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Table of Contents
- 1 Section 1: Welcome
- 2 Section 2: Getting Started
- 3 Power
- 4 Replacing Batteries
- 5 Section 3: Using Spot Trace
- 6 Initial System Test
- 7 Mounting Spot Trace
- 8 Section 4: Spot Trace Features
- 9 Tracking
- 10 Section 5: System Function and Indicators
- 11 Section 6: Care and Support
- 12 Expected Battery Life
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Page 2: Section 1: Welcome
4. Follow the instructions provided within the activation portal. Do not skip forms or pages. TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR SPOT TRACE 5. Choose the services you wish to add to your SPOT TRACE device and confirm your order. These services include: Basic Service, Extreme Tracking, and Product Replacement. -
Page 3: Power
• Waterproof – DC Power Cable sold separately REPLACING BATTERIES Your SPOT TRACE is always in track mode when powered on. The lights will stop blinking after 20 minutes in order to be unnoticeable. A quick press of the power button will resume blinking 1. Loosen the screws to open the back cover. for another 20 minutes. -
Page 4: Initial System Test
MOUNTING SPOT TRACE • Use the reversible mounting bracket, double sided industrial strength tape, adhesive grip pad or adhesive velcro strips (all included) to affix the SPOT TRACE to your asset • Ensure the SPOT logo is pointed toward the sky • The united can be mounted beneath fiberglass, fabric or glass, but metal obstructions should be avoided (see examples on page 5 & 6) • If using an external DC source, ensure that the unit will be mounted close enough to the power source SPOT TRACE mounted under the fiberglass • If using an External DC source, SPOT Trace will NOT be waterproof unless using the Waterproof – fairing of a motorcycle using the included DC Power Cable (sold separately). Velcro strip and mounting bracket. • Experiment with mounting options to determine what works best for your asset and your needs NOTE: Before permanently affixing SPOT TRACE to your asset, verify that the track point/location was INITIAL SYSTEM TEST received in your account at FindMeSPOT.com to ensure there are no physical barriers that may interfere... -
Page 5: Tracking
With SPOT TRACE, you can track your asset in near real-time, providing a virtual breadcrumb trail more than five minutes, Trace will enter Suspended Track mode. It will automatically send one more track of your asset’s location. GPS locations will be sent on predetermined tracking intervals based on your message from the resting location as part of the suspension process. While at rest, Trace will not send track selection in your SPOT TRACE account. Get the most out of SPOT TRACE and track every 2 ½ messages. Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor detects movement again. minutes with Extreme Tracking for maximum asset security. Additional service fees apply. Learn more at FindMeSPOT.com/Trace DOCK MODE For assets stored on the water, where vibration would cause false tracking, enable Dock Mode to help MOTION-ACTIVATED TRACKING eliminate tracks caused by waves while the boat is safely docked. When Dock Mode is enabled, Trace A built in vibration sensor sends GPS locations only when the asset is moving. When the device is uses the vibration sensor and location to determine if track messages should be sent. Based on the stationary for more than five minutes, SPOT TRACE will enter Suspended Track mode. SPOT TRACE assumption that a boat will be moving continuously when docked, Trace compares GPS readings to will automatically send a Stop message from the resting location at the next tracking interval. The next determine if the boat is actually changing locations. When a couple of GPS readings are the same, interval will be 2 ½, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes based on your tracking plan and interval selection (see it will suspend Tracking. The device will continue to obtain readings from the GPS at whatever rate next section for more information on tracking intervals). While at rest, SPOT TRACE will not send GPS Tracking is set to (2.5 min, 5 min etc.) When two readings are more than 200 meters apart, Tracking locations. Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor has sensed movement. will resume. If the boat is stationary and motion is low enough that vibration is not detected, Tracking can also be suspended due to lack of movement. If no GPS location is found within 4 minutes, SPOT TRACE will not send this particular waypoint and the GPS light will blink red. SPOT TRACE will try to obtain your GPS coordinates again at your next NOTE: An update using the SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after enabling/disabling dock mode scheduled tracking interval. -
Page 6: Section 5: System Function And Indicators
TRACE must be plugged into your computer with the included USB cable to is DISABLED by default unless otherwise changed during account setup. successfully complete an update. The following features are ENABLED by default unless otherwise changed during account setup: Have your SPOT TRACE and USB cable with you LOW BATTERY Receive a notification when the device’s batteries are low. Click on the orange star burst that appears on every page once a feature is changed that requires a device update POWER OFF Receive a notification if your device is powered off. Download the SPOT Device Updater Open the program and enter your authorization code located at the bottom of the Quick Start Guide FACTORY SETTINGS FOR SPOT TRACE FEATURES (included in box) and inside the battery compartment All feature settings may be changed in your SPOT Account at anytime. Click the Update button in the program NOTE: Changing rate of Tracking and Movement Alerts and enabling or disabling Dock Mode or Refresh your account settings Status messages will require an update of the SPOT TRACE unit (see page 11 for instructions) FEATURES DEFAULT SETTINGS SECTION 5: SYSTEM FUNCTION AND INDICATORS Tracking ENABLED... -
Page 7: Section 6: Care And Support
SPOT TRACE uses an advanced GPS chipset with extremely high sensitivity to give you maximum SPOT TRACE is designed to be durable for outdoor use. Dropping the unit on hard surfaces (while not performance. While the SPOT TRACE message transmitter is also very high quality, there may be times recommended) should not damage it, but can cause a loss of power and may damage the batteries. when the device will have a GPS signal, but the message won’t be able to reach the satellites due to Power loss turns off your SPOT TRACE, stopping any current mode of operation. If dropped, perform a... -
Page 8: Expected Battery Life
TRACE: • IP67 waterproof: Up to a depth of 1 m for up to 30 minutes • If using an External DC source, SPOT Trace will NOT be waterproof unless using the Waterproof – EXPECTED BATTERY LIFE DC Power Cable (sold separately). • Operating temperatures: -22 F to 140 F (-33 C to 60 C) SPOT TRACE WITH 4 AAA ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM BATTERIES (L92) ® • Operating altitude: -328 ft to 21,320 ft (-100 m to 6,500 m) 100% CLEAR VIEW OF SKY AND 50% CLEAR VIEW OF • Humidity and Salt Fog rated MODE... - Page 9 Spot G en3 M aximum D uty C ycle This device generates radio frequency energy at Your SPOT TRACE has a Limited Warranty for 12 months (24 months for European Customers) from 25 a low duty cycle (<1%). Transmitter on-time is the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship only.
- Page 10 The official language of this User Guide is English. The translations are provided for your convenience only. In the case of any contradiction between a translation and the English, the English version shall take precedence. SPOT is neither an affiliate of nor has any connection to Spot Image. USERG-ENG-V1 • ROHS and WEEE compliant •...