ElmoTech Star Installation And Operation Manual

Receiver and Transmitter

Installation and Operation Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.................................................................... 1

About STaR®.................................................................... 1

2 Getting Started ............................................................... 3

About This Manual ............................................................ 3

3 Pre-Installation and Equipment Requirements ............... 5

Pre-Installation Procedures................................................. 5

Equipment Requirements ................................................... 6

4 Home Unit Installation & Activation Instructions............ 7

Locating the Home Unit ..................................................... 8

Activating the Home Unit ................................................... 8

5 Transmitter Activation & Installation Instructions........ 11

Activating the Transmitter.................................................11

Attaching the Transmitter .................................................12

6 STaR Unit Activation & Operational Instructions........... 15

Parts of the STaR Unit ......................................................15

Display Panel ..............................................................16

Activating the STaR Unit ...................................................16

Navigating the Display Panel .............................................17

Initiating the Data Download .............................................17

Performing an End of Service to the Unit .............................18

Offender Rules and Operational Procedures..........................19

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General Rules for the Offender ...................................... 19

Acknowledging a Command Message ..................................20

Charging the STaR Unit ....................................................21

Defining STaR Unit Operational Settings.............................. 22

7 Maintaining & Packing the Monitoring Equipment ......... 25

Cleaning the STaR Unit or Home Unit.................................. 25

Cleaning the Transmitter...................................................26

Replacing the Transmitter Straps .......................................28

List of Figures

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Home Unit................................................................... 7

Figure 2 Locating the Home Unit................................................. 8

Figure 3 STaR Unit Parts...........................................................15

Figure 4 Display Panel..............................................................16

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1 Introduction

About STaR®

STaR (Satellite Tracking and Reporting) is based on highly
advanced GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) technology and
Elmo-Tech’s field proven RF monitoring expertise. The Home
Unit, the Transmitter and the STaR Unit are just a few of the
unique elements of the Electronic Monitoring System.

The monitored individual wears a body secured Transmitter. For
effective supervision, the monitored individual is assigned with a
personalized curfew schedule and a zone limitation program
(hot zones).

The STaR Unit is a mobile monitoring device that reports on
locality and infractions, helping to ensure absolute compliance in
accordance with the monitored individual’s appointed monitoring
program. While in the curfew location (e.g. home or hostel), the
STaR Unit is placed next to the Home Unit. The Home Unit
extends the STaR Unit’s reception capabilities in such a way as
to cover the entire curfew location.

When leaving the curfew location, the monitored individual must
carry the STaR Unit on his or her person. An alert is activated if
the Transmitter and the STaR Unit are separated. Once on the
move, the STaR Unit automatically acquires a GPS position fix
and activates continuous location data collection. The STaR Unit
communicates with the monitoring center, via the cellular
network, reporting on location and violations. Reporting is based
on the monitored individual’s assigned program and schedule.

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2 Getting Started

About This Manual

The STaR Unit and Transmitter Installation and Operational
Guide has been created for the installation expert and is meant
as a guide through the STaR Unit & Transmitter installation and
operational procedures. This manual assumes that you have at
least some experience with electronic monitoring systems.

This manual does not contain information regarding system
settings, configuration or any other software produced by
Elmo-Tech Ltd., unless directly related to this produce.

Please refer to the appropriate manuals for information with
respect to the E3-MWS Monitor Operator and System
Administration manuals.

The STaR Unit and Transmitter Installation and Operation Guide
is divided into the following chapters:

f Introduction – Introduces you to the STaR monitoring

methodology.

f Pre-Installation and Equipment Requirements –

Describes the various pre-installation and equipment
requirements.

f Home Unit Installation & Activation Instructions –

Describes the various installation and activation procedures
with regard to the Home Unit.

f Transmitter Activation & Installation Instructions –

Describes the various activation and installation procedures
with regard to the Transmitter.

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f STaR Unit Activation & Operational Instructions –

Describes the various activation and operational procedures
with regard to the STaR Unit.

f Maintaining the Monitoring Equipment – Describes the

maintenance, replacement and packing procedures
regarding the monitoring equipment.

All STaR related hardware and software must be installed and
repaired by a qualified Elmo-Tech customer service
representative or an experienced system administrator.

Elmo-Tech Ltd is committed to innovation and continued
improvement. Upgrades may be announced that consist of
software improvements and updated manuals will generally
accompany those system changes.

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3 Pre-Installation and Equipment

Requirements

Pre-Installation Procedures

While still at the monitor center or probation agency:

1. Enter the Offender’s personal information and the STaR Unit
configuration parameters into the Electronic Monitoring
System software application. You can perform this well in
advance, even before the actual monitoring equipment is
allocated and installed.

2. Enter the following equipment information into the Electronic
Monitoring System software application:

f STaR Unit serial number

f Home Unit serial number

f Transmitter serial number

3. Check that the serial numbers that you enter match the
numbers on each of the equipment items.

Note: The relevant serial numbers are visible on the back
or side of each equipment item.