Xeos XMR Series User manual

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XMR User Manual
Waterproof Iridium Data Transceiver
Version 1.1
February 2021

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Specifics
This manual version is written with respect to XMR 6790. To acquire the latest firmware for your
device, contact [email protected]
Version History
Version No.
Date
Description
1.0
Jan 2021
Base document
1.1
Feb 2021
Added Subconn connector options
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 ........................................................................................................................ 5
Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................ 5
Preliminary Setup............................................................................................................................ 6
Setting up your Iridium Account ................................................................................................ 6
Understanding Position Information ......................................................................................... 6
Iridium Doppler position........................................................................................................ 6
Global Positioning System ..................................................................................................... 8
XMR Model Variants ....................................................................................................................... 8
XMR Operation ............................................................................................................................... 9
Powering the XMR...................................................................................................................... 9
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................. 9
Deployment of the XMR ................................................................................................................. 9
Communicating with the XMR...................................................................................................... 10
Communicating via RS-232 ...................................................................................................... 10
Sending Commands Using XeosOnline .................................................................................... 10
Setting up to Send ............................................................................................................... 10
Sending Commands via Email .................................................................................................. 11
Command Format................................................................................................................ 11
Command Structure ............................................................................................................ 11
The Unlock Code.................................................................................................................. 11
Sending the Command ........................................................................................................ 12
Messages from the XMR............................................................................................................... 13
Settings Summary Message ..................................................................................................... 13
Version (Type V) ....................................................................................................................... 13
Position..................................................................................................................................... 13
Compressed Binary Position................................................................................................ 13
ASCII Position (Type P)......................................................................................................... 14

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Information Message (Type I).................................................................................................. 15
Data Relay ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Serial Relay ............................................................................................................................... 16
Check Iridium Mailbox .................................................................................................................. 19
XMR Timer Intervals...................................................................................................................... 20
Setting timers ........................................................................................................................... 20
Watch Circle.................................................................................................................................. 21
Enabling the Watch Circle ........................................................................................................ 21
Setting the Watch Circle........................................................................................................... 21
Message Enable ............................................................................................................................ 22
Digital Output Pin.......................................................................................................................... 23
Encryption..................................................................................................................................... 24
Setting Up Encryption on XeosOnline...................................................................................... 24
Generating your Key................................................................................................................. 25
Enabling Encryption Use .......................................................................................................... 25
Flash Memory ............................................................................................................................... 26
Dumping the Flash Memory..................................................................................................... 26
Deleting the Flash Memory...................................................................................................... 26
Other Commands.......................................................................................................................... 27
Testing the XMR............................................................................................................................ 28
Deployment of the XMR ............................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 30
Appendix A: Firmware Update Procedure.................................................................................... 31
Requirements........................................................................................................................... 31
Process................................................................................................................................. 31
Appendix B: Specifications............................................................................................................ 34
Appendix C: Pinout Diagram......................................................................................................... 35
Appendix D: Mechanical Drawings ............................................................................................... 34
Appendix E: Cable Drawings ......................................................................................................... 36
Appendix F: GPS Text Long ........................................................................................................... 37
Warranty, Support and Limited Liability....................................................................................... 38

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General Description
The XMR is a bidirectional data relay device, utilized for peripheral data transfer as well as
location reporting via the Iridium satellite network. XMR’s small size and mountable enclosure
make it easy to install quickly in transmission-friendly locations.
Inside the XMR is a 9603 Iridium satellite Short Burst Data core radio transceiver, a specialized
low-power Xeos digital controller with GPS, Iridium & GPS antennas.
While the XMR is intended for locally connected surface deployments. Xeos Technologies Inc.
(Xeos) manufactures other products for fixed location monitoring and remote tracking and
surveillance.
See www.xeostech.com for details or call (902)-444-7650.
Theory of Operation
The XMR is intended for continuous and/or periodic monitoring of high value assets globally. The
XMR can facilitate instant and accurate location of assets for recovery or monitoring purposes.
The internal GPS determines location which is stored on board the XMR. An Iridium modem
provides two-way communications for retrieval of data 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 XMR via is integrated RS-232 port locally, as well as over
Iridium using XeosOnline and/or email command. Status information can be obtained, including
the health of the GPS system and battery voltage. Timings are configurable and can be modified
as the nature of the tracking or monitoring operation changes.
The internal relay function allows the XMR to be piggy-backed to an external serial device and
used as a communications interface for that device. For instance, you may wish to 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
XMR, XeosOnline is the easiest way to manage and monitor multiple XMR devices. XeosOnline
presents the information in a readable format and displays it on street level maps.

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Preliminary Setup
Setting up your Iridium Account
XMR 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 XMR) message size of 340 bytes and a maximum inbound (to
XMR) message size of 270 bytes.
XMR 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 you wish.
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 (5) unique destinations (emails,
IP addresses, other Iridium IMEIs) which may vary between service providers. When registering
the 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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[email protected]
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.
*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.

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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.
XMR Model Variants
Chogori
For applications that have less opportunity for deeper submergence, the Chogori variant has a
one inch thread on the bottom of the enclosure for pole mounting.
Subconn
For applications that will experience prolonged and moderate submergence, the Subconn variant
can come in a 4-Pin or 6-Pin configuration. This variant is mounted by way of four #8-32 screws
to a mounting plate.

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XMR Operation
Powering the XMR
The XMR does not have an internal power source, therefore providing that supply immediately
turns the unit on. 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 XMR.
If the power supply is subject to power surges, it may be advisable to use a power supply with an
average voltage of 24 VDC to avoid damaging the internal circuitry of the XMR. Refer to the
voltage ranges for the corresponding appropriate ranges.
LED Indicators
The XMR’s enclosure allows visibility of its on/off status using an LED. It is to be used as an
indicator for when the device is initially powered. This same LED also pulses red in the event of a
self-test failure at start-up.
Behaviours
Flashing 4 Hz on power-up
Device powering up, performing self-test
Flashing 0.5 Hz after power-up
Self-test failure
Deployment of the XMR
The XMR contains GPS and Iridium antennas. Deploying the XMR requires the following:
An XMR with Iridium service activated (using IMEI provided by Xeos)
An external power source from 7 –32 VDC capable of supplying max 1.5A
An external RS-232 serial device to communicate to the XMR
A suitable deployment environment
oThe top of the XMR must have as good a view of the full sky as possible.
Alongside a wall or tall obstruction will cause coverage to suffer.
The antenna surface must not be obstructed by metal or wood. Thick
amounts of other materials may also cause interference.
oXMR should not be deployed near (less than 1 meter) other transmitters.

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Communicating with the XMR
Communicating via RS-232
Communication with the XMR must be completed using RS-232, but only require Transmit,
Receive and a common Ground (no RTS/CTS).
Pre-programming of the XMR 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 XMR diagnostic cable through a terminal emulator using these settings:
Baud Rate
57.6k
Parity
None
Data Bits
8
Stop Bits
1
All commands to the XMR must be prepended with the dollar sign ($).
All commands must be appended with a command line, line feed, or both.
Sending Commands Using XeosOnline
Before using XeosOnline make sure that your account has been set up and your device added to
your organization. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Setting up to Send
Navigate to the Send Command window.
From the Home Tab, choose File > Send Command
Select the units you wish to target with commands and move them
over to the right-hand target list using the -> button.
Type your command(s) into the command box and press Send.
Remember to include the dollar sign ($) ahead of each command
and enter each command on a separate
line.
Outgoing messages will appear in the
Message Log for the commanded device.