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451-93281-001
SHOUT sp USER GUIDE
Version B.1
May 24, 2022
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IRIDIUM
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451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1
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  • Page 1 SHOUT sp USER GUIDE Version B.1 May 24, 2022 POWERED IRIDIUM Copyright © 2022 by NAL Research Corporation 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1 Powered by 11100 Endeavor Ct., Suite 300 Manassas, Virginia 20109 USA Phone: 703-392-1136 E-mail: contact@nalresearch.com...

  • Page 2: Legal Disclaimer And Condition Of Use

    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: Revision History

    PTT Options Described R. Raulli 5/24/22 Added FCC notifications A. Schiltz Reference Documents The latest revision of these documents are available from the NAL Research website at (http://www.nalresearch.com/Downloads.html). Reference Title Revision / Date Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce, National...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    | Reference Documents ..............3 | Contents ..................4 | Glossary ..................5 | Introduction .................. 6 | Using the SHOUT sp ............... 8 | Home Screen ................12 | Quick Start .................. 14 | SHOUT sp Display ................ 15 | Making a Phone Call ..............

  • Page 5: Glossary

    Satellite Based Augmentation System Short Burst Data Short Message Service SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Time Division Duplex TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Coordinated Universal Time Universal Serial Bus VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    / messaging capability of the SHOUT family of products. NAL Research built the SHOUT sp specifically for use with the Iridium network. It features Iridium’s short burst data (SBD), SMS, voice calls, push-to-talk (PTT). In future release AES-256 voice encryption and low power tracking will be added as software upgrades.
  • Page 7 The user should not disassemble the SHOUT sp for repair or services. The warranty is voided if the SHOUT sp is disassembled. It should be returned to NAL Research for service. Contact NAL Research Tech Support by dialing 888 SHOUT NR (888-746-8867) or emailing support@nalresearch.com.

  • Page 8: Using The Shout Sp

    Using the SHOUT sp The SHOUT sp user interface comprises a touchscreen, a power button, a status LED, EVICE a guarded emergency button, and a USB Micro-B port. The touchscreen allows easy ESCRIPTION access to the device features. The USB Micro-B port is for battery charging, updating firmware and parameter setting.
  • Page 9 SHOUT sp before use. There are two ways to charge ATTERY the SHOUT sp. One is to use the supplied AC wall adapter. The other is to connect to a standard USB device. With the AC wall adapter, the charging time is approximately five hours.
  • Page 10 45 C (113 F) when charging. The SHOUT sp can be turned on by pressing the Power Button on the side of the OWER chassis (see Figure 1) for approximately 2 to 3 seconds. The initialization process & A...
  • Page 11 The supervisor can visualize device position, velocity and heading, exchange messages with your team in the field over satellite or cell channels. NAL Vue is a mature product operated on redundant servers at a Tier II data center.

  • Page 12: Home Screen

    Home Screen The SHOUT sp uses the standard Android Framework to render its display screens CREEN and to provide a familiar user experience on a powerful industry standard interface. Immediately after device power up, the user must Swipe Up from the bottom of the screen to unlock the device.
  • Page 13 Display -> Time Zone option. The choices are UTC or Android Time Zone. PTT. The PTT indicator is present when the SHOUT sp is in push-to-talk [PTT] mode. The icon is not present when the PTT App is not running and the device is in Telephony Mode.

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    The user is encouraged to read the entire manual to learn how to operate the SHOUT sp as a messaging device. As a tracking device, the user can quickly set up the SHOUT sp with just a few simple steps shown below. However, a server is required to receive tracking reports.

  • Page 15: Shout Sp Display

    Figure 5: Android App Screen Button This following screen as shown in Figure 6 contains all of the default apps available on the SHOUT sp as well as any apps loaded by the user. Figure 6: Preloaded Android Apps 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 16: Making A Phone Call

    Tapping the phone icon on the Android App Screen displays the Android phone ROM THE keypad. To make a call from the SHOUT sp the user must first dial the country NDROID EYPAD code then the area code, and then the phone number. (Country code for the US is +1 or 001).
  • Page 17 Android phone keypad. When the user has finished entering contact information they may press the check mark as seen at the top right of Figure 10 to save the contact. Figure 12: Create List Figure 13: Contact Information 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 18: Nal Shout App

    Texting, Tracking, Utilities, and Settings. At the bottom of the screen is text indicating the connection status of the application. If it has successfully connected to the SHOUT sp the text will read "Connected". When not connected, the text will read either “Not Connected” or "Incompatible with SHOUT sp + <version number>".
  • Page 19 Text Message Format. Please see page 38 of this manual for more detail. Figure 16 depicts the SHOUT sp Inbox with incoming read and unread messages. The newest messages appear on top of the list. Tapping a message will show the message details with the complete text of the message and a delete button.
  • Page 20 After the Contacts field is entered by tapping into it, a list of contacts will appear in alphabetical order as shown in Figure 21. Select a single contact or multiple contacts from the list and press the DONE button to accept. A contact can be 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 21 Entering the Free Text field brings up the on-screen keyboard for text message entry. After selecting a canned message and/or composing a free-text message, the user can either Send the message or Save as Draft. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 22 Text field. Canned messages are transmitted using just the canned message code and the message text. To ensure the recipient understands the message, the canned message code should be synchronized between the sender and recipient. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 23 Note: When PECOS text messaging format is used, the Phone number field for each contact should contain the destination IMEI number. Note: Depending upon some app settings the user may need to scroll down to see the ADD, SAVE and DELETE buttons. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 24 10080) in the minutes field. The selected rate will trigger the time for the app to initiate a check of the mailbox. This function will only work when connected to the Iridium Network. Figure 30: Mailbox Check Rate 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 25: Tracking Menu

    When tracking is On as shown in Figure Figure 31: Tracking Menu 32, the LED on the SHOUT sp will blink green in 1 second intervals. The device immediately turns on the GPS receiver 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 26 30-byte format, the minimum byte count is increased to 32. Encryption options are maintained in the Settings Menu. For more information about encryption, please see the Settings Menu section on page 37 of this manual. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 27 The bottom section of the Statistics screen displays tracking stats since the last time the CLEAR STATS button was pressed. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 28 When the End Emergency has been issued the LED will switch from a solid green to its previous state. Either blinking in 1 second intervals if Tracking was enabled, or dark if tracking is turned off. Figure 36: Statistics Figure 37: Cancel Emergency 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 29: Utilities Menu

    Way Point or Test Report when located in a challenging environment; e.g., in dense foliage or around urban settings with tall buildings. Satellites are monitored in real-time to make sure there are at least 4 in range, at 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 30 When the Test Rpt (Test Report) function is selected, the device immediately turns Test Rpt the GPS receiver on to update its location data. The location information is continuously updated and displayed in real-time whether there is a valid fix or not. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 31 Waypts The Waypts (Waypoints) submenu is used to acquire, view, save, delete, delete all, or send a waypoint to a NOC. The SHOUT sp can save thousands of waypoints in memory. A waypoint is a GPS location that the user wants to identify and mark with a specific label name for future reference.
  • Page 32 After pressing the SEND button, The Outbox screen is displayed. The user can view or delete the message. Tap the Back Arrow to return to the Waypoints screen. Figure 43: Waypoints Figure 44: New Waypoint Figure 45: Waypoint Selected 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 33: Settings Menu

    Determine the display of the local time zone, measured in hours offset from UTC or the Android device’s Time Zone (as set in Android settings). Figure 47: Position Format Figure 48: Display Menu Figure 49: Time Zone 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 34 However, for those requiring functionality at high altitudes, speeds, or accelerations, an alternate model should be selected. See the Position Model Reference Table on the next page for details. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 35 250 m/sec 100 m/sec Altitude Large no 2D position fixes supported. Airborne 4g Only recommended for an 50 km 500 m/sec 100 m/sec Altitude Large extreme dynamic environment; no 2D position fixes supported 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 36 The LED setting screen controls whether the LED is enabled or disabled. See Figure 1 on page 8 for the LED location on the SHOUT sp device. Figure 53: LED Option Screen The LED is dark when the SHOUT app has the LED disabled or tracking mode is turned off.
  • Page 37 Encryption The SHOUT sp can send and receive data in AES 256-bit encrypted format. The Encryption settings menu provides a user interface to setup a crypto officer password, change the crypto keys, and enable/disable encryption. First time setup of the Crypto Officer password must be done before any encryption properties can be configured.
  • Page 38 29 seconds. Text Message Format This option allows the user to select either the PECOS or NAL Version 6 text message formats used in outgoing text messages.
  • Page 39 0 to 11. These profiles contain parameters that dictate how the SHOUT app operates when tracking. Tracking utilizes one of these stored profiles based on the current operating state. For 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 40  Use Alternate Motion Settings When motion of the SHOUT sp is being detected and the setting Use Alternative Motion Settings is enabled, the SHOUT app with switch from the Standard settings to Motion settings of the values for Time Between Reports, Time To Keep Trying, and Delayed First Report.
  • Page 41  Skip Reporting when Stationary This function as seen in Figure 71 and Figure 72 limits the SHOUT sp from sending tracking reports when it has not moved out of a specified Radius. The 3 Modes for this function are; Off, On, and On, Excluding Cycles to Skip. When the Mode is On, the device is bound to a sphere with a specified Radius.
  • Page 42  Queue Failed Reports By default, the SHOUT sp will discard all tracking reports that acquired a good GPS position but failed to transmit. A tracking report that cannot be sent before the specified Time to Keep Trying value is considered a failed report. Queue...
  • Page 43 A represents the least significant bit. For example, ‘A’ selected would yield the binary value 0001 while ‘A’ and ‘C’ selected would yield the value 0101. Figure 73: Brevity Code 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 44 The default setting is to log and save all position reports in memory. When the memory is full, the oldest reports are over-written. Remote Message Format This option sets the format of the messages that will be sent from the SHOUT sp to a recipient. Currently available message formats are: GPS Version 3 Legacy format for compatibility.
  • Page 45 SHOUT sp to have immediate location information (GPS hot start assuming the SHOUT sp always has full view of the sky) each time it is ready to transmit a tracking report. When power consumption is not critical, enabling this option is recommended for faster GPS acquisition and more accurate location information.
  • Page 46 Window Duration: This setting specifies the duration of each motion detection window for the motion detection algorithm. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 47 Successful Send Required This option restricts the SHOUT sp from changing to a lower priority tracking mode based on whether or not a tracking report has been transmitted. The tracking mode priority is Emergency first, followed by Normal. When set to Disabled. Tracking mode will switch immediately, a change to the tracking mode takes effect immediately (i.e.
  • Page 48 The Configure from File feature is accessed by the Menu Overflow Button (three vertical dots) on the Settings Menu. 1. With a USB cable attached to a computer and the SHOUT sp, copy the config file from the PC to the Downloads folder of the SHOUT sp.

  • Page 49: Nal Push-To-Talk [Ptt] App

    Iridium – Push-to-Talk Command Center, which is available as a subscription service by Iridium Communications, Inc. Each SHOUT sp can be a member of up to 15 talkgroups arranged in numbered slots (1-15) and may have a ‘Primary Talkgroup’ assigned for special communication activities.

  • Page 50: Launching And Unlocking The Ptt App

    Launching and Unlocking the PTT App Press the Microphone icon found at the bottom of the SHOUT sp, or on the Android App screen, to launch the PTT App. The first time the app is run you will be required to unlock the app by entering a password.

  • Page 51: Ptt App Screens

    Emergency Tracking Mode. After the emergency mode has been canceled, you may press the Menu button and then press the ‘Switch to PTT’ option when you are ready to return to PTT Mode. Figure 90: Emergency Mode 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 52 ‘Listening’ appearing under a blue microphone circle icon. If you are listening to someone talking from your ‘Priority Talkgroup’, you will be alerted by the addition of the green background displayed behind the blue exclamation point circle icon. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 53 When the floor is open and you wish to speak to the current talkgroup you may do Talking so by pressing and holding the PTT button on the right side of the Shout sp. If the network grants you time to talk, you will see the text ‘You are Talking’ displayed Denied under a green microphone circular icon.

  • Page 54: Ptt Options And Settings Menu

    Options Figure 97: Switch Mode Figure 98: Switch Confirmation The latest preconfigured talkgroups are loaded onto the SHOUT sp each time the PTT App registers the device with the Iridium network. If the talkgroup configuration Refresh changes while the PTT App is currently running, the App provides an option to Talkgroup refresh the talkgroups.
  • Page 55 Scroll to the desired talkgroup you would like to join. Press and hold (long press) the talkgroup in the list to join it as your current talkgroup. Figure 101: PTT Menu Figure 102: Talkgroup List 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 56 Select the Distance Format to display when sharing your location represented in miles or kilometers. Switch the ‘Enable LED’ on to display the LED on the SHOUT sp. Switch the ‘Enable LED’ off to keep the LED off. Figure 103: PTT Menu...
  • Page 57 This volume adjustment is additional to the regular volume levels made by the pressing the SHOUT sp volume up and down buttons. Figure 105: PTT Menu Figure 106: Audio Options...

  • Page 58: Appendix A: Pms Features

    Appendix A: PMS Features The SHOUT sp is capable of sending position reports in PECOS Message Structure RACKING (PMS). PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification as defined in the document PECOS 200907-001 Version 1.7 [3]. Brevity With PMS enabled, the user has the option to select any one of sixteen Brevity Codes (0000 through 1111) to be included in the PMS tracking reports.

  • Page 59: Appendix B: Upgrading The Firmware

    Appendix B: Upgrading the Firmware The SHOUT sp firmware can be upgraded using a computer connected to the USB port of the device. Contact NAL Research Tech Support by dialing 888 SHOUT NR (888-746-8867) or emailing support@nalresearch.com. 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 60: Appendix C: Design Specifications

    Link Margin Downlink: ......12 dB average (free space) Link Margin Uplink: ........12 dB average (free space) Average Transmission Power: ....1.0W Peak Transmission Power: ......5.6W GPS Receiver GPS Receiver: ......... u-blox MAX-M8Q Receiver Type: ........L1, C/A, 72-channel 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...
  • Page 61 Storage Temperature Range: ....–4 F to +185 F (–20 C to +85 Storage Humidity Range: ......≤95% RH Micro SIM Card Specifications SIM Card Height: ........15 mm SIM Card Width: ........12 mm 451-93281-001 SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1...

  • Page 62: Appendix D: Standard Compliance

    Appendix D: Standard Compliance The SHOUT sp has an internal Iridium 9523 L-band transceiver. The 9523 is tested to the regulatory and technical certifications shown below. It is assigned to the FCC Identifier Q639523. Regulatory Mechanical/ Radio Tests EMC Tests...

  • Page 63: Appendix E: Export Compliance

    Appendix E: 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.

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