
SHOUT ns/nsx Quick User Guide Version A
Document Number: 451-01037-001A
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2
O
PERATING THE
SHOUT
NS
2.1
P
REPARING THE
D
EVICE
Prior to use of the SHOUT ns, first purchase airtime from NAL Research or from any Iridium-
certified airtime reseller. An airtime reseller must register the SHOUT ns International Mobile
Equipment Identification (IMEI) number to “point” to a Network Operations Center (NOC)
server. This section explains how you can quickly set up the SHOUT ns as a tracking device.
The SHOUT ns is shipped with a partially charged battery. Before use, charge the SHOUT ns for
one hour.** To charge the SHOUT ns, take the provided AC adapter and connect the provided
USB-A to USB Micro-B cable to the adapter and the SHOUT ns to charge the device. Hold the
power button for 2 seconds.
Upon powering on the SHOUT ns while plugged in, the
Battery
,
GPS
,
Iridium
, and
Status
LEDs
will blink in a clockwise sequence for 3 seconds.
**Note
: Upon battery depletion, the SHOUT ns should reach full charge within 2 hours of being
continuously plugged in.
2.2
S
TARTING THE
D
EVICE
After charging the SHOUT ns, the device is ready to use. Hold the power button for 2
seconds. The
Power
LED and
Battery
LED light up and the device begins functioning. Ensure the
top of the SHOUT ns has a clear view of the sky. The standard LED sequence during a successful
report is as follows:
1.
The
GPS
LED illuminates first when a signal has been acquired. It will then turn off.
2.
The
Iridium
LED illuminates when an Iridium signal has been acquired and then turns
off.
3.
The
Status
LED illuminates when a report has been transmitted.
Once this has been accomplished, all LEDs turn off and the
Power
LED blinks intermittently,
indicating the device is in sleep mode awaiting the next report transmission.