BlueCats BC2500 User manual

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User Manual
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BC2500 GPS Beacon
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Dec 30, 2019
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CONTACT
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[email protected] BlueCats
+1.256.217.4072 6767 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 300
www.bluecats.comHuntsville, AL 35806, USA
320-0424 © BlueCats, 2019. All rights reserved.

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Introduction
The BC2500 GPS beacon is attached to vehicles, trailers, and equipment in an outdoor yard, in order
to track their locations and movements.
Operating instructions
1. Open the box and inspect the BC2500 GPS beacon.
2. Remove the “REMOVE BEFORE USE” label (and the small round magnet under it) to activate
the beacon.
3. Install screws in the mounting holes on either side of the enclosure and use them to attach
the beacon to a vehicle, trailer, or equipment to be tracked.
4. If possible, mount the beacon so that the top is pointed toward the sky.
5. Use the BlueCats application to monitor and configure the beacon operation.
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GPS beacon activation
Safety Information
Read and follow all instructions before using this product:
●Do not use the GPS beacon if it has been damaged.
●Do not install in environments that exceed temperature and humidity requirements.
●Do not place or leave the beacon on a heat source.
●Do not open a beacon. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts or
replaceable parts.
●Dispose of non-functioning beacons in accordance with local regulations.
Please note that the GPS beacon contains a 3.6-volt battery (D cell).
●Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BlueCats could void
your authorization to operate this equipment.
BlueCats
Document number 320-0424, “User Manual, BlueCats GPS Beacon” © BlueCats, 2019. All rights
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Regulatory Information
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used 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 determined by turning the equipment off
and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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.
IC
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS)
d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences. (2) Cet appareil doit
accepter toutes les interférences, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable de l'appareil.
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Band
Maximum TX Power
2.402 GHz - 2.480GHz
+8 dBm (conducted)
Support
If you have any questions regarding the GPS beacon or any of our other products, contact your local
BlueCats representative. You can also visit us online at http://www.bluecats.com/.
BlueCats
Document number 320-0424, “User Manual, BlueCats GPS Beacon” © BlueCats, 2019. All rights
reserved.