406LINK GSG.Rev.A Getting Started Guide
Getting Started with 406Link Congratulations on your new subscription to 406Link.com. Here are some basic instructions on how you can get started in as little as 60 seconds. When you go to 406Link.com, you will see the Client Login button in the upper right hand corner. Select this link and enter your username and password that you created when you registered for your account. Logging In If you forget your username or password, click on the Forgot Username or Password link in the login section; enter your beacons 15 digit Unique Identification Number (HEX ID) and your email address. Your username and password will be automatically emailed to you.
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The Map View allows you to choose between different map views (Street, Hybrid, Aerial and Birds eye), Zoom in and out of the map and navigating (North, East, South and West) in your map view. Helpful Hints: You can also click and drag on the Map to move from place to place as well as use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Street View Aerial View Hybrid View Bird s Eye Map View
Acco ount Ma anageme ent Us sername e/passw word Change your log in name you use to log into your account Change the password you use to log into the site.
Acco ount Man nagemen nt Acco ount Info o/beacon List EDIT ICON Edit Icon on the side of a row indicates that the field can be edited Update any of your personal account details such as address, phone, and email. You can also add some emergency contact information Here you can also add 2 emergency contacts and their information. Emergency contacts information will not be shared with anyone for marketing purposes. Should Search and Rescue contact ACR regarding assistance in locating details about a beacon that has been registered with our website, this information may be shared to assist Search and Rescue only. This is where your beacon details are stored. On the far right side you will see the edit icon, which will allow you to make changes to your Beacon Details such as the Type of Beacon, Manufacturer, Model, Battery Replacement Date, Normal storage location and a contact phone number. Note that the 15 HEX ID cannot be changed. Each account is per Beacon and if an additional Beacon is to be added to your account, simply select Add New Beacon located on this page.
ent Se elf Test Notifica ation anageme ount Ma Acco This is where you enter the Email and SMS (Text) Message number where you would like your I M OK message to be sent. Note: Make sure that the check mark next to the email and SMS are selected. If they are not selected, they will not receive the self test message. In order for SMS Text Messages to be sent, you need to enter the cell phone provider for each cell phone as each cell phone provider has different protocol for sending SMS Text Messages.
This page contains all of your self test, activation and service history for each beacon you have in your account. If you have multiple beacons in your account make sure you select the beacon you want to review first. Beac con Man nageme ent Here you will have the complete list of all self tests that been sent through the beacon management system. You can also view how much longer until your battery needs to be replaced, locate your beacons owner manual and log any additional service history notes about your beacon. AVAILABLE WITH THE PLUS PLAN ONLY Map your GPS Position With the New AquaLink or SARLink PLBs from ACR Electronics, if you have purchased the PLUS plan, you can view your GPS position on the map by selecting the Map Icon Arrow indicates location of GPS Self Test (100 meter accuracy from the Cospas Sarsat satellites).
Self Testing Your Beacon: Note 406Link works with many different EPIRBs EPIRBs, ELTs and PLBs PLBs. Please consult your owner s manual for the proper self testing procedures. 1. Self Test must be performed OUTSIDE with a CLEAR VIEW TO THE SKY Self Testing Your B Beacon 2. For best result, face beacon towards the equator and make sure no buildings or obstructions are blocking the view to the sky. 3. It is very important that you deploy your antenna prior to performing a self test so that the signal has the best chance to reach the satellites. 4. Press the Self Test Button in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. manufacturers recommendations 5. Wait until the Self Test is fully complete. 6. Stow Antenna for storage.
For best results, avoid doing a Self Test under a tree, next to a building or indoors. Always y make sure the antenna is pointing p g straight g up p towards the sky. y Self Testing Tips Use extreme care not to falsely activate your beacon.
Frequently Asked Questions What is a Self Test? How often should I carry out a Self Test? What is a GPS Self Test? What does a Self Test check? Freq quently Asked Question ns What is a Through Satellite Self Test? What does a Through Satellite Self Test check? What are the advantages of a Through Satellite Self Test? Are there any Beacons that I can't test Through the Satellites? What happens if I set off a false alert by mistake? How do I carry out a Through Satellite Self Test? What should I do if I get a Self Test failure? What if the Through Satellite Self Test Doesn't Work?