Tracking - SPOT TRACE User Manual

TRACKING

With SPOT TRACE, you can track your asset in near real-time, providing a virtual breadcrumb trail
of your asset's location. GPS locations will be sent on predetermined tracking intervals based on your
selection in your SPOT TRACE account. Get the most out of SPOT TRACE and track every 2 ½
minutes with Extreme Tracking for maximum asset security. Additional service fees apply. Learn more at
FindMeSPOT.com/Trace
MOTION-ACTIVATED TRACKING
A built in vibration sensor sends GPS locations only when the asset is moving. When the device is
stationary for more than five minutes, SPOT TRACE will enter Suspended Track mode. SPOT TRACE
will automatically send a Stop message from the resting location at the next tracking interval. The next
interval will be 2 ½, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes based on your tracking plan and interval selection (see
next section for more information on tracking intervals). While at rest, SPOT TRACE will not send GPS
locations. Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor has sensed 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
scheduled tracking interval.
TRACKING INTERVALS
SPOT TRACE's tracking options allow tracking messages to be sent every 2 ½, 5, 10, 30, or 60
minutes (depending on your plan and preference) for as long as your SPOT TRACE is powered on or
until the batteries run out.
To set your rate of tracking, sign in to your SPOT account at FindMeSPOT.com and choose 'View/Edit'
SPOT TRACE Features from the My SPOT Devices tab.
NOTE: An update using SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after making changes to tracking intervals
(see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater)
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SUSPENDED TRACK MODE
SPOT TRACE is designed to only send track messages when it detects movement. When it is stationary for
more than five minutes, Trace will enter Suspended Track mode. It will automatically send one more track
message from the resting location as part of the suspension process. While at rest, Trace will not send track
messages. Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor detects movement again.
DOCK MODE
For assets stored on the water, where vibration would cause false tracking, enable Dock Mode to help
eliminate tracks caused by waves while the boat is safely docked. When Dock Mode is enabled, Trace
uses the vibration sensor and location to determine if track messages should be sent. Based on the
assumption that a boat will be moving continuously when docked, Trace compares GPS readings to
determine if the boat is actually changing locations. When a couple of GPS readings are the same,
it will suspend Tracking. The device will continue to obtain readings from the GPS at whatever rate
Tracking is set to (2.5 min, 5 min etc.) When two readings are more than 200 meters apart, Tracking
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.
NOTE: An update using the SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after enabling/disabling dock mode
(see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater)
MOVEMENT ALERTS
Receive a notification when new movement is detected on the asset. During the account setup, you will be
able to select if you want Movement Alerts enabled/disabled and how long your SPOT TRACE must remain
at rest before a Movement Alert will be sent. You can select either 30 minutes (default) or 12 hours for the time
period that the unit must be at rest in order to receive a Movement Alert once Trace has detected movement.
When Trace has been at rest longer than the selected time period and the asset moves, the first track message
and an alert that the asset has moved will be sent to the text/email destination selected during account setup.
NOTE: An update using SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after making changes to Movement Alerts
(see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater)
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