YB3 MK1 User Manual - G
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1. Bluetooth Pairing Loss Alert If this option is turned on should the unit lose its pairing with a Bluetooth device then an automatic alert will be sent Geo fence Alert This alert type allows you to set your current position then set a distance Should the device leave the pre defined circular area an automatic alert will be sent Settings Menu Screen idle After a set number of seconds the screen will timeout to save battery This option allows you to set the number of seconds before this happens Screen lock In this menu you can turn on off the screen lock and set a PIN code to access the device When this option is turned on you must enter a PIN code to be able to access the menu system A PIN code is entered by working clockwise around the keypad from LEFT so LEFT UP RIGHT DOWN You press each key the right number of times for the PIN code so for example with the PIN 1234 you would PRESS LEFT once UP twice RIGHT three times and DOWN four times The unit would then let you into the system GPS Wakeup time Early Wakeup By default the unit will wake up 20 seconds before the automatic position reporting time in order to obtain a GPS fix before transmission In challenging conditions or where visibility of the sky is limited it may be required to increase this wakeup time to allow the GPS more time to get a fix Options range from 20 seconds to 3 minutes By increasing this time battery life will be decr2. 9 A a E i 9 9 BON reese ese aac se E eres eck see ee eects tee te eee hes 10 oO A A 10 O A oo a A EE 10 e A An 10 Custom Preset Message 10 Sending a message to your YelloWbriCk nrmniansnsnnsaananaanannanaanananaanaananannanaa manna 10 uuu 11 Mark 11 Custom WWOY COMME LISTS a 11 Advanced Menu inician 11 Deactivation T rning Ola 11 Device MITE MANG iria 11 Replacing 11 eine 11 Fault Finding and SUpport arras 12 Trouble SOOM sresa a alia ii 12 A PP A 12 Battery Life Sucina cai 12 Important Note To remain in compliance with EMC regulations USB cables used with this device must remain less than 3m in length Using the Yellowbrick V3 The Basics Device Orientation Set up and Key Features This section outlines the Yellowbrick Two Way Messenger s capabilities and describes how to utilize them when in the field User Interface Yellowbrick V3 s user interface consists of a mono display and 5 buttons One alert button and four navigation buttons The Yellowbrick V3 is designed to be used in conjunction with either the YBlog system for individual use or the Yellowbrick Back Office system for corporate use Orientation Your Yellowbrick is equipped with both Iridium amp GPS antennas located in the top of
3. not transmit or receive any position reports or messages Activated When turned on the device will show the Yellowbrick V3 logo on the home screen The display will automatically turn itself off after a pre defined interval default is 20 seconds in order to save battery power To wake up the screen simply press any key In this mode the Yellowbrick V3 will automatically send position reports and messages as per its current settings There are several indicators on this screen In Out how many messages are waiting to be read or are waiting to be sent Battery power of battery remaining Status what the tracker is currently doing Pressing the UP or DOWN button will also display an information page which shows the details of the last position report and whether a GPS fix and Iridium transmission were successful for that report The Yellowbrick V3 has a fully featured menu system allowing you to access and adjust a large number of facilities and settings The menu structure is outlined below Accessing the menu To access the menu press the OK button The menu can only be accessed when the device is activated Tracking Menu Status on off Choosing this option allows you to turn the automatic position reporting on or off When turned on the Yellowbrick V3 will automatically obtain a GPS fix and transmit it at a set frequency see below Send Manual Report Choosing this option will prompt the Yell
4. take a GPS fix and transmit the waypoint to the back office Custom Waypoint Lists Itis possible to customize the waypoint type list on your Yellowbrick to better suit your own personal needs Facilities and instructions to do this can be found in your YBlog admin panel for individual customers and in the back office system for Corporate customers Advanced Menu The advanced menu will have a number of features dependent on your Yellowbrick V3 model These features are for advanced use only and should only be adjusted under instruction from a member of Yellowbrick staff or following specific instructions Deactivation Turning Off The Yellowbrick V3 cannot be turned off completely but can be deactivated much like a standby mode for your TV The unit can be deactivated by choosing DEACTIVATE from the menu and then pressing OK to confirm Note the green light may continue to flash for a few minutes after de activation This is because the Yellowbrick will try to complete any transmissions that are currently in progress before turning off completely Device Maintenance Replacing the Battery Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced The Yellowbrick V3 battery is not user replaceable it can only be replaced by your Yellowbrick V3 service provider To clean your Yellowbrick V3 unplug all cables and turn off Then use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean any di
5. you want to be able to rely on an instant GPS fix when you fire a manual report With GPS Hot turned ON this means the GPS chip is continually keeping track of your position so there is no delay between the time you fire a manual report and the time the position is marked Note This mode will use power more quickly than other tracking modes since the GPS chip is kept on all of the time Timer Alert This option allows you to set an alert message to be sent after a pre defined interval This is useful if you would like to send an alert in the eventuality that you are not able to cancel the alert within a pre defined time Timers can be chosen between 5 minutes to 12 hours Dead Man s Switch The dead man s switch alert allows you to seta freguency You are then reguired to press a button on the device every X minutes when prompted to confirm you are still with the device If a button is not pressed every X minutes when prompted then an automatic alert is sent Temperature Alert Should the temperature exceed a certain defined value then an automatic alert will be sent This option allows you to turn this alert type on off and set the temperature over which the alert will be sent Power Loss Alert If this option is turned on should the unit lose external power then an automatic alert will be sent USB Loss Alert If this option is turned on should the unit lose a USB data connection then an automatic alert will be sent
6. your device For the best results it is important to be mindful of the orientation of your device when in use To ensure good satellite signal the antennas should be clear of obstructions and have a clear view of the sky Examples of obstructions include a heavily wooded area or inside a vehicle or building Environments such as these offer very little if any view of the sky In these instances it would be best to reposition your device so that it can have a clear view of the sky such as in a clearing on the dashboard or rear window of a car or on a windowsill Once switched ON your Yellowbrick V3 will try to obtain a GPS signal The time taken to obtain a signal will vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been used for a while to few seconds when the device is regularly used OK Button UP Button On Rear USB Port 4 Alert Button Charging and Switching The Yellowbrick V3 has an internal rechargeable battery which must be charged before use Before the first use we recommend the device is left on charge overnight Your Yellowbrick V3 can be charged from any USB compatible charging device although we recommend you use the provided charger whenever possible To charge the unit Connect the charger to a wall outlet Attach the USB cable to the charger Unscrew the cap from the rear to reveal the USB port Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the device When
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8. charging the light on the front of the keypad will be red The red light will flash for 5 minutes when the unit has finished charging and will then go off The estimated charging time to fully charge the device is 7 to 8 hours from completely discharged The device can be used whilst charging however the charging cycle will complete more quickly if the device is deactivated The device can be used with a partially charged battery Your Yellowbrick V3 is now ready for use You can turn it on by pressing and holding the OK button for 5 seconds Sending a basic alert The alert button is located under the flap at the top of the unit To trigger an alert lift the flap and hold down the alert button for a few seconds The screen will display Sending Alert and the Yellowbrick will try to transmit an alert message If you are in an alert situation ensure that you give your alert the best possible chance of sending by considering the orientation of the device Ensure it has a good view of the sky or as good a view as is possible in your situation The better the view of the sky the more likely it is that your alert will be received The alert button will work even if the unit is deactivated Features and Facilities Operating Modes De activated When the device is deactivated the screen will show the current battery percentage and will display NOT ACTIVE the screen In this mode the Yellowbrick V3 will
9. eased Screen brightness By default the screen is set to 50 brightness This option allows you to change the screen brightness for better viewing in bright sunlight Increasing the brightness will decrease battery life Stealth mode Turning on stealth mode will stop the screen from turning on when a button is pressed and will also stop the LED from flashing when the unit is trying to transmit or receive It is still possible to access the menu when in Stealth mode but a PIN code must be entered to get into the unit see earlier section on Screen Lock User Mode not fully implemented This setting will remove some of the more complex menus and options from the system to allow for ease of operation for different types of user Options are Standard Advanced Language This setting will change the language of the device from the default English to other languages Send Config Report This menu option will prompt the Yellowbrick V3 to send a configuration report detailing its current setup to the back office system Bluetooth Menu Turn on off By default the Bluetooth chip is turned off on the Yellowbrick V3 This is to conserve battery From this option you can turn the Bluetooth pairing and messaging capabilities on off Dependent on the Bluetooth accessories and sensors you have purchased you may have other options on this menu Android OS Software The Yellowbrick Messenger app is available to down
10. load from the Android and Apple App Stores this software allows you to pair your smartphone or tablet with the Yellowbrick V3 and send messages to email and SMS destinations through it from anywhere in the world It also allows you to update your social media status amongst other features This is called Advanced Messaging and is only available on some Yellowbrick V3 models You will need a username and password to pair your Yellowbrick Messenger app with the device Your individual username and password is shown on the admin home page of your YBlog just after you log in Messages Menu New Message From this menu you can choose to send a new preset message Messages sent using the device will go to your chosen destinations which are pre setup using either your YBlog individual customers or back office system corporate customers You can choose whether you would like an acknowledgement from the receiver and if you wish to send the message immediately or if not the message will be sent on the next scheduled transmission When you are finished choosing writing your message pressing OK will put the message into the outbound queue ready to send Remember if you chose the Send Immediately option then the Yellowbrick V3 will try to send straight away If not then the Yellowbrick V3 will queue the message and attempt send it at the same time as the next scheduled position report Freetext You can also send free tex
11. nd sent items then you can do so using this option Custom Preset Message Lists Itis possible to customize the preset message list on your Yellowbrick to better suit your own personal needs Facilities and instructions to do this can be found in your YBlog admin panel for individual customers and in the back office system for Corporate customers Sending a message to your Yellowbrick Every Yellowbrick V3 has its own e mail address which you would have been provided with at registration You can write your email address here for safe keeping People can send emails to this address and those emails will be forwarded through to your Yellowbrick and picked up at the next transmission New messages will go into the Inbox Any messages you send from your Yellowbrick to e mail contacts will also come from this e mail address and people can reply directly to those emails as well Similarly people can reply to any text messages they receive from your Yellowbrick and these replies will also be routed through Note Only registered contacts are allowed to send you emails to add contacts to your allowed list use your YBlog admin panel individual customers or the Yellowbrick Back Office system corporate customers Mark Waypoint Using this feature you can mark interesting points and send them to the back office for the display Choosing Mark Waypoint will allow you to choose the type of waypoint and the system will then
12. owbrick V3 to obtain an immediate GPS fix and transmit the position immediately This function is also possible from the home screen by pressing holding the UP button for 2 seconds History The history screen allows you to see the last 10 attempted position reports and their associated data time lat lon altitude and whether the reports were sent successfully over Iridium Report Frequency Using this menu option the frequency of automatic position reporting can be viewed and set Options range from Continuous which will obtain and send reports as quickly as possible to 12 hours allowing for 2 automatic reports per day There is also a BURST mode Burst Mode Burst mode allows the Yellowbrick to collect many GPS reports in order to get more accurate tracking information but to send them asa batch in order to keep airtime costs down For example the Yellowbrick can collect a GPS fix every 5 seconds and then transmit those positions once per minute To set burst mode in the Report Frequency you need to choose Burst Then in the Burst Settings menu you can choose how often you wish to take a fix Burst fix and how often you wish to transmit Burst transmit Note This mode will use power more quickly than other tracking modes since the GPS chip is kept on all of the time GPS Hot In some situations you may want to immediately mark a position with a manual report whilst travelling at speed In this sort of situation
13. rt Do not use alcohol or abrasive substances to clean your device Periodic lubrication of the USB rear cap using a silicon lubricant will reduce the risk of water penetration Fault Finding and Support Battery Life Expectations These battery life predictions assume the following If something isn t working correctly switch off the Yellowbrick wait e display usage until the green light has stopped flashing can sometimes be up to 5 e Bluetooth off minutes and then switch on again e GPS Early wake set to 20s SD Card logging 15 set to ON a small improvement may be seen if this is set to OFF Ensure the unit is fully charged e Clear sky conditions If the tracker is totally unresponsive and charging has not worked a Interval Transmissions Hours Days Weeks Months full factory reset can be carried out To do this press and hold the el ALERT and DOWN buttons together for 10 seconds A red light will appear on the unit Release the unit will then be reset to 2 0 08 including all tracking frequencies settings and Fahour 1694 6779 2825 404 94 If neither of the above work then please get in touch with the Yellowbrick helpdesk using the details below As with all portable battery powered devices battery life can be significantly shortened by extreme temperatures and some usage Helpdesk patterns Key factors which will shorten the number of transmissions po
14. ssible on For assistance please contact the Yellowbrick support team by a battery charge are emailing support yellowbrick tracking com it would greatly help us if you provided the following information e Use of Bluetooth facilities and contact number Use of GPS Hot Mode and Burst Mode Serial number of the Yellowbrick V3 see serial number label e Poor positioning so poor view of the sky Symptoms of the fault e Use of the device with the display on for long periods of time History of action taken to attempt to rectify the fault
15. t messages using a pinball style on screen keyboard Note we do not recommend this for long messages To do this go into free text use the left right up down buttons to move around the keyboard and press LEFT and RIGHT together to choose a letter When you have finished choose EXIT to confirm and send your message As mentioned this is NOT a good way to send long messages and we would suggest either pairing with a smartphone tablet or using preset messages where possible Inbox This page allows you to cycle through messages received on the Yellowbrick V3 You can choose if you wish to delete messages or reply to them Message details shown are the date time source and the message itself Sent Items This page allows you to cycle through messages sent from the Yellowbrick V3 You can choose if you wish to delete messages Message details shown are the date time destination and the message itself The Yellowbrick V3 will also indicate ifthe message was successfully sent and if it was acknowledged if an acknowledgement was requested Outbox This page allows you to cycle through messages waiting in the queue to be sent You can review these messages and delete them from the outbox if you change your mind and do not wish to send them any more From the outbox you can also force an immediate retry send of all messages waiting to be sent Remove All If you want to clear all old messages from your inbox a
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