How SPOT 2 works
Unlike a traditional GPS device which only recieves
a satellite signal indicating your location, SPOT 2 utilizes
dual satellite networks to receive your location as well as
transmit it along with
pre-programmed messages to the recipients of yourchoice. Backed
by one of the worlds leading mobile satellite companies, the
SPOT satellite network is currently employed by over 50,000
governmental and industrial clients, and averages a greater
than 99% message success rate. No matter where you roam, SPOT
gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family
when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and
where you need it.
Once activated, SPOT 2 will acquire its exact coordinates from
the GPS network, and send that location along with a distress
message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every
five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Center
notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your
location and personal information –ay include local
police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, our countrys embassy
or consulate, or other emergency response or search and rescue
teams as well as notifying your emergency contact person(s)
about the receipt of a distress signal.
Even if SPOT 2 cannot acquire its location from the GPS network
it will still attempt to send a distress signal without
exact location –to the Emergency Response Center, which
will still notify your contacts of the signal and continue to
monitor the network for further messages.
SPOT 2 is designed for maximum reliability. Spot performs a
self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. Additionally,
Spot strongly recommends that you send and verify an OK/Check
message each time before use. This allows you to evaluate your
entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the
messenger to the readiness of those you have chosen to notify
of your messages.
SPOT Power
SPOT has a separate power button to ensure long battery life
and to help avoid sending messages accidentally. To turn SPOT
on, press the ON/OFF button. You must then wait an additional
2 seconds before activating any SPOT function. When power is
on, the indicator light will blink once every 3 seconds. This
is also helpful for making SPOT more visible in the dark. To
turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.
ALERT 9-1-1
Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other
critical emergency to notify emergency services of your exact
location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International
Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide.
SPOT Emergency Responce
SPOT sends your GPS coordinates to a GEOS Emergency Response
Center every 5 minutes, allowing you to keep moving if necessary.
Emergency responders are then updated with your last known location.
Because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works virtually
anywhere. All it needs is a clear view of the sky.
SPOT Running Costs
€99.00 /YR BASIC SATELLITE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION
INCLUDES:
ALERT 9-1-1:
Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location. Unlimited
usage included.
CHECK IN:
Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay.
Unlimited Check In emails included. Up to 200 annual Check-In
or Help text messages to any mobile phone, worldwide, are also
included in the plan. Additional text messages cost €0.10
per message.
ASK FOR HELP:
Request help from friends and family at your exact location.
Unlimited Help emails included. Up to 200 annual Check-In or
Help text messages to any mobile phone, worldwide, are also
included in the plan. Additional text messages cost €0.10
per message. Under GEOS Search and Rescue Benefit, the benefit
is $ 100,000 (USD) not € 100,000
Terms and conditions apply
UPGRADE SERVICES:
TRACK PROGRESS:
€39.00/yr Tracking Upgrade Option
Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your
progress using Google Maps™.
GEOS SEARCH & RESCUE BENEFIT
€11.00/yr (if purchased at initial activation.
€150.00 afterwards)
Provides up to €100,000 of additional search and rescue
resources, including helicopter extraction around the world
and reimbursement benefits – underwritten by Lloyds of
London –for any emergency service expenses incurred. For
more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar
SPOT 2 Product Specifications - Functional Specifications
- SPOT features four key functions that
enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency
responders, based upon varying levels of need:
- Alert 9-1-1 –Dispatch emergency
responders to your exact location SPOT sends one message every
5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.
- Ask for HelpRequest help from friends
and family in your exact location SPOT sends one message every
5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled
- Check In –Let contacts know where
you are and that you’re okay
SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for
redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.
- Track Progress –Send and save your
location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google
Maps™SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24
hours or until SPOT is powered off.
SPOT 2 Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North
America, South America, Europe and Australia, Northern Africa
and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore
of these areas.
SPOT 2 Battery Life
MODE |
100% CLEAR VIEW OF SKY |
50% CLEAR VIEW OF THE SKY
50% OBSTRUCTED |
Power On |
3 Months |
3 Months |
SOS (or Help/SPOT Assist if reactivated |
6 Days |
3 Days |
Track Progress |
7 Days |
3 1/2 Days |
Check-In / Custom Message |
700 Messages |
350 Messages |
Stored |
Several years with properly installed
AAA Energizer®
Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) |
|
SPOT Operating Conditions
- SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere
- Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F
- Operating Altitude: -300ft to +21,000ft
- Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
- Humidity Rated:
- MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
- Salt Fog Rated
- Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
- Vibration
- Per SAE J1455
- Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
- Drop
- Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard
surface.
Certifications
- ROHS and WEEE compliant.
- Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
- Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR
Publication
22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950
safety
standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
