User's Manual

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TrimTrac 1.5 New Features and Capabilities
The TrimTrac 1.5 locator is a small, lightweight asset-monitoring device that
requires little, if any, installation when used in its battery-powered configuration.
Different hardware and setting options allow the device to be configured to meet a
variety of demanding installation and operational requirements. Motion-based
reporting continues to be an important tool in minimizing power consumption and
recurring communication costs.
Key Features:
 Portable, AA Battery-Powered
 No External Wires or Antennas Needed
 Low or No Installation Costs
 No Custom Programming Required
 Ready-to-Use Water-Resistant Housing
 Quad-band GSM/SMS/GPRS
 Enhanced GPS
Ready-to-Use, No Custom Programming Required
Simply insert an activated SIM card and batteries and tell the device where to
send the position data and the TrimTrac 1.5 is ready to start reporting. In its
default configuration, reports are sent nominally at 15-minute intervals whenever
there is motion; status messages are sent once every 12 hours when the device is
at rest. Upon powering up, the device will self-initialize anywhere in the world
and start transmitting if an authorized GSM network is available.
Alternately, the unit can be easily re-configured to address any number of more
sophisticated applications or, when used with an optional plug-in module, be
connected to external power, monitor multiple inputs and control other systems or
devices, such as door locks, immobilizers and remote start systems.
While a basic understanding of the different TrimTrac 1.5 operational states is
helpful, configuring the TrimTrac 1.5 does not require a highly skilled software
programmer or technician.