TECCS MMI-TRAKR1 Tracking Emergency Command and Control System Owner’s Manual

TECCS MMI-TRAKR1 Tracking Emergency Command and Control System

Product Information

FAX: 805-584-9594
Warranty| 2 years from the date of original purchase

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting

The fireTrakR1TM cradle should be permanently attached to the outer garment’s shoulder such that the fireTrakR1TM, when strapped into the cradle, is greater than 20 centimeters from the head and has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. The antenna should be pointing upwards toward the sky. The fireTrakR1TM should be securely strapped into its cradle while operating.

Operating Instructions

To turn ON the fireTrakR1TM, hold the button for 5 seconds.
There will be one blue flash when initially pushed. While operating, the LED indicators have the following meanings:

• Blinking Blue: GPS NOT yet Acquired
• Green: GPS Acquired
• Green Flash: Updated Position Transmitted

To turn OFF the fireTrakR1TM, hold the button for 5 seconds.
There will be a red flash once each second indicating that it is turned off.

In case of an EMERGENCY, while the device is ON, press and release the fireTrakR1TM button. When in Emergency mode, there will be a solid red LED and red flashes indicating emergency transmission. To cancel emergency transmissions, turn OFF the device.

Battery Charging

The fireTrakR1TM should be turned off while charging. Place the device in its charger facing forward with the antenna up. The LED indicator has the following meanings:

• Red: Charging
• Off: Fully charged*

See charger instructions for its operation and LED indicator meanings. The fireTrakR1TM should not be charged with any other charging device.

Storage and Maintenance

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM requires no maintenance other than regular cleaning with a damp cloth. It should be kept in a cool, dry environment when not in use.

Service and Repair

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM contains no user serviceable parts. It must be returned to an authorized service facility or the manufacturer for repair. A Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) is required for the repair process.

Limited Warranty

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM is warranted against factory defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or, at its option, replace a defective unit at no cost to the owner of the TECCSTM unit for materials and labor. Transportation charges are the responsibility of the owner, and a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) must be obtained prior to shipment. The unit must be packaged properly and shipped prepaid to an authorized service center.

Introduction

The TECCSTM system consists of three primary units, which together provide “real time” (once per minute, or once every 10 seconds in an emergency) tracking of fire personnel and equipment. The crew chief(s) and their individual crew members all carry fireTrakR1TM units on their shoulder or backpack (with unobstructed antenna), while equipment is fitted with fireTrakR2TM devices. Transmissions from these devices are collected by Mobile Command Modules (MCM) carried on Section or Division Supervisor’s truck. Each MCM is attached to a rugged laptop on the truck which displays the location of all fireTrakRs within direct line of sight. The MCM can handle up to 5000 fireTrakRs.

To minimize non-line of sight shadowing due to ridges and other obstructions, an Autonomous Relay Modules (ARM) can be deployed on a spotter aircraft (or other vehicle of opportunity) at ~5000 feet altitude. The ARM receives all fireTrakR transmissions within its (largely unobstructed) line of sight and forwards the information to all MCM also within its line of sight. With this relay in place shadowing is greatly reduced, but not eliminated. Since each MCM receives location data from the ARM, an extended operational view is available. Although not as effective at minimizing shadowing, the ARM could alternately be placed on the least obstructed vantage point(s) accessible if necessary.

In addition to the above functionality, each fireTrakR can enter an emergency mode activated by an easily accessible wireless button. In this mode, which takes priority over normal operations, the fireTrakR transmits updated location and notification of the emergency every 10 seconds. The ARM prioritizes this traffic, and all MCM provide audible and visual indications of the emergency and its location so that appropriate action can be taken immediately.
Finally, the local incident command center can receive and display “real time” deployment of all personnel by “eavesdropping” on the ARM transmissions (including emergency events). This is accomplished by operating an Incident Command Module (ICM), with an option to utilize a moderate gain antenna aimed towards a deployed ARM. This data could be augmented by direct data relay from some or all of the deployed MCM if a suitable network is available.

Mounting

The fireTrakR1TM cradle should be permanently attached to the outer garment’s shoulder such that the fireTrakR1TM, when strapped into the cradle, is greater than 20 centimeters from the head (as illustrated below), and has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. The antenna should be pointing upwards toward the sky.

The fireTrakR1TM should be securely strapped into its cradle while operating.

Operating Instructions

Turn ON:

• Hold button on fireTrakR1TM for 5 seconds
  One blue flash when initially pushed

• While operating:
  Blinking Blue = GPS NOT yet Acquired
  Green = GPS Acquired
  Green Flash = Updated Position Transmitted

Turn OFF:

• Hold button on fireTrakR1TM for 5 seconds.
  Red flash once each second All OFF

EMERGENCY Notification:

• While ON, Press & Release fireTrakR1TM button
• While in Emergency mode:
  Solid Red
  Red flash = Emergency Transmission

Cancel emergency transmissions:
Turn OFF

Battery Charging

• (The fireTrakR1TM should be off while charging.)
• Place fireTrakR1TM in its charger facing forward, antenna up
  • Red = Charging
  • Off = Fully charged*

See charger instructions for its operation and LED indicator meanings

The fireTrakR1TM should not be charged with any other charging device.

Storage and Maintenance

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM requires no maintenance other than regular cleaning with a damp cloth. It should be kept in a cool, dry environment when not in use.

Service and Repair

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. It must be returned to an authorized service facility (or the manufacturer) for repair (RMA number required).

Limited Warranty

The TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM is warranted against factory defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the unit.
During the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair or, at its option, replace a defective unit at no cost to the owner of the TECCSTM unit for materials and labor. Transportation charges are the responsibility of the owner, and a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) must be obtained prior to shipment. The unit must be packaged properly and shipped prepaid to an authorized service center.
This warranty is void if the TECCSTM unit has been damaged through accident, misuse, or during transportation. The warranty is also void if the unit has been opened by persons other than by service personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
This is the entire warranty offered. In no event will the manufacturer or its representatives be liable for any other damages, either direct, consequential, incidental, or punitive, however caused and regardless of theory of liability arising out of the use, failure, or misuse of the TECCSTM, even if the manufacturer has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will the manufacturer’s liability exceed the original purchase price of the TECCSTM Unit.

Regulatory Notes
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

RF Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated as described in this manual, with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the antenna and your head. Users must follow these specific operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure compliance regulations

Appendix A) TECCSTM fireTrakR1TM Specifications

TRACKING EMERGENCY COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM

• FREQUENCY 902-928 MHz
• POWER 0.5 Watt Nominal, 1 Watt Max
• GPS Internal
• CASE High Impact Resistant Plastic
• SIZE 4” X 2.25” X 0.9” (excluding antenna)
• WEIGHT 4.3 Oz (excluding cradle)
• ANTENNA Internal
• Deploy with Antenna Vertical
• BATTERY Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• OPERATING MODES Off, Tracking, Emergency
• INDICATOR Multicolor LED
• OPERATING LIFE ~72 Hrs per charge in Tracking mode
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE -20o to +55oC
• Splash RESISTANT
• MODEL MMI-TRAKR1
• FCC ID RG6-MMI-TRAKR1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This document contains information on a new product. Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice.

TRACKING EMERGENCY COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM

fireTrakR1TM
MODEL MMI-TRAKR1
OWNERS MANUAL

Microwave Monolithics Incorporated
2263 Ward Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Tel: 805-584-6642
FAX: 805-584-9594

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