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Rover User Manual Version 3.0 

 

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Specifics 

This manual version is written with respect to Rover firmware build 4170. If you wish to acquire 
the latest firmware for your device, contact [email protected] 

Version History 

Version No. 

Date 

Description 

1.0 

Oct 2013 

Original Document 

2.0 

Jan 2015 

Rewrite, added information on updating 

2.5 

Oct 2017 

Document overhaul 

2.6 

Dec 2017 

Standardized Commands and Bluetooth info 

2.6.1 

Jan 2018 

Watch Circle information edits 

2.6.2 

Jan 2018 

Fixed error in default timers of Timer 3 

2.7 

Feb 2018 

Added further details to Bluetooth info (New BT update) 

2.8 

Apr 2018 

Rewrote Understanding Position Information section 

2.9 

Aug 2018 

Added changes for version 4170, encryption 

3.0 

July 2019 

Overhaul; messages expanded, alarm mode tips, flash memory 

 

Regular checks for the latest manual are suggested. Be sure to check 

Xeos Technologies’ manuals 

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Страница 1: ...Rover User Manual Surface Iridium Satellite Beacon with GPS Location Version 3 0 July 2019...

Страница 2: ...information on updating 2 5 Oct 2017 Document overhaul 2 6 Dec 2017 Standardized Commands and Bluetooth info 2 6 1 Jan 2018 Watch Circle information edits 2 6 2 Jan 2018 Fixed error in default timers...

Страница 3: ...ng the Rover 9 Power Up 9 Battery Installation 9 Magnet 9 Confirm Transmission 9 Operation 9 Understanding Position Information 10 Iridium Doppler position 10 Global Positioning System 11 Additional M...

Страница 4: ...h App 19 Messages to the Rover 20 Settings 20 Lifetime Stats 21 Stats 21 Timers 22 Rover ROBY Timer Intervals 23 Timer Command 23 Changing the Timers 24 Watch Circle 25 Enabling the Watch Circle 25 Se...

Страница 5: ...enance 35 Batteries 35 Choosing Batteries 35 Adding Replacing Batteries 35 O Rings 36 Removing the ROBY float 37 Recovery and Storage 37 Appendix A Part Sourcing Summary 38 Appendix B Technical Specif...

Страница 6: ...ace or subsurface applications to depths of 11 000m Theory of Operation The Rover is intended for providing regular location information on high value assets at the surface drifting or moored After be...

Страница 7: ...ximum outbound from beacon message size of 340 bytes and a maximum inbound to beacon message size of 270 bytes Rover end users must set up an approved data delivery account with their preferred servic...

Страница 8: ...e is a web based monitoring system which allows users to view and manage information from the Rover on a mapping system as well as view the messages in a human readable format XeosOnline also allows f...

Страница 9: ...GREEN LED on the top of the device remains solid The green LED 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: ...the device in the subject line regardless of its name on XeosOnline sbdservice sbd iridium com All messages from Iridium devices come from this address MOMSN 5866 Mobile Originating Message Serial Num...

Страница 11: ...These items can be enabled disabled by your Iridium provider if desired Global Positioning System Location information generated by the device itself is embedded in the SBD attachment sent via the Ir...

Страница 12: ...eep and flash the red LED at the top for 5 minutes or until the batteries have been corrected or replaced If this behavior persists even if the batteries are full and oriented correctly this indicates...

Страница 13: ...ext Short Message Type 0 can be used to read position messages as P Type Compressed Binary Position The default format for positions is compressed to save on Iridium data usage This binary format is p...

Страница 14: ...essed message is 26 bytes in size with an additional 11 bytes added for each additional stacked position ASCII Position Type P In ASCII position format only the most recent fix is sent at each interva...

Страница 15: ...ently used GPS repetition rate ird 10Mns Currently used Iridium repetition rate lat 47 57143 Latitude of latest fix lon 53 56037 Longitude of latest fix Sched hr 0 Timing offset of Iridium GPS session...

Страница 16: ...I 5 Value reported back from the modem Always a number between zero and five five being the strongest signal Orientation Change Message The Rover will automatically switch back and forth between the t...

Страница 17: ...nicate with the Iridium network commands will remain queued for five days Command Format Creating the File To create an SBD command open a new file in a text editor ex Notepad and save it using the sb...

Страница 18: ...o your unit and click on the Message Log Tab You will see the unlock code in the most recent outgoing messages Sending the Command To send your sbd command create a new email message with the followin...

Страница 19: ...ver to the right hand target list using the button Type your command s into the command box and press send Remember to include the dollar sign ahead of each command and enter each command on a separat...

Страница 20: ...es for GPS reset wcIC 85 Watch Circle Inner Percent gBL 24 Maximum saved GPS fixes gFQ 12 Maximum GPS fixes per message System Settings Sys PB Build Firmware Build BtP Y Bluetooth on or o BtT 5 Blueto...

Страница 21: ...Total successful Iridium connections Iridium On Time Total successful Iridium connections on first try Iridium Send Failures Non18 Iridium failures excluding RF drop Iridium Send Failures Type 18 Irid...

Страница 22: ...Rover User Manual Version 3 0 22 Timers The Rover has a combination of preset behaviors and configurable parameters Here is an outline of its normal default behavior...

Страница 23: ...lowed interval for this timer Timers Timer 0 Normal Used if none of the following modes are triggered Timer 1 Start up Used for the first hour after the unit is powered on Timer 2 Alarm Used once the...

Страница 24: ...limit on the ratio of GPS fixes to Iridium checks Regardless the method being used to communicate with the Rover timer commands are always the same format Example 1 timer SBD 2 10m Changes the SBD int...

Страница 25: ...functionality is enabled the specifics of the user s circle can be implemented Setting the Watch Circle The watch circle parameters can be set by sending the setcircle command using this format setci...

Страница 26: ...n Compressed At factory defaults the following message types are enabled for each mode Timer Mode Message Types 0 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 Sending msgenable with no follow up values will return the curr...

Страница 27: ...oval from enclosure to reach USB port 2 Take note of the COM port number in Control Panel Device Manager In this case COM8 Connect Using Terminal Emulator 1 Download terminal emulator software 2 Conne...

Страница 28: ...ion send the command aenbl 0 Setting Up Encryption on XeosOnline 1 Log in to XeosOnline and click on the Admin button at the top of the screen 2 Ensure that your organization is selected in the Organi...

Страница 29: ...mory Connect to the Rover using the Bluetooth App for Android If The device does not appear as advertising on the main page do one of the following Power cycle the device with a magnet or temporary ba...

Страница 30: ...positions it is prudent to clear the flash memory after extended deployments To delete the flash records send the command flasheraseuserdata The deleting process can take up to 30 seconds after which...

Страница 31: ...0 Bluetooth power On Off batt Show battery status settings Show all settings stats Show statistics since last powerup reset statsL Show Lifetime Statistics switch X 1 0 Switch component X On Off No pa...

Страница 32: ...n on automatically If there are still cells missing during the battery self test the Rover will beep and flash its red LED This should cease when all batteries are added so long as they are of good he...

Страница 33: ...hat said commands were acted upon 1 Send the scm command which will prompt the Rover to report its current timer intervals and last GPS fix This message also is automatically sent when one Timer Mode...

Страница 34: ...ove 38 as expected for successful test in the Location Log Message Log Location Log Deployment of the Rover Below are installation tips for the Rover Ensure that the Rover is moored with the white end...

Страница 35: ...ded When not in use the Rover should not have batteries installed Adding Replacing Batteries The batteries are configured in 6 columns of 3 batteries each Each column is labelled to show the correct o...

Страница 36: ...n To replace an O Ring Remove the old O ring using a soft tool toothpick to avoid scratching the o ring groove Clean all dirt away from the threads and grooves where the old O ring was seated using a...

Страница 37: ...very and Storage Once the Rover is recovered it is important that it be stored and maintained properly for future deployments As soon as possible after the Rover is recovered all batteries should be r...

Страница 38: ...k Section Source O rings may be purchased through Xeos Technologies Inc or from a variety of vendors Please call for assistance if required Maintenance O rings should be visually inspected prior to ea...

Страница 39: ...pp For backup USB firmware is on the Xeos Firmware Repository Validated users may log in and download the most up to date version as needed Maintenance Prior to each deployment the firmware version sh...

Страница 40: ...nel SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS chip Iridium Hardware 9603 Modem Electrical Battery Compliment 18 AA batteries Lithium or alkaline Operating Voltage 9 32V Nominal Voltage 13 5V Battery Capacity 3 0 Amp Hours...

Страница 41: ...ays 3 61 mths 136 days 4 47 mths 1 hour 1 hour 207 days 6 8 mths 255 days 8 38 mths 3 hours default 3 hours default 498 days 1 year 4 3 mths 612 days 1 year 8 12 mths 6 hours 6 hours 767 days 2 years...

Страница 42: ...Rover User Manual Version 3 0 42 Appendix D Engineering Diagram...

Страница 43: ...60494 Longitude 6 Number of satellites seen 43 Maximum SNR of fix 11 Time to fix 1 2 HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision 13 170 Loaded Voltage 12 120 Unloaded Voltage 0 Temperature 0 0 Speed 0 Headi...

Страница 44: ...mited 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 ninet...

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