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USER MANUAL

P O W E R E D B Y S P O T F U N C T I O N A L I T Y
R E D B Y S P O T F U N C T I O
GPS SECURITY SYSTEM
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    P O W E R E D B Y S P O T F U N C T I O N A L I T Y R E D B Y S P O T F U N C T I O GPS SECURITY SYSTEM 1 0 0 % SAT E LL I T E T E C H N O L OG Y...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPOT HUG USER MANUAL Table of Contents Welcome ..............3 Key Terminology ...........4 How HUG Works ...........5 Getting Started ...........6 Initial System Setup/Test ........12 Installation of Tracker and Keypad ....15 Using SPOT HUG ..........18 How the LEDs Blink ..........23 Keypad Functions ..........26 Care, Support and Specifications ......27...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL SPOT HUG (HUG) is comprised of three (3) hardware SPOT HUG is a low-cost, easy to install satellite-based components to provide an indispensible asset protection GPS asset monitoring, security and messaging system.

  • Page 4: Key Terminology

    KEYPAD turn will be overridden by Critical modes except when stated otherwise. The Keypad is mounted on the boat to control the SPOT HUG functionality in addition to or when the FOB is not present. Can also be used to activate SPOT functions of SOS, Help, Check-In/OK and Track Progress.

  • Page 5: How Hug Works

    SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENT SPOT SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY 1. Tracker detects boat vibrations, waking up GPS in the SPOT HUG 1. GPS satellites provide signals. Tracker unit. 2. SPOT HUG Tracker’s onboard GPS chip determines the asset’s GPS 2.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL PACKAGE CONTENTS Please read through the user guide to familiarize yourself with the SPOT HUG contents, system set-up and usage. HUG can be installed by the individual user or by a qualified marine electronics installer.
  • Page 7 Getting Started SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL COMPONENT OVERVIEW TRACKER TRACKER MOUNTING BRACKET TRACKER LEDs SOS LED GPS LED POWER LED LINE POWER/SENSOR ALERT PORT THIS SIDE UP LOGO SOS BUTTON...
  • Page 8 Getting Started SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL COMPONENT OVERVIEW KEY FOB KEY FOB BATTERY STATUS LED GPS LED TRACKER RANGE LED TRACK PROGRESS BUTTON/LED SOS LED SOS BUTTON HELP BUTTON HELP LED CHECK-IN/OK BUTTON/LED...
  • Page 9 Getting Started SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL COMPONENT OVERVIEW KEYPAD 1-0: 10 ALPHA NUMERIC KEYS GPS LED TRACKER RANGE LED MESSAGE SENDING LED TRACKING BUTTON/LED SOS LED SOS BUTTON HELP BUTTON HELP LED CHECK-IN/OK BUTTON/LED KEYPAD BATTERY POWER LED TRACKER BATTERY POWER LED...
  • Page 10 Getting Started SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ACTIVATION INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE KEY FOB back plate of the FOB. Insert coin cell battery. HUG to your list of devices. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE KEYPAD 3.
  • Page 11 GEOS SEARCH & RESCUE INSURANCE GEOS provide the SOS/911 monitoring included in your Basic Service. Current SPOT HUG map coverage can be found at findmeSPOT.com. You can upgrade to the GEOS Member Benefit for reimbursement of up The Tracker’s satellite message transmission is independent of mobile to $100K in Search and Rescue (SAR) expenses - even coordinating a phone or other land-based radio coverage.

  • Page 12: Initial System Setup/Test

    GPS fix. You must have activated your SPOT HUG account to perform the system setup/test. The Tracker comes from the factory paired with the Keypad and 6.
  • Page 13 FOB not present during the PIN change will become unpaired and will need to be re-paired in order to function. NOTE: The Keypad can be used to administer the SPOT HUG settings. There are 3 settings for vibration sensitivity on the Tracker: low (1), medium (2), and high (3).
  • Page 14 SEND A TEST CHECK-IN/OK MESSAGE The Key FOB device system test is similar to the Keypad. SPOT HUG recommends testing the Check-in/OK during the initial system set-up, on occasion and before every trip to ensure messages 1. When batteries are inserted, the Key FOB performs a self test to check are sent and delivered properly.

  • Page 15: Installation Of Tracker And Keypad

    NOTE: Since SPOT HUG is a theft prevention device and needs the surface. Carefully align the mounting to be hidden from plain sight, it is important to note that the...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION OF TRACKER WITH SENSOR ALERTS To accommodate as many sensors as possible, HUG can operate with Each SPOT HUG Tracker comes with four (4) Sensor Alert inputs. These Sensor Alert wires can be attached to sensor devices in order to monitor high water, battery level, door opening/closing, and other equipment that the user chooses.
  • Page 17 Installation SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL INSTALLATION OF KEYPAD The Keypad is the device required to activate the Key FOB during the initial setup phase. For security, the user is required to change the factory default PIN before use (A step covered previously in the Keypad System/Test section).

  • Page 18: Using Spot Hug

    ARMING AND DISARMING HUG FOR UNAUTHORIZED MOVEMENT If a Sensor Alert is activated by the external device (i.e. high water alarm, THE SPOT HUG will be automatically armed once the Key FOB has left cabin door alarm, low battery voltage, etc.), a message containing the the Tracker range (60 ft/18m).
  • Page 19 Using SPOT HUG SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL DAILY STATUS MESSAGE TYPES OF MESSAGES ACTIVATED BY USER (FOB AND KEYPAD) A daily status notification message is sent to the user and selected FUNCTION OVERVIEW recipients based on the user profile on findmeSPOT.com.
  • Page 20 GEOS every 5 minutes until canceled or the Tracker batteries run USING THE HELP FUNCTION out. If SPOT HUG cannot get a GPS signal, it will still attempt to send Press and hold the Help button on the Key FOB or Keypad until the function button blinks green.
  • Page 21 MESSAGE CYCLE FOR CHECK-IN/OK QUICK CHECK The Tracker will send your message and GPS location to the SPOT HUG You can send a Check-in/OK while you’re in Tracking. If Tracking is active, network three times over 20 minutes for maximum reliability (only one it will be suspended long enough to send the Check-in/OK, then resume email or SMS/text message will actually be sent to your contacts).
  • Page 22 Your contacts can see your progress on the web prioritized over Check-in/OK. If you are in Check-in/OK mode and press links that you create in your SPOT HUG account. Additional service fees Track Progress, it will start tracking and cancel your unsent Check-in/OK.

  • Page 23: How The Leds Blink

    How the LEDs Blink SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL BY FUNCTION FOR TRACKER, KEY FOB AND KEYPAD LED ACTIVITY GREEN Power-Tracker When connected to line power Blinks/Every 3 seconds Tracker When using batteries only Blinking If GPS or satellite transmitter self-test fail Power/GPS/SOS all blink red If battery power is low...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTES CHECK-IN/OK: HUG must get a GPS signal before sending Check-in/OK Message. If no GPS signal is found, the GPS LED blinks red and SPOT HUG de-activates the function without sending any messages. TRACK PROGRESS: HUG must get a GPS signal before sending your waypoint. However, HUG will stay in the Track Progress function, and again look for a GPS signal at the next scheduled message interval.
  • Page 25 1. A quick press of Check-in/OK on the FOB or Keypad will be required to confirm Tracker Range and Message status. 2. SPOT HUG recommends when low battery indicator comes on, it is best to replace batteries immediately. When on a trip, always have a spare set of batteries for the FOB/Keypad and the Tracker.

  • Page 26: Keypad Functions

    Keypad Functions SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL The Keypad can be used to manually arm/disarm SPOT HUG. It is also AUDIO FEEDBACK used to turn on/off the GPS information in the daily status message, change PIN, pair additional Key FOBs and to enable/disable sensor alerts.

  • Page 27: Care, Support And Specifications

    Care and Support SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL BATTERY LIFE AND USAGE FOR TRACKER, KEYPAD AND KEY FOB The Tracker and Keypad are designed to be rugged for maritime use. backup to line power. If using the Tracker with batteries only, follow The Key FOB unit is made to survive a short fall and submerged under guidelines in this section.
  • Page 28 Care and Support SPO T H UG U SER MANUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CLIMATE SMS INFORMATION For safety, keep the following in mind regarding the care and usage of Additional charges may apply in some regions. Standard text messaging each of the three HUG components: charges from your mobile phone provider may also apply.

  • Page 29: Warranty And Fcc/Ic Notice

    LIMITED WARRANTY FCC/IC NOTICE Spot LLC warrants that your SPOT HUG will be free from defects in This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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