SHOUT nano User Guide Version A
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5.
USB Port: Charges the battery, updates firmware, and sets up operating parameters
using a computer.
6.
Emergency: Sends an emergency 911 alert/notification.
7.
Guard: Protects emergency button from being accidentally activated.
8.
LED: Displays tracking and emergency statuses.
9.
Antenna: Embedded GPS antenna (DO NOT BLOCK).
10.
Antenna: External Iridium antenna* (DO NOT BLOCK).
*IMPORTANT: For best performance, NAL Research only recommends the use of the Maruwa
decafilar antenna. Performance degradation, including dropped coverage and shortened
battery life, can occur if a different antenna is used. NAL Research will void the warranty if the
SHOUT nano is replaced with a non-Sarantel antenna.
2.2
C
HARGING THE
B
ATTERY
The SHOUT nano package includes an AC wall adapter and a standard USB-to-mini USB cable.
The SHOUT nano is shipped with its internal lithium-ion battery partially charged. Fully charge
the SHOUT nano before use.
There are two ways of charging the SHOUT nano.
Use the supplied AC wall adapter. The charging time is approximately five hours.
Connect to a standard USB device—make sure to use the USB cable provided with the
SHOUT nano. Charging time using a USB port depends on the type of USB port.
o
USB 1.0 should be able to charge the SHOUT nano in about a day, assuming the port
is capable of producing an output current of 100 mA.
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USB 2.0 can charge the SHOUT nano battery in about four hours, assuming a
current output of 1.5 A.
NAL Research offers 12 Volts (Direct Current) (VDC) and 24–36 VDC chargers sold as separate
items. While using the SHOUT nano, a low-battery warning message appears when remaining
power is less than 10%.