Questions and Answers

Q - How many items can I protect with my Handheld Loc8tor?
A- Up to 24 Tags can be monitored in Locate or Alert modes.

Q - What range does Handheld Loc8tor have?
A - Handheld Loc8tor has a maximum range of 183 meters / 600 feet. This is based upon an outdoor application with clear line of sight. Obstacles such as walls, floors, cupboards and other people will reduce the maximum range proportionately. The Handheld guides you to within 2.5cm / 1” of your possessions.

Q - Will Loc8tor Tags transmit through obstacles such as clothing or walls?
A - Yes, however the maximum 183 meters / 600 feet range will be reduced. Actual range will depend on where and what Handheld Loc8tor is used on.

Q - Can Handheld Loc8tor detect whether an item is upstairs or downstairs?
A - Yes, Handheld Loc8tor is fully directional and will provide guidance left and right, and up and down.

Q - Does Handheld Loc8tor work abroad?
A - Yes, Handheld Loc8tor works on the 2.45GHz ISM frequency band, which is available worldwide.

Handheld Loc8tor

Q - What is the size of the Handheld Loc8tor?
A - The Handheld is 11.0cm (4.3”) high x 5.3cm (2.1”) wide x 1.6cm (0.6”) deep.

Q - How much does the Handheld Loc8tor weigh?
A - The Handheld including batteries weighs approximately 70g (2.5 ounces)

Q - How loud is the audio alarm?
A - The Handheld volume at its loudest is 90dB.

Tags

Q - How many Tags can be monitored with each Handheld?
A - Each Handheld can monitor up to 24 personalized Tags. In Asset Protection mode up to 6000 Tags can be monitored.

Q - How do I attach the Tags to the items I wish to protect?
A - Miniaturized Tags can be quickly and easily attached using a key ring loop or high strength adhesive strips, which are all supplied in the Handheld Loc8tor pack.

Q - How do I know which Tag the Handheld Loc8tor has found?
A - When you register each new Tag you are able to personalize it so that its name (“Wallet” for example) always appears on the Handheld Loc8tor Handheld. In Locate mode you simply select the item you are searching for.

Q - What is the size of the Handheld Loc8tor tags?
A - Each Mini Tag is 3cm high x 2cm wide x 0.9cm deep (1.2 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches).

Q - How much do the Tags weigh?
A - Each Tag including batteries weighs less than 5g (0.2 ounces).

Q - Will Tags owned by other people affect my Handheld Loc8tor Handheld?
A - No. Each Tag is uniquely registered to your Handheld during a simple set up process. It is then impossible for another Handheld to track your Tags.

Batteries

Q - What type of batteries are used?
A - The Handheld uses 2 x AAA batteries. Each Tag uses 2 x LR54 or equivalent. Batteries are supplied with all packs.

Q - How long will the batteries last?
A - Battery life will depend on use. Using an example of one locate per day the expected Tag battery life is 9 months. In Alert mode, the Tags and Handheld are constantly transmitting to each other to inform as soon as a Tag goes out of the determined safety zone. As this impacts battery life we recommend only switching on Alert mode when you need it. The Handheld will warn you if any batteries need to be replaced.

Q - How do I know when to replace batteries?
A - The Handheld Loc8tor will notify you whenever batteries are low using a battery symbol at the top of the handheld screen. You can push the blue button at any time to view Tag settings, which show details of all Tags and battery warnings.

Q - How do I insert new batteries?
A - The Handheld has an easy to remove side cap, which gives access to the battery compartment (on the right hand side). Similarly, the Tags can be opened using the tip of a pen or other blunt object.