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SHOUT ts USER GUIDE

Version 1.0.2

June 20

, 2012

POWERED

IRIDIUM

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Page 1 SHOUT ts USER GUIDE Version 1.0.2 June 20 , 2012 POWERED IRIDIUM...
Page 2 Legal Disclaimer and Condition of Use This document contains information for the SHOUT ts personal satellite tracking device and accompanying accessories (“Product”) is provided “as is.” Reasonable effort has been made to make the information in this document reliable and consistent with specifications, test measurements and other information.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Glossary ....................4 Introduction ..................... 5 Using the SHOUT ts .................. 7 Home Screen ................... 14 Quick Start ....................17 Texting Menu ................... 18 Tracking Menu ..................25 Utilities Menu ................... 28 Settings Menu ..................31 Additional Features ................... 34 Appendix A: PMS Features .................
Page 4: Glossary
Router-Based Unrestricted Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System Short Burst Data SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Time-Between-Reports Time Division Duplex TDMA Time Division Multiple Access VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision Universal Serial Bus SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 5: Introduction
The SHOUT ts is 100% backward compatible with the SHOUT and SHOUT nano. In this document, the terms SHOUT ts and ts are used interchangeably.
Page 6 Check-In — The ts allows a quick check-in message to be sent using a single key. IMPORTANT: NAL Research can enable the SHOUT ts for use on the DoD EMSS Gateway. However, accessing the EMSS Gateway is not authorized until the ts is provisioned (sign up for airtime).
Page 7: Using The Shout Ts
(www.sarantel.com). Performance degradation including dropped coverage and shortened battery life can occur if a different antenna is used. NAL Research will void the warranty if the SHOUT ts is replaced with a non-Sarantel antenna. CCESSORIES The following accessories are included with the SHOUT ts.
Page 8 10%. OUCH CREEN The SHOUT ts has a resistive touchscreen. Either a finger or a stylus can be used to select options displayed on the screen. Resistive touchscreen offers consistent and durable performance in harsh environment.
Page 9 Chk-In Way Pts ASIC The SHOUT ts can be turned on by holding down the power/back button AVIGATION for approximately two seconds. A delay in displaying time and date is normal since the unit first has to check its internal clock against the GPS receiver. Once the device is on, user can touch any icon to access device features.
Page 10 Cursor Enter Text Header bar Remaining:309 Meet me at the next stop. Text Keyboard Done Clear Enter Text Remaining:309 Meet me at the next stop. Done Clear SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 11 Settings/Search menu. Touching within the Search box will bring up a keyboard to enter the search. Iridium 01-Nov-11 8:00 AM Contacts Search Box Search: John John Doe 1 John Doe 2 John Doe 3 John Doe 4 John Doe 5 John Doe 6 John Doe 7 SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 12 John Doe 4 John Doe 5 John Doe 6 John Doe 7 ETWORK The SHOUT ts comprises of a 9602 transceiver board capable of SBD connectivity PERATING to the Iridium satellite network. As a messaging and tracking device, its function (NOC) ENTER is to send GPS reports and text messages to a network operating center (NOC).
Page 13 NAL Research assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising out of the use of our server. NAL Research makes no warranties on the performance or the availability of our server. SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 14: Home Screen
Immediately after powered up, user must press a bar located on the bottom to CREEN the screen to unlock the SHOUT ts. A delay in displaying time and date is normal since the unit has to check its internal clock against the GPS receiver. A PIN is required if the device is setup with password protection.
Page 15 SHOUT ts can recall the correct date and time. The message “Date/Time unavailable” is displayed when the ts is unable to restore information from the GPS receiver. Home Icons The SHOUT ts displays four main icons on its home screen each representing a SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 16 The bottom of home screen has a favorite bar. Any of the menu icons can be Icons configured to appear on the favorite bar using Settings/Favorites. This allows quick and easy access to the most frequently used options. A maximum of four favorite icons are allowed. SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 17: Quick Start
Step 2. No further action is required. The unit automatically goes to “sleep” in between reports. IMPORTANT: NAL Research can enable the SHOUT ts for use on the DoD EMSS Gateway. However, accessing the EMSS Gateway is not authorized until the ts is provisioned (sign up for airtime).
Page 18: Texting Menu
< < A message failed to send has an symbol. And a message in queue waiting to be sent has no symbol. Once a message is failed to send, it can stay in the Outbox SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 19 (2) to a pre-defined list of email addresses or/and (3) to any email addresses entered via the keyboards. The SHOUT ts can be assigned to “point” to a specific NOC server (either NAL Research’s mapping server or application developer’s server) by an Iridium airtime reseller when services are purchased.
Page 20 Save as Draft Send Holding a finger inside the “To: Server” region prompts the SHOUT ts to display two options—Choose Contact and Enter Emails as shown in figure below. User can slide a finger back and forth between these two options. DO NOT lift the finger until the right choice is selected.
Page 21 Emails. Any email addresses selected under Choose Contact can be removed by going back to Choose Contact option or by using the keyboard under the Enter Emails popup menu. Holding a finger inside the “Canned Message:” region prompts the ts to displays SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 22 Meet me at the next Meet me at the closest Meet me at nearest Need more food and Need more water and We are out of food We are out of water Select SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 23 As with contact list, SatTerm is used to create and save canned messages into the SHOUT ts’ memory. During setup SatTerm requires connectivity between the ts and a NOC server to synchronize the lookup table of short codes. Sending canned messages saves bandwidth and airtime cost because it is only short codes that are being transmitted instead of the entire message body.
Page 24 John Doe 7 Compose Chk Mbox There are three ways the SHOUT ts can initiate a mailbox check for any pending messages at the Iridium gateway: 1. User can manually force the ts to check the mailbox at any time using Texting/Chk Mbox menu.
Page 25: Tracking Menu
Brevity Cancel 911 Stats On/Off On/Off is used to set the SHOUT ts tracking mode. When Enable Tracking is selected, the tracking symbol on top of the screen changes from dimmed gray to bright white. The ts immediately turns the GPS receiver on to acquire a GPS fix and then attempts to transmit a position report.
Page 26 User is encouraged read the Power Consumption section. NOTE: When the SHOUT ts is in the middle of sending a report and user forces it to power off by holding down the power/back button, the ts will attempt to complete sending the report before shutting down.
Page 27 911 option to cancel emergency. Stats When Track On/Off is enabled, the SHOUT ts monitors useful statistics which are displayed under the Statistics screen. Data are cumulative over all tracking cycles. Displayed data can be manually reset at any time using the Clear Stats. A countdown timer to the next report is shown beside Time to Next and is replaced with Off when Track On/Off is disabled.
Page 28: Utilities Menu
Way Points Chk GPS Check GPS option forces the SHOUT ts to turn on its GPS receiver and to continuously update and display GPS data in real-time whether there is a valid fix or not. The GPS receiver remains on until user leaves this screen by pressing the back button.
Page 29 GPS receiver from obtaining a fix and user should move on to a different location. Check Iridium option forces the SHOUT ts to turn on its Iridium transceiver and Iridium continuously update and display signal strength information in real-time. The Iridium transceiver remains on until user leaves this screen by pressing the back button.
Page 30 A waypoint is a GPS location that user wants to identify and mark with a specific name tag for future reference. When Way Points is selected, the SHOUT ts immediately turns the GPS receiver on to acquire a fix. User then has the options to go back without further action, to re-acquire a new GPS fix, or to save the waypoint.
Page 31: Settings Menu
Settings Menu Settings menu allows user to view and configure the SHOUT ts hardware settings. ETTINGS There are fifteen options available. Iridium 01-Nov-11 8:00 AM Settings Audio Backlight Calibrate Contrast Favorites Format Inc GPS Language Reset Search Security Time/Date Unit Info User Info...
Page 32 NOC. Inc GPS Include GPS option forces the SHOUT ts to attach GPS location to Check-In, canned and free-text messages. Under default setting, these messages do not have GPS information included. Messages with GPS location included can take longer to complete since the ts has to acquire a GPS fix first.
Page 33 Unit Info option displays the model number, internal 9602 module’s IMEI number, Iridium FCC ID, Iridium IC ID, ts’ firmware version and ts’ bootloader version. User Info User Info option displays user information entered using SatTerm software. SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 34: Additional Features
(911) back of the SHOUT ts. It can be used at any time regardless of the tracking status UTTON (enabled or disabled) or the power status (on or off) of the device. When pressed,...
Page 35 Setting/LED/LED Tracking option. OWERING The SHOUT ts can be powered down by holding the power On/Off button for approximately two seconds. A power down screen will appear with a message indicating tracking and messaging will be completely turned off. The screen stays on for approximately five seconds before shutting down.
Page 36: Appendix A: Pms Features
(0000 through 1111) to be included in the PMS tracking reports. These codes are represented by A(z), B, C(z) and D and can be selected via the touchscreen. Each code will light up as a green dot inside the Brevity icon when selected. SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 37: Appendix B: Upgrading The Firmware
Appendix B: Upgrading the Firmware The SHOUT ts firmware can be upgraded using a PC connected to the USB port of the device. The device drivers support Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 1. Run the NAL USB Bootloader program.
Page 38: Appendix C: Power Consumption
Appendix C: Power Consumption The SHOUT ts has an internal 1.95 A-Hr Li-Ion rechargeable battery. When both the Iridium and GPS antennas have clear view of the sky and the battery is fully charged, the ts is capable of sending more than 1,500 tracking reports with the following settings: (1) report rate of less than two hours, and (2) mailbox check rate and the report rate are the same.
Page 39: Appendix D: Design Specifications
Appendix D: Design Specifications The SHOUT ts comprises of a 9602 Iridium modem, a u-blox GPS receiver, a GPS and an Iridium antennas, a Li-Ion battery, an LCD and an NAL Research controller board. It is designed to operate with the Iridium network using SBD only.
Page 40 Operating Temperature: –4 F to +131 F (–10 C to +60 Operating Humidity Range: ≤ 90% RH Storage Temperature Range: –40 F to +185 F (–20 C to +70 Storage Humidity Range: ≤ 95% RH SHOUT ts User’s Manual Version 1.0.1...
Page 41: Appendix E: Standard Compliance
Appendix E: Standard Compliance The SHOUT ts has an internal Iridium 9602 transceiver. The 9602 is tested to the regulatory and technical certifications shown below. It is assigned to the FCC Identifier Q639602. REGULATORY MECHANICAL/ RADIO TESTS EMC TESTS APPROVALS...
Page 42: Appendix F: Export Compliance
Appendix F: Export Compliance The SHOUT ts is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the United States of America (US). It is the policy of NAL Research to fully comply with all U.S. export and economic sanction laws and regulations. The export of NAL...