OSKER User Manual Version 3.0
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Installation and Maintenance
Pre-deployment Storage
The OSKER is shipped in an off state with the magnet affixed to its space to preserve battery
power.
The unit’s batteries cannot be
changed by the user, so turning it off after any test is
necessary to preserve battery life.
Deployment
The intended use of the OSKER is a free-floating tracker, designed to follow the surface currents
of the body it is deployed in. As such it can be deployed quickly as a stand-alone unit without
supplementary equipment.
Additionally, turbulent seas cause the OSKER to flip frequently. The device has two GPS/Iridium
antenna assemblies for such events. Due to this the device can be deployed inverted as well as
label side up.
Finally, most use-cases will require deployment from the sea or air. The OSKER is able to be
deployed from oil rigs, boats and helicopters.
Recovery
Often, OSKERs are recovered from shorelines during or after their deployment life. A space on
the label for the OSKER is for a contact email or phone number if the user wishes to reacquire
the device directly. If the user does not specify contact information, Xeos supplies its own contact
information and will contact the deploying party.
Since the OSKER is not able to be opened, Xeos can, for a fee, refurbish the device with a new
enclosure and battery pack and retest the unit before returning to the customer for a new
deployment.
