SECURUS 0114BLUT07, BLU07 User Guide

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BluTag®

BluTag complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF Exposure (SAR) Statement for BluTag (S5E0114BLUT07).

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. It was tested as an ankle worn device in accordance
with the required FCC RF Exposure procedures. The maximum SAR value reported is 3.080 W/Kg for BluTag (S5E0114BLUT07)

WARNING – Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

BluBox™ & BluHome™

BluBox and BluHome comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF Exposure Statement for BluBox™ (FCC ID S5EAA90548) and BluHome™ (FCC ID S5EBH0107A)

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

WARNING – Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Battery Safety

The BluTag Device contains a non-removable lithium-Ion battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Do not dispose of The BluTag or the lithium-Ion battery in
a fire. The lithium-Ion battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the lithium-Ion battery or the
BluTag Device. Do not heat the battery or BluTag Device above 140°F (60°C).

Please return the Device to Satellite Tracking of People LLC, 1212 North Post Oak Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77055 for disposal otherwise only dispose
of the battery or BluTag device in accordance with the laws and regulations in your area governing disposal of this type of battery.

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Canadian Compliance (Industry Canada) for BluTag

IC: 9086A-BluT07, MODEL NUMBER: BluTag

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

The BluTag Device has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. The radio wave exposure guidelines
employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted according to RSS-102 with the BluTag device
transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands. The highest SAR value for the BluTag when tested was 3.080W/Kg . The
BluTag device is designed to be ankle worn. Please follow the instructions included in the user guide for installation around the ankle.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Conformité du Canada (Industrie Canada) pour BluTag

IC: 9086A-BluT07, NUMÉRO DU MODÈLE: BluTag

Le présent appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-003.

L'appareil BluTag a été conçu pour être conforme aux normes de sécurité applicables concernant l'exposition aux ondes radioélectriques. Les directives
d'exposition aux ondes radioélectriques utilisent l'unité de mesure connue sous le nom de Taux d'absorption spécifique ou TAS. Des tests de TAS ont été
exécutés conformément à la norme RSS-102 avec l'appareil BluTag émettant à son niveau de puissance certifié le plus élevé dans toutes les bandes de
fréquences utilisées. La valeur de TAS la plus élevée pour BluTag pendant le test était de 3.080 W/kg . L'appareil BluTag a été conçu pour être porté à la
cheville. Veuillez respecter les instructions relatives à l'installation de l'appareil à la cheville stipulées dans le guide de l'utilisateur.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

SÉCURITÉ DES PILES

Les appareils BluTag contiennent une pile au lithium-ion non amovible. Ne pas tenter de retirer la pile. Ne pas jeter BluTag ou la pile au lithium-ion dans
un feu. La pile au lithium-ion présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlure chimique en cas de mauvais traitement. Ne pas désassembler, écraser ni percer
la pile au lithium-ion ou l'appareil BluTag. Ne pas chauffer la pile ou l'appareil BluTag à des températures supérieures à 60 °C (140 °F).

Veuillez renvoyer l'appareil à Satellite Tracking of People LLC, 1212 North Post Oak Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77055 U.S.A. pour élimination ou si
vous voulez vous charger vous-même de l'élimination de la pile ou de l'appareil BluTag, veuillez vous conformer aux lois et à la réglementation de votre
région régissant la mise au rebut de ce type de pile.

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Table of

Table of

Contents

Contents

OverviewOverview

EnrollmentEnrollment

ZonesZones

SchedulesSchedules

5 - 18

19 - 22

23 - 30

31 - 41

InstallationInstallation

SupervisionSupervision

NotificationsNotifications

UnassignmentUnassignment

42 - 49

50 - 72

73 - 79

80 - 82

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OverviewOverview

• BluTag Basics

• Battery Life

• Charging

• BluTag Specifications

• How GPS Works

• How BluTag Uses GPS

• Track Types

• How BluTag Uses Cellular

Communication

• VeriTracks Tracking Software

• Tile Totals

• The Update Available Bar

• Using the Find & Search Menus

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BluTag Basics

 Lightweight (6oz), one-piece device

 Attempts GPS once every minute

 Calls every 10 minutes or less using

 Recharges in only one hour per day

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 Or, 30 minutes twice daily

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Battery Life

 40-60 hour battery capacity

 Multi-level battery alerts to enrollee and

agent

 Low – Approx. 10 hours left

 Vibrates twice every 10 minutes

until charged or completely dead

 Critical – Approx. 4 hours left

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 Agent is alerted

 Dead – Approx. 20-30 min left

 Agent is alerted

 24-month+ battery life expectancy

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Charging

 LED Charging Indicator

 Amber = Charging
 Green = Full
 Off = Idle

 Portable charging cradle (included)

 Optional charging accessories (additional

fees may apply):

 10-Unit Multicharger (for in-office preparation)

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 Mobile Cradle (battery-powered charger)
 Automobile Charger

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BluTag Specifications

• Tamper-resistant, fiber optic
strap

• Status/Call Push Button

• Waterproof to 50 feet

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• Memory capacity of 6+ days

• GPS Interference Detection

• Shielding Possible

• Jamming Possible

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• GPS (Global
Positioning System)
is a constellation of
satellites that orbit
the Earth.

• Reception and
accuracy are best
when moving and
there is an open and

OverviewOverview

How GPS Works

unobstructed view

of the sky.

• GPS tracking is
possible when at
least 3 satellites can
be heard.

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Preparing BluTag for GPS

 Begin charging BluTag at least 4 hours prior to the install.
 Charge BluTag in an area where it can also acquire GPS.

• If GPS is not available, acquire GPS elsewhere for at least 45 minutes.

• Though GPS might be present within the first few minutes of exposure - for optimal

performance, allow BluTag time to update its almanac prior to use.

Important:

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• Do not leave BluTags charging for more than two weeks.

• Avoid charging in the heat of direct sunlight.

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• BluTag
attempts to
acquire GPS

once every
minute.

OverviewOverview

How BluTag Uses GPS

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Track Types

Five types of tracks may be displayed that indicate BluTag’s approximate location.

Type Description Example

Trackpoint A successful attempt to track BluTag’s location at a

particular minute. Attempts are made once each minute.

Visit Five or more consecutive minutes of tracks, no greater

than 300 feet and 2 minutes apart.

Visit Point A track within a Visit.

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Cell Tower When GPS reception is unavailable for one or more

minutes, a successful approximation of a responding cell
tower’s location may be displayed.

Cell Track When 5 or more minutes of Cell Tower Tracking has

occurred, an approximation of BluTag’s direction in
reference to the Cell Tower may appear.

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How BluTag Uses Cellular Communication

• Nationwide cellular coverage

• BluTag waits only 10 minutes between calls

• However, any of the following will produce an immediate call:

• Request Position (below): Requests an immediate call/upload

• Rapid Reporting (below): Makes calls occur every 2 minutes for 1 hour.

• Push Button: Pressing BluTag’s button until it beeps forces it to call

• All other events/violations, i.e. charging, zone violations, strap tampers, etc.

• Online requests can command BluTag to buzz (beep) or vibrate

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Vibrate

Buzz

Request
Position

Rapid

Reporting

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VeriTracks Tracking Software

• Universal software for all hardware

• Web-based application (nothing to install)

OverviewOverview

• Phone & Tablet-friendly

• Google maps

• Multi-shape, private, global, and hidden zone options

• Crime Scene Correlation

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Tile Totals

Tile totals reflect the following:

OverviewOverview

Enrollee

Events

Zones

Reports

Number of assigned enrollees for the selected agency

Number of open events

Number of existing zones (assigned & unassigned)

Number of processed reports

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OverviewOverview

The Update Available Bar

The Update Available bar displays above enrollee cards when an update is
available for an enrollee listed on the current page of cards.

Clicking the bar is optional, as updated enrollee data will display upon
navigating between tabs and tiles.

Do not click the Update Available bar while viewing unsaved data. By doing
so, unsaved data will be lost.

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Using the Find & Search Menus

Each Tile has its own Find / Search menu. Each is designed to display results that

are based on default search criteria or that chosen by the agent.

Find / Search menus remember
their settings from session to
session. Therefore, to return to the
default criteria:

1. Click the Find or Search menu.

2. Click the Clear button to reset

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the criteria to its defaults.

3. Click Find.

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EnrollmentEnrollment

• Creating an Enrollee Profile

• Adding Enrollee Addresses

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Creating an Enrollee Profile

EnrollmentEnrollment

1. Click the Enrollees tile.

2. Click Add.

3. Fill in the required fields: Primary ID,

First Name, and Last Name.

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4. Confirm or change the Organization,
Agent, and Risk Level.

5. Click Save.

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Adding Enrollee Addresses

1. Under the profile,

click Addresses.

2. Click Add.

3. In the Type list,

choose Home, Work
or Other.

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4. Enter a Title for the

address (e.g. Home,
Work, etc.).

5. Fill in the Street 1

box.

6. Type the City, State,
and Zip Code.

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Adding Enrollee Addresses (continued)

7. Click the Geocode button to view the approximate address.

8. To adjust the address placement, drag its icon.

9. Click Save.

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EnrollmentEnrollment

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ZonesZones

• Inclusion Zones

• Exclusion Zones

• Zone Categories

• Creating a Zone from the Addresses tab

• Editing an Auto-Generated Zone from the

Addresses tab

• Using the Zones Tile

• Editing Zones via the Zones Tile

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ZonesZones

Inclusion Zones

An inclusion zone is requires an enrollee to be present during
scheduled times. Inclusion hours are the time of the day in which
the enrollee must remain within the zone.

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ZonesZones

Exclusion Zones

An exclusion zone is placed where an enrollee must stay away.
Exclusion hours are the time of the day in which the enrollee is to
remain outside the zone – typically 24/7.

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