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Summary of Contents for NORTAC DEFENCE WAVE
- Page 1 Version 1.2.0 – May 2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Emergency Alert ..........................24 3.WAVE SPECIFICATIONS ............25 **Note**This manual is for version 1.2.0 of the WAVE. Additional functionalities and GUI changes will take place in the future by way of new firmware. The manual will be updated to reflect these changes. -
Page 3: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Nortac Defence’s Wave operates on the Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) satellite network, which offers global coverage. Robust and versatile, the device can be hand- carried, deployed as a vehicle tracker using the optional vehicle kit or used in aircrafts. -
Page 4: Functions
SMS recipient. • GPS Check-In — The Wave allows a quick GPS report to be sent to the platform by pressing the location button found at the bottom left on the home screen. This GPS report will include the location, speed, heading and time of the device. -
Page 5: Unit Description
UNIT DESCRIPTION Light Sensor 1.3.1 WAVE FRONT Antenna: Iridium Internal Antenna: GPS Removable Screen Protector Resistive Touch Screen LCD On Button/LED Turns device ON when pressed and shuts device off when held for 5 seconds Emergency Button and LED Navigation Keys/Enter Button... -
Page 6: Scc Titan Platform
SCC TITAN PLATFORM The Nortac Defence SCC Titan Platform manages GPS positioning and messaging data from the Wave device which therefore allows the device to provide personnel, vehicle and aviation tracking and messaging. Because Iridium offers a truly global satellite network, communications are available 24/7 anywhere on the planet. -
Page 7: Setup
The Wave is powered by a 3.6V nominal / 2200 mAh Lithium-ion battery which is supplied in a partially charged state. The Wave can either be charged using 110/220v mains, or 5v laptop with a USB-A to USB-C custom cable only supplied by NORTAC DEFENCE. - Page 8 1.5.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT/REMOVAL The Wave has the ability to use field replaceable batteries. Please follow the steps below to replace the batteries: 1. Ensure Wave is not connected to any cables, not charging, and is OFF 2. Unscrew the bottom battery cover 3.
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Page 9: Wave Operation
POWERING ON/OFF DEVICE POWERING ON The Wave can be turned ON by pressing the power button at the bottom left of the unit. After being powered up, the Wave immediately turns the GPS receiver ON to retrieve the current date and time, displayed in UTC. (Other time zones will be introduced in a future... - Page 10 HOME SCREEN TILES • The home screen will have 5 tiles that will display certain information depending on what tracking mode the Wave is • The home screen can be swiped to the left which reveals 6 other tiles that can be customized with information at the user’s discretion.
- Page 11 Combined Packets Password on bootup/backlight In the Sent PKTS tile, the Wave will display The Wave can be configured to prompt the if combined packets have been sent. A ‘0’ in user for a 4 digit password on bootup or the bottom right of this tile will change when the backlight has turned off.
- Page 12 Every screen and menu can be entered using the hard keys. Using the directional hard keys, users will be able to highlight, in blue, where they are on the Wave and interact by pressing the middle “enter” key. Users can return to the previous screen by pressing or highlighting the “<”...
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Page 13: Settings
SETTINGS In settings, users will find the following options to customize the Wave. Tracking, Device Settings, Power Settings, Language and About. - Page 14 When in low power, the Wave will wake up when its report time rate is reached. Upon wake up, the Wave turns on the GPS chip and searches for a signal for 2 minutes. If no GPS signal can be acquired, it will return to its low power state.
- Page 15 The Wave is able to receive messages, settings changes and polls while in low power, however, it will only be received if upon wake up, the Wave acquired a GPS and Iridium signal. Vehicle Low Power: ON When in vehicle tracking mode, low power set to “ON” and while plugged into a 12V adapter via USB-C cable, the Wave will enter low power mode after 5 min when the vehicle is shut off.
- Page 16 Once stopped, it will report every 2min. Tracking Mode Transitions The Wave has a built-in functionality for an automatic switch to occur if the Wave goes above certain speeds and you are in either personal or vehicle mode. If the user is travelling faster than 25km/hr and they are in Personal tracking mode, the device will automatically report at the Vehicle mode distance interval.
- Page 17 Backlight Timer: Increase or decrease the duration the backlight stays illuminated. • Screen Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness with slider. 2.3.4 LANGUAGES Default language is English Users have the ability to change the default language of the Wave to French or Spanish.
- Page 18 Distance Reporting Backlight Timer 1 min Delete All Messages This will delete all messages and conversations locally on the Wave. Messages will still be present on the Titan platform. Users will receive a prompt of YES/NO before either action takes effect.
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Page 19: Check In
Press to send a GPS report to the Platform Check-In Info A check-in (GPS Report) will only send when the Wave has a GPS fix. With no fix, users will see “No GPS” in the circle notification center. • Data sent during a Check-In: Lat/Long, Speed, Heading, Altitude (If in Aviation) •... -
Page 20: Messaging
The ‘Messaging’ menu allows users to compose, view, and send canned and free-text messages to the SCC Platform and other assets. The Wave can support the following • 21 unique conversations at a time • 50 chat bubbles per conversation •... - Page 21 Delivered Message: Each successfully delivered message will have a “check mark” beside it. Failed Message: If a message has failed to send, the Wave will beep and vibrate 1x. (Vibration and Sound can be turned off via Device Settings) The failed message will be represented by a red “X”...
- Page 22 2.5.2 RECEIVE MESSAGE When the WAVE receives a message, it will beep and vibrate 3x. (Vibration and Sound can be turned off via Device Settings). On the screen, an envelope symbol will flash in the circle notification centre. Users can press here to bring up the messages screen.
- Page 23 Once saved, users can choose these contacts in addition to any other intended recipients to send a message. *Note – The Wave can support 10 SMS and 10 E-mails individually. *Note – SMS and E-mail messages are only intended to be sent to contacts. The Wave will not receive replies from these contacts.
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Page 24: Emergency Alert
Emergency messages every 30 seconds. This time interval is configurable in tracking settings. Once the Emergency report is sent, the LED becomes solid RED. The WAVE will continue to send Emergency reports until it is reset by the user or by the Platform. 2.6.2... -
Page 25: Wave Specifications
3.WAVE SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 125 mm (158mm including antenna) x 68 mm x 28 mm (35mm including belt clip) Weight: 300 g Enclosure: Hard plastic/EMI shielding + soft over-mold for grip Connectors: USB-C connector (wired for USB 2.0, RS-232, and two GPIO’s) with a custom breakout cable available if RS-232 or GPIO’s required. - Page 26 Environmental Specifications (Electronics) Operating Temperature: –20 C to 60 ° ° Operating Humidity: ≤ 90% RH Storage Temperature: –30 C to 80 ° ° Storage Humidity: ≤ 90% RH Environmental Specifications (Battery) Operating/Discharge Temperature: –20 C to 60 ° ° Operating Humidity: ≤...