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- Page 1 451-92681-001A SHOUT nano User Guide Version A March 28, 2022 Copyright © 2021 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 Product (including hardware, software and/or firmware) and/or the Iridium satellite to the fullest extent these damages may be disclaimed by law and whether advised of the possibilities of such damages. NAL Research is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party.
- Page 3 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A EVISION ISTORY Revision Date Description 1.5.2 05/28/2014 Initial version 06/10/2021 Updated to new template Rev A 03/28/2022 Formal initial release; editorial update Document Number: 451-92681-001A 3 of 60...
- Page 4 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A 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 Version 1.5.2 AT Commands for SHOUT nano 28 May 2014 PECOS 200708-001 Version 1.3...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................12 USING THE SHOUT NANO ................... 14 Device Description ....................... 14 Charging the Battery ....................15 Basic Navigation ......................16 Using the Keyboards ....................17 Network Operation Center (NOC) ................18 Server for Trackers Software .................. - Page 6 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A Report Rate ........................35 Cancel 911 ........................36 Stats ..........................36 Accuracy ........................37 Format .......................... 37 UTILITIES MENU ......................39 Check GPS ........................39 Check Iridium ........................ 40 Test Report ........................41 Check Mailbox ......................41 Check-In ........................
- Page 7 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A Brevity Code ......................... 48 Soft Keys ........................49 Cancel 911 with Soft Keys .................... 50 APPENDIX B: UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ................51 APPENDIX C: POWER CONSUMPTION .................. 52 APPENDIX D: DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ................. 54 Mechanical Specifications ....................
- Page 8 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A ABLE OF IGURES Figure 1: SHOUT nano Buttons, LED, and USB Port ..............14 Figure 2: Keyboard to Enter Waypoint Labels ................17 Figure 3: Screens Displayed When Device is Powered Up ............20 Figure 4: Home Icons ........................
- Page 9 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A ABLE OF ABLES Table 1: Status Symbols ........................ 20 Document Number: 451-92681-001A 9 of 60...
- Page 10 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A CRONYM AES ......Advanced Encryption Standard AT .......ATtention (from the original Hayes modem AT Command set) BIS ......Bureau of Industry and Security C/A......Coarse/Acquisition CE .......Conformité Européenne CEP ......Circular Error Probable DISA ......Defense Information Systems Agency DoD ......Department of Defense...
- Page 11 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A RUDICS .......Router-based Unrestricted Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution SatTerm ......Satellite Terminal Emulator software SBAS ......Satellite-Based Augmentation System SBD ......Short Burst Data SMTP ......Simple Mail Transfer Protocol TBR ......Time-Between-Reports TDD ......Time Division Duplex TDMA ......Time Division / Multiple Access USB ......Universal Serial Bus...
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Page 12: Introduction
(more than 1,500 reports). Read Appendix C: Power Consumption to learn about the impact of blocked antennas on the number of reports. The SHOUT nano is equipped with a high-resolution color Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) and on-screen keyboards, allowing transmission of free-text, canned messages, and a combination of free-text and canned messages. - Page 13 A waypoint is a GPS location that a user wants to identify and mark with a specific name tag for future reference. Check-In — The SHOUT nano allows a quick check-in message to be sent using a single soft key.
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Page 14: Using The Shout Nano
EVICE ESCRIPTION The SHOUT nano has eight buttons, one Light-Emitting Diode (LED), and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (see Figure 1). The buttons are used to power up the device, access the menus for parameter setting, initiate Check-In and Way Point functions, and activate emergency notification. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
SHOUT nano. Charging time using a USB port depends on the type of USB port. o USB 1.0 should be able to charge the SHOUT nano in about a day, assuming the port is capable of producing an output current of 100 mA. -
Page 16: Basic Navigation
On most menus, frequently used options are programmed into two soft keys, allowing quick and easy access. The SHOUT nano can be turned off (completely off with no tracking and no text messaging) at any time by holding down the power/enter button for approximately two seconds. -
Page 17: Using The Keyboards
Figure 2 is an example of a keyboard to enter waypoint labels. The up key can be pressed repeatedly to switch between the keyboards. The four arrow buttons on the SHOUT nano are for navigating around the keyboards. The enter button is for selecting a highlighted character. -
Page 18: Network Operation Center (Noc)
PERATION ENTER The SHOUT nano comprises a 9602 transceiver board capable of SBD connectivity to the Iridium satellite network. As a messaging and tracking device, its function is to send GPS reports and text messages to a Network Operation Center (NOC). It can be provisioned by NAL Research or... -
Page 19: Mapping Noc Server
The server implements Google Earth to display the tracking information. NAL Research assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising out of the use of our server. NAL Research makes no warranties on the performance or the availability of our server. -
Page 20: Home Screen
(2) SBD message transmission is in progress. The signal strength can range from the lowest of zero to the highest of five bars. During transmission, the antenna must have a clear view of the sky. The SHOUT nano cannot send reports from inside a building. -
Page 21: Date/Time
Date menu. The GPS receiver has an internal clock, and as long as the battery is not depleted and a valid position fix was previously acquired, the SHOUT nano can recall the correct date and time. The message “Date/Time unavailable” is displayed when the SHOUT nano is unable to restore information from the GPS receiver. -
Page 22: Last Report
Displayed text can be changed back to gray by repeatedly pressing the left arrow button. The Last Report information is saved on the SHOUT nano’s nonvolatile memory. Even if battery power is removed, the information can still be restored. All displayed GPS parameters are self-explanatory except Vvel, which stands for Vertical Velocity. -
Page 23: Check-In (Soft Key)
Check-In message. Check-In messages with GPS location take longer to complete because the SHOUT nano has to acquire a GPS fix first. Depending on the validity of the stored ephemeris data or the Accuracy setting, it could take an additional 29 seconds. -
Page 24: Quick Start
“point” to a NOC server. To learn how to operate the SHOUT nano as a messaging device, read the entire user guide. However, as a tracking device, you can quickly set up the SHOUT nano with just three simple steps: 1. -
Page 25: Messaging Menu
NAL Research’s SatTerm software. During setup, SatTerm requires connectivity between the SHOUT nano and a NOC server to synchronize the lookup table of short codes. As with canned messages, short codes are used to map real addresses to a lookup table located at a NOC. -
Page 26: Compose
SHOUT nano’s memory. During setup SatTerm requires connectivity between the SHOUT nano and a NOC server to synchronize the lookup table of short codes. As with the Address Book, short codes are used to map the actual canned messages to a lookup table located at a NOC. -
Page 27: Figure 8: Canned Message Examples
Scroll Dn Figure 8: Canned Message Examples The SHOUT nano can store up to 600 canned messages. Figure 8 displays examples of a few canned messages entered using SatTerm. Each message is shown on a single line. Some canned messages are too long and can only be partially displayed on the LCD screen. Navigate by... -
Page 28: Enter Text
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A Details Message Out of gas!!! Please send Out of gas!!! Please send help immediately. help immediately. Remove Canned Msg Enter Text Next Select Scroll Up Scroll Dn Figure 9: Canned Message Selected 5.2.2 NTER Use the Enter Text option to create free-text messages with three on-screen keyboards. -
Page 29: Send Message
Success screen appears to indicate that the message has been added to the Outbox. The SHOUT nano must be held with the antennas having full view of the sky. If the Settings > Include GPS option is turned on, then GPS location is added to the message. Messages with GPS location take longer to complete because the SHOUT nano has to acquire a GPS fix. -
Page 30: Drafts
Options > Delete removes the message from the Drafts folder. If Send is selected, a Success screen appears to indicate that the message has been added to the Outbox. The SHOUT nano must then be held in a position with the antennas having full view of the sky. -
Page 31: Sent
Page Down Figure 12: Outbox For each message queued in the Outbox, the SHOUT nano attempts to transmit up to three times. After three failures, the message is dequeued to avoid draining the battery. You have to manually requeue a message. If the SHOUT nano is at a location not suited for transmission, monitor the Outbox and repeatedly requeue until the message is successfully transmitted. -
Page 32: Check Mailbox (Soft Key)
HECK AILBOX There are four ways the SHOUT nano initiates a mailbox check for any pending messages at the Iridium gateway: Manually force the SHOUT nano to check the mailbox at any time by pressing the Check Mailbox soft key (see Figure 6) under the Messaging menu. -
Page 33: Figure 13: Check Mailbox
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A ----- Iridium ----- Iridium ---- ---- Check Mailbox Check Mailbox Idle Checking… Unread: 0 Unread: 2 Queued: 0 Queued: 4 Check Figure 13: Check Mailbox Document Number: 451-92681-001A 33 of 60... -
Page 34: Tracking Menu
Tracking is selected, the tracking symbol changes from dimmed blue to bright white (see Figure 15). The SHOUT nano 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 set under the Report Rate option. -
Page 35: Report Rate
Tracking On/Off Figure 15: Tracking On Note: When the SHOUT nano is in the middle of sending a report and a user forces it to power off by holding down the power button, the SHOUT nano attempts to complete sending the report before shutting down. -
Page 36: Cancel 911
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A In this case, the SHOUT nano checks the mailbox each time it wakes up to send a report. If the mailbox check rate is different than the report rate, the SHOUT nano wakes up in between reports to check the mailbox without sending a position report. -
Page 37: Accuracy
GPS acquisition time. Choosing Best accuracy is the same as setting the report rate to more than two hours. For both cases, the SHOUT nano has to update the ephemeris data. Refer to Appendix C: Power Consumption. - Page 38 The 10-byte format includes UTC time, latitude, longitude, and Position (3D) Dilution of Precision (PDOP). With UTC date omitted, the SHOUT nano relies on the NOC server to record the date. Encryption cannot be used with the 10-byte format. Latitude and longitude are recorded with approximately 1.1 meters’...
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Page 39: Utilities Menu
The GPS receiver remains on until you leave this screen by pressing the BACK button. Use the Reset Ephemeris soft key (see Figure 18) to force the SHOUT nano to erase saved ephemeris in its memory and download a new set of ephemeris data. Be careful not to deplete the battery power by staying on this option for too long. -
Page 40: Check Iridium
HECK RIDIUM The Check Iridium option forces the SHOUT nano to turn on its Iridium transceiver and continuously update and display signal strength information 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 41: Test Report
List option. After selecting the List option, any saved waypoint label can be edited, sent/resent, or erased. The SHOUT nano can save up to 1,000 way points in its circular memory. SatTerm can be used to retrieve waypoints saved on the SHOUT nano. -
Page 42: Security
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A ECURITY Use the Security menu to set the menu lock Personal Identification Number (PIN). Document Number: 451-92681-001A 42 of 60... -
Page 43: Settings Menu
Settings menu without change. ACKLIGHT Use the Backlight option to set the period of inactivity after which time the SHOUT nano turns the LCD backlight off. The SHOUT nano consumes approximately 40 mA less with the LCD backlight set to Always Off. Setting the backlight to Always On is recommended for nighttime use. -
Page 44: Led
GPS information included. Messages with GPS location included can take longer to complete because the SHOUT nano has to acquire a GPS fix first. Depending on the validity of the stored ephemeris data or the Accuracy setting, it could take an additional 29 seconds. -
Page 45: Soft Keys
This feature can be disabled by using the Soft Keys option to prevent accidental power up, thus forcing you to first turn the SHOUT nano on by pressing the power button before activating the Check-In or Way Point soft key. -
Page 46: Additional Features
Figure 20: Emergency (911) Button Feature TATUS There is one status LED on the top-left of the SHOUT nano (see Figure 1). The LED turns solid green when the SHOUT nano is in emergency mode, which can be deactivated to save power using the Settings >... -
Page 47: Powering Down
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A OWERING The SHOUT nano can be powered down by holding the power button (see Figure 1) for approximately two seconds. A power-down screen appears with a message indicating tracking and messaging will be completely turned off. The screen stays on for approximately ten seconds before shutting down. -
Page 48: Appendix A: Pms Features
PECOS 200708-001 Version 1.3 [2]. The SHOUT nano 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 Figure 22. -
Page 49: Soft Keys
Brevity Codes. The code appearing on the screen will be automatically used by the SHOUT nano to include in the tracking reports. No further action is needed to select the brevity code. -
Page 50: Cancel 911 With Soft Keys
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A Soft Keys Check-In Way Point PECOS Figure 24: Soft Keys ANCEL WITH When the PECOS format is enabled and after the emergency button is pressed, the soft keys on the home screen are replaced with “X Emr w/” and “X Emr w/o”, as shown in Figure 25. As an alternative to using the Cancel 911 menu, these two soft keys can also be used to deactivate the emergency alert. -
Page 51: Appendix B: Upgrading The Firmware
PPENDIX PGRADING THE IRMWARE The SHOUT nano firmware can be upgraded using a PC connected to the USB port of the device. The device drivers support Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. 1. Run the NAL USB Bootloader program. -
Page 52: Appendix C: Power Consumption
SHOUT nano devices placed on the roof of NAL Research’s facility with no blockage. Each time the SHOUT nano wakes up to send a report, it has two minutes to acquire a GPS fix and send an Iridium SBD message. Assuming the ephemeris data is valid (less than two hours old or time-between-reports is less than two hours) and the Accuracy option is set to Standard, the GPS receiver takes about 10 seconds for a position fix drawing approximately 55 mA. - Page 53 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A results in additional consumption of 9.7 mAh or 11 mAh total. A missed report consumes approximately 8.5 times more power than a ‘normal’ transmitted report. Document Number: 451-92681-001A 53 of 60...
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Page 54: Appendix D: Design Specifications
ESIGN PECIFICATIONS The SHOUT nano comprises a 9602 Iridium modem, a u-blox GPS receiver, a GPS and an Iridium antenna, a Li-ion battery, an LCD, and an NAL Research controller board. It is designed to operate with the Iridium network using SBD only. -
Page 55: Environmental Specifications
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A GPS Receiver GPS Receiver: ..........u-blox NEO-5Q or NEO-6Q Receiver Type: ..........L1, C/A, 50-channel Update Rate: ..........4 Hz 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) - Page 56 SHOUT nano User Guide Version A Storage Temperature Range: ......–40°F to +185°F (–40°C to +85°C) Storage Humidity Range: .......≤ 95% RH Document Number: 451-92681-001A 56 of 60...
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Page 57: Appendix E: Technical Support
For technical support, please contact us at: Phone: 703-392-1136, x203 Fax: 703-392-6795 Email: contact@nalresearch.com Technical documents are also available to download on NAL Research’s website www.nalresearch.com in the Support > Documentation & Downloads section. Document Number: 451-92681-001A 57 of 60... -
Page 58: Appendix F: Standards Compliance
TANDARDS OMPLIANCE The SHOUT nano has an internal Iridium 9602 transceiver. The 9602 is tested to the regulatory and technical certifications shown below. It is assigned to the FCC Identifier Q639602. The 9602, and therefore the SHOUT nano, must not be readily accessible to human subjects closer than 20 centimeters. -
Page 59: Appendix G: Export Compliance
XPORT OMPLIANCE The SHOUT nano 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. -
Page 60: Appendix H: Mechanical Drawing
SHOUT nano User Guide Version A H: M PPENDIX ECHANICAL RAWING Figure 27: SHOUT nano Mechanical Drawing Document Number: 451-92681-001A 60 of 60...