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SkyTRX Mini
Tracker - MT4100
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Placement & GPS Locking
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.
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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