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Remora User Manual Revision 1.0 - 9 December 2015 Page 9 of 33
5. INSTALLATION
1. SIM Installation
The SIM holder is on the top of the main board, between the two antennas.
When handling the Remora be careful not to touch the GPS antenna, to minimise the risk of
damaging the sensitive GPS amplifiers with static discharge.
1. Remove the batteries, to ensure the mobile data connection is not active.
2. Unlock the sim holder by sliding the metal bracket towards the hinge.
3. The SIM should be inserted with the keyed corner on the non-hinged side, and the
SIM contacts orientated down to the main board.
4. Press the SIM down, and relock the holder by sliding the metal bracket away from
the hinge.
5. Reinstall the batteries. The LED next to the GPS antenna should flash briefly when
the batteries are inserted. If it does not, it means the unit has not yet reset. In this
case, remove the batteries for a minute or two to allow any residual charge to drain,
and then reinsert them. Failure to reset the unit will prevent automatic APN
detection, and proper resetting of the battery life statistics.
The SIM card should either have no PIN set, or should have a PIN matching the Remora’s
PIN. The Remora’s PIN can be retrieved from the OEM Server web interface.
2. Housing Assembly
Once the SIM and batteries are installed, all that remains is to seal the housing.
1. Ensure that the clear silicon seal is in good condition, is lying flat, and is not fouled
by any plastic swarf or by protruding connector cables.
2. Place the lid on the base, and gently squeeze it shut. Foam in the lid will compress
against the batteries, holding them firmly in place when the unit is turned over.
3. Tighten the 10 screws to a uniform tightness. On the first assembly the screws may
be quite stiff. An electric screwdriver with a torque limiting clutch is recommended.
4. The screws used are a thermoplastic screw: 3.5mm x 12mm (BN82428).
3. OEM Server
On battery insertion, the Remora will immediately connect to OEM Server to announce its
presence. After the first connection it will try to establish a GPS fix, and then connect a
second time to update its location. This initial GPS fix has an extended timeout of no less
than 5 minutes, to give it a reasonable chance of success in an office environment.
It is essential to check that the device is connecting before placing the it in the field. Refer to
the document on OEM Server Setup. If you do not see a connection within a few minutes of
battery insertion, double check that the device was reset correctly (LED flashed on battery
insertion), that the SIM is correctly inserted, and that you have air-time and reasonable
mobile reception.
Devices will either be pre-configured on OEM (firmware, system parameters, admin
parameters, connector), or the distributor will need to set them up. The setup is important for
the device to perform correctly. The default settings together with the automatic APN
detection give a nearly plug-and-play experience. However, the connector must be set to
