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SleuthGear iTrail GPS Logger Quick Start Manual

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iTrail GPS Logger
Getting Started with iTrail GPS Logger
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GPS Logger LED Indicators
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Important Information
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Essentials for Beginners
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GPS Education
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iTrail PC Software
iTrail Actiatioin
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Download Data
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Current Configuration
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Report
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Setup
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Vehicle Info
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Map Options
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Contact and Support
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Summary of Contents for SleuthGear iTrail GPS Logger

  • Page 1 GPS Logger Getting Started with iTrail GPS Logger • GPS Logger LED Indicators • Important Information • Essentials for Beginners − GPS Education − iTrail PC Software iTrail Actiatioin • Download Data • Current Configuration • Report • Setup •...
  • Page 2 GPS Logger Package Contents & Specifications The iTrail GPS Logger package includes one iTrail PC CD-ROM, one GPS data logger, one iTrail GPS Logger / USB Cable, and one jelly case. SleuthGear iTRAIL GPS LOGGER Dimension 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.5"...
  • Page 3 Step 2 - iTrail PC Software Installation: Double click on iTrailInstaller.exe setup, and follow the on-screen instruction. Step 3 - iTrail GPS Logger Driver Installation: Double click on iTrailDriver.exe setup, and follow the on-screen instruction. 2. Charge iTrail GPS Logger...
  • Page 4 GPS Logger to PC and have it fully charged. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge your iTrail GPS Logger for the first time. After it's initial 4 hours charge, the unit will only need approximately 2 hours to fully charge.
  • Page 5 1. Find the LED indicator demos in iTrail GPS Logger LED indicators. 2. For more detailed information on the GPS fix, correct wear and use of your iTrail GPS Logger, please refer to Essentials for Beginners. iTrail GPS Logger LED Indicators...

  • Page 6: Essentials For Beginners

    GPS Logger Wear & Attachment When taking iTrail GPS Logger from indoors to outdoors, it usually takes longer to get a GPS fix. Please place your iTrail GPS Logger face-up toward the sky and press the button to acquire a GPS fix.
  • Page 7 GPS Education What is GPS: Global Position System (GPS) is developed and operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) of the United States, on which the accuracy and maintenance of this system fully depends. Any change made by the authorities might influence the accuracy and performance of the GPS equipments.
  • Page 8 iTrail Activation On first use, the user must activate the application. To activate, click 'Help' on menu bar and select 'Activate iTrail'. The user is asked to enter details for Software Key and Activation Key (this info is available on the box). Once entered, iTrail is activated and ready for use.

  • Page 9: Download Data

    Download Data • Connect GPS Logger to PC. • You will get following popup window: • Click on 'Yes' button • iTrail software will start downloading data from iTrail unit. • If device is empty or data has already downloaded, the application displays 'No new Report Available' message.
  • Page 10 • After successfully reading data from the logger, iTrail opens Memory Info window, following which the report will be generated. After report generation, it opens Trip Info window to specify trip name, vehicle info and driver info. • After submitting Current Configuration, it opens Map in right hand side.
  • Page 11 You can rename the default logger name by right click on logger entry.
  • Page 12 • iTrail creates entry of downloaded trip in bottom left hand side table.
  • Page 13 Memory Info • It shows available memory of the GPS logger in Kilobytes(KBs) or Megabytes(MBs) (depending on the data available in logger) • There is a ‘Clear Device’ button to remove the logger data.
  • Page 14 Trip Info • This pop-up window asks user to enter following data - Trip Name: It is used to enter the name for the trip. Trip name will be used to view report further. Vehicle Info: It is used to select the Vehicle information. Vehicle info will be displayed in various reports. If you haven’t added any vehicles, you can use ‘Add Vehicle’...

  • Page 15: Current Configuration

    Current Configuration • The 'Current Configuration' is a confirmation screen to verify the current configuration. iTrail opens this window whenever you open downloaded trip, export reports or open Google earth.
  • Page 16 • This window is in two sections: In Vehicle Info the user can confirm and save following data: Vehicle : It is used to select the Vehicle information. Vehicle info will be displayed in various reports. If you haven’t added any vehicles, you can use ‘Add Vehicle’ button to add new vehicle. Newly added vehicle can be used for further downloaded data.
  • Page 17 Report • Filter Trip to filter out from multiple trips by the date on which the data was downloaded by user; from-date to– date. You can access Filter Trip from main menu also.
  • Page 18 • Import to import files. Import is available in main menu.
  • Page 19 • Export Report : iTrail provides following report format to export: - (PDF reader) The PDF report shows details of Date, Departed from, Arrived at, Total driving time, Total distance, Maximum speed, and Above speed limit Above time duration. Trip details are for Departure Time, Trip Duration Time, Arrival Time, Location Arrived, Distance Covered and Stop Time.
  • Page 20 You can access the Export options from main menu also. • Speed Analysis is used to view a graph of the fuel efficient speed range.
  • Page 21 to go back to previous screen. • Google Earth is used to show the trip in Google Earth. You can access the Speed Analysis and Google Earth options from main menu also.
  • Page 22 Setup • Setup Device If logger is already connected, Device Setup shows green indication otherwise it shows red indication. Connect logger if is not connected, please wait a while until Device Setup does not show green indication.
  • Page 23 Following facilities are available here:- Interval in second: Pulse rate for logging location data. Enable Button: Enable button control or not. If selected, button control is enabled. Enter the pulse rate (second) in Interval field and click on Save Setup button. Reset Device Reset is used to reset the device configuration.
  • Page 24 To select the display unit, click on one of the option and click on ‘Submit’ button. • Activity Report / Stop Duration It is used to set the following information:- Stop Duration to filter out halts less than value entered. Speed Upper Limit to indicate in the report, what duration of the trip was above speed value entered.
  • Page 25 Default Server Geoname (for USA only) • Application Configuration Go to Setup -> Application Configuration to open Application Configuration window. Following configuration facilities are available:...
  • Page 26 Export Menu to enable / disable report export formats Dashboard to enable / disable Clock, Distance, Speedometer & / or Compass. Other to enable / disable the following:-  Speed Analysis.  Google Earth.  View Route in Map.  View Stay in Map.
  • Page 27 Please note that if Logger auto detect is enable above two options will be disabled. • Theme Go to Setup ->Theme to open Theme selection window.
  • Page 28 Current iTrail theme is shown with green border Select particular theme by double-click. Note: You can also access most of the Setup options from main menu.

  • Page 29: Vehicle Info

    Vehicle Info • It provides the facility to add Vehicle and Driver in advance. Added Vehicle and Driver can be used to configure further downloaded trip. • You can access it by main menu option ‘Vehicle Info’.
  • Page 30 Vehicle Info has following features: Add New Vehicle Add New Driver...

  • Page 31: Map Options

    Map Options • View Stay to display all halts exceeding the value set in stop duration. Select particular stay by single-click, it will be indicated on the map with info window • View Route to display route in sections made by stops, with start and end points.
  • Page 32 Select particular route by single-click, it will be indicated on the map with respect to start and end point, and the route with details as balloon. • Play Single click to play the full trip on the map. During play, we can use following buttons Pause to pause the play.
  • Page 33 The data displayed is for Time (real-time during the journey), Distance (distance covered from starting point), Speedometer and Compass. Left Pane Options • Left Hand Side Top Logger Panel Left click to select particular logger, the trips will be displayed in the bottom pane. Right click on selected Logger to rename it.
  • Page 34 • Left Hand Side Bottom Trip Panel Left click to select particular trip Double click it to view in map. Right click to get the following options: Rename, Delete, Export, Speed Graph, Google Earth or View in Map.

  • Page 36: Contact And Support

    Contact and Support Use Contact Customer Support to submit your query to iTrail customer support. Go to Help -> Contact Support to open Contact Customer Support screen. Enter your name, email address, subject and your query. iTrail support team will respond to your email address. For more details, visit www.myitrail.com...