Otto Lynq PRO OTTOVL01 User manual

Lynq PRO
™
Model: OTTOVL01
Team Enhanced Navigation
Technical Manual and Instructions forUse
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-mined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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USE AND SAFETY CAUTIONS
•Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign
objects into the Lynq PRO™. Such actions could result in electric shock.
•Do not expose the device to extremely high or low temperatures or leave in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
•Do not leave your Lynq PRO™ near open flames such as cooking burners, candles, or fireplaces. Do not dispose in a fire. The
battery could explode, causing injury or death.
•Do not block any ventilation openings, which could cause battery hazard.
•Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble your Lynq PRO™; it does not contain any user serviceable components.
•Dispose of the Lynq PRO™ and the battery in accordance with local regulations.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTIONS
•Only charge the battery in temperatures between 32°F - 113°F (0°C - 45°C).
•Do not attempt to disassemble the Lynq PRO™ or force open the built-in battery.
•Do not charge the unit in damp areas.
•Do not attempt to replace your Lynq PRO™ battery; it is built-in and is not changeable.
•Be sure the USB port is dry before plugging in the charging cable.
Maximum SAR Value: 1.30 W/kg reported
Separation Distance: 0 mm for body
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Contents
Lynq PRO™ Instructions for Use.................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Supplies Equipment and Parts List............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Features of Lynq Pro ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Basic operations.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Lynq PRO™ Icon Definition .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Lynq PRO™ Status Bar Examples ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Lynq PRO™ Button Functions ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Charge device ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Powering On ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Powering Off........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Acquiring GPS Signal............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Calibrate Compass............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Lynq PRO™ Name Entry....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Network Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Network Settings – Pairing ..................................................................................................................................................................14
Device Settings.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Land/Nav.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................17
My View...............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Team View ...........................................................................................................................................................................................19
LynQ View............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Markers/Waypoints............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Markers - Edit Name .......................................................................................................................................................................23
Markers - Edit Location ...................................................................................................................................................................23
Markers - Edit Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................................23
Waypoints .......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Waypoints - Load ............................................................................................................................................................................26
Messages .................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Messages - Send ..................................................................................................................................................................................29
Messages - View ..................................................................................................................................................................................29
ATAK Connect .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Notes........................................................................................................................................................................................................31
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LYNQ PRO™INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Introduction
Lynq PRO™provides GPS in the most austere environments. Connecting team members in denied environments
increases battlefield situational awareness allowing for continued mission support and safety.
The integrated screen and 3 button design allow for visual confirmation of team whereabouts quickly and easily. The
USB port and external data connections allow for scalability with optional accessories.
An optional Field Deployment Kit is available for large team settings where groups can be quickly created on the fly. This
kit can upgrade your Lynq PRO™device in the field, making it easy to add future features as they come available.
This manual covers the following equipment:
Model
Description
Part Number
Lynq PRO™
Basic
VL-10000
Lynq PRO™ATAK
Basic w/ATAK compatibility
VL-10100
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SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AND PARTS LIST
A) MENU/SELECT BUTTON E) ROTATING BELT CLIP
B) UP/DOWN BUTTONS F) CHARGE/DATA PORT (USED WITH FIELD
DEPLOYMENT KIT)
C) FRONT LIGHT DISPLAY G) MICRO USB CABLE (NOT SHOWN)
D) MICRO USB PORT W/COVER
A
B
C
D
E
F
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FEATURES OF LYNQ PRO
•Rapidly Deployable Self-Contained Network
•Provides Position Location Information (PLI) Up to 12 Users
•Route Navigation
•Team movement data
•Networked user data
oSpeed / Elevation / heading
oGPS location
oOrientation and distance device to device
•Markers
oOrientation and distance device to marker
oGPS location of marker
•Device to Device or Device to Network messaging
•ATAK compatible
oATAK Transmit/Receive Capabilities
oATAK plug in available
General Specifications
•Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. [107 x 58 x 28 mm]
•Supply Voltage (main): 2.0 V to 3.3 V
•Supply Voltage (Tx gain): 2.0 V to 4.8 V
•Weight: 0.5 lbs. [0.23 kg]
•Current Consumption, Tx: varies, 600 mA max
•Current Consumption, Rx: 57 mA
•Current Consumption, Disable: 500 nA
•Antenna Pin Impedance: 50 Ω
Network Stack Specifications
•Maximum Encryption: AES-256
•Network Type: Peer-to-peer broadcast, unicast
•Maximum bitrate: 7.3 kbps
•Maximum payload size: 246 bytes
Radio Specifications
•Modulation: CSS (LoRa)
•Frequency Range: 902-928 MHz
•Channel Spacing: 41.6 kHz, 62.5 kHz, 128 kHz, 250
kHz
•Channel Bandwidth: 20.8 kHz, 31.25 kHz, 62.5
kHz, 125 kHz
•Link Budget: Up to 163 dB
•Receiver Sensitivity: As low as -133 dBm
•Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 90 dB
•Power Output: Up to 1 W
•Frequency Stability: ±30 ppm or less
PHY Layer Specification
•Peripheral: Serial UART
•UART Spect: 8N1
•Baud Rate: 115200 (default)
•Other Baud Rate: TBD
•Timeout (Bad Msg): 44 ms
•Wait after Power On: 1 sec
•Maximum Payload Size: 252 bytes
•Stack API Overhead: 3 bytes
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Lynq PRO™ Icon Definition
Battery level icon – each line represents ~20%
Unit is plugged into a power source and charging internal battery
Compass not calibrated – Perform operation noted in Compass
Calibration Section
*Icon will disappear when unit is calibrated
Unit does not have a GPS Lock
*Icon will disappear when GPS lock is established
No LoRA communication established
LoRA communication established
LoRA in power save mode
Messages received (icon appears and lines will flash)
Delete the last character entered
Save the Name of the Marker
Lynq PRO™ Status Bar Examples
Unit is not calibrated, not paired to
other devices, and has no GPS lock.
Unit is calibrated, is paired to other
devices, and has a GPS lock.
Unit is calibrated, is paired to other
devices, and has a GPS lock. This
device also received a message.
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Lynq PRO™ Button Functions
Menu/Select Button
•Power on device
•Confirm current selection
•Long press (~3 sec) turns on/off screen front light
•Double tap to go back one (1) screen
Up/Down Arrow Buttons
•Scroll through menu options
•Double tap in select apps to view additional options such as team member list
•Toggle through on-screen data
oExample: In My View, you can toggle between GPS coordinates and speed which then you can change
the units using the Menu/Select button.
•UP arrow to turn on/off screen front light. This option is only available at device start up.
Charge device
To charge the Lynq PRO™, simply plug the included USB cable into the bottom of the device. The other end of the cable
can be plugged into another power source, such as a wall power outlet or computer.
As the Lynq PRO™ charges, you’ll see a lightning bolt on the battery icon, as shown in above table, either in the status
bar (if the device is on) or in the middle of the screen (if the device is off).
USB Port
USB Port Cover
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Powering On
To power on the Lynq PRO™, press and hold the Menu/Select button on the device for 3 seconds. The Lynq PRO™ will
boot and the Lynq PRO™ logo will appear on the screen. Press the Down arrow button to remove the startup screen and
display the main menu.
Note: The light on the screen will be off by default. To enable, use one of the following options.
•At the startup screen, press the Up arrow on the device.
•At any other location within the device, press and hold the Menu/Select button for up to 3 seconds
Powering Off
To power down the Lynq PRO™:
1. From the Main Menu select “Power Off”.
2. In the Power Off window, select “Yes”.
Acquiring GPS Signal
Once the Lynq PRO™ is on, it will start acquiring a GPS system lock. For best performance, the Lynq PRO™ should be in
an open environment away from any equipment that may impede the signal.
Calibrate Compass
To calibrate the compass on the Lynq PRO™, move the Lynq PRO™ in a figure eight motion. It could take up to 30
seconds to calibrate the compass.
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Lynq PRO™ Name Entry
The procedure listed below works for all areas within the device that require names.
Use the Up and Down arrows on the Lynq PRO™ to scroll through the available alpha-numeric characters. Each name is
limited to 6 characters.
To enter more than one (1) character, use the Up or Down arrows to cycle to the character and then press the
Menu/Select button to accept and move to the next.
To delete the last character entered, use the Up or Down arrows to cycle to the character shaped as an arrow ( ) and
then press the Menu/Select button to accept the deletion.
To save the name entered, use the Up or Down arrows to cycle to the character shaped as a check mark ( ) and then
press the Menu/Select button to save.
Double tap the Menu/Select button to exit this screen and go back to the previous.
Edit Name
Delete Character
Save Name
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NETWORK SETTINGS
This section sets up the Lynq PRO™ to pair with other Lynq PRO™ in a group. Before you pair the device, you must set
the name.
Main Menu
Network Settings
Network Menu
Menu Header
Description
Pair Device
This initiates the device pairing session
Delete Session
This deletes the previous paired session
Set Name
This sets the name of the device. 6 characters is the limit for the name.
Num Devices
This sets the number of devices to be paired in a group. Default is 2
LPD Level
Low Probability of Detection (LPD)
Modem
Sets how data is transmitted
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Before any pairing can begin, you must set the name of each device. Please follow the process in the Lynq PRO™ Name
Entry section for naming this device.
Network Settings
Enter Name
After the name has been set, select the number of devices to be paired. By default, this number is set to 2. Please note,
all devices in the group need to have the same number set for “Num Devices”. If not, the pairing will fail.
Number of Devices
Enter Number
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Network Settings – Pairing
With network configured on all Lynq PRO™ devices in this group, you can start the pairing process.
“Pair Device” must be pressed on all devices at the same time. This ensures all devices have enough time to pair into
the group.
Pair Device
Pairing in Process
Pair Successful
The group has now been created. The screenshot below is now displaying the device name and number in the group.
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DEVICE SETTINGS
The Device Settings menu allows the user to configure a number of options on the Lynq PRO™.
Device Settings
Menu
Menu Header
Description
Coordinates
Change the display format between Lat/Long and MGRS
Distance
Change the display format between Imperial and Metric
Temperatures
Change the display format between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Constellations
Change between GPS only or GNSS (Fused system of GPS & GLONASS)
Time Settings
Allows you to manually set the time, date and time zone or use the GNSS
system to set these values.
USB Mode
oCommunication: Normal operating mode of the Lynq PRO™
oStorage: Option to turn the Lynq PRO™ into an external storage
device when tethered to another device via USB
GNSS View Lock
This provides the ability to disable the “My View” application.
Note: To restore this view requires access to the OTTO Deployment Kit.
About
Lists firmware versions and any regulatory information
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LAND/NAV
Personal or group navigation on land.
Double tap the Menu/Select button to exit any screen and go back to the previous.
Main Menu
Land/Nav Menu
Menu Header
Description
My View
Compass view of personal Lynq PRO™
2 view options: Horizontal and Vertical
Team View
Compass view of team member approximate locations
LynQ View
Custom LynQ view of specific team member location
Altitude
View displaying your or specific team member altitude and bearing.
Members
Non-Graphical detail view of specific team members
Navigation
Menu showing current Markers and Waypoints
Messages
Send, delete, or view messages
Settings
Change map settings
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Settings
Changing these settings will affect My View and Team View compass views.
Land/Nav Menu
Settings
Settings Menu
Map View
Map Scale
Compass View
Altitude Scale
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My View
Main Menu
Land/Nav Menu
There are 2 map views depending on the orientation of the Lynq PRO™.
Map View Setting: Travel Up
Lynq PRO™ orientation: horizontal (parallel to ground)
Lynq PRO™ orientation: Vertical
(perpendicular to ground)
Press the Menu/Select
button to convert Lat/Long
coordinates to MGRS
Press Down button to
highlight speed and then
press the Menu/Select
button to convert.
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Team View
This option allows for full team view on the compass map.
Land/Nav Menu
Team View
Team Map View
Map Scale Setting: 50m
In the Team Map View, the members in your group will show up on the screen. Depending on the map scale, these
members will show up either within the circle or outside of it.
In the image below, there are 2 members of this group along with 2 markers which are depicted by the small triangles
(small “v”).The centered triangle is the user holding the Lynq PRO™.
Selected Team Member
Marker A
Map Scale
User Holding Lynq PRO™
Marker 3 (outside of scale)
Selected Team Member
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From within the map view, double click on the Up or Down arrow on the device and the Select menu pops up. This
window provides the distance the group member(s) and marker(s) are from your location. Selecting the member or
marker will add them to the Team Member Map View, allowing you to see up-to-date distances as you move around.
Double Click Up or Down
Arrow on Device
List of team members and
markers, select member or
marker
Member now displayed on
bottom of screen
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