Enhancing Your

Enhancing Your Connectivity

with Universat Italia Services
Connectivity
with Universat Italia Services

G LOB AL S ATE LLI TE C OMM U NI C ATI ONS

INMARSAT-C
Data Reporting & Polling Services
User Guide
Version May 2014

May 2009. This edition of the User Manual has been updated with information available at the date of issue. This edition supersedes all
earlier versions of this manual. This publication has been compiled with the greatest possible care, but no rights may be derived from its
contents.

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1 INTRODUCTION 5

1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5

1.2 CUSTOMER SERVICES 5
1.3 REGISTRATION FOR DATA REPORTING & POLLING 5
1.4 BILLING AND CHARGES 5

2 WHAT IS DATA REPORTING AND POLLING (DR&P) 6

2.1 DATA REPORTING 6

2.2 POLLING 6

3 DNID (DATA NETWORK ID) 7

3.1 OVERVIEW 7
3.2 HOW A DNID IS USED 7
3.3 DOWNLOADING DNIDS 7
3.4 MEMBER NUMBERS 7
3.5 MULTIPLE DNIDS IN A TERMINAL 7
3.6 DNIDS & OCEAN REGIONS 8

4 PROCEDURE FOR DOWNLOADING DNIDS 9

4.1 CHECKING SUCCESSFUL DOWNLOADING 9

4.2 POSSIBLE PROBLEMS DURING DOWNLOADING 9
4.3 ADDING MORE TERMINALS 9
4.4 EXISTING DNIDS FOR NEW OCEAN REGIONS 10
4.5 DELETING DNIDS 10

5 DELIVERY OF DATA REPORTS 11

5.1 DATA REPORT FORMATS 11

5.2 DELIVERY OF DATA REPORTS VIA INTERNET E-MAIL 13

6 POLLING VIA INTERNET (E-MAIL) 14

6.1 HOW TO SEND A POLL COMMAND 14

7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2-STAGE ACCESS 15

7.1 VIA PSDN X25 15

7.2 VIA TCP/IP 15
7.3 HOW TO SEND A POLL USING TWO-STAGE ACCESS 16
7.4 HOW TO RETRIEVE DATA REPORTS USING TWO-STAGE ACCESS 16
7.5 POLL PARAMETERS 16

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8 EXAMPLES OF POLL COMMANDS AND DNID RETRIEVAL FOR TRIMBLE GALAXY TERMINALS 18

8.1 TRIMBLE GALAXY POLLING COMMANDS 18 8.1.1 EXAMPLE OF PROGRAM POLL FORMAT 18
8.1.2 EXAMPLE OF INITIATE - START POLL FORMAT 18 8.1.3 EXAMPLE OF STOP POLL FORMAT 18
8.1.4 DOWNLOAD DNID POLL – SPECIFIC PERMISSION REQUIRED 19
8.1.5 DELETE DNID POLL – SPECIFIC PERMISSION REQUIRED 19
8.1.6 IMMEDIATE POLL EXAMPLES 19
8.1.7 PROGRAM, INITIATE AND STOP POLL 25

APPENDIX A – DIAL-IN NUMBERS / ADDRESSES 28

APPENDIX B – GLOSSARY 29

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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This manual describes the principles of Data Reporting and Polling and how to set-up this service via Universat. In general
Data Reporting and Polling is integrated in logistic information systems (for instance a fleet management system). The most
common implementation is for vessel position reporting. This manual does not give a description of the different systems.

1.2 Customer Services

For more information on Data Reporting, Polling and other Universat services please contact:

Customer Support Tel:

+39 (0)6 5814292

Fax: +39 (06) 62206132

Email: [email protected]

1.3 Registration for Data Reporting & Polling

To register for this service, please complete the Data Reporting and Polling Service application form. After your account
has been established, Universat Customer Services will provide you with the following information:
• DNID number + member number(s)
• Username and password for access via Internet TCP/IP, Internet e-mail or X25 (PSDN)

Note that although X25 is still supported by Stratos, many terrestrial providers globally are discontinuing
the service.

Contact Universat Customer Services for an application form

[email protected]

1.4 Billing and Charges

The Data Reporting and Polling service requires direct billing from Universat. Each month you will receive a specified bill
containing:
• Charge per Poll (shore to ship control command)
• Charge per member number for each data report depending on the size:

Small (1-8 bytes)

Medium (9-20 bytes)
Large (21-32 bytes)
A price list is available at Universat Customer Services [email protected]

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2 What is Data Reporting and Polling (DR&P)

Data Reporting and Polling are Stratos Value Added Services provided by Universat based on Inmarsat-C

The Data Reporting service is intended for transferring small quantities of data (e.g. a position report) from an Inmarsat-C
terminal to a specific terrestrial destination defined by the customer. This address can be an Internet email address or
TCP/IP. Delivery to X25, fax or telex are also possible but are not widely used in today’s industry.

The Polling service allows a fleet manager or other authorized entity to send control commands (polls) to the Inmarsat-C
terminals. The Poll command may initiate some action, for example program the terminal with a DNID (Data Network ID –
the first step in setting up a vessel for position reporting), ask for a Data Report to be transmitted or to configure an
automatic reporting interval. The most common polls, are:

• Download DNID •
Delete DNID
• Set reporting interval •
Start reporting
• Stop reporting
• Send a report on demand

2.1 Data Reporting

Data Reports make efficient use of the Inmarsat-C system. Data packets limited to a maximum of 256 bits (32 bytes) are
transmitted via signaling channels of the Inmarsat-C network.

Data Reporting can be configured in two ways:.

• Directly at the C-Terminal

Most C-terminals can transmit Data Reports manually by means of an operator or be programmed for automatic
transmission at pre-set intervals. This method is not very common.
• With Poll command from Terrestrial Location
The same can be achieved from a remote (terrestrial) location (e.g. a fleet management system) by sending Poll
commands to the C-terminal to configure it for data reporting or request a report on demand.
For details on how to configure the C-terminal for Data Reporting, please consult the manufacturers' manual of the C-
terminal.

2.2 Polling
A Poll is a short command to an individual C-terminal or group of C-terminals initiating some action, controlled by the
firmware of the C-terminal. A terrestrial user can ask for data reports, with for instance the position of the ships or trucks.

Polls can be sent via Internet e-mail or with the 2-stage access method via X25 or TCP/IP. Further information is provided
later in this document.
For information about Poll formats see Appendix A.

In order to make a C-terminal respond to a Poll it must be configured correctly. For details consult the manufacturer’s
manual of the C-terminal.

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3 DNID (Data Network ID)

3.1 Overview
To enable Data Reporting and Polling, a closed network must be created between one or more C-terminals and the
terrestrial customer location.
In this closed network, a short address is used in the form of a unique DNID (Data Network ID) number. Inmarsat-C
terminals will address the data report to this DNID, such that the Stratos systems will know how and where to route the
data report.
One DNID can be used for up to 255 C-terminals. To discriminate between C-terminals with the same DNID, each C-terminal
is given a member number from 1 to 255. Billing is to the DNID and as such customers do not share a DNID, however a single
customer can have more than one DNID, should they have more than 255 Inmarsat-C terminals. To set up the service,
Universat will issue a DNID and download this DNID and member number over the satellite link to the C-terminal, where it will
be stored.

3.2 How a DNID is Used

• Polls to individual C-terminals should be addressed to a DNID indicating the individual member number. •
Each time a C-terminal sends a data report, it uses the DNID as the destination address.
• Depending on the arrangement with the terrestrial user, Universat will directly deliver the data report (example, via
internet e-mail) or store the data report in a DNID file, where the terrestrial user may access the DNID file and retrieve the
data reports at a convenient time.

3.3 Downloading DNIDs

Upon receipt of a completed application form, Universat will issue a DNID (maximum of 5 digits) to the customer. This DNID
will be downloaded via a poll command, to the C-terminal(s) and stored in the C-terminals' memory. In some cases, the DNID
Download poll is preformed by Universat Customer Support. However in some cases, usually for larger customers with many
vessels, the customer can agree to Inmarsat terms and conditions of downloading DNIDs and can be given permission to
complete this action either via email or IP access or by using the specific DNID Management Tool in the StratosGateway
customer web portal. Please contact your Universat account manager for more information on this option.

3.4 Member Numbers

One DNID can be downloaded into a group of up to 255 C-terminals also called “members” (the member numbers are 1
to 255). On the application form you can add member numbers to the mobile numbers of the C-terminals. Otherwise
Universat Customer Service will assign the member numbers.
Please note that once a DNID has been downloaded into a terminal, all data reports generated by this terminal will be
referred as coming from member number “xxx”. Data reports do not contain terminal IMN (Inmarsat Mobile Number)
information, therefore please be sure to keep records of the cross reference of IMN to DNID/Member number.

3.5 Multiple DNIDs in a Terminal

An Inmarsat-C terminal is not normally limited to one DNID as more DNIDs can be downloaded in an individual C-terminal.
Different DNIDs allow the sending of data / position reports or delivery of reports to different destination addresses and / or
in different data formats. In the Stratos system, if the terrestrial destinations can accept the same position report format, a
single date report can be delivered to up to five destinations (Multi-Destination DNID Delivery). The maximum number of
DNIDs that can exist in a C-terminal is specific to each manufacturer, however most can accommodate up to twenty
simultaneously. Note as well that a DNID can be downloaded but not configured or programmed to actually be sending
data reports.

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3.6 DNIDs & Ocean Regions

The Data Reporting and Polling service is available in all four Inmarsat Ocean Regions. A DNID is only linked with the Ocean
Region in which it is downloaded. Consequently if a C-terminal enters a new Region the DNID has to be downloaded again.
If the DNID was previously downloaded in that area this will not be necessary. Note as well however that with the recent
implementation by Stratos of Multi-Ocean Region Polling (MORP), and if the terminal has the MORP capability, then a DNID
can be downloaded once for all ocean regions, using the MORP ocean region 9. Please consult your terminal
manufacturer’s documentation to see if it supports this option.

A DNID can normally only be downloaded in the Ocean Region where the C-terminal is logged in, unless the terminal has
the feature described above. This also applies to deleting a DNID, i.e. a DNID cannot be deleted from a previously
programmed ocean region, unless the terminal is in that ocean region at the time the delete command is sent.

AOR-W: Atlantic Ocean Region West

AOR-E: Atlantic Ocean Region East
IOR: Indian Ocean Region
POR: Pacific Ocean Region

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4 Procedure for Downloading DNIDs

Downloading of DNIDs will be performed by Universat after receipt of the completed application form from the
terrestrial user.

Stratos has two Land Earth Stations (LES) and two LES ID (02 and 12) providing global coverage for Inmarsat-C. In the
application form you should indicate which LES, if you have a preference.

Universat will:

• Issue a DNID number for the LES ID you have indicated in the form;

• Download this DNID with member number into the requested C-terminal(s)

(Note that on the application form you should add member numbers to the mobile ID-numbers and indicate in which
Ocean Region the C-terminal is located).
• Create a DNID file in the database at the Stratos LES

• Issue you with an Internet (email) or 2-stage user-ID and password

You can start using the service as soon as you receive the confirmation.

4.1 Checking Successful Downloading

The poll command necessary for downloading a DNID is broadcasted by the Stratos Land Earth Station via the satellite
link. In some cases the broadcasted messages may have been missed by the addressed C-terminal (see table below).

Successful downloading can be checked at the DNID Status Screen of your C-terminal(s). For detailed instructions consult
the manufacturer’s manual.

4.2 Possible Problems during Downloading

4.3 Adding More Terminals

Requests for downloading new and existing DNIDs should be completed on the application form. After receipt of the
information, Customer Services will download the DNID into the requested C-terminal(s) and inform you.

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4.4 Existing DNIDs for New Ocean Regions

C-terminals can only respond to Polls if the DNID was downloaded in that specific Ocean Region. As soon as a C-terminal
enters an Ocean Region in which the DNID was never before downloaded, you must contact Customer Services for a new
download operation for the new ocean region (if MORP not supported on the terminal). Terrestrial users are advised to
keep accurate records of their DNIDs in use and Ocean Regions to which they are downloaded.

4.5 Deleting DNIDs

It is the responsibility of the vessel owner to ensure that a DNID is deleted from a terminal should it no longer be required,
but particularly if the unit is to be decommissioned. This can be checked on the terminal itself. This will avoid a
decommissioned-terminal that is re-commissioned by a new owner to still report to an old DNID. If this occurs, the original
owner is liable for the charges for the data reports.
Please inform Customer Services when DNIDs are not in use anymore or before a C-terminal is to be transferred to a new
owner. Customer Services will carry out the deletion of the DNID in the C-terminal.

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5 Delivery of Data Reports

The data reports sent from C-terminals will be deposited into a DNID file in the database at the Stratos LES. There are three
possibilities for receiving the position report:
1. delivered immediately to your destination such as a fleet management system or email address

2. delivered at specified intervals (this is rarely used)

3. retrieved from the DNID file at Stratos. This accomplished by connecting to the Stratos Land Earth Station (LES) using
2-stage access (see more information further in this document). The contents of the DNID file can be retrieved with the
command DNID followed by the DNID number and Ocean Region digit.

For example typing DNID,12345,3 will retrieve the data report(s) from all C-terminals sailing in the Indian Ocean
Region that are programmed with Stratos DNID 12345.

Ocean Region Digits

0 = Atlantic Ocean West 1 = Atlantic Ocean East
3 = Indian Ocean
2 = Pacific Ocean

5.1 Data Report Formats

By default, data reports are delivered as raw data (decode type: “no conversion”). Most fleet management
systems will translate raw data into the right format.
However Stratos can also deliver position reports in plain text, where the original raw data will be “decoded” before
being saved to the DNID file and / or delivered to the shore destination. The data report format preferences must be
indicated on the application form.
Below is a sample position report with Textual Conversion and no additional optional header. When Stratos delivers
a data report or you retrieve it from the DNID file at the Stratos Land Earth Station (LES),
An optional header can be attached before the actual data report contents. The address seen as sending the position
report will be [email protected] for LES 02 or [email protected] for LES 12.

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Decode Type for Data Reports

The Decode Type feature specifies if the actual content should be forwarded as it was received (No Conversion), whether it
should be translated into plain text (Textual Conversion, as in the sample above), or if a default form of additional
information should be inserted before the original non-converted Data Report (T&T Default Header).
The Textual Conversion option only applies to the Position Reporting Service. All other possible encoding of Data Reports
cannot be recognized by the LES. Hence this option is only applicable if the customer is using only Position Reporting on a
particular DNID/Ocean Region and wants to have the information in plain text.
No Conversion means that the LES will make no changes to the content or appearance of the information and as such it will
be delivered to the terrestrial destination in its’ original binary format, where it must be decoded by the customer’s own
application..
The T&T Default Header inserts the following information at the beginning of the data report and forwards it as an 8-bit
message to its terrestrial destination:
<DNID number><CR><LF>
<member number><CR><LF>
<length of Data Report in bytes><CR><LF>
The T&T default header option does not include any decoding.

Message Headers
This option specifies which header information should be added to the Data Report when it is forwarded to its terrestrial
destination.
The features and possibilities for this option are:

Use API Headers: yes or no

Text header: Data yes <header specification> or no
header: yes <header specification> or no
The Text and Data header features here refer to the presentation of the message used on the satellite channel: a message
coming in using 5-bit or 7-bit presentation is regarded as ‘Text’, while a message that is received using 8-bit
presentation is regarded as ‘Data’.

A Data Report is always an 8–bit message. Although very rarely used except for very specific purpose-built applications by
the customer, it is possible to send messages from a mobile terminal using the DNID as the specified address. In such cases
the presentation can be 5-bit or 7-bit.
In other words, the Text header, if specified, is used only for messages that are received using the 5-bit or 7-bit presentation
(very rare), while the Data header, if specified, is only used for messages that are received using the 8-bit presentation. The
values for these two features depend on the LES (and customer). A default header text is available, but it is possible to also
define specific header text.
The API Header feature specifies whether the forwarded Data Reports or messages should have a fixed header added. The
API Header (Application Program Interface) is a header that has a fixed format for specific message types regardless of the
presentation type. There are five API Headers defined, used for terrestrial delivery:
The advantage of the API header is that it contains additional information related to the message. API headers cannot be
used together with the Text- and Data headers.
For more details on the data report available formats and examples, please consult the “Stratos-DNID delivery options
manual”, available on our website or via Universat Customer Service Centre.

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5.2 Delivery of Data Reports via Internet E-mail

As soon as a data report is received at the Stratos LES, it will check the DNID file for format and delivery configuration. If
the DNID is configured to deliver the data report via e-mail, the message will be delivered to the registered e-mail
address. Data reports in plain text will be delivered as normal body-part. Raw (binary data) reports will be delivered in an
attachment.
In the “from” field of the e-mail you will find the domain name. For LES 12, this is currently <c12.stratosmobile.net>
preceded by the member number of the mobile within the DNID. For LES 02, the domain name is <stratosmobile.net>.

For example:

[email protected] contains a data report sent from a C-terminal belonging to a certain DNID (related to
LES id 12) identified as member number 37. The DNID number is contained in the body of the message.

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6 Polling via Internet (e-mail)

Polls can be sent via Internet e-mail however note that you must be specifically registered to use this capability. When you
send an email poll command to the Inmarsat-C Internet Gateway (IGW), it will authenticate the originator. Stratos allows
two methods of authentication:
a. the IGW checks whether the email address of the originator has been registered at Stratos to send polls,

b. if the email address is not registered, the IGW then will check the first two lines of the body text containing a valid
(registered) userid and password (these two lines will be deleted before sending the poll command).

6.1 How to Send a Poll Command

Polls should be addressed to [email protected] for LES ID 12, or [email protected] for LES 02. The Poll
command and parameters should be put in the "subject" field. The parameters are separated by a comma, colon or space.
The complete syntax for the Poll command is listed in Appendix A.
The example below shows a group poll to all mobiles with DNID 12345 in Ocean Region AORE, requesting a Data Report in
return.

If using userid & password authentication instead of a registered email address:

To: [email protected]
Cc:
Subject: poll 1,G,12345,D,0,0,0
------------------------------------------------
userid: <your username>
password: <your password>
your text if poll with text

Note: If using this userid & password authentication method, send the poll from an email address that has not also
been registered for C-email. If you cannot do this, please contact Universat Customer Services to configure your
poll/email registration most effectively.

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7 Instructions for 2-stage Access

For sending Polls and retrieving data-reports the 2-stage access method can be used. After registration you will receive a
Username and Password. For details about Poll commands see Appendix A.
In the examples below the username is 0000username and the password is password.

The following instructions must be used to access Stratos LES 12 or 02 in all ocean regions, via the “Two Stage Access”
method.

The examples below show the dial-in numbers / addresses corresponding to LES 12 / access number in The
Netherlands (Burum).
For LES access numbers / addresses please consult Appendix B: Stratos Inmarsat-C access numbers/addresses.

7.1 Via PSDN X25

Modem setting: 8 bits, 1 stopbit, no parity
If you want to use the X-modem protocol, type: poll -x, followed by the parameters. If you want to repeat a Poll, type: poll –r
<reference number>.

7.2 Via TCP/IP

Access to Inmarsat-C via the Internet

After connecting to your chosen Stratos LES (02 or 12) via IP connection, you have access to the Poll and DNID
commands.

Telnet Access

The Stratos TCP/IP access addresses for LES 12 and LES 02 are provided in Appendix B. After establishing a Telnet
session to one of the Stratos LES IP addresses, you will be presented with the Inmarsat-C ‘please enter username:’
prompt. From this stage the system works the same as the normal PSDN (X.25) or PSTN access.

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7.3 How to Send a Poll using Two-Stage Access

Type poll <parameters>

e.g. poll 1,g,12345,d,0,0,0 To

finish, type: .s
to end the connection use quit
7.4 How to Retrieve Data Reports using Two-Stage Access
Type DNID, number, ocean region number (AOR-W=0, AOR-E=1 IOR=3 POR=2) e.g. to
retrieve reports from DNID 12345 in the IOR type DNID,12345,3
to end the connection use quit
7.5 Poll Parameters
The Poll command syntax is:
POLL<ocean><P1><P2><P3><P4><P5><P6><P7><P8><P9><P10>

Separation of the Poll parameters on the command line can be done by comma, colon or space (you may find it best to
use comma). Below you find an explanation of all Poll parameters. Note that only the necessary parameters have to be
entered.
All Poll commands contain a Data Network ID (DNID). The DNID has to be downloaded to individual C-terminals before
Polling can be used.

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8 Ex. of Poll commands &DNID Retrieval for Trimble Galaxy Terminals

8.1 Trimble Galaxy Polling Commands

Obtaining Maritime 2 Packet Speed and Course Data Report. Note t0hat although Trimble Galaxy terminals are no longer
manufactured, there is still a large population in use globally.

The important factor in obtaining a 2 packet maritime format report from Trimble Galaxy terminals, is that you only need
to send a carriage return after the @@ and not a line feed as well.

If a line feed is sent, then you will receive a 1 packet position report. This is normally referred to as a Land Report as it does
not include course and speed.

Therefore to get back a report in Maritime format with 2 packets (speed and course) use:
@@<CR>
.S<CR>
You only want to see 3 characters accepted by the system, not a fourth, that would normally be a Line Feed character.
(Test conducted to Trimble Galaxy TNL 7001 unit mobile running version of firmware is 5.1).

8.1.1 Example of Program Poll Format

POLL<SP><ocean region>,I,<dnid>,D,<sub-address>,<mes>,04,<member>,<frame>,
<reports per day>,1<CR><enter whatever data you wish to send followed by a carriage return><CR> .s<CR>

8.1.2 Example of Initiate - Start Poll Format

POLL<SP><ocean region>,I,<dnid>,D,<sub-address>,<mes>,05,<member>,<frame>,<reports per

day>,1<CR>@@<CR>
.s<CR>
This should provide a marine data report category with 2 packets in marine format (speed and course in the second packet).

8.1.3 Example of Stop Poll Format

STOP Poll – No @@ characters.

POLL<SP><ocean region>,I,<dnid>,D,<sub-address>,<mes>,06,<member>,0,0,1<CR> .s<CR>

Here are a few tips on sending poll commands:

1. The sender must allow sufficient time after sending the 04 program poll for the receiver to accept the poll, tune to
the LES, send the acknowledgement and retune back to the NCS, before sending the type 05 initiate data reports
poll. Typical elapsed time can be between 2 and 15 minutes and is dependant on Inmarsat-C network loading at the
time.
2. Send the initiate poll command at least one minute or so after the program command, to allow the
Inmarsat-C terminal time to receive the first poll.

3. The sub-address field must be the same for both the type 04 and 05 polls. For sub-address, enter number from 001
to 008, which correspond to timers 1-8 (A through H) in Galaxy DCE.

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8.1.4 Download DNID Poll – Specific Permission Required

POLL<SP><ocean region>,i,<dnid>,D,<sub-address>,<mes>,10,<member>,<frame>,<reports per day>,1<CR>

.s<CR>

8.1.5 Delete DNID Poll – Specific Permission Required

POLL<SP><ocean region>,i,<dnid>,D,<sub-address>,<mes>,11,<member>,<frame>,<reports per day>,1<CR>

.s<CR>

8.1.6 Immediate Poll Examples

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> dnid 6868 3 Retrieving

DNID data...

Unknown Type Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Nothing Decoded

> dnid 6868 3 Retrieving

DNID data...
Land Mobile Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Position : 32 00.84' S, 115 50.88' E

Time of position : 04-DEC-02 05:06

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> dnid 6868 3 Retrieving

DNID data...

Unknown Type Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Nothing Decoded

> dnid 6868 3 Retrieving

DNID data...
Maritime Mobile Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

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Position : 32 00.84' S, 115 50.88' E

Speed : 0.0 knots, Course : 0 degree

Time of position : 04-DEC-02 05:12

> DNID 6868 3

Retrieving DNID data...
Unknown Type Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Nothing Decoded

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Maritime Mobile Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Position : 32 00.84' S, 115 50.88' E

Speed : 0.0 knots, Course : 356 degree

Time of position : 04-DEC-02 04:48

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> DNID 6868 3

Retrieving DNID data...

Unknown Type Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Nothing Decoded

Land Mobile Position Report

Indian Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 2

Position : 32 00.84' S, 115 50.88' E

Time of position : 04-DEC-02 05:36

8.1.7 Program, Initiate and Stop Poll

Program Poll

• @@ used in text field to obtain 2 packet Maritime Format reports from Trimble Galaxy mobiles.

• with data report response as well as acknowledgement report, start time 0130 UTC and interval set at 24 times a day.

• Sub-address field should be set the same for the program , initiate and stop polls.

• DNID Mailbox retrieval response from LES shown in Text Conversion format.

Poll<SP>2,i,6868,d,1,400022210,04,10,630,24,1<CR>
@@<CR>
.s<CR>
3 characters. Storing
message...
Submitted 03-03-07 01:13. Reference number 521197.
> dnid 6868 2

Retrieving DNID data...

Unknown Type Position Report

Pacific Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 10

Nothing Decoded

Land Mobile Position Report

Pacific Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 10

Position : 32 44.36' S, 151 34.40' E

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Initiate Poll

• Sub-address field should be set the same for the program , initiate and stop polls.

Poll<SP>2,i,6868,d,1,400022210,05,10,630,24,1<CR>
@@<CR>
.s<CR>
3 characters. Storing
message...
Submitted 03-03-07 01:22. Reference number 521687.
Check the DNID Mailbox a few minutes after the program and initiate polls to make sure the mobile responds and has
acknowledged receipt of the poll. You may have to send them again if the mobile is busy or not in its idle state.

Note: The initiate poll has to be sent before the programmed frame time e.g.; in this example before frame 630 which is
approximately 0130 UTC. On that basis it can be seen that the day is divided into 10,000 frames, starting at 0000 GMT.

Here is the response from the mobile to the initiate poll.

>dnid 6868 2

Retrieving DNID data...

Unknown Type Position Report

Pacific Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 10

Nothing Decoded

Land Mobile Position Report

Pacific Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 10

Position : 32 43.20' S, 151 29.24' E

Here are the incoming periodic data reports from the mobile which start after the initiate poll has been fully
accepted by the mobile.

> dnid 6868 2 Retrieving

DNID data...
Maritime Mobile Position Report

Pacific Ocean Region, DNID : 6868, Member Number : 10

Position : 32 36.72' S, 151 12.52' E

Speed : 13.3 knots, Course : 309 degree

Time of position : 07-MAR-03 01:40

Stop Poll

o @@ is not required in the stop poll

o Sub-address field should be set the same for the program , initiate and stop polls.

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Poll<SP>2,i,6868,d,1,400022210,06,10,0,0,1<CR>
.s<CR>

0 characters. Storing
message...
Submitted 03-03-07 02:07. Reference number 524176.
Stop poll successful as no more periodic reports received in mailbox.

> DNID 6868 2

Retrieving DNID data...

Failed: Command failed.

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APPENDIX A – Dial-in numbers / addresses

Access mode Access numbers for Stratos LES Access numbers for Stratos LES
02 platform 12 platform
TCP/ IP (Telnet) 212.165.123.10 212.165.123.40
telnet.stratosmobile.net telnet.c12.stratosmobile.net
Internet E-mail Poll [email protected] [email protected]
Commands [email protected] [email protected]
EGC (FleetNET, SafetyNET) [email protected] [email protected]
PSDN (X25, Netherlands) 0 2041 2682 82 0 2041 5940 44

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APPENDIX B – Glossary

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