MiniFinder Xtreme Magnet GPS Tracker/Tracking Device User Guide

MiniFinder Xtreme Magnet GPS Tracker/Tracking Device

Product Information: MiniFinder Xtreme

The MiniFinder Xtreme is a GPS Tracker that allows real-time tracking through the MiniFinder GO system. The device comes with magnets for easy mounting and has an LED light that indicates the status of the unit in three different colors, red, blue, and purple. The device also features a Function key that is activated when an unauthorized person dismantles the device, and the owner is notified via MiniFinder GO about the Function key being activated.

The device has a rechargeable battery that can be charged using the power adapter provided with the device. For the first time charging, the battery should be charged between 8h to 12h. When charging for the next time, the device is fully charged after approx. 4h.

INTRODUCTION
The goal of this quick guide is to help you get started with your MiniFinder® Xtreme and live tracking of your asset via MiniFinder GO Tracking System in the shortest possible time.

HARDWARE REVIEW

• A. To charge the battery in the GPS tracker, unscrew the small metal cap on the side of the unit and connect the power adapter.
• B. Here shows an LED light that indicates the status of the unit in three different colors, red, blue and purple.
• C. Here shows the bottom of the unit. The two enclosed steel plates are two super magnets. The button in the middle is a “Function key” which is activated when i.e. an unauthorized person dismantles the device. The owner is notified via MiniFinder GO about “Function key” being activated. The alarm button is configured in the MiniFinder GO system.

Product Usage

Before starting tracking, ensure that the device is appropriately charged and placed in a suitable location where there is good GPS reception, i.e., in a vehicle or outdoors with open sky.

1. Charging: Unscrew the small metal cap on the side of the unit with hand or a small screwdriver. Insert the power adapter into the unit’s connector as shown on the right. Then plug the adapter into the power outlet to start charging.
2. Starting up: To start your Xtreme for the first time, open the steel cover at the bottom of the unit. Behind the SIM card is a small red lever. Use a pen and pull the lever to the left (as shown in the picture). The LED will now flash, which means your device is on.
3. Device Registration: Please go to my.minifinder.com to create your account and activate your device. If you have received login information for the APP from MiniFinder, please skip the device registration steps 1 and 2 below.
4. Live Tracking via MiniFinder GO: Log in to https://go.minifinder.com with your login details or download the MiniFinder GO APP from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Start the app or open your browser to log in. Here is how to track through web browsers on your computer: Select (1) Monitoring in the top menu and (2) then click on your device to display its (3) real-time position on the map.
5. Low Battery Alarm: You will receive an alarm message at a low battery level. If the battery becomes fully discharged, you will need to restart the GPS Tracker: after fully charged, pull the red lever first to the right and then left again to start it.

CHARGING

For the first time charging, the battery should be charged between 8h to 12h. When charging for the next time, device is fully charged after approx. 4h.

• A. Unscrew the small metal cap on the side of the unit with hand or a small screwdriver.
• B. Insert the power adapter into the unit’s connector as shown on the right. Then plug the adapter into the power outlet to start charging.

STARTUP
To start your Xtreme for the first time, open the steel cover at the bottom of the unit. Behind the SIM card is a small red lever. Use a pen and pull the lever to the left (as shown in the picture). The LED will now flash, which means your device is on.

Remember to charge your device on time! You will receive an alarm message at a low battery level. If the battery becomes fully discharged, you will need to restart the GPS Tracker: after fully charged, pull the red lever first to the right and then left again to start it.
NOTE! If you have received a login information for the APP from MiniFinder, please skip the device registration steps 1 and 2 below.

DEVICE REGISTRATION

1. Please go to my.minifinder.com to create your account and activate your device.
2. Before starting the tracking for the first time, please make sure to place the device outdoors for 3-5 minutes for faster fixing against GPS satellites. Start the device by connecting the supplied micro USB cable to it.

GET STARTED WITH TRACKING

Follow the instruction steps below to get started with tracking. Before you start tracking, make sure to place the device in a suitable location where there is good GPS reception i.e. in a vehicle or outdoors with open sky.

1. Live Tracking via MiniFinder GO
   Log in to https://go.minifinder.com with your login details or download the MiniFinder GO APP from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Start the app or open your browser to log in.
   Here is how to track through web browsers on your computer: Select (1) Monitoring in the top menu and (2) then click on your device to display its (3) real-time position on the map.

2. Live Status
   Hover over the unit (step (3) in the image above) for more information of the GPS Tracker. In the picture below, we have marked vital information that appears in the box.

3. The latest location

4. Speed

5. Altitude

6. Satellites locked

7. Latitude & longitude

8. Battery voltage. Fully charged units have 4.12V or more. Low battery is less than 3.55V.

9. Low Battery Alarm

   • A. In MiniFinder GO, click on Notifications (1) > New (2)
   • B. Select the device that you want to get a low battery alarm and click Next.
   • C. Select “Parameter in a message” and click on Next.
   • D. Select parameter “voltage”. Enter “Value from: 3.7”, “Value to: 6”. Select “Enable Outside Values” and click Next and Next again.
   • E. Select “Notify by e-mail” and enter your email address to receive the alarm. Click Next.
   • F. Confirm notification text, then click Next.
   • G. In the name field, type: Low Battery Alarm and finally click OK.

10. Dismantling Alarm
    If the GPS Tracker is attached to a metal object, the “Function key” at the bottom of the unit will be pressed. When an unauthorized person moves the unit and “Function key” is activated and an alarm is sent to you via e-mail .

    • A. In MiniFinder GO, click on Notifications (1) > New (2)
    • B. Select one or more devices and click Next.
    • C. Select “Parameter in a message” and click on Next.
    • D. Select parameter “button”. Enter “Value from: 1”, “Value to: 1”. Select Trigger when “out of range”, then click Next.
    • E. Select “Notify by e-mail” and enter your email address to receive the alarm. Click Next.
    • F. Confirm notification text, then click Next.
    • G. In the name field, type: Dismantle Alarm and finally click OK.

GeoFence

GeoFence is a virtual area on the map. In MiniFinder GO, you can draw and set up alarm in the system if your device leaves a defined area.

Create GeoFence Area
At the top menu, click Geofences, and then click New.

File in a name (1) for your Geofence, follow the Help window and double-click on the map (2) to draw a defined area.
When you are done with the virtual areas on the map, click “Save”(3) button .

Create GeoFence Alarm Notification

• A. In MiniFinder GO, click on Notifications (1) > New (2)
• B. Select one or more devices and click Next.
• C. Select “Geofence” and click on Next.
• D. Select “Outside geofence” and choose Geofences. Then click Next.
• E. Select “Notify by e-mail” and enter your email address to receive alarms. Click Next.
• F. Confirm notification text, then click Next.
• G. Name the notification and click OK to create notification.

MiniFinder Xtreme & GO User Guide

For more functions and commands, please download the complete user manual: minifinder-xtreme-minifinder-go_user_guide-en

MiniFinder GO Quick Guide
To get started with real-time tracking, please read “MiniFinder GO Quick Guide”: minifinder-go_quick_guide-en

Support: [email protected]
Telephone: +46(0)470-786833
Website: www.minifinder.com

References

• Activate your MiniFinder
• MiniFinder | GPS Tracker - Safe personal alarm in GPS tracking device
• MiniFinder

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