Iridium SHOUT nano User manual

SHOUT nano USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.0
September 7, 2010
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|Contents
Glossary ................................................................................................ 4
Introduction .......................................................................................... 5
Using the SHOUT nano ........................................................................... 7
Home Screen ......................................................................................... 12
Quick Start ............................................................................................ 16
Messaging Menu .................................................................................... 17
Tracking Menu ....................................................................................... 24
Utilities Menu ........................................................................................ 28
Settings Menu ........................................................................................ 31
Additional Features ............................................................................... 33
Appendix A: PMS Features ..................................................................... 35
Appendix B: Upgrading the Firmware ..................................................... 37
Appendix C: Power Consumption ........................................................... 38
Appendix D: Design Specifications ......................................................... 40
Appendix E: Standard Compliance .......................................................... 41
Appendix F: Export Compliance .............................................................. 42

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|Glossary
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
BIS Bureau of Industry and Security
CE Conformite Europeene
CEP Circular Error Probable
DoD Department of Defense
DoD EMSS DoD Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services
EAR Export Administration Regulations
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
GPS Global Positioning System
HACC Horizontal Accuracy
HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision
IC Industry Canada
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification
LBT L-Band Transceiver
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
NOC Network Operation Center
OFAC Office of Foreign Asset Controls
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
PMS PECOS Message Structure
POP Post Office Protocol
RF Radio Frequency
RUDICS Router-Based Unrestricted Digital Internetworking Connectivity
Solution
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SBD Short Burst Data
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
TBR Time-Between-Reports
TDD Time Division Duplex
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision
USB Universal Serial Bus

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|Introduction
The SHOUT nano is a handheld, global, two-way satellite messaging and personal
tracking device. It utilizes Iridium‘s short burst data (SBD) service to provide
location information determined by a GPS receiver, two-way inbound and
outbound status, text messaging, and emergency/alert notifications. The SHOUT
nano significantly improves service reliability over existing tracking products by
allowing two-way communications and confirmation of the nature of the distress
to the first responder community. This reduces false alerts, helps identify the
nature of the emergency so that the correct assets can be deployed thereby
reducing search and rescue costs, and provides communications feedback
capability to the user to assist in rescue efforts. The SHOUT nano is 100%
backward compatible with the SHOUT. In this document, the terms SHOUT nano
and nano are used interchangeably.
The nano is designed with ultra-low power consumption electronics drawing less
than 35 A during sleep. With an internal 1.95 A-Hr rechargeable Li-Ion battery
and depending on the environmental conditions, it can send a position report
every ten minutes for more than eight days (more than 1,200 reports). User is
recommended to read Appendix C to learn about the impact of blocked antennas
on the number of reports. The nano is equipped with a high resolution color LCD
and on-screen keyboards allowing transmission of free-text, canned messages
and a combination of free-text and canned messages. The menu options are
displayed as icons for quick access. The device can periodically wake up from
sleep to send its position report to a command center. A 911 button is used for
immediate emergency/alert notifications. Data are packaged in either standard or
256-bit AES encrypted format.
The nano is capable of sending position reports in PECOS Message Structure
(PMS). The PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification.
The nanos are shipped without PMS features activated and can only be enabled by
NAL Research at the request of an authorized user. Functions related to PMS can
be found in Appendix A.
The nano offers a variety of services including:
Normal Tracking —The nano can be programmed to automatically
wake up and send a position report at a set interval ranging from once
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Emergency Alert —When the emergency 911 button is pushed, the
nano immediately sends alerts to a designated corporate e-mail, home
e-mail and/or monitoring center. The home base and the user can
then communicate to define further specifics of the situation and a
response to the emergency.
Free-Text Messaging —The nano allows users to send free-text via
three different sets of on-screen keyboards.
Canned Text Messaging —The nano allows users to send canned
(pre-defined) messages. Up to 600 pre-defined messages stored in
memory can be retrieved and sent. Sending canned messages saves
bandwidth (effectively cost) because only short codes are transmitted
to the server instead of the entire message body.
Waypoint Tracking —The nano lets users send and/or save
waypoints for later retrieval. A waypoint is a GPS location that a user
wants to identify and mark with a specific name tag for future
reference.
Check-In —The nano allows a quick check-in message to be sent
using a single soft key.
IMPORTANT: NAL Research can enable the SHOUT nano for use on the DoD
EMSS Gateway. However, accessing the EMSS Gateway is not authorized until the
nano is provisioned (sign up for airtime). Unauthorized attempts to access the
EMSS Gateway will result in immediate disabling of the offending device, which
must then be returned to NAL Research for repair. Please see webpage
https://sbd.pac.disa.mil for more information regarding DoD EMSS service
provisioning.
IMPORTANT: Users should not disassemble the nano for repair or services. The
warranty is voided if the nano is disassembled. It should be returned to NAL
Research for services by calling 703-392-1136 x203 or e-mailing
[email protected].

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|Using the SHOUT nano
The SHOUT nano has eight buttons, one LED and a USB port. The buttons are
used to power up the device, access the menus for parameter setting, initiate
Check-In and Way Point functions and activate emergency notification. The USB
port is for charging, firmware update and parameter setting.
Power/Enter: 1. Turns device ON/OFF when hold down for two seconds or
2. Used to select highlighted item on a menu.
Arrow Up/Down/Right: Used to navigate the cursor.
Arrow Left: 1. Used to navigate the cursor or
2. Used to go back to the previous menu.
Check-In Soft Key: Used to access the Check-In feature.
Way Point Soft Key: Used to access the Way Point features.
USB Port: Used to charge the battery, update firmware or setup operating
parameters using a computer.
Emergency: Used to send an emergency 911 alert/notification.
Guard: Protects emergency button from being accidentally activated.
LED: Displays tracking and emergency statuses.
Antenna: Embedded GPS antenna (DO NOT BLOCK).
Antenna: External Iridium antenna*(DO NOT BLOCK).
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*IMPORTANT: For best performance, NAL Research only recommends the use of
the Sarantel SL3104 decafilar antenna (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 nano is
replaced with a non-Sarantel antenna.
The SHOUT nano package includes manuals, software, an AC wall adapter, and a
standard USB-to-mini USB cable. The nano is shipped with its internal Lithium-Ion
battery partially charged. User should fully charge the nano before use. There are
two ways of charging the nano. One is to use the supplied AC wall adapter. The
other is to connect to a standard USB device—make sure to use the USB cable
provided with the nano. With the AC wall adapter, the charging time is
approximately five hours. Charging time using a USB port depends on the type of
USB port. USB 1.0 should be able to charge the nano in about a day assuming the
port is capable of producing an output current of 100mA. USB 2.0 can charge in
about four hours assuming the current output of 1.5A. NAL Research offers
12VDC and 24-36VDC chargers sold as separate items. For pocket size solar
charges, NAL Research recommends any of the Solio® (www.solio.com) products.
While using the nano, a low battery warning message will appear when remaining
power is less than 10%.
The nano has a battery status icon on the top right corner of its LCD screen
indicating the charging status. When charging is complete the icon should show
five bars (not counting the last battery icon). The device can be safely operated
and does not need to be turned off while charging. The charging cycle will
complete quicker while the device is shut down.
WARNING!
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a
conductive material, such as jewelry or keys, touches exposed
terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become
extremely hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain,
exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal
objects.
Users should not disassemble the SHOUT nano for replacing battery. It
should be returned to NAL Research for services. Risk of explosion if
battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of the batteries
(nano) according to local, state and federal regulations or laws.
CHARGING THE
BATTERY

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The SHOUT nano can be turned on by holding down the power/enter button
for approximately two seconds. Once the device is on, the arrow buttons
can be used to position the cursor over a menu icons and the enter button
can be used to select the highlighted icon. Each menu has a BACK button,
which returns the device to the previously accessed screen. On most menus,
frequently used options are programmed into two soft keys allowing quick and
easy access. The nano can be turned off at anytime by holding down the
power/enter button for approximately two seconds. Turning off the device does
not necessarily mean the tracking mode is turned off. Enabling and disabling
tracking mode can be accomplished under the Tracking menu. The device
automatically turns itself off after 90 seconds of inactivity.
Some options require the use of on-screen keyboards to enter information. Three
different keyboards are available. Picture below is an example of a keyboard for
entering waypoint labels. The up key can be pressed repeatedly to switch
between the keyboards. The four arrow buttons on the nano are
for navigating around the keyboards and enter button is for selecting a
highlighted character. While entering text, the position of the cursor in the text
box is shown as a thin, solid rectangular block. The entered text can be edited by
pressing the up arrow button until the cursor exits the keyboard into the text box
and begins to blink. The four arrow buttons can again be used to navigate and to
place over a character to be corrected. Pressing the enter button takes user back
to the keyboard exiting the text box. The number displayed on the right corner of
the LCD indicates the remaining allowable number of characters that can be
entered into the text box.
BASIC
NAVIGATION
USING THE
KEYBOARDS
Text Box
Keyboard
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|Home Screen
Immediately after powered up, the SHOUT nano momentarily displays the NAL
Research logo followed by the home screen. Device status symbols will be shown
along the top of the home screen. Some symbols will not appear until an event is
initiated such as sending or receiving a message.
denotes the Iridium transceiver is off. The Iridium transceiver is always kept
off to preserve battery life until a message is required to be transmitted.
denotes: (1) the Iridium transceiver is on with real-time signal strength
represented by the number of vertical bars and (2) SBD message transmission is
in progress. The signal strength can range from the lowest of zero to the highest
of five bars. During transmission, the antenna must have a clear view of the sky.
The nano cannot send reports from inside a building.
denotes the GPS receiver is off. The GPS receiver is always kept off to
preserve battery life until time, date or position information is needed.
denotes the GPS receiver is on with real-time satellite acquisition status
represented by the number of vertical bars. One bar represents valid time and
date fix, two bars represent 2-D fix or dead reckoning, three bars represent 3-D
fix with HDOP higher than 2.0 and four bars represent 3-D fix with HDOP less
than 2.0. Although the nano GPS receiver can often obtain a location fix when the
antenna is partially blocked (near buildings, in a room next to a window, etc.), it
is recommended that the antenna must have a clear view of the sky to minimize
acquisition time and better position accuracy.
HOME SCREEN
Status
Symbols
NAL Research Corp
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Check-In Way Point
Last Report
Date: 20-Jul-10
Time: 08:00AM
Lat: 38:45:8.7 N
Long: -77:28:58.3 W
20-Jul-10 08:00 AM
GPS
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Iridium
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Messaging

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denotes tracking mode is off when the tracking symbol is dimmed blue.
denotes tracking mode is on when the tracking symbol is bright white. Next
to the tracking symbol is the countdown timer to the next report.
denotes all the audio alerts are off.
denotes the audio alert is on.
denotes unread message(s) is in the Inbox.
denotes message(s) is in the Outbox ready to be sent or message(s) in
queue failed to send.
is the battery indicator with five bars being fully charged.
The current time and date are displayed with the formats defined using the
Settings/Time and Date menu. The GPS receiver has an internal clock and, as
long as the battery is not depleted and a valid position fix was previously
acquired, the SHOUT nano can recall the correct date and time. The message
―Date/Time unavailable‖ is displayed when the nano is unable to restore
information from the GPS receiver.
Immediately below date and time, the SHOUT nano displays four main icons each
representing a menu option—Messaging, Tracking, Utilities and Settings. Detailed
descriptions of each of these menu options are included in the next section. The
arrow buttons are used to place the cursor over an icon. The perimeter
of an icon lights up and a label underneath it appears when the cursor is placed
over it. The enter button is used to select the menu option.
Date/Time
Home Icons
Check-In Way Point
Last Report
Date: 20-Jul-10
Time: 08:00AM
Lat: 38:45:8.7 N
Long: -77:28:58.3 W
20-Jul-10 08:00 AM
GPS
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Iridium
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(10 min)
Messaging
Home Icons