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1. 7x CR123A 3 volt lithium batteries 21 volts nominal 1 4 Amp hours 22 Months 12 months subsurface 10 months at surface Based on 90 second repetition rate 1W 6x AA 1 5 volt batteries 9 volts nominal Varies by chemistry 1 8 Ah 3 4 Ah 18 Months 12 months subsurface 6 months at surface Based on 90 second repetition rate 1W Xeos Hammerhead 50 ohms 30uA 325mA 800mW Output User selectable 401 630 MHz to 401 656 MHz TTL level 9 600 baud Firmware bootloader standard 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F chassis 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F circuit board 50 C to 80 C 58 F to 176 F Submersible to 7 500m 24 606ft XMA 11K User Manual 14 Version 1 0 Appendix D Warranty Support and Limited Liability Xeos Technologies Inc warranties the XMA 11K to be free of defects in material or manufacturing for a period of one year following delivery Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part and will be done free of charge LIMITED WARRANTY Xeos Technologies Inc warrants that the product will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of one year from the date of receipt CUSTOMER REMEDIES Xeos Technologies Inc entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at Xeos Technologies Inc option either a return of the price paid or b repair or replacement of the product that does not meet Xeos Te2. USB adapter above and set the following parameters XMA 11K User Manual 8 Version 1 0 Port Settings DB Bits per second 2600 DI Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Data bits 8 DI i Canada 1 Country region 1 mmm Area code 302 Stop bits 1 x Phone number Ew corio a Connect using Restore Defaults EH Baud rate 9600 baud Data bits 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 5 Switch the blue and red switch to the OFF position and plug the 9 pin connector and alligator clip on the USB adapter as shown into the XMA 11K connector watch the polarity then switch the blue and red switch to the ON position 6 You should then see a message on the HyperTerminal window like this XMA 11K User Manual 9 Version 1 0 v HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Startup PTT v5 0 Operating Mode 1 Normal PTT L Connected 0 06 49 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 4 2 XMA 11K settable parameters Once the XMA 11K is connected to the computer you can begin configuring the parameters to your desired values The rest of this chapter describes each parameter and how to configure it NOTE The XMA 11K will not accept any commands until it is in the ASCII Terminal Mode To enter ASCII Terminal Mode simply type Set in the HyperTerminal window You will then see a gt symbol appear in the HyperTerminal window T
3. to be filled out and returned to User Services Once the signed order form has been received User Services will send a Program Overview to the user and the device will be authorized for deployment using Argos 3 3 3 Data Acquisition There are many different ways of accessing positioning data from Argos ArgosWeb is a secure website that displays location of the unit using Google Maps and has an option to download all collected data ArgosServer provides the user with remote access to Argos data with TELNET ArgosDirect allows data to be sent to the user through E mail FTP File Transfer Protocol or CD ROM ArgosShare allows users to share any collected data with other personnel ArgosMonitor monitors the position of unit unit state and any sensor data for changes in state Any change in state will create an alert that is sent to the user by E mail SMS Short Message Service or Fax For more information on Data Acquisition view the Argos Manual Ch 6 How to access Argo data at http www argos system org manual 4 Programming Your XMA 11K should be programmed with a hex ID and a repetition rate However if you need to change the ID or repetition rate this section will explain how to do that 4 1 Connecting the XMA 11K to your computer 1 Make sure that the antenna is attached to the XMA 11K To prevent damage to the transmitter 2 Plug the USB connector into a computer You may have to install a driver for the Silicon La
4. XMA 11K Argos Beacon User Manual Version 1 0 March 2013 Xeos Technologies Inc 36 Topple Drive Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada B3B 1L6 902 444 7650 www xeostech com Data Telemetry Specialists OLLAS Data Telemetry Specialists e D r d N North America Th N SHIPPED FROM Xeos Technologies Inc 36 Topple Drive Dartmouth NS B3B 1L6 How to contact us Email sales xeostech com Phone 902 444 7650 Fax 902 444 7651 http www xeostech com XMA 11K User Manual 2 Version 1 0 Contents 1 General Description a e De er te Eben Wd eO EY ed 4 2 Theory Of OPSAtiON REPTILES R 4 3 Operating Instr ctlOns eiii rer err re dave e t ie err ee eee edie aeg adde ee tee erbe tke aye ety 5 3 1 On Off Modes and Testing ss Wei hg celer bkn AR UEBER ERR DIS ec VER MERC UI FUA echte 5 3 2 Changing the Battel tes ood sta iati ct tad ae Nets A AEE T ANS 6 3 3 Working with ATBOS iioii a ide kasd didt RR A Bp bb pda bem pu NERA UU IDA M RUE 6 3 3 1 Overview of ATBOS EH 6 3 327 Account Setup EE 7 3 3 3 Data ACQuisSitiOns EE 7 SE eege ln H 4 1 Connecting the XMA 11K to your computer 7 4 2 XMA 1IK settable parameters iei empleo eph beso dtu teda a aas 10 4 2 1 Repetition Period Rep Rate es Udei ein sina YCC GAA Y Gud ti sa aeu 10 SN d E EE 10 4 2 3 Settings QUEM E 11 Appendix A Technical Specification Standard 12 Appendix B Technica
5. bs CP2102 chip in the adapter If necessary download the VCP Driver Kit for the computer operating system from the following web site XMA 11K User Manual 7 Version 1 0 http www silabs com products mcu Pages USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers aspx 3 Find out which COM port your computer has selected for the USB adapter by clicking on Control Panel System Hardware and Device manager Click the sign next to Ports COM amp LPT you will see a window like this BEE File Action View Help e m Ea PRm ARa Zb Human Interface Devices IDE ATAJATAPI controllers SB Imaging devices Bg Jungo te Keyboards 15 Mice and other pointing devices b Modems 2 Monitors x Multifunction adapters E Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT d LGE Bluetooth TransPort COM28 Jy PCI Parallel Port LPT3 Jy PCI Serial Port COM38 Jy PCI Serial Port COM39 Silicon Labs Ox USB to UAR 2 0 EH U4 SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers amp w Storage volumes 2 System devices Hl Universal Serial Bus controllers zl Next to the device labelled Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge you will see a COM port number This one Says COMS Take note of what yours says 4 Onthe computer run HyperTerminal Configure it to the COM port that Microsoft Windows selected for your CP2102
6. chnologies Inc Limited Warranty and that is returned to Xeos Technologies Inc with a copy of your receipt This Limited 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 90 days whichever is longer NO OTHER WARRANTIES Xeos Technologies Inc disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product or the accompanying written materials This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state to state NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In no event shall Xeos Technologies Inc or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of equipment for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this Xeos Technologies Inc product even if Xeos Technologies Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damages XMA 11K User Manual 15 Version 1 0
7. ected 0 20 38 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 NOTE use this command to verify the parameters you have changed XMA 11K User Manual 11 Version 1 0 Appendix A Technical Specification Standard Mechanical Material Tube Grade 9 Titanium Antenna Stainless Steel Spacer Glass Dimensions Length 13 9 L x 1 125 diam Diameter of tube 1 05 Antenna 7 length Weight Out of water 644g In water 431g O rings 568 019 70A DURO BUNA O Ring Lube Dow Corning compound Material Titanium Xeos Technologies Inc XMA 7500 SEE DWG HC XMA 11K User Manual 12 Version 1 0 Appendix B Technical Specification Short Mechanical Material Dimensions Weight O rings O Ring Lube Tube Grade 9 Titanium Antenna Stainless Steel Spacer Glass Length 16 23 L x 1 125 diam Diameter of tube 1 05 Antenna 7 length Out of water 820g In water 620g 568 019 70A DURO BUNA Dow Corning compound XMA 11K User Manual 13 Version 1 0 Appendix C Electrical Power Supply CR123A Internal Battery Supply Voltage Capacity Life expectancy Power Dissipation AA Internal Battery Supply Voltage Capacity Life expectancy Power Dissipation Electronics Digital Controller Antenna Output Impedance Sleep Current Transmit Current Channels Serial Interface Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Depth Rating
8. l Specification Short 13 Appendix C Electrical NEE 14 AppendixD Warranty Support and Limited Liability eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeene 15 XMA 11K User Manual 3 Version 1 0 1 General Description The XMA 11K is an independently powered self contained Argos beacon that is fully submersible to 7 500m 24 606 ft This beacon is designed to protect your valuable assets and make their recovery even easier The use of Argos makes your assets trackable from anywhere in the world and is packaged in an all titanium enclosure with a solid state surface sensor and optional remote head The XMA 11K is designed to meet or exceed you operational requirements for an ultra deepwater submersible beacon Inside the XMA 11K titanium chassis is a fully functional Argos PTT Stand alone transmitter that can be quickly integrated into mission specific packages or used alone to gather Doppler based position information The circuit board benefits from an incredibly small package and advanced power management making it an ideal choice for long range long term monitoring projects Advanced firmware provides multiple options for data acquisition The XMA 11K is intended for subsurface and surface deployments Xeos Technologies Inc Xeos manufactures other specific products for subsurface and surface applications See www xeostech com for details or call 902 444 7650 2 Theory of Operation The XMA 11K is intended for instantly locati
9. ng and recovering high value free drifting assets at sea with Argos Doppler accuracy After being activated the XMA 11K is submerged to a maximum depth of 11K meters where it enters Underwater Mode Here it monitors water conductivity between the top disk and the bulkhead for up to 2 years Once it reaches the surface XMA 11K will transmit its Doppler position and will continue to send is Doppler position until it is manually turned off the battery pack drops below the minimum voltage requirement of 7v or the XMA 11K is re submerged XMA 11K User Manual 4 Version 1 0 3 Operating Instructions 3 1 On Off Modes and Testing The XMA 11K beacon is turned ON and OFF through the use of an internal switch To turn XMA 11K ON open the tube and remove the circuit board Switch the switch to the ON position Screw the circuit board and antenna back into the tube Once turned on the device will transmit a pre programmed frequency Every time the device sends out a transmission a green LED will flash in the translucent antenna spacer To turn the device off repeat the above step but put the switch in the OFF position Once turned off the device will no longer transmit the pre programmed frequency ON OFF switch Note It is important that the beacon has a good view of the sky during any test so it is necessary to test the beacon outside of a building Note Cycling power for any reason for example by using the switch
10. o exit ASCII Terminal Mode type Sen the XMA will then go back to its regular operating mode 4 2 1 Repetition Period Rep Rate The Rep Rate is the amount of time between each transmission of the XMA 11K To change the Rep Rate Type SSRxxx and hit enter where xxx is the number of seconds that you want between each transmission Example to change the Rep Rate to 90 seconds Type SSRO90 and hit enter 4 2 2 HEXID The HEX ID is the unique identifier that the XMA 11K uses to transmit position data to the satellites To Change the HEX ID Type SSIxxxxxxx and Hit enter where xxxxxxx is the 7 digit HEX ID Example to change the HEX ID to 1A2B3C4 Type SSI1A2B3C4 and hit enter XMA 11K User Manual 10 Version 1 0 NOTE If you have an old 20 bit ID that only contains 5 digits you must enter two zeros 00 at the end of the 5 digits to make it 7 digits Otherwise the XMA will not accept the changes 4 2 3 Settings Query A settings query will display the Alpha related settings of the XMA 11K such as the HEX ID the Rep period the Channel and the transmit lifetime of the unit To display a settings Query Type SSQ The screen will then display a message like this v HyperTerminal File Edit Yiew Call Transfer Help De o 08 gt S0 Channel 9 R0 1054bc R1 112ffd Argos HexID 3e75c98 Argos Rep Period 90 seconds Argos Tx Lifetime 65535 Hours gt A Conn
11. the world as long as it is fitted with a compatible Argos transmitter Satellites orbiting close to the Earth receive messages transmitted from Argos compatible transmitters located on a deployed unit These messages are then re transmitted from the satellites to receiver stations located on the Earth The receiver stations then re transmit the messages to an Argos Processing Centre The Argos Processing Centre measures the Doppler Effect i e the change in frequency of a wave relative to wave origin and observer on the transmitted frequency Using this measurement position or original transmission can be calculated The Argos Processing Centre will process any data collected and then send both the XMA 11K User Manual 6 Version 1 0 collected data and the unit position to the user For more information related to Argos see the Argos website at http www argos system org or an Argos manual can be found at http www argos system org manual 3 3 2 Account Setup If the user does not already have an Argos account set up or the unit to be deployed does not have an Argos ID number an SUA System Use Agreement Form and or an ID Number Request Form must be filled out and given to User Services Both of these forms can be downloaded from https www argos system org html userarea forms en html Once the appropriate form and been processed a Service Contract Order Form and a Prices List will be sent back to the user These forms will also need
12. to turn OFF ON or by removing battery power will start the above water Alarm Mode XMA 11K User Manual 5 Version 1 0 3 2 Changing the Batteries The chassis can easily be taken apart by unscrewing the top antenna end off of the unit This must be done carefully as the circuit board is attached to the antenna and will come out of the unit when then top is taken off the chassis The batteries are inserted into the chassis with the positive end facing the circuit board and the negative end facing the bottom of the chassis When changing the batteries ensure that the plastic protecting sleeve is still within the chassis The XMA 11K accepts 6x 1 5V AA batteries in the standard chassis A short chassis that accepts 7 CR123A 3V lithium batteries is also available Top end connects to antenna Positive terminal battery Negative terminal battery Note Ensure that all batteries are inserted into the chassis with the correct polarity The negative terminal of the battery should be facing the bottom of the chassis The positive terminal of the battery should be facing the antenna and the circuit board Note The batteries inside the chassis are protected by a plastic tube When replacing batteries ensure that the plastic tube is still intact inside the chassis 3 3 Working with Argos 3 3 1 Overview of Argos Argos is a globally used location and data collection system It can be used to find any mobile object anywhere around
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