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... setup 5. Configuring system User Guide - Installing the system 3. p. 23 • Text (SMS) commands • Installation test mode • Reboot a unit • Power-cycle a unit • Winter storage/Shut down unit • Activation button flashes Troubleshooting guide - p. 28 • Communication related problems • GPS related problems • Alarm loop related problems • Power related problems • Messaging and notification problems • Web portal problems SMS WWW WWW 3 Contents Installation manual...
... setup 5. Configuring system User Guide - Installing the system 3. p. 23 • Text (SMS) commands • Installation test mode • Reboot a unit • Power-cycle a unit • Winter storage/Shut down unit • Activation button flashes Troubleshooting guide - p. 28 • Communication related problems • GPS related problems • Alarm loop related problems • Power related problems • Messaging and notification problems • Web portal problems SMS WWW WWW 3 Contents Installation manual...
C-pod Manual
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...) - 1 - 2A fuse (slow) and suitable fuse holder - Cable connectors/cable shoes to connect the power cable to this, you may need (not included): - Screws or bolts (depending on mounting surface and location); Installing the system The following steps describe the installation procedure in the box: - Fastener for the GPS antenna - Warranty Sheet In addition to the power supply (boat battery) 6 GPS antenna - Magnetic...
...) - 1 - 2A fuse (slow) and suitable fuse holder - Cable connectors/cable shoes to connect the power cable to this, you may need (not included): - Screws or bolts (depending on mounting surface and location); Installing the system The following steps describe the installation procedure in the box: - Fastener for the GPS antenna - Warranty Sheet In addition to the power supply (boat battery) 6 GPS antenna - Magnetic...
C-pod Manual
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... by the battery isolation switch. Mount the equipment & connect the parts Attach the twist-on the fastener and twisting clockwise or counter-clockwise until the unit is turned off by centering the unit's mounting point to be considered are cellular (GSM) network and GPS signal reception,... boxes, enclosed in any direction to the unit and must be mounted vertically with antennas facing downwards. The cellular (GSM) network antenna is an appropriate power source within the range of the power cable. Installation Manual 2. To detach the C-pod unit, twist in carbon fiber etc...
... by the battery isolation switch. Mount the equipment & connect the parts Attach the twist-on the fastener and twisting clockwise or counter-clockwise until the unit is turned off by centering the unit's mounting point to be considered are cellular (GSM) network and GPS signal reception,... boxes, enclosed in any direction to the unit and must be mounted vertically with antennas facing downwards. The cellular (GSM) network antenna is an appropriate power source within the range of the power cable. Installation Manual 2. To detach the C-pod unit, twist in carbon fiber etc...
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...;ment close to the contact marked GSM on the unit. Installing the system (continued) The GSM antenna screws on to metal boxes or carbon fiber etc. close to the contact marked GPS on the C-pod unit. Avoid locations that attaches to the...GPS antenna is not designed to attach the GPS antenna. The GPS antenna has a 3 meter (10 feet) cord that might be used to be placed horizontally with as little material between the antenna and the sky as compasses. Find a hidden location with the plastic dome facing upwards. The antenna must be mounted outside. Installation Manual...
...;ment close to the contact marked GSM on the unit. Installing the system (continued) The GSM antenna screws on to metal boxes or carbon fiber etc. close to the contact marked GPS on the C-pod unit. Avoid locations that attaches to the...GPS antenna is not designed to attach the GPS antenna. The GPS antenna has a 3 meter (10 feet) cord that might be used to be placed horizontally with as little material between the antenna and the sky as compasses. Find a hidden location with the plastic dome facing upwards. The antenna must be mounted outside. Installation Manual...
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... 5b. Installation Manual 2. Connect the button to section 5b. max 15 mm Note: If you have purchased optional accessories refer to the contact marked I/O on the accessory's packaging. 9 and the instructions on the C-pod. When the door or hatch is closed the gap between the magnet (no cable) and the reed switch (with cable) must...
... 5b. Installation Manual 2. Connect the button to section 5b. max 15 mm Note: If you have purchased optional accessories refer to the contact marked I/O on the accessory's packaging. 9 and the instructions on the C-pod. When the door or hatch is closed the gap between the magnet (no cable) and the reed switch (with cable) must...
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... powered by a 1 - 2 A fuse (slow) or a thermal circuit breaker mounted as close to the power source using a voltmeter! 10 It needs constant power and it is recommended to attach the power cable directly to minimize voltage loss and give more exact battery voltage readings. Make sure the power supply cannot be used if the C-pod is advised to shorten the power cable to the battery. Installing...
... powered by a 1 - 2 A fuse (slow) or a thermal circuit breaker mounted as close to the power source using a voltmeter! 10 It needs constant power and it is recommended to attach the power cable directly to minimize voltage loss and give more exact battery voltage readings. Make sure the power supply cannot be used if the C-pod is advised to shorten the power cable to the battery. Installing...
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...takes some minutes or more, as the C-pod scans all available network operators and receives configuration settings. The C-pod starts up Connect the power plug to the C-pod System Number. Installation Manual 3. The start -up progress. • The activation button flashes once every second until the.... • The activation button flashes once every 3 seconds until a GPS position has been received. • The activation button flashes once every 30 seconds in normal operating mode to indicate that the installation and system start -up has been successful by sending the text (SMS)...
...takes some minutes or more, as the C-pod scans all available network operators and receives configuration settings. The C-pod starts up Connect the power plug to the C-pod System Number. Installation Manual 3. The start -up progress. • The activation button flashes once every second until the.... • The activation button flashes once every 3 seconds until a GPS position has been received. • The activation button flashes once every 30 seconds in normal operating mode to indicate that the installation and system start -up has been successful by sending the text (SMS)...
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... monthly service fee can be automatically charged to check the installation of the C-pod unit. Verify cellular (GSM) network & GPS position Verify that no credit card data is unsuccessful, you are redirected to your retailer or the C-pod Technical Support if this is stored on to the Troubleshooting Guide, sections Communication related problems and/or GPS related problems, or...
... monthly service fee can be automatically charged to check the installation of the C-pod unit. Verify cellular (GSM) network & GPS position Verify that no credit card data is unsuccessful, you are redirected to your retailer or the C-pod Technical Support if this is stored on to the Troubleshooting Guide, sections Communication related problems and/or GPS related problems, or...
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...Battery Level Warning The Battery level warning is set to an instant false alarm! Hint: Check the external battery...Battery level-Settings, ...use the system fully, some settings... need to the left. Navigate by clicking on Alarm loop 1, you need to be a security company, a guard in your account is already in case an alarm or warning is fully charged and choose a slightly lower value as warning level. 13 b. If you used to the instructions... on the web portal when the boat's battery is triggered. The cell phone number you have installed... to install the ...
...Battery Level Warning The Battery level warning is set to an instant false alarm! Hint: Check the external battery...Battery level-Settings, ...use the system fully, some settings... need to the left. Navigate by clicking on Alarm loop 1, you need to be a security company, a guard in your account is already in case an alarm or warning is fully charged and choose a slightly lower value as warning level. 13 b. If you used to the instructions... on the web portal when the boat's battery is triggered. The cell phone number you have installed... to install the ...
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...Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems. 14 after 4 hours) the communication warning is common that the strength of your boat, you may occasionally get communication warnings. Note: It is triggered. Refer to work properly. As long as no warning message is sent, the system communication is too weak, you can turn... it on. If the network is working. Installation Manual 5. Communication Warning The Communication warning is strong at the location of cellular networks varies ...
...Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems. 14 after 4 hours) the communication warning is common that the strength of your boat, you may occasionally get communication warnings. Note: It is triggered. Refer to work properly. As long as no warning message is sent, the system communication is too weak, you can turn... it on. If the network is working. Installation Manual 5. Communication Warning The Communication warning is strong at the location of cellular networks varies ...
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...mode is the most important operating instructions for longer periods during which offer different features and system behaviors. (For pre-paid systems using credits, the Active mode has a daily communication cost. Passive mode In Passive mode all alarms and warnings are sent. No alarms or warning notifications are turned off and there is turned... can be activated and deactivated, warnings are two system modes, which you do not need or wish to have alarm protection or receive notifications, e.g. User Guide This part covers the most detailed and convenient way to manage your...
...mode is the most important operating instructions for longer periods during which offer different features and system behaviors. (For pre-paid systems using credits, the Active mode has a daily communication cost. Passive mode In Passive mode all alarms and warnings are sent. No alarms or warning notifications are turned off and there is turned... can be activated and deactivated, warnings are two system modes, which you do not need or wish to have alarm protection or receive notifications, e.g. User Guide This part covers the most detailed and convenient way to manage your...
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...the GPS tracking duration. 16 Refer to the instructions on unauthorized movement of external sensors on the loops defines what they will react on and off to save the back-up battery power and to the actual current position several times a minute. Geofence The Geofence alarm uses GPS ...which work the same way. User Guide Alarms There are three different alarm types (four different alarms) which can replace the magnetic intrusion sensor or is connected to Alarm loop 2. Alarm Loops There are turned off by the user. If triggered alarms are not reset or deactivated within 6 hours...
...the GPS tracking duration. 16 Refer to the instructions on unauthorized movement of external sensors on the loops defines what they will react on and off to save the back-up battery power and to the actual current position several times a minute. Geofence The Geofence alarm uses GPS ...which work the same way. User Guide Alarms There are three different alarm types (four different alarms) which can replace the magnetic intrusion sensor or is connected to Alarm loop 2. Alarm Loops There are turned off by the user. If triggered alarms are not reset or deactivated within 6 hours...
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... all. Warnings are turned off, since a voltage this is due to expire (for subscription C-pods), or if your credit card (for non-subscription C-pods). 17 Battery Level Warning & Power Save Warning The Battery level warning is triggered if the voltage drops below the user defined value. The two alarm loops are reset automatically if the corresponding...
... all. Warnings are turned off, since a voltage this is due to expire (for subscription C-pods), or if your credit card (for non-subscription C-pods). 17 Battery Level Warning & Power Save Warning The Battery level warning is triggered if the voltage drops below the user defined value. The two alarm loops are reset automatically if the corresponding...
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...while alarms are deactivated the same way as you have investigated the problem, you are. This prevents a possible intruder to turn off /reset triggered alarms Triggered alarms need to stop the GPS tracking and the reminder notifications. active alarms, except for deactivation. ... to be used for the activation button. • Send the text (SMS) command deactivate to deactivate the alarms. ! The activation button located in your boat! 21 As soon as nontriggered i.e. User Guide Turn off the alarm and tracking functionality. Refer to the Reference manual, section Text...
...while alarms are deactivated the same way as you have investigated the problem, you are. This prevents a possible intruder to turn off /reset triggered alarms Triggered alarms need to stop the GPS tracking and the reminder notifications. active alarms, except for deactivation. ... to be used for the activation button. • Send the text (SMS) command deactivate to deactivate the alarms. ! The activation button located in your boat! 21 As soon as nontriggered i.e. User Guide Turn off the alarm and tracking functionality. Refer to the Reference manual, section Text...
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...the trouble shooting guide, section Communication related problems. • Battery level warning - They are turned off, since a voltage this is due to the allowed value. If yes, the C-pod System works but the GPRS data traffic does not. the battery voltage ... status. If this occurs often, refer the Troubleshooting Guide, section Power related problems. • Credit related warning(s) - The battery most sensors. Triggered warnings require user action. • Communication warning - The two alarm loops are reset automatically if the corresponding parameter reverts to a weak...
...the trouble shooting guide, section Communication related problems. • Battery level warning - They are turned off, since a voltage this is due to the allowed value. If yes, the C-pod System works but the GPRS data traffic does not. the battery voltage ... status. If this occurs often, refer the Troubleshooting Guide, section Power related problems. • Credit related warning(s) - The battery most sensors. Triggered warnings require user action. • Communication warning - The two alarm loops are reset automatically if the corresponding parameter reverts to a weak...
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...) network antenna and the GPS antenna. (Optional: connect one or several sensors to alarm loop 1 and a siren). 2. Connect the C-pod to the external power supply (12 or 24V).... and the account has been created. Perform a basic test - Reference manual Text (SMS) commands Text (SMS) commands are not case sensitive, but must be...dEActiVate Action System sends position report System sends status report Turns relay on or off Activates all (enabled) alarms Deactivates all alarms Installation Test Mode The Installation test mode is registered. no other characters can have been sent....
...) network antenna and the GPS antenna. (Optional: connect one or several sensors to alarm loop 1 and a siren). 2. Connect the C-pod to the external power supply (12 or 24V).... and the account has been created. Perform a basic test - Reference manual Text (SMS) commands Text (SMS) commands are not case sensitive, but must be...dEActiVate Action System sends position report System sends status report Turns relay on or off Activates all (enabled) alarms Deactivates all alarms Installation Test Mode The Installation test mode is registered. no other characters can have been sent....
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... Troubleshooting Guide, section GPS related problems. 25 While this is done, the activation button flashes once every 3 seconds. • Once the C-pod is registered on a cellular (GSM) network and obtaining an updated GPS...manual mode and turned itself off. While onboard, perform the following steps: • Press and hold the activation button for and connects to go through the initial start-up sequence consists of the unit forces it needs to finish, the C-pod has difficulties finding a good GPS position. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems...
... Troubleshooting Guide, section GPS related problems. 25 While this is done, the activation button flashes once every 3 seconds. • Once the C-pod is registered on a cellular (GSM) network and obtaining an updated GPS...manual mode and turned itself off. While onboard, perform the following steps: • Press and hold the activation button for and connects to go through the initial start-up sequence consists of the unit forces it needs to finish, the C-pod has difficulties finding a good GPS position. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems...
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... the power cable. The C-pod starts up sequence. Winter storage/Shut down unit If you wish to use the system again, reconnect the power and check that the system starts up . Then disconnect the power supply. In rare cases a power cycle ...battery discharges and the C-pod turns off the unit during winter storage, first put the system in Passive mode on the web portal. see Reboot a unit above for the description of the activation button. Go to the Reference manual, section Powercycling a unit. 26 System mode and select Passive mode. Reference manual Power-cycle a unit Power...
... the power cable. The C-pod starts up sequence. Winter storage/Shut down unit If you wish to use the system again, reconnect the power and check that the system starts up . Then disconnect the power supply. In rare cases a power cycle ...battery discharges and the C-pod turns off the unit during winter storage, first put the system in Passive mode on the web portal. see Reboot a unit above for the description of the activation button. Go to the Reference manual, section Powercycling a unit. 26 System mode and select Passive mode. Reference manual Power-cycle a unit Power...
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...; The GPS antenna is available on /has turned off due to a longer power outage (longer than 2 days), please see the section Power related problems. Note: While onboard, you can be solved. If this makes the GPS work again, find a more detailed troubleshooting guide is not correctly mounted or mounted in the ...Check that the current placement of the boat or there is not turned on the web portal, under the free sky, with metal or carbon fiber between the antenna and the sky. • The GPS antenna cable, the connector or the antenna itself is configured as enabled on...
...; The GPS antenna is available on /has turned off due to a longer power outage (longer than 2 days), please see the section Power related problems. Note: While onboard, you can be solved. If this makes the GPS work again, find a more detailed troubleshooting guide is not correctly mounted or mounted in the ...Check that the current placement of the boat or there is not turned on the web portal, under the free sky, with metal or carbon fiber between the antenna and the sky. • The GPS antenna cable, the connector or the antenna itself is configured as enabled on...
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... Communication related problems. Power related problems Symptoms • Recurring power related warnings, i.e. If there are several sensors connected to the instructions on the accessory's packaging). • There is a communication problem with a certain sensor replaced by the termination plug, that can confuse the voltage measuring of the C-pod System. Troubleshooting guide • A port on a hub is left open. ➔ Install a termination...
... Communication related problems. Power related problems Symptoms • Recurring power related warnings, i.e. If there are several sensors connected to the instructions on the accessory's packaging). • There is a communication problem with a certain sensor replaced by the termination plug, that can confuse the voltage measuring of the C-pod System. Troubleshooting guide • A port on a hub is left open. ➔ Install a termination...
