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The Yellowbrick 3 Tracker is a
self-contained battery powered
GPS tracking device
It uses satellites toget GPSfixes and
transmit its position back to base.
Therefore, it needs to have a good view of the sky to operate properly.
To turn the trackeron:
To turn the tracker on, simply hold down the OK button (1) for 10 seconds. You
will see the screen light up with the Yellowbrick logo when the unit has been
turned onsuccessfully.
Make sure the unit isoutside when it isturned on:
The tracker will attempt to transmit as soon as it has been turned on, and will
then revert to transmitting at its normal frequency. Whenever the tracker is trying
to transmit, a green light will flash on thekeypad.
Sending a ‘one-off’ position report:
To send a one-off position report, first press any key to turn the screen on. Then
hold down the UP (2) button for 10 seconds. The screen will say ‘Manual
Position?’ and then press theOK button (1).
To send an alert message:
First press any key to turn the screen on. Then, lift the flap at the top of the
tracker, and hold down the red alert button (4) for 10 seconds. The screen will
say ‘Sending Alert...’ - ensure that the unit has the best view of the sky possible
and leave the unit for 5minutes. You can repeat thisprocess.
To charge:
If you need to charge the unit, simply unscrew the waterproof blue cap (3)on the
back and plug in the USB charger. The light on the keypad will go red when the
unit is charging. Please ensure the USB port cap is replaced afterwards to
ensure theunit stays waterproof.
To turn the trackeroff:
Under normal circumstances you will not be required to de-activate the tracker.
This will be done remotely at the end of the hire period. If you need to do this,
special instructions will be provided.
Yellowbrick 3
Basic Instruction Guide
Updated 7th June 2011
OK Button UP Button On Rear, USB Port
Alert Button
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