Summary of Contents for HSTC PLD
- Page 1 30 Leek Crescent, Suite 103 Richmond Hill, ON CANADA, L4B 4N4 Phone: 905.764.3701 Fax: 905.764.3680 www.hstcglobal.com UIDE Document Release 1.5 Date: 07 March 2005...
- Page 2 Client that the Products shall substantially conform to HSTC's specification for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase by the end user (the "Warranty Period"). As HSTC's sole obligation and Client's exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty, HSTC agrees, at its sole option, to (i) use reasonable efforts to repair the Product with new or refurbished replacement parts: (ii) replace the Product with a new or refurbished unit;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PLD User Guide Contents Introduction ......................5 Installing the SIM Card .................... 6 Turning the PLD and LEDs ON/OFF (Slider Switch) ..........8 LED Indicators......................9 Troubleshooting and Configuration Using the Serial Port ........10 Making Voice Calls....................12 Sending a Panic Alert.................... 13 Recharging the Unit .................... - Page 4 Revisions to changing battery and SIM card. 25 Feb 05 Revised technical support telephone numbers. 04 Mar 05 Included Appendix A (FCC information to PLD users) 07 Mar 05 Changed the word “mobile” to the word “portable” on page 5...
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Page 5: Introduction
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card has been installed in the unit. The SIM card identifies the PLD unit to the wireless service provider so that the PLD can use the provider’s communication network to speak with the Command and Control system. -
Page 6: Installing The Sim Card
PLD User Guide Installing the SIM Card A SIM card must be installed in the PLD to enable it to use the wireless service provider’s network so that communication with the Command and Control system can be established. To install a SIM card, do the following: Be sure to ground yourself to discharge your body’s static electricity. - Page 7 Replace the three push buttons and fit the front of the PLD case onto the back cover, guiding the bottom tab on the back cover into the slot.
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Page 8: Turning The Pld And Leds On/Off (Slider Switch)
Turning the PLD and LEDs ON/OFF (Slider Switch) The slider switch is located on the bottom side of the unit. You can slide the switch to one of three positions to turn the PLD and LEDs ON/OFF. The following diagram shows the function of each position. -
Page 9: Led Indicators
PLD User Guide LED Indicators The PLD unit has four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). They are: 1. Panic LED (L1) 2. Cellular LED (L2) 3. GPS LED (L3) 4. Power LED (L4) GPS Antenna L1 L2 L3 L4 Figure 7. Top view showing LEDs and GPS antenna Panic LED (L1) states •... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting And Configuration Using The Serial Port
Plug the PC end of the serial cable into a COM port on your PC. Plug the PLD end of the cable into the PLD serial port. Note that the cable is keyed so that it fits into the port in one orientation only. Do NOT force the cable into the socket. - Page 11 Allows you to set the IP port for the secondary MX Dispatcher (GPS_SW) – Get Gps SW version Displays the version of GPS software in use on the PLD, which could be used for diagnostic purposes (PNR) – Print Phone Numbers Displays complete list of stored phone numbers to be used for voice calls, as described in Section 6 “Making Voice Calls”...
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Page 12: Making Voice Calls
PLD User Guide Making Voice Calls The PLD can automatically dial one of 10 pre-stored telephone numbers that lets you engage in a voice conversation with someone. You need to plug a standard cellphone headset into the PLD and depress certain buttons. -
Page 13: Sending A Panic Alert
PLD User Guide Sending a Panic Alert You can request help by pressing certain buttons on the PLD. The PLD then issues a Panic Alert signal, which is detected by the Command and Control system. The Panic Alert function uses the PLD’s GPS antenna. Therefore, the PLD unit needs a clear view of the sky when a Panic Alert message is sent. -
Page 14: Recharging The Unit
PLD User Guide Recharging the Unit The PLD unit comes equipped with a rechargeable battery. Under typical use, the battery charge will last for 11 to 12 hours. When the battery charge is low, recharge the battery using the cable and power adapter provided. A full recharge typically takes between 3 and 4 hours. -
Page 15: Replacing The Battery
To replace the PLD battery, do the following: Be sure to ground yourself to discharge your body’s static electricity. Unscrew the holding screw on the back of the PLD with a Phillips No. 1 screwdriver. Holding Screw Figure 13. - Page 16 Replace the three push buttons and fit the front of the PLD case onto the back cover, guiding the bottom tab on the back cover into the slot.
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Page 17: Getting Help
PLD User Guide Getting Help For technical support for your PLD, contact HSTC technical support at: Telephone: 1-866-798-0905 (toll free) or 905-764-3701 email: mailto:support@hstcglobal.com... -
Page 18: Appendix - Fcc Information To Pld Users
PLD User Guide Appendix - FCC Information to PLD Users For Class A Unintentional Radiators: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 19 PLD User Guide...
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