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A Quick Start Guide To Your Protect Plus

Get a clear understanding of the unboxing process, device activation, and essential features of the Logistimatics platform!

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Written by Dane
Updated over 3 months ago

Welcome to the Logistimatics family and congratulations on acquiring the Protect Plus tracker! This device is designed to provide you with peace of mind and reliable tracking for the things that matter most. This quick start guide will lead you through the unboxing, charging, and general walkthrough of the features to ensure you're ready to track in no time.

If you bought your tracker directly from our website, the tracker comes with a subscription that's ready to go, either on a monthly or yearly basis. We've added an extra week to the subscription to make up for shipping time, so you can start tracking the moment your device arrives. No need to activate it!


What’s in the Box

Discover what's included with your Protect Plus tracker:

  1. The Protect Plus tracker itself

  2. A Micro USB charging cable

  3. A charging block for convenient power-ups

  4. An instruction booklet with all the setup details you need

Getting Your Tracker Powered Up

To power on your tracker, follow these simple steps:

  1. Press the power button located beneath the charging indicator.

  2. Look for the blue light flashes to gauge the battery level.

  3. If there's no response, press and hold the button to switch it on.

  4. For the best experience, charge your device fully before its first journey.


Downloading and Using the App

Get the Logistimatics App

  1. Download the Logistimatics App (use the links below to navigate and download).

  2. Log in with the email and password you used during checkout.

Viewing Your Tracker

After logging in to the Logistimatics App, follow these simple steps to view your tracker:

  1. Choose the tracker with the corresponding serial number from the list and tap "View". If your tracking page shows "No Data," don't worry. This is normal and indicates that your device hasn't reported its location yet. To resolve this, take the following action:

    1. Bring your tracker outside and go for a short drive.

    2. Wait for the tracker to update its location, which should happen shortly.

  2. Once the tracker reports its location, the tracking page will display an information flag with the tracker’s location.

  3. Congratulations! Your Protect Plus tracker is now online and ready to use.

Understanding the Tracking Map

To help you read the tracking map more effectively, watch our introductory video, which covers the following key aspects:

  1. Dots and their colors: Representing different tracker locations and statuses

  2. Stops: Indicating where the tracker has stopped for a certain period

  3. Satellite view: Offering a detailed view of the tracker's surroundings

  4. Date range: Allowing you to filter location data by specific dates


Battery Life and Reporting Settings

The Protect Plus device tracks its location in real time, offering different reporting modes to optimize battery life. Each mode's approximate battery life is as follows:

  1. Report every 30 seconds: lasts around 2 weeks (Default and recommended)

  2. Report every hour: lasts around 1 month

  3. Report every 6 hours: lasts around 3 months

  4. Report every 24 hours: lasts around 18 months

Custom Reporting

To change your device's reporting mode, follow these steps within the Logistimatics App:

  1. In the app, tap "Commands".

  2. Pick a new reporting mode from the list.

  3. Send the command and wait for confirmation.

Keep in mind that when using hourly intervals, the device enters sleep mode between reports to conserve battery. While in sleep mode, it won't respond to new commands until the next scheduled report. To wake the device, press and hold the power button, allowing it to accept pending commands. The sent and accepted messages are visible in the Commands log.


💡Tip

Prevent Unnecessary Draining. To conserve your tracker's battery, customize the reporting frequency based on your actual needs. If you don't need updates every 30 seconds, selecting a less frequent reporting interval will prolong battery life without compromising the tracker's effectiveness.


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