The RockFLEET is designed for permanent installation on ships, yachts, vehicles and other assets. The device is waterproof, and ruggedised, with a variety of mounting options to suit your needs.
RockFLEET has built-in Iridium and optional GSM capability, allowing the use of terrestrial mobile phone networks when possible, automatically switching to the global Iridium satellite network when GSM is not available.
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RockFLEET Orientation
The RockFLEET has no user interface as such. The unit is equipped with both Iridium & GPS antennas located on the top ‘domed’ part of your casing. To ensure a good satellite signal, the antennae should be clear of obstructions and have a clear view of the sky.
Powering RockFLEET
There are two variations of the RockFLEET wiring configuration with different colours for Power and Ground/Earth. The RockFLEET can also be wired to up to three switches which can be mapped to events such as OPS NORMAL or DISTRESS. Contact TracPlus support to set up the correct mappings for these switches.
- Power sources must have 2A circuit breakers.
- Switch and sensor inputs are not internally debounced. Input switches or sensors should be externally debounced and must switch between the open circuit and Signal Ground.
- A switch is activated on a change on the switch wire, this can be either going from Low (ground) to High or High to Low (ground).
- Installation must be performed by an appropriately licensed engineer with reference to the requirements of all applicable installation regulations, instructions and guidelines.
| Wire colour | Purpose | Details |  |
| Red | Power | 12/24V DC | |
| Black | Neutral (Negative) | Ground/Earth | |
| Blue | RS232 | Do not use | |
| Pink | RS232 | Do not use | |
| Yellow | Switch 0 | Activating by taking to ground or from ground | |
| Green | Switch 1 | Activated by taking to ground or from ground | |
| Grey | Switch 2 | Activated by taking to ground or from ground |
WARNING: NO VOLTAGE IS TO BE APPLIED TO SWITCH AND SENSOR INPUTS. APPLYING VOLTAGE TO SWITCH AND SENSOR INPUTS WILL RESULT IN DEVICE FAILURE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
RockFLEET Operating Modes
The table below describes the basic operating modes for the RockFLEET tracker.
| Mode | Detail |
| ON (Powering / Charging) | Externally Powered (8-32v DC) |
| ON (Un-powered / Discharging) | Powered by an internal battery (when external power lost/disconnected) |
| OFF | Following the loss of external power and depletion of the internal battery. |
| Storage/Shipping Mode | You will receive the tracker in Storage Mode. Connect external power to wake it up. |
While the tracker is ON it will behave per its current/most recent configuration.
If you have any further questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at support@tracplus.com