Spark Nano User’s Guide
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LED Cell LED: Green Light 1. A fast flash indicates the device is searching for a network. 2. A slow flash indicates the device is registered on the network. 3. When the indicator light is not on, the device modem is not connecting to the network. Power LED: Red Light 1. A solid red power indicator means the charging cable is connected to the device and the charging cycle is complete. 2. A flashing red indicator means the charging cable is connected and the device is currently charging. 3.
GPS LED: Blue light 1. A fast blue flash indicates the device is attempting to find a GPS fix. 2. A intermittent solid blue blink will indicate it has found a GPS fix and is acquiring a location to send to the platform. 3. A slow steady blue blink will indicate a potential problem getting a GPS fix.
Getting Started You should have received an email containing your default login information; this will be used to configure your device and view tracking information (which will be covered later in this user’s guide). The first step in using your Spark Nano is to charge it. Plug the (included) AC adapter into a wall outlet. Then, gently insert the Type-C charging end into the charging port of your device. Ensure the Type-C ends are properly aligned.
To power on the unit, hold down the power button for around 3 seconds, also plugging the unit in to power will power it on. The power light will light up briefly indicating power on. To power off the unit, hold down the power button for around 3 seconds. You’ll see the power light begin to flicker indicating it will power off soon. Note: It can take up to a minute for the device to power down after the red indicator light turns on.
Placing Your Device *Place in green zones for best results. Your Spark Nano will always give the most accurate location data when it has a clear view of the sky. It is capable of transmitting and receiving through materials like glass, plastic, and cloth, but is not able to transmit through metals. Keep this in mind when placing the device. Avoid placing the device in the trunk of a vehicle. It may or may not report from a glove compartment or underneath a seat.
Customizing and Tracking Your Device Via a Web Browser _______________________________________________ To start tracking your Spark Nano 7, open a browser window and go to www.BrickhouseSecurity.com. Hover your cursor over the Login tab on the top right of the website and click on GPS followed by the Locate GPS tab. Using your temporary credentials that were provided by email, enter your login information and click the Enter button. You will then be prompted to change your password.
User Settings ___________ In order to choose user parameters, click on the username in the right corner of the top panel and click the ‘User Settings’ button in the dropdown menu. Next, follow these steps: • • Indicate your time zone. Select the type of Daylight Savings Time used in your region. Note: Make sure you have selected the above mentioned settings properly, because they could influence the accuracy of data presented in reports, messages, and elsewhere throughout the system.
User Settings Interface ___________________
Enable Unit Visibility _________________ Before editing a unit, make sure that your devices are being displayed on the left side of the Monitoring tab as well as on the map on the right. To enable this visibility, please follow the steps with corresponding images below. First, click on the 'All' button as shown below. Next, check the box located on the left side of the unit. If you have multiple units, you can check the top box to select all.
Edit Unit Name and Icon ____________________ You can edit some of the unit properties including name and icon by clicking on the wrench to the right of the unit. To change the name, type it into the area shown below and click OK From this same menu, clicking on the Icon tab will bring you to the library.
Monitoring Tab ______________ This is the main interface of the platform and includes the work area (shown below) as well as the map on the right side. From here, you can click on a unit icon to expand it and see additional information, center over a specific unit, see whether it's moving or stationary, run a quick track or report, as well as execute a command if it's available for your device.
From here, you can see additional information about a unit by clicking on its icon in the work area or hovering over it on the map. This will show you the last time it reported as well as its current location, direction, and speed. To watch over a specific unit, click on the bullseye icon in the work area (shown in #1 on previous page) or directly on the map.
(1) Click the magnifying glass icon to search for an address, unit or geofence (2) Click the eye icon to select the layers you would like to be visible on the map (3) Click this icon to select your map source (4) You can zoom in and out of the map by clicking the +/- icons or dragging the bar
Tracks Tab The Tracks section allows you to see your tracking history on the map: (1) Select a unit (2) Select whether you would like it to be a single line or separated by trip (color) (3) Select the line thickness and icons you would like to overlay on the track (4) Choose a time interval or enter a specific range (5) Click the directional arrow to move along the track or the play icon for a Google Street View playback (if available for the locations visited) (6) You can choose to save the current track a
Reports Tab ___________ The Locate GPS tracking platform comes preloaded with some default report templates that have been customized to suit your needs. See below for instructions on how to execute a report and the next page for how to read and export the data.
Below is an example of how the "Trips & Stops" report looks once its executed within the platform. (1) This is where you navigate between the different sections of the report. (2) You can click on the eye icon to the left of each trip to make its Track appear on the map. (3) Click on one of these icons to email, print, or export the report in PDF or XLS format. Once you're finished reading the report, just click Clear.
Geofences A Geofence is a virtual perimeter around a predefined area that can be utilized in a variety of ways on the Locate GPS tracking platform. You can use it to be notified if your device has entered or exited that area or run a historical report on all visits and time spent within the area.
To locate the area where you would like to create your first geofence, either manually drag the map to that destination or search for a specific address by clicking the magnifying glass icon on the map. Next, click on the "Geofences" tab followed by the "New" button, and then: (1) Add a name and description for your geofence. (2) Select the geofence type.
(1) Once you've created your geofences, check the boxes next to them to make them visible on the map. (2) Here you can see how many devices are currently within each geofence. (3) Click the wrench icon to edit an existing geofence. (4) Delete a geofence you don't need anymore by clicking on the X icon.
Notifications __________ Notifications are used to alert you based on predetermined triggers, like geofence entry or exit, speeding, or excessive idling. You can be notified by email, text message, mobile app notification, or all of the above. To create a new alert, go to the Notifications tab and then click "New". You will then see the window below: Check the boxes to select the devices you would like this specific notification to apply to and click Next.
You will then see the following window. Here you will select the trigger type that will activate your notification. Depending on your device type and use-case, not all of these will be useful for you. Once you click Next, the settings on the next couple of pages will depend on the notification type you selected.
Below is the next window you will see during the set up of your notification. Here you will decide what actions you would like the platform to take if any of the parameters you've selected in the previous windows are triggered.
In the next window, you will be asked to enter the text you'd like to see when you receive the notification. The text will automatically be different based on the notification type. We recommend leaving this as is and clicking Next.
This is the final window of the notification creation process. The only required field is the name, but you can also choose to add a description, choose a time interval that you'd like the notification to be active, or enter the maximum number of times you would like that notification to be triggered. We don't recommend changing any other settings. Click OK to complete this notification.
Once you have created all your notifications, you will see them listed in the work area on the left. You can manage your existing notifications here. Below are descriptions for each column.
Getting to Know your BrickHouse Locate GPS Mobile App _______________________________________________ The BrickHouse Locate GPS mobile app is available on the Google Play and iOS App Store and can provide you with the same advanced tracking functionality as the web-based GPS platform. The app can be used on any smart phone or device that runs on Android or iOS.
Download the BrickHouse Locate GPS mobile application from your iOS App Store or Google Play store. Please have your login credentials ready to access the platform through the mobile application. You should have received your login information via email when your device was activated.
Login Screen _____________ Enter the same username and password you use on the web platform to login to the mobile app
Unit Selection Shown below is the screen you'll see when you open up the app. The first step is to click on the eye icon in the top right corner of the screen. From here, you will need to select the devices you'd like to appear. You have the option to select all, select individually, or match whatever is on the web platform. This is the recommended option.
App Settings Page ________________ To enter the settings page, tap on the "More" button at the bottom right corner of your screen. You will reach the page shown here, where you can choose your map source and decide whether you'd like certain things to be visible on the map, such as unit icons and names, geofences and zoom buttons. Also, enable Notifications if you would like to be alerted through the app if any of your alerts are triggered based on the criteria you set up on the web platform.
Map View ________________ Tap on the "Map" icon to reach the map screen shown to the right. Navigate the map by manually dragging it or using the zoom buttons on the bottom (if enabled in the visibility settings). You can now bring up detailed information about a specific device by tapping on its icon or searching for it by name in the search box on top. Once you select a device, you will be able to see current tracking information as well as historical data.
Tracking your Device __________________ This page shows you the most current tracking information for the device you selected. You should be on the "Info" tab labeled (1) on the right. (2) Shows us the latest data, including the device's current location, last time it reported, its speed, as well as information from the last trip tracked, such as the length and distance of the trip.
Tracking your Device (Historical Data) _______________________________ To see the tracking history of your device, tap on the "History" tab. From here, you can see all the trips and stops that your device made on a particular day. For each trip, you'll see the duration, distance, and average speed. To make a Track from a specific trip appear on the map, select a date and then tap on the trip of your choice.
Report Execution _______________ The app also allows you to run any report that's available on the web interface of the Locate GPS platform. To run a report, select the report Template, Unit and Interval, followed by tapping on the Execute report button. The report will open as a PDF on your mobile device that you can then email to yourself or others.
Thank you for choosing BrickHouse Security for your GPS tracking needs. For further support with the Locate GPS platform or anything else, please reach out to us by email, phone, or live chat at BrickHouseSecurity.com. Email: support@brickhousesecurity.com Phone: 800-654-7966 You can also find lots of learning materials including instructional videos on how to use specific features of the Locate GPS platform at: help.brickhousesecurity.
