RECON DYNAMICS Satellite-Connected Tag For Remote Asset Monitoring Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- RECON DYNAMICS
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Wide Area Coverage Tag (WACTag™)
Solar-Powered Globalstar Satellite Data Communication Device
Satellite-Connected Tag For Remote Asset Monitoring
WACTags communicate directly with the Globalstar Satellite network to track,
monitor, and manage outdoor assets nearly anywhere in the world without the
need for a local gateway, phone, or any other terrestrial wireless backhaul.
Overview
Recon Dynamics set out to make the lightest and most efficient solar-powered
Globalstar-based GPS tracking product available today.
Case
IP68 rated sealed {plastic] case
4 x 2.6 x .78 in, 2.5 oz. and has been
Battery
Rechargeable 4.1 V 350 mAh extreme temperature Lithium-ion-intercalated
compounds Battery. Up to 5000 charge cycles
Solar
184 mW 6-cell monolithic panel at 25% efficiency and recharge rate of 12 hours
in full sun from zero
Data Transmission
May send redundant transmissions to ensure communication reliability
Activation
WACTags are activated before shipping
Tags will hold charge for two weeks in packaging.
If more than two weeks pass before opening, tags can be recharged by placing
in the sun for at least 5 hours.
Set Up – Adding Tags To System
WACTags require a Recon Dynamics account and login credentials
Mobile
- Download the app ToolIntel by Recon
- Log in with the installer credentials
- Scan the tag
- Name the tag
- Add an in house ID if you had one or invent new ones
- Take up to 6 pictures
○ Basic Picture
○ Model Number / serial number
○ Tag Placement
○ Registration / inspection location
○ Optional – typical storage method
Desktop
- Assets including WACTags must first be loaded into the system using the ToolIntel app.
- Once added into the system with the app you may edit the asset information and add additional pictures
Set Up – Creating Data Reports
WACTags require a Recon Dynamics account and login credentials
Mobile
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Click the three-bar menu in the upper right of the home the screen of your domain
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Choose REPORTS
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Click the “>>” arrow in the upper left if this is the first report
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Ether chose a report type from the radio buttons provided or add a new report by pressing ‘+ NEW REPORT’
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Follow the on-screen options until you have created a report that suits your needs.
○ Pick a schedule for exactly when you’d like the report on a recurring basis or choose ‘AD-HOC’ to run a single, non-repeating report
○ Pick a destination to identify where the report should be emailed -
Select ‘RUN’ and choose “RUN MANUALLY” to see your first report or just wait for the first scheduled report to show up via email.
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When a manual report is finished it will appear at the bottom of the screen.
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Regularly scheduled reports will also appear in that same list.
Desktop
With the exception of the three-bar menu navigation, the desktop process is
the same as the web-enabled mobile process.
Set Up – Route Review
For non-fixed assets, a history of GPS locations is captured and can be viewed using the Route Review button on the desktop dashboard*
Desktop (only)
- Choose ‘LOCATIONS’ from the blue toolbar at the top of the screen
- Select a location from the list
- Near the bottom of the screen’s left side toggle ROUTE REVIEW to “ON”
- The assets on the list will shift to reveal radio buttons and ROUTE REVIEW will become CONFIGURE ROUTE REVIEW
- Select an asset with the radio button and proceed to CONFIGURE ROUTE REVIEW
The red spots are actual GPS coordinates and have data about speed. The blue spots are approximations between the red spots.
- Administrative permission for route review must be turned on. If you are the administrator and you still do not see the route review option and are unfamiliar with granting permissions, contact your Recon Dynamics representative.
Installation
Substrates, environmental conditions, and levels of vibration all contribute to installation considerations
WACTags must have a view of the sky for both solar and communications to
function
Suggested adhesives include but are not limited to
Screws
Foam Tape
Epoxy
Velcro
Magnets
Regulatory
Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: L2V-ST100
IC: 3989A-ST100
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 AND INTERFERENCE RECEIVED
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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 which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device contains
license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). 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.
Cet appareil contient un ou plusieurs émetteurs/récepteurs exempts de licence
conformes aux RSS exempts de licence d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes
: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas caused interférences nuisibles et (2) cet
appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris less interférences
susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 Hereby,
Globalstar declares that this ST100 BOARD is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The
declaration of conformity may be consulted at
www.Globalstar.com/Regulatory
NOTICE: This equipment complies with the FCC, IC, and CE RF Exposure
Limits. A minimum of 8 inches separation between the device and the user and
all other persons should be maintained
AVIS: Cet équipement est conforme aux RSS-102 Limites d’exposition RF. Un
minimum de 20 centimètres (8 pouces) entr l’appareil et l’utilisateur et
toutes les autres personnes devrait être maintenue.
Transmit Frequencies: 1611.25 Mhz – 1618.75Mhz (4 Channels) Max Power Out:
25.82 dBm EIRP
FCC ID: L2V-ST100
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3B
IC: 3989A-ST100
Complies with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Contact Information
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aspect of Recon Dynamics products and services.
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877-480-3551
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