
SHOUT ns/nsx Quick User Guide Version A
Document Number: 451-01037-001A
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1
I
NTRODUCTION
In this SHOUT ns/nsx Quick Start user guide, all references of the operational features,
interface, and electrical specifications of the SHOUT ns device also apply to the SHOUT nsx
device. Where the SHOUT nsx device differentiates from the SHOUT ns device, the Quick Start
user guide will note it in the applicable sections. In summary, the SHOUT nsx device is taller,
heavier, and has a larger battery for longer mission life than the SHOUT ns device
The SHOUT ns is the “no LCD display” version of the SHOUT ts. It is a body-worn
tracker/messaging device weighing less than 3 ounces and is 60% smaller than the SHOUT ts in
volume. Both the Iridium and GPS antennas are embedded inside the enclosure. The SHOUT ns
device’s operating parameters are set with a computer via the USB port. With an internal 650
mAh rechargeable battery, the SHOUT ns can send a position report every hour for up to 20
days (about 480 reports). The device can periodically wake up from sleep to send its position
report to a command center. A 911 activation sequence is used for immediate emergency/alert
notifications. Data is packaged in either standard or 256-bit AES encrypted format. Data can
also be sent in encrypted PECOS formats to include brevity codes.
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of the SHOUT ns standard features and
functions. It is designed to familiarize you with the SHOUT ns and provide basic guidance for its
operation.
1.1
D
EVICE
D
ESCRIPTION
The SHOUT ns comprises a Power button/911, Bluetooth button/911, a Light Emitting Diode
(LED) Status display, embedded Iridium, GPS, and Bluetooth antennas, and a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Micro-B interface as shown in Figure 1. The USB Micro-B interface port is for battery
charging, firmware updates, data collection, and setting parameters using the NAL Research
SatTerm application. The six Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide the status of power state,
battery charging status, GPS fix, Bluetooth connection status, report message transmission
status, and Iridium connection status to the user. Using the
Power
and
Bluetooth
buttons,
activates the emergency/911 mode to send an emergency message with an increased reporting
rate. For detailed information on the emergency/911 mode, refer to
Section 2.2.1