Summary of Contents for Blue Sky Network HawkEye 6300 Mk1
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HawkEye 6300 Mk1 Manual Manual for HawkEye 6300 Mk1 Devices Firmware Versions 1.1.0 and above Last update: 24th November 2014...
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Device Manual Using the Device, the Basics! Orientation, Set-up and Key Features! User Interface! Orientation! Powering the Unit! Features and Facilities! Operating Modes! Tracking Options! Alert Options! Settings / General Options! Advanced Options! Device Maintenance! Replacing the Battery! Cleaning! Fault Finding and Support! Troubleshooting! Helpdesk and Support Details! Battery Life Expectations!
Device Manual Using the Device, the Basics This section outlines your device’s capabilities and describes how to utilise them when in the field. Orientation, Set-up and Key Features User Interface The HawkEye 6300 has no user interface as such. The device is designed to be used in conjunction with the app (available from the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store) and either the YBlog system (for individual/consumer use) or the more comprehensive ‘Core’...
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Device Manual Once switched ON, your device will try to obtain a GPS signal. The time taken to obtain a signal will vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been used for a while to few seconds when the device is regularly used.
Device Manual Features and Facilities Operating Modes Shipping Mode When the device is in shipping mode, all radios are turned off, including Bluetooth. In this mode, the Device will not transmit or receive any position reports or messages. This is the equivalent of ‘Flight Mode’...
Device Manual To set burst mode, in the Report Frequency you need to choose Burst. Then, in the Burst Settings menu you can choose how often you wish to take a fix (Burst fix) and how often you wish to transmit (Burst transmit).
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Device Manual device. There is a ‘threshold’ and a ‘duration’ setting. The threshold sets how many G-forces will set off the alert, and the duration sets how long that force needs to be constantly applied for, before the alert is set. At its lowest settings, the alert will detect a simple ‘tap’...
Device Manual Advanced Options The advanced options contain a number of features, dependent on your device model. These features are for advanced use only, and should only be adjusted under instruction from a member of support staff or following specific instructions. We will not be held responsible for any additional charges incurred or problems caused if you adjust these settings without advisement.
If neither of the above work, then please get in touch with the helpdesk, using the details below. Helpdesk and Support Details For assistance, please contact the Blue Sky Network support team by emailing For assistance, please contact the Rock Seven support team by emailing support@rock7.com - it support@blueskynetwork.com.
Device Manual Battery Life Expectations Battery Life Expectations Your device is designed to be run on mains power most of the time. However, it has an internal backup battery which will be used in the absence of external power. These battery life predictions assume the following: •...
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