NAL RESEARCH SHOUT sp Mounting Kit User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- NAL RESEARCH
Table of Contents
- NAL RESEARCH SHOUT sp Mounting Kit
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Home Screen
- Quick Start
- SHOUT sp Display
- LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND CONDITION OF USE
- REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- USING THE SHOUT SP
- ACCESSORIES
- HOME SCREEN
- QUICK START
- SHOUT SP DISPLAY
- FROM ANDROID CONTACTS
- NAL SHOUT APP
- Mechanical Specifications
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
NAL RESEARCH SHOUT sp Mounting Kit
Product Information
- Product Name: SHOUT sp
- Version: D April 19, 2023
- Document Number: 451-93281-001D
- Manufacturer: NAL Research
- Address: 11100 Endeavor Ct., Suite 300 Manassas, Virginia 20109 USA
- Phone: 703-392-1136
- Email: contact@nalresearch.com
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
The introduction section provides an overview of the SHOUT sp device.
Using the SHOUT sp
This section provides information on how to use the SHOUT sp device.
Device Description
Describes the features and functions of the SHOUT sp device.
Accessories
Provides information on the accessories that can be used with the SHOUT sp
device.
Home Screen
This section explains the home screen of the SHOUT sp device.
Status Symbols
Describes the status symbols displayed on the home screen.
Favorite Icons
Explains the favorite icons available on the home screen.
Quick Start
Provides a quick guide to get started with the SHOUT sp device.
SHOUT sp Display
This section explains the display features of the SHOUT sp device.
Home Screen
Provides detailed information about the home screen of the SHOUT sp device.
Making a Phone Call
Instructions on how to make a phone call using the SHOUT sp device.
From the Android Keypad
Explains the steps to make a phone call using the Android keypad.
From Android Contacts
Describes how to make a phone call from the Android contacts list.
SHOUT sp USER GUIDE
Version D April 19, 2023
451-93281-001D
Copyright © 2023 by NAL Research Corporation
11100 Endeavor Ct., Suite 300 Manassas, Virginia 20109 USA
Phone: 703-392-1136 E-mail:
contact@nalresearch.com
SHOUT sp User Guide Version D
LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND CONDITION OF USE
This document contains information for the SHOUT sp Iridium smartphone,
personal satellite tracking device and accompanying accessories (“Product”),
which is provided “as is.” Reasonable effort has been made to make the
information in this document reliable and consistent with specifications, test
measurements and other information. However, NAL Research Corporation and its
affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees or
consultants (“NAL Research”) assume no responsibility for any typographical,
technical, content or other inaccuracies in this document. NAL Research
reserves the right in its sole discretion and without notice to you to change
Product specifications and materials and/or revise this document or withdraw
it at any time. User assumes the full risk of using the Product specifications
and any other information provided.
NAL Research makes no representations, guarantees, conditions or warranties,
either express or implied, including without limitation, any implied
representations, guarantees, conditions or warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, satisfactory quality, non-
interference, accuracy of informational content, or arising from a course of
dealing, law, usage, or trade practice, use, or related to the performance or
nonperformance of any products, accessories, facilities or services or
information except as expressly stated in this guide and/or the Product and/or
satellite service documentation. Any other standards of performance,
guarantees, conditions and warranties are hereby expressly excluded and
disclaimed to the fullest extent permitted by the law. This disclaimer and
exclusion shall apply even if the express limited warranty contained in this
guide or such documentation fails of its essential purpose.
In no event shall NAL Research be liable, whether in contract or tort or any
other legal theory, including without limitation strict liability, gross
negligence or negligence, for any damages in excess of the purchase price of
the Product, including any direct, indirect, incidental, special or
consequential damages of any kind, or loss of revenue or profits, loss of
business, loss of privacy, loss of use, loss of time or inconvenience, loss of
information or data, software or applications or other financial loss caused
by the Product (including hardware, software and/or firmware) and/or the
Iridium satellite, or arising out of or in connection with the ability or
inability to use the Product (including hardware, software and/or firmware)
and/or the Iridium satellite to the fullest
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extent these damages may be disclaimed by law and whether advised of the
possibilities of such damages. NAL Research is not liable for any claim made
by a third party or made by you for a third party.
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REVISION HISTORY
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Revision A B C
D
Date 03/17/2021 10/22/2021 02/23/2022
03/19/2023
Description Initial version Rev C Hardware update Updated screen shots, and performed editorial updates – Added SHOUT sp Mount (Appendix F) – Updated section 8.3.9 Configure from File
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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The latest revision of these documents are available from the NAL Research website at (https://www.nalresearch.com/).
Table 1: Reference Documents
Reference
Title
Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules,
[1]
FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce,
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules,
[2]
Annex A: Approved Security Functions for FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce, National
Institute of Standards and Technology
[3]
PECOS Message Definition Specification, 200907-001
Revision/Date
May 25, 2001
February 19, 2003 Version 1.7 July 29, 2009
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FIGURE 152: POWER CONNECTION TO AUDIO BOX …………………………………………………………………….. 124
FIGURE 153: RUBBER BALL SOCKET SYSTEM …………………………………………………………………………….. 124
FIGURE 154: SPEAKER-MICROPHONE PTT SWITCH AND HI/LOW TOGGLE SWITCH
……………………………….. 125
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TABLE OF TABLES
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TABLE 1: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 TABLE 2: STATUS SYMBOLS …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 TABLE 3: POSITION MODEL REFERENCE TABLE…………………………………………………………………………….. 58
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ACRONYM LIST
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ACL ………………………..Access Control List
AES ………………………..Advanced Encryption Standard
BIS …………………………Bureau of Industry and Security
CE ………………………….Conformité Européenne
CEP ………………………..Circular Error Probability
DoD ……………………….Department of Defense
DoD EMSS……………….DoD Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services
EAR ………………………..Export Administration Regulations
ETSI………………………..European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC ………………………..Federal Communications Commission
FDMA …………………….Frequency Division Multiple Access
GPS ………………………..Global Positioning System
HACC ……………………..Horizontal Accuracy
HDOP ……………………..Horizontal Dilution of Precision
IC ………………………….Industry Canada
IMEI ………………………International Mobile Equipment Identification
LBT…………………………L-Band Transceiver
LCD/LED………………….Liquid Crystal Display, Light Emitting Diode
LNA ………………………..Low Noise Amplifier
NOC ……………………….Network Operation Center
OFAC………………………Office of Foreign Asset Controls
PMS ……………………….PECOS Message Structure
POP………………………..Post Office Protocol
RF…………………………..Radio Frequency
RUDICS …………………..Router-Based Unrestricted Digital Internetworking Connectivity Solution
SBAS ………………………Satellite Based Augmentation System
SBD ………………………..Short Burst Data
SMS ……………………….Short Message Service
SMTP ……………………..Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
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TDD………………………..Time Division Duplex TDMA …………………….Time Division Multiple Access UTC ………………………..Coordinated Universal Time USB ………………………..Universal Serial Bus VDOP ……………………..Vertical Dilution of Precision
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INTRODUCTION
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The SHOUT sp is an Android-based smartphone which uses Iridium® telephone voice service and Iridium SMS text message capabilities through the organic Android phone and text applications. The SHOUT sp is designed for use solely over the Iridium satellite constellation. It is not capable of operations over cellular networks.
Additionally, the tracking and messaging capabilities of the SHOUT family of products are incorporated through the NAL SHOUT App, displayed on the device homepage as an Android icon for quick access. The NAL App relies on Iridium’s Short Burst Data® (SBD) message format to transmit both message and tracking data to a Network Operations Center (NOC). On the commercial gateway, global Push-To-Talk (PTT) service is also supported and in future releases, AES-256 voice encryption and low-power tracking will be added as software upgrades.
The SHOUT sp offers a variety of services including:
Normal Tracking Operations Programmed to automatically wake up and send a
position report at a set interval ranging from once a minute to once every seven
days.
Emergency Tracking Operations Sends alerts to a designated monitoring center
using an Emergency button. The monitoring center and the user may then
communicate to define further specifics of the emergency.
Canned Text Messaging — Allows the user to send canned (predefined)
messages stored in device memory. Sending canned messages saves bandwidth
(and airtime cost) because only short codes are transmitted to the server instead
of the entire message body.
Waypoint Tracking — Lets the user send and/or save waypoints for later
retrieval. A waypoint is a GPS location that a user wants to identify and mark
with a specific name tag for future reference.
Check-In — Allows a quick check-in message to be sent.
Integrated 5-megapixel Camera with Flash.
Push-to-Talk Full push-to-talk capability with a single button on the side of the
device using Iridium’s Commercial PTT service.
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Low Power Tracking Allows tracking with the Android framework powered off to
maximize battery life and the number of reports.
AES-256 Voice Encryption (FUTURE RELEASE) Encryption of circuit-switched
voice calls.
The SHOUT sp reporting formats are 100% compatible with the SHOUT, SHOUT nano
and SHOUT ts when using the Iridium link.
The SHOUT sp main application menu options are displayed as icons for quick
access. The device can periodically wake up from sleep to send its position
report to a Network Operation Center (NOC). The SHOUT sp reporting formats are
100% compatible with the SHOUT, SHOUT nano and SHOUT ts when using the Iridium
link. Data are packaged in either unencrypted or 256-bit AES encrypted format.
The 256-bit AES encryption algorithms for data implemented in the SHOUT sp
comply with NIST FIPS140-2 (see documents Security Requirements for
Cryptographic Modules, FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, May 25, 2001 [1] and Security
Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, Annex A: Approved Security Functions
for FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, February 19, 2003 [2]).
The SHOUT sp is capable of sending position reports and text messages in PECOS
Message Structure (PMS). The PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data
Format Specification as defined in the document PECOS 200907-001 Version 1.7
[3]. Functions related to PMS can be found in Appendix A: PMS Features.
IMPORTANT: The SHOUT sp is capable of operation on the Iridium DoD EMSS
Gateway when it is equipped with a DISA EMSS Iridium SIM card. However,
accessing the EMSS Gateway is not authorized until the SHOUT sp is provisioned
(signed up for airtime). Unauthorized attempts to access the EMSS Gateway will
result in immediate disabling of the offending device, which must then be
returned to NAL Research for repair. See the webpage https://emss.pac.disa.mil
for more information regarding DoD EMSS SIM cards and service provisioning.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the SHOUT sp for repair or services. The
warranty is voided if the SHOUT sp is disassembled. Return it to NAL Research
for service. Contact NAL
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Research Tech Support by dialing 888 SHOUT NR
(888-746-8867) or emailing
support@nalresearch.com.
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USING THE SHOUT SP
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The SHOUT sp user interface comprises a Touchscreen, a Power button, a Status LED, a guarded Emergency button, and a USB-C port. The Touchscreen allows easy access to the device features. The USB-C port is for battery charging, updating firmware and setting parameters with a configuration file. When enabled, the LED provides a quick reference of the status of the device.
Figure 1: SHOUT sp Views and Features
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ACCESSORIES
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SHOUT SP
The following accessories are included with the SHOUT sp.
AC Wall
USB-A to USB C
Figure 2: SHOUT sp Accessories
Manuals and software updates are available on the NAL Research website at https://www.nalresearch.com/.
SHOUT SP MOUNT KIT
The SHOUT sp Mount Kit securely holds the SHOUT sp to a vehicle’s windshield,
a hard flat surface, or a desk mount, while leaving the entire screen and
control buttons accessible. It enables charging from a USB charger from either
vehicular power or from an AC wall mount. It provides remote PTT capability
through a handheld speaker-microphone, which amplifies PTT audio for use in
noisy environments. The SHOUT sp Mount Kit supports telephony mode as well as
PTT mode. The SHOUT sp Mount Kit is an accessory available on the NAL website.
The SHOUT sp Mount Kit consists of the following items:
Suction cup mount or bolt-down mount for temporary or permanent installations
Double Ball Articulating Arm
Figure 3: SHOUT sp Mount (Suction Cup)
Cradle with grips, speaker/microphone mounting bracket, and audio amplifier module
Handheld Speaker-Microphone
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USB-C car charging adapter/cable or AC Wall Mount charging adapter/ cable
For detail information on The SHOUT sp Mount Kit, refer to Appendix F:.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The SHOUT sp is shipped with its internal lithium-ion battery partially
charged. Fully charge the SHOUT sp before use. There are two ways to charge
the SHOUT sp. One is to use the supplied AC wall adapter. The other is to
connect to a standard USB device. With the AC wall adapter, the charging time
is approximately five hours. Charging time using a USB port depends on the
type of USB port. USB 1.0 should be able to charge the SHOUT sp in about a
day, assuming the port is capable of producing an output current of 100 mA.
USB 2.0 can charge in about twelve hours, assuming the current output of 500
mA. NAL Research offers 12 V DC and 115 V AC chargers sold as separate items.
WARNING!
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive
material, such as jewelry or keys, touches exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit and become extremely hot. To protect against
such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with
metal objects.
DO NOT disassemble the SHOUT sp to replace the battery. It should be returned
to NAL Research for service. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
The SHOUT sp has a battery icon at the top-right of its screen indicating the
battery is being charged. The device can be safely operated and does not need
to be turned off while charging but the charging cycle completes quicker when
the device is shut down.
IMPORTANT: The SHOUT sp must be kept in environments between 0oC (32oF) and
45oC (113oF) when charging.
2.4 POWER ON/OFF & AWAKEN, REBOOT
1. Turn on the SHOUT sp by pressing the Power button on the side of the
chassis for approximately 2 to 3 seconds.
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Figure 4: Power Button
The initialization process is as follows: The LED rapidly blinks for 20
seconds and stops blinking for the next 10 seconds. The NAL splash screen
displays, signifying a successful boot. The Android home screen opens.
2. Swipe up on the screen to access the device features. NOTE: The device
display can be configured to automatically sleep from 15 seconds to 30 minutes
of inactivity through Android Settings>Display >Sleep.
3. Awaken the SHOUT sp by pressing the Power button for approximately 1
second. 4. Turn off the SHOUT sp completely, with no tracking or text
messaging at any time, by
pressing the Power button for approximately 2 seconds and pressing the Power
Off icon that displays on the screen. 5. Reboot the SHOUT sp by pressing the
Power button for approximately 10 seconds.
TOUCHSCREEN
The SHOUT sp has a capacitive touchscreen. A capacitive touchscreen is not
affected by dust or grease. The screen has high resolution and high response
speed. It detects touch by fingers only. It does not detect input by a gloved
hand.
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BASIC NAVIGATION
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1. Select the app icons from the favorites bar on the bottom of the home page to access phone, SMS messaging, device apps, the NAL SHOUT App, or the PTT functionality.
2. Tap the Back Arrow button at the bottom of the display at any time to return to the previous screen.
3. Move icons to appear anywhere on the screen by pressing, holding and dragging them to their new destination. The new destinations can be either a new home screen page or the favorites bar at the bottom of the screen.
2.7
Figure 5: Back Arrow Button
NETWORK OPERATING CENTER (NOC)
The SHOUT sp contains an Iridium 9523 L-band transceiver module which uses SBD format over the Iridium satellite network to send GPS reports and messages to a NOC. The NOC can also send messages and commands to a SHOUT sp. A NOC can be a sophisticated central monitoring center equipped with servers connected to high-speed networks or simply a computer or handheld mobile device connected to the Internet, an Iridium transceiver, or any wireless network. Regardless the form or transmission pathway, a NOC IS REQUIRED in order to receive SHOUT sp messages and GPS data. To access Iridium service, the SHOUT sp must first be provisioned by NAL Research for commercial use or DoD DISA EMSS office for official government use.
SERVER FOR TRACKER SOFTWARE
Upon request, NAL Research can provide Server for Trackers software allowing user installation on their NOCs for the retrieval of NAL Research’s formatted GPS reports from the remote SHOUT sp. In addition, the program lets a NOC communicate with modems attached to
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its serial ports, communicate with POP3/SMTP servers, communicate with Iridium
SBD DirectIP servers, and/or act as a RUDICS server/client to support incoming
and outgoing communications with the SHOUT sp. Under special cases, and with a
signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), NAL Research will release our
proprietary GPS report formats for developers to implement into their own
tracking software.
2.9 NAL VUE
NAL Vue, from NAL Research, is a subscription-based NOC service which delivers
maximum situational awareness to assist with timely and effective decision-
making. As a device-agnostic system, NAL Vue integrates all of the user’s
global trackable assets into a single, secure, webbased platform. Supervisors
can monitor device position, velocity and heading, and exchange messages with
their team in the field. NAL Vue is a mature product operated on redundant
servers at a Tier II data center.
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HOME SCREEN
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The SHOUT sp uses the standard Android framework to render its display
screens, providing a familiar user experience on a powerful industry-standard
interface.
1. Power up the device. 2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to unlock
the device. 3. Enter the PIN if the device is set up with password protection.
Note: NAL Research ships the SHOUT sp without password protection. The home
screen appears. Device status symbols are shown at the top of the home screen.
Some symbols will not appear until an event is initiated, such as sending or
receiving a message.
Figure 6: SHOUT sp Home Screen
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STATUS SYMBOLS
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Battery Indicator (Lightning Bolt)
Table 2: Status Symbols
Denotes the battery is being charged by an external power source.
Battery Indicator (gray and white)
Indicates the remaining battery power level.
Missing Sim Card Indicator
Wi-Fi Indicator
Illustrates that a SIM card has not been inserted into the device. If the
device has a SIM card inserted, then no symbol appears on the screen.
Denotes Wi-Fi signal when the SHOUT sp is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Network Indicator
Indicates the Iridium transceiver’s real-time signal strength.
Note: During transmission the antenna must have a clear view of the sky. The
SHOUT sp cannot typically send messages or reports from inside a building.
Clock
The current time is displayed in formats set by the Settings Display Time Zone
option. The choices are UTC or Android time zone.
NOTE: The sp obtains UTC timing from the GPS constellation once it has
acquired a valid GPS location.
PTT
The PTT indicator is present when the SHOUT sp is in push-
to-talk [PTT] mode. The icon is not present when the PTT
app is not running and the device is in telephony mode.
FAVORITE ICONS
The bottom of home screen has a favorites bar. Any of the application icons can be moved to the favorites bar by pressing, holding, and dragging them to the bar. A maximum of four favorite icons are allowed.
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QUICK START
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Iridium airtime services must first be purchased from NAL Research before the
SHOUT sp can be used over the air. The SHOUT sp can make Iridium Satellite
phone calls when there is either an active Iridium Global SIM card (commercial
service) or DISA EMSS SIM card (DoD Service) inserted.
The user is encouraged to read the entire manual to learn how to operate the
SHOUT sp as a messaging device. As a tracking device, the user can quickly set
up the SHOUT sp with just a few simple steps shown below.
NOTE: In order to send text messages and tracking information with the SHOUT
sp the device MUST BE properly provisioned to send the data to a Network
Operations Center.
1. Turn on the SHOUT sp by pressing the Power button for 2 to 3 seconds. The
LED blinks rapidly for 10 seconds while the SHOUT sp initiates its boot
sequence.
2. Press the Power button to wake the SHOUT sp and display the home screen.
3. Swipe up to unlock the SHOUT sp. (Enter a PIN if required.) 4. Tap the
SHOUT icon. 5. Tap the Settings icon. 6. Select Tracking in the settings list.
7. Scroll down and tap Remote Message Format in the Tracking list. This option
sets the
format of the messages that are sent from the SHOUT sp to the NOC. 8. Tap the
desired remote message format to select it from the list. 9. Tap the Back
Arrow button at the bottom of the display two times to return to the
home screen. 10. Tap the Tracking icon. 11. Tap the Report Rate icon, and
select Tracking On. 12. Enter the Report Rate in minutes.
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13. Press the Update button to accept the changes.
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14. The SHOUT sp is now in tracking mode and ready to send position reports. No further action is required. The unit automatically goes to sleep in between reports.
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5.1 HOME SCREEN
Access the Android preloaded apps screen by pressing the Applications menu
icon (highlighted with orange in Figure 7) located in the favorites bar at the
bottom of the SHOUT sp home screen.
Figure 7: Android App Screen Button
The following screen shown in Figure 8 contains all of the default apps
available on the SHOUT sp, as well as any apps loaded by the user.
Figure 8: Preloaded Android Apps
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6 MAKING A PHONE CALL
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To make a phone call, an activated SIM card must be installed in the SHOUT sp.
If a SIM card is not installed contact NAL Research Customer Support by
dialing 888-SHOUT-NR (888-7468867), or emailing support@nalresearch.com.
6.1 FROM THE ANDROID KEYPAD
Users can make a phone call by tapping the phone icon on the Android app
screen which then displays the Android phone keypad. To make a call from the
SHOUT sp, first dial the country code, then the area code, and then the phone
number. (Country code for the US is +1 or 001). To start a call with a +’ sign, press and hold the0′ key on the Android phone keypad, as seen in
Figure 9: Android Phone Keypad below. The plus (+) sign displays in the phone
number field. When the complete phone number has been entered, tap the call
icon to dial the phone, as shown in Figure 11 (on the following page).
Figure 9: Android Phone Keypad
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6.2
Figure 10: Call Icon
FROM ANDROID CONTACTS
1. Tap the Contacts icon on the Android app screen to open the Contacts
screen, as seen without any contacts in Figure 11.
2. Press Create a New Contact to open the Add new contact screen, as shown in
Figure 12. (If contacts already exist in the unit, tapping the Contacts icon
will open the Contacts list screen.)
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Figure 11: Create a New Contact
Figure 12: Contact Info
Figure 13: Contacts List
3. Enter the contact name, phone number and other details as needed. Tip: To
start the contact’s phone number with a +’ sign, press and hold the0′ key
on the Android phone keypad.
4. When finished entering contact information, press the check mark, as seen at the topright of Figure 12, to save the contact. Figure 13 displays the entered contact.
5. To initiate a call from the contact list, tap the desired contact name in the list, as shown in Figure 14. This displays the contact’s information, as seen in Figure 15.
6. Tap the phone icon on the left to call the contact, or tap the text bubble icon on the right to initiate an Iridium SMS text message to the contact.
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Figure 14: Create List
Figure 15: Contact Information
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7 IRIDIUM SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS)
Iridium SMS is incorporated in the SHOUT sp through the Android Messaging App.
Messages can be sent between two SHOUT sp devices, or from a SHOUT sp to
another Iridium telephony device, or from a SHOUT sp to a cell phone. When an
Iridium SMS message is passed between two Iridium based telephony devices the
message is carried solely over the Iridium architecture. If SMS messages are
sent to a cell phone they are routed through Iridium’s gateway and then
forwarded through the commercial carrier’s network (Verizon, AT&T, etc.).
NOTE: The SHOUT sp does not incorporate cellular technology. It uses the
Iridium satellite constellation only.
However, the Android Messaging App behaves just as it does in cellular
devices. Messages may be sent by selecting a contact from the Android contact
list, or the messaging bubble from within a contact as shown above in Figure
13 above, or the phone number may be manually entered in the `to’ line of the
message using the same naming convention for phone numbers required to make
phone calls, +1 555-555-5555 for a
commercial number in the U. S. or +1 8816 XXXX YYYY for an Iridium phone
device.
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The main menu of the SHOUT app, Figure 14, provides access to the four
submenus of the application: Texting, Tracking, Utilities, and Settings. At
the bottom of the screen is text indicating the application status. If it has
successfully connected to the SHOUT sp, the text will read “Connected”. When
not connected, the text will read either “Not Connected” or “Incompatible with
SHOUT sp +
Figure 16: Tracking App Main Menu
Figure 17: Texting Menu
8.1 SHORT BURST DATA (SBD) TEXTING MENU
Texting capability through the SHOUT app relies upon Iridium’s SBD service. All SBD message traffic (texts and location information) is routed to a NOC, such as NAL Vue by NAL Research. In order to send or receive SBD text messages, through either the commercial or DoD Iridium gateways, the following steps must happen first:
1. SBD service must be activated on the SHOUT sp.
2. The NOC server IP address must be added to the device record in Iridium’s SPNet.
3. If using NAL Vue, the device must be linked to the appropriate Address Book Group.
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Once a device has been properly provisioned users can send text messages to
the NOC, an email address (es), or another SHOUT sp unit by routing the
message through the NOC server.
8.1.1 TEXTING
The Texting menu allows the user to check the mailbox for incoming, outgoing
and sent messages, compose new messages, view draft messages which have been
saved, add and view canned text messages and contacts, and set up an automatic
mailbox check rate.
8.1.2 INBOX
The SHOUT sp inbox folder, Figure 18, displays all received messages. The
newest message appears at the top of the list. Tapping a message shows the
message details with the complete text of the message and a delete button.
Figure 18: Inbox
Figure 19: Outbox
8.1.3 OUTBOX
The SHOUT sp outbox folder, Figure 19, shows messages in the process of being
sent and messages which have failed to send. They are sorted in the order of
priority, and then by the oldest to the newest messages. Messages are held in
this folder for a specified period of time set by the user. The user sets the
interval which the device sends and checks for new incoming messages, see
16.1.9 Mbox Rate.
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A message in the process of being sent has “Sending…” on the right side of the
list entry. A message that has failed to send is marked with a red X symbol.
For each message queued in the outbox waiting to be sent, the device has a
two-minute window to transmit. After which time, the message will be dequeued
and marked with the red X to avoid draining the battery.
Tapping a message shows the message details with the complete text of the
message and a delete button. Tapping the red X gives the option to delete or
retry. Failed messages remain in the outbox. If the user decides to retry a
failed message, and if the failed message is successfully retransmitted, the
SHOUT sp automatically attempts to retry all other failed messages in the
outbox.
Messages in the outbox are sent in order of priority. Within priority
categories, the oldest messages are sent first.
Category 1 (highest priority): Callout Cancel Emergency
Category 2: Check-In Queued Tracking Report
Category 3: Motion Start/End Report Statistics Report Test Report
Category 4 (lowest priority): Remote Update Response Poll Report Text Message
Waypoint
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8.1.4 DRAFTS
The Drafts folder, Figure 20 contains draft messages saved under the Compose
function. The newest messages are shown at the top of the list. Selecting a
draft message takes the user back to the Compose screen.
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8.1.5 SENT
The Sent screen contains messages successfully sent by the Iridium modem.
Selecting a message shows the message details screen with the complete text of
the message and a delete button. Messages are shown in the Sent screen with
the newest message displayed at the top of the list.
Figure 20: Drafts
8.1.6 COMPOSE
The Compose screen allows the user to enter, edit and send messages to: (1) a
NOC server, (2) a contact saved in the SHOUT App, (3) a user-entered email
address. NOTE To successfully send messages over the SHOUT App, both the
device and NOC server must be provisioned properly.
8.1.6.1 COMPOSE EMAIL Tap the Compose icon. The Compose screen appears with
three text entry fields and a
Canned Message button, as shown in Figure 21.
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Figure 21: Empty Compose Screen
8.1.6.2 SELECT MESSAGE RECIPIENTS FROM CONTACTS LIST 1. Tap the Contacts
field. Contacts which have been entered in the SHOUT App appear in
alphabetical order, as shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22: Compose and Select Contact Option
2. Select a single contact or multiple contacts from the list. Remove a
contact by going back to the Contacts screen and clearing the check box to the
right of the contact.
3. Tap DONE to accept.
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8.1.6.3 ENTER MESSAGE RECIPIENTS’ EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) 1. Tap the Emails field. A
keyboard appears, as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23: Compose and Enter Email Option
2. Enter the email address(es).
When sending messages between two SHOUT sp devices and using NAL Vue as the
NOC, the naming convention is the IMEI number followed by @NALVUE.com. (i.e.
300425060811660@NALVUE.com).
3. In order to utilize this functionality, device IMEI’s must be added the
into the organization’s NALVUE account.
Multiple email addresses can be entered separated by a semicolon. The list of
email addresses, including semicolons, may not exceed 255
characters. Email addresses and free-text messages share the same memory space
with a
maximum allowable length of 309 characters. Long email addresses or multiple
email addresses will reduce the number of
characters available for the free-text message.
8.1.6.4 SEND A CANNED/FREE-TEXT MESSAGE 1. Press the Canned Message button to
open a canned message selection screen. The canned messages appear in the
index order.
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Figure 24: Canned Messages List
2. Tap a Canned Message to choose the message. The message text is shown on
the Compose screen between the Canned Message button and the Free Text label.
Figure 25: Compose with Canned Message
3. Press the Canned Message button again to return to the Canned Messages
screen and remove the canned message, or select a different one.
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Figure 26: Select Different Canned Message
4. Optionally, select the Free Text field to bring up the on-screen keyboard
for text message entry.
5. After selecting a canned message and/or composing a free-text message,
either select Send the message or Save as Draft.
8.1.7 CAN’D MSGS
Tap the Can’d Msgs icon to view the canned messages. Figure 27 below
illustrates a Canned Messages screen with four canned messages. Select a
canned message to view or edit by tapping the message itself. Reorder canned
messages by dragging the hamburger icon to the right of each item, or press
ADD to add a new canned message, as shown in Figure 28.
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Figure 27: Reordering Canned Messages Figure 28: New Canned Message
When adding a new canned message, enter a 2-digit code (30-99) in the Code
field, a message label in the Label field and the message text in the Text
field. Canned messages are transmitted using just the canned message code and
the message text. To ensure the recipient understands the message, the canned
message code should be synchronized between the sender and recipient.
8.1.8 CONTACTS
Tap the Contacts icon to view the contacts. Figure 29 below illustrates a
Contacts screen with four contacts. Select a contact to view or edit by
tapping the contact itself, as shown in Figure 30. Contacts are displayed in
alphabetical order. Create a new contact by pressing the ADD button.
Information about each contact is contained in six fields: Code, Name, Group,
Email, Phone, and Location, as seen in Figure 31.
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Figure 29: Contact List Display
Figure 30: Edit Contact
Figure 31: New Contact
The Code field is transmitted to the NOC for routing the message to the destination. Therefore, the Code value should be synchronized with the NOC so that messages are routed correctly.
Note: When PECOS text messaging format is used, the phone number field for each contact should contain the destination IMEI number.
Note: Depending upon some app settings, the user may need to scroll down to see the ADD, SAVE and DELETE buttons.
8.1.9 MBOX RATE
Use the Mailbox Check to enable or disable mailbox
checking. Use the Mailbox Check Rate to schedule mailbox checks. Enter a Mailbox Check Rate in minutes (between
Figure 32: Mailbox Check Rate
010080) in the minutes field. The selected rate triggers the time for the app to initiate a check
of the mailbox. This function only works when connected to the Iridium network.
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8.2.1 TRACKING
The Tracking menu for the SHOUT app is shown in Figure 33. There are several
different functions used to interact with tracking. The Rpt Rate (Report Rate)
screen is used to enable tracking and to set the report rate (time between
tracking reports). The Call Out function requires the user to load parameters
from a configuration file with preconfigured times to send Call Out messages
each day. Brevity allows the operator to select from up to 16 different
predefined messages which can be sent to the NOC (or other sp devices??).
Stats displays statistics about tracking data for the device and End Emer
allows the operator to cancel the emergency beacon when it is no longer needed
after having activated it.
Figure 33: Tracking Menu
8.2.2 RPT RATE
Rpt Rate allows the operator to enable tracking reports and set the interval
between reports. The On/Off radio buttons are used to enable/disable tracking
mode. When tracking is On, as shown in Figure 34, the LED on the SHOUT sp
blinks green in 1-second intervals. The device immediately turns on the GPS
receiver to acquire a GPS fix and then attempts to transmit a position report.
The next position report is sent automatically based on the reporting rate.
The SHOUT sp will sit idle between reports to preserve battery life. Because the SHOUT sp uses the Iridium network, when waking up to transmit a location report, the device must have an unobstructed view of the sky otherwise, it will fail to send. For example, if at the time a report is to be sent the operator is indoors the report will fail to be transmitted. By default, a failed report will not be re-sent. That setting can be changed in the Tracking Profile settings which is discussed later in this manual.
The entire reporting duration can take up to two minutes, depending on the Iridium constellation and the validity of the GPS data. A Report Rate (Time Between Reports) set to
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more than two hours (120 minutes) requires more time for the GPS receiver to
acquire position information. As a result, the device will consume more
battery power and the total number of reports will be reduced.
Figure 34: Reporting Rate Enabled Figure 35: Reporting Rate Disabled
Remote message format can be set under the Settings menu, within the Tracking
option labeled Remote Message Format. For more information on reporting
formats, see the Settings Menu section on page 55 of this manual.
Encryption is also available for any of the supported formats. With encryption
enabled, the minimum bytes for 10-byte format increase to a 16-byte format.
For 30-byte format, the minimum byte count is increased to 32. Encryption
options are maintained in the Settings Menu. (See page 55 of this manual.)
8.2.3 CALL OUTS
Call Outs allows the user to send scheduled daily tracking report at a defined
UTC time. Scheduled times are entered via a configuration file and are listed
on the Call Outs screen.
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Figure 36: Call Outs
Figure 37: Brevity Code
8.2.4 BREVITY
The brevity code is part of the PECOS format. The device will ignore the
brevity code settings if PECOS format is not enabled and not selected. With
PECOS enabled, the user has the option to select any one of sixteen brevity
codes (0000 through 1111) to be included in the PMS tracking reports. These
codes are represented by A, B, C and D; select specific brevity codes via
check boxes. See the Brevity Code section of the Settings Menu on page 68 of
this manual for more information.
8.2.5 STATS
The Statistics screen provides details regarding all tracking data since the
CLEAR STATS button was pressed through the last report sent, as seen in Figure
38. The Stats screen has a countdown TIME TO NEXT report timer at the top that
displays Off when tracking is disabled. The Statistics screen displays the
last successful report sent by tracking. The bottom section of the Statistics
screen displays tracking stats since the last time the CLEAR STATS button was
pressed.
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Figure 38: Statistics
Note: Check-In, Way Point, free-text and canned messages are not considered as
reports and, therefore, will not be displayed even if a message was sent
successfully.
8.2.6 END EMER
Users activate Emergency mode by rotating the emergency button cover (see
Figure 1) outward and pressing the exposed Emergency button. To cancel the
Emergency mode, they must perform one of the two steps below.
Deactivate Emergency Mode
Method 1: Tap the End Emer (End Emergency) icon. A prompt requiring the user
to confirm ending the emergency displays, as seen in Figure 39. The End
Emergency message is then queued in the outbox to be transmitted.
Method 2: Press and hold the Emergency button for two seconds.
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Figure 39: End Emergency
When the End Emergency has been issued, the LED switches from a solid green to
its previous state. It either blinks in 1-second intervals if tracking was
enabled, or is dark if tracking is turned off.
8.2.7 UTILITIES MENU
The Utilities menu provides five functions used to check for proper hardware
operation and network setup. These utilities are useful when trying to
troubleshoot certain problems with the device.
Figure 40: Utilities Menu
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8.2.8 CHK GPS
The Chk GPS (Check GPS) function forces the device to turn on its GPS receiver
and to continuously update and display GPS data in real-time. The GPS receiver
remains on until the user leaves this screen by tapping the Back arrow. Use
the RESET EPHEMERIS button to erase the saved ephemeris in its memory,
download a new set of ephemeris data, and then reboot the GPS receiver. The
rebooting of the GPS receiver initiates a cold start, which takes
approximately 35 seconds in order to acquire the GPS position. Be careful not
to deplete the battery power by staying on this option for too long.
The Check GPS function is a good indicator of whether or
Figure 41: Check GPS
not the GPS receiver has sufficient signal to initiate a Way Point
or Test Report when located in a challenging environment; e.g., in dense foliage or around
urban settings with tall buildings. Satellites are monitored in real-time to make sure there are at
least 4 in range, at which point, it is certain that a 3-D fix can be obtained. A higher count of
satellites generally results in a better position. The user can then go back to the Utilities menu
to send a test report.
8.2.9 CHK-IN
The Chk-In (Check-In) function allows the user to send a quick message. When
the Check-In? YES button is pressed (as in Figure 42), the device sends out a
reserved canned message code representing a Chk-In message. If the Include GPS
option is enabled as a setting of texting, the GPS location will be attached
to the Chk-In message. See page 62 of this manual for more details about
including GPS in a message.
The Outbox screen is displayed for the user to view or cancel the message. Tap the back arrow to return to the Utilities menu.
Figure 42: Check-In
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Note: Chk-In messages with GPS locations take longer to complete since the
device has to acquire a GPS fix first.
8.2.10 CHK IRIDIUM
The Chk Iridium function forces the device to turn on its Iridium transceiver
and continuously update and display signal strength in real-time. The Iridium
transceiver remains on until the user leaves this screen by tapping the back
arrow. Be careful not to deplete the battery power by staying on this option
for too long.
8.2.11 TEST RPT
When the Test Rpt (Test Report) function is selected, the device immediately
turns the GPS receiver on to update its location data. The location
information is continuously updated and displayed in real-time whether there
is a valid fix or not. Similar to the Chk GPS function, Horizontal Accuracy
(HACC) can be monitored to see if a valid fix is possible. Once a valid fix is
obtained, the GPS receiver is turned off and the most recent 3-D fix
information is displayed on the screen. This information will be sent to a NOC
server in a position report message referred to as a test report by pressing
SEND. A test report has the same format as a regular position report and is
treated as such by a NOC. Sending a test report will not disrupt or change the
tracking reporting rate.
Figure 43: Check Iridium
The Test Rpt function is a good diagnostic tool used to
ensure proper operation of the GPS receiver, the Iridium
transceiver, and reception at the NOC. It can also be used to
Figure 44: Test Report
manage battery life by turning off tracking mode and
strategically sending on-demand location reports. This is considered Manual Tracking Mode.
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After pressing the SEND button, The Outbox screen is displayed to view or
cancel the message. Tap the back arrow to return to the Utilities menu.
8.2.12 WAYPTS
The Waypts (Waypoints) submenu is used to acquire, view, save, delete, delete
all, or send a waypoint to a NOC. The SHOUT sp can save thousands of waypoints
in memory.
A Waypoint is a GPS location that the user wants to identify and mark with a
specific label name for future reference. When the NEW button is pressed, the
device immediately turns on the GPS receiver to acquire a fix. The user then
has the following options as seen in Figure 46: go back without further
action, REFRESH the GPS fix, enter a label, or save the waypoint by pressing
the ADD button.
Waypoint labels may be left blank and can be modified at any time. Waypoints
are saved into the device’s nonvolatile memory for later retrieval. After
saving a waypoint, the user can select it from the list and send it to a NOC
server by pressing the SEND button. The server differentiates a waypoint
report from normal tracking report by their Short Code of `6′.
After pressing the SEND button, The Outbox screen is displayed. View or delete
the message. Tap the back arrow to return to the Waypoints screen.
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Figure 45: Waypoints
Figure 46: New Waypoint
Figure 47: Waypoint Selected
8.3 SETTINGS MENU
8.3.1 SETTINGS
The Settings menu allows the user to view and customize the SHOUT app
settings.
Figure 48: Settings
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8.3.2 DISPLAY
The Display settings submenu allows configuration of the user’s display
preferences.
8.3.2.1 POSITION FORMAT Choose one of four different GPS display formats when
the app outputs GPS data (see
Figure 50).
Figure 49: Position Format
Figure 50: Display Menu
8.3.2.2 TIME ZONE Determine the display of the local time zone, measured in
hours offset from UTC,
populated by the GPS input, or the Android device’s time zone set manually by
the user (see Figure 51).
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Figure 51: Time Zone
8.3.3 GPS
The GPS settings submenu provides access to the Invalid Course Value and
Position Model options.
Figure 52: GPS
Figure 53: Invalid Course Value
Figure 54: Position Model
8.3.3.1 INVALID COURSE VALUE This value is sent in GPS reports to indicate an
invalid course when the GPS receiver is
unable to determine the course. The value should be left at the default of
zero unless a different value is required for server compatibility.
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8.3.3.2 POSITION MODEL This model is used to formulate the static and dynamic
characteristics of the GPS receiver to
optimize GPS location performance. By default, the Portable model is used;
this is suitable for most applications. However, for those requiring
functionality at high altitudes, speeds, or accelerations, an alternate model
should be selected.
See Table 3: Position Model Reference Table for details.
Table 3: Position Model Reference Table
Portable (default setting) Stationary
Pedestrian Automotive Sea Airborne 1g
Airborne 2g
Use Case
Max Max Max ALT Velocity Vert.
Velocity
Suitable for most situations. For applications with low accelerations.
12 310
50
km m/sec m/sec
Antenna must be
9
stationary, or other
km
stationary applications.
Velocity is constrained to
0 m/s. Zero dynamics
assumed.
0 m/sec 6 m/sec
Low acceleration and low 9 speed, as a pedestrian km would move.
30 m/sec
20 m/sec
Dynamics of a passenger 6
car. Low vertical
km
acceleration.
84 m/sec
15 m/sec
Applications at sea, assuming zero vertical velocity.
500 25
5 m/sec
m m/sec
Higher dynamic range 50
than a car and higher
km
vertical accelerations. No
2-D position fixes
supported.
100 m/sec
100 m/sec
Typical airborne
50
environment; no 2-D
km
position fixes supported.
250 m/sec
100 m/sec
Sanity Check
Max Pos. Deviation
ALT & Medium Velocity
ALT & Small Velocity
ALT & Small Velocity
ALT & Medium Velocity
ALT & Medium Velocity
Altitude Large
Altitude Large
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Table 3: Position Model Reference Table
Airborne 4g
Use Case
Only recommended for an extreme dynamic environment; no 2-D position fixes
supported
Max Max Max ALT Velocity Vert.
Velocity
50 500
100
km m/sec m/sec
Sanity Check
Altitude
Max Pos. Deviation
Large
8.3.4 LED
The LED setting screen controls whether the LED is enabled or disabled. See
Figure 1 on page 21 for the LED location on the SHOUT sp device.
Figure 55: LED Option Screen
The LED is dark when the SHOUT app has the LED disabled or tracking mode is
turned off.
The LED blinks once every second if the SHOUT app is in tracking mode. The LED
is on steadily if the SHOUT app is also in emergency mode.
8.3.5 SECURITY
The Security Setting submenu provides access to configure the Encryption and
Access Control List functions.
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Figure 56: Security Setting Menu
Figure 57: Encryption
8.3.5.1 ENCRYPTION The SHOUT sp can send and receive data in AES 256-bit
encrypted format. The Encryption
settings menu provides a user interface to set up a Crypto Officer password,
change the crypto keys, and enable/disable encryption.
First-time setup of the Crypto Officer password must be done before any encryption properties can be configured.
1. Press Encryption under the Security Setting menu.
2. Enter the New Password.
Figure 58: Crypto Officer Password
3. Confirm the password entry.
4. Press OK to allow entry of the Encryption Key. NOTE: Subsequent entry into
the Security Setting menu requires entry of the Crypto Officer password.
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The Encryption Key must be set in order to use encryption. The Decryption Key
is optional but is required to receive encrypted data. After an encryption key
has been set, the Use Encryption option may be enabled.
Figure 59: Encryption Key
Figure 60: Decryption Key
The Zeroize Keys option, as shown above in Figure 57, removes both the encryption key and decryption key and disables the Use Encryption option.
8.3.5.2 ACCESS CONTROL LIST The Access Control List (ACL) controls which
functions to
show in the menus. A checked item indicates the function is available, whereas
an unchecked item indicates a hidden function. The list of options is
organized by Settings, Tracking Profile Settings, Manage Data, and Operations.
Access to this menu may be restricted by setting an ACL PIN through uploading
a configuration file. See the Configure From File section 8.3.9 on page 71 for
more details about uploading a file.
8.3.6 TEXTING
The Texting settings submenu provides options to configure texting functions.
Figure 61: ACL Settings
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Figure 62: Texting
8.3.6.1 MAILBOX CHECK AND MAILBOX CHECK RATE OPTIONS The Mailbox Check is used
to enable or disable mailbox
checking. The Mailbox Check Rate is used to schedule mailbox checks. Either
enter a custom Mailbox Check Rate in minutes between (010080) or select from
radio set options ranging from 1 minute to 7 days. The selected rate triggers
the time for the app to initiate a check of the mailbox. This option only
works when connected to the Iridium network.
8.3.6.2 INCLUDE GPS The Include GPS option enables the device to attach the GPS
location to Check-In, Canned messages, and Free-Text
messages. Under default setting, these messages do not have GPS information included. Messages with GPS location attached
Figure 63: Mailbox Check Rate
can take longer to complete because the device has to acquire a GPS fix first. Depending on the
validity of the stored ephemeris data, it could take an additional 29 seconds.
8.3.6.3 TEXT MESSAGE FORMAT This option allows the user to select either the
PECOS or NAL Version 6 text message
formats used in outgoing text messages.
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Figure 64: Text Message Format
8.3.7 TRACKING
The Tracking settings submenu provides options to configure tracking
functions.
Figure 65: Tracking (Part 1)
8.3.7.1 TRACKING This option enables/disables tracking.
Figure 66: Tracking (Part 2)
8.3.7.2 TRACKING PROFILES Tapping this option accesses a submenu for configuring the tracking profiles. There are 12
stored tracking profiles numbered from 0 to 11. These allow users to program their SHOUT sp
for many possible use cases; Foot Mobile, Foot Mobile Urban, Foot Mobile Mountainous
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Terrain, Slow Speed Vehicle Mounted (< 15 mph), Vehicle Mounted (15 30 mph),
High Speed Vehicle Mounted (> 30 mph), Airborne (helicopter), Maritime, etc.
Each of these scenarios will likely use different settings for tracking
reports.
Example 1: A foot mobile military patrol may only need reports going once
every ten minutes during a normal patrol. However, should they come in contact
with enemy forces they may want those reports going once every minute.
Example 2: A National Park Service command center tracking forestry fire
fighters may only want reports coming once an hour unless the fire fighters
are within half a mile of the fire line, at which point they desire reports
every two minutes.
In example 1 above, the Normal Tracking Profile selected for the SHOUT sp (it
can be any of the 12 possible profiles) would have a report rate of 10
minutes, and the Emergency Tracking Profile (which can also be any of the 12
profiles) would have a report rate of one minute. The profiles are selected
based on the user’s or organization’s needs. The Emergency Tracking Profile is
activated by sliding the red Emergency Button Cover open and depressing the
Emergency Button.
These profiles contain parameters that determine how the SHOUT sp operates
when tracking is enabled. Tracking utilizes one of these stored profiles based
on the current operating state. For example, under normal, non-emergency
operation, the profile in use is set by the Normal Tracking Profile. Under
emergency operation, the profile assigned to the Emergency Tracking Profile is
used.
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Figure 67: Tracking Profiles (Part 1) Figure 68: Tracking Profiles (Part 2)
In the following sections, settings can be configured on a per profile basis.
8.3.7.2.1
USE MOTION SETTINGS
When motion of the SHOUT sp is being detected and the setting Use Alternative Motion
Settings is enabled, the SHOUT app switches from the Standard settings to Motion settings of
the values for Time Between Reports, Time to Keep Trying, and Delayed First Report.
8.3.7.2.2
TIME BETWEEN REPORTS
This parameter sets the interval between tracking report
cycles. The interval can range from 0 and 10080 minutes (168
hours or 7 days). There is a Standard and Motion value for this
setting. The motion value applies when the Use Alternate
Motion Settings option is enabled and the SHOUT sp device has
detected motion. This parameter can also be modified from the
Tracking Menu under the Rpt Rate icon.
Figure 69: Time between Reports
IMPORTANT: If organizations do not want their user’s modifying any of the settings associated with tracking they should lock these items from user access through the Access Control List.
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TIME TO KEEP TRYING
This parameter sets the duration in which the SHOUT sp
attempts to retry sending a tracking report. During a report
cycle, the SHOUT sp attempts to acquire a valid GPS fix and
Iridium signal. Once the GPS fix and signal strength
requirements are met, the device sends a report. If the report
fails to send, the SHOUT sp retries until the specified Time to Keep Trying window expires. There is a Standard and Motion
Figure 70: Time to Keep Trying
value for this setting. The Motion value applies when the Use Alternate Motion Settings option
is enabled and the SHOUT sp device has detected motion.
8.3.7.2.4
DELAY FIRST REPORT
When enabled, this setting prevents the transmission of the
first tracking report. This applies when tracking is turned on or if
there is a mode change. A mode change occurs when motion is
detected or when emergency mode is enabled/disabled. There
is a Standard and Motion value for this setting. The Motion
value applies when the Use Alternate Motion Settings option is enabled and the SHOUT sp device has detected motion. An
Figure 71: Delay First Report
example of how this parameter might be useful is to avoid unwanted transmissions that may
accumulate airtime costs. If tracking mode is restarting repeatedly because of frequent power
cycling, reports will be transmitted each time. Enabling Delay First Report would delay that first
report and reduce the airtime usage.
8.3.7.2.5
REPORT FLOOD
This parameter, as seen in Error! Reference source not found., sets the number of tracking r
eports that are to be transmitted continuously when first entering tracking mode and when the
tracking mode changes (for example, from Normal to Emergency). After the specified tracking
reports have been transmitted, the pre-programmed reporting interval takes effect. In the
Emergency tracking mode, the report flood ends prematurely when an emergency
acknowledgement is received.
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8.3.7.2.6
SKIP REPORTING WHEN STATIONARY
This function, as seen in Figure 72 and Figure 73, limits the SHOUT sp from sending
tracking reports when it has not moved out of a specified Radius. The 3 Modes for this function
are Off; On; and On, Excluding Cycles to Skip.
When the Mode is On, the device is bound to a sphere with a specified Radius. While the unit remains in the sphere, it sends a designated number of reports while stationary and then reports cease for a specified number of cycles. In the example below, once the unit is stationary it will send 4 reports (Send while Stationary) while inside the designated 10-meter Radius. The unit then stops reporting for 120 report cycles (Cycles to Skip). When the Cycles to Skip value is reached, the app reports for a specified number of Send While Stationary reporting cycles. The process is repeated until the device leaves the sphere. Upon leaving the bounding sphere, a new boundary is created at the current location of the unit and the app reports for the specified Send While Stationary cycles.
If the mode On, Excluding Cycles to Skip is selected, then the Cycles to Skip parameter is disregarded and the app reports for a specified number of Send While Stationary cycles each time a new sphere is established.
Figure 72: Skip Reporting When Stationary Menu
Figure 73: Skip Reporting When Stationary Mode
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8.3.7.2.7
BLOCK INVALID REPORTS
The default setting is to send all tracking reports, even those with invalid GPS position.
When this setting is enabled, only tracking reports with a valid GPS position fix are transmitted.
This can be useful in filtering out possibly misleading GPS data points. The invalid GPS position
could be a 2-D position with error exceeding 25 meters, a previously acquired position, or
something highly inaccurate.
8.3.7.2.8
QUEUE FAILED REPORTS
By default, the SHOUT sp discards all tracking reports that acquired a good GPS position but
failed to transmit. A tracking report that cannot be sent before the specified Time to Keep
Trying value is considered a failed report. Queue Failed Reports allows the user to add these
failed reports to the outbox to be re-sent at a later time.
8.3.7.2.9
MOTION SENSOR ACTIVE
When this option is On and the Tracking Profile Setting Use Alternative Motion Settings is
On, the app switches to the Motion profile settings when motion of the SHOUT sp is detected.
8.3.7.2.10 NORMAL TRACKING PROFILE
This option sets the stored tracking profile to be used in Normal tracking
mode.
8.3.7.2.11 EMERGENCY TRACKING PROFILE
This option sets the stored tracking profile to be used in Emergency tracking
mode.
8.3.7.3 BREVITY CODE The Brevity option selects which brevity code is included
in
PECOS formatted tracking reports (see Appendix A: PMS Features). ). The device
ignores the brevity settings if PECOS format is not selected. With PECOS
enabled, the user has the option to select any one of sixteen brevity codes
(0000 through 1111) to be included in the PECOS tracking reports. These codes
are represented by A, B, C and D and can be selected via checkboxes to select
a specific brevity code. A’ represents the least significant bit. For example,A’ selected would yield the binary value 0001 while A’ andC’
selected.
Figure 73: Brevity Code
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8.3.7.4 DATA LOG The default setting is to log and save all position reports
in memory. When the memory is
full, the oldest reports are overwritten.
8.3.7.5 REMOTE MESSAGE FORMAT This option sets the format of the messages that
are sent
from the SHOUT sp to a recipient. Currently available message formats are:
GPS Version 3: Legacy format for compatibility. GPS Version 4: Legacy format
for compatibility. GPS Version 5: Legacy format for compatibility. PECOS P3
PECOS P4 GPS Version 6: Used for NAL 30-byte message format.
Includes position, velocity, figures of merit, motion and emergency flags,
messaging short code and text fields. 10 Byte Version 0: Useful for minimizing
SBD data usage. Includes time of day, latitude, longitude, PDOP.
Figure 74: Remote Message Format
With UTC date omitted, the device relies on the NOC server to stamp the date as the report arrives. Latitude and longitude are recorded within ~1.1 meters in resolution. The 10-byte format is selected strictly for the purpose of Iridium airtime cost-saving. The PECOS Message Structure complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification. [3]
8.3.7.6 GPS ALWAYS ON This option forces the GPS receiver to remain ON in
between reports allowing the SHOUT sp
to have immediate location information (GPS hot start assuming the SHOUT sp
always has full view of the sky) each time it is ready to transmit a tracking
report. When power consumption is not critical, enabling this option is
recommended for faster GPS acquisition and more accurate location information
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8.3.8 MAX QUEUED REPORTS
This option sets the maximum number of reports that can be queued on the SHOUT
sp for re-transmit. This setting applies only if either Queue Failed Reports.
8.3.8.1 MOTION The SHOUT sp has a built-in sensor that can reliably detect
motion. The Motion setting, shown in Figure 74, provides users configurable
motion characteristics.
When motion detection is enabled, the device monitors the motion sensor to detect when the device is in motion. Users can set the time to determine when motion has ceased (in figure 75 it is set to 2 minutes).
Figure 74: Motion
8.3.8.1.1
MINUTES OF CALM TO END MOTION
This setting specifies the duration of calm needed in order for the device to return to the
motionless state.
8.3.8.1.2
MOTION SENSOR REPORTING
This setting determines whether to send a report when motion starts and/or when motion
ends. If the Report on Motion Start option is enabled, a version
6 report with Short Code 20 is transmitted when motion is
detected. If the Report on Motion Stop option is enabled, a
version 6 report with Short Code 21 is transmitted when motion
ends.
8.3.8.2 REMOTE UPDATE TIME CHECK This enables a time check for incoming remote
updates.
When enabled, remote updates with a timestamp less than or equal to the last
remote update time are not applied.
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8.3.8.3 SUCCESSFUL SEND REQUIRED This option restricts the SHOUT sp from changing to a lower priority tracking mode based
on whether or not a tracking report has been transmitted. The
tracking mode priority is Emergency first, followed by Normal.
When set to `Disabled. Tracking mode will switch immediately’,
a change to the tracking mode takes effect immediately (i.e.,
Emergency to Normal). When set to `Must attempt one report
before switching’, the mode change is delayed until at least one tracking cycle is complete. When set to `Must successfully send one report before switching’, the mode change is blocked until a
Figure 76: Successful Send Required
tracking report is transmitted successfully.
8.3.9 CONFIGURE FROM FILE
Settings available in the menus, and some settings that are not, can be loaded
using a configuration file. The process involves a SHOUT sp connected to a
Windows PC and following the steps laid out in this section.
ON THE SHOUT sp:
1. Connect the SHOUT sp to a computer using a USB-C cable.
2. Unlock the SHOUT sp to display the main screen with its application icons.
3. Swipe Down from the top of the SHOUT sp screen to display USB for charging notification (see Figure 77).
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Figure 77: Swipe Down
Figure 78: Tap USB for charging
Figure 79: Select File transfers
4. Tap USB for charging (see Figure 78), and select File transfers (see
Figure 79). ON YOUR WINDOWS PC:
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5. Verify the AutoPlay popup window displays at the bottom of your PC (see
Figure 80).
Figure 80: Windows AutoPlay
Figure 81: AutoPlay Options
6. Click the AutoPlay Popup notification to choose what to do with the plugged in device (see Figure 80).
a. A secondary popup menu titled SHOUT sp displays (see Figure 81).
NOTE: If you need to redisplay the AutoPlay popup, reconnect the USB-C cable to the PC.
7. Select Open Device to view files to launch Windows File Explorer (see Figure 81).
NOTE: If you do not see the AutoPlay popup, right-click Start, scroll to and select File Explorer (see Figure 82).
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Figure 82: Launch File Explorer
8. From Windows File Explorer, navigate to the PC’s folder containing the
following file: SHOUT_sp_config_file.xml (see Figure 83).
Figure 83: Find the XML file
Figure 84: Copy the XML file
This should be the file that you want to use to configure your SHOUT sp device.
9. Right-click over SHOUT_sp_config_file.xml (see Figure 83).
A popup menu displays (see Figure 84).
10. Select Copy (see Figure 84).
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11. From within Windows Explorer, navigate to and double click the SHOUT sp
icon (see Figure 85).
NOTE: It appears `This PC’ on the left side of File Explorer.
Figure 85: SHOUT sp Icon
Figure 86: Copy the XML file
12. Right-click over the Internal Storage icon on the right side of the File Explorer window (see Figure 86).
A popup menu displays (see (see Figure 86).
13. Select Paste (see Figure 86).
14. Double-click the Internal Storage icon to display the device contents, and verify the XML file has been pasted there.
CONTINUE ON THE SHOUT sp:
16. Tap the NAL icon to launch the SHOUT sp application (see Figure 87).
17. Tap the Settings icon (see Figure 88).
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Figure 87: Launch the SP app
Figure 88: Tap Settings
16. Tap the 3 vertical dots at the top right of the Setting screen (see Figure 89).
17. Tap Configure from file (see Figure 90).
Figure 89: Tap 3 Dots at the top right of the Setting screen
13. Tap Recent (see Figure 91).
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14. Tap the 3 vertical dots at the top right of the Recent screen (see Figure
92).
Figure 91: Tap Recent
Figure 92: Tap Recent Options Menu
15. Tap 3 Lines at the top left of the Recent screen (see Figure 93).
13. Tap Show Internal Storage (see Figure 94).
Figure 93: Tap 3 Line Icon
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14. Tap 3 Line icon (again) at the top left of the Recent screen (see Figure
95). 15. Tap Internal Storage (see Figure 96).
Figure 95: Tap 3 line icon
Figure 96: Tap Show internal storage
16. Scroll to and tap/select the XML file to be used for configuration (see Figure 97).
The Configure from file? pop-up window displays (see Figure 98).
17. Tap OK (see Figure 98).
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A Configuration success message appears (see Figure 99).
Figure 97: Tap Recent to see Open menu
Figure 98: Configure Confirmation
18. Tap DONE when you have successfully configured the SHOUT sp (see Figure 99).
Figure 99: Tap DONE to close the process
Configuration From File FAILURES: The most common reason for a failure is an
improperly formatted XML file.
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If you see the message Invalid XML! Please check if the selected file is valid
and try again. You will need to edit your XML file in an appropriate XML
editor such as Notepad++’ andCode Browser’.
Be sure to select the XML language to see the XML tags match for proper XML
formatting.
You can edit the SHOUT sp Configuration file in an XML Editor to include as
much, or as little of the Configurable Items as you like for each load. Be
sure to keep the XML Tags.
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9 NAL PUSH-TO-TALK [PTT] APP
The SHOUT sp comes with a preinstalled NAL PTT App. The app enables PTT
communications between devices within preconfigured PTT talkgroups. The
preconfigured talkgroups are maintained by the Iridium Push-to-Talk Command
Center, which is available as a subscription service by Iridium
Communications, Inc. Each SHOUT sp can be a member of up to 15 talkgroups
arranged in numbered slots (1-15) and may have a `Primary Talkgroup’ assigned
for special communication activities.
When the PTT app is running the user may scan talkgroups, listen to
talkgroups, and communicate to selected talkgroups with the push of a button.
The PTT app has several device configurable options available in the PTT
options menu. These include a Talk Timer, Location Sharing, Scan Period,
Distance Formatting and whether to Enable the LED or not. Each are discussed
in detail on the following pages.
At the top of the screen, the text PTT is displayed when the PTT mode has been
activated. The PTT notification icon is visible from any screen currently
being viewed by the user. The device operates in telephony mode for telephone
calls and in PTT mode for push-to-talk functions. Only one mode functions at a
time.
Figure 100: Mode Select
Figure 101: PTT Mode
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LAUNCHING AND UNLOCKING THE PTT APP
Tap the Microphone icon found at the bottom of the SHOUT sp, or on the Android App screen, to launch the PTT app. The first time the app is run you are required to unlock the app by entering a password. The password is obtained by contacting NAL Research Corporation’s customer support group. Provide the IMEI number of the device to the customer support representative and they will supply you with a password, which will unlock the PTT functions.
Figure 102: PTT Password Entry
Note: IMEI is displayed in Android Settings>About Phone >Status>IMEI
Information.
9.2 PTT APP SCREENS
9.2.1 MODE SELECTION
When the PTT app launches, options appear to Switch to PTT or Stay in
Telephony mode. Press Switch to PTT to connect to the Iridium network in PTT
mode. The PTT icon highlighted in Figure 103 is displayed in the top-left
corner of the device when the device is in PTT mode. Telephony functions will
not function while the device is in PTT mode.
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Figure 103: PTT Registration
9.2.2 911 STATUS
If the Emergency button is pressed while in PTT mode, a notification appears
that PTT mode has been interrupted and Emergency Tracking Mode has started.
1. Press OKAY to confirm understanding of the switch to Emergency Tracking
Mode (see Figure 104).
2. After the emergency mode has been canceled, press the Menu button. 3.
Press the Switch to PTT option when ready to return to PTT Mode.)
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Figure 104: Emergency Mode
9.2.3 IDLE AND SCANNING STATE
Each time the app launches and the PTT mode is selected, the device goes
through a registration process while connecting to the Iridium network. Once
the device has been registered, the name of first talkgroup appears under the
menu button, as highlighted in Figure 105 below. If there is no activity in
the current talkgroup by any of its members, the device status is Idle and the
microphone circle icon displays with a gray background. The microphone circle
icon changes to an exclamation point circle icon when the device’s `Priority
Talkgroup’ is being monitored.
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Figure 105: PTT Idle
Figure 106: PTT Scanning
Press the Scan button to scan all of your active talkgroups for a configurable
period (see Figure 105). The active talkgroup name appears under the menu
button.
Press Join Group to stop scanning and join the current talkgroup (see Figure
106).
Press Ignore to ignore the current talkgroup and continue to scan the
remaining talkgroups (see Figure 106).
Press Stop Scan to stop scanning all active talkgroups (see Figure 106).
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9.2.4 OPEN AND LISTENING STATE
When a talkgroup has members who are actively listening or scanning, but no
one is talking, then the device is considered to be in an Open state and the
text Open’ is displayed under the blue microphone circle icon. As members of a talkgroup start to speak, the device switches to a Listening state. The text Listening’ appears under a blue microphone circle icon. If listening to
someone talking from your `Priority Talkgroup’, a green background is
displayed behind a blue exclamation point circle icon.
Figure 107: PTT Listening
Figure 108: PTT Priority Talkgroup Listening
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9.2.5 TALKING AND DENIED STATE
When the floor is open and you wish to speak to the current talkgroup, press
and hold the PTT button on the right side of the SHOUT sp. If the network
grants you time to talk, the text You are Talking’ is displayed under a green microphone circular icon. Your configurable talk time counts down the seconds left in your allotted time. Release the PTT button to stop talking at any time. If the network denies you access to talk, the textDenied’ is displayed under
a red microphone circular icon. Press and hold the PTT button again to try to
request the floor.
Figure 109: PTT Talking
Figure 110: PTT Denied Talking
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PTT options and settings are available to tailor the PTT experience to the user’s specifications. Access options and settings by pressing the menu button at the top-left corner of the PTT app.
9.3.1 SWITCH TO PHONE
Press Switch to Telephone to switch to telephony mode when the device is in
PTT mode. Press Switch to PTT to switch to PTT mode when the device is in
telephony mode. Each action presents the user with a Switch Mode confirmation
screen as seen in Figure 112.
Figure 111: Switch Mode
Figure 112: Switch Confirmation
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9.3.2 PTT REFRESH TALKGROUP
The latest preconfigured talkgroups are loaded onto the SHOUT sp each time the
PTT app registers the device with the Iridium network. If the talkgroup
configuration changes while the PTT app is currently running, the app provides
an option to refresh the talkgroups. Press Refresh Talkgroups to update the
SHOUT sp with the current configured talkgroups. The Refresh Talkgroups
confirmation screen opens. See Figure 114 below. The refresh process may take
up to 10 seconds to complete.
Figure 113: PTT Menu
Figure 114: PTT Refresh Talkgroup
9.3.3 TALKGROUP SELECTION
Press Talkgroup List to view a list of the configured talkgroups that you may
interact with. The microphone icon indicates the current talkgroup you have
joined. The exclamation point icon points to your `Priority Talkgroup’.
Scroll to the desired talkgroup you would like to join. Press and hold (long
press) the talkgroup in the list to join it as your current talkgroup.
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Figure 115: PTT Menu
Figure 116: Talkgroup List
9.3.4 PTT OPTIONS
Press PTT Options to view a list of options to customize your PTT user
experience.
Toggle the Talk Timer on to display a countdown of the allotted talk time at
the bottom of the screen as seen in Figure 109. The countdown timer runs from
40 seconds to zero. Toggle the Talk Timer off to hide the countdown timer.
Toggle the Location Sharing on if you would like to display your relative
location to the SHOUT sp devices listening to you while you are talking.
Toggle the Location Sharing off to hide your relative location from SHOUT sp
devices that are listening to you while you are talking.
Select the Scan Period for monitoring active talkgroups while scanning them.
The options are 10, 15, or 20 seconds.
Select the Distance Format to display when sharing your location represented
in miles or kilometers.
Toggle Enable LED on to display the LED on the SHOUT sp. Toggle Enable LED off
to keep the LED off.
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Figure 117: PTT Menu
Figure 118: PTT Scanning
LED
Indication while in PTT Mode
OFF
PTT service not provisioned and/or network is unavailable
Blinking Green PTT service and network are available
Blinking Blue PTT service provisioned but network is unavailable
Alt. Blue/Green PTT in use (Talking, Listening, Open)
Solid Green
Device is in emergency mode (Emergency button was pushed)
9.3.5 AUDIO OPTIONS
Press the Audio option to view a list of the available audio settings. Toggle
the speakerphone on to rout the audio to the speakerphone on the back of the
SHOUT sp, or toggle it off to have the audio be heard through the earpiece on
the front of the device. The audio output may be increased up to seven by
pressing the right arrow, or decreased to zero by pressing the left arrow.
This volume adjustment is in addition to the regular volume levels made by the pressing the SHOUT sp volume up and down buttons.
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Figure 119: PTT Menu
Figure 120: Audio Options
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A-1. TRACKING
The SHOUT sp is capable of sending position reports in PECOS Message Structure
(PMS). PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification as
defined in the document PECOS 200907-001 Version 1.7 [3].
A-2. BREVITY
With PMS enabled, you can select any one of sixteen brevity codes (0000
through 1111) to be included in the PMS tracking reports. These codes are
represented by A(z), B, C(z) and D, and can be selected via the touchscreen.
Each code displays as a green checkmark next to the brevity code when
selected.
A-3. CONTACTS
With PMS enabled, the contact(s) must have two fields–Name and IMEI number.
The Contacts function allows users to enter and save a contact(s) via the
keyboard.
A-4. COMPOSE
With PMS enabled, you must choose contacts from the contact list and not enter
e-mail addresses directly. The contact(s) must have two fields–Name and IMEI
number.
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The SHOUT sp firmware can be upgraded using a computer connected to the USB
port of the device. Contact NAL Research Tech Support by dialing 888 SHOUT NR
(888-746-8867) or emailing
support@nalresearch.com.
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Appendix C-1. SHOUT SP
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions: ………………………………… 4.9″ x 2.7″ x 0.9″ (127 x 69 x 23 mm) (without
antenna)
Weight: ……………………………………… ~12 oz. (340 g) Enclosure: ………………………………….. Hard
anodized aluminum housing / EMI
shielding / ABS plastic radome Connector: ………………………………….. USB-C, SIM reader,
3.5 mm headset jack Antennas: ……………………………………. External Iridium, embedded GPS,
and
embedded W-Fi / Bluetooth Buttons: ……………………………………… Power, Volume Up, Volume
Down, PTT,
Covered Emergency Emergency: …………………………………. Guarded button LED:
………………………………………….. One status LED Screen: ………………………………………. 3.0″ TFT 400 x
240-pixel capacitive LCD Audio: ………………………………………… Microphone, earpiece speaker,
hands free
loudspeaker
Electrical Specifications
Main Input Voltage:………………………… 2.75V DC to 5.5V DC Peak Current:………………………………..
1.5A @ 5.0V DC Battery Type: ……………………………….. Lithium Ion Battery Capacity:
…………………………… 2.15 A-Hr. Charging Voltage: ………………………….. USB 1.0, USB 2.0 or 5
VDC Rechargeable Cycles: ……………………… > 500 times
Iridium Transceiver
Operating Frequency: ……………………… 1616.0 to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing Method:
…………………………. TDD Multiplexing Method: ………………………. TDMA/FDMA Link Margin
Downlink: …………………….. 12 dB average (free space) Link Margin Uplink: …………………………
12 dB average (free space) Average Transmission Power: ……………. 1.0W
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Peak Transmission Power: ………………… 5.6WGPS Receiver GPS Receiver: ……………………………….
u-blox MAX-M8Q Receiver Type: ……………………………… L1, C/A, 72-channel Update
Rate:………………………………… 4 Hz Accuracy: ……………………………………. 2.5 m CEP (position)
2.0 m CEP (SBAS) Acquisition: ………………………………….. 29 seconds cold-start
29 seconds warm-start <1 second hot-start Sensitivity: ………………………………….. 160
dBm (tracking) 160 dBm (reacquisition) 147 dBm (cold-start)
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Transceiver
Operating Frequency: ……………………… 2.4 GHz ISM band Bluetooth Class: …………………………….
Class II Bluetooth Transmit Power: ……………….. +10 dBm (5 10 m range) Wi-Fi
transmit Power: ……………………… +17 dBm
Environmental Specifications (Electronics)
Operating Temperature: ………………….. 4oF to +140oF (20oC to +60oC) Operating
Humidity: ……………………….. 75% RH Storage Temperature: …………………….. 4oF to +140oF
(20oC to +60oC) Storage Humidity:………………………….. 93% RH
Environmental Specifications (Battery)
Operating Temperature: ………………….. 4oF to +140oF (20oC to +60oC) Operating
Humidity: ……………………….. 90% RH Storage Temperature: …………………….. 4oF to +140oF
(20oC to +60oC) Storage Humidity:………………………….. 95% RH Charge Temperature:
……………………… +32oF to +113oF (0oC to +45oC)
Environmental Specifications (LCD)
Operating Temperature: ………………….. 4oF to +131oF (20oC to +55oC) Operating
Humidity Range: ………………. 90% RH Storage Temperature Range:…………….. 4oF to
+185oF (20oC to +85oC) Storage Humidity Range: …………………. 95% RH
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SIM Card Height: …………………………… 15 mm SIM Card Width: ……………………………. 12 mm
Appendix C-2. SHOUT SP MOUNT DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Specifications
PTT switch: …………………………………. 1,000,000 cycles minimum Clothing Clip Ass.:
…………………………. 360 degree rotatable w/ positive detent
stops every 45 degrees Cable Ass.: …………………………………. Min flex life of 10,000
stretches and 25,000
rock and twist cycles* Cable pull force: …………………………… 50lbs max
- 270 degree rock and 90 degree twist when cable is flexed @ 3:1 ext. ratio
Speaker Audio
Max output level: …………………………… 120dB SPL Nominal output level: ……………………… 91dB +/- 4dB SPL1.5A @ 5.0V DC Distortion @ nominal output:…………….. 15% Battery Capacity: …………………………… 2.15 A-Hr.
Microphone Audio @1KHz
Type: …………………………………………. Omni Directional, KnowlesTM Surface MEMS Microphones
Distortion: …………………………………… 2% Sensitivity: ………………………………….. -42dB ± 4dB Frequency Response: ……………………… Frequency Response 50-16KHz
General/Other
Earphone jack: ……………………………… 3.5mm standard Cord Length: ………………………………… 2500mm (fully extended) IP rating: …………………………………….. IP67
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General
Overall Height: ……………………………… 6.69″ Suction Size: ………………………………… 3.3″ Diameter
Socket-to-Socket Length: ………………… 3″
Hole Pattern:………………………………… 2-Hole AMPS: 1.912″ Plate Size: ……………………………………
2.43″ x 1.31″ Ball Size: …………………………………….. B Size (1″) Weight Capacity:
…………………………… Standard Use: 2 lbs, Heavy-Duty Use: 1 lb Materials:
……………………………………. Marine-grade aluminum, High strength
composite Packaging Type: ……………………………. Poly Bag Weight: ………………………………………. 0.64
lbs.
General
Overall Height: ……………………………… 5″ Socket-to-Socket Length: ………………… 3″ Hole
Pattern:………………………………… 4-Hole AMPS: 1.181″ x 1.496″
3-Hole 120-Degree: 1.812″ Diameter Plate Size: …………………………………… 2.43″ x 1.31″
Ball Size: …………………………………….. B Size (1″) Weight Capacity: …………………………… Standard
Use: 2 lbs, Heavy-Duty Use: 1 lb Materials: ……………………………………. Marine-grade
aluminum Packaging Type: ……………………………. Poly Bag Weight: ………………………………………. 0.5
lbs.
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General
I/O Cable Type: …………………………….. USB-C cable Cable Subcategory: ………………………… USB
Shielding Material: …………………………. Aluminum mylar foil with braid Jacket
Material: …………………………….. Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) Left Connector:
…………………………….. Type24 pin USB-C Left Connector Gender:……………………. Male Left
Connector Design: ……………………. Straight/locking Right Connector: ……………………………
Type24 pin USB-C Right Connector Gender:………………….. Male Right Connector:
…………………………… Qty1 Right Connector Design: ………………….. Straight American Wire
Gauge (AWG):……………. 30/32 Plated Connector: ………………………….. Nickel Compliant
Standards: ……………………… USB 3.2 Gen 2/ DisplayPort
1.4/Thunderbolt 3 Cable Key Features: ……………………….. 8K support Cable Features10:
…………………………… Gbps data rate, DisplayPort Alternate Mode
support, EMI protection, Outer diameter 4.8 mm, Power Delivery (PD) technology
Connector (Second End) ………………….. 24 pin USB-C – male straight
Color………………………………………….. Black, Gray Color Category ……………………………… Black, Gray
Compliant Standards ………………………. RoHS, WEEE Length ……………………………………….. 3.3 ft
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Cable Spec.: ………………………………… NO–UL 32AWG (7/0.08TC)1P+32AWG(7/0.08TC)1C+2
4AWG26/0.1TC+25OD)*1C+3E(19/0.05T C+25OD)+AB(16/9/0.06TC 95%TC)
OD: …………………………………………… 3.0mm ~ Black Rated Temperature: ………………………. 80°C ;
Voltage: 30 V Max Conductor Resistance at 20°C: …….. 32AWG , 530 OHMS/KM
Insulation Resistance: …………………….. 10M-KM MIN at 20°C DC 500V.
(EIA–364–21) Dielectric Strength: ……………………….. AC 500V/1 Minute No Breakdown.
(EIA–364–20)
Physical
Operating Temperature: ………………….. 0 ~ 50°C; 15-85% RH (Non-Condensing) Storage
Temperature: …………………….. -25 ~ 70°C; 15-85% RH (Non-Condensing) P1:
……………………………………………. USB3.1 C Type Male: Contacts Terminal
Gold Flash, Nickel Plated Shell; Black Insulation P2: …………………………………………….
USB3.1 C Type Male: Contacts Terminal Gold Flash, Nickel Plated Shell; Black
Insulation Molding Material: …………………………… Black PVC Conform RoHS – Product is
CE marked and conforms to 2011/65/EU RoHS2 DC Output Voltage: …………………………
5.0V/9.0V/12.0V/15.0V
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DC Output Voltage: ………………………… 5.0V/9.0V/12.0V/15.0V Max Current:…………………………………
3.0A/2.0A/1.5A/1.2A Output Power: ………………………………. 15.0W/18.0W/18.0W/18.0W
Regulation: ………………………………….. ± 5% Ripple & Noise P-P(max)2: ………………… 200mV Input
Input
AC Input Voltage Range:………………….. 90 to 264VAC AC Input Frequency: ……………………….
47 to 63Hz Input Current: ………………………………. 0.5A(RMS) max at 100VAC Inrush
Current: …………………………….. 70A max (Cold Start at ambient 25°C, full
load) No Load Power Consumption At 115VAC Input …………………………… 0.017W No Load
Power Consumption at 230VAC Input …….
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