Install Guide – Micro

Install Guide – Micro

Device Provisioning

  1. The Micro comes with a pre-installed SIM card and is provisioned on our GPS tracking platform.
  2. Each device is checked for connectivity prior to being delivered to a client site.
  3. The device is IP67 rated. It is important to ensure that the device is correctly assembled to achieve the IP rating. Failure to do so may result damage to the product.
  4. Please ensure that:
    1. The enclosure is not damaged before installation.
    2. Seals supplied with the product are correctly placed.
    3. Only screws supplied with the product are used.
    4. The guidelines for closing and sealing the product are followed.
    5. The device is only ever opened in a clean, dry environment.

Battery Precautions

  1. It is very important to use 1.5V Lithium AAA batteries.
  2. If you use normal Alkaline AAA batteries then the batteries will only operate for about 50% of their useful life.
  3. The Micro uses 3 x 1.5V AAA Lithium batteries.
Warning: The Micro does not have reverse voltage protection. Take care to insert the batteries with the correct polarity.

Battery Recommendations

  1. The cellular modem on the Micro draws large peak currents when transmitting and the modem requires a certain minimum voltage to operate.
  2. Because of this we highly recommend the use of "off-the-shelf" Lithium batteries available at your local retail or hardware outlet, as they can maintain their voltage across their useful life and can deliver good peak currents.
  3. The following alkaline batteries are recommended:
    1. Energizer Ultimate Lithium
    2. Varta Lithium
Note: The Micro does not support higher voltage 3.6V Lithium Thinyl Chloride batteries - do NOT use these as they will damage the regulator in the Micro!

Installation Tips

  1. Housing Assembly:
    1. Ensure that the clear silicon seal is in good condition, is lying flat and is not fouled by any plastic swarf or by protruding connector cables.
    2. Place the lid on the base and gently squeeze it shut. Foam in the lid will compress against the batteries, holding them firmly in place when the unit is turned over.
    3. Tighten the 4 screws gradually, partially tightening each screw in turn. On the first assembly, the screws may be quite stiff. An electric screwdriver with a torque limiting clutch is recommended. The screws should be tightened up to a torque of 0.7 Newton metres (Nm).
  1. This device can be mounted on the asset to be tracked using screws, bolts, cable ties or industrial adhesives.
  2. When choosing a mounting point, you have two competing goals:
    1. To minimise the chances of the device being accidentally crushed or dislodged.
    2. To maximise the GPS and mobile reception and provide adequate ventilation.
  3. Since the Micro is a battery powered device, reception is critical to its performance.
  4. When Alkaline batteries are being used, it is important to choose a mounting point that will not result in elevated temperatures.
  5. Mounting the device in a horizontal orientation with the label side facing down is recommended.
  6. Do not mount under metal objects.
  7. The device should be mounted as far away from the radio and speakers as possible.
Note: A poor choice of mounting point can extend the GPS lock time to minutes, or cause it to time out entirely so care must be taken when choosing a mounting point. 

Maintenance

  1. Battery Maintenance:
    1. When replacing the batteries, please ensure that the Micro is properly reset, so that the battery life statistics and battery level are correctly updated.
    2. The LED next to the GPS antenna should flash briefly when fresh batteries are inserted.
    3. If it does not, it means the unit has not yet reset. In this case, remove the batteries for a while to allow any residual charge to drain and then reinsert them.
    4. To maximise battery life, the LED should not remain lit after the first connect / sleep cycle following battery insertion.
Warning: Please be sure to take adequate precautions if extreme weather has caused the old batteries to leak. Any leaked electrolyte and associated gases from batteries should be treated with great caution, as they are highly corrosive. 
  1. Seal Maintenace:
    1. When replacing the batteries, please inspect the condition of the silicon seal.
    2. Seals should be replaced every 3 years to ensure reliable performance.
    3. Contact GPS Tracking Systems to obtain extra seals. 

Device Testing

On completion of the installation, please contact us on 1300 88 36 79 to allow us to check that the device is correctly functioning.

Please have the device IMEI number or Serial number (printed on the device) and Customer Name ready.








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