Status Bar Symbols - ACR Electronics SARLink SOS-300 User Manual

Status Bar Symbols

Symbol Symbol Meaning
Denotes the Iridium transceiver is off. To preserve battery life the Iridium transceiver will only turn
on when transmitting a message or report.
Denotes: (1) the Iridium transceiver is on with real-time signal strength represented by the number
of vertical bars and (2) message transmission is in progress. The signal strength can range from the
lowest of zero to the highest of five bars. During transmission, the antenna must have a clear view
of the sky. The SARLink SOS-300 cannot send messages or reports from inside a building.
Denotes the GPS receiver is off. The GPS receiver is always kept off to preserve battery life until
time, date or position information is needed.
Denotes the GPS receiver is on with real-time satellite acquisition status represented by the number
of vertical bars. One bar represents valid time and date fix, two bars represent dead reckoning,
three bars represent 2-D fix, and four bars represent 3-D fix. Although the SARLink SOS-300 GPS
receiver can often obtain a location fix when the antenna is partially blocked (near buildings, in a
room next to a window, etc.), it is recommended that the antenna should have a clear view of the
sky to minimize acquisition time and gain improved position accuracy.
Denotes tracking mode is on when the tracking symbol is bright white. Next to the tracking symbol
is the countdown timer to the next report.
Denotes tracking mode is off when the tracking symbol is dimmed gray.
Denotes all audio alerts are off.
Denotes audio alert is on.
Denotes unread message(s) is in the Inbox.
Denotes message(s) is in the Outbox ready to be sent or message(s) in queue failed to send.
Battery indicator.
Denotes the battery is being charged by an external power source.
**Symbols above relate to only the Iridium functions of the unit and have no effect
on the 406 MHz distress function.
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