Placement
& GPS Locking / SkyTRX GPS Tracker / SKY- MT4100 |
READ THIS BEFORE USING THE SkyTRX Mini Tracker. |
- KNOW HOW GPS WORKS.
The SkyTRX Mini Tracker uses Globally Positioned Satellites
to find its location. In order to lock onto the location, the
SkyTRX Mini Tracker must have a direct line of sight to 3 locations
in the sky and these locations are changing constantly throughout
the day. Make sure that there isn’t any metal completely
blocking this upward / outward line of sight. GPS signals will
penetrate plastic, glass, rubber, fiberglass, cloth material,
or anything else not made of metal. The more metal obstructions
that are above and around the GPS sensor the longer it will
take to lock onto the location (GPS sensor is integrated into
the SkyTRX Mini Tracker). Make sure you choose an optimal location
to place the unit for good tracking results. An example of placement
for the Tracking Key is the glove box but depending on the design
of the vehicle, it may take longer to lock onto the location.
If the glove box is very low inside the vehicle with a lot of
obstructions, it may not be able to track. In this case you
will have to find a better location to place the GPS unit.
- TAKE A TEST DRIVE (VERY IMPORTANT).
Take the unit for a test run with the GPS unit on your dashboard
for at least a few miles (10-15 min). When you place batteries
inside the unit, it is considered a cold start. It can take
2 minutes or more for a cold start. If you leave batteries in
the unit there will not be another cold start until you replace
the batteries. After 3 minutes of inactivity, the unit will
go into a very low power mode which will not drain the batteries.
Now download your test data by following the Quick Start Guide
for Downloading Data.
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Unit Placement |
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Location
of the GPS Unit |
Effectiveness |
Comments |
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On the front or rear dash board |
99% |
Probably one of the best locations to keep
your unit if you do not need to conceal the device. You can
place the unit in a box of tissues or in something on the
dash. |
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Under the Front or Rear Dash Board |
95% |
It is important to remember that the unit
must be high enough up in the dash board to make an effective
lock. Spotty data will indicate that your placement may need
to be adjusted. |
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In the Glove Box |
80-95% |
This is good location to keep your unit.
Effectiveness may vary from one vehicle to another, but if
placed properly it should work in the glove box of almost
any vehicle. |
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Under or on the Seat. |
70% |
Placement under the seat will vary from
vehicle to vehicle. If you must place the unit under
the seat, make sure you test it for a day or two to make sure
it will work in your vehicle. |
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Under the Vehicle |
70% |
Placement under the vehicle will vary from
vehicle to vehicle. If you must place the unit under
the seat, make sure you test it for a day or two to make sure
it will work in your vehicle. SkyTRX does not guarantee that
the SkyTRX Mini Tracker will work in this location. If the
unit is not properly gathering data you may have to adjust
your location. |
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| Notice
Our tracking devices may not be used to violate the privacy rights of
others, or in violation of local, county, state or federal statutes. GPS
tracking may be illegal in certain states. In no way will www.skytrx.com,
or parent company Spy Chest Inc or its subsidiaries or partners be held
responsible for inappropriate use of these products.
IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONSULT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR
THE INTERPRETATION OF ANY LAWS APPLICABLE TO THE AREA OF INTENDED USE
OF THESE PRODUCTS.
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