troubleshooting
How to troubleshoot:
- Check APN and IP Settings.
- Verify that the SIM is activated, and data service is enabled.
- Check the available load balance of the SIM Card.
How to troubleshoot:
- Verify external power is still connected.
- Check to see if the vehicle entered a network blind area.
- Verify that the SIM is activated, and data service is enabled.
How to troubleshoot:
- Make sure the device is oriented correctly with the top of the device facing up.
- Devices should not be shielded by metallic materials.
- Ensure there is a satellite signal available.
- If the vehicle is in a parking garage or in a metal building it may not receive Satellite Signal.
How to troubleshoot:
- Location Drift can occur in areas with poor GNSS (satellite) signal, generally when the vehicle is not moving or is parked.
- Around tall buildings or in covered parking garages can cause Location Drift.
- Heavy foliage when parked can cause Location Drift.
- Sometimes a vibration can activate the accelerator and cause a Location Drift when the vehicle is parked. Strong winds can cause Location Drift if the vehicle is not moving or parked.
How to troubleshoot:
- Make sure you have entered the command in the correct format.
- Vehicle may be in an area with no network signal.
- Ensure the SIM is well seated in its slot and is correctly oriented.
- Verify the SIM is activated, and data service is enabled.
How to troubleshoot:
- Poor Satellite or GNSS signal can be caused by several things.
- Improper installation of the device where it is covered or shielded from the Sky by metal so no GNSS signal can reach the receiving antenna.
- Parking garages or metal buildings can cause poor satellite or GNSS signals.
How to troubleshoot:
- Is the vehicle battery low?
- Has the power or ground cables going to the device been disconnected, cut, or broken?
- Has the SIM or the SIM slot been damaged?
How to troubleshoot:
- Is the SIM card seated correctly in the SIM slot?
- The metal contacts of the SIM card may be dirty. Clean if necessary.
- If the SIM card is damaged, contact SkyLink Systems Tech Support to order a replacement.
- Verify the SIM is activated, and data service is available from the data supplier in your area.
- Is the SIM outside of its GSM service area
- Weak or poor GSM signal. sometimes occurs in very remote or rural areas.
- The warranty is valid only when the warranty card has been properly completed and submitted with proper proof of purchase. A copy of the original paid invoice indicating the IMIE number and model of the device, and the date of purchase. We reserve the right to refuse a warranty if this information has been removed, changed, altered or obliterated due to physical product damage.
- Our obligations are limited to the repair of the defect, replacement of the defective part, or at our discretion, replacement of the entire device.
- Warranty repairs MUST be carried out by a SkyLink Systems or Jimilab IOT Authorized Service Center. Warranty will be void if a repair has been attempted by anyone other than an Authorized Service Center.
- Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not provide an extension or renewal of the original warranty period.
- This warranty is not applicable to issues other than defects in materials, design or workmanship. Issues caused by poor or incorrect installation is not covered by this warranty.