E-TRAK/R 5000 Bedienungsanleitung
RDF Pulse and GPS
Enhanced Tracking System
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The following information is provided as a
service to our law enforcement customers who
require a Part 90 station license.
You will need to provide two documents:
• Form 600 (the application form)
• Form 159 (the filing fee form)
Forms can be obtained from the FCC on their
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You can also contact the FCC using their FAX
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Additional instructions are available by
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how to contact
For operator and troubleshooting
information, customers are encouraged to
refer to the details in this manual. For
additional clarification or instruction, or to
order parts, contact
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OVERVIEW
Introduction
The E-TRAK/R 5000 is a combination RDF
(Radio Direction Finding) and GPS tracking
and locating system. RDF pulse technology is
used to conserve beacon battery life and track
at long ranges. GPS technology is used to
precisely locate both the tracking vehicle and
the target beacon.
Through the use of a PDA Control Head using
E-TRAK/R software, the E-TRAK/R 5000 can
command the EVB series beacon using an
integral 10 Watt command transmitter. The
beacon can be commanded to transmit its
current GPS location periodically through a
"GPS Track" soft key. Additionally, the beacon
can be commanded to send "Fast Updates."
This is useful when you want to close-in on
the target. The beacon can also be com-
manded to sleep and awake with motion.
The key advantage gained by combining RDF
and GPS techniques is the improved
certainty of range and bearing. The E-TRAK/R
receiver and the E-beacon both have GPS
receivers. The E-TRAK/R compares the two
locations automatically, and calculates relative
bearing and range which is displayed on the
control head.
Components
• Water Resistant Case Including Custom Foam Cutouts
• PDA Control Head
• E-TRAK/R 5000
• Command TX Antenna and Cable
• DC Power Cable
• AC Power Supply for PDA
• Data Interface Cable
• E-Beacon
• AA5 Covert Antenna Array (with integral GPS antenna)
E-TRAK/R 5000
Ruggedized
PDA Case
DC Power
Cable
AC Power
Cable to
Charge PDA
E-Beacon EVB Series
Magnet
Plate
Beacon Batteries Access Panel
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OVERVIEW
Features
•Synthesized receiver
•Excellent sensitivity and selectivity
•Advanced “software defined radio” design
•Long range performance
•Excellent Multipath Rejection
•Excellent Bearing Accuracy
•Full-Band Coverage
•Multiple Tracking Modes and Pulse
Formats
•Wireless Enabled PDA (Control Head)
•PDA Data Interface
• GPS data from E-Beacon and E-TRAK/R
•10 Watt VHF, 220 MHz or UHF Command
Transmitter
•Auxiliary RS-232 Interface for
programming, and mapping interface
•Local Status LED indicators - for GPS, UHF,
VHF Active, Fault, Wireless, Command
Transmitter, Power LED
•Conditioned Power input for 10 – 32
VDC power
•Support for EVB and VB-3S beacons
•Compatibility with antenna arrays
•Aircraft and ground tracking modes
Optional Accessories
• Four Element Vertical
Tracking Antenna Array in alternative
bands (UHF/VHF)
• Spare E-Beacon
• Beacon Hardwire Installation Kit
• Beacon Software Programming Kit
Command TX Antenna Beacon GPS Antenna
Spare PDA
Touch Screen
Styli (3)
Screwdriver
PDA Belt Clip
PDA Interface Cable
PDA Vehicular DC Power Cable
PDA
Control
Head
Beacon
Antenna
.
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QUICK START
Get Started
To begin using the E-TRAK/R 5000, complete the following steps:
1Carefully unpack all of the components of your E-TRAK/R-5000 system.
Quick Start instructions are under the foam in the lid. The E-TRAK/R is
not intended to operate in it’s transport case with the top lid closed.
2The Enhanced Vehicle Beacon should be assembled and tested prior to
deployment in the field. Assembly consists primarily of attaching one or
two antennas and power, either fresh batteries or vehicular wiring. The
Enhanced Vehicle Beacon can be attached to the target vehicle either as
a “slap and dash” battery powered, or “parasitic powered” with optional
hardwire installation kit. Refer to the Enhanced Vehicle Beacon manual
for detailed instructions on how to prepare and install the E-Beacon.
3Install the AA5 Covert Antenna Array on the tracking vehicle. Position
the array on the centerline of the roof of the tracking vehicle with the
arrow pointing directly forward. Strong magnets are built into the feet of
the antenna array for vehicles with steel roofs.
WARNING: It is mandatory to use the straps to prevent the antenna
from sliding off a vehicle and creating damage.
4Connect the AA5 Covert Antenna Array to the connector labeled UHF or
VHF on the front panel of the E-TRAK/R 5000 (depending on the band
you are using). Note that the GPS antenna is also built into the AA5.
Connect the GPS Antenna cable to the SMA GPS Antenna connector on
the front panel of the E-TRAK/R 5000. Finger-tighten the two connector
thumbscrews.
5If you are using the optional four element vertical tracking array,
connect a discrete GPS Antenna to the GPS Antenna connector on the
front panel of the E-TRAK/R 5000. Place the GPS antenna on the
vehicle.
QUICK START
E-TRAK/R 5000 Kit
(Access Panel Open)
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2
E-Beacon Battery Compartment
AA5 Covert Tracking Antenna Array
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WARNING: Metal roof racks or
snow and ice on the antenna
may attenuate the signal.
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QUICK START
6Assemble the Command TX Antenna to the Magnetic Base and place on
the vehicle. It is best to maximize the distance between the Command
Transmitter Antenna and the AA5 Covert Antenna Array. Connect the
Command TX Antenna to the CMND TX connector on the front panel of
the E-TRAK/R 5000.
7Connect DC Power to the E-TRAK/R 5000. A DC power cable is
provided, which connects to a conditioned power input labeled
10-32 VDC on the front panel of the E-TRAK/R 5000. Connect the cable
to 10 to 32 VDC vehicular power. Keep in mind most vehicular power
adaptor ports are NOT powered up when the vehicle is turned off. The
PWR STATUS LED will be green with applied power and yellow when
using the internal battery.
8Connect the PDA Control Head to the E-TRAK/R 5000. If using the
Wireless link, no physical connection is necessary, however you should
plug the PDA Power cable into the 10 VDC connector on the E-TRAK/R
5000 front panel to charge the PDA batteries. The Wireless Antenna for
communication with the Control Head is built into the E-TRAK/R 5000
and no connections are necessary. If using cabled mode, connect the
PDA Interface Cable between the PDA Serial Port and the PDA PORT
connector on the front panel of the E-TRAK/R 5000 (finger-tighten the
two thumb screws). Turn on the PDA Control Head with the ON/OFF/
DIM button. The E-TRAK/R Control Head Software starts automatically
and displays the main screen. Choose your PDA communication
method cabled/wireless with the Communication Link Status icon in
the lower right of your screen.
9Turn the E-TRAK/R 5000 Power Switch ON. The POWER LED should be
illuminated when vehicular power is connected. The communication
Link icon on the PDA display indicates the status during start-up.
When it turns to a solid green square you are ready to test the system.
6 Command TX Antenna
4 VHF Array and GPS
Antenna Connections
NOTE: Provide at least 20
feet of distance between the
E-TRAK/R 5000 and the
Enhanced Vehicle Beacon
when testing the command
beacon feature. Otherwise,
you might overdrive or
“swamp” the beacon receiver
causing poor performance.
8 PDA Cabled Connection
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QUICK START
12 From the main Display Screen Interface, press CH, select the channel
with the proper frequency for your beacon. Channel frequencies for
your E-TRAK/R can be modified in the Preferences Menu (see Channel
Settings page 19 for more information.)
13 Select the Tracking Mode you want to use - RDF Tracking or GPS
Tracking. To turn ON GPS Tracking, click on the Tracker button on the
bottom of the screen and select “GPS Track” from the Pop up menu.
14 Set the Tracking Mode for either AIR or GROUND (vehicle based)
tracking by clicking on the Tracker button then Preferences and the
Tracker Tab. Click Tracker button to exit menu options.
15 The wheel icon Motion Indicator in the bottom left of the display screen
indicates the movement status of the beacon; stopped, parked, or
motion.
16 Understanding the active tracking graphical interface. Flashing tail
lights on the silhouetted car icon illuminate each time a signal is
received from the beacon. The Grey “pie shaped” arch Bearing History
indicator represents RDF signals being received from the beacon and
the general direction they are coming from. The red bar Average Bearing
indicates the average sum of the RDF signals being received. In non-
GPS mode a blue arrowhead appears if you have the Filtered Average
turned off (RAW). This represents the direction of the last received RDF
signal. If GPS Track is ON, the arrowhead turns RED and indicates the
direction of the GPS coordinates received from the beacon.
Familiarize yourself with the E-TRAK/R software interface including PDA
volume settings, display brightness settings, text messages, finding
beacons, beacon ID management, and command/control of beacons by
reviewing pages 14-22 in this manual.
ON/OFF/DIM
Switch
Display
E-TRAK/R 5000
and E-Beacon
Controls
PDA Control Head
Exact Model May Differ
COMPONENTS
DC Power
Connector
ON/OFF
Switch
Power
LED
Battery
Status
LED
Wireless
LED
Command
Transmitter
LED
GPS Antenna
Connector
E-TRAK/R-5000 Front Panel Connections
Command
Transmitter
Antenna
Connector
UHF Receiver
Antenna
Connector
VHF Receiver
Antenna
Connector
Data
Output Serial Port for PDA
GPS
LED
UHF
LED
VHF
LED
PDA Power Out
E-TRAK/R 5000 Front Panel
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WIRELESS ACTIVE LED
The Active LED displays BLUE when there is
a 2-way active wireless link with the PDA
Control Head.
CMND TX LED
The Command Transmitter LED displays
GREEN when transmitting.
CMND TX Antenna Connector
The Command Transmitter Antenna BNC
Connector accepts a 50 Ohm VHF/UHF
cellular look-alike antenna. Always connect
the Command Transmitter Antenna before
operation to protect the circuitry.
WARNING: when using the E-TRAK/R in an
aircraft the supplied antenna terminator must be
installed on the Command TX Connector.
COMPONENTS
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF Switch is the
main power control for the
E-Trak/R-5000.
DC Power Connector
The DC Power Input Connector
accepts 10 to 32 VDC vehicular
power.
POWER STATUS LED
The Power Status LED displays GREEN
when the vehicle power is applied to the
DC Power connector. The Power Status
LED displays RED when vehicle power is
not available and the internal backup
battery is supplying power.
BATT STATUS LED
The Battery Status LED displays GREEN
when the internal backup battery is
charged normally. The Battery Status
LED displays RED when the internal
backup battery is not charging properly
or is missing.
Front Panel
NOTE: The command Transmitter is disabled
when operating on internal backup battery power.
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GPS LED
The GPS LED displays when the E-TRAK/R
GPS is operational.
GPS Antenna Connector
The GPS Antenna Connector attaches to the
GPS receiver antenna cable.
Back Panel
Programming Connector
The Hirose Connector accepts the
Programming Cable for use in programming
the device.
Auxiliary Connector
Data Output.
PDA Port
The PDA Port is the
RS-232 link for the
PDA Control Head
UHF Antenna Connector
The UHF Antenna Connec-
tor attaches to the UHF
receiver antenna cable.
UHF LED
The UHF LED displays when the UHF
receiver is active.
VHF Antenna Connector
The VHF Antenna Connec-
tor attaches to the VHF
receiver antenna cable.
VHF LED
The VHF LED displays when the VHF
receiver is active.
UHF and VHF Antenna Connectors and LED display
Make sure the antenna cable is plugged into the port
that shows the illuminated active receiver LED.
COMPONENTS
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