Xeos Technologies Inc. Alert Geomatics Xi-100b User Manual

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Xi-100b User Manual

GLOBAL SATELLITE TRANSCEIVER

Version 4.1

April 2019

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Page 1 Xi-100b User Manual GLOBAL SATELLITE TRANSCEIVER Version 4.1 April 2019...
Page 2: Shipped From
Shipped From Alert Geomatics Inc. 36 Topple Dr. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada B3B 1L6 Contact Us Email support@xeostech.com Phone (902) 444-7650 (902) 444-7651 Website alertgeo.com Specifics This manual version is written with respect to firmware version 4737. If you wish to acquire the latest firmware for your device, contact support@xeostech.com Version History Version No.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Shipped From ..........................2 Contact Us ............................2 Specifics ............................2 Version History ..........................2 Shipping Contents ........................... 5 General Description ........................5 Operating Instructions ........................5 Setting up Your Iridium Account ....................5 SBD ............................. 5 RUDICS ............................
Page 4 IP Relationships: ........................17 Example – IP Setup Relationships ..................17 RUDICS Tunnel Setup ....................... 18 Setup Specifics – Main setup ....................18 Setup Specifics – Individual Tunnels ..................18 Making the connection ......................19 Appendix A: Programming the Xi-100b ..................21 Required Equipment ........................
Page 5: Shipping Contents
Shipping Contents The Xi-100b is normally shipped with the following items:  Xi-100b Remote Monitoring System  Xi-100b to Peripheral Device Communications Cable (Type depends on user application)  Xi-100b Power Cable Please note that special orders may differ from this list. Please refer to your packing list for more information or call 1-902-444-7650.
Page 6: Rudics
Each IMEI number is capable of being associated with up to five (5) unique destinations; this may vary between service providers. When registering your IMEI, please provide the service provider with the temporary Xeos testing account email address: xeosbeaconb@gmail.com Setting up this email address allows for better technical support during the initial learning period for the product.
Page 7: Sending Commands Using Xeosonline
 Messages must have only the unique IMEI number of the Xi-100b in the subject line  Command files must be sent to Xi-100b as an attachment to a regular email message  Text in the body of the message will be ignored ...
Page 8: Hardware
Hardware Front Panel The front panel of the Xi-100b is used for all external connections and visual representation of various self-tests available. Num. Name Description DAS Test Button Pressing the DAS Test button performs a test which indicates whether the Ethernet/Serial connection to the data logger is functioning properly SAT Test Button Pressing the SAT Test button performs a test which...
Page 9: Sim Card
SIM Card With the Xi-100b, a SIM card activated on the Iridium network is required for Iridium operation. With SBD only devices, a “Register Only” SIM is sufficient. For RUDICS service, the SIM must be activated with that level of operation. In either case, the SIM must be installed in the underside of the 9522B modem before using the Xi- 100b.
Page 10 power must be recycled to enter Interactive mode, or the command $sleepmode 1 can be issued for further diagnostics. A power cycle, or $sleepmode 0 will reset the sleepmode state. Test Name Performed Description Results Modem Automatically Internal Iridium modem During Flashes after power up...
Page 11: Commands
Commands Settings and Commands Table The Xi-100b serial communication is done over the diagnostic cable with a 38400 baud rate. X indicates a parameter Setting Command(s) Explanation Xi-100b Show settings $settings A list of current settings Sleep Mode $sleepmode X 1 = Disable autonomous mode for extended diagnostics 0 = Restore autonomous mode...
Page 12: Schedule And Timers
Continuous RUDICS $rdcscontmins X Sets a time limit on any subsequent continuous Minutes connection and initiates a RUDICS continuous connection. Start/Stop RUDICS $rdcs X 1 = Initiate a RUDICS session session 0 = Stop a RUDICS session RUDICS Number $rdcsnum X Sets the number to dial the Iridium gateway to start a RUDICS session;...
Page 13: Setting Timers
Setting Timers To change an event interval in the Xi-100b, use the command format below, with the base command $timer $timer item enabled time $timer The above command enables SBD messaging and sets the timer for 1 hour. Timer Description Iridium message timer Start-up period timer;...
Page 14: Using Rudics
Timer Description Xi-100b Firmware version Uptime Time (DD:MM:SS) since last power-up or reset Supply voltage currently read by the Xi-100b Temp Shows current temperature read by the Xi-100b (Celsius) Q330 Shows if Q330 functionality is enabled/disabled (Y/N) Heater Shows if heater functionality is enabled/disabled (Y/N), shows temperature heater needs to reach to shut off if turned on Sensor Shows if external sensor functionality is enabled/disabled (Y/N)
Page 15: What Is Required
The Xi-100b combined with the XeosOnline Tunnel provides another layer on top of the standard RUDICS connection. When the Xi-100b connects to the tunnel, multiple preconfigured pass- through IP connections can be made to remote devices physically connected to the Xi-100b. ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE INITIATED BY THE USER.
Page 16: Configuring The Xi-100B For Rudics
Once the Tunnel is created, individual connection methods must be established. A maximum of 10 is possible and requires this information to set up: Field Name Description Name Give the tunnel a descriptive name Local Port The port of the XeosOnline server, based on the Iridium Listen Port. Xeos will supply this value Remote IP The IP address of the peripheral device connected to the Xi-100b...
Page 17: Rudics Tunnel Set-Up
RUDICS Tunnel Set-up Note: The Peripheral device in examples is a Trimble Net-R9 with connection via Ethernet. The Xi-100b SAT-Comms Modes SBD Only – A SIM card, even if not using RUDICS, is REQUIRED for Xi-100b’s to work (inherent with the 9522B modem). This card needs to be activated AT LEAST as a “Register Only” card. “Register Only”...
Page 18: Rudics Tunnel Setup
RUDICS Tunnel Setup The setup of the RUDICS template and tunnels in the template depend on the user. A general layout is below: RUDICS SIM. ETUP OF A TUNNEL USING A OMMERCIAL Setup Specifics – Main setup Enabled Allow the Tunnel to function Site Name Name your tunnel anything you want (you’ll want to make it easy to find)
Page 19: Making The Connection
Making the connection With all settings input properly on both the Xi-100b and the RUDICS tunnel, a successful RUDICS session is available. All RUDICS sessions must be initiated by the user; the Xi-100b does not start RUDICS sessions without being commanded, that is, it does not use RUDICS on a scheduled basis. Create an SBD message, either through XeosOnline or Email using the following commands: SINGLE MODE Single Mode allows for one RUDICS session of the specified length.
Page 20 automatically upon connection using a Bash or Batch script that has been added to the tunnel by Xeos in the “Connect Script” slot. In the graphic on page 18, the Local Port for the tunnel is set to 21101 for the web service “110web.”...
Page 21: Appendix A: Programming The Xi-100B
Appendix A: Programming the Xi-100b Required Equipment  MegaUploader Software  Xi-100b  Xi-100b Programming Cable (A-05-027)  DB-9 to USB Cable  Firmware Hex file  PC  Power Source @ 12V Setup 1. Connect the Xi-100b to a power supply, but do not turn on power 2.
Page 22 6. Under CommPort, select the port to which the Xi-100b is connected 7. Under Speed select 19200bps 8. Apply 12VDC to the power leads of the Xi-100b. The firmware will begin to load in the Messages window. 9. When the Firmware has finished upgrading, the Messages window will display “Flash Prog Done!”...
Page 23: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 27.31cm x 10.80cm x 8.89cm (10.75” x 4.25” x 3.5”) Mass 1841g (4.06 lbs) Electrical Input Voltage 8.5 – 20VDC Sleep (Autonomous Mode) 450 uA Iridium SBD Session 150 mA (15s avg.) RUDICS connection 350 mA (no heaters) 700 mA (heaters) Communications Iridium Modem...
Page 24: Appendix C: Cables
Appendix C: Cables The Xi-100b comes with two cables for connection; a data cable and a power cable. The type of data cable depends upon the intended peripheral device and type of connection at the time of order. Pinout: PWR/EXT Sensor (12 Pin, size 14) RS-232 TXD-0 RS-232 RXD-0 RS-232 RTS-0...
Page 25 A-05-018-1: Xi-100b Port 1 – Power Supply/External Sensor DB9...
Page 26 A-05-018-3: Xi-100b Port 1 – Power Supply Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 27 A-05-019-1: Xi-100b Port 2 – Ethernet RJ45/Serial DB9 Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 28 A-05-019-2: Xi-100b Port 2 – Q330 Serial/QNet Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 29 A-05-019-4: Xi-100b Port 2 – Q330 Serial/Ethernet RJ45 Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 30 A-05-019-5: Xi-100b Port 2 – Q330 Serial Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 31 A-05-027: Xi-100b Port 2 – Xi-100b Programming Cable DB9 Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 32 A-05-028: Xi-100b Port 2 – Q330 QNet Xi-100b User Manual Version 4.1...
Page 33: Warranty, Support And Limited Liability
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability Xeos Technologies Inc. warranties the Xi-100b 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. LIMITED WARRANTY: Xeos Technologies Inc.