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4 T
ESTING
Performing tests will allow you to identify any issues or faults that the unit may have sustained
on its last journey. By performing an initial system test to evaluate your entire messaging
system, from the operational condition of the T-SPOT to the readiness of those you’ve chosen
to receive your messages.
4.1 I
NITIAL
T
EST
1. Turn device on outside and press the ON/OFF button until the function light blinks
green.
2. At least 15 minutes after turning on device, hold the Check-In/OK button until the
function light blinks green.
3. The GPS indicator light blinks green as the T-SPOT acquires a GPS fix. Once the T-
SPOT acquires your GPS location, the Message Sending light and GPS light will blink
green in unison for ~15 seconds to notify you that your message is being transmitted
with GPS location.
The Message Sending light will continue to blink green over the remainder of the 20
minute message cycle and for one (1) hour after the end of the message cycle (this is
to provide you with additional time to check if you’re most recent message was
transmitted).
The Check-In/OK function light will turn off once the message cycle is complete.
4. Verify that the location message was received onTrack, your position should be
shown on the map.
If the GPS light blinks red, the T-SPOT does not have a clear view of the GPS satellites
and you must move to an area with a clearer view of the sky for proper operation. Then
repeat steps 2 through 4.
4.2 SOS
T
EST
1. Firstly turn T- SPOT on at least 15 minutes prior to needing to issue an alert
message. To do this hold down the ON/OFF button.
2. When needing to issue an emergency alert, lift-up the SOS button cover and hold the
button down until the light blinks green.
3. Providing the “envelope” icon is flashing green, Your T-SPOT will send a message
and current GPS location every 5 minutes until cancelled or until the batteries run out.
If your T-SPOT GPS icon is flashing red, the device is unable to get a GPS fix - it will
still attempt to send a message without a GPS location however the message will be
delayed for up to an hour.
