bikefinder BFG1T Tracker User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: bikefinder

Table of Contents

About
Technical specifications
Compatibility
Limitations and warranty
Installation steps
FCC WARNING STATEMENT
CE WARNING STATEMENT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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About

This manual describes the proper use of the BikeFinder tracker and all accessories. Make sure to read this before installation and activation of the tracker. Ensure that all warnings are read and understood before use.

Technical specifications

Product Name: BikeFinder
Tracker Model: BFG1T
Network frequency: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz, 2.4Ghz
Satellite system: GPS and GLONASS
Battery Rechargeable: 960 mAh Li-Ion battery
Hardware version: V1.4.2
Firmware version: V3.0/V3.0.0
Maximum Radiation Power: BT 4.27dBm
GPRS900 29.18dBm
GPRS1800 28.43dBm

Compatibility

Handlebar inner diameter:

151-19.9mm (mount tracker without adapter)
20.0-27.0mm (mount tracker with adapter)

Limitations and warranty

General Safety precautions

Do not bend tracker more than 45 degrees
Do not insert tools or pointy objects, other than those inculded, into USB socket or other openings in the tracker
Do not open or tamper with any internal components
Do not expose the tracker to water submersion or high pressure water jets
Do not drop tracker onto hard surfaces or expose it to high energy impacts
Do not charge the tracker outside of the allowed charging temperature (below 0°C or higher than 45°C)
Keep tracker and accessories away from high pressure places, potentially explosive atmospheres and extreme temperature conditions (below -20°C or higher than 45°C)
Keep away from medical electronic equipment

Installation steps

Installation

Charge the tracker

Remove USB cover and connect with USB cable to power source with 5V and 0.5-2A output. The tracker will need 2-15 minutes before it is ready to connect to a BikeFinder app, depending on your power source and tracker battery level.

Buy a subscription

Go to www.bikefinder.com to buy your subscription.

BikeFinder have different subscription offerings in different countries, some may include insurance in addition to tracking. If purchasing an insurance subscription, please note that insurance program depends on country of residence.

Note: Make sure you buy a subscription with the same email as used to log in to the BikeFinder App. See step 3.

Download the app

You can download the BikeFinder app from App Store and Google Play. After downloading the app you must log in with the same e-mail used when purchasing the subscription. The app will guide you through the necessary steps for activation of tracker.

APPS STORE

GOOGLE PLAY

Activation of the tracker

To activate your BikeFinder tracker, you must do the following steps:

Make sure Bluetooth is activated on your phone
Open the app
Click the sign in the top right corner of the app
Select your tracker from the list of trackers nearby
After the trackers is added, the app will automatically connect it to your purchased subscription.When your tracker is successfully connected to a subscription, the credit card sign will turn green in your BikeFinder App.

Inactive subscription
Active subscription

Install the tracker

Insert tracker into handlebar, if handlebar diameter is bigger than 20mm then see page 11 for fitting adapter and spacer. Mount the device and make sure that the direction arrows are pointing upwards to ensure correct installation.
Install Install

Lock the tracker in place

Fasten the screws using the tool. Tighten the two screws evenly until tracker is locked in place.
tracker in place

NOTE: The expansion mechanism can damage the interior of the handlebar.

Tip: Insepct the fastening peroidically, and keep the lightning torque between
0.4-0.5 N⋅m to achieve optimal fastening result.

Plug in USB cover

Plug in USB cover during normal use. Your tracker is now installed and ready to use.

WARNING

Do not cover this area with metal. Signal strength will be affected
Plug

FCC WARNING STATEMENT

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

Note: 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.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The equipment is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA). These requirements set a SAR limit of 4W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body is 3.442w/kg.

For body operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with any accessory that contains no metal and that positions a minimum of 15mm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

CE WARNING STATEMENT

The device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the European Union. These requirements set a SAR limit of 4.0 W/kg averaged over ten gram of tissue when use in Limbs. This product was tested and recorded the maximum reported SAR value was 2.434W/kg for Limbs.

Use Member Stater

The radio equipment can be used in at least one of the member state. Hereby, Bikefinder AS declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. Please contact Support@bikefinder.com to receive full text of the EU declaration of conformity.

20mm+ handlebar adapter set

Use the adapter set on handlebars with inner diameter larger than 20mm.

Expansion mechanism adapter installation:

Remove the two expansion bolts using the screwdriver tool provided in the box Mount the two expansion adapters and reinstall the expansion bolts

Silicone spacer installation:

Slide the silicone spacer into the device until the spacer is located as shown to the right

Expansion mechanism adapter installation:

Remove the two expansion bolts using the screwdriver tool provided in the box Mount the two expansion adapters and reinstall the expansion bolts

Silicone spacer installation:

Slide the silicone spacer into the device until the spacer is located as shown to the right

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