Echo Troubleshooting

LED Behaviour:

If the LED next to the Battery button is a solid Green, then the Echo has sufficient battery for use. When the battery is low the LED will flash every 5 seconds, indicating power is at 50%. The LED will flash every 2 seconds when the battery is at 10%.

If the LED next to SAT is steady, then the Echo has a connection with the Iridium satellite network. If it is flashing, then it is attempting to gain a connection. If the LED is yellow, this would indicate a weak connection. If the LED is not lighting up at all, then this would indicate that there is no satellite connection currently.

If the LED next to GPS is steady, then the Echo has a connection with the GPS network. If it is flashing, then it is attempting to gain a connection. If the LED is yellow, this would indicate a weak connection. If the LED is not lighting up at all, then this would indicate that there is no GPS connection currently.

If you are having issues with your Echo, it is a good idea to check the following:

1. Is the Antenna securely connected to the unit?
2. Has the Echo had a full 5 hours charge?
3. Are you using the Echo in a built up area? Any satellite unit must have a clear line of sight to the sky to be functional.
4. Is the Echo's battery LED a steady green? If it is flashing, this indicates it is low on battery. 

It is recommended that are Echo units are tested every month to ensure that they get a steady Iridium and GPS fix. This will be indicated by the LEDs next to SAT and GPS holding a steady green light.