One Piece GPS Offender Tracking Device (Gen 4) with Beacon User Manual
3M™ One Piece GPS Offender Tracking Device (Gen 4) with Beacon User Manual February 8, 2015
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SAFETY INFORMATION Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this 3M Electronic Monitoring device. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended Use: This 3M Electronic Monitoring device is part of an electronic monitoring system, which performs data transfer using cellular network to a monitoring platform.
- • Do not submerge the device, or hold the device under running water, while it is charging. Do not submerge the device, or hold the device under running water. CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with hot surfaces: - Do not touch thermal pads on device or charger if charging is interrupted. Safety information for Trained Customer only. • • WARNING To reduce the risks associated with fire or explosion: - Do not attempt to access or replace battery. Battery is not user-replaceable.
Table of Contents 1 Piece (Gen 4) with Beacon Overview .............................................................................. 7 1 Piece (Gen 4) Features ....................................................................................................... 8 1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Features .................................................................................... 9 Communication ..........................................................................................................
1 Piece (Gen 4) with Beacon Overview 3M Electronic Monitoring’s One-Piece GPS Offender Tracking Device (Gen 4) utilizes GPS satellites to establish an offender’s location and uses cellular networks to transmit the location data to 3M Electronic Monitoring. It is a one-piece device that is worn on an offender’s ankle and is able to function in active and passive mode. The Beacon is an optional home unit placed in an offender’s home which communicates with a 1 Piece (Gen 4) through radio frequency.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Features Battery Life: The device should be given a full charge (4.2 volts) to supply a full day of battery life. It takes approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours to acquire a full charge. The battery will last approximately 24-30 hours if fully charged. The daily life of the battery is dependent upon the call-in interval of the device, how often it goes to rest, and how many violations are created.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Features, Cont. Rubber strap: The 1 Piece (Gen 4) strap is designed to last nine months to one year. Magnetized Charger: The 1 Piece (Gen 4) has a magnetized charger to prevent an accidental disconnect when the battery is being recharged.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Features Communication The 1 Piece (Gen 4) has a SIM card, which is similar to the data transmitter/receiver found in most cellular phones. The 1 Piece (Gen 4) uses the SIM card to transmit and download the GPS points and alarms it has recorded to 3M Electronic Monitoring’s servers. The call-in intervals are determined by the agency’s contract specifications. Examples may be hourly, every six hours, or immediately upon alarm.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Features LEDs There are three LEDs on the top of the 1 Piece (Gen 4), identified as Power, GPS, and Zone. The three LEDs work separately and provide the offender with information. The 1 Piece (Gen 4) will vibrate to provide an indication that the offender must look at the LEDs.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Details LEDs Power This LED indicates the condition of the 1 Piece (Gen 4) battery. Prior to Activation: Before activating the device, the officer should conduct a battery test. To do this, simply hold down the silver activation button for three seconds and observe the condition of the Battery LED. • • If the “PWR” LED is green, there is a sufficient charge to activate the 1 Piece (Gen 4).
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Details LEDs GPS Officer: • During activation, the officer will see this LED flashing green in unison with the flashing “Zone” LED. Offender: • • In normal conditions, the GPS LED will be off. The offender will see this LED flashing red to indicate a Motion No GPS warning or violation. When the violation has cleared, the LED will stop blinking.
1 Piece (Gen 4) Operating Details LEDs Zone Officer: • During activation, the officer will see this LED flashing green in unison with the flashing “GPS” LED. Offender: • • In normal conditions, the Zone LED will be off. The offender will see this LED flashing red to indicate an Inclusion or Exclusion Zone warning and/or violation. When the violation has been cleared, the LED will stop blinking.
Beacon Overview • Radio Frequency communication with 1 Piece (Gen 4). • Adjustable ranges: The default range between the Beacon and the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is up to 150 feet (high). The range can be adjusted to medium: up to 100 ft, and low: up to 50 feet. All ranges are approximate and based on environmental conditions. • 24 Hour Backup Battery. • Battery backup takes 4 hours to recharge. • The Power LED indicates that the Beacon is on and functioning properly.
Beacon Operating Features Home/Away Status When the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is in range of the Beacon, it will start receiving signals from the Beacon and will record a “Home” status. The 1 Piece (Gen 4) will remain in the “Home” status until it is taken out of range of the Beacon. When the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is taken out of range of the Beacon, it will stop receiving signals from the Beacon. When the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is out of range for five consecutive minutes, it will record an “Away” status.
Beacon Operating Features, Cont. A/C Power Loss/Base Location Un-Trusted If the A/C Power or the Base Location Un-Trusted violations occur during the “Home” status: The 1 Piece (Gen 4)’s GPS will turn back on. After 60 minutes, the 1 Piece (Gen 4) will check to see if the violation has been cleared. If the violation has cleared, the GPS will turn off.
Enrollment EM Manager (Smart View) Log In To access the secure website, go to https://smartview.ptm.com. You will be required to enter a user ID and password. When using EM Manager (Smart® View) for the first time, you will create your own password. Enter your User ID (often your three initials and last four digits of your social security number), the temporary password that was emailed to you, and click OK. The next screen will tell you that your password has expired.
Enroll a Contact The Enroll Contact link is located on the left side of the Home page (see below). It is here that you will enter the officer’s information (name, address, phone number, etc.), report types, and default notification settings. 1. Click the Enroll Contact link on the left side of the Home page. 2. You will be redirected to the Enroll Contact page (see below). Enter all Contact information. 3. Click Save.
Enroll a Contact, Cont.
Enroll a Contact, Cont. Demographic Data 1. Enter the Contact’s information. • All fields with red asterisks (*) are required fields. Report Options 2. Enter an email address where the selected reports will be sent. 3. Choose Daily Violation Summary Report and/or Case Management Activity Report. Default Notification Options 4. Select the type of Notification you would like to be your default method.
Contact Information Page When you click Save, you will be taken to the Contact Information page (see below). Here, you can edit the contact information, as well as disable the contact. 1. To edit the contact information, move your cursor over the Contact Functions menu and left click Edit. 2. To disable the contact, move your cursor over the Contact Functions menu and left click Disable Contact.
Enroll an Offender The Enroll Offender link is located on the left side of the Home page (see below). 1. Click the Enroll Offender link.
Supervision Level Clicking on the Enroll Offender link will redirect you to the Level of Supervision page (see below). 1. Click on the Level of Supervision drop down menu. 2. Select “1 Piece (Gen 4) w/ Beacon” as the Level of Supervision (see below). 3. Click the Continue button.
Offender Enrollment After selecting the Level of Supervision, you will be redirected to the Enroll Offender page (see below). It is here that you will select an Assigned Officer, enter the Offender’s Information, select the Notification Contact and Method, Assign Hardware, and select the Basic Rule Setup.
Offender Enrollment, Cont. Demographic Data 1. Enter the Offender's Information. • All fields with red asterisks (*) are required fields 2. Click the Map button to geo-code the offender’s address. 3. Select the Offender Type. 4. Select the Time Zone. Hardware Assignment 5. Locate the serial number on the device(s). 6. Click on the drop down menu and select that serial number for the device. Basic Rule Setup 7. Do NOT check the box next to Home Zone in the Basic Rule Set Up.
Map Offender’s Address Clicking the Map button on the Offender Enrollment screen will generate a map that displays a pushpin at the offender’s residence. Ensure that the pushpin location is correct and click the Submit button. It is also possible to edit the location by clicking the Edit Pushpin button.
Offender General Information Page When Enrollment has been completed, you will be redirected to the Offender General Information page (see below). Here, you can Edit Offender Information, Disable the Offender, View GPS Points, Unassign Hardware, Edit Rules, Send Alerts, and Download Points.
Create Schedule for Home Curfew 1. Click on the Home Curfew Rule (see below).
Create Schedule for Home Curfew, Cont. 2. Move your cursor over the Rule Functions menu and left click Edit.
Create Schedule for Home Curfew, Cont. 3. You will be redirected to the Edit Rule page. Scroll down to the Permanent Rule Schedule.
Create Schedule for Home Curfew, Cont. 4. Each block represents a 30 minute increment of time. Left-click and drag the cursor along the blocks during the times that the offender is required to be home. As you move the cursor, the blocks will turn blue. The white blocks that remain equal the times that the offender is allowed to be out of the home (see below). 5. Click the Save button.
Create Exclusion Zone You can create an Exclusion Rule to ensure that the offender is not entering areas which are forbidden – such as schools, playgrounds, and victims’ residences. Move your cursor over the Rule Functions menu (see below). 2. Left click Add Zone. 1.
Create Exclusion Zone, Cont. 3. Choose a Zone Shape. 4. Choose Exclusion as the Zone Type. 5. Click the Continue button.
Create Exclusion Zone, Cont. 6. Enter the Rule Name (school, playground, etc.). 7. Enter the address information and the zone size. The default is 600 ft. 8. Select Yes or No if you want to notify the offender upon violation. 9. Choose the appropriate Contact from the Notification Contact drop down list. The contact’s default notification method will appear selected. 10. Click the Add button. 11. Click the Map button.
Create Exclusion Zone, Cont. 12. Ensure that the address and zone size is correct. 13. If you want to resize or move the zone, click the Move/Resize button. 14. If you move or resize the zone, click the Finish Move/Resize button. 15. Click the Submit button.
Attaching the (Gen 4) Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Place your four fingers on the finger grip and your palm on the palm grip. Examine both ends of the strap to ensure that the strap has been cut evenly. If the strap has been cut at an angle or the copper/fiber optic cable is protruding, proceed with step 3. If both ends of the strap are cut evenly and there is no visible protrusion, proceed with step 4.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 4: Step 5: Push the tamper plugs into the back brackets of the device. Be sure to enter the right side first. After the right side has been secured, repeat the process on the left side. Spread the handles of the strap installation tool and insert the pin tray into the slot located on the handle (see above). Push the pin tray in until it stops. Note: The metal pins should be facing up and the silicone plug should be under the lip of the slot.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Lay the strap installation tool in the palm of your hand. Place the strap over the pin tray and ensure that the end of the strap is touching the lip of the pin tray slot. Squeeze the handles together until the strap is firmly attached to the pin tray. Examine the end of the strap to ensure that the edge is even with the silicone plug and that no gaps are visible.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 9: Step 10: Step 11: Insert the strap and pin tray into the second pin tray slot location on the top of the strap installation tool. Place the tool on the offender’s ankle. Insert the free end of the strap into the strap slot (see above) and push it through to the other side. Note: Ensure that the strap is at the front or the back of the leg.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 12: Step 13: Step 14: Allow approximately half an inch between the strap and the offender’s leg. This can be done by inserting two fingertips until the first knuckles are under the strap. Cut the strap by squeezing the two handles of the strap installation tool firmly. Spread the handles of the strap installation tool and insert the second pin tray into the slot located on the handle (see above). Push the pin tray in until it stops.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 15: Step 16: Step 17: Lay the strap installation tool in the palm of your hand. Place the strap over the pin tray and ensure that the end of the strap is touching the lip of the pin tray slot. Squeeze the handles firmly together until the strap is firmly attached to the pin tray. Examine the end of the strap to ensure that the edge is even with the silicone plug and that no gaps are visible. Note: Ensure that both pin trays are on the same side of the strap.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 18: Step 19: Step 20: Insert one end of the strap, with attached pin tray, into the bracket. Place the device on the offender’s leg – just above the ankle bone. Wrap the strap around the offender’s ankle and insert the other end of the strap and pin tray into the remaining bracket until it snaps in place. Pull on the strap to ensure that the device is secured to the offender’s ankle.
Attaching the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 21: Plug the Beacon’s attached A/C adapter into a wall outlet. Be sure to place the Beacon on a hard surface in an area where it will not be moved frequently. Unnecessary movement will likely trigger one or more violations.
Activating the 1 Piece (Gen 4), Cont. Step 11: Press and hold the Activate Button on the top of the 1 Piece (Gen 4) for three seconds. A. The 1 Piece (Gen 4) will vibrate once and the “PWR” LED will begin to blink green, indicating the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is powered on. B. The “GPS” and “ZONE” LED’s will blink green once every second. This indicates that the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is attempting to make a wireless call. . C. The “GPS” and “ZONE” LEDs will blink green twice every second.
Unassigning Hardware 1. Move your cursor over the Hardware Functions menu and left click Unassign.
Unassigning Hardware, Cont. 2. Click the checkbox next to the 1 Piece (Gen 4) and Beacon (see below). 3. Click on the drop-down menu and select an Unassignment Reason. This is required.
Unassign Hardware, Cont. 4. Click the Save button. A popup will generate with a warning that the unassignment is immediate. 5. Click OK.
Unassign Hardware, Cont. 6. You will be returned to the Offender Information page, where the Beacon will be unassigned and the 1 Piece (Gen 4) will be pending unassignment. The 1 Piece (Gen 4) is now required to call 3M Electronic Monitoring and transmit its final data. It will only be unassigned once this final call has occurred.
Removing the (Gen 4) Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Spread the handles of the strap installation tool and cut the strap by sliding the tool upwards until the strap is positioned inside the strap removal slot (see above). Squeeze the handles firmly until the strap is cut. Use a flathead screwdriver to push on the tamper plugs and break them. Use the screwdriver to remove the tamper plugs by pressing down on the release latch inside the bracket.
Removing the (Gen 4), Cont. Step 4: Keep the release latch depressed as you pull the strap with attached pin trays out of each bracket. Discard the tamper plugs, pin trays, and straps. Note: Do NOT reuse the tamper plugs. Note: Do NOT remove tamper plugs from the brackets of the device unless there is a strap with an attached pin tray inside the bracket.
1 Piece (Gen 4) SELF TEST To Begin the 1 Piece (Gen 4) Self Test: • • • • • • • • Make sure the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is unassigned from any offenders Make sure the 1 Piece (Gen 4) does NOT have a strap with a pin tray in it Make sure that the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is in a good wireless and GPS location Press and hold the Activate Button until the 1 Piece (Gen 4) vibrates (about 5 seconds) The PWR/ZONE/GPS LEDs will begin to blink green, verifying the test is in progress Only the Zone and GPS LEDs will be utilized
Appendix Rule Definitions Home/Away Status • When the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is in range of the Beacon, it will start receiving signals from the Beacon. When these signals are received by the 1 Piece (Gen 4), it will record a “Home” status. Likewise, when the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is unable to receive signals from the Beacon for five consecutive minutes, it will record an “Away” status. This indicates the 1 Piece (Gen 4) is out of range of the Beacon.
Violations and Definitions, Cont. 1 Piece (Gen 4) Strap • The strap has been compromised or removed from the 1 Piece (Gen 4). There will not be any notification to the offender that this has occurred unless the officer selects the Notify Offender with Vibrate option on this rule. 1 Piece (Gen 4) Unable to Connect • The 1 Piece (Gen 4) has a defined call-in interval that is determined by the contract.
Appendix Geographic Rules Zone Rules- The offender has violated a Zone set up by the user. The device will vibrate three times consecutively, and once every ten minutes thereafter, while in violation if the Notify with Vibrate feature is checked. The Zone LED will blink red. • Inclusion Zone o Geographic areas like home, work, or school where the offender is confined during an officer defined schedule. • Exclusion Zone o Geographic areas used to define off-limits areas to the offender.
Radio Frequency Exposure: For body worn operation, this monitor has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used in ankle worn configuration with a 3M bracelet designated for this product. The use of accessories not approved by 3M Company may cause your device to malfunction or in the case of unapproved electrical accessories may cause the device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of 3M Company.
Canada Note: CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme avec la norme RSS-210 d'Industrie Canada exempte de licence.
