Kilo User Manual Version 3.0
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Tilt Sensor
The Kilo comes equipped with a tilt sensor which, when enabled, puts the Kilo into a hibernation
state when the device is tilted and does not make any attempts to collect a position or transmit
over Iridium.
The tilt axis defaults to the horizontal axis, meaning if the Kilo is standing upright it will operate
normally, and will go into hibernation when orientated upside down.
The tilt sensor is not enabled by default. To enable the tilt sensor, a command must be sent to
the Kilo in the following 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 tilt sensor command uses the following syntax:
$switch t 1
Enables the Kilo’s tilt sensor
$switch t 0
Disables the tilt sensor
When the device detects that it is no longer tilted, it will send an ASCII text message reporting
the new state, followed by a single fix.
Not Tilted
Following this, the device will transmit once every 10 minutes for a period of one hour, before
returning to regular intervals.
It is possible to use the tilt sensor on other axis (Y,Z). For more information please contact Xeos
Technologies at [email protected]
