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Device Manual

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Using the Device, the Basics

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Orientation, Set-up and Key Features

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User Interface

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Orientation

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Powering the Unit

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Features and Facilities

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Operating Modes

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Tracking Options

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Alert Options

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Settings / General Options

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Advanced Options

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Device Maintenance

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Replacing the Battery

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Cleaning

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Fault Finding and Support

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Troubleshooting

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Helpdesk and Support Details

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Battery Life Expectations

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10

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Battery Life Expectations

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Warranty & Notices

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Summary of Contents for HawkEye 6300 Mk1

Page 1: ... HawkEye 6300 Mk1 Manual Manual for HawkEye 6300 Mk1 Devices Firmware Versions 1 1 0 and above Last update 24th November 2014 ...

Page 2: ...eatures and Facilities 5 Operating Modes 5 Tracking Options 5 Alert Options 6 Settings General Options 7 Advanced Options 8 Device Maintenance 9 Replacing the Battery 9 Cleaning 9 Fault Finding and Support 9 Troubleshooting 9 Helpdesk and Support Details 9 Battery Life Expectations 10 Battery Life Expectations 10 Warranty Notices 11 2 ...

Page 3: ...eatures are configured by changing settings in the management system or via the app Orientation Your unit is equipped with both Iridium GPS antennas located on the top domed part of your casing For the best results it is important to be mindful of the orientation of your device when in use To ensure good satellite signal the antennae should be clear of obstructions and have a clear view of the sky...

Page 4: ... data To attach the unit to mains power simply wire the positive and negative cores of the cable into your power supply The unit will run on any voltage between 9v and 32v It will draw a maximum of about 700mA under normal operation If you intend to fuse the circuit we would suggest fitting a 2A fuse which allows for extra power used by the GSM module if you have that option installed Depending on...

Page 5: ...tery Red Green alternating booting up or updating firmware Off in shipping mode stealth mode or battery has run out and no external power You can obtain more details about the app including a guide on how to use from our website Tracking Options Status on off Choosing this option allows you to turn the automatic position reporting on or off When turned on the device will automatically obtain a GPS...

Page 6: ... much slower rate when you are not moving For instance tracking vehicles or aircraft There are sensitivity levels inside the Activity Sense menu which are useful to tweak when the device thinks it is moving this will depend on your exact situation but we have found that setting both options to 24 is a good start and works for most situations Alert Options Timer Alert This option allows you to set ...

Page 7: ...code to access the device and configuration options using the app GPS Wakeup time Early Wakeup By default the unit will wake up 20 seconds before the automatic position reporting time in order to obtain a GPS fix before transmission In challenging conditions or where visibility of the sky is limited it may be required to increase this wakeup time to allow the GPS more time to get a fix Options ran...

Page 8: ...is sort of situation you want to be able to rely on an instant GPS fix when you fire a manual report With GPS Hot turned ON this means GPS is continually keeping track of your position so there is no delay between the time you fire a manual report and the time the position is marked This mode will use power more quickly than other tracking modes since GPS is kept on all of the time Mail Checking T...

Page 9: ...you should first ensure the unit is powered and any in the circuit are good You can also do a hardware reset the device by swiping the reset magnet all the way around the outside edge of the unit The unit will beep after about 10 seconds and will then be reset If neither of the above work then please get in touch with the helpdesk using the details below Helpdesk and Support Details For assistance...

Page 10: ...ons As with all portable battery powered devices battery life can be significantly shortened by extreme temperatures and some usage patterns Key factors which will shorten the number of transmissions possible on a battery charge are Use of GPS Hot Mode and Burst Mode Poor positioning so poor view of the sky most likely Interval Transmissions Hours Days Weeks Continuous 1500 25 1 5 minutes 900 75 3...

Page 11: ...n The casing of the unit has been opened or tampered with in any way Notices Apple is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc Iridium and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Iridium Communications Inc Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjec...

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