Settings up your portable tracking unit
To enable your unit with AutoAlert, do the following:
Alternatively, see instructions on setting up your unit independently of AutoAlert.
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- Insert a registered Sim card (with credit) and charged battery into the unit.
- Send an email to AutoAlert with the following details
- Telephone number of the SIM
- The Mobile Operator for the SIM
- A description for your unit on the system
- Place the unit in an area with good mobile and GPS reception (preferably outside and with a clear view of the sky).
Result: The green led on the side of the unit will start flashing rapidly when the battery has been inserted. Once it has found a mobile network, it will flash approximately every 4 seconds.
Note: AutoAlert preconfigures the units with the UK Vodafone or UK Orange network or a different network if advised prior to delivery.. Click here for details on how to manually configure your unit with another network.
- Log into the AutoAlert Control Centre with your email address and password.
- Request a location, or configure tracking by clicking on the button
 next to your device on the right of the screen
Result: A text message will be sent to the unit requesting it sends its location. Once the unit has responded back its location will be shown in the main map screen.
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