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Hades User Manual

SUBMERSIBLE GNSS / LED FLASHER

Version 1.0

December 2020

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Page 1 Hades User Manual SUBMERSIBLE GNSS / LED FLASHER Version 1.0 December 2020...
Page 2: Shipped From
Phone +1 (902) 444-7650 +1 (902) 444-7651 Website www.xeostech.com Specifics This manual version is written with respect to Hades firmware build 6458. If you wish to acquire the latest firmware for your device, contact support@xeostech.com Version History Version No. Date...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Underwater Strobing ......................11 Strobe Disable .......................... 12 Semi-permanent Disabling ....................12 Timed Disabling ........................13 Disabling the Magnetic Switch ...................... 13 The Hades’ Sensors ........................14 Water Sensing .......................... 14 Light Sensing ..........................15 Tilt Sensing ..........................16 Bluetooth ............................17...
Page 4 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................... 24 Appendix B: Pinouts ........................25 Appendix C: Engineering Diagrams ....................26 Appendix D: Legacy Features ......................27 Magnet On/Off Procedures (Pre-6411) ................... 27 Warranty, Support and Limited Liability ..................28 Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 5: Overview
To turn the Hades on, press the magnet against the glass ring for a 1/2 second and then remove it for a 1/2 second. Do this twice, and the Hades will respond by showing a dim LED, then a bright LED, followed by several flashes (self-test period) before strobing begins normally.
Page 6: Operational Tips
 GNSS performance may suﬀer if large angles of the horizon are blocked, such as if the Hades is next to a wall.  Do not use conductive material at the top of the Hades around the glass lens; this will cause the water sensor to fail.
Page 7: Hades Communication
None Data Bits Stop Bits All commands sent to the Hades must begin with a dollar sign ($) and end with a carriage return, line feed, or both. Diagnostic State On start-up, diagnostics will be disabled on the Hades, but can be enabled by issuing the command $diag 1, and disabled with $diag 0 (this also applies when communicating via Bluetooth, but is handled by the application on connection).
Page 8: Operation
GNSS constellations. The Hades will also output NMEA sentences from the regular diagnostic line. When diagnostics are on, all sentences are output. When diagnostics are off, only GGA and VTG sentences are sent.
Page 9: Xeos Beacon Bluetooth App
The Bluetooth app allows for communication, configuration, logging and firmware updates. A detailed document on how to use the application can be found here. See the Bluetooth section for Bluetooth functionality as it pertains to the Hades. Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 10: Acquiring Firmware Version
The number of resets since firmware was uploaded Current Cause of last power oﬀ Previous Cause of previous power oﬀ, not used in Hades Resetting the Device In the event the device requires a soft reset, the command $resetnow Will restart the device and wipe non-persistent settings (magnet/strobe time disabling, diagnostic state).
Page 11: Strobe Configuration
Strobe Number and Interval There are two parameters available for configuring the Hades’ flasher, the period and the pulse count. At default settings, the Hades’ LED will flash twice every ten seconds, each LED pulse lasts for 50 milliseconds The period setting determines the number of seconds between flashes, while the pulse count determines the number of pulses with each flash.
Page 12: Strobe Disable
Strobe Disable Semi-permanent Disabling Some users may prefer to disable the Hades’ strobe regardless of environment. To disable the regular operation of the strobe, issue the following command: $switch B 0 Which will prompt the following response on the diagnostic port:...
Page 13: Timed Disabling
Enables the Magnetic Switch (Default switch setting is ENABLED) $MagDisbl 1 6h Disables the Magnetic Switch for 6 hours The maximum time the magnetic switch can be disabled is 24 hours ($MagDisbl 1 24h) which would yield this response: Magnet disabled for 1d00:00:00 Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 14: The Hades' Sensors
Once submerged, the device’s LED will no longer flash default). Once the water sensor measures that the Hades is above water, strobing of the LED will resume, provided the area is dark enough. At no point will the Hades discontinue NMEA streaming, though there will only be valid data at the surface.
Page 15: Light Sensing
Light Sensing The Hades’ light sensor measures illuminance every 15 seconds. If the light level is below the set threshold, the strobe will begin flashing according to its Strobe settings. The light sensor can be disabled so the Hades treats the environment as permanently dark, or...
Page 16: Tilt Sensing
The Hades’ tilt sensor takes an accelerometer reading every 15 seconds when enabled (disabled by default). If the Hades is tilted beyond its threshold, the Hades not will strobe until returning to an upright position. The Hades does not stop running NMEA while inverted.
Page 17: Bluetooth
Xeos Beacon Android App. The Hades’ Bluetooth will advertise after a successful self-test pass using a Bluetooth name set at the factory. By default, advertisement will only run for the first 5 minutes after power-up and/or reset.
Page 18: Firmware Updates
Android device to operate. It is important to disable NMEA ($pwr g 0) while doing so as the integrated antenna is required. Hades can also be updated using their diagnostic Serial Port. Updating via Bluetooth Connect to the device using the Bluetooth App while the device is on by selecting its name from the menu when it appears.
Page 19 The application will upload a new firmware image at 500 bytes per second, showing a progress bar. Once the upload is complete, reset the device. The device will perform a firmware upgrade on its next power-up. If the update is interrupted for any reason, simply restart the process. Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 20: Updating Via Serial
4. Extract the contents of the zipped folder to a location of your choosing: a. STerm.exe b. Firmware .bin file 5. Open STerm and connect to the COM port of the Hades using these settings in the bottom- right corner of the window: Baud Rate 57.6k...
Page 21  On resetting, the old firmware file is replaced with the new version over a period of approximately five to ten seconds. 13. Send the ver command to the device, confirming that the new version has been installed. On confirmation, the procedure is complete. Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 22: After Updating - Bluetooth Name
After sending these commands, move back to the device list page by hitting the back button on the handheld device to allow the beacon to broadcast its new name. All of the above commands can also be sent over the serial port on the Hades. Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 23: Troubleshooting
 Dumping the flash memory will display all Iridium sessions that occurred, regardless of success.  Ensure correct batteries are being used; Hades-3’s will still strobe even if outfit with alkaline batteries, though cannot source the current to transmit. Messages are not readable ...
Page 24: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Batteries should be removed if device is entering storage. Electronics Digital Controller Xeos Apollo GNSS Receiver Xeos Technologies 48 channel GNSS (SiRFStarIV, SiRFStarV as of July 2017, hardware dependent) Antenna Xeos proprietary antenna, designed to withstand high pressure environments Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 25: Appendix B: Pinouts
Appendix B: Pinouts Hades Pinout Options – 6-Pin Connector Connector: MCBH-6F-TI, External View Option 1 – Dual Supply, no 1PPS Option 2 – Single Supply with 1PPS Pin Number Name Pin Number Name NMEA-TXD RS-232 NMEA-TXD RS-232 TXD RS-232 TXD RS-232...
Page 26: Appendix C: Engineering Diagrams
2.76cm L x 1.52cm D (1.09” L x 0.60” D) - Connector Mass 370g - in water 557g - out of water Environmental Operating Temperature -40° C +60° C (-40° F to 140° F) Depth Rating Submersible to 7500m (24,606 ft) Hades User Manual Version 1.0...
Page 27: Appendix D: Legacy Features
To turn the Hades on, press the magnet against the glass ring for a 1/2 second and then remove it for a 1/2 second. Do this twice, and the Hades will respond by showing a solid LED, followed by several flashes (self-test period) before strobing begins normally.
Page 28: Warranty, Support And Limited Liability
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability Xeos Technologies Inc. warranties the Hades 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.