Specifications

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SHADOW TRACKER PREMIER
Status Indicator LED’s
Once power is properly connected, the Power and GPS LED lights located on the front panel
of the Shadow Tracker Premier will illuminate. The Power LED will be
RED when the Unit is
receiving power.
When the Unit is downloading the Transmit LED indicator will blink.
The GPS LED will be
GREEN whenever the Tracking Unit has GPS satellite acquisition. The GPS
LED will be
RED whenever satellites are not visible, and the Unit is unable to successfully pinpoint
it’s position. If this occurs on a regular basis you may need to reposition the GPS Antenna.
Upon the initial power up, or after extended periods of non-use, it may take up to 10 minutes for
the Tracking Unit to obtain GPS acquisition. Once the Unit has achieved acquisition, if power is
turned off and on, the acquisition time will normally be less than one minute.
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OTE: If the Unit does not successfully power up, refer to the troubleshooting section of the Help
files. The Unit’s power cable should be unplugged when left for extended periods of time.
GPS Antenna Placement
The GPS Antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky to obtain GPS satellite acquisition;
therefore antenna placement is critical to achieve consistent performance. The GPS Antenna
supplied with your Tracking Unit is equipped with a magnetic mount.
Recommended placement for the GPS Antenna is on top of the vehicle with a clear view of the
sky. You may choose to mount the antenna out of sight. Keep in mind that the antenna will obtain a
stronger, less disrupted signal if it is mounted under plastic or glass rather than covered by metal.
Wherever you decide to mount the antenna, you must make sure that the Unit is able to acquire
an adequate GPS signal from the satellites. After installing the Unit, monitor the LED light on
the front of the Tracking Unit to determine whether you have GPS acquisition. The LED will be
RED when the Unit is powered on, but does not have GPS acquisition. The LED will be GREEN
whenever the Unit has GPS acquisition.
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OTE: Be aware, if the Unit has been powered off for 12 hours or more, it may take up to 5
minutes, from the time the GPS Antenna is connected and the Unit is powered on, for the Unit to
obtain GPS acquisition. If it takes longer than 5 minutes to acquire a signal, the antenna should be
moved to a more suitable location. Experiment to find the best location. This will help to ensure
accurate and uninterrupted GPS data collection.