linxup LAADS1 Solar Charged GPS Tracker User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- linxup
Table of Contents
Temperature
Monitoring
Quick Start Guide
Account and Device Activation
Welcome to Linxup!
This simple step-by-step guide will walk you through activating your account and installing your GPS tracker. You’ll also find easy instructions to customize your Customer Portal for tracking vehicles and equipment, monitoring reports, setting alerts, and much more. Let’s get started!
Account Activation
- Open your web browser (Chrome is recommended) and go to: https://activate.linxup.com
- You will be directed to the Activation Page where you will finish your account registration. Fill out the following information:
• Activation Code: You can enter either the Activation Code found on your device OR your Billing Account Number (BAN) provided in your confirmation email.
• Email Address: Please use the email address you provided when completing the order.
• Create/Confirm Your Password: Make it strong and secure!
• Read through our Terms & Conditions and then click the radio box to agree before clicking “Next”.
Device Activation
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Welcome to your porta l!
• If you entered in your activation code on the previous screen it will auto- populate here.
• If you entered your Billing Account Number (BAN), you will need to enter the activation code shown on your device here.
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Name your tracker based on the naming convention you use to manage your vehicles.
• Some common ways to name your vehicle: Blue Truck, Van ## Sophie’s Car, Ford F150, Tractor ###, etc. -
Enter in any optional information you would like to add to your tracker.
• Tip! If you are adding trackers into multiple groups, complete Group Setup before activating the remainder of your devices. -
Congratulations! You have now set up your first device and your portal has been activated for use. From here, you can either choose to Activate More Trackers or Complete the process and begin using your system.
Installing Your Solar Tracker
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The Linxup Solar Tracker arrives in shipping mode to preserve the battery. Before use, hold down the black button on the side until you see a light. The device is charged with solar power and does not require a connection to a power source. Place the device on the top or side of a vehicle or equipment, directly facing the sun as much as possible.
A fully charged device will report a 3.9-4.0 volt reading. A fully discharged Solar Tracker will stop reporting below ~3.3 volts and go into deep sleep mode. Under normal operation, the Solar Tracker needs less than one hour of sunlight to maintain a good operational charge. A device in deep sleep mode may take up to 48 hours of sunlight to fully charge from a dead battery.
You can separately order an optional charging cable if your Solar Tracker will not be mounted directly facing the sun.
The Solar Tracker and external temperature probe shipped in the same box have already been paired. If you have ordered more than one Temperature Monitoring solution, please make sure you leave the respective Solar Tracker and external temperature probe connected that came in each box. -
To connect an external temperature probe (or the optional charger), align the key slot on the cable to the 3:00 position facing the Solar Tracker device connector. Carefully insert the cable into the Solar Tracker connector. The cable should push in about ¼” into the connector. Once the cable is fully pushed in, turn the outer locking ring clockwise about ½ turn.
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To mount the solar tracker, the surface should be clean and rust-free to ensure an adequate hold using the magnets. Be sure to mount the device with as much access to sunlight as possible to maintain an adequate battery charge. You can also use #8-32 or #10-24 mounting bolts to mount the Solar Tracker. Be careful not to over-tighten the bolts or the mounting tabs could become damaged. Stainless steel bolts and locking nuts are recommended. Be sure to mount the device with as much access to sunlight as possible to maintain an adequate battery charge.
If no external cable is connected to the device, the connector covering cap should be installed to protect the connector from weather damage.
If you need help or have any questions,
contact us at 1-877-732-4980 or
[email protected]