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internal G.P.S., allow the unit to run for up to 15 minutes on the initial startup to
allow the internal G.P.S. to acquire almanac data. Allow one minute for the system
to register on the iridium network.
Within this registration time, Tracker will generate a start up message which will be
sent via the Iridium network to our switching network, and then to the mapping
system. At this time, (approximately 24 seconds after the message was generated) a
data block will be available to your Tracking Provider. With some software systems
there may be a delay up to 1 ½ minutes before the aircraft is seen on your GIS.
Giving the G.P.S. a destination waypoint, and if possible some speed, will send
additional parameters to the mapping system for display, including Destination,
Speed, Altitude, Flight Plan, etc.
IMPORTANT - Using the TRACKER SETUP program, you can test
most of the features of the installation with the exception of the
full network test. Any contact closures that were installed for use
with Tracker can be tested at this time as well. No messages will
be sent while the Tracker Setup program is connected and
running. Messages will resume, roughly one minute after the
Tracker Setup program is terminated.
From the main page, you can verify the G.P.S. position, speed, and altitude. The units
IMEI # and G.P.S. input type are displayed when known. The Iridium Signal strength
(0-5) and Modem status are displayed and updated in real time.
From the Switch configuration page you can select the type and rate of each switch
input, but you can also test to verify the input. The Setup program samples the
incoming switches every ten seconds to see if they are active. The switch status will
display as on if a ground is applied to the corresponding pin, and off if the line is
floating.
Each closure will also generate a specific event at the PC running the mapping
system software. The program must have an "assignment" for the event triggers to
accomplish their task. The assignment for contact closure #2, for example, can be
assigned on the mapping system PC terminal to annunciate "Mission Aborted." The
important element here is that the contact closure number is accurate to the specific
switch being tested. Purposes for these switches are defined by the end user. For
more clarity on this programming, refer to the mapping system operation manual.
Should you desire to use our Tech Support for these tests, you will need to have
available the Transceiver Serial Number, IMEI#, aircraft flight ID, and installed
options/configuration. With power applied, Tracker will continue to generate
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