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Kilo User Manual Version 3.0

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[email protected]

Phone

(902) 444-7650

Fax

(902) 444-7651

Website

www.xeostech.com

Specifics

This manual version is written with respect to Kilo firmware build 6067. If you wish to acquire the
latest firmware for your device, contact [email protected]

Version History

Version No.

Date

Description

1.0

May 2011

Base document

1.1

May 2011

Updated SBD messaging to Kilo

1.2

Feb 2012

Updated specifications including XO information

1.3

May 2012

Updated specifications including warranty

1.4

Aug 2014

Formatting

1.5

Sep 2014

Added watch circle commands

1.6

Feb 2015

Updated watch circle commands and XO instructions

1.7

Jun 2015

Added instructions

2.0

Sep 2017

Document overhaul

2.1

Oct 2017

Corrections to Tilt and Watch Circle Commands

2.2

Mar 2018

Added Specifics Section, higher quality figures

2.3

Apr 2018

Added Understanding Position Information section

2.4

Jun 2018

Updated water sense diagram

3.0

Apr 2020

Document Overhaul

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Summary of Contents for Kilo

Page 1: ...Kilo User Manual SUBMERSIBLE IRIDIUM GPS BEACON Version 3 0 April 2020...

Page 2: ...ing XO information 1 3 May 2012 Updated specifications including warranty 1 4 Aug 2014 Formatting 1 5 Sep 2014 Added watch circle commands 1 6 Feb 2015 Updated watch circle commands and XO instruction...

Page 3: ...7 Quickstart 9 Understanding Position Information 10 On O Modes 12 LED Indicators 12 Using the Magnet 12 Messages from the Kilo 13 Version 13 Status 13 Position 14 Information Message 15 Communicating...

Page 4: ...y 27 Testing the Kilo 28 Deployment of the Kilo 31 Maintenance 32 Batteries 32 O Rings 34 Recovery and Storage 35 Appendix A Updating Firmware 36 Appendix B Technical Specifications 39 Appendix C Engi...

Page 5: ...for either surface or subsurface applications up to 11 000m below sea level Theory of Operation The Kilo is intended for instantly and accurately locating and recovering high value free drifting surfa...

Page 6: ...er and tilted events interrupt other operations just the same as alarm intervals interrupt in the case of watch circle exits While regular and alarm intervals are configurable start up and surfaced un...

Page 7: ...ro USB port Setting up your Iridium Account The Kilo makes use of the Iridium satellite system s www iridium com Short Burst Data SBD service for the 9602 transceivers This service is a global two way...

Page 8: ...sting account email address This account is xeosbeaconb gmail com This temporary email testing account can be deleted or replaced at any time after delivery of the Kilo Once the SBD account has been a...

Page 9: ...ashing GREEN LED on the top of the device remains solid The LEDs will flash again while the device completes power up Confirm Transmission Turn the device on and place it outside in view of as much of...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...single swipe the Kilo is already operational A flashing green LED indicates the device is in the process of powering up Continue to swipe the magnet until you see a solid green LED A solid green LED i...

Page 13: ...e UTC in MMDDhhmm M Month D Day h hour m min April 15th at 15 14 UTC S The message is a Status message gps 20Mns Shows the GPS acquisition at regular intervals in minutes ird 20Mns Shows the Iridium t...

Page 14: ...n decimal degrees 43 Maximum SNR Signal to noise ratio of the GPS fix higher is better 1656 Battery voltage of the Kilo in millivolts Watch Circle Enabled Latitude 44 725750 Longitude 63 706540 Timest...

Page 15: ...session C Voltage at the end of the last GPS session T 0 Temperature not used SNR 43 Highest GPS SNR during the last fix attempt nSats 7 Maximum number of satellites tracked during the last fix attem...

Page 16: ...To create an SBD command open a new file in a text editor ex Notepad and save it using the sbd extension Make sure the Save as type option is set to All Files to achieve this Command Structure Comman...

Page 17: ...will be immediately returned from the Iridium Gateway from the address sbdservice sbd iridium com indicating that your message is now in the message queue It will be delivered to the device during it...

Page 18: ...end Navigate to the Send Command window From the Home Tab choose Menu Send Command Select the units you wish to target with commands and move them over to the right hand target list using the button T...

Page 19: ...ator Port settings are as follows Baud Rate 57 6k Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 When interfacing with the Kilo over USB batteries should not be installed As a consequence the device will fail it...

Page 20: ...larmGPS AlarmIridium settiming 60 60 15 15 Details The default timer is 180 minutes 3 hours The minimum maximum intervals are 5 1440 minutes 1 day Values beyond the minimum maximum will be set to the...

Page 21: ...functionality is enabled the Kilo will place its centre on the average locations so far acquired The device will create a Watch Circle using the 48 hour average as its centre and the default radius o...

Page 22: ...ely power the beacon OFF and then ON The Kilo s timers and settings will not be reset but watch circle specifics will be erased This command should only be used on the advice of Xeos Technologies Inc...

Page 23: ...ll send an SBD message indicating that event Following surfacing the Kilo will transmit once every 10 minutes for 1 hour followed by a return to its Normal Operating Mode Surfaced true There are two c...

Page 24: ...llowing format switch t 1 The Kilo will return a listing of which features are on Y and off N in response Switch U Y G Y C N T Y Enabling the tilt sensor will survive the resetnow command The Switch t...

Page 25: ...are Required A micro USB programming cable The Kilo unit with batteries removed A Windows PC Software Required Terminal Emulator Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART driver Kilo Connection 1 Unscrew the ba...

Page 26: ...lash Memory Note While this section discusses use of STerm any terminal emulator can be used STerm can be downloaded from here 1 Open STerm exe application The screen should appear as shown below 2 Ch...

Page 27: ...logged in a log file in the C Logs folder once STerm is closed The exact name of the log can be seen here Deleting the Flash Memory The Kilo s memory does not automatically erase While the Kilo can ho...

Page 28: ...a self test failure has occurred Recheck the batteries and their orientation first and if this persists contact Xeos 3 Once all LED action has ceased use a magnet to find the magnetic on off switch on...

Page 29: ...enter Underwater Mode and begin utilizing its water sensor 2 Once the water sensor is in use the device will begin to calculate a rolling average to determine its submergence It is suggested for the t...

Page 30: ...ult timers and transmitted appropriately During the first hour of testing the scm command was sent after which a response was returned The device then went silent upon submergence and transmitted cons...

Page 31: ...GPS antennas are located at the top of the unit It is recommended that users install Kilo on a mast or superstructure at the top of their surface buoy or flotation device Care should be taken when in...

Page 32: ...ithium Battery New batteries should be used for each new deployment Each battery should be tested with a battery tester or voltmeter to ensure none of the cells are defective or discharged Individual...

Page 33: ...acing up Restore the loose battery board to the top of the batteries The board is constructed such that all 3 possible orientations are valid After inspecting the O rings and seating surfaces screw on...

Page 34: ...g 2 To replace an O ring Remove the old O ring and clean all dirt away from the screw cap and inner housing using a lint free cloth cleaning alcohol and a soft brush Thoroughly inspect the O ring groo...

Page 35: ...e removed and discarded The Kilo should be cleaned and inspected for corrosion or water ingress O rings should be visually inspected Any concerns should be discussed with Xeos support 1 902 444 7650 o...

Page 36: ...e o Kilo Firmware hex file Kilo Connection 1 Unscrew the battery end cap from the Kilo and set aside 2 Remove all batteries from the Kilo Warning Failure to remove batteries may cause electrical damag...

Page 37: ...Download and extract the Kilo firmware update package into the new AVRDude folder 4 Open Command Prompt 5 Type in cd and hit Enter to bring you to the line C 6 Type cd AVRdude to direct command promp...

Page 38: ...ately upon executing the file the firmware update has failed 9 The Kilo s update progress will be shown in the command prompt window When it has completed successfully it will say avr dude done Thank...

Page 39: ...atteries Lithium or Alkaline Operating Voltage 7 25V Nominal Voltage 18V Capacity 2 0 Amp Hours Alkaline 3 0 Amp Hours Lithium Iridium Transmission 70mA GPS Acquisition 15mA Idle Current 100 A Underwa...

Page 40: ...Kilo User Manual Version 3 0 40 Appendix C Engineering Diagram...

Page 41: ...play all Iridium sessions that occurred regardless of success No GPS poor GPS Change the location of the device place the device in an area with as much total view of the sky as possible Dumping the f...

Page 42: ...Command Block The Kilo will return a listing of which features are on Y and off N in response Switch U Y G Y C Y T N After Watch Circle Functionality has been enabled functionality will remain enable...

Page 43: ...ited Warranty is void if failure of the product has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety...

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