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- Page 1 OSKER User Manual IRIDIUM/GPS SURFACE TRACKING SYSTEM Version 3.0 March 2019...
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Page 2: Shipped From
Phone (902) 444-7650 (902) 444-7651 Website www.xeostech.com Specifics This manual version is written with respect to OSKER firmware build 5123. If you wish to acquire the latest firmware for your device, contact support@xeostech.com Version History Version No. Date Description Nov 2015... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Iridium Doppler position ......................7 Global Positioning System ......................8 OSKER Operation ..........................9 Using the Magnets ........................9 Messages From the OSKER ......................10 Version (Type V) ........................10 Position Message ........................10 Compressed Binary Position ....................10 ASCII Position (Type P) ......................11 Status Change Message (Type S) .................... - Page 4 Lifetime Stats ..........................17 Stats ............................17 The OSKER’s Timers ........................18 Timer Types ..........................18 SBD ............................18 GPS ............................18 OSKER Timer Modes ......................... 18 Start-up Mode ........................18 Normal Mode ........................18 Alarm Mode ......................... 18 No-GPS-Fix Mode ......................... 18 Default Settings ........................
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Page 5: General Description
(902) 444-7650. Preliminary Setup Front Diagram The front of the OSKER has pertinent information beneficial not only to the user, but any individual that may find the device after deployment. 1: T OSKER IGURE... -
Page 6: Setting Up An Iridium Account
OSKER makes use of a simple and robust binary email protocol as the default outgoing message format. Any email application can be used to send and receive messages to or from the OSKER, however, the messages from the OSKER in this format are not human-readable. XeosOnline is a web-based monitoring system which allows users to view and manage information from the OSKER on a mapping system, as well as view the messages in a human-readable format. -
Page 7: Understanding Position Information
Iridium devices (like commands) also have an incrementing serial number. Since the message in the example is from an Iridium device, the MT number is zero. Time of Session (UTC) The time the message arrived at the Iridium Gateway OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 8: Global Positioning System
Iridium Gateway and can only be seen through the XeosOnline system or situations where the position information is sent in a plain-text format (XeosOnline message forwarder or using the $msgenable command). This position information is accurate to within several feet of the true position. OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 9: Osker Operation
Remove the breakaway tab to turn on the OSKER. • A solid FLASHING GREEN LED indicates that the OSKER is powering on To turn the OSKER off, return the magnet that was attached to the OSKER to its place along the side of the enclosure. 3: R OSKER... -
Page 10: Messages From The Osker
There are several messages sent from the OSKER, depending on setup and conditions. Below are examples of the most common Mobile Originating messages. Version (Type V) The Version message is sent upon start-up of the OSKER, from both hard and soft resets. It can also be called upon using the $ver command. Version Readout... -
Page 11: Ascii Position (Type P)
Latitude of fix, decimal degrees -63.60495 Longitude of fix, decimal degrees SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio) of GPS Fix, higher is better (>37 is good) Unloaded voltage of device at the time of GPS Fix in mV OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 12: Status Change Message (Type S)
Timestamp in UTC (Month/Day/Hour) Type of message (Information) V=10.59/9.03/9.00 Battery voltages unloaded/after Iridium session/after GPS session T=0.0 Most recent temperature measurement, not used in OSKER SNR=37 MaxSNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio) of the last GPS attempt nSats=7 Number of connected satellites during last GPS attempt... -
Page 13: Communicating With The Osker
Communicating with the OSKER There are 3 ways to communicate with the OSKER: 1. Over-the-air with Email SBD messages 2. Over-the-air with XeosOnline 3. Locally with Bluetooth Sending Commands via Email To receive commands from the Iridium network, the device in use must have a clear view of the sky. -
Page 14: The Unlock Code
It will be delivered to the device during the device’s next Iridium check. Commands can be sent from any email address, but responses will be returned only to email addresses on the unit’s forwarding list. OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 15: Sending Commands Using Xeosonline
Xeos Beacon Android App. This method of communication requires no disassembly. The Bluetooth app allows for communication, configuration, logging and firmware updates. A detailed document on how to use the application can be found here. OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 16: Messages To The Osker
Messages to the OSKER Settings The $settings command will return a truncated list of important OSKER settings aside from timers with their current values. Changing any of these values WILL impact performance. Greyed out sections are unused by the OSKER. -
Page 17: Lifetime Stats
The $statsl command will return various performance statistics recorded since the last firmware install, over all resets. Lifetime Statistics Readout Orientation Change Count Number of OSKER flips registered Timestamp Date and time of message BatteryV Last measured loaded battery voltage... -
Page 18: The Osker's Timers
Alarm Mode If a watch circle has been set, the OSKER will enter Alarm Mode (Timer 2) when it exits the set radius or when the device detects it has been inverted on its GPS interval (if enabled). -
Page 19: Default Settings
No GPS Fix Used when the GPS module consistently fails to acquire a fix While the timers are able to be manipulated to the user’s liking, by default the OSKER is programmed to transmit in a consistent manner no matter the case. -
Page 20: Changing The Timers
The GPS and Iridium interval timers can be set independently of each other, but there are several things to keep in mind. The OSKER has a limit of 24 GPS fixes per Iridium message and will retain a maximum of 40 unsent fixes. This puts a practical limit on the ratio of GPS fixes to Iridium checks. -
Page 21: Watch Circle
The watch circle is disabled by default, but can be enabled by the following command: $WCenable 1 The OSKER will return this line, indicating Watch Circle (C) is enabled (Y) Once functionality is enabled, the specifics of the user’s circle can be implemented. -
Page 22: Enable Inversion Events
$evtconfig 2 2 Y Message Enable The OSKER has several message types that can be enabled for GPS and event messages. At factory defaults, the OSKER will send compressed binary GPS (not human readable) and plain text event (surface and battery) messages. These message formats can be changed using the $msgenable command. -
Page 23: Other Commands
Other Commands Below is a list of other commands that can be sent via Iridium or Bluetooth to acquire additional information, or configure the OSKER. Remember to add the $ symbol ahead of any commands. Command Parameters Description Show hardware and firmware versions. -
Page 24: Installation And Maintenance
Since the OSKER is not able to be opened, Xeos can, for a fee, refurbish the device with a new enclosure and battery pack and retest the unit before returning to the customer for a new deployment. -
Page 25: Appendix A: Technical Specification
9603 transceiver Antenna Xeos proprietary antenna for high pressure environments Environmental Operating Temperature -40° C to +60° C (-40° F to 140° F) Storage Temperature -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to 185° F) OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 26: Appendix B: Engineering Diagrams
Appendix B: Engineering Diagrams OSKER User Manual Version 3.0... -
Page 27: Appendix C: Gps Text Long
Like GPS Text Short, only the most recent GPS position is sent, therefore this message format cannot be stacked. Greyed out fields are not used in the OSKER. GPS Text Long Readout 12251850 Date and Time, MMDDHHMM... -
Page 28: Warranty, Support And Limited Liability
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability Xeos Technologies Inc. warranties the OSKER Beacon to be free of defects in material or manufacturing for a period of one year following delivery. Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part and will be done free of charge.