User's Guide

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SKYUS100BSERIESUSERGUIDE
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Powering theDevice
Youcanpoweryourdeviceusinganexternalpowersource.Whenapowersourceisconnected,the
Skyus100BSeriespowersupautomatically.WhenloadedwithanactiveSIM,it maytake uptotwo
minutes for the device to power up and register on the cellular network.
To power on the device using an external power source:
Connect the device to a powersource. This can be a 4 pin connector, USB, or Ethernet, see Connecting
your Device.
The LEDs will all blink white, signaling the device is starting up. When LEDs stabilize with
green/yellow/blue/red colors, the device is ready for use. The power button should be green showing
the device has sufficient external power.
Using the Backup Battery
TheSkyus100BSeriesfeaturesarechargeable3.8V4400mAh16.7WhLi-ionbackupbatterythat
providesupto12hoursofcriticalpowerforalertingduringpowerlossinstationaryenvironmentsand
usageinvehicleenvironmentswhenthevehicleisoff.Thebatterywillchargewhenconnectedtoany
external powersource.
NOTE: The backup battery is not designed for primary use.
WARNING! The backup battery will charge when external device temperatures are within
-20 50° C. Outside of this range, the battery charging circuit will be disabled. Li-ion batteries are not
safetouseinenvironmentsoutsideof-20
60C.Ifitispossiblethatthedevicewillseetemperatures
outside of this range, please remove the battery from the device and discontinue use with the battery.
Failuretocomplywiththeseoperatingrangesmayresultinextensivedamagetothedeviceand/or
thedevice’ssurroundingarea.Ifthebatteryisnotneededinyourusecaseoryouwishtooperatethe
deviceoutsideofthisrange,pleaseproperlystoreordisposeofthebatteryaccordingtoyourlocal
waste managementauthority.
To power on the device using the backup battery:
1.
Press and hold the power button on the front of the device until the LEDs start blinking.
2.
The LEDs will all blink white, signaling the device is starting up. When LEDs stabilize with
green/yellow/blue/red colors, the device is ready for use. The power button should show
blue/yellow/red to indicate battery level status.