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Onyx User Manual
Miniature Iridium Asset Tracker with Relay Function
Version 6.2
December 2020
Onyx User Manual 6.2 2
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Contact Us
Email
Phone
(902) 444-7650
Fax
(902) 444-7651
Website
www.xeostech.com
Specifics
This manual version is written with respect to Onyx Firmware builds 6790 to 6808. To acquire the
Version History
Version No.
Date
Description
1.0
Jun 2013
Base document
2.0
Aug 2014
Updated format, included relay instructions
3.0
Nov 2014
Updated commands
3.1
Jan 2015
Updated with Onyx-R and I Information
3.2
Feb 2015
Added info regarding In-Motion mode
3.3
Mar 2015
Added Advanced Config Options in appendices
3.4
Mar 2015
Corrected error in Appendix B
3.5
Apr 2015
Added OEM Info
3.6
Nov 2015
Added LV OEM Info to Appendix D
3.8
Feb 2016
Added Onyx-M Info
4.0
Sept 2017
Document overhaul
5.0
Apr 2018
Added Onyx-WB info, drawings, additional commands
5.1
Apr 2018
Added Understanding Position Information Section
5.2
May 2018
Rewrote Appendix F, Added I and P-type messages
6.0
July 2019
Overhaul; Geofencing, Onyx-M now Onyx-M2, Relay section moved, accessories
6.1
Jan 2020
LiveTrack, Xeos Bluetooth Dongle accessory, Onyx-LV OEM Pinout, Troubleshooting
6.2
Dec 2020
Watch Circle, edits to serial relay section
Regular checks for the latest manual are suggested. Be sure to check Xeos Technologies’ manuals
page to compare versions and download the latest version.
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Table of Contents
Shipped From.................................................................................................................................. 2
Contact Us....................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifics........................................................................................................................................... 2
Version History................................................................................................................................ 2
General Description ........................................................................................................................ 6
Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................ 6
Onyx Variants.................................................................................................................................. 7
Preliminary Setup............................................................................................................................ 9
Setting up your Iridium Account ................................................................................................ 9
Understanding Position Information ......................................................................................... 9
Iridium Doppler position........................................................................................................ 9
Global Positioning System ................................................................................................... 11
Onyx Operation............................................................................................................................. 12
Powering the Onyx................................................................................................................... 12
Standard Onyx, Onyx-M2, Onyx-WB ................................................................................... 12
Onyx-I................................................................................................................................... 12
Onyx-R.................................................................................................................................. 12
LED Indicators........................................................................................................................... 12
Device Status LEDs............................................................................................................... 12
Recharging the Onyx-R ........................................................................................................ 13
Serial Interface ......................................................................................................................... 13
Things to Remember ........................................................................................................... 14
Using the Magnetic Switch....................................................................................................... 14
Deployment of the Onyx............................................................................................................... 15
Antennas .................................................................................................................................. 15
Messages from the Onyx .............................................................................................................. 16
Settings Summary Message ..................................................................................................... 16
Version (Type V) ....................................................................................................................... 16
Position..................................................................................................................................... 16
Compressed Binary Position................................................................................................ 16
ASCII Position (Type P)......................................................................................................... 17
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Information Message (Type I).................................................................................................. 18
Motion Message....................................................................................................................... 18
Communicating with the Onyx ..................................................................................................... 19
Sending Commands via Email .................................................................................................. 19
Command Format................................................................................................................ 19
Command Structure ............................................................................................................ 19
The Unlock Code.................................................................................................................. 19
Sending the Command ........................................................................................................ 20
Sending Commands Using XeosOnline .................................................................................... 20
Setting up to Send ............................................................................................................... 21
Messages to the Onyx................................................................................................................... 22
Settings..................................................................................................................................... 22
Lifetime Stats............................................................................................................................ 23
Stats.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Onyx Mode Diagram ................................................................................................................ 24
Onyx Timer Intervals..................................................................................................................... 25
Setting timers ........................................................................................................................... 25
Motion........................................................................................................................................... 26
Motion Enable/Disable............................................................................................................. 26
In-Motion Threshold ................................................................................................................ 26
Message Enable ............................................................................................................................ 27
Watch Circle.................................................................................................................................. 28
Enabling the Watch Circle ........................................................................................................ 28
Setting the Watch Circle........................................................................................................... 28
Geofencing.................................................................................................................................... 29
Set Geofence ............................................................................................................................ 29
Show Geofence ........................................................................................................................ 29
Test Geofence .......................................................................................................................... 29
Clear Geofence......................................................................................................................... 30
Geofence Messages ................................................................................................................. 30
LiveTrack ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Digital Output Pin.......................................................................................................................... 30
Encryption..................................................................................................................................... 31
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Setting Up Encryption on XeosOnline...................................................................................... 31
Generating your Key................................................................................................................. 32
Enabling Encryption Use .......................................................................................................... 32
Flash Memory ............................................................................................................................... 33
Dumping the Flash Memory..................................................................................................... 33
Deleting the Flash Memory...................................................................................................... 33
Data Relay ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Basic Functionality.................................................................................................................... 34
Serial Relay ............................................................................................................................... 34
Mobile Originated SBD (From Device)................................................................................. 35
Mobile Terminated SBD (To Device) ................................................................................... 36
Other Commands.......................................................................................................................... 38
Testing the Onyx ........................................................................................................................... 39
Deployment of the Onyx............................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 41
Appendix A: Firmware Update Procedure.................................................................................... 43
Appendix B: Pinout Diagrams ....................................................................................................... 46
Appendix C: Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................... 48
Appendix D: Cable Drawings......................................................................................................... 56
Appendix E: Specifications............................................................................................................ 57
Appendix F: Accessories................................................................................................................ 59
Appendix G: GPS Text Long........................................................................................................... 61
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability....................................................................................... 62
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General Description
The Onyx is a miniaturized asset tracking beacon which continuously monitors for asset location
and reports location and sensor information via the Iridium satellite network. Onyx makes use of
the bi-directional, global, real time Iridium Satellite Short Burst Data (SBD) network in
combination with GPS position location. Onyx’s extremely small size and form factor make it
easy to install quickly for overt installations or hide in a wide variety of locations for covert
tracking or custom concealments.
Inside the Onyx is a 9603 Iridium satellite Short Burst Data core radio transceiver, a specialized
low-power Xeos digital controller with GPS, Iridium & GPS antennas, and complex accelerometer
for motion detection.
While the Onyx is intended for both covert and overt mobile deployments. Xeos Technologies
Inc. (Xeos) manufactures other products for fixed location monitoring, remote tracking and
surveillance.
The Onyx also features a built-in relay function for the remote control and retrieval of serial
devices, such as sensors or cameras.
See www.xeostech.com for details or call (902)-444-7650.
Theory of Operation
The Onyx is intended for continuous and/or periodic monitoring of high value assets globally. The
Onyx can facilitate instant and accurate location of assets for recovery or monitoring purposes.
The internal GPS determines location which is stored on board the Onyx. An Iridium modem
provides two-way communications for retrieval of data, live tracking and sending commands to
the remote tracker. The deployment is facilitated by the miniature device which has both GPS
and Iridium antennas on board.
Operators can communicate with the Onyx via Iridium using XeosOnline or via email commands
when appropriately configured. Status information can be obtained, including the health of the
GPS system and battery voltage. Timings are settable remotely and can be modified as the nature
of the tracking or monitoring operation changes.
The internal relay function allows the Onyx to be piggy-backed to an external serial device and
used as a communications interface for that device to, for instance, send commands to a remote
camera or receive data from a temperature sensor.
While any email application can be used to send and receive messages between the user and the
Onyx, XeosOnline is the easiest way to manage and monitor multiple Onyx devices. XeosOnline
presents the information in a readable format and displays it on street level maps.
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Onyx Variants
Onyx
The standard Onyx has no internal power source. It requires an
external power supply of 7 - 32 Volts. The Standard Onyx is also
available without an enclosure as the Onyx OEM.
Onyx-I
The Onyx-I has an internal power source, consisting of four 3 Volt
CR123A Lithium non-rechargeable batteries in series. This model
has a larger profile than the standard Onyx but functions identically,
save for the lack of an external connector. An additional magnet
plate can be added to the bottom of the enclosure for quick
deployment.
Onyx-R
The Onyx-R also has an internal power source, consisting of a
rechargeable 3.6 Volt Lithium-Ion battery pack. This model also has
a larger profile than the standard Onyx as well as charging indicator
LED’s. A front connector is used for diagnostics and charging. Like
with the Onyx-I, an additional magnet plate can be added to the
bottom of the enclosure for quick deployment.
Onyx-M2
The Onyx-M2 is the marine variant of the Onyx and is submersible
to 10m. The Remote-Head and Battery pack are both waterproof,
but cables should remain attached while underwater to prevent pin
corrosion.
The Onyx-M2 can be treated identically to an Onyx when
considering installation. The magnet cups on the bottom of the
Remote-head and Battery pack are designed for 5/8” diameter
magnets, which are not included.
The Onyx-M2 replaces the Onyx-M, swapping the previous
Teledyne connector with a new Chogori connector on both the battery pack and head.
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Onyx-WB
The Onyx-WB (Work Boat) is the marine variant of the Onyx
designed for static mounting. The enclosure of the Onyx-WB
is rated IP-67 enclosure to prevent water ingress.
Wings on the sides of the WB’s enclosure allow for mounting
to frames of objects, while the twist-on cable prevents
unintentional unlatching of the power supply from the device.
Onyx-LV OEM
The Onyx-LV OEM includes an Onyx low voltage board identical to the Onyx-R. However,
customers must supply their own input power of between 3.3 and 5.5 Volts and does not come
with an enclosure. Serial communication is possible with the supplied programming cable. See
Appendix D: Cable Drawings
Onyx Flat OEM (Standard Voltage and Low Voltage)
The Onyx Flat has a lower profile for smaller locations, but
does not come with an enclosure. They are available as
standard (7 –24 Volts) and low voltage (2.4 –5 Volts) variants.
Like the stand Onyx, they must be powered externally.
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Preliminary Setup
Setting up your Iridium Account
Onyx makes use of the Iridium satellite system’s Short Burst Data (SBD) service for the 9603
transceiver. This service is a global, two-way, real-time, email-based data delivery service that
has a maximum outbound (from Onyx) message size of 340 bytes and a maximum inbound (to
Onyx) message size of 270 bytes.
Onyx end users must set up an approved data delivery account with their preferred service
provider. Xeos is an Iridium VAR and can provide Iridium service if desired.
Setting up service requires the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Each
9603 has a unique IMEI number that must be registered with a preferred service provider. Xeos
will make these numbers available when the product is delivered.
Each IMEI number is capable of being associated with up to five destinations, made up of either
email addresses, IP addresses, or other Iridium IMEIs. This may vary between service providers.
When activating the device’s IMEI, please provide the service provider with the temporary Xeos
testing account email address; you may contact Xeos for this email. Setting up this email address
allows for better technical support during the initial learning period for the product.
Understanding Position Information
There are two types of position information which will be sent via the Iridium Gateway.
Iridium Doppler position
The Iridium Gateway calculates the Iridium transceivers’ position on earth when it receives a
transmission, using Doppler technology. As a result, it is often very inaccurate. This location is
only visible to users getting emails directly from the device, as opposed to emails forwarded by
XeosOnline. An example of a “raw” Iridium message via email is below and will always have the
IMEI of the device in the subject line, regardless of its name on XeosOnline.
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All messages from Iridium devices come from this address.
MOMSN: 5866
Mobile Originating Message Serial Number; each individual
message has its own incrementing serial number. A mobile
originating message is one that comes from the Iridium
device.
MTMSN: 0
Mobile Terminating Message Serial Number; like the MOMSN,
messages to Iridium devices (like commands) also have an
incrementing serial number. Since the message in the
example is from an Iridium device, the MT number is zero.
Time of Session (UTC)
The time the message arrived at the Iridium Gateway
Session Status
Each message will have a code determined by how well the
message was received; codes 00, 01 and 02 are acceptable
and will always have their code name (ex. Transfer OK) next to
this number.
Message Size (bytes)
The size of the actual message sent by the Iridium device,
which is in the attachment in the email.
*Unit Location
The Doppler position of the device as estimated by Iridium’s
network. It is NOT the GPS position measured by the device.
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*CEPradius = 2
The numerical value of how accurate the above position is;
with a value of 2, This means that using the Lat/Long that the
body has supplied, Iridium is 80% confident (always 80%) that
the device sending the message is within a circle, 2 kilometers
in radius, with the Lat/Long given as the center of that circle.
The higher the CEPradius value, the larger the circle and
therefore the less accurate that position.
*These items can be enabled/disabled by your Iridium provider if desired.
Global Positioning System
Location information generated by the device itself is embedded in the SBD attachment sent via
the Iridium Gateway and can only be seen through the XeosOnline system or situations where
the position information is sent in a plain-text format (XeosOnline message forwarder or using
the $msgenable command). This position information is accurate to within several feet of the
true position.
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Onyx Operation
Powering the Onyx
Since there are different models of Onyx, there are different methods of turning on the device.
For models with no internal power source, or those with a removable power supply, providing
that supply immediately turns the unit on.
Standard Onyx, Onyx-M2, Onyx-WB
While the power source can be set within operating range, it is recommended that users not use
a power source very close to either extreme. Once the power supply dips below 7V,
communication may not be possible with the Onyx.
If the power supply is subject to power surges, it may not be advisable to use a power supply
with an average voltage of 24 VDC to avoid damaging the internal circuitry of the Onyx. Refer to
the voltage ranges for the corresponding appropriate input.
Onyx-I
The Onyx-I uses a non-rechargeable battery source, and therefore does not have a charging LED.
Equipped with four 3-Volt CR123A Lithium batteries in series, nominal voltage is identical to the
standard Onyx at 12 VDC. The Status LED functions identically to the other Onyx models and is in
the same location, on the side of the unit.
Onyx-R
The Onyx-R features a hard-wired internal Lithium battery pack at a nominal voltage of 3.6V.
Turning the Onyx-R on involves the use of the magnetic switch.
Using the front connector of the Onyx-R, the device can be recharged and redeployed.
LED Indicators
Device Status LEDs
The Onyx-I, R, M2 and WB all have a small window on the side of the device to show its on/off
status using an LED. It is to be used as an indicator for when the magnetic switch is used to turn
the device on/off. This same LED also pulses red in the event of a self-test failure at start-up.
Unit Status Indicators
Action: Turn On
Swipe Magnet back and forth across topside until LED is solid green
Action: Turn Off
Swipe magnet back and forth across topside until LED is solid red
Check Status
Swipe magnet once across topside (red is off, green is on)
Other Indicators
Flashing 4 Hz on
power-up
Device powering up, performing self-test
Flashing 0.5 Hz
after power-up
Self-test failure; note that a self-test failure occurs if the only source of
power is via USB. The Iridium modem is off and fails self-test in this setup
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Recharging the Onyx-R
The Onyx-R comes with a charging cable with power and ground leads. The power supplied
should be 12 VDC. A front-mounted window displays the charging status of the device.
Current draw during charging will decrease until the device reaches max voltage, at which time
the charging LED will shut off.
Serial Interface
Pre-programming of the Onyx is not required
since it is pre-configured for most tracking
scenarios and configurable settings can be changed over the Iridium link. Confirmation of settings
can be done via an Onyx diagnostic cable through a terminal emulator using these settings:
Baud Rate
57.6k
Parity
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
USB connection is not sufficient to power the Iridium system on the Onyx and will therefore
always fail the start-up self-test check during USB sessions. Sending any character to the Onyx
bypasses this check to move onto configuration.
Connections to the communication lines are not required for normal operation (aside from the
Onyx Relay); with that exception these lines are only used for configuring the device locally.
If +5V is applied to the 5V-USB pin, the USB interface circuit will be activated and pins 3 and 5 will
act as the D+ and D- USB signals. The device will then be recognized by a PC.
If no voltage is applied to the 5V-USB pin, the UART interface circuit will be activated. The
communication pins will act as 3V signals and will typically require the use of a TTL to USB
converter (such as the Xeos blue box) to interface with a computer. Diagnostic cables distributed
by Xeos are configured to use the 5V-USB pin.
Charging LED
LED State
Charging Status
Off
Not charging
Red
Battery fault
Green
Normal charging
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Things to Remember
•The configuration of the Onyx is saved internally. Any changes made will be saved, even
if the power is removed and reapplied later.
•As soon as power is applied to the Onyx, it will attempt to get a GPS fix and transmit a
report. Once it successfully makes that report, it will go to “Sleep” for 1 hour according to
the default settings. If users need to apply power prior to deployment position and with
a view of the sky during a covert installation, one of two things must be done:
1. Trigger the motion sensor once power is applied by continuously shaking the
device for 1 minute. The interval will change to taking location fixes every 20
seconds and reporting every 1 minute. It will stay in this mode for five minutes
which will allow time to finalize the install and test it.
2. Before installing the device, send a message via XeosOnline to change the normal
operating parameters to a shorter time frame, for instance, GPS fix and SBD report
every 1 minute. Proper installation can then be quickly confirmed. Don’t forget to
set the parameters for your preferred normal mode once deployed.
•Some types of installation will not trigger the motion sensor since it senses vibration.
Installation in a padded cushion, on a person or in a non-structural location on a vehicle
may not register motion and may require changes to the reporting parameters according
to operational needs.
Using the Magnetic Switch
Onyx models that have a viewing window for the Status LED are
intended to be turned off via the magnetic switch inside. Swiping
along the top front corner of the device triggers this switch. Repeated
swipes of the magnet against this switch turns the device from one
state to the other. The Unit Status LED table illustrates what is seen
when attempting to turn the device on or off.
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Deployment of the Onyx
The Onyx contains GPS and Iridium antennas. The only external requirement for most models is
a power source. Deploying the Onyx requires the following:
•An Onyx with Iridium service activated (using IMEI provided by Xeos)
•An external power source from 7 –32 VDC (Standard Onyx/Onyx-M2/Onyx-WB)
•(Optional) An external serial device to be managed via the Onyx
Antennas
To deploy the Onyx, ensure that the top of the device, which is where the antennas are located,
has a clear view of the sky. The top of the device appears differently between models:
•Onyx Standard –Curved side up
•Onyx-I, Onyx-R –Beveled side up
•Onyx-M2 –Flat side (no magnet cups) up
•Onyx-WB –Wings down
For a covert deployment, the antenna surface must not be obstructed by metal or wood. Thick
amounts of other materials may also cause interference. Testing of covert installation locations
is strongly recommended.
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Messages from the Onyx
There are several messages sent from the Onyx, depending on setup and conditions. Below are
examples of the most common Mobile Originating messages.
Settings Summary Message
On startup, the Onyx will send a summary of timers and a short list of GPS and Iridium settings
to confirm to the user the immediate configuration of inactive (Timer Zero) and In-Motion (Timer
Two) timers.
These settings can be seen below in the Settings section.
Version (Type V)
The $ver command will return a summary of both firmware and hardware versions:
Version Readout
Powerup: true
XeosOnline detects that this is the device’s power-up message
Firmware Version
Product; Major, minor, build of firmware
Hardware Revision
Hardware revision, set during assembly
Serial
The unit’s serial number
GPS Version
Firmware version of GPS chip
Iridium Version
Firmware version of Iridium modem
Reset Count
The number of resets since firmware was uploaded
Current
Cause of last power off
Previous
Cause of previous power off, not used in Onyx
Position
Typical position messages are sent in compressed binary format (Message Type 10) to save on
data usage and are parsed in XeosOnline. If XeosOnline is not used, GPS Text Short (Message
Type 0) can be used to read position messages as P-Type.
Compressed Binary Position
The default format for positions is compressed to save on Iridium data usage. This binary format
is parsed into a readable format by XeosOnline, placing its full contents in the Message and
Location Logs.
The binary format is stackable and can transmit more than one position per Iridium transmission.
In this situation, all recorded positions will be displayed in the Location Log, while the latest
position will be displayed in the Message Log.
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Message Log Readout
Timestamp
Date and time in UTC of the latest position reading
BatteryV: 11.91
Loaded voltage of the power supply; minimum battery voltage
observed during the previous Iridium transmission
44.714272
Latitude of fix, decimal degrees
-63.604870
Longitude of fix, decimal degrees
Voltage Unloaded: 12.06
Unloaded voltage of power supply; battery voltage data from
measurement taken just prior to the turning on of the Iridium
modem
Location Log Readout
Timestamp
Date and time in UTC of this specific position reading
44.714400
Latitude of fix, decimal degrees
-63.604902
Longitude of fix, decimal degrees
Alarm: False
Indicates if the device has determined if it is in an alarm state
Bearing
Direction of movement determined by device
Speed (km/h)
Speed measurement in kilometers per hour
Speed (knots)
Speed measurement in knots
Altitude
Not used
SNR
SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio) of GPS Fix, higher is better (>37 is good)
ASCII Position (Type P)
In this format, only the most recent fix is sent at each interval, therefore it is most efficient to
have GPS and Iridium intervals equal.
P-type messages are approximately 39 bytes:
The message type used can be changed using the $msgenable command.
Position Readout
06221600
Timestamp in UTC (Month/Day/Hour)
P
Type of message (Position)
44.71441
Latitude of fix, decimal degrees
-63.60495
Longitude of fix, decimal degrees
49
SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio) of GPS Fix, higher is better
348
Unloaded voltage of device at the time of GPS Fix
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Information Message (Type I)
In situations where the device fails a GPS session through low SNR or other factor, the follow-up
Iridium session will send a synopsis of the latest statistics from the device. This message will
always be in ASCII format regardless of message format settings and approximately 80 bytes.
This message can be prompted using $sysinf
Information Readout
02210243
Timestamp in UTC (Month/Day/Hour)
I
Type of message (Information)
V=10.59/9.03/9.00
Battery voltages unloaded/after Iridium session/after GPS session
T=0.0
Most recent temperature measurement, not used in Onyx
SNR=37
MaxSNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio) of the last GPS attempt
nSats=7
Number of connected satellites during last GPS attempt
GPS:25/1/729
Quantity of good fixes since powerup, fails/Quantity of failed fixes/
Seconds total GPS has been powered on since power-up
Ird:30/29/764
Quantity of Iridium messages/Quantity of Iridium sessions/ Seconds
total on time for Iridium
RSSI=5
Value reported back from the modem. Always a number
between zero and five; five being the strongest signal.
Motion Message
At defaults, the Onyx will send a motion message when the device enters Motion Mode. A simple
message, it can be used to bookend motion periods of interest.
This message can be disabled by removing message type 11 from the list of used types via the
$msgenable command.
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Communicating with the Onyx
Sending Commands via Email
To receive commands from the Iridium network, the device in use must have a clear view of the
sky. If the device is unable to communicate with the Iridium network, commands will remain
queued for five days.
Command Format
Creating the File
To create an SBD command, open a new file in a text editor (ex. Notepad) and save it using the
.sbd extension. Make sure the Save as type option is set to All Files to achieve this.
Command Structure
Commands must be structured in the following way:
1. Each command MUST have a dollar sign ($) before each command.
2. The unit’s unlock code in the following format: $unlock XXXXX where XXXXX is the
unit’s five digit unlock code.
3. A list of commands, one command per line.
The Unlock Code
SBD commands without an unlock code will be ignored by devices that require it. The unlock code
is generated by the device itself and can be retrieved from XeosOnline, or the unit can be queried
for its unlock code by sending $unlock to the device as a command. The device will respond by
sharing the 5-digit code with its provisioned destinations.
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Navigate to your unit and click on the Message Log Tab. The unlock code can be seen in the most
recent outgoing messages.
Once XeosOnline has a device’s unlock code, all outgoing commands will have the code added at
the beginning of the message. The unlock code will only be changed if the firmware is updated,
or if commanded via:
$unlock XXXXX YYYYY
Where XXXXX is the current code, and YYYYY is the new code to be used in the future.
Sending the Command
To send an sbd command, create a new email message with the following fields:
To
Subject
The target device’s IMEI
Body
Empty
Attachments
The .sbd file
A confirmation will be immediately returned from the Iridium Gateway from the address
be delivered to the device during its next Iridium check.
Commands can be sent from any email address, but responses will be returned only to email
addresses on the unit’s forwarding list.
Sending Commands Using XeosOnline
Before using XeosOnline make sure that your account has been set up and your device added to
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