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Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS
Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide
INTRODUCTION
The Oyster2 is a compact, rugged GPS tracking device that has been designed for tracking containers,
trailers, skip bins, and many other assets where super-long battery life is required without sacrificing the
frequency of updates and performance. It's a great choice where access to external power sources does
not exist or is difficult to access, and the Oyster is very portable so it can be moved from asset to asset
as required. This getting started guide is only for the Oyster 2 cellular version which comes in 2G or 4G
Cat-M1/NB-IoT.
See the product page
https://westcoastgps.com/Oyster-Cellular-Datasheet-WCGPS.pdf
for more
specifications.
You will receive a compact box containing the Oyster2, 6 housing screws (in a small plastic bag inside the
housing), and typically the SIM card will already be installed.
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- Page 1 Oyster is very portable so it can be moved from asset to asset as required. This getting started guide is only for the Oyster 2 cellular version which comes in 2G or 4G Cat-M1/NB-IoT.
- Page 2 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS SIM CARD Typically you will receive your Oyster with the SIM card already installed. The information below is supplied in case you have to install the SIM card yourself or the SIM card has to be replaced.
- Page 3 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS LTC batteries should be used when the Oyster2 is exposed to extreme temperatures either below 0 Celsius or above +60 Celsius for extended periods of time. Do not use rechargeable batteries and if you use Alkaline AA batteries they will only operate for about 50% of their useful life.
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Page 4: Getting Online
Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS GETTING ONLINE Once the batteries are inserted the internal LED will begin to flash. The Oyster will do the following: ▪ Connect to the server: if the SIM card works the Oyster will connect and attempt to download any firmware and parameter updates then fetch fresh GPS aiding data. -
Page 5: Default Settings
Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS DEFAULT SETTINGS By default the Oyster2 is setup for Trip Based tracking. The following default settings apply: ▪ Out of trip wake up and upload every 12 hours – a heartbeat ▪... - Page 6 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS TRACKING YOUR ASSET There are two methods for tracking your assets, using the Telematics Guru app on your Android or Apple devices and/or by logging into the westcoastgps.com website with the credentials provided to you by WestcoastGPS.
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Page 7: Recovery Mode
Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS The Tracking Platform is intuitive and easy to use. Navigate using the tabs across the top or by clicking on the balloons. If you need to return to this page simply click on the WestcoastGPS logo on the top left. - Page 8 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS The pop up below will appear. Choose the expiration time and click on “Send Message” By default Recovery Mode is set to expire after 6 hours but you can choose between 30 minutes and 24 Hours as per the image above.
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Page 9: Address Book
Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS ADDRESS BOOK Alerts are an important component of managing your assets and to take advantage of Alerts you first have to do a few things, the most important being to set up your address book. Click on the “Address Button”... - Page 10 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS GEOFENCES Setting up a Geo-fence is easy. From the main menu (which you can reach by clicking the WestCoastGPS logo on the top left corner) select Geo-fences as shown below: Begin typing an address and matching options will appear.
- Page 11 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS Once you have clicked on your starting point the geo-fence shape will appear and you can adjust the shape by dragging any of the nodes shown by arrows below: Remember that at least three points must be defined to create an area. Be sure to click the starting point to close the shape.
- Page 12 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS ALERTS Setting up an Alert is easy. From the main menu (which you can reach by clicking the WestCoastGPS logo on the top left corner) select Alerts as shown below: Click on “New Alert Wizard”...
- Page 13 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS Follow the prompts to set up which asset (device) you want to use for the Alert – in this case the Oyster and the email address or addresses you want the Alert to be sent to.
- Page 14 Oyster 2 – Getting Started Guide October 26, 2019: WestcoastGPS If you choose to enter a photograph under the “Photo” tab please ensure it does not exceed 2MB in size. This guide introduces many of the Oyster and Tracking Platform features. If you have unique tracking...
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