LED Indicator Panel
Interra SmarTarget LED functions are described below (as of Firmware Version 0.4). Flash refers to a rapid transition from “On” to “Off” or vice versa, whereas Glow refers to a slow transition or steady state “On”.
Blue (Recording) LED – Blue
GNSS Signal LED – Green
Battery Charge LED – Yellow
Operational State |
LED Functions |
Description |
Charging |
Recording LED - Off GNSS Signal LED - Off Charging LED – On/Off |
If the Charging LED is illuminated, then the battery is currently charging. When charging has completed the LED will turn off |
PC Communications |
Recording LED - On GNSS Signal LED - Off Charging LED – On/Off |
Unit is communicating with PC. No data logging is occurring. The Charging LED may be illuminated if battery is charging |
Start-Up |
Recording LED - Flash GNSS Signal LED - Flash Charging LED - Off |
Unit is performing initialization routines. Recording and GNSS Signal LED will flash in an alternating pattern until complete |
Searching |
Recording LED - Off GNSS Signal LED - Glow Charging LED - Off |
Unit is searching for GNSS signals. GNSS Signal LED will slowly glow until a position solution is found, then it will turn on at full brightness |
Logging |
Recording LED - Flash GNSS Signal LED - On Charging LED - Off |
Unit is logging data. GNSS Signal LED will remain On, while the Recording LED will flash at 1 Hz |
Battery Low |
Recording LED - Glow GNSS Signal LED - Glow Charging LED - Off |
Unit has detected a low battery and has ceased logging. Recording and GNSS Signal LED will slowly glow until battery has been charged |
Fault Detected |
Recording LED - Flash GNSS Signal LED - Flash Charging LED - Off |
Unit has detected a fault. Recording LED and GNSS Signal LED will flash quickly. Course of Action:
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The user should be aware of what is known as quiescent current – residual battery drain while resting. This condition is commonplace in rechargeable battery systems. It is normal to see a battery drop from fully charged while resting. Don’t worry, it could take 3 years to drain the battery!