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Kilo User Manual Version 3.0 

 

26 

 

 

If the driver is not present, download and install the 

Silicon Labs CP210x Device driver

.

 

Downloading the Flash 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.

 

Change the COM Port to what was seen in the device manager 

3.

 

Use the following settings: 

Baud Rate 

57.6k 

Parity 

None 

Data Bits 

8 

Stop Bits 

1 

 

 

 

Содержание Kilo

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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