Spidertracks Spider X Manuale utente
USER MANUAL
Spider X
Revision 1.0, 11 August 2020
Safety & Regulatory Information
Please read this guide carefully. It is important that all installation requirements are
followed.
Installation must be completed by a suitably qualified person (check your local regulatory
requirements).
Refer all servicing to Spidertracks qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment
should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 40cm or more away from the
person's body.
Hereby, Spider Tracks Ltd declares that the radio equipment type Spider X (SKU 6000SX) is
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: spidertracks.com/compliance.
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Contents
1. Getting Started 5
1.1 Overview 5
1.2 What's in the box? 6
2. Install 7
2.1 Activate 7
2.2 Locate 8
2.3 Mount 9
2.4 Power 9
3. Use 10
3.1 Operate 10
3.2 Connect a mobile device 11
4. Help 12
4.1 Contact 12
4.2 Warranty 13
4.3 Troubleshooting 14
4.4 Accessories & Spares 15
4.5 Disposal and Returns 16
5. Specifications 17
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Overview
The Spider has the following key features:
●Tracking - Virtual FDR™ real-time tracking, using the Iridium global satellite network.
●Messaging - Use your mobile device to send or receive satellite Spidertxt messages.
●Flight data - Attitude data is automatically sent to the cloud when in cellular
coverage.
1. These connections are optional only and not required in a standard installation.
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1.2 What's in the box?
The following items are included in the box:
Spider X
Bracket with adhesive
Quick start guide
2m power lead
Polymer fasteners and flange nuts
Bag label #1
Stainless steel fasteners and nylock nuts
Bag label #2
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2. Install
2.1 Activate
You need to activate your Spider before it can be used. Please refer to the step-by-step
instructions available at support.spidertracks.com.
A. Create your account
Before you can activate your Spider you need to have created a user account, organisation
and aircraft at app.spidertracks.io.
B. Register the device
Once your account has been created you need to register your device and assign it to an
aircraft. For this step you need the 10-character serial number that is located on the base of
the device.
C. Confirm setup
To confirm the Spider setup you should power it with a clear view of the sky. If successful,
the status light will illuminate green within 5 minutes. Check that the aircraft appears in
your account.
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2.2 Locate
You need to install the Spider with a clear view of the sky. In most aircraft, locating the
Spider on top of the instrument panel provides an adequate view of the sky. It must be
located greater than 300mm (11.8”) from magnetic compasses or flux gates.
This location typically provides a good view of the sky with only minor obstructions,
enabling a reliable connection to one or more Iridium satellites.
Some aircraft, such as those with heated windshields, can have significant obstructions
made from metallic or carbon based materials. In this case you may need to utilise an
external Iridium/GPS antenna. Refer to 4.3 Troubleshooting.
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2.3 Mount
The Spider is supplied with a detachable mounting bracket. To remove the bracket; press
down on the two rear tabs and slide the Spider forward. Choose one of the mounting
options below.
Adhesive tape
A. The adhesive tape can only be
applied once.
B. The surface under the bracket must
be flat, dry and free of dust or oil.
C. Remove the adhesive backing, place
the bracket firmly in place, ensuring
all sides have made firm contact
with the surface.
D. Final strength is achieved after 72
hours at 20 °C (68ºF).
Fasteners
A. The Spider is supplied with four M4
fasteners and nuts, 2 x polymer and
2 x stainless steel.
B. The fasteners from the bag label #1
must be used in the two holes
marked 1 on the bracket. Failure to
do so could impact performance.
C. The fasteners from the bag label #2
must be used in the two holes
marked 2 on the bracket.
2.4 Power
The 2m (6’ 6¾”) power lead connects the Spider to a cigarette power outlet. Insert the
mating cable connector into the Spider power input and screw finger tight.
For more details on the power requirements refer to 5. Specifications.
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3. Use
3.1 Operate
When powered, the Spider will automatically connect, no interaction is required from the
pilot or crew. In the event of an emergency the SOS button can be pressed. The light on the
front indicates the status of the Spider as shown in the table below.
Light
Off
No power
Amber
No satellite connection. It can take up to 5 minutes to connect.
Green
Satellite connection OK
Red
SOS activated
Green flashing
On backup power, connection OK
Red flashing
On backup power, SOS activated
Amber flashing
On backup power, no satellite connection.
Red/amber flashing
Self-test failure, see troubleshooting guide
Green/red flashing
Software update in progress
Optional Spider settings can be configured through app.spidertracks.io. This includes
notifications for SOS, speed threshold, heading change, rate of climb or rate of descent.
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3.2 Connect a mobile device
The app enables you to wirelessly connect to the Spider. You need to install the Spidertracks
app from either the Apple® App Store® or Android™ Google Play store.
The first time you use the app you will be prompted to login using the same email address
and password for the account you created on the Spidertracks website.
To connect to the device select More > Spider Connection, then select your aircraft from the
list of available Spiders. If you are unable to connect refer to 4.3 Troubleshooting.
Spidertxt
To use Spidertxt its needs to be enabled on your account.
●Anyone in your account can send and receive messages to other
members of your account.
●Spidertxt prioritises using wifi, cellular data, then the Iridium
satellite network.
●Messages sent over Iridium can take longer than messages sent
over cell.
●See support.spidertracks.com for more information on the setup
and use of Spidertxt.
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