Activating the Home Unit ........... 8 Transmitter Activation & Installation Instructions..11 Activating the Transmitter ..........11 Attaching the Transmitter ..........12 STaR Unit Activation & Operational Instructions... 15 Parts of the STaR Unit ............15 Display Panel ..............16 Activating the STaR Unit ...........16 Navigating the Display Panel ..........17...
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STaR Unit & Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide General Rules for the Offender ........19 Acknowledging a Command Message ........20 Charging the STaR Unit ............ 21 Defining STaR Unit Operational Settings ......22 Maintaining & Packing the Monitoring Equipment ..25 Cleaning the STaR Unit or Home Unit........
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Home Unit..............7 Figure 2 Locating the Home Unit ..........8 Figure 3 STaR Unit Parts............15 Figure 4 Display Panel ..............16...
When leaving the curfew location, the monitored individual must carry the STaR Unit on his or her person. An alert is activated if the Transmitter and the STaR Unit are separated. Once on the move, the STaR Unit automatically acquires a GPS position fix and activates continuous location data collection.
The STaR Unit and Transmitter Installation and Operational Guide has been created for the installation expert and is meant as a guide through the STaR Unit & Transmitter installation and operational procedures. This manual assumes that you have at least some experience with electronic monitoring systems.
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Maintaining the Monitoring Equipment – Describes the maintenance, replacement and packing procedures regarding the monitoring equipment. All STaR related hardware and software must be installed and repaired by a qualified Elmo-Tech customer service representative or an experienced system administrator. Elmo-Tech Ltd is committed to innovation and continued improvement.
Requirements Pre-Installation Procedures While still at the monitor center or probation agency: 1. Enter the Offender’s personal information and the STaR Unit configuration parameters into the Electronic Monitoring System software application. You can perform this well in advance, even before the actual monitoring equipment is allocated and installed.
STaR Unit & Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide Equipment Requirements Before leaving the monitor center or probation agency check that you have: STaR Unit, carrying pouch and power adapter Transmitter (Tx) with Strap holder Home Unit and power adapter Electronic key...
STaR Unit & Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide Locating the Home Unit Place the Home Unit as close to the center of the curfew location as possible, 3 ft (1 m) off the ground and at least 1 foot (30 cm) away from the wall.
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4 Home Unit Installation & Activation Instructions The Charge and Power LED’s light up only after the backup battery is fully charged. The Home Unit is now in monitoring mode. To deactivate the Home Unit: 1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew and remove the Unit holding screw located on the underside of the mounting bracket.
Transmitter Activation & Installation Instructions Activating the Transmitter To activate the Transmitter: 1. Hold the Transmitter in the palm of your hand with the metal pins, along the strap, pointing towards you. You will need to support the underside of the strap with your finger. 2.
STaR Unit & Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide To deactivate the Transmitter: Follow the instruction, as described in the steps on the previous page and instead of pressing the MRD On button to activate the Transmitter, press the Off button.
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5 Transmitter Activation & Installation Instructions 4. Position the long strap over the female clip, ensuring that all the pins on the short strap protrude through the long strap. 5. Slide the strap holder over the end of the long strap in order to hold it in place.
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STaR Unit & Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide To remove the Transmitter from the monitored individual’s wrist or ankle: Place the sharp end of a flat head screwdriver into the open groove on the side of the locking clip and applying a little pressure, break the locking clips apart.
STaR Unit. 2. Once activated the STaR Unit makes an audible beeping sound, the system logo, version number and current date and time are briefly displayed in the Display panel. The ‘Waiting for Download’...
Performing an End of Service to the Unit Once the monitored individual’s monitoring program has been completed and before you deactivate the STaR Unit, the end of service procedure should be performed. The end of service procedure erases the STaR Unit’s memory.
Continue until the correct password is displayed. 4. Press the Up and Down buttons on the STaR Unit simultaneously until the Shutdown option is displayed. 5. Select Shutdown. The Shutdown options are displayed.
Never attempt to open the STaR Unit Never move out of the designated curfew area during an in- house curfew time frame Never move away from the STaR Unit when away from the curfew location Never attempt to open the Transmitter strap clip...
Complete the requested command and then press the Up button to acknowledge. Charging the STaR Unit In order to keep the STaR Unit fully charged and operational, the monitored individual should connect the Unit to the supplied charging adapter whenever the Unit is not in immediate use.
To define STaR Unit operational settings: 1. With the ‘Waiting for Download’ message displayed in the Display panel, press the Up button on the STaR Unit. A ‘Test GPS?’ message is displayed. 2. Move, with the STaR Unit to a place just outside the monitored individual’s accommodation in order to receive a...
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Remember: For more information about installing and activating the Home Unit, refer to the section about, Installing the Home Unit. 14. Place the STaR Unit into the cradle next to the Home Unit. 15. Move, with the Transmitter in your hand, to the following curfew places: Places most distant from the Home Unit.
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17. Select Stop to stop the Home Unit range setting test. 18. Select Next. A ‘Test finished’ message is displayed. 19. Select Exit to exit the STaR Unit settings, or select Retest to restart and redefine the STaR Unit settings. The STaR Unit...
Cleaning the STaR Unit or Home Unit To clean the STaR Unit or Home Unit: 1. Remove the Unit from its carrying case. 2. Spray the surface of the Unit with an alcohol based cleaner (optional).
STaR UNIT & TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Cleaning the Transmitter The following Transmitter cleaning methods are approved by Elmo-Tech: Manual Cleaning – using a soft brush and approved cleaning product. Using a Dishwasher – together with an approved cleaning product.
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7 Maintaining & Packing the Monitoring Equipment To clean the Transmitter using a dishwasher: 1. Remove the Transmitter from its carrying case. 2. If there are clips on the Transmitter, remove the ‘female’ and ‘male’ parts before cleaning. 3. Remove the strap holder from the Transmitter. 4.
STaR UNIT & TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Replacing the Transmitter Straps Any of the following indicator’s could justify replacing a Transmitter strap: Visible damage to one or both straps Strap tamper alarm generated, with no visible damage to the Transmitter...
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7 Maintaining & Packing the Monitoring Equipment 3. Position the new strap over the Transmitter body. Notice that the two small holes on the strap have to lie exactly over the two metal pins. 4. Gently place the strap down over the metal pins and press down along the seam of the strap, snugly fitting the entire strap to the Transmitter body.
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