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4 I
MPORTANT
4.1
C
OMMUNICATION
The SHOUT ns uses the Iridium network to send its location reports. To use Iridium service, the
International Mobile Equipment Identification (IMEI) number must be activated with an SBD
service plan through an authorized Iridium reseller. When an IMEI is provisioned for service, up
to five SBD delivery destinations can be specified. These are delivery endpoints for the data
transmitted by the SHOUT ns and can be any combination of three types: IP address, email, and
IMEI.
4.2
M
ODES OF
The SHOUT ns is always in one of two modes: (1) command mode or (2) tracking mode. It can
be configured to turn on in one of these modes. The factory-set Start-up Mode is tracking
mode, which can be changed using the ^START command (see section 5.2.2.1 General Profile
Settings). For normal operational tracking scenarios, set the Start-Up Mode to tracking mode so
that the unit continues tracking after waking up from sleep.
4.2.1
C
OMMAND
When in command mode, the SHOUT ns accepts AT commands through the USB connection.
The command set is detailed in the document "AT Commands for Model SHOUT ns" [1]. Use the
commands to configure the SHOUT ns operating parameters, to allow the SHOUT ns be
operated as a modem, and to query the GPS receiver. Command mode can be switched to
tracking mode by the AT command ^TRK. To switch back, use the escape sequence +++.
4.2.2
T
RACKING
When in tracking mode, the SHOUT ns automatically transmits positional reports (GPS) using
parameters contained in a tracking profile (see section 5.2.2.2 Tracking Profile Settings). The
SHOUT ns can transmit messages in NAL Research's defined report formats and can also
transmit messages according to the PECOS Message Structure (PMS) compatible with the US
Northern Command (NORTHCOM) Mission Management Center (MMC) server. 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].
Document Number: 451-01037-001D
F
EATURES
L
INKS
O
PERATION
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