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- Page 1 Petrel-X User Manual Submersible AIS-Compatible Beacon Version 1.1 April 2024...
- Page 2 Email support@xeostech.com Phone +1 (902) 444-7650 +1 (902) 444-7651 Website xeostech.com Specifics The Petrel-X is the successor to the Petrel. For the manual of the original Petrel, please see here. Version History Version No. Date Description Apr 2024 Initial release...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Petrel-X Operation .......................... 5 Installation ..........................5 Operational Tips ......................... 5 State Diagram ..........................5 Petrel-X Operating Modes ......................6 Powering the Device ........................6 Using the Magnet Switch ......................6 Self-Test Failure Codes ....................... 7 Water Sensing ..........................11 Tilt Sensing ............................ -
Page 4: Preliminary Setup
Preliminary Setup Outside Diagram The Petrel-X has several items of note to help identify a specific device. Shown below are those identifiers along with key sections. 1 The AIS antenna is screwed into the top of the Petrel-X and must be installed before operation 2 The on/off LED of the Petrel-X is located here. -
Page 5: Petrel-X Operation
● GPS and AIS performance may suffer if large angles of the sky and horizon are blocked, such as if the Petrel-X is next to a wall. ● Do not use conductive material at the top of the Petrel-X around the glass lens; this will cause the water sensor to fail. -
Page 6: Petrel-X Operating Modes
Petrel-X Operating Modes Powering the Device The Petrel-X will turn ON as soon as power is given to the device. Due to this, starting or resetting the device can be achieved by adding batteries and closing the bottom endcap. Once the Petrel- X is powered, it will flash a green LED for several seconds while initializing. -
Page 7: Self-Test Failure Codes
Self-Test Failure Codes The Petrel-X performs a self-test every time it is turned ON, either by applying power or turning it ON with the magnet switch. If any of the self-test criteria fail, the Petrel-X will flash its LED in an error code pattern to indicate which criteria failed. - Page 8 GPS lock and will not transmit or receive AIS messages. GPS Search Mode In GPS Search Mode, the Petrel-X unit will attempt to acquire a GPS lock. While in this mode, the unit’s Bluetooth and AIS functionality are inactive.
- Page 9 It will then proceed to alternate between channels A and B for successive transmissions. If the Petrel-X loses its GPS lock while in AIS Transmit Mode, it will return to GPS Search Mode and attempt to regain the GPS lock. Repeatedly losing and regaining GPS lock may cause the unit’s transmission period to deviate from the usual 3 minutes, and cause it to perform...
- Page 10 At regular intervals (every 30 seconds by default), the Petrel-X 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.
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Page 11: Water Sensing
(antenna pointed towards the sky) is considered Surfaced and will cause the unit to go to GPS Search Mode. The Petrel-X will stay in underwater mode if it is kept inverted (antenna pointed towards the earth). Tilt checks are performed with the same schedule and timing as water checks. -
Page 12: Commands
Commands Below are commands for the Petrel-X. ● Each command starts with a dollar sign ($). The Bluetooth app prepends this automatically. ● If a parameter is possible (marked with an X below), that parameter can be an integer to change the setting, or can be left blank to query the current settings. -
Page 13: Settings And Defaults
1 hour 48 hours Time between backup GPS checks. Period Use Tilt When ON (1) the Petrel-X will use its tilt sensing to determine if it is underwater or not, instead of the conventional water sense circuit. AIS Name Up to 20 characters, which can be The name of the Petrel when it uppercase letters or numbers. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Battery Pack The power source for the Petrel-X is its battery pack. There are two battery pack sizes for the Petrel-X: 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 AIS transmissions. -
Page 15: O-Rings
O-Rings The Petrel-X has permanent O-rings installed in the head that are not meant to be replaced. The head of the Petrel-X 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 16: Electrical Specifications
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 Mechanical Documentation All Xeos Drawings are hosted in STEP and PDF format on drawings.xeostech.com Petrel-X User Manual 1.1... -
Page 17: Connector Pinout
Connector Pinout Petrel-X 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-X User Manual 1.1... -
Page 18: Warranty, Support And Limited Liability
Xeos Technologies Inc. Limited Warranty and that is returned to Xeos Technologies Inc. with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.