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- Page 1 451-92854-001 rev B SHOUT ts User Guide Version B March 11, 2022 Copyright © 2020 by NAL Research Corporation 11100 Endeavor Ct., Suite 300 Powered by Manassas, Virginia 20109 USA Phone: 703-392-1136 Email: contact@nalresearch.com...
- Page 2 In no event shall NAL Research be liable, whether in contract or tort or any other legal theory, including without limitation strict liability, gross negligence or negligence, for any...
- Page 3 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B EVISION ISTORY Revision Date Description 2.1.1 2/7/15 Updated content to match firmware version 2.1.1 Added revision history Updated address Updated document number Updated content to match firmware version 2.2.3 6/10/20 Contact grouping (v2.1.5) ...
- Page 4 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B EFERENCE OCUMENTS The latest revisions of the NAL documents are available from the NAL Research website at https://www.nalresearch.com/support/documentation-downloads/. Reference Title Revision/Date PECOS Message Definition Specification, 200907- Version 1.7 July 29, 2009 Version 8.8.0 SatTerm Manual for SHOUT ts...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ....................12 Using the SHOUT ts ..................14 2.1 Device Description ..................14 2.2 Accessories ....................14 2.3 Charging the Battery ................. 15 2.4 Touchscreen ..................... 16 2.5 Basic Navigation ..................16 2.6 Using the Keyboards .................. - Page 6 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B 6.4 Geofences ....................38 6.5 Brevity ..................... 40 6.6 Man Down ....................40 6.7 Call Out ....................41 6.8 Q Rpt ....................... 42 6.9 Blk Rpt ....................42 6.10 Data Log ....................42 6.11 Stats ....................... 42 6.12 Cancel 911 ....................
- Page 7 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Brevity ......................54 Compose ......................54 Contacts ......................55 Map 55 Appendix B: Upgrading the Firmware ..............56 Appendix C: Power Consumption................58 Appendix D: Design Specifications ............... 59 Mechanical Specifications .................. 59 Electrical Specifications ..................59 Iridium Transceiver ..................
- Page 8 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B ABLE OF IGURES Figure 1: SHOUT ts Exterior Components ..............14 Figure 2: SHOUT ts Accessories ................. 14 Figure 3: Resistive Touchscreen ................. 16 Figure 4: Keyboard Screen ..................17 Figure 5: Keyboard Hand-position ................18 Figure 6: Hold and Slide on Keyboard .................
- Page 9 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B ABLE OF ABLES Table 1: Status Symbols ................... 23 Table 2: Standards Compliance .................. 61 Document Number: 451-92854-001B 9 of 62...
- Page 10 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B CRONYM A-Hr .......Amp-Hour ACL ......Access-Control List AES ......Advanced Encryption Standard BIS ......Bureau of Industry and Security CE ......Conformité Européenne CEP ......Circular Error Probability DISA ......Defense Information Systems Agency DoD ......Department of Defense EAR ......Export Administration Regulations EMI ......Electromagnetic Interference...
- Page 11 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B SMTP ......Simple Mail Transfer Protocol TBR ......Time-Between-Reports TDD......Time-Division Duplex TDMA .....Time-Division Multiple Access VDOP ......Vertical Dilution Of Precision USB ......Universal Serial Bus UTC ......Coordinated Universal Time Document Number: 451-92854-001B 11 of 62...
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Page 12: Introduction
The SHOUT ts protocol is 100% compatible with the SHOUT, SHOUT nano, and SHOUT gsm (when using the Iridium link). In this document, the terms SHOUT ts and ts are used interchangeably. - Page 13 Geofencing — The SHOUT ts accepts multiple fences defined as polygons (50 fences with up to 50 points each fence). The SHOUT ts can be activated based on conditions set by these fences. Data Logger — The SHOUT ts has a circular buffer and can be programmed to store up to 4,000 positions for later retrieval.
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Page 14: Using The Shout Ts
SING THE EVICE ESCRIPTION The SHOUT ts comprises a touchscreen, a power/back button, a status Light-Emitting Diode (LED), a guarded Emergency button, and a Micro-B Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. The touchscreen provides easy access to the device features. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Connect to a standard USB device. The charging time depends on the type of USB port. USB 1.0 should be able to charge the SHOUT ts in about a day, assuming the port is capable of producing an output current of 100 mA. -
Page 16: Touchscreen
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B OUCHSCREEN The SHOUT ts has a resistive touchscreen. Use either a finger or a stylus to select options displayed on the screen. Resistive touchscreens offer consistent and durable performance in harsh environments. However, as with any touchscreen devices, be careful not to damage it with a sharp object. -
Page 17: Using The Keyboards
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Turn off the SHOUT ts (completely off with no tracking or text messaging) at any time by holding down the Power/Back button for approximately two seconds. The device automatically “goes to sleep” after 90 seconds of inactivity. -
Page 18: Figure 5: Keyboard Hand-Position
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Figure 5: Keyboard Hand-position Edit entered text 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 character to be edited. -
Page 19: Using The Search Box
Hold and drag the slider with a fingertip to quickly scroll the list. A slight finger movement either up or down makes the SHOUT ts scroll one line at a time. Tapping above the slider prompts the screen to page up and tapping below the slider prompts the screen to page down. -
Page 20: Network Operation Center (Noc)
GPS reports and text messages to a Network Operation Center (NOC). While deployed in the field, the SHOUT ts can also accept real-time text messages and commands from a NOC. For Iridium services, the SHOUT ts can be provisioned by NAL Research or any certified Iridium airtime service provider, including DoD Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) EMSS office. -
Page 21: Satterm Software
SatTerm and a computer connected to the SHOUT ts. For contacts and canned messages, the SHOUT ts sends only short codes instead of the message body to a NOC server. Short codes are then mapped to the real addresses and/or canned messages with a lookup table saved on the NOC server during setup. -
Page 22: Home Screen
GPS receiver. 2. Enter a PIN if the device is set up with password protection. Note: NAL Research ships the SHOUT ts without password protection. However, if the Personal Identification Number (PIN) is factory-set, it should be 1111. -
Page 23: Status Symbols
During transmission the antenna must have a clear view of the sky. The SHOUT 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. -
Page 24: Date/Time
The GPS receiver has an internal clock; as long as the battery is not depleted and a valid position fix was previously acquired, the SHOUT ts can recall the correct date and time. The message “Date/Time unavailable” is displayed when the SHOUT ts is unable to restore information from the GPS receiver. -
Page 25: Quick Start
Reading the entire manual is helpful to learn how to operate the SHOUT ts as a messaging device. As a tracking device, you can quickly set up the SHOUT ts with just a few simple steps shown below. However, a server is required to receive tracking reports. -
Page 26: Texting Menu
RAFTS The Drafts folder contains draft messages saved under the Compose menu. The SHOUT ts stores the newest message at the top and the oldest message at the bottom of the list. 1. Select a draft message to open the Compose screen. -
Page 27: Outbox
A message in queue waiting to be sent has no symbol. For each message queued in the Outbox waiting to be sent, the SHOUT ts has a two-minute window to transmit. Then the message will be dequeued to avoid draining the battery. -
Page 28: Sent
Delete permanently removes the message from the Sent folder. The SHOUT ts stores messages in the Sent folder with the newest message displayed at the top of the list. OMPOSE... -
Page 29: Figure 11: Choose Contacts Or Enter Emails
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Figure 11: Choose Contacts or Enter Emails You can slide a finger back and forth between these two options. Remember to apply moderate pressure on the touchscreen while sliding the finger. DO NOT lift the finger until the right choice is selected. -
Page 30: Figure 12: Choose Contacts
Multiple email addresses can be entered, separated by a comma. Note: All email addresses, including the commas, must be a total of 255 characters or less. The SHOUT ts keeps track of the limit and prevents entering email addresses longer than allowed. Email addresses and free-text messages share the same memory space with a maximum allowable length of 309 characters. -
Page 31: Figure 13: Choose Can'd Msg And Enter Text Options
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Figure 13: Choose Can'd Msg and Enter Text Options 6. Can’d Msg a. If Choose Can’d Msg is selected and if canned messages were entered with SatTerm, a list of canned messages appears in the order they were entered with SatTerm. -
Page 32: Contacts
SHOUT ts has to acquire a GPS fix. ONTACTS Contacts is an address book with a list of contacts created and saved into the SHOUT ts’ memory using NAL Research’s SatTerm software. During setup, SatTerm requires connectivity between the SHOUT ts and a NOC server to synchronize the lookup table of short codes. -
Page 33: Chk Mbox
There are three ways the SHOUT ts can initiate a mailbox check for any pending messages at the Iridium gateway: 1. Manually force the SHOUT ts to check the mailbox at any time using the Chk Mbox menu. 2. When tracking mode is enabled, the SHOUT ts automatically checks the mailbox each time it wakes up to send a position report. -
Page 34: Mbox Rate
A position report will not be sent when the SHOUT ts wakes up to check the mailbox unless the mailbox check rate coincides with the tracking report rate. -
Page 35: Inc Gps
GPS information included. Messages with GPS location attached can take longer to complete because the SHOUT ts has to acquire a GPS fix first. Depending on the validity of the stored ephemeris data, it could take up to an additional 29 seconds. -
Page 36: Tracking Menu
The SHOUT ts immediately turns the GPS receiver on to acquire a GPS fix and then attempts to transmit a position report. The next position report is sent automatically based on the reporting rate. -
Page 37: Format
When waking up to transmit a location report and the Iridium link is used, the SHOUT ts antennas must have a full view of the sky; otherwise, it will fail to send. By default, a failed report will not be resent. -
Page 38: Link
Functions related to PMS can be found in Appendix A: PECOS Message Structure. The SHOUT ts’ default setting is Yes to allow the Iridium link to be used to transmit reports and messages. If the Iridium link is not allowed to be used (radio silence), set the Allowed setting to No. -
Page 39: Figure 19: Geofences Enabled/Disabled
If the SHOUT ts is inside an enabled fence, the Geofences symbol turns green and the fence label also turns green with the word Active attached to it. When a fence(s) is enabled and the SHOUT ts sleeps, the status LED flashes once every five seconds. -
Page 40: Brevity
Figure 20: Geofences Green When Active REVITY The Brevity code is part of the PMS format. The SHOUT ts ignores the Brevity code settings if the PMS/PECOS format is not activated and not selected. View functions related to Brevity code in Appendix A: PECOS Message Structure. -
Page 41: Call Out
Figure 21: Man Down Options Time Down Duration — the amount of time the device must remain motionless before the “Are You OK?” menu displays. Whether the SHOUT ts is “Motionless” depends on a set of motion parameters configured using the SatTerm software. -
Page 42: Q Rpt
GPS position. 6.10 D The SHOUT ts’ default setting is to log and save all position reports in its circular memory. You can turn off this feature with the Data Log menu. When the SHOUT ts’... - Page 43 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Turning the SHOUT ts off does not cancel the emergency mode. You MUST select the Cancel 911 option to cancel the emergency. Document Number: 451-92854-001B 43 of 62...
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Page 44: Utilities Menu
Figure 22: Utilities Menu The Check GPS [Chk GPS] option forces the SHOUT ts to turn on its GPS receiver and to continuously update and display GPS data in real-time. The GPS receiver remains on until you leave this screen by pressing the back button. Use the Reset Ephemeris key to force the SHOUT ts to erase saved ephemeris in its memory and download a new set of ephemeris data. -
Page 45: Chk Iridium
RIDIUM The Check Iridium [Chk Iridium] option forces the SHOUT ts to turn on its Iridium transceiver and continuously update and display signal strength in real-time. The Iridium transceiver remains on until you leave this screen by pressing the back button. Be careful not to deplete the battery power by staying on this option for too long. -
Page 46: Map
Use the Waypoints [Waypts] menu to acquire, view, save, delete, or send a waypoint to a NOC. The SHOUT ts can save up to 1,000 waypoints in its circular memory. SatTerm can be used to retrieve waypoints saved on the SHOUT ts. - Page 47 Save the waypoint. 3. Select the Label option to open a full keyboard to enter the waypoint label. 4. Select Add to save the waypoint into the SHOUT ts’ nonvolatile memory for later retrieval. After saving a waypoint, you can also send it to a NOC server. The server differentiates waypoint reports from normal tracking reports by their short codes.
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Page 48: Settings Menu
Use Preview to test the audio volume and sound before selecting. ACKLIGHT Use the Backlight option to set the period of inactivity after which the SHOUT ts turns the Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) backlight off. Set the backlight to Always On for nighttime use. -
Page 49: Contrast
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B button for ~7 seconds or until the reset calibration screen opens. DO NOT connect the SHOUT ts’ USB port to any device. ONTRAST Use the Contrast option to change the LCD brightness. Slide the contrast bar to the desired setting and press back to accept. -
Page 50: Language
ANGUAGE Only English is available for this firmware version. The SHOUT ts has a status LED at the bottom-left corner to indicate whether the device is in emergency mode, tracking mode, geofence tracking, mailbox check, or call out. -
Page 51: Search
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B message asks whether or not to reset these current settings back to the manufacturer’s default settings. 8.10 S EARCH Use the Search option to set the search parameters for canned messages, contact list, and mailboxes. -
Page 52: Additional Features
The Emergency 911 button is located underneath a rotating guard at the back of the SHOUT ts. Use it at any time regardless of the tracking status (enabled or disabled) or power status (on or off). When pressed, the emergency LED immediately turns solid green to indicate that the device is in emergency mode. -
Page 53: Status Led
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B TATUS There is one status LED at the bottom-left of the SHOUT ts. The LED turns solid green when the SHOUT ts is in emergency mode, which can be turned off to save power using the Settings >... -
Page 54: Appendix A: Pecos Message Structure
TRUCTURE RACKING The SHOUT ts is capable of sending position reports in PMS. PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification as defined in the document PECOS Message Definition Specification, 200907-001 Version 1.7 [1]. The SHOUT ts is shipped without PMS features activated and can only be enabled by NAL Research at the request of an authorized user. -
Page 55: Contacts
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B ONTACTS With PMS enabled, use the Contacts menu to enter and save a contact(s) via the keyboard. The contact(s) can only have two fields—Name and IMEI number. While in PECOS mode, location update points are displayed in blue. There is also an option to add a contact by pressing Add Contact on the selected point. -
Page 56: Appendix B: Upgrading The Firmware
PPENDIX PGRADING THE IRMWARE The SHOUT ts firmware can be upgraded using a computer connected to the USB port of the device. The device drivers support Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Run the NAL USB Firmware Loader program provided as part of the firmware download from the NAL Research website (https://www.nalresearch.com/support/documentation-downloads/) . - Page 57 SHOUT ts User Guide Version B 6. Wait for the programming to complete. 7. A message box pops up, indicating the loading is complete. The new firmware is now loaded on the device. It may take a few moments for the memory to initialize after the upgrade.
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Page 58: Appendix C: Power Consumption
NAL Research’s facility with no blockage. Each time the SHOUT ts wakes up to send a report, it has two minutes to acquire a GPS fix and send an SBD message. Assuming the ephemeris data is valid (less than two hours old or time-between-reports is less than two hours), the GPS receiver takes about 5 seconds for a position fix drawing approximately 55 mA. -
Page 59: Appendix D: Design Specifications
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B D: D PPENDIX ESIGN PECIFICATIONS ECHANICAL PECIFICATIONS Dimensions: ...........104 mm x 58 mm x 23 mm (4.1” x 2.3” x 0.9”) Weight: ............~7.2 oz (204 g) Enclosure: ............Hard anodized aluminum housing/EMI shielding Connector: .............USB Micro-B Antennas: ............Iridium and GPS... -
Page 60: Environmental Specifications (Electronics)
SHOUT ts User Guide Version B Accuracy: ............2.5 m CEP (position) 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) NVIRONMENTAL PECIFICATIONS LECTRONICS Operating Temperature:........–20 C to +60 C (–4... -
Page 61: Appendix E: Standards Compliance
E: S PPENDIX TANDARDS OMPLIANCE The SHOUT ts has an internal Iridium 9602 transceiver module. The 9602 is tested to the regulatory and technical certifications shown below. It is assigned to the FCC Identifier Q639602. Table 2: Standards Compliance Regulatory... -
Page 62: Appendix F: Export Compliance
The SHOUT sp is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the United States of America (USA). 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.