EMS Global Tracking SAT-232 SAT-232 Satellite Terminal User Manual LY052Y01 OSPREY PERSONAL TRACKER QUICK START GUIDE
EMS Global Tracking Ltd. SAT-232 Satellite Terminal LY052Y01 OSPREY PERSONAL TRACKER QUICK START GUIDE
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Step 2b – Add Your Osprey to the ViewPoint Application QUICK START GUIDE 2. On the Login page, enter your username (this is your email address) and password, then click SECURE LOGIN. What’s in the Box: • • • 1. Using your web browser, go to: http://emsviewpoint.com Osprey Personal Tracker Charger kit (including USB lead & international plug adapters) Quick Start Guide (this document) Note: If you see a security warning, click Proceed anyway, or the equivalent option in your browser. 3. If this is the first Osprey you have registered: • Click add terminal in the Welcome page. Introduction The Osprey is a compact, light-weight, personal tracker that uses Inmarsat and GPS satellites to provide regular position reporting and two-way messaging from most locations on the Earth's surface. If this is not the first Osprey you have registered: • Click the TERMINALS menu in the system menu, then click Add Terminal. 4. Enter the details of the Osprey when prompted: GPS Satellites Inmarsat Satellite Osprey Inmarsat Serial No. (ISN) and Serial Number – Printed on the label on the rear of the Osprey (ISN and SERIAL respectively). • Unit Name – A unique name of your choice. • Fleet Name – The name of the group of trackers to which this Osprey belongs (suggestion: use your company name). • 5. Follow the prompts, then exit ViewPoint. ViewPoint Application STEP 3 – Switch On the Osprey Complete the registration process as follows: Ground Station 1. Take your Osprey outside to a location with a good sky view to the south in the northern hemishere, or to the north in the southern hemisphere - refer to the Operator Manual for detailed information. 2. Switch on your Osprey by pressing the On/Off key for 2 seconds: Figure 1: Osprey Operation CAUTION: DO NOT SWITCH ON YOUR OSPREY UNTIL YOU REACH STEP 3!! PLEASE READ THE OPERATOR MANUAL for additional information. The manual is available as a download from the Help section in ViewPoint. On/Off Key 3. The Osprey starts the registration process: a) The Osprey acquires the GPS satellites. The top-right icon flashes during this process and is steady when the satellites are located. STEP 1 – Charge the Battery Before using the Osprey, charge the battery for a minimum of 6 hours using the supplied charger. The Osprey connects to the charger using the supplied USB cable. b) The Osprey connects to the Inmarsat satellite. The top-left icon flashes and shows the signal strength. Ensure there are at least two signal strength bars. A steady icon means the unit is connected. Replace the rubber bung after charging the unit. STEP 2 – Register the Osprey on the Web Site c) The Osprey sends a request to ViewPoint to complete the registration process, and awaits a reply. This section is for system administrators who need to register the Osprey before use in the field. The Osprey must be activated for use on an airtime account prior to registration. Skip to Step 3 if the Osprey has already been registered. Select OK when you see "Registration Complete". The Home page is displayed (see over). Step 2a – Create Your User Account Before registering your Osprey, you must have a user account with the EMS Global Tracking online service. If you already have one go directly to Step 2b. To create a user account: 1. Using your Web browser, go to: http://emsviewpoint.com Note: In extreme cases, the whole process may take up to 20 minutes. If you see a "Poor Sky View" or "Registration Failed" message, move to a location with a better sky view and select OK to try again. Refer to the Operator Manual for further information. 2. On the Login page, click the Register link provided for new users. 3. Enter your personal details on the registration page then click Register to submit them. An email message will be sent to you containing a link to activate your account. DO NOT log in until you receive the email. Click the link near the bottom of the email to complete the account setup. Note: If you have attempted to log in before clicking the link, select Reset Password on the login page to receive a new email. Normal Operation During normal operation, the Osprey reports its GPS position, heading and speed to ViewPoint at intervals scheduled in ViewPoint (default 8 minutes). It will receive any incoming messages and transmit any messages that you have composed. Between communication periods, the Osprey remains dormant, using very little battery power. Sending Your Own Messages Keypad On /Off ‒ Press for 2 seconds to switch the Osprey on or off. Left and Right soft keys ‒ Used to select menu options and acknowledge notification messages. Up/Down ‒ Used to scroll through menu options or message lines. You can create messages using a library of pre-defined message strings. Note: The message strings shown in this document may be different to those on your Osprey. To send a message: 1. Choose the Mailbox option on the Home page. 2. Select Compose. The Category page is displayed: Press to select the category of message you want to send. This reduces the number of messages available for selection in the next screen. Back/Home ‒ Goes back through menus, one page at a time, until the Home page is reached. Also steps directly to the Home page when pressed for more than 2 seconds. Point of Interest ‒ Sends a message recording a particular location without waiting for the next scheduled communication period. 3. Choose Select. The Message page is displayed: Press to select the message. Only messages applicable to the selected category are available. Alert ‒ Sets the Osprey into Alert mode. Protected by a rubber cover. Keypad Lock If you do not press any key for 45 seconds, the keypad locks and the screen goes dim. After a further 30 seconds, the Osprey enters standby mode. These features prevent accidental key operation and conserve power. To unlock the keypad, press any key, select Unlock, then OK. 4. Choose Select. The Additional Information page is displayed: Press to select additional information for the message. Screen Icons and Home Page 5. Choose Select. The Address page is displayed: Outgoing Message New Message to select the Press required recipient of the message. GPS Fix Alert Mode Inmarsat Satellite Service and Signal Strength 6. Choose Select. The Home page displays the current date and time and the time to the next scheduled connection to ViewPoint. The Preview page is displayed. Press to scroll through the message. Press to edit a previous step, or select Send to send it. Battery Charge Status (changes to when charging) Note: The Home page can be toggled to display current GPS coordinates by using the up or down scroll keys. Select OK when "Message Queued" is displayed. The message is transferred to the Outbox and is transmitted once a GPS fix is acquired. Sending a Point-of-Interest Message Pressing the Point-of-Interest (POI) key sends your current position and a selected message to ViewPoint. Using the Mailbox Incoming and outgoing messages are stored in the Osprey Mailbox. You can view them at any time. Note: All message strings and addresses are configured using ViewPoint. ALL messages are temporarily stored in the Outbox and move to the Sent Items folder only after acknowledgement from ViewPoint, Viewing Received Messages If a new message is received, the New Message icon ( the top left of the screen. To view the message: ) appears at 1. Choose the Mailbox option on the Home page. 2. Press to display the Inbox option, then choose Select. The Inbox page is displayed, showing you the date and time of the latest message: Press to see any further messages in the Inbox. 3. Select View to view the message content, For example: Press the message. to scroll through You can compose your own POI message by pressing momentarily. You can send a pre-defined message by pressing for 2 seconds. The POI message is saved in the Outbox and is transmitted when there is a valid GPS fix. Using Alert Mode Pressing and holding the Alert key ( ) for 2 seconds puts the Osprey into Alert Mode. An alert message is sent to ViewPoint, and the icons flash until the application acknowledges this message. The frequency of position reporting is changed (default every 2 minutes, as set in ViewPoint) and communication to the Inmarsat satellite remains open for faster message delivery. Note: Alert mode uses considerably more battery power. COMPLIANCE NOTICE (FCC & CE): Changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by EMS Global Tracking, may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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. For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC and CE exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the device a minimum of 0mm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC and CE RF exposure guidelines. © EMS Global Tracking 2010. L052Y01 Rev3, 5th May 2010.
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