SPOT Gen4

Owned by Brett Ainscough (Unlicensed)
Last updated: 16 Nov, 2023 by Sarah Masefield

The go-to device for supporting field staff when they are outside of cellular coverage. Uses satellite connectivity to log the location of staff in the field.

Operation

A: ON/OFF Button / Indicator Light

This turns the unit on and off. Press and hold until the button blinks green. If the On/Off indicator light blinks red this is a warning the batteries needs to be replaced.

 

B: Help/ Assist Button & SOS Button Pressing & holding either of these buttons will trigger an alert dispatch

 

C: Check In / OK

This sends a notification letting contacts know you’re okay/have arrived safely

 

D: Track Progress

This sends an updated location to the map every 10 mins for a 24-hour period

 

E: GPS Signal Light

It blinks green when it can see a satellite and red if there is no GPS coverage

 

F: Alert Dispatch Sending Light Green blinking tells you the latest alert was transmitted and red blinking if it was unable to be sent.

Testing your Device

When you first receive the unit, please run through the following test to ensure everything is working correctly.

  • Step 1. While standing outside with a clear view of the sky and the SPOT logo facing towards the sky, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the function light blinks green.

  • Step 2: Press and hold the Check In/OK button until the function light blinks green, ensuring that your unit has a view of the sky as it acquires a GPS fix and sends the notification.

  • Step 3: Verify that the notification appears on the Smartrak website.

Getting Started

  • While standing outside with a clear view of the sky and the SPOT logo facing towards the sky, press and hold the ON/OFF button until it blinks with a green light 

SOS

  • To send a HELP/SOS alert, lift up the protective flap then press and hold the HELP or SOS button until it blinks with a green light. Once your GPS location is obtained and an alert sent, the Alert Dispatch Sending light will blink green to let you know that the alert has been transmitted. This could take up to 10 mins.

  • Press and hold the SOS button until the light flashes Red to cancel/Clear the emergency.

This must be done on the device NOT through the website to stop alerts being generated on the Smartrak website.

Tracking

  • To activate tracking, press and hold the GPS symbol (labelled D above) until the light turns green.

  • If no GPS signal is found the GPS light will blink red. To send an alert you will need to obtain a clearer view of the sky

  • For Check In and Tracking alerts, press and hold the appropriate button until it blinks green

To cancel any operation, press and hold the button until the light stops or changes to red

Battery Information 

To obtain reliable performance use only AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L91).

For optimal performance, please try and utilise SPOT GEN4 in locations with a clear view of the sky with the logo side up.

Extreme heat/cold, trying to send messages indoors or under extreme canopies, can drain battery life.

  • If the On/Off indicator light blinks red this is a warning your battery is about to die.

  • Always carry extra batteries with you.

  • Test your SPOT device before each trip by sending a Check-in/OK message.

  • Proper battery selection is critical for best performance. 

Please find the Spot Gen 4 product sheet here -

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