TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. Version 1.1.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide 1 RemoteMDx, Inc. Overview This document describes the major features associated with the OTD Device Hardware and how to operate them. The operator may need to consult associated system documentation for additional detail. Copyright © 2006 RemoteMDx, Inc. All rights reserved.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide 2 RemoteMDx, Inc. Personal Safety and Health Responsibilities of Administrating Agencies The TrackerPALTM device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. It is the direct and sole responsibility of all agencies (government or private) that oversee use of TrackerPALTM to assure, and formally document, that wears of TrackerPALTM devices understand the safety and health topics below.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. (FCC) of the U.S. Government and by the Canadian regulatory authorities. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy. RF Energy Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In some circumstances your mobile device may cause interference with other devices. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide 3 RemoteMDx, Inc. Features & Limitations The section describes the features and limitations of this release of the Offender Tracking Device (OTD) units. 3.1 GPS Locations The unit intermittently monitors its location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) network. It can be expected to acquire and maintain a valid fix whenever it is in direct line of sight of a minimum of three to four GPS satellites with sufficient signal strength.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. Unit Interface: Inputs: Button #1 Name: Call button Location: Top left of unit when facing it Feedback: Should provide a “click” sensation when depressed, and a simulate “click on” / “click off” sound when depressed / released.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. Speaker: Location: Under shield at front of unit Microphone: Location: Two tiny holes at bottom left corner on front of unit Vibrator: Location: Inside unit Access Hatch: Location: Metal panel on back of unit SIM Socket: Location: Under access hatch at back of unit JTAG Interface: Location: White rectangular plug under SIM socket behind access hatch Tamper Detect: Location: Spring pins under SIM socket behind access hatch Copyright © 2006 RemoteMDx, Inc.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. Copyright © 2006 RemoteMDx, Inc. All rights reserved.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide 4 RemoteMDx, Inc. User Guide The following describes the Pre-Production unit's various operational scenarios, including events, user inputs, device outputs, and operational standards and recommendations. 4.1 Activation & Shutdown 3.1.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. Scenario A: 1) Execute Power Off command from the Gateway Interface 2) OTD will reply to acknowledge, and then shutdown a short while later (approximately 5 secs.) Scenario B: 1) Remove external battery 2) Press Reset button, if present Scenario C: 1) Remove external battery 2) Wait for device to power off. This is a configurable setting, which defaults to running until the internal battery is depleted (approximately 2 hours). 4.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. message (configurable). 3) Recharge the external battery as described below. 4.3 External Battery Charging A fully charged external battery will allow approximately twelve to twenty-four hours of passive operation. (This is highly dependent on GSM signal strength, sleep modes enabled, amount of messaging traffic, and internal battery charge level). There are two indicator lights on the charger: power and charging.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. 9) External Battery Removed Timeout 10) External Battery Attached 11) External Battery Low 12) External Battery Critical 13) Internal Battery Low 14) Internal Battery Critical 15) Access Hatch Opened 16) Strap Cut or Tampered With (Optical and/or Electrical tamper circuits) 17) Device Error Such automated GPS location and alarm/event messages and are sent immediately to the predefined server URL (Universal Resource Locator) on the Internet over GPRS.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. “Regular” ring tone alert on incoming call 3.4.2 Configurable System Default Values Primary Call Center Number: SecureAlert specified number Secondary Call Center Number: SecureAlert specified number Incoming Call Auto Answer timeout: 5 seconds Outgoing Call timeout: 20 seconds 3.4.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. 3.4.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. 3.6.1 Entering Diagnostics Mode Usage: Toggle Unit Into and Out of Diagnostics Mode From Normal Run Mode 1) Press and hold Call Button for approx.
TrackerPAL™ Operations Guide RemoteMDx, Inc. 3. 8 Power LED Blink Patterns Blink color indicates the battery charge level of the battery currently in use Blink rate indicates the battery that is currently being used Blink pattern indicates charging status Blink Color: 1) Green Battery Normal 2) Amber Battery Low 3) Red Battery Critical NOTE: When a “Seeking Battery Status” state occurs, (ie. Blink Rate is 0.5 Seconds between blinks) the Red LED will also be used.
