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Frequently
asked questions:
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Q:
Can I check my vehicle location from any computer?
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A:
Yes, with the coordinates received by your mobile
phone you can check your vehicle location from any
computer in the world with Internet access and Google
maps (no download or special software required).
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Q:
Can I track more than one vehicle from my mobile
phone?
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Yes, any number of vehicles. Just select the
tracker's number you want to track from your mobile
phone contacts list.
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Q:
Does the tracker remain
connected to the GSM network at all times?
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Yes, the tracker is always connected. The only
time the tracker is not connected to the network is
when there is no cellular coverage or the power is
disconnected.
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What happens if the vehicle battery is disconnected? |
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The tracker will automatically text your mobile
with WARNING - VEHICLE BATTERY LOW, provided the
battery back-up is connected and the batteries are in
good order.
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What happens if the back-up battery is disconnected? |
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The tracker will automatically text your mobile with
WARNING - BACK-UP BATTERY LOW, provided the vehicle
battery is connected.
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Q:
If the status LED light is solid Red, what does this
mean?
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A:
It indicates that there is no cellular coverage at
your location and is a warning that text messages
cannot be sent or received.
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Q:
If the status LED light is
solid Green, what does this mean?
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It indicates that the system is searching for a GPS
signal.
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Q:
Can the tracker send text messages to more than one
mobile phone?
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No, it is dedicated to
send messages to just one mobile phone. You can
easily change which mobile phone receives the
messages.
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Q:
What happens if someone
calls the tracker by mistake (voice or text)?
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Nothing, the tracker ignores voice calls and all text
messages not commencing with your password.
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Q:
Do pre-pay SIM cards have to be removed from the
tracker to top up for credit?
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A:
Generally speaking no, but
check with your SIM card supplier. Some card
suppliers offer auto-pay which automatically tops up
the card when it drops below a minimum value (check
with your card supplier).
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Q:
What happens if my pre-pay SIM card has no credit
remaining?
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The tracker will not send messages - of any type.
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Q:
Can the GPS antenna and status LED be hidden out of
sight?
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For optimum accuracy the GPS antenna is best on top of
the dashboard with clear line of sight with the
sky. However, it could be installed underneath
the dashboard as long as it is not obstructed or close
to any metal that may shield the satellite signals -
this could affect positional accuracy by several
metres so it is recommended to try various mounting
positions for best results. The LED is also a useful
deterrent as well as a GSM/GPS status indicator but
you may choose to hide it after installation if you
don't want the tracker's presence to be known.
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Q:
Does the weather affect GPS operation?
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A:
GPS systems are able to overcome most weather problems
but heavily overcast skies, solar activity, earth
rotation, atmospheric density, building reflections
etc can affect positional accuracy.
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Q:
Will the tracker flatten
my vehicle battery?
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A:
The tracker nominally consumes only 10mA and a battery
in good fully charged condition is not affected under
normal vehicle usage. The tracker will
automatically text your mobile to advise if the
vehicle battery or battery back-up becomes low.
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