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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….….………..DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY & GUARANTEE..PRESENTATION….……...…….…………………….…...… THE VARIOUS USES OF ICARE….………………...……. OPERATING PRINCIPLE…….………...…………………. TIPS AND TRICKS FOR USES……………………………. USING THE RECEIVER………..……………………..…… USING THE TRANSMITTER………………..……………..40 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER…...…………………... APPENDICES………………………...………….…………... 11 DETAILED SUMMARY………………...…...……………... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
visually supervise your children. stay next to them if there is a body of water nearby. Optimal Tracking accepts no liability for any direct or indirect harm, injury, drowning, kidnapping, disappearance, or death of any individual, animal, or object. - Page 4 Do not dispose of the device just anywhere. If you wish to dispose of the device, you must: return it to your retailer, or drop it off at a waste-collection site, or return it to Optimal Tracking page 3...
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Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
If you make a claim under this Guarantee, Optimal Tracking may, at its discretion, repair or replace all or part of the defective Product covered by the Guarantee with new or refurbished products or parts. If Optimal Tracking decides to use refurbished parts or products, these will have the same characteristics or performance as new products. - Page 6 Product in accordance with and within the limits of this Guarantee, constitute your sole and unique recourse with regard to Optimal Tracking under this Guarantee in the event of a defect of the Product covered by this Guarantee.
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Page 7: Presentation
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 3 PRESENTATION page 6... -
Page 8: Icare
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 4 THE VARIOUS USES OF ICARE Monitor or find your children, animals, etc. Icare enables you at any time to find out the geographic location of your child or animal and display it on the receiver screen. Thanks to the direction and distance indicator, you can immediately find the person or animal wearing the transmitter. - Page 9 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Track model aircraft, paragliders, hot-air balloons, etc. At any time, you can locate your model aircraft or friend in a paraglider, hot-air balloon, etc. in real time. Their 3-D trajectory is recorded and you can find them instantaneously. Due to a lack of obstacles between the transmitter and receiver during flight, the transmitter range is greater than 10 kilometers.
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Page 10: Operating Principle
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 5 OPERATING PRINCIPLE Operating Diagram GPS satellites Transmitter Receiver GPS signals position sent by radio Regular position Transmitter position display updates Alerts SOS optional Drowning alert Etc. Etc. - Page 11 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual The receiver and transmitter each have a GPS receiver which enables them to determine their geographic position. Approximately every 30 seconds, the transmitter sends a radio message to the receiver. This message contains the transmitter’s geographic position.
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Page 12: Tips And Tricks For Uses
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 6 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR USE Starting both units After starting both units, it is necessary to wait until they receive information from the GPS satellites and calculate their position. This takes 1-3 minutes, depending on the view of the sky the units have. - Page 13 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Where to place the transmitter For children, the transmitter was designed to be worn around the neck, with the front side (containing the activation button) away from the body. Clothing over the transmitter will not interfere with operation.
- Page 14 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Position precision The precision of positions calculated by GPS is generally between 10 and 20 meters (it can be degraded in difficult environments such as forests, cities, inside buildings, etc.). Consequently, when you are around twenty meters from the transmitter, continue the search by looking around you.
- Page 15 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Retracing your steps on a trip To retrace your steps in the opposite direction: Save your trajectory in a map (see page 35). Activate follow a route mode and select the trajectory saved in the opposite direction.
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Page 16: Using The Receiver
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 7 USING THE RECEIVER First use (see page 15) before using it for the first time. Fully charge the receiver Start the receiver (press the thumb wheel for 1 second). (see page 17). Select the menu language ... -
Page 17: Startup And Shutoff
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Startup and shutoff To start the receiver, press the thumb wheel for 1 second. Before using the receiver in navigation mode, place it outside, horizontally, with a clear view of the sky for 1-3 minutes so that it can determine its position. At least 3 green bars means that the GPS position has been determined. -
Page 18: Language Selection
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Language selection The receiver is factory-configured in English. To change the language: Click to display the Main menu in English. Move the cursor to settings. Click to display the settings menu. Move the cursor to language. -
Page 19: The 6 Operating Modes
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual The 6 operating modes The mode menu lets you select one of 6 operating modes. 1-Search transmitter mode Select the transmitter to search for. The search screen displays. Hold the device horizontally for proper compass operation. -
Page 20: Reach A Point Mode
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual If the transmitter is far off, or if the surrounding terrain is somewhat obstructed (buildings, hills, etc.), it is recommended to hold the receiver high up and vertical when sending the transmitter position message, in order to increase system range. Two seconds before receiving a message from the transmitter, the receiver vibrates and an icon tells the user to maintain hold the device up high, with the antenna vertical, for 5 seconds. -
Page 21: Follow A Route Mode
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 3-Follow a route mode Select the map where the route to be followed is saved. Select the line to be followed. An image of the line appears. Then select which direction you want to follow the line: ... -
Page 22: See And Go Mode
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 4-See and go mode This mode is used: to aim at a distant point and reach it. to define a course heading and not deviate from it. You must define: The use: ... -
Page 23: Global Fixed North Mode
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Arrow: indicates your deviation from the course as well as the course direction. Course deviation: indicates the distance to the closest point on the course. Distance remaining: distance remaining on the course until the end of the course. -
Page 24: Display Description
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Display description deactivations (sound, vibrator, displaying a transmitters etc.) alerts available transmitter memory reception quality computer operating mode connection uncertainty scale changing circle transmitter name of position transmitter scale transmitter circle battery life transmitter active map... -
Page 25: Lower Icon Bar
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual computer connection: indicates that the receiver is connected to the USB port of a computer. Lower icon bar battery status or charge: indicates remaining battery life. While charging, the “plug” icon is displayed. -
Page 26: Automatic Centring
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual transmitter battery life: this display lets you monitor the transmitter’s remaining battery life. Transmitter position age: indicates how much time has elapsed since the transmitter was in this position. The transmitter sends a position message approximately every 30 seconds. -
Page 27: Transmitters
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Transmitters The transmitters menu lets you change all the transmitter display settings, erase their trajectories, and display the information for each transmitter. The list of all transmitters that have already sent a message to the receiver is displayed. - Page 28 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual page 27...
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Page 29: Maps
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Maps The maps menu lets you create, add to, or change maps. A map is a set of points, lines, and polygons intended to be displayed simultaneously. Several maps may be created, but only one can be displayed at a time. This map is called the active map. -
Page 30: Deleting The Map
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Deleting the map On the map page, click on remove. Adding a point corresponding to your position on the map On the map page, click on add point.../add a point. The mode icon becomes and the entry screen displays. -
Page 31: Adding A Polygon To The Map, By Moving About In The Field
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Adding a polygon to the map, by moving about in the field On the map page, click on add point.../add a polygon. The mode icon becomes and the entry screen displays. click each time you are located at a corner on the polygon to be entered. -
Page 32: Alarms
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Alarms The alarms menu lets you create or change alarms. An alarm lets you detect abnormal behavior from one or more transmitters. There are 10 types of alarms the user can set: no news from a transmitter for a certain period. -
Page 33: Creating A New Alarm
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Creating a new alarm On the alarms page, click on create an alarm. Then enter: its name. The transmitter the alarm will apply to or if it applies to all transmitters. the alarm type. - Page 34 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual If the receiver is connected to the USB port of a computer and real-time monitoring in Google Earth is activated, a sound alarm is triggered by the computer and an alarm signal appears in Google Earth at the transmitter's position.
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Page 35: Trajectory Analysis
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Trajectory analysis The trajectory menu lets you display all the information related to your trip. Displaying all information regarding your trip On the trajectory page, click on information. Use the thumb wheel to browse the information table. -
Page 36: Resetting The Trajectory
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Resetting the trajectory On the trajectory page, click on clear trajectory. All trajectory measurements are then reset (durations, distances traveled, averages, altitude changes, totals, etc.). Saving the trajectory on a map It is useful to save your trajectory on a map in several cases: ... -
Page 37: Settings
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Settings The settings menu lets you: select the language. select display settings. calibrate the compass. enter magnetic declination. set the time. select the units of measure used. deactivate alarms. -
Page 38: Time Difference
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual It also varies over time because the axis of the earth’s magnetic field changes over time due to movements in the earth’s core. Click on magn.declin. and enter the declination value, positive to the east and negative to the west. -
Page 39: Displaying All Transmitters In Search Mode
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Displays all transmitters in search mode In search mode, if too many transmitters are in the area, the movement on the screen can be very slow. In this case, tou can select to display only the transmitter searched. -
Page 40: Changing See And Go Mode Settings
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Changing see and go mode settings By clicking on settings “see and go”, it is possible, while maintaining the tracking course, to change some see and go mode settings (see page 21): use. distance. -
Page 41: Using The Transmitter
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 8 USING THE TRANSMITTER Recharging the battery Fully charge the transmitter before first use. Connect the charger to a 110 or 220 volt outlet (50/60 Hz) Connect the transmitter clip to the charger as shown in the photo. -
Page 42: Startup And Shutoff
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Startup and shutoff To start the transmitter, press the button for 1 second. The red LED flashes 3 times slowly to signal the transmitter is starting up. Afterward, the LED flashes once every thirty seconds. -
Page 43: How To Place The Transmitter
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual How to place the transmitter Around the neck For children, the transmitter was designed to be worn around the neck, face forward (containing the activation button ) against the body. Clothing over the transmitter will not interfere with operation. -
Page 44: Sending An Sos
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Sending an SOS If the child wearing the transmitter feels in danger, they just have to press on the button. An SOS message is then immediately sent to the receiver. In order to increase safety of the child, the SOS is repeated in the next 5 message transmissions. -
Page 45: Transmitter Setup
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Transmitter setup Some transmitter settings can be changed. In order to make setup more user-friendly, settings are displayed on the receiver. To set up the transmitter: start up the receiver. make sure the transmitter to be set up is in standby mode. If it is not, put it in standby mode. -
Page 46: 9 Connecting To A Computer
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 9 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Connecting to a computer via the USB port requires the installation of Icare Manager. Icare Manager is a free software program that makes it possible to: track in real-time on Google Earth: o transmitter positions, trajectories, and alarms o the receiver’s position and trajectory... - Page 47 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Windows Vista operating system: connect the receiver to the computer using the USB cable supplied. a “New hardware detected” window pops up. select “Search for and install software driver.” click on “Continue” if Windows asks you for authorization to install the driver.
- Page 48 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Step 5: Setting up Icare Manager (necessary) Upon startup, Icare Manager reads the config_icare_manager.txt setup file. This file can be modified using “Notepad.” the first line is for selecting the language: french: French english: English ...
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Page 49: Using Icare Manager
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Using Icare Manager Connecting the receiver Connect the receiver to a USB port on your computer using the USB cable supplied. If the receiver is shut off, start it up. Launch IcareManager. -
Page 50: Viewing Altitudes
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Do not disconnect the receiver without first ending the connection because this could interfere with any new connection. In this case, it is preferable to re-launch Icare Manager. Viewing altitudes If you are interested in trips by air (hot air balloons, model aircraft, etc.), click on “altitudes viewed.”... -
Page 51: Backing Up Receiver Contents
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Google Earth launches and displays in real time: positions and trajectories of active transmitters. the receiver’s position and trajectory. active map entities. time, altitude, and speed of all trajectory points. battery status of the various units. -
Page 52: Conversion
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual When the KML file containing the entities to be transferred is ready: click on “loading.” select the KML file. click on “open.” The receiver gives off a series of beeps, then a new map is created in the receiver. It bears the name of the document contained in the KML file (i.e. -
Page 53: 10 Appendices
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 10 APPENDICES Specifications General Radio range (unobstructed terrain) 3 kilometers (more than 10 in the air) Operating temperature range -10°C to 55°C Charging temperature range 0°C to 45°C Receiver Dimensions excluding antenna 115 x 56 x 22 mm... -
Page 54: Precautions
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Charger Reference GFP051T-0510 Input 100V/240V 50/60Hz DC 5V 1A Output Precautions Do not short-circuit the blades of the transmitter charge connector. Do not clean the screen with anything other than a soft cloth. -
Page 55: 11 Detailed Summary
Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual 11 DETAILED SUMMARY USING THE RECEIVER First use Recharging the battery Startup and shutoff Using the thumb wheel Rebooting the receiver Language selection Manipulations Displaying the main menu Browsing menus Erasing information messages Stopping sound messages... - Page 56 Optimal Tracking Icare User Manual Language selection Calibrating the compass Magnetic declination Time difference Automatic centring Floating or fixed reference point Brightness Backlight duration Displaying all transmitters in search mode Displaying help messages Displaying information messages Selecting units of measure Changing the receiver’s trajectory...
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Page 59: Optimal Tracking
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