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BIVY STICK MESH
USER GUIDE
BIVY STICK MESH QUICK START GUIDE ....................................................3
MESH FEATURES WALKTHROUGH ..............................................................11
BEST PRACTICES FOR MESH COMMUNICATION ........................11
MESH RANGE GUIDELINES ........................................................................12
INTELLIGENT MESSAGE RELAYING ......................................................12
GETTING STARTED WITH MESH..............................................................13
MESH SETTINGS CONFIGURATION ......................................................13
MAP VIEW WITH MESH ............................................................................... 14
MESH MESSAGING TYPES .......................................................................... 14
1. SHOUT ..................................................................................................14
2. DIRECT MESSAGE ......................................................................... 15
3. GROUPTRACK™ MESSAGE ..................................................... 15
GETTING STARTED WITH THE APP .............................................................17
USING THE APP ........................................................................................................ 18
MESSAGING ................................................................................................................. 18
WEATHER .................................................................................................................... 20
TRACKING/SHARING LOCATION ................................................................. 20
SOS ......................................................................................................................................21
HOW TO USE GROUPTRACK™ .....................................................................22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
BIVY STICK MESH USER GUIDE CONTENTS BIVY STICK MESH QUICK START GUIDE ............3 MESH FEATURES WALKTHROUGH ..............11 BEST PRACTICES FOR MESH COMMUNICATION ......11 UNDERSTANDING MESH NETWORK COMMUNICATION ..12 MESH RANGE GUIDELINES ................12 INTELLIGENT MESSAGE RELAYING ............12 GETTING STARTED WITH MESH..............13 MESH SETTINGS CONFIGURATION ............13... - Page 2 USING YOUR BIVY STICK WITHOUT YOUR PHONE ...... 24 CHECK-IN MESSAGE ..................24 SOS ..........................24 TRACKING ......................25 HOW TO DOWNLOAD MAPS TO USE OFFLINE........25 CREATING A WAYPOINT ..................26 BIVY STICK MOUNTING SYSTEM ..............26 UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS ON THE BIVY STICK ....28 SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION USAGE REQUIREMENTS ......................29 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...............31...
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Page 3: Bivy Stick Mesh Quick Start Guide
BIVY STICK MESH QUICK START GUIDE Signal Antenna Status 1/4"–20 Mounting Hole Check-In & Tracking Power Charging Port Visit support.bivy.com for a detailed user guide on both the Bivy Stick MESH and the Bivy App Back to Contents ... -
Page 4: Charge Your Device
1. Charge your device Use the supplied USB-C cable WARNING Applying a voltage higher than 5V may damage the device. USB-C Power & Charging Indicator Light Flashing: Device is charging Solid: Device is powered on Yellow Green Solid Green (0 – 20%) (20 –... -
Page 5: Connect To Bluetooth
3. Connect to Bluetooth Power on the device On/Off: Press & Hold Power Button 2-Seconds Bluetooth Pairing Mode: Single press to wake device and activate Bluetooth pairing mode for 3 minutes. In the Bivy App, navigate to the STICK tab and connect Not Connected Connect... - Page 6 5. Activate Your Bivy Stick MESH Press Activate Choose a plan and follow the instructions Account Inactive Activate In case of emergency you can activate an SOS using the Bivy app or with the SOS button on the device. It is recommended to use the app to establish 2-Way com- munication with the Rescue Center.
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Page 7: Signal Lights
Signal Lights WAKE MODE SLEEP MODE SIGNAL LIGHT ON SIGNAL LIGHT OFF Green: Strong Satellite Single press power button to wake device Yellow: Medium Satellite for 3-minutes Red: Weak to no satellite Off: Sleep mode Note: The Stick listens for incoming messages for 15 minutes after sending one. - Page 8 Check-In & Tracking Button Checking in. All good. Sending Check-In Messages [37.733952, -119.637756] The Bivy Stick transmits your preset www.bivygate.com/353NJ message, current GPS location, and a map link to your selected contacts. 1. To send a Check-In message, press the Check-In button once. Note: To personalize this message, use the Bivy app.
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Page 9: Mounting System
Mounting System The Bivy Stick comes ready to adapt to any GoPro® mounting system. This is done by using the provided ¼" – 20, 2-prong GoPro® mount adapter. Thread the adapter into the back of the Bivy Stick, then attach to the GoPro® mounting system of your choice. -
Page 10: Technical Specs
Technical Specs Dimensions: 11.4 cm x 4.8 cm x Battery Life: Up to 145 hrs 2.1 cm (4.49” x 1.89” x 0.83”) standard operation at default Weight: 3.95 oz / 112 g setting Ingress Protection Rating: IP67 (Satellite Only) Optimal Operating Battery Type: Lithium Ion Polymer Temperature: –20°C to 40°C... -
Page 11: Mesh Features Walkthrough
MESH FEATURES WALKTHROUGH The Bivy Stick MESH provides redundant and rapid LoRa® radio communication to supplement its satellite communication capabilities. When satellites are not directly accessible, it will automatically relay messages to other devices in the Mesh network for satellite or cellular communication. -
Page 12: Understanding Mesh Network Communication
Clear line of sight: 10+ miles • INTELLIGENT MESSAGE RELAYING The Bivy Stick MESH features automatic intelligent relay- ing when satellite or cellular transmission is unavailable: Devices track location, satellite signal strength, and • cellular signal strength of all network members Messages automatically route through devices with •... -
Page 13: Getting Started With Mesh
1. Download and set up the Bivy app if you haven't already 2. Power on your Bivy Stick MESH device 3. Connect to the device via Bluetooth within the app 4. Note: When first powered on after being off, allow up to 20 seconds for the super capacitors to charge. -
Page 14: Map View With Mesh
Updates occur rapidly through radio communication • Location updates cease when devices move out of • range MESH MESSAGING TYPES The Bivy Stick MESH supports three messaging modes: 1. SHOUT Broadcasts to all nearby MESH devices without • guaranteed delivery Similar to VHF radio communication •... -
Page 15: Direct Message
To send a Shout message: 1. Open the Messages tab 2. Select the Mesh Shout conversation 3. Type and send your message 4. Message status shows "Sending..." until receipt confirmation 5. Status updates to "Sent(Abc)" where Abc represents the first three letters of receiving usernames 2. - Page 16 MESH devices provide faster location updates than • satellite-only devices Create groups and message as normal through the Groups tab. The system automatically utilizes MESH communication when available. Back to Contents ...
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Page 17: Getting Started With The App
GETTING STARTED WITH THE APP Download the Bivy app for iOS from the App Store or for Android from the Play Store. Create a Bivy account. While in phone service or WiFi, turn on your Bivy Stick by pressing the power button for 2 seconds. The power indicator light will illuminate. -
Page 18: Using The App
Once your Bivy Stick is activated, you will be assigned your own dedicated phone number which will stay the same until you deactivate service. You can find this phone number on the STICK screen in the app when the Stick is connected. USING THE APP You can see the status of your Bivy Stick and account at any time by using the app. - Page 19 Use the New Message button to start a new text chain. Type in the name, number or email address of the person you want to message. You can send one message to multiple people, but each message will go to the recipient individually, and replies will come in their own thread.
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Page 20: Weather
the Stick is listening for messages. When the Signal light is off, it's sleeping to preserve battery life. You can manually wake up the Stick to listen for messages for 3 minutes with a very short press of the Power button. WEATHER Navigate to the Weather screen from the STICK screen. -
Page 21: Sos
On the MAP screen, push the large “TRACK” button on the bottom center. Choose your activity type. It will ask you if you want to track through Bivy Stick. Select "Enable Bivy Stick Tracking." To stop tracking, push the “PAUSE” button and then the Check button. -
Page 22: How To Use Grouptrack
the cancel SOS button on the app. This will send a message to Global Rescue and they will confirm it has been received and canceled. NOTE: Please be sure to treat the SOS service with complete seriousness. Only use in the case of a real emergency. Depending on your location and needs, you may be responsible for any cost associated with a rescue operation. - Page 23 enter the 4 digit code for the group you want to join, then tap the large Join button. The code is found on the top right corner of the Current Group screen of any member. You'll see a Group Joined screen. If joining a group over Bivy Stick, this may take several minutes.
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Page 24: Using Your Bivy Stick Without Your Phone
by invitation or code. It also removes the group message conversation from your phone. The group message thread will still be viewable on other members' phones, but they will no longer be able to send messages to the group. If you are a MEMBER of a group and tap on the Delete Group button on the bottom left of the Group screen or the (X) in the top right corner of the group in the groups list, it removes you from the group. -
Page 25: Tracking
emergency message will be sent to Global Rescue, along with your location, at regular intervals. It will also flash yellow initially letting you know that a message is queued up to be sent. When possible, it's better to activate an SOS through the Bivy app (see page 5) so you can communicate directly with Global Rescue about the nature of your emergency. -
Page 26: Creating A Waypoint
**There is a limit on size so zoom in and get a specific area rather than choosing a large area** Custom maps and downloaded Adventure maps will display in the My Maps list, but downloaded areas can be accessed directly from the Map screen of the app. - Page 27 the Bivy Stick, then attach to the GoPro® mounting system of your choice. GoPro® is a registered trademark of GoPro, Inc. of Delaware, which is not affiliated with the maker of this product and does not endorse this product. NOTE: If attaching to the outside of a vehicle or location that may see high wind speeds, vibrations or force, you should use a secondary tether to ensure you do not lose or damage your Bivy Stick.
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Page 28: Understanding The Lights On The Bivy Stick
UNDERSTANDING THE LIGHTS ON THE BIVY STICK 1. Power indicator light: The light next to the power button will show the device is on. It will normally be dim to preserve battery life. Pressing the power button quickly will brighten the light for better visibility. -
Page 29: Safety And Product Information Usage Requirements
SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION USAGE REQUIREMENTS • Messaging, tracking, SOS, weather and all Bivy Stick features require an active Bivy Stick base data plan. You will need to pay for a base plan of service in order for your Bivy Stick to communicate with the satellite network. - Page 30 not responsible for the accuracy of the map. Some data may be inaccurate and incomplete. • Always use your best judgment when navigating off road or participating in outdoor activities. • Bivy Stick and Bivy app is a resource for suggested routes. It should not take the place of research, preparation and experience in the backcountry.
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Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, ACR Bivy declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.acrartex.com UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, ACR Bivy declares that this product is in compliance with the relevant statutory requirements. - Page 32 You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service. ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, Back to Contents ...
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Page 33: Warranty
FL 33312, USA. +1.954.981.3333 WARRANTY THIS SAFETY AND WARRANTY SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BIVY STICK. HOWEVER, THE TERMS UNDER WHICH YOU USE THE BIVY STICK ARE LISTED AT https://www.bivy.com/terms. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THOSE TERMS WHEN YOU ACTIVATE THE BIVY STICK. - Page 34 device resulting from its use in proximity to any handset or other device that utilizes a terrestrial broadband network operating on frequencies that are close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may impair reception of GNSS signals.
- Page 35 access and review the online help resources available on www.bivy.com. If your device is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources, contact Bivy at support@bivy.com to obtain warranty service. If you are in the United States, you can also call 1-385-955-0998. Warranty service is only available inside the United States.
- Page 36 FCC ID: B66-ACRBV3 IC: 1322A-ACRBV3 MADE IN USA www.bivy.com Back to Contents ...
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