Guardian Mini 808A, Mini 808AP User Manual

Product Description

INTRODUCTION

Specifications

Package Contents

Model Name
Base Unit
Tag Unit

Batteries

User manual

Strap
Hook

How to apply/wear the Base and Tag units

Base Unit

Tag Unit

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Model Name
Functions
Search Range

Configurable Safe Range Distances

Base Unit / Tag Unit

Base (S08AM)x1

Battery Type

CR2032

Battery Life Time on Standby

30 days (8 hrs/day)

Beep Audible Level (at 10 cm / 3.9 inches)

95 dB

Dimensions (L/W/H) / Weight

808A/808AP ( 1 to 1)

Search & Out-of-Range Alert

0~500m / 1,600 ft

Near(Red LED) : 10±5m / 32±16 ft
Middle(Orange LED) : 20±10m / 64±32 ft
Far(Green LED): 50±20m / 160±64 ft

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Front

Back

Tag Unit (red)

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Ring Attachment
Speaker
Connection Status LED
Panic Button
Power Switch
Battery Cover

Call/Alert the Base unit
Power ON/OFF

Link status indicator between Base and Tag unit

Sound output

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Base Unit (blue)

Search/Setting button

Press to search for the Tag unit.

Front

Back

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Ring Attachment
Speaker
Connection Status LED

Power Switch
Battery Cover

Power ON/OFF

Link status indicator between Base and Tag unit

Sound output

Press and hold to set “Safe Range” for Tag unit.

Tag (S 08 AS )x 1

Guardian Mini is a digital wireless personal tracking and locating device that keeps children, pets, keys and other
valuables close by your side. The Guardian Mini comes with a Base tracking unit and Tag unit that is attached to a
tracked item (e.g. children, keys). This product can alert you when the tracked item goes out-of-range and can search
for the item within a 1600 feet radius. A child or an elderly person can also press a panic button on the Tag unit to
call/alert the Base unit. The Guardian Mini is CE and FCC compliant.

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GETTING STARTED (Out-of-range Alert)

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Additional Out-of-range Alert notes

Setting Safe Range distances for the Tag unit

On/Off switch

32 Feet

Tag Unit

Base Unit

This section shows how to quickly setup and trigger an alert condition when the Base unit is separated from the Tag unit.

1. Insert the batteries into the Base unit and the Tag unit. (As picture1)
a) Slide out (remove) the battery covers on the Base and Tag Units.
b) Insert batteries (included) with the “+” mark facing upward in
the battery compartments.
c) Replace the battery compartment covers on both units.

2. Make sure that the Base and Tag units are in close proximity.

3. Turn ON the Power switch on both the Base and Tag units. Both
units will establish a link and begin to blink synchronously. (As picture 2)

4. Place the Tag unit in a stationary location. With the Base unit in hand, walk away from the Tag. At about 32 feet, both
Base and Tag units will begin to beep and flash, indicating an out-of-range alert condition. (As picture 3)

5. Return to the Tag unit location and the alerts will cease. Please skip to item 7 if your model is 808A.

6. Place the Tag into the provided silicon case and attach the case using the ventilation openings at the bottom onto the
Pet’s collar (As picture 4) . If the Collar is too wide to fit into the Silicon case vents please use the provided Velcro
strap on the larger collar and fit the case onto the strap. (As picture 5)

7. Congratulations, now you are ready to attach your Tag unit to the item you want to track (e.g. kid, pet, keys).

a) When the Tag Unit is within the safe range, the lights on the Base and Tag units blink dimly at regular intervals,
indicating an active link between Base and Tag units – this is referred to as “Standby Mode”.
b) When the Base loses the signal to a Tag unit (i.e. out-of-range), the Base unit beeps for 10 seconds and the
the Tag unit beeps for 15 seconds. If the Base unit and the Tag unit are not reunited, both units go into Sleep Mode
after 10 and 15 seconds respectively. However, the Base unit will intermittently beep until the link is re-established
with the Tag unit (see below).

c) When the Tag unit is once again reunited with the Base Unit, press the Search/Setting button on the Base
unit (Base unit will enter Search mode). Press the Base unit button a second time to re-establish the link.

You can set the safe range distances for the Tag unit to Near (32 ft / 10m), Middle (64 ft / 20m) or Far (160 ft / 50m) ­the factory setting is for 32 ft.

1. Press and hold the “Search/Setting” button on the Base unit - notice how the LED changes from Red, Orange and
Green. Red represents “Near”, Orange “Middle” and Green “Far”.

2. When the LED shows the color (i.e. distance) you want to set, simply release the button to set the option.
Note that when you are in Standby mode, the Base Unit LED will blink the color of the safe distance that you set.

808AP

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CR2032x2

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808A

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CR2032x2

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Silicon Sleeve

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Operation Environment

2.42x1.42x0.46 inches / 9.5g

Temperature: 5℃∼40℃、humidity:20％∼80％

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and improved to comply with the limits of 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 FCC Certifications equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, if
installed and used not 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 determinedly turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 an interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance which
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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When a tagged item is misplaced, you can use the Base
unit to search for it, if it is within a 1600 ft / 500 m (line of
sight) radius. Try this first in an open area (e.g. large room,
or in your yard).

1. Take the Base Unit and stand apart from the Tag unit
(about 15-20 ft). On the Base unit, press the Search/Set”
Button once. The Base unit will begin to chirp and the
Tag unit will begin to beep.

2. Before searching, you must first calibrate the Base to
the current terrain and environment. Hold the Base unit
in front of you at chest level, and scan the area slowly in
a circular direction, from right to left for 360° (a) and
again from left to right (b), one 360° turn in 3-4
seconds.

Note: You don’t have to scan a full 360°; you can use a
narrower search angle (e.g. 180°).

Note: If the “Direction Indicator” illuminates green on the
Base unit during this calibration process, it does not yet
indicate the Tag unit’s direction.

3. Next, begin the search by slowly scanning a third time
from right to left (c). The “Direction Indicator” on the
Base Unit will illuminate (green) when it establishes the
direction of the tagged item location.

4. Move in the direction of the Tag Unit. As you approach
the Tag unit, the frequency of the chirping and
blinking (LED) on the Base Unit will increase.

5. If the Tag unit is hidden (e.g. in a pocket), you can
MUTE the Base unit by holding down the button on the
Base unit, allowing you to follow the Tag beep audible to
pin-point Tag unit’s location.

1. In an enclosed room, the green direction indicator may show a false tag location. This is because the RF
signals may be reflecting off of walls from different angles. In this case, hold down the button on the Base unit
to Mute the Base chirping and follow the Tag beep audible to pin-point its location.

2. This product uses RF signals which can penetrate walls and floors - however, these signals are also sometimes
affected by materials and terrain, such as bodies of water, metal/wire fences, concrete walls, and crowds (e.g.
in malls, amusement parks) - for children, it is important to teach them to move to open areas when lost to
assure optimal conditions for searching from the Base unit.

The Tag units have an additional function of allowing a child or elderly dependent to call the Base unit for help. To
activate the Panic alert, press and hold down the panic button on the Tag unit; the Base unit will beep and blink
brightly. When the Tag button is released, the Panic alert ceases.

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Calibrate

Search

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Additional Search Function Information

Panic call from Tag Unit

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Q. In search mode, why does the Base unit show a false direction or several different directions?
A. The Base unit collects and compares RF signal strengths from the Tag unit to calculate the location. However, when
the Tag unit is very close (i.e. on top) of the Base unit, the signals can appear emanating from several directions.
This can also occur when both units are in an enclosed environment (e.g. room), which results in signal reflection off
of walls from different directions, producing false location readings - if this is the case, you can mute the Base unit,
and simply follow the audio beep issued by the Tag unit.
Q. Why does the Base unit occasionally indicate a false direction?
A. This may also be caused by a blocked signal by a body of water (e.g. fish tank) or even a crowd of people, while
weaker reflected signals may be received from surrounding walls or metal objects indicating a false direction. To
remedy this, you can adjust your position to avoid the items that might be blocking your signals and try again.
Q. What can cause a false out-of-range alarm?
A. False alarms are caused by:

- Base and Tag units being too close to each other.

- Low battery charge on Base or Tag units

- Either the Base or Tag unit being placed in a pockets with other items, blocking the signals.
Q. Why is the range alarm distance not consistent?
A. Because radio signal strength and signal reflection are affected by the environment and terrain, users may need to
adjust the out-of-range distances to compensate for environmental factors.
Q. No Alert when the Tag unit is out of range
A. - Check for low battery on both units

- Check the out-of-range distance - if the Tag unit is set for “Far”, you may need a greater distance before setting off
an Alert.

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1. If you want to use the device during air flight, please comply with the air safety regulations for each respective
country.

2. We reserve the right to change the hardware/software specifications and designs, as well as the information in the
manuals, at any time without prior notice.

3. Proper operating temperatures for this product are between 40˚F ~104˚F (5˚C~40˚C). Proper Storage
Temperatures are between -4˚F~185˚F (-20˚C~85˚C) .

4. Under low battery charge conditions, both Base and Tag will alert with a beep every 2 minutes - in this case, replace
batteries immediately. Low battery conditions may result in unpredictable product behavior, such as low alert volume
and false readings. To save battery charge, turn off both units when appropriate (e.g. evenings at home).

5. The Batteries provided in this product should be disposed of properly according to national or regional recycling
regulations - contact local authorities for more information.
Warning: Do not expose the batteries to fire or heat - this may result in danger from explosions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Warnings and Important Information

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