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- Page 1 Petrel User Manual Submersible AIS-Compatible Beacon Version 0.1 June 2022...
- Page 2 Website www.xeostech.com Version History Version No. Date Description Jun 2022 Prototype Document Regular checks for the latest manual are suggested. Be sure to check Xeos Technologies’ manuals page to compare versions and download the latest version. Petrel User Manual 0.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Maintenance ..........................12 Battery Pack ..........................12 O-Rings ............................. 13 Electrical Specifications ......................... 14 Maintenance Specifications ......................14 Connector Pinout .......................... 15 Petrel Remote Head ......................... 15 Battery Pack ..........................15 Warranty, Support and Limited Liability ..................16 Petrel User Manual 0.1... -
Page 4: Preliminary Setup
1 The AIS antenna is screwed into the top of the Petrel and must be added before using 2 The LED of the Petrel is located here. The titanium sections above and below the glass... -
Page 5: Petrel Operation
• GNSS and AIS performance may suffer if large angles of the horizon are blocked, such as if the Petrel is next to a wall. • Do not use conductive material at the top of the Petrel around the glass lens; this will cause the water sensor to fail. -
Page 6: Petrel Operating Modes
GPS lock and will not transmit or receive AIS messages. GPS Search Mode In GPS Search Mode, the Petrel unit will attempt to acquire a GPS lock. While in this mode, the unit’s Bluetooth and AIS functionality are inactive. -
Page 7: Ais Transmit Mode
A Petrel’s AIS transmissions contain an MMSI and an AIS name. The AIS name is made of up to 20 characters, which can be a combination of uppercase letters (A-Z) or numbers (0-9). The AIS name can be set by the user. -
Page 8: Underwater Mode
At regular intervals (every 5 minutes by default), the Petrel unit will perform a water sense check to determine if it is above water or submerged. If the check indicates that the unit is above water, it will exit Underwater Mode and return to GPS Search Mode. -
Page 9: Using The Magnet Switch
Using the Magnet Switch The Petrel beacon is turned ON and OFF using an external magnet near an internal magnetic reed switch. The reed switch is located just below the glass. The Petrel will transition between on and off as appropriate when 4 consecutive magnet swipes occur within 2 seconds of each other. -
Page 10: Commands
Commands Below are commands for the Petrel. At this time, commands can only be sent over Bluetooth. • Each command starts with a dollar sign ($). The Bluetooth app pre-pends this automatically. • If a parameter is possible (marked with an X below), that parameter can be an integer to change the setting, or a question mark (?) to query the current settings. -
Page 11: Settings And Defaults
Settings and Defaults Setting Default Description GPS Timeout 840s 300s 3600s Length the Petrel will be in GPS Search Mode before timing out and transitioning to Underwater Mode. Water Sense 500,000 The numerical boundary between Threshold submerged and surfaced. Water Sense... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Battery Pack The power source for the Petrel is its battery pack. There are two battery pack sizes for the Petrel: Long Pack 7 Energizer LR20 D-Cell Alkaline 10.5V Short Pack 3 Saft LSH20 D-Cell Lithium 10.8V For Lithium models, only the Saft LSH20 has the ability to source enough current to supply peaks in Iridium transmissions. -
Page 13: O-Rings
O-Rings The Petrel has permanent O-rings installed in the head that are not meant to be replaced. The head of the Petrel proper is torqued at the factory to prevent accidental opening. The O-ring of the battery pack endcap is user-replaceable and should be visually inspected to make sure it is properly seated in its groove. -
Page 14: Electrical Specifications
Xeos Petrel GNSS Receiver Xeos Technologies 48 channel GNSS (SiRFStarV) Antenna Xeos proprietary antenna, designed to withstand high pressure environments Maintenance Specifications O-rings O-ring Size 2-031/N70 O-ring Lubricant MOLYKOTE 111 SubConn Connector Lubricant MOLYKOTE 44 Medium Petrel User Manual 0.1... -
Page 15: Connector Pinout
Connector Pinout Petrel Remote Head Pin Number Name +V Battery Ground Connector: MCBH-6F-TI, External View Battery Pack Pin Number Name +V Battery Ground Connector: MCBH-6F-TI, External View Petrel User Manual 0.1... -
Page 16: Warranty, Support And Limited Liability
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability Xeos Technologies Inc. warranties the Petrel 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.