Cobra P1703-141 C-pod Manual - Page 24

Reference manual mode and turned itself off. To start using the system, it needs to be rebooted after the registration message was sent. Reboot a unit Performing a normal reboot of the unit forces it to go through the initial start-up sequence, registering on a cellular (GSM) network and obtaining an updated GPS position. It can solve various problems that might occur with your C-pod. Rebooting a unit only makes sense if the unit already is running, i.e. the activation button is flashing (in any way). While onboard, perform the following steps: • Press and hold the activation button for >30 seconds (31 seconds to be sure), then release the button. • The C-pod reboots. • The start-up sequence consists of mainly two steps:  The C-pod searches for and connects to the strongest cellular (GSM) network available. While searching and connecting, the activation button flashes once every second.  The C-pod is obtaining a GPS position. While this is done, the activation button flashes once every 3 seconds. • Once the C-pod is registered on the cellular (GSM) network and has obtained a GPS position, it is in the normal operation mode and the button flashes once every 30 seconds. In case the first step takes a very long time (>5 minutes), or never seems to finish, the C-pod has difficulties finding a good cellular (GSM) network. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, section Communication related problems. In case the second step takes a very long time (>10 minutes), or never seems to finish, the C-pod has difficulties finding a good GPS position. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, section GPS related problems. 25