UHF HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER USER MANUAL VERSION 05

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1 as UHF HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER USER MANUAL VERSION 05 DOCUMENT NUMBER: CS-02 The information given in this document is proprietary information. This information is the property of AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING and is provided for use by the customer only. It may not be communicated to any unauthorized person or copied in anyway without the permission of AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING CLASIFICATION : Restricted

2 . INTRODUCTION APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS FEATURES TRANSCEIVER FITMENT OPTIONS ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS GENERAL UHF TRANSCEIVER VHF RECEIVER (* OPTIONAL) GSM TRANSCEIVER (* OPTIONAL) PHYSICAL PARAMETERS UHF HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER AND PC APPLICATION OVER DISPLAY OVER DISPLAY LAYOUT MAIN MENU TAG ENTRY LIST STATUS BAR MAIN SCREEN ALARM AND ERROR SCREENS LOGIN SCREEN MENUS MENU TAG SETTINGS TAG GPS LOGGER TAG LOCATION TAG STATUS TAG GEOFENCE MENU UHF BASIC UHF GPS UHF DUAL VHF GSM MENU SAVED DELETE LOGGER SETTING SETTINGS MENU SYSTEM MENU VERSION MENU IMPORTANT NOTICE

3 . Introduction The UHF Handheld Transceiver provides wildlife animal tracking with the aid of Encrypted GPS, Digital Compass, Audio tones and RSSI indicators. Bi-directional communications between Transceiver and Tags allow for setting Operational Mode Settings, Status requests and GPS Log downloads. 2. Applicable Documents Animal wildlife Tracking Products Overview Tag User Manual AWT Tracker Quick Start Guide AWT Tracker Application Installation Instructions Table. Applicable Documents. 3. Features Receive Tag Data - Tag ID, Encrypted GPS, Log Data, RF Power, Operational Modes, Temperature, Battery Voltage, Software Version. Transmit Tag Configuration - Log Intervals, RF Power, Power Pulse, Operational Modes, Heartbeat Interval, Track Mode Interval, Track Mode, Status Request. Five Viewing Options - Basic, GPS, Dual, VHF and GSM Single or Multiple TAG tracking Dual Receive Signal Strength Indicator Internal Memory for storing GPS, UHF and VHF Log downloads Internal Signal Detection Buzzer Stereo Headphone Output Silent Mode Master Tag RS232 Interface Encrypted GPS and Digital Compass 28-bit Digital Encryption with Key Management via RS232 Interface 5-Digit Login Code Programmable Power Down Timers Battery Operated with Programmable Voltage Alarm Levels 4. Transceiver Fitment Options 3 - GSM Module (2G Global System for Mobile Communications Module) (* Optional) - VHF Module (Very-High Frequency Narrow Band Receiver Module) (* Optional) - SD-Card (Secure Digital Memory Card) (* Optional)

4 5. Abbreviations and Definitions AWT OP MODE RF DEF PLS PWR TK MODE TM OPTION TM INTVL NM INTVL TM TIMEOUT HB INT UHF GPS GSM M S H L RSSI S\W VER BAT NO CHG LED SEL ACCEL MAG VHF BIT DT KEKS DOP CUR dbm UTC Operational Mode Radio Frequency Default Pulse Power Track Mode Track Mode Option Track Mode Heartbeat Interval Normal Mode Heartbeat Interval Time Out Heart Beat Interval Ultra-High Frequency Global Positioning Satellite Global System for Mobile Communications Pending Tag Message Transceiver in Silent Mode Transceiver RF Power set to High Transceiver Contains Saved Log Data Receive Signal Strength Indicator Software Version Battery No Change Light Emitting Diode Selected Accelerometer Magnetic Very High Frequency Built in test Data Throttle Key Encryption Keys Dilution Of Precision Current Decibel Milli-Watt Coordinated Universal Time Table 2. Abbreviations. 4

5 Tag UHF Handheld Transceiver Heart Beat Logger Power Pulse Data Throttle GPS Logs UHF Logs VHF Logs Track Mode Normal Mode Sleep Mode Geofencing AWT Server A tag is defined as a unit to be placed on an animal (i.e. collar) that transmits a VHF, UHF, GSM or Satellite signal to be tracked. The UHF Handheld Transceiver is a tracking device that allows for bidirectional communications to and from the tag. A heart beat is a transmitted RF signal containing tag information. (absence/presence signals) Recording data over time or in relation to location. Typically GPS, UHF or VHF data A power pulse is one high power heart beat between many low power heart beats. Limit the data throughput (absence/presence signals only). GPS data: Data from UHF Tags contain Tag ID, GPS data, date, time, 3- axis accelerometer, temperature, movement, and ground speed. Absence/presence signals: Data from UHF Tags containing Tag ID, date and time from Transceiver, GPS coordinates from Transceiver and RSSI. Accelerometer, temperature will also be logged if enabled under the Activity menu. Note: If the Transceiver does not have GPS signal, no GPS and time data will be added to UHF Log. Absence/presence signals: Data from VHF Tags contain Tag frequency, date and time from Transceiver, GPS coordinates from Transceiver and RSSI. Note: If the Transceiver does not have GPS signal, no GPS data will be added to VHF Log. Track Mode is when the Tag is set to use maximum RF power while transmitting continuous GPS data. This mode will revert back to Normal Mode after a track mode timeout period to conserve battery power. Normal Mode of operation with low power settings while taking GPS Logs readings at set intervals. Sleep Mode is the lowest power mode with all features disabled. The Tag will only transmit a UHF signal and listen for new commands every 5 minutes. Geofencing is a virtual geographical boundary using the global positioning system. A computer dedicated to hosting s database, for clients to store or access data. Table 3. Definitions. 5

6 6. Electrical Parameters 6.. General - Operating Voltage : 4.5 2VDC (<0.5Watts) - Control Interface (Logs, key) : RS232 (5200bps, 8 Data bits, No Parity, Stop bit) - Audio Interface : Stereo (Left Tag, Right Tag) - Internal Buzzer : 80dB - Encryption : 28-bit Encryption with Key Management - Memory : Secure Digital Non-Volatile Memory (SD Card Internal) (* Optional) - GPS : MHz 6.2. UHF Transceiver - Crystal Frequency : 26MHz (<0ppm) - RF Power : +30dBm (Watt) - Over the Air Data Rate : 9600 Baud - Modulation : 2-FSK - UHF RF Receive Frequency : MHz - UHF RF Transmit Frequency : 433.5MHz - Channel Spacing : 200KHz - RX Filter Bandwidth : 58KHz - Deviation : 5.2KHz - Master Tag Interface : RS232 (5200bps, 8 Data bits, No Parity, Stop bit) 6.3. VHF Receiver (* Optional) - VHF Narrow band Receiver : 48 to 52Mhz - Sensitivity : -48 to -50dBm - Variable RF Gain Control : 80dB range - Frequency Increments : 0. KHz 6.4. GSM Transceiver (* Optional) - Connectivity : GPRS - Transmit Power : Class 4 (2W) at GSM850 and GSM900 : Class (W) at DCS800 and PCS Physical Parameters - Dimensions : Length 240mm, Width 00mm, Height 32mm - Weight : <Kg (excluding Batteries) - Operating Temperature : to +55 C - Humidity : 0% to 95% - Display : 64W x 28H pixel Backlight LCD (Blue, Green, Red) - Keypad : 8 key Backlight Numeric Keypad - UHF RSSI Indicators : 2 x 5 LED - Battery Compartment : 4 x AA Batteries (.5V each) - Audio Interface : 2.5mm Stereo Jack Socket - Power Interface : 2.5mm Power Socket - Antenna Interface : 3 x BNC Socket (50 ohm) 6

7 8. UHF Handheld Transceiver and PC Application Overview The figures below show the interfaces and indicators for the UHF Handheld Transceiver and AWT PC application. Special attention must be given to the services provided by the AWT PC application. The Transceiver service allows the UHF Handheld Transceiver to be connected to the PC application via the data port for live data (Not for downloading Log data). The IM-Sat service allow the PC application to receive data sent from the Inmarsat Towers (UHF/Satellite Towers) that are routed to the registered user. The GSM service allows the PC application to retrieve data from the AWT server that has been sent by GSM or Satellite Tag. This service will not retrieve data sent form a UHF Tag. VHF Antenna Connector UHF Antenna Connector (Left/Right) UHF RSSI indicator Green: < -30dBm Green: < -55dBm Green: < -75dBm Yellow: < -90dBm Red: < -00dBm Active Transceiver External Supply Minimum: +5 Volts DC Maximum: +5 Volts DC RS232 Data Interface Real time Transceiver data for use with AWT PC Application. RS232 Control Interface - Used to download saved log data from Tranceiver to AWT PC Application. - Used to upload Goefence parameters to Transceiver with the AWT PC Application. - Used for downloading encryption keys. Stereo Headphones output Transceiver : Used to connect UHF Transceiver to PC Application for live data IM-Sat Service :Used to access data via Inmarsat satellite towers GSM Service : Used to access GSM and satellite Tag data from AWT server 7 Figure. UHF Handheld Transceiver and PC Application Overview.

8 9. Display Overview 9.. Display Layout 9... To navigate the, use the left and right buttons. Pressing the enter button when a menu item is highlighted will bring up the sub menu. To exit a sub menu and return to the main menu press the cancel button. The s are as follows: - : Tag related functions such as Tag settings and requests. - : Displaying data on the screen. - : Viewing, deleting or setting Transceiver Log memory. - SETTINGS: Changing Transceiver settings. - SYSTEM: Viewing Transceiver settings. - VERSION: Transceivers software, encryption and ID version and numbers Tag Entry List The Tag Entry List can display up to eight tags at a time. If there are more than eight tags as shown in the Total Tag Counter, one can use the up and down buttons to scroll through the tags list. Scrolling will only be enabled when in the main menu Status Bar The status bar is used to display the following: - Transceivers own GPS co-ordinates and time (this is not the Tags GPS data) - Transceiver Silent mode (S) - Pending Tag Message (M) - Transceiver contains saved Log data (L) - Transceivers High power RF setting (H) - Data Throttle in hours and minutes (DT) - Battery Voltage Main Screen The Main Screen is used to display sub menus and Tag information. The Tag information will vary depending on the View menu selected Alarm and Error Screens 8 All Alarm and Error screens are indicated with a red display. Alarm notifications are just feedback for the user whereas Error screens require the Transceiver to be sent back to manufacturer for repairs.

9 Alarm screens: - Incorrect Code (user entered incorrect login code) - Tag Limit Reached (more than 00 Tags detected) - Memory Limit Reached (Transceivers internal memory) - Input Voltage To Low (battery or external voltage too low) - Invalid Tag ID - GSM Module Not Supported - VHF Module Not Supported - Tag ID Not in List (Requesting a Status from a tag that has not been detected by Transceiver) Error Screen: - Memory Error - Accelerometer Error - No Encryption Keys - Headphones Error - GSM Module Error - VHF Module Error Tag Entry List ALMS SETTINGS SYSTEM VERSION (Normal operation) (Track, Sleep, Geofence or Pending Message alarms) (Tag settings) (Display options) (Transceiver log memory) (Transceiver settings) (Transceiver current setup) (Software versions) S Main Screen Status Bar TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 S M L 5.V H Current Tag in counter Static RSSI indicator Maximum: 0dBm Minimum: -20dBm Silent Indicator Pending Tag Setting Message Transceiver has saved Log data Battery Voltage Transceivers Time / Data Throttle Transceivers High RF Power Transceivers GPS Co-ordinates Total Tag counter Tag ID With Pending Setting Message or Alarm 9 Figure 2. Display Layout.

10 9.2. Login Screen Logging into the Transceiver will require a 5 digit login code provided by the manufacturer in the form of an encryption certificate. Once the code is entered and authenticated with the preloaded encryption keys, the transceiver will always start in Basic View. This allows the system to immediately commence tracking using absence/presence signals from the tags. All system settings will be restored from last saved settings upon login. The Transceivers own GPS will immediately try and get PGS lock (>30 seconds using cold start at power up) and then display the coordinates and time at the bottom of the display. POWER Crypto Software Version: Algo Software Version: Tracker Software Version: Tracker2 Software Version: HandHeld Tracker ID Number: HandHeld Tracker SN: RUNNING BUILT IN TEST Fail 2 GSM MODULE ERROR Key Encryption Key Version: Keyset Version: Filling Scheme Version: Code: Login Code AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING Pass AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING 2 second timeout NO ENCRYPTION KEYS KeyManager UPLOAD KEKS NOW KeyManager Login Screen CODE: S/W Version: AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING TAG ID :SCANNING RSSI : OP MODE: SW VER : TIME : V :- -:- - Transceiver scanning for Tags Minute timeout INCORRECT CODE 2 second timeout Login Screen AFRICA WILDLIFE TRACKING UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL 2 second timeout UPLOAD KEYS NOW TAG ID : [20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :27 TIME :8sec V :- -:- - Transceiver has GPS lock TAG ID : [20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :27 TIME :24:29:40 2 POWERING DOWN V :- -:- - KeyManager UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL 2 second timeout Login Screen 2 Code Range Built In Test GSM MODULE ERROR CODEC ERROR VHF MODULE ERROR MEMORY ERROR MASTER TAG ERROR 0 Figure 3. Login Screen.

11 0. MENUS 0.. Menu The Tags menu enables the user to reconfigure a tag into different modes of operation, request Log data, Once off Location, status and Geofence data. Important: All messages are sent using the left antenna connector Tag Settings The items below describes the different settings available under the three operational modes (Normal, Track and Sleep Modes). See figure below for Normal, Track and Sleep Mode Range Settings. Normal Mode: - Normal Mode is a low power mode where the tag uses the least battery power. The tag will always revert back to this mode after a Track Mode. - RF Power is the transmit power setting for the Tag. - A Heartbeat Interval is the rate at which an absence/presence signal from tag is transmitted and is specified in seconds. - Power Pulse is a single heartbeat at maximum transmit power in Normal Mode only. - GPS Logger allows changing the GPS Log interval reporting. - Log Transmit selects how often to transmit the last GPS Log reading via the GSM of Satellite. - Geofence parameters such as Query, Apply and Disable are available. Applying the Geofence will require Geofence data to be pre-loaded into the Transceiver using the AWT PC Application. - The Activity option allows the Tag to be placed into a continuous Accelerometer state in Normal Mode, which allows the Tag to transmit raw accelerometer data at the heartbeat interval. Track Mode: - Track Mode is a high power mode where high power features are allowed to run for only a short period of time. Track mode will revert back to Normal mode after Track Mode timeout is reached. - RF Power is the transmit power setting for the Tag. - The Track Option allows for a continuous GPS or strobe LED. GPS data will be transmitted at the Heartbeat interval rate. - A Heartbeat Interval is the rate at which the GPS data is transmitted and is specified in seconds. - Track Mode is the time to revert back to Normal Mode and is specified in seconds. Sleep Mode: - Sleep Mode will disable all Tag features and will only transmit every 5 minutes to reduce battery power. (Note: this mode should not be used once Tag is deployed) Tag GPS Logger The items below describes the different options available under the GPS Logger menu. All these menus related to GPS Logs only.

12 Download All Logs: - This menu item allows all GPS logs to be downloaded from a single Tag at a time. If the download process is interrupted, it will do an auto retry after 5 seconds by sending another download all message to the tag, resuming from the last downloaded entry. Note that Logs are not deleted automatically after downloading. - All downloaded logs are stored with encrypted coordinates in the Transceivers internal memory, and will only be decrypted once download onto AWT PC application. Download Selected Logs: - The download all option allows GPS logs to be downloaded from a single Tag at a time between Start and Stop date/time. If no Date and time is entered, all data will be downloaded from the Tag. The auto retry will also apply to this option. Note that selected download Logs are not deleted automatically after downloading. - All downloaded logs are stored with encrypted coordinates in the Transceivers internal memory, and will only be decrypted once download onto AWT PC application. Query Logs: - The Query Logs will simply get the total GPS Log count from the Tag, but not download any Logs. Delete Logs: - This menu option will delete all logs from the Tag. It is recommended that the user does a query after issuing this message to confirm the Logs have been deleted as the Tag does not confirm Log deletion Tag Location The Tag Location requests the immediate once off GPS location from the selected Tag with the Tags response time being up to 20 seconds (allowing for GPS lock time). The Transceiver will automatically revert to the GPS View once this message has been sent to the selected tag. While waiting for the GPS data from the Tag, the Transceiver will display GPS OFF until a valid coordinate is received Tag Status A Tag Status Request will request a Tag to run a built in test and report back the results, along with its current and default setting. The current settings are those that are currently active, and the defaults are the settings that have been programmed into the Tag to be used at startup. The following information is returned on Tag Status Request: - Tag ID (Tag ID number reporting back the Status results) - Op Mode (Current Operational Mode) - Temperature (Current temperature in Degrees Celsius on Tag) - Battery voltage (Tags Battery Voltage) - Self-Test (Self-Test result) - S\W Version (Tags Software Version) - Cur GPS-log (Current GPS Logger reporting Interval) - Def GPS-log (Default GPS Logger reporting Interval) - Cur Power Pls (Current Normal Mode Power Pulse setting) - Def Power Pls (Default Normal Mode Power Pulse setting) - Cur NM-Int (Current Normal Mode Heartbeat Interval in seconds) 2

13 - Def NM-Int (Default Normal Mode Heartbeat Interval in seconds) - Cur TM-Int (Current Track Mode Heartbeat Interval in seconds) - Def TM-Int (Default Track Mode Heartbeat Interval in seconds) - Cur TM-Exit (Current Track Mode in seconds) - Def TM- Exit (Default Track Mode in seconds) - Cur RF-Pwr (Current Normal Mode RF power setting) - Def RF-Pwr (Default Normal Mode RF power setting) - Tag GPS (Built in Test result for GPS Module) - Tag Accel (Built in Test result for Accelerometer) - Tag Memory (Built in Test result for Memory) - Tag Battery (Built in Test result for Battery) - Tag RF Path (Built in Test result for RF Path) - Tag GSM (Built in Test result for GSM Module) - Tag SAT (Built in Test result for Satellite Module) - Norm Count (Normal Mode Heartbeat count since battery connected) - Track Count (Track Mode Heartbeat count since battery connected) - GPS Count (GPS Reading count since battery connected) - Dload Count (GPS Log Download count since battery connected) Tag Geofence The Tag Geofence has the following options: - Query Geofence request the four coordinates forming the Geofence perimeter from the Tag, with the top left corner being the N/W Latitude and Longitude and the bottom right corner being the S/E Latitude and Longitude. A coordinate set to Off means that Geofence perimeter is not active. - Clear Geofence Alarms sends a message to the selected Tag to clear any Geofence perimeter breach alarm. - Apply sends the new Geofence parameters consisting of a set of two coordinates. These parameters must be uploaded into the Transceiver using the PC application. - Geofence with four perimeter boundries Geofence with two perimeter boundries Breach Alarm Breach Alarm Latitude Latitude Logitude North/West corner Off North/West corner Breach Alarm Tag Breach Alarm No breach Alarm Tag Breach Alarm South/East corner Logitude South/East corner Logitude Latitude Off Breach Alarm Figure 4. Geofence Overview. No breach Alarm 3

14 TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 - TAG SETTINGS - TAG GPS LOGGER - TAG LOCATION - TAG STATUS - TAG GEOFENCE - TAG SETTINGS - TAGF GPS LOGGER - TAG LOCATION - TAG STATUS - TAG GEOFENCE - TAG SETTINGS - TAG GPS LOGGER - TAG LOCATION - TAG STATUS - TAG GEOFENCE 2 - TAG SETTINGS - TAG GPS LOGGER - TAG LOCATION - TAG STATUS - TAG GEOFENCE 2 - TAG SETTINGS - TAG GPS LOGGER - TAG LOCATION - TAG STATUS - TAG GEOFENCE 2 TAG ID: ---- TAG ID: ---- TAG ID: ---- TAG ID: ---- TAG ID: ---- OP MODE : TRACK RF POWER :NO CHG TK OPTION :NO CHG TK MODE IT:----sec TK MODE TO:----sec - DOWNLOAD ALL - DOWNLOAD SEL - QUERY - DELETE REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG M 5.V STOP STOP OP MODE :NORMAL RF POWER :DEFAULT H BEAT INT:----sec PWR PULSE :DEFAULT GPS LOGGER: HOUR SETTING READY SCANNING FOR TAG M 5.V - DOWNLOAD ALL - DOWNLOAD SEL - QUERY - DELETE START : : : : STOP : : : : YY:MM:DD:HH:MM - DOWNLOAD ALL - DOWNLOAD SEL - QUERY - DELETE - DOWNLOAD ALL - DOWNLOAD SEL - QUERY - DELETE M M M 5.V REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG M 5.V Wait for Tag to tag in LOGGER : QUERING TAG ID : 2 ENTRIES: 80 LOGGER TX : NO CHG 4 GEOFENCING: APPLY ACTIVITY : NO CHG DONE LOGGER : DOWNLOADING TAG ID : 2 ENTRIES: 20/80 LOGGER : DOWNLOADING TAG ID : 2 ENTRIES: 80/80 DONE L 5.V Log data now saved to Transceiver memory 3 If connection lost. Auto retry after 5 seconds OP MODE REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG : SLEEP LOGGER : DOWNLOADING TAG ID : 2 ENTRIES: 20/80 AUTO RETRY L 5.V Download remaining data LOGGER : DOWNLOADING TAG ID : 2 ENTRIES: 60/60 DONE L 5.V Log data now saved to Transceiver memory MSG 5.V ONCE OFF LOCATION SCANNING FOR TAG : RSSI: TIME:80sec GPS OFF S GPS W Waiting for once off location coordinated from Tag. Could take up to 20 seconds N REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG E Cancel Status Request REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG M 5.V TAG ID :SCANNING OP MODE : TEMPERATURE: BAT VOLTAGE: SELF TEST : M 5.V Tag status received TAG ID : OP MODE :NORMAL TEMPERATURE:28 C BAT VOLTAGE:3.6VOLTS SELF TEST :PASS S/W VERSION:34 CUR GPS-LOG: HOUR DEF GPS-LOG: HOUR CUR PWR-PLS:/0 SELF TEST :PASS CUR NM-INT :0sec DEF NM-INT :0sec CUR TM-INT :5sec DEF TM-INT :5sec CUR TM-EXIT:600sec DEF TM-EXIT:600sec CUR RF-PWR :+0dBm DEF RF-PWR :+0dBm TAG GPS :PASS TAG ACCEL :PASS TAG MEMORY :PASS TAG BATTERY:PASS TAG RF PATH:PASS TAG GSM TAG SAT :PASS :PASS NORM COUNT :024 TRACK COUNT:0 GPS COUNT :950 DLOAD COUNT:8 5 - QUERY GEOFENCE - CLR GEOFENCE ALARM 2 M 5.V 2 REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG TAG ID : N/W LAT : S N/W LONG: W S/E LAT : S S/E LONG: W GPS Tag ID 9999 (Selects one TAG) 0 (Selects any TAG) Operational Modes & Alarms NORMAL TRACK (Track Mode Alarm) TRACK-GPS (Track Mode with GPS Alarm) TRACK-LED (Track Mode with LED Alarm) G-FENCE (Geofence Breach Alarm) SLEEP MODE (Sleep Mode Alarm) - QUERY GEOFENCE - CLR GEOFENCE ALARM 2 REQUEST READY SCANNING FOR TAG GPS LOGGER OFF : Switch off GPS logger 0 MIN : Take GPS log reading every 0 minutes HOUR : Take GPS log reading every hour 3 HOURS : Take GPS log reading every 3 hours 6 HOURS : Take GPS log reading every 6 hours 2 HOURS : Take GPS log reading every 2 hours 24 HOURS : Take GPS log reading every 24 hours 48 HOURS : Take GPS log reading every 48 hour M 5.V LOGGER TX OFF : Never transmits GPS Log data / : Transmits GPS Log data for every Log taken /2 : Transmits GPS Log data every 2 nd Log taken /3 : Transmits GPS Log data every 3 rd Log taken.. /2 : Transmits GPS Log data every 2 th Log taken TAG STATUS COUNTERS NORM COUNT : Maximum count displayed is TRACK COUNT : Maximum count displayed is GPS COUNT : Maximum count displayed is DLOAD COUNT : Maximum count displayed is Figure 5. Tags Menu. 4

15 Operational Mode RF Power Normal Mode Track Mode Sleep Mode Range Default Range Default -30dBm to +0dBm +0dBm -30dBm to +30dBm +30dBm +0dBm Heartbeat to 600 seconds 0 seconds to 600 seconds 5 seconds Power Pulse (+30dBm) None /2 /0 /20 /30 /40 /50 /0 is typical but may change 300 seconds Off Off Off Off 0 Minutes Hour Hours GPS Logger 3 Hours is typical but 6 Hours may change Off Off Off 2 Hours 24 Hours 48 Hours / Variable Log Off is typical but Off Off Off Transmit / to /2 may change Activity On/Off Off Off Off Off Track Mode Option Track Mode Time Out Off Off GPS LED Off Off to 999 seconds This setting will be restored to the default setting upon mode change. GPS On 0 minutes This setting will not be restored to the default setting upon mode change and must be explicitly changed by the user under the Tag menu. This setting is not changeable under current mode. Table 4. Normal, Track and Sleep Mode Range Settings. Off 5

16 Power up Menu Set tags operational mode to Track Mode. GPS will be turned on by default. Menu Set Transceivers View to UHF GPS and select tags ID Wait for Tag to get GPS lock and then transmit the data to Transceiver Transceivers GPS has lock Wait for Track Mode Interval time. If Track Mode, Tag will return to Normal Mode Yes No Calculate distance and bearing (from Transceiver to Tag) using Transceiver and Tags GPS data. Display only Tags GPS coordinates. Transceiver held horizontal No Yes Display distance and bearing from Transceiver to tag using compass. Display distance and bearing only. Compass not active. 6 Figure 6. Using Track Mode to track a Tag.

17 0.2. Menu The View menu allows for different information to be displayed on the screen. The default view is UHF Basic View. All the Viewing options allow for audio tones to be generated for Tag detection dependent on the Tag ID entered. Entering a 0 will generate a tone for any Tag detected, else only on the selected Tag number entered. Pressing the Silent button will mute the Transceiver. The headphones are never muted, and will also be played in stereo for UHF Dual view. The headphones have the added feature of playing a higher pitched tone for higher RSSI signals. RSSI levels range from -20 to 0, with 0 being the strongest UHF Basic View To use the UHF Basic View a UHF antenna must be connected to the left antenna connector. The Transceiver will then display basic information from detected Tags. This Menu option allows for single or multiple Tags to be viewed. If 0 is entered as a Tag ID, it will allow any Tag to be displayed. This View will automatically allow Activity (Continuous Accelerometer) data from the Tag to be viewed in the form of Pitch and Roll if available. The Tag will send the raw accelerometer data (X, Y and Z data) with the Transceiver converting it to Pitch and Roll UHF GPS View To use the UHF GPS View a UHF antenna must be connected to the left antenna connector. The Transceiver will then display basic information and GPS data (if Tag has GPS signal) from detected Tags. This Menu option allows for single or multiple Tags to be viewed. If 0 is entered as a Tag ID, it will allow any Tag to be displayed. This view also allows for distance and bearing of Tag in relation to the Transceiver, provided both have GPS signal. Using the up and down arrow keys will toggle between coordinates only and distance/bearing. Holding the Transceiver horizontal will allow the built in compass to operate with a line pointing in the direction of the transmitting Tag UHF Dual View To use the UHF Dual View a UHF antenna must be connected to both the left and right antenna connectors. The Transceiver will then display basic information from detected Tags. This Menu option allows for single or multiple Tags to be viewed. If 0 is entered as a Tag ID, it will allow any Tag to be displayed. This view is useful in scanning for Tags in different directions, for example in an aircraft. Important: All messages are transmitted from the left antenna connector. 7

18 VHF View To use the VHF View a VHF antenna must be connected to VHF antenna connector. The Transceiver will then scan for a CW tone on the selected frequency. Note that the Transceiver is now a VHF Receiver and will not be capable of sending messages to the Tags. There are also channels available for storing and recalling VHF Receiver settings GSM View To use the GSM View no antenna is required as the GSM module has a built in antenna. The GSM view allows data to be retrieved from the AWT server and displayed in a similar manor to the GPS View. This option does require a valid Tag ID to be entered. The GSM module will then have 3 attempts to retrieve the data, if unsuccessful it will revert back to the basic UHF view. The RSSI levels for the GSM module are 0 to 3, with 3 being the strongest signal strength. This view also allows for distance and bearing of Tag in relation to the Transceiver, provided both have GPS signal. Using the up and down arrow keys will toggle between coordinates only and distance/bearing. Holding the Transceiver horizontal will allow the built in compass to operate with a line pointing in the direction of the transmitting Tag. 8

19 TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 Entering zero will display any Tag in main display Entering zero will display any Tag in main display TAG : N RSSI:-65dBm TIME: W E DIST:.2KM BEAR:90 NNE S GPS TAG : SPEED:3KPH N DOP : 0M W E S W S GPS TAG ID: ---- TAG ID: UHF BASIC - UHF GPS - UHF DUAL - VHF - GSM (0=ANY TAG) TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 Normal Heartbeat data from Tag TAG ID :[20] TEMP :28 C ACTIVITY:256 4 ROLL Y : 29.0 PITCH X :+35.8 Continues Accelerometer Data from Tag Pitch Y Roll X 0 Tag +80 Note: The orientation of the Tag in the collar will affect the X and Y data. - UHF BASIC - UHF GPS - UHF DUAL - VHF - GSM (0=ANY TAG) TAG : RSSI:-65dBm N TIME: W E GPS OFF S GPS Tag GPS is off. Only Absence/ presence signal recieved - UHF BASIC - UHF GPS - UHF DUAL - VHF - GSM TAG ID: ---- (0=ANY TAG) Entering zero will display any Tag in main display TAG ID : RSSI LEFT :-59dBm RSSI RIGHT:-65dBm DIRECTION :LEFT TIME :24:29 Tag ID 9999 (Selects one TAG) 0 (Selects any TAG) Operational Modes & Alarms NORMAL TRACK (Track Mode Alarm) TRACK-GPS (Track Mode with GPS Alarm) TRACK-LED (Track Mode with LED Alarm) G-FENCE (Geofence Breach Alarm) SLEEP MODE (Sleep Mode Alarm) GSM INITIALISING (Initialiasing GSM Module) CONNECTING (Connecting to GSM Network) CONNECTED (Connected to AWT Server) LOADING DATA (Loading Tag information) Continues Accelerometer Data Tag sends raw X, Y and Z accelerometer data, and Transceiver interprets it as Roll and Pitch. Pitch range: -80 to +80 Roll range: -80 to +80 Activity: 0 to UHF BASIC - UHF GPS - UHF DUAL - VHF - GSM 2 VHF module not fitted FREQ:5.70MHz VOL :0dB db GAIN:3dB db CHAN: SAVE RSSI:-50dBm VHF NOT SUPPORTED CANNOT CONNECT TO AWT SERVER - UHF BASIC - UHF GPS - UHF DUAL - VHF - GSM 2 GSM module not fitted Invalid TAG ID TAG :692 N DATE:6:06: TIME: W E S W S NO DATA FOR SELECTED TAG TAG ID: GSM []:CONNECTED SIMCARD:OK SIGNAL :8dBm NETWORK:Vodacom Cannot Connect TAG data No TAG data 2 ALRM :NONE N SPEED:3KPH 692 DOP :0M W E DIST :.2KM BEAR :90 NNE S BATT:3.6V N TEMP:30 C 692 : HOUR W E RSSI:dBm VER :34 S GSM NOT SUPPORTED Figure 7. View Menu Menu The Logs menu is used to view, delete or configure the memory in the Transceiver for downloading log data from Tags. Transceivers is fitted with two types of memory, namely SC-Card that is capable of storing up to 0 million log entries and Flash memory capable of up to 2000 log entries. Transceiver that are not fitted with SC-Cards will by default use the Flash memory and will not be able to save UHF and VHF log data. Only GPS Logs are allowed to be stored on flash memory due to size constraints. Transceiver that have saved log data in memory will display a L in the status bar. 9

20 0.3.. View Saved Logs The view menu provides a summary of the log data on the Transceivers memory, this includes a log entry count and memory percentage used. It must be noted that the transceiver does not process the data and therefore downloading the same data from a tag will result in duplicate entries on the Transceiver. Each entry will be counted whether it a duplicate copy or not. However, when downloading the log data to the PC application, all duplicate data will be discarded. To download (or delete) log data from the Transceiver follow the procedure below: - Connect the serial cable provided to the computers serial port. - Connect the other end to the Transceivers Controls Port. - Power up the Transceiver and enter Login Code. - Run AWT PC application and press the Download Logs Icon on the Home tab. - Follow the applications download procedure till done Delete Logs The delete menu option allows for logs to be deleted from the Transceivers memory Logger Setting The logger setting menu option allows for UHF and VHF logs to be enabled or disabled. Enabling UHF logs: - Enabling UHF logs will allow the Transceiver to record any UHF Tag activity and as a result use large amounts of memory. - Can only be enabled if a SD-Card has been installed. - Saved data from UHF Tags contains Tag ID, date and time from Transceiver, GPS coordinates from Transceiver and RSSI. Note: if the Transceiver does not have GPS signal, no GPS data will be added to UHF Log. Enabling VHF logs: - The Transceiver must be fitted with a VHF module for logging VHF data. - Saved data from VHF Tags contains Tag frequency, date and time from Transceiver, GPS coordinates from Transceiver and RSSI. Note if the Transceiver does not have GPS signal, no GPS data will be added to VHF Log. 20

21 TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 L 5.V - SAVED - SAVED - SAVED - SAVED - SAVED - DELETE GPS - DELETE GPS - DELETE GPS - DELETE GPS - DELETE GPS - DELETE UHF - DELETE UHF - DELETE UHF - DELETE UHF - DELETE UHF - DELETE VHF - DELETE VHF - DELETE VHF - DELETE VHF - DELETE VHF - LOGGER SETTINGS - LOGGER SETTINGS - LOGGER SETTINGS - LOGGER SETTINGS - LOGGER SETTINGS L 5.V M 5.V 2 L 5.V 2 L 5.V 2 GPS ENTRIES:024 UHF ENTRIES:OFF VHF ENTRIES:OFF MEMORY USED:0.0% L 5.V SC-Card installed DONE DONE DONE - ENABLE UHF - DISABLE UHF - ENABLE UHF - DISABLE VHF MEMORY 0.0% Full DONE L 5.V Flash Memory (No SD-Card) SD-CARD NOT INSERTED Figure 8. Logs Menu. L 5.V No SD-Card Inserted VHF NOT SUPPORTED L 5.V VHF Module Not Installed 2

22 Download Logs: Used to download save logs on UHF Transceiver DOWNLOADING LOG DATA 2 second timeout once complete Control Port GPS Logger download interface 22 Figure 9. Downloading Logs from Transceiver.

23 0.4. SETTINGS Menu The Settings Menu allows the user to change the settings related to the Transceiver only. Once a setting change has been made, it takes immediate affect and is stored in non-volatile memory. The next time the transceiver is powered up, all these settings are applied. If an out of range message is made, the last setting will be kept and an out of range message will be shown. The table below shows the factory default settings and describes each items function. The Settings Menu structure is shown in the figure below with all the minimum and maximum ranges. Setting Defaults Item Description Phones Volume.5dBm External stereo headphone output volume Power Down Time Never Time to power down the transceiver to save battery power Voltage Alarm 4.5Volts Minimum input voltage alarm Time Zone 2Hours Hour offset to add to UTC time Backlight Colour Blue Backlight screen colour Keypad Backlight On Keypad backlight on/off setting Load the encryption keys. Load Keysets - This is done by manufacturer to match Tag keys. Transceivers RF output power setting. RF Power Low Low power is +0dBm and high power is +30dBm Data Throttle Off Allows tag data through only once in selected time (hours and minutes). Red RSSI LED will show signal detected but data will not be processed or displayed. Clear Tag Entries - Clear all Tag entries from Tag list Tag Timer 999seconds Time in seconds since last tag in. Transceivers GPS time will be used if Tag Timer is set to off UHF Test Tag Off Built in UHF test Tag Restore Defaults - Restores all settings to factory defaults Table 5. Default Transceiver Settings. 23

24 SETINGS TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29: Phones Volume 0.dB to 5.5dB Power Down Time 9999 sec 0 Never Voltage Alarm Level 4.5 to 2.0 volts SETINGS SETINGS SETINGS SETINGS SETINGS - HEADPHONE VOLUME - HEADPHONE VOLUME - HEADPHONE VOLUME - HEADPHONE VOLUME - HEADPHONE VOLUME - POWER DOWN TIME - POWER DOWN TIME - POWER DOWN TIME - POWER DOWN TIME - POWER DOWN TIME - VOLTAGE ALARM - VOLTAGE ALARM - VOLTAGE ALARM - VOLTAGE ALARM - VOLTAGE ALARM - TIME ZONE - TIME ZONE - TIME ZONE - TIME ZONE - TIME ZONE - BACKLIGHT COLOUR - BACKLIGHT COLOUR - BACKLIGHT COLOUR - BACKLIGHT COLOUR - BACKLIGHT COLOUR Time Zone -2 to +2 Hours RF Power Low : +0dBm Hight : +30dBm Data Throttle 0 Minutes to 24 Hours SETINGS PHONES VOLUME _._ (db) (0.dB to 5.5dB) 5.V SETINGS 2 POWER DOWN TIME --- (Minutes) (0=NEVER) 5.V SETINGS 3 VOLTAGE ALARM --.- (Volts) (4.4 to 2.0Volts) 5.V SETINGS SETINGS 4 - BACKLIGHT BLUE TIME ZONE Blue - BACKLIGHT GREEN <+00> (Hours) Green SETINGS SETINGS SETINGS SETINGS DONE DONE DONE DONE SETINGS TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 5.V Previous Settings Screen On Off SETINGS - KEYPAD BACKLIGHT - LOAD KEYSETS - RF POWER - DATA THROTTLE - TAG TIMER 5.V SETINGS - KEYPAD LIGHT ON - KEYPAD LIGHT OFF 5.V SETINGS - KEYPAD BACKLIGHT - LOAD KEYSETS - RF POWER - DATA THROTTLE - TAG TIMER 5.V SETINGS UPLOAD KEYS NOW Wait for encryption keys to be loaded. Then power down and restart Transceiver. 5.V High Low 5 SETINGS - KEYPAD BACKLIGHT - LOAD KEYSETS - RF POWER - DATA THROTTLE - TAG TIMER 5.V SETINGS - HIGH POWER - LOW POWER DONE 5.V SETINGS 6 SETINGS - KEYPAD BACKLIGHT - LOAD KEYSETS - RF POWER - DATA THROTTLE - TAG TIMER 5.V SETINGS DATA THROTTLR --:-- HH:MM (0Minute to 24 Hours) DONE SETINGS SETINGS - KEYPAD BACKLIGHT - LOAD KEYSETS - RF POWER - DATA THROTTLE - TAG TIMER 5.V SETINGS TAG TIMER --- (Seconds) (0=NEVER) 5.V DONE SETINGS H 2 second timeout 2 second timeout SETINGS TAG ID :[20] RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE:NORMAL SW VER :34 TIME :24:29:40 DT 0:30 Tags will only tag in every DT time. Red RSSI LED will indicate signal detected. 2 second timeout Previous Settings Screen SETINGS - CLEAR TAG ENTRIES - UHF TEST TAG - RESTORE DEFAULTS SETINGS - CLEAR TAG ENTRIES - UHF TEST TAG - RESTORE DEFAULTS SETINGS - CLEAR TAG ENTRIES - UHF TEST TAG - RESTORE DEFAULTS 5.V 5.V 5.V SETINGS - KEYPAD LIGHT ON On - KEYPAD LIGHT OFF SETINGS UPLOAD KEYS NOW 5 SETINGS - HIGH POWER High - LOW POWER Off 5.V 5.V Low 5.V Wait for encryption keys to be loaded. Then power down and restart Transceiver. SETINGS DONE 24 2 second timeout Figure 0. Settings Menu.

25 0.5. SYSTEM Menu The System Menu allows the user to view all the system settings that have been stored in non-volatile memory. These settings can only be changed under the Settings menu. SETTINGS SYSTEM TAG ID : RSSI :-65dBm OP MODE :NORMAL SW VERSION:E TIME STAMP:24:29: S 5.V W SETTINGS SYSTEM INPUT VOLTAGE:4.5V TAG TIMER :999sec POWER DOWN :NEVER TIME ZONE :2Hrs PHONES VOLUME:.5dB S 5.V BRC W Accel Y 0 Accel Z Deg (Pitch) Accel X Deg (Roll) 0.6. VERSION Menu SETTINGS SYSTEM ACCEL MAG DEG X Y Z TEMP 25 C DIR 38 N S W 5.V BRC Figure. System Menu. All Software, Encryption and Transceiver versions are displayed under this menu item. SYSTEM VERSIONS TAG ID : RSSI : OP MODE: SW VER : TIME : V - -:- -:- - SYSTEM VERSIONS SYSTEM VERSIONS - SOFTWARE VERSION - SOFTWARE VERSION - ENCRYPTION VERSION - ENCRYPTION VERSION - TRANSCEIVER ID - TRANSCEIVER ID SYSTEM VERSIONS - SOFTWARE VERSION - ENCRYPTION VERSION - TRANSCEIVER ID V V V 5.V :- -: :- -: :- -:- - SYSTEM VERSIONS SYSTEM VERSIONS SYSTEM VERSIONS SW BUILD VER :0.00 HANDSET SN: TRANSCEIVER ID:000 LEFT TAG VER :0.00 KEK VER : RIGHT TAG VER:0.00 KEYSET VER: CRYPTO VER :0.00 FILL VER : ALGO VER : V 5.V BAS V V :- -: :- -: :- -: Figure 2. Versions Menu.

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