Beam Shout ts Operation & User’s Manual

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• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 26 receiver to obtain a hot-start fix. Report rate (time between reports) set to more than two hours forces the GPS receiver into either a warm-start or cold-start fix (~29 seconds). As a result, the ts will consume more battery power and the total number of reports is significantly reduced. User is encouraged read the Power Consumption section. NOTE: When the SHOUT ts is in the middle of sending a report and user forces it to power off by holding down the power/back button, the ts will attempt to complete sending the repo

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 28 | Utilities Menu Utilities menu provides five options used mainly to check for proper hardware and network setup. These include Check GPS, Check Iridium, send Test Report, Check-In and Way Points. Check GPS option forces the SHOUT ts to turn on its GPS receiver and to continuously update and display GPS data in real-time whether there is a valid fix or not. The GPS receiver remains on until user leaves this screen by pressing the back button. The Reset Ephemeris key is used to force the ts to erase saved ephemeris in its memory a

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 11 Entered text can be edited by tapping anywhere inside the text box. It is much easier to use a fingernail or a stylus to accurately position the cursor over the letter to be edited. Holding and sliding a finger inside the text box will prompt the device to display a segment of the text in the header bar as shown in the figure below. The position of the cursor is displayed in red letter. A space and enter key will appear a

• SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 24 There are three ways the SHOUT ts can initiate a mailbox check for any pending messages at the Iridium gateway: 1. User can manually force the ts to check the mailbox at any time using Texting/Chk Mbox menu. 2. When tracking mode is enabled, the ts automatically checks the mailbox each time

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 13 transceiver or to any wireless network. A NOC is required to receive and implement the logic necessary for analyzing the ts messages and determine the appropriate response. Upon request, NAL Research will provide the Server for Trackers software allowing users to install on their NOCs to retrieve NAL Research’s formatted GPS reports from the remote ts. In addition, the program will let a NOC communicate with modems attached to its serial ports, communicate with POP3/SMTP servers, communicate with Iridium SBD DirectIP servers, and/or

• SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 8 The SHOUT ts package includes manuals, software, an USB AC wall adapter, and a standard USB-to-micro USB cable. The ts is shipped with its internal Lithium-Ion battery partially charged. User should fully charge the ts before use. There are two ways to charge the ts. One is to use the supplied AC wall adapter. The othe

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 2 | Legal Disclaimer and Condition of Use This document contains information for the SHOUT ts personal satellite tracking device and accompanying accessories (“Product”) is provided “as is.” Reasonable effort has been made to make the information in this document reliable and consistent with specifications, test measurements and other information. However, NAL Research Corporation and its affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees or consultants (“NAL Resear

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 38 | Appendix C: Power Consumption The SHOUT ts has an internal 1.95 A-Hr Li-Ion rechargeable battery. When both the Iridium and GPS antennas have clear view of the sky and the battery is fully charged, the ts is capable of sending more than 1,500 tracking reports with the following settings: (1) report rate of less than two hours, and (2) mailbox check rate and the report rate are the same. Blocked or partially blocked antennas will force the ts to retry multiple SBD transmissions for each report and, as a result, can significantly redu

• SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 22 two options—Choose Can’d Msg and Enter Text. After Canned Message is selected and if canned messages were entered with SatTerm, a list of canned messages will appear in the order they were entered with SatTerm. Tap on a canned message prompts the ts to display the complete canned message and tap Select to choose t

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 3 | Contents Glossary .................................................................................................. 4 Introduction ............................................................................................. 5 Using the SHOUT ts .................................................................................. 7 Home Screen ........................................................................................... 14 Quick Start .............................................................................................. 17 Te

• SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 40 2.0 m CEP (SBAS) Acquisition: 29 seconds cold-start 29 seconds warm-start <1 second hot-start Sensitivity: –160 dBm (tracking) –160 dBm (reacquisition) –147 dBm (cold-start) Environmental Specifications (Electronics) Operating Temperature: –40 o F to +185 o F (–40 o C to +85 o C) Operating Humidity: ≤

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 19 until user decides to either resend (enqueue) or delete. The Outbox stores the oldest message on top of the list. For each message queued in the Outbox waiting to be sent, the ts attempts up to three times to transmit. After three failures, the message will be dequeued to avoid draining the battery. User has to manually requeue a message. If the ts is at a location not suited for transmission (under heavy foliage), user ha

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 14 | Home Screen Immediately after powered up, user must press a bar located on the bottom to the screen to unlock the SHOUT ts. A delay in displaying time and date is normal since the unit has to check its internal clock against the GPS receiver. A PIN is required if the device is setup with password protection. NAL Research ships the ts without password protection. Once correct information is entered after powered up, the home screen will appear. D

• SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 21 After Choose Contact is selected and if email addresses were entered with SatTerm, a list of contacts will appear in alphabetical order. Select a single contact or multiple contacts on the list and tap Add to accept. The first choice will appear under To and the remaining will appear under Emails. A conta

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 34 | Additional Features The red emergency 911 button locates underneath a rotating guard on the back of the SHOUT ts. It can be used at any time regardless of the tracking status (enabled or disabled) or the power status (on or off) of the device. When pressed, the emergency LED immediately turns solid green to indicate that the device is in emergency mode. The LED can be deactivated to extend the battery life by using the Settings/LED/LED Emergency option. If the LCD screen is on during emergency activation, the black bar across the top of the screen turns red. The dev

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 9 with a sharp object. Unlike a capacitive touchscreen on most cellular phones whereby a slight tap of the finger is required, a resistive touchscreen requires a more moderate finger pressure. A resistive touchscreen drifts slowly over time and needs to be recalibrated. This can be done using the Setting menu. The SHOUT ts can be turned on by holding down the power/back button for approximately two seconds. A delay in displaying time and date is normal since the unit first has to

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 4 | Glossary AES Advanced Encryption Standard BIS Bureau of Industry and Security CE Conformite Europeene CEP Circular Error Probable DoD Department of Defense DoD EMSS DoD Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services EAR Export Administration Regulations FCC Federal Communications Commission FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access GPS Global Positioning System HACC Horizontal Accuracy HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision IC Industry Canada IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification LBT L-Band Transceiver LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light E

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 5 | Introduction The SHOUT ts is a handheld, global, two-way satellite messaging and personal tracking device. It utilizes Iridium’s short burst data (SBD) service to provide location information determined by a GPS receiver, two-way inbound and outbound status, text messaging, and emergency/alert notifications. The SHOUT ts significantly improves service reliability over existing tracking products by allowing two-way communications and confirmation of the natu

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 36 | Appendix A: PMS Features The ts is capable of sending position reports in PECOS Message Structure (PMS). PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification as defined in the document PECOS 200907-001 Version 1.7. The ts is shipped without PMS features activated and can only be enabled by NAL Research at the request of an authorized user. When PMS is enabled, the Format menu has an additional option called PECOS as shown in the figure below. With PMS enabled, user has the option to select any one of sixteen Brevity Codes (0000 through 1111) to be

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 33 Time and Date option is used to select UTC time and date formats to be displayed on the LCD screen for all menus. Local time zone can also be set. Unit Info option displays the model number, internal 9602 module’s IMEI number, Iridium FCC ID, Iridium IC ID, ts’ firmware version and ts’ bootloader version. User Info option displays user information entered using SatTerm software. Time/Date Unit Info User Info

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 31 | Settings Menu Settings menu allows user to view and configure the SHOUT ts hardware settings. There are fifteen options available. Audio option is used to change the alert frequency and tone, mute incoming message alert and mute all audio feedback. The icon will appear on top of the screen if Mute All is on. User can test the audio volume and sound before selecting by using Preview. Backlight

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 42 | Appendix F: Export Compliance The SHOUT ts is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the United States of America (US). It is the policy of NAL Research to fully comply with all U.S. export and economic sanction laws and regulations. The export of NAL Research products, services, hardware, software and technology must be made only in accordance with the laws, regulations and licensing requirements of the U.S. Government. NAL Research customers must also comply with these laws and regulations. Failure to comply can result in the imposition of fines and penalties, the lo

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 6  Emergency Alert — When the emergency 911 button is pushed, the ts immediately sends alerts to a designated corporate email, home email and/or monitoring center. The home base and user can then communicate to define further specifics of the situation and a response to the emergency.  Free-Text Messaging — The ts allows users to send free-text via three different sets of touchscreen keyboards.  Canned Text Messaging — The ts allows users to send canned (pre- defined) messages stored its memory. Sending canned messages saves bandwidth (effectively cost) because

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 20 Server” and “Canned Message:”. User can hold a finger down with moderate pressure and slide between “To: Server” and “Canned Message:” regions. Holding a finger inside the “To: Server” region prompts the SHOUT ts to display two options—Choose Contact and Enter Emails as shown in figure below. User can slide a finger back and forth between these two options. DO NOT lift the finger until the right choice is selected. Slide the finger away to the top of the screen or to the bottom of the screen cancels this option.

• Beam Shout ts, SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1 15 of five bars. During transmission, the antenna must have a clear view of the sky. The ts cannot send messages or reports from inside a building. denotes the GPS receiver is off. The GPS receiver is always kept off to preserve battery life until time, date or position information is needed. denotes the GPS receiver is on with real-time satellite acquisition status represented by the number of vertical bars. One bar represents valid time and date fix, two bars represent 2-D fix or dead reck

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