Introduction - Iridium NAL SHOUT ns User Manual

SHOUT ns/nsx User Guide Version D
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NTRODUCTION
In the Shout ns/nsx user guide, all references of the operational features, interface, and
electrical specifications of the SHOUT ns device also apply to the SHOUT nsx device. Where the
SHOUT nsx device differentiates from the SHOUT ns device, the user guide will note it in the
applicable sections. In summary, the SHOUT nsx device is taller, heavier, and has a larger
battery for longer mission life than the SHOUT ns device
The SHOUT ns is a pocket-sized, low-cost, low-power, Iridium satellite network tracking device.
It is designed to relay, via the Iridium satellite network, Global Positioning System (GPS)
location data and other critical data, such as emergency messages, geofence data, and callouts
from the device, and text messages from the NAL SHOUT smartphone app. It has a rugged
plastic housing with embedded Iridium, GPS, and Bluetooth antennas. This device can easily be
carried by a person or attached to high value, untethered or non-powered assets.
The SHOUT ns comprises an Iridium 9603 transceiver module, a built-in 72-channel u-blox GPS
receiver, and low-power microcontrollers. The SHOUT ns can send Short Burst Data (SBD)
messages over the Iridium satellite network. The SHOUT ns can transmit messages in NAL
Research's defined report formats compatible with models 9602-LP, 9602-AB, the A3LA series
modems, and SHOUT series tracking devices. The SHOUT ns can also transmit in PECOS
Message Structure (PMS). The PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format
Specification as defined in the document "PECOS Message Definition Specification, 200907-
001" Version 1.7 [3]. When requested by an authorized user, NAL Research can enable the
SHOUT ns to utilize the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Information Systems Agency
(DISA) Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) Gateway when sending over the Iridium
satellite network.
Important: EMSS-enabled SHOUT ns must first be provisioned (signed up for airtime) with
EMSS SBD service before testing or field use. Accessing the DoD EMSS Gateway is not
authorized until the SHOUT ns is provisioned. Unauthorized attempts to access the DoD EMSS
Gateway result in immediate disabling of the offending device, which must then be returned to
NAL Research for repair. See https://emss.pac.disa.mil/home.shtml for more information
regarding EMSS service provisioning.
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