NAL RESEARCH CORPORATION QUICKSILVER QS-100 User manual

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Quicksilver QS-100 User Guide
Rev. C
October 31, 2022
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND CONDITION OF USE
This document contains information for the Quicksilver device and accompanying accessories
(“Product”), which are provided “as is.” Reasonable effort has been made to make the
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Description
Rev A
10/21/2021
Updated Wi-Fi & user passwords. Formally designated Rev A.
Rev B
02/3/2022
Updated to address user interface changes due to Quicksilver
firmware updates.
Rev C
10/31/2022
Removed Data Usage
Added SAF9704 antenna
Editorial updates
Format updates
Supports software/hardware release 1.0.0

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The latest revisions of the NAL documents are available by request to:
[email protected].
Reference
Title
Revision/Date
[1]
WebApi.yml
Version 1.0.0
August 19, 2022
[2]
AT Commands for Quicksilver QS-100
Version A
August 19, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Quicksilver QS-100 Introduction................................................................................. 13
1.1 Features .............................................................................................................................. 13
2Using the Quicksilver Terminal ................................................................................... 15
2.1 Device Description .............................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Power On/Off & Awaken, Reboot....................................................................................... 17
3Using the Website with Quicksilver ............................................................................ 18
3.1 Connect with Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Connect with Ethernet Cable.............................................................................................. 19
3.3 Verify Connection ............................................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Send a File to a Server.................................................................................................. 20
3.3.2 Send a Ping ................................................................................................................... 20
4Device Menu.............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 Status .................................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.1 Notifications ................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2 Health ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Services......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Iridium .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.5 GPS ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.6 LAN Clients ................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Security (Admin Only)......................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1 HTTPS Certificate Upload ............................................................................................. 25
4.2.2 HTTPS Certificate Self-Signed....................................................................................... 25
4.3 Users (Admin Only) ............................................................................................................. 25
4.3.1 Export ........................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.2 Import........................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Self-Test (Admin Only) ........................................................................................................ 27
4.4.1 Run ............................................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Firmware (Admin Only)....................................................................................................... 28
4.5.1 Product......................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.2 Iridium .......................................................................................................................... 29
4.6 Power (Admin Only)............................................................................................................ 30

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4.7 About................................................................................................................................... 31
4.7.1 Device........................................................................................................................... 31
4.7.2 Iridium .......................................................................................................................... 31
5Configuration Menu................................................................................................... 33
5.1 Management (Admin Only) ................................................................................................ 33
5.1.1 Download ..................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.2 Startup.......................................................................................................................... 34
5.2 GPS...................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Keep On........................................................................................................................ 34
5.2.2 Sync Time ..................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.3 Dynamic Platform Model ............................................................................................. 35
5.3 Iridium................................................................................................................................. 36
5.3.1 Mode ............................................................................................................................ 36
5.4 Ethernet (Admin Only)........................................................................................................ 37
5.4.1 General......................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 DHCP............................................................................................................................. 37
5.5 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.1 General......................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.2 DHCP............................................................................................................................. 40
5.6 DNS...................................................................................................................................... 40
5.6.1 DNS Servers.................................................................................................................. 40
5.7 Outgoing Firewall................................................................................................................ 41
5.7.1 New Rule ...................................................................................................................... 42
5.8 Port Forwarding (Admin Only)............................................................................................ 44
5.8.1 General......................................................................................................................... 45
6Admin Menu.............................................................................................................. 46
6.1 Change Password................................................................................................................ 46
6.2 Preferences ......................................................................................................................... 47
6.3 Log Out................................................................................................................................ 47
7Hardware................................................................................................................... 48
7.1 LED Indications.................................................................................................................... 48
7.2 DB-25 Connector................................................................................................................. 49

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7.3 Data Adapter....................................................................................................................... 50
7.4 Antennas............................................................................................................................. 51
7.4.1 SAF9750 Wi-Fi antenna................................................................................................ 51
7.4.2 SAF5270-G GPS Antenna.............................................................................................. 51
7.4.3 Iridium Certus Antennas .............................................................................................. 51
7.4.4 Antenna Signal Requirements...................................................................................... 57
8Appendix A: Recovery Mode ...................................................................................... 58
9Appendix B: Design Specifications .............................................................................. 59
9.1 Mechanical Specifications................................................................................................... 59
9.2 Iridium RF Specifications..................................................................................................... 59
9.3 GPS Specifications............................................................................................................... 59
9.4 Wi-Fi RF Specifications........................................................................................................ 60
9.5 Electrical Specifications....................................................................................................... 60
9.6 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................. 60
9.7 Data I/O Specifications........................................................................................................ 61
9.8 Related Hardware ............................................................................................................... 61
10 Appendix C: Standards Compliance ............................................................................ 62
11 Appendix D: Export Compliance ................................................................................. 63
12 Appendix E: Web API.................................................................................................. 64
13 Appendix F: AT Commands......................................................................................... 65
14 Appendix G: Common Firewall Settings ...................................................................... 66
14.1 Web Browsing..................................................................................................................... 66
14.2 Network Operating Center (NOC)....................................................................................... 66
15 Appendix H: Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................. 67

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Quicksilver Views and Features ..................................................................................... 15
Figure 2: Quicksilver with Data Adapter....................................................................................... 16
Figure 3: Quicksilver with Antennas Connected........................................................................... 16
Figure 4: Quicksilver Wall Adapter ............................................................................................... 17
Figure 5: Quicksilver Log-in Page.................................................................................................. 18
Figure 6: Main Menu..................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7: User Data Backup Notifications Area of Status Page..................................................... 21
Figure 8: Startup Error Notifications Area of Status Page ............................................................ 22
Figure 9: Safe Mode Area of Status Page ..................................................................................... 22
Figure 10: 9770 Fault Notifications Area of Status Page .............................................................. 22
Figure 11: Health Area of Status Page .......................................................................................... 23
Figure 12: Services Area of Status Page........................................................................................ 23
Figure 13: Iridium Area of Status Page ......................................................................................... 24
Figure 14: GPS Area of Status Page............................................................................................... 24
Figure 15: LAN Clients Area of Status Page .................................................................................. 25
Figure 16: HTTPS Certificate Upload and Self-Signed Tabs .......................................................... 25
Figure 17: Users Page.................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 18: Add New User Menu.................................................................................................... 26
Figure 19: Iridium Hardware Self-test Results.............................................................................. 27
Figure 20: Product Firmware Update Page................................................................................... 28
Figure 21: Iridium Firmware Update Page.................................................................................... 29
Figure 22: Reboot Buttons............................................................................................................ 30
Figure 23: Device Section of the About Page................................................................................ 31
Figure 24: Iridium Section of the About Page............................................................................... 32
Figure 25: Management Page....................................................................................................... 33
Figure 26: GPS Page ...................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 27: Iridium Page ................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 28: Ethernet Page .............................................................................................................. 37
Figure 29: DHCP Section of Ethernet Page ................................................................................... 38
Figure 30: Wi-Fi Page .................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 31: DNS Page...................................................................................................................... 41

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Figure 32: Outgoing Firewall Page ................................................................................................ 42
Figure 33: Add New Rule Window................................................................................................ 43
Figure 34: Add New Rule with Protocol Selected Window .......................................................... 44
Figure 35: Edit Entry Window ....................................................................................................... 45
Figure 36: Change Password Page ................................................................................................ 46
Figure 37: Preferences Page ......................................................................................................... 47
Figure 38: LEDs.............................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 39: Quicksilver Data Adapter ............................................................................................. 51
Figure 40: SAF9700 ....................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 41: SAF9701 ....................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 42: SAF9704 ....................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 43: Notification .................................................................................................................. 61
Figure 44: Outgoing Firewall Page ................................................................................................ 66
Figure 45: Quicksilver Specifications (1 of 2)................................................................................ 67
Figure 46: Quicksilver Specifications (2 of 2)................................................................................ 68
Figure 47: Quicksilver DB-25 Breakout Cable ............................................................................... 69
Figure 48: Quicksilver DB-25 Breakout Cable Connectors............................................................ 70
Figure 49: Quicksilver Data and Power Adapter (1 of 2) .............................................................. 71
Figure 50: Quicksilver Data and Power Adapter (2 of 2) .............................................................. 72
Figure 51: Mounting Bracket (1 of 2)............................................................................................ 73
Figure 52: Mounting Bracket (2 of 2)............................................................................................ 74

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TABLE OF TABLES
Table 1: Dynamic Platform Model Details .................................................................................... 35
Table 2: PWR and IRD LED Functions............................................................................................ 48
Table 3: Wi-Fi, GPS, and STS LED Functions.................................................................................. 49
Table 4: DB-25 Pin Assignments ................................................................................................... 49
Table 5: SAF9700 Specifications ................................................................................................... 52
Table 6: Maximum Cable Lengths for SAF9700 Iridium Certus Antenna ..................................... 53
Table 7: SAF9701 Specifications ................................................................................................... 54
Table 8: Maximum Cable Lengths for SAF9701 Antenna ............................................................. 55
Table 9: SAF9704 Specifications ................................................................................................... 56
Table 10: Maximum Cable Lengths for SAF9704 Antenna ........................................................... 57

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GLOSSARY
API ..............................Application Programming Interface
AT ...............................Two-letter sequence starting a string of terminal commands. The AT is
intended to get the terminal’s attention prior to executing a command.
DCE.............................Data Communication Equipment
DHCP ..........................Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS.............................Domain Name System
GPIO ...........................General-Purpose Input/Output
GPS.............................Global Positioning System
ICCID...........................Integrated Circuit Card Identifier
IMEI ............................International Mobile Equipment Identity
IP ................................Internet Protocol
IPv4.............................Internet Protocol version 4
JSON ...........................JavaScript Object Notation
kbps............................Kilobits per second
LAN.............................Local Area Network
MAC............................Media Access Control
PPP .............................Point-to-Point Protocol
RF................................Radio Frequency
RHCP...........................Right-Handed Circular Polarization
RoHS...........................Restriction of Hazardous Substances
RP-SMA ......................Reverse-Polarity SubMiniature version A (RF connector)
RUDICS .......................Router-based Unrestricted Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution
SBD.............................Short-Burst Data
SFX..............................Small Form Factor Transceiver
SIM .............................Subscriber Identification Module
SMA............................SubMiniature version A (RF connector)
SSID ............................Service Set Identifier
TCP .............................Transmission Control Protocol
TNC.............................Threaded Neill–Concelman (RF connector)

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UDP ............................User Datagram Protocol
VAC.............................Volts (Alternating Current)
VDC.............................Volts (Direct Current)
VSWR..........................Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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1QUICKSILVER QS-100 INTRODUCTION
The NAL Quicksilver terminal is built on the Iridium 9770 terminal Certus transceiver that
utilizes Iridium Certus 100 service to provide Internet Protocol (IP) data services with maximum
uplink/downlink rates of 22/88 kbps respectively. To maximize ease of use, the Quicksilver
hosts a local web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) to allow configuration and management
of the Quicksilver. The GUI web pages are available over an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T wired
connection or over a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n wireless connection.
The Quicksilver enclosure is compliant to IP67, including the DB-25 connector on the enclosure.
For use in wet environments, ensure that the mating connectors to the Quicksilver are properly
sealed to create an IP67-compliant system. The Quicksilver Data Adapter is not IP67 compliant.
1.1 FEATURES
The Quicksilver offers a variety of services including:
Data Transfer via Iridium —The main function of the device is to allow users to
transfer data from remote locations via an Iridium link. The device accomplishes this by
putting the 9770 transceiver into data mode and routing Internet traffic between the
9770 and the user data interfaces—Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
Power Management —The user can restart the device using the web API/website.
Configuration Management —There are two configurations—runtime and startup.
When the device is rebooted the startup settings will be applied. Save desired runtime
settings to be applied at startup. Both configurations can be downloaded in JSON
format. The startup configuration can be uploaded. The user can also revert to the
default settings.
Firmware Updates —Both the 9770 transceiver firmware and the Quicksilver terminal
firmware can be updated through the web API/website.
DHCP —Enables the device to assign IP addresses to client computers on the LAN. Can
be disabled to only allow static IP assignment.
Wi-Fi —This allows users to access Iridium using a Wi-Fi link. The user can enable and
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Outgoing Firewall —The outgoing firewall defines what traffic is allowed to be sent
over the Iridium link. It can be used to block or allow traffic over certain ports and to
certain IP addresses. The intent is to limit Iridium traffic to preserve bandwidth. NAL
strongly recommends only allowing specifically desired IP addresses and ports to
prevent undesired data charges (e.g., from applications checking for and downloading
software updates, etc.).
Graphical Interface —The device hosts a website in order to provide a GUI for
configuration, monitoring, and certain control operations.
User Web API —The terminal provides an API available to user apps in the form of a
web service. See Appendix E.
Serial AT Command Interface —The serial interface provides an AT command
interface for restoring admin access to the device in case of a forgotten password. It
also provides a set of AT commands for compatibility with data calling apps. These apps
can make and receive data calls which, under the hood, are just TCP connections. See
Appendix F: AT Commands.
GPS Receiver —The device has a built-in GPS receiver. An interface for getting the
current GPS position information is provided through the web API/website.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the Quicksilver for repair or services. This voids the warranty.
Return it to NAL Research for service. Contact NAL Research Tech Support by dialing +1-888-
SHOUT-NR ([phone]) or emailing [email protected].

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2USING THE QUICKSILVER TERMINAL
2.1 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The standard Quicksilver kit comprises the Quicksilver terminal, Iridium Certus antenna, Wi-Fi
antenna, GPS antenna, Data Adapter, and 115 VAC/12 VDC power adapter, as shown in the
figures below.
SIM Card Door
GPS
Iridium
Wi-Fi
LEDs
Wi-Fi: SMA-RP-female
Iridium: TNC-female
GPS: SMA Female
DB-25
Figure 1: Quicksilver Views and Features

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Figure 2: Quicksilver with Data Adapter
Figure 3: Quicksilver with Antennas Connected
Power
Serial
Ethernet

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Figure 4: Quicksilver Wall Adapter
2.2 POWER ON/OFF &AWAKEN,REBOOT
Activate the Quicksilver by providing 10 –32 VDC power to the power pins on the DB-25
connector or plugging in the wall adapter provided with the Quicksilver Data Adapter. Once
power is applied, the Quicksilver begins the startup process. All five LEDs illuminate solid for 15
seconds and then go into the indication modes described in section 7.1 LED Indications.
Turn off the Quicksilver by removing the 10 –32 VDC power from the power pins on the DB-25
connector or unplugging the wall adapter provided with the Quicksilver Data Adapter.

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3USING THE WEBSITE WITH QUICKSILVER
The Quicksilver website is accessible via Wi-Fi (section 3.1) or Ethernet (section 3.2).
3.1 CONNECT WITH WI-FI
Follow the steps below to use the website via Wi-Fi.
1. Insert a Certus SIM card into the SIM slot before powering on the Quicksilver.
2. Power on the Quicksilver and wait for the Power LED to stop blinking.
3. On the local external device (phone/tablet/laptop), open the Wi-Fi settings and look for
the default Quicksilver Wi-Fi network SSID “Quicksilver”.
4. Connect to the network and enter the default password “Password!” when prompted.
5. Open a web browser and enter the URL https://192.168.60.1 to load the Quicksilver
website.
6. Sign in to the website with the default username “admin” and default password
“Password!” when prompted, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Quicksilver Log-in Page
After initially signing in to the website, users can change the Wi-Fi settings from the defaults to
user-specific parameters using the Configuration > Wi-Fi page shown in Figure 30.
NOTE: On initial hardware releases, “Quicksilver!”was the default Wi-Fi
and user passwords on the units when they were shipped. If “Password!”
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3.2 CONNECT WITH ETHERNET CABLE
Follow the steps below to use the website via an Ethernet cable.
1. Insert a Certus SIM card into the SIM slot before turning on the Quicksilver.
2. Install the Data Adapter on the Quicksilver DB-25 connector.
3. Connect the local device to the Quicksilver Data Adapter Ethernet port.
4. Verify the local device is set to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP.
5. Turn on the Quicksilver and wait for the power light to stop blinking.
6. Open a web browser and enter the URL https://192.168.20.1 to load the Quicksilver
website on the local device.
7. Sign in to the website with the default username “admin” and default password
“Password!” when prompted.
3.3 VERIFY CONNECTION
The main menu on the left side of the Quicksilver website provides access
to the Device, Configuration, and Admin features.
1. Configure the outgoing firewall.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix G: Common Firewall Settings with regard
to common setups for the outgoing firewall, especially the need to
allow the DNS server through the firewall
2. Go to the Configuration >
Figure 6: Main
Menu

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3. Iridium page and select the Data option to activate the Quicksilver data connection.
4. Go to the Status page to verify the Iridium signal is detected and signal strength is
displayed.
5. Enter a desired web page such as www.google.com into the browser and verify the
desired web page is displayed.
3.3.1 SEND A FILE TO A SERVER
Once the Quicksilver has established a data connection, use a file transfer application such as
FileZilla to connect to a desired server and transfer files.
3.3.2 SEND A PING
After establishing a data connection, ping a remote server to verify connectivity.
1. Open the Windows Command Prompt by typing “cmd” in the Windows taskbar search
box.
2. Enter “ping” followed by the IP address or domain name of the server.
3. Press Enter.
4. Verify that ping responses are received.