Device Description - Iridium NAL SHOUT ns User Manual

SHOUT ns/nsx User Guide Version D
The SHOUT ns is designed with ultra-low power consumption electronics. It is capable of
delivering uninterrupted service for up to 20 days at one report per hour. Power consumption
can be further reduced by using the device's built-in motion sensor and/or Geofencing features
to reduce reporting frequency when a platform is not in motion or is outside an area of
interest. In addition to normal tracking, the SHOUT ns also has a real-time clock allowing power-
up delay as well as scheduled daily Call Outs.
The SHOUT ns also has an associated Android app for use with a Bluetooth-enabled
smartphone or tablet to provide the same functionality as other NAL SHOUT devices with
displays. Functionality provided includes text messaging; managing tracking parameters, such
as reporting rate, reporting format, and geofencing; diagnostic utilities; and configuring the
SHOUT ns. This application is available from NAL Research via the Google Play App Store. More
details are provided in section 6 NAL SHOUT Android App Overview.
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EVICE ESCRIPTION
The SHOUT ns comprises a Power button/911, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) Status display, an
Iridium antenna, a GPS antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Bluetooth button/911, and a micro
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface as shown in Figure 1. The USB Micro-B interface port is for
charging, firmware updates, data collection, and setting parameters using the NAL Research
SatTerm application. The six Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide the status of power state,
battery charging status, GPS fix, Bluetooth connection status, report transmission status, and
Iridium connection status to the user. Using the Power and Bluetooth buttons, activates the
emergency/911 mode to send an emergency message with an increased reporting rate. For
detailed information on the emergency/911 mode, refer to section 2.3.
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