Wildbill Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks Bill, good news as I didn't install them so didn't realize there was a cradle. The unit they displayed at the AGM was likely without the cradle. This one is not OFSC's fault but the company that supplied them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Absolutely providing the OFSC personnel did their due diligence in field testing. Obviously Atlas Trax does not have a very rigorous testing regime before sending multiple malfunctioning units out the door as the season has already commenced. These should have gone out to Clubs in early-mid October with instructions to field test in personal vehicles for several weeks so as to determine if there were any isolated or widespread failures. The Rep said in his speech that he would be available day and night to take calls if problems arose. My point is the OFSC has unfortunately had many successive technological failures over the past 3 years and this is another black eye, deserved or not. This was there time to shine under new management personnel but it didn't happen and I think they should be more forthcoming as to the extent of the problem, what caused it and what can be done to fix it and how long is it going to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggie Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Hi, There was a lot of testing done with the Atlas GPS units this year. Several clubs in the north installed one in February and the results were great. It seems that most of the GPS units have the wrong software version installed what give us the pain. The ping on every 15 minutes, this was decided by the governors to save money. Overall the ping every 15 minutes will not make a big impact on the grooming hours also all clubs in Ontario have the same unit and it will have the same impact. Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Has any Club received their GPS back from AtlasTrax? Anyone hear about what the problem was other than "software needs to be updated" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bsledding Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Has any Club received their GPS back from AtlasTrax? Anyone hear about what the problem was other than "software needs to be updated" Snowcrest has not received any back. I hope the groomers don't have to be warmed up, to stick these things on the roof. 1 groomer is now parked about 2 hrs from our heated shop and the other about a 10 hour run from the shop unless we pay $400 bucks to float it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi, There was a lot of testing done with the Atlas GPS units this year. Several clubs in the north installed one in February and the results were great. It seems that most of the GPS units have the wrong software version installed what give us the pain. The ping on every 15 minutes, this was decided by the governors to save money. Overall the ping every 15 minutes will not make a big impact on the grooming hours also all clubs in Ontario have the same unit and it will have the same impact. Thanks Greg too bad the testing did not translate into success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Bill advised they came with a cradle that is glued to roof and unit snaps into holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faceman Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wondering if we're paying the subscription while we wait? Just asking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can't imagine the OFSC brain trust are too happy with this screwup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Haven't received our unit back. Groomer logs are a no brainer. I have also been testing a fleet tracking app/program with our operators. Seems to be working for us for safety needs. Cheaper than spot and has the same features as the old Fleet tracking system. Geo fencing is a great feature..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Bill advised they came with a cradle that is glued to roof and unit snaps into holder. But the cradle had to be mounted somewhere warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can't imagine the OFSC brain trust are too happy with this screwup. snafu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 But the cradle had to be mounted somewhere warm On the muffler? LOL... We will be mounting ours as recommended but will be also mounting a fixed tether cord.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 On the muffler? LOL... We will be mounting ours as recommended but will be also mounting a fixed tether cord.... We used the sealant and screws still fell off and into the shipping box to be reprogrammed have not seen it since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 District 11 Board Meeting Wednesday night, hopefully we will get an update as I believe District Governors had a full day meeting in Barrie on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Groomer Guy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This suxs ever since we started working with GPS system ours never worked..... how many times I had to pull the dash apart.. take pictures, go back take serial numbers.... do this.... reset...... agrrrrr We get the current units.... one wont work.... fiddle with it.... finally they work and I can track my groomers.... Yahooo finaly.... 3 days later get an email I have to send them back... so I had to take them back off and ship them back.. agrrrrr.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This suxs ever since we started working with GPS system ours never worked..... how many times I had to pull the dash apart.. take pictures, go back take serial numbers.... do this.... reset...... agrrrrr We get the current units.... one wont work.... fiddle with it.... finally they work and I can track my groomers.... Yahooo finaly.... 3 days later get an email I have to send them back... so I had to take them back off and ship them back.. agrrrrr.... And that is just extra work! The vendor should have to compensate the clubs for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This suxs ever since we started working with GPS system ours never worked..... how many times I had to pull the dash apart.. take pictures, go back take serial numbers.... do this.... reset...... agrrrrr We get the current units.... one wont work.... fiddle with it.... finally they work and I can track my groomers.... Yahooo finaly.... 3 days later get an email I have to send them back... so I had to take them back off and ship them back.. agrrrrr.... wonder when they are coming back ? Pretty poor performance really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pete Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Bulletin from the OFSC this morning stating all units that have been received by Atlastrax will hopefully be shipped by to the Didtrict Offices by this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Saul Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Just checked my link to the 4 tracking units for our club & they show up in Ottawa, In someones back yard with a pool? At least all 4 show up, now wait & see if they can find there way back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ours too, Knudson Drive on a golf course off the Queensway in Kanata. Looks like somebody is doing some re-programming. Not likely to see them this week but will be easy to follow them on their way home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 They are in some guy's basement....He'll be done by April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 They are probably doing a battery drain test as that was one of the problems reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 No tracks since Jan 18th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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