BlueTraker® SSAS

User Manual

Document type: Confidential – Technical documentation

Document ID: 12395
Revision No.: 1.5.6

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Document Information

Document Title: BlueTraker® SSAS User Manual

Document Revision: 1.5.6

Document class: User manual

Released (yyyy-mm-dd): 2014-03-18

Author: Ladislav Madunić

Document ID: 12395

Document status: Released

Abstract
This document contains data about the BlueTraker® Ship Security Alert System
(BlueTraker® SSAS) based on BlueTraker® technology using Iridium Satellite Network for
communication.

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Abbreviations
SSAS Ship Security Alert System
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal (consisting of Uniblox Q2.5 Rev. G4 and
BlueTraker® SSAS
Antenna Board Q3 Rev. M1)
GPS Global Positioning System1
ISN Iridium Satellite Network
SCS Satellite Communication Services
SCP Satellite Communication Provider
SSAS SP SSAS Service Provider
TACP Approval body (Type Approval Certificate Provider)
GL Germanischer Lloyd TACP
RIC Reporting Interval Change
FMC Fisheries Monitoring Centre
Telematics Data Server (TDS), current version no. 3. A modular suite of
server software components enabling two-way communication between
BlueTraker® communication terminals and the end data recipient
TDS3 server
(application or server). TDS3 server supports communication using
various communication channels, eliminating the need to translate
BlueTraker® tLink data format at the client's side.
Refer to the description on the following link:
Web Service
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_service
SecondScreen A web-based application for vessel tracking and monitoring.
Wiring cabinet – a BlueTraker® SSAS on-board hardware component that
ConBox SSAS provides easy connection of the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal, Alert
Buttons, and vessel power supply.
1 Please note that BlueTraker® SSAS utilizes GNSS satellite navigation systems (including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, etc.). for
positioning. Since GPS is a more recognized term, it is used in this manual as well as on the labels of our devices (instead
of the GNSS term).

Definitions
A covert signal which raises no alarm and is undetectable to any
SSAS Alert intruder on-board the vessel without tampering with the SSAS
system.
Alert Button activation Means pressing and holding the Alert Button for 3 to 20 seconds.

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Contents
Table of content:
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
Note ........................................................................................................................... 6
Legislation .................................................................................................................. 6
General description ........................................................................................................ 8
BlueTraker® SSAS system overview.............................................................................. 9
BlueTraker® SSAS alerting overview ....................................................................... 9
BlueTraker® SSAS tracking and monitoring overview ............................................. 10
BlueTraker® SSAS messages/reports overview ............................................................ 10
External appearance of the BlueTraker® SSAS on-board hardware ............................... 11
SecondScreen application .......................................................................................... 12
Type approval certificates .......................................................................................... 13
Initial Set Up ................................................................................................................ 16
Operation – How to use BlueTraker® SSAS .................................................................... 21
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal proper functioning ............................................................ 21
"Test" operation mode .............................................................................................. 22
"Normal" operation mode on ConBox SSAS ................................................................. 23
SSAS Alert mode ....................................................................................................... 24
Other SSAS messages (Diagnostic, Malfunction, Tamper, etc.) ..................................... 27
Basic Technical specification and Features ..................................................................... 28
Basic Technical Specification ...................................................................................... 28
Basic Features .......................................................................................................... 28
Copyright & Disclaimer ................................................................................................. 30
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................ 30

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List of figures:
Figure 1: BlueTraker® SSAS system overview ........................................................................ 8
Figure 2: BlueTraker® SSAS on-board hardware overview....................................................... 9
Figure 3: External appearance of the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal and its mounting bracketry kits
(RailMount on the left picture, UniMount on the right picture). .............................................. 11
Figure 4: External appearance of the ConBox SSAS with two Alert Buttons ............................ 11
Figure 5: Additional (Optional) Alert Button ......................................................................... 11
Figure 6: Type Approval certificate of DNV GL (Page 1) ........................................................ 13
Figure 7: Type Approval certificate of DNV GL (Page 2) ........................................................ 14
Figure 8: Type Approval certificate of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping ......................... 15
Figure 9: SecondScreen application login screen .................................................................. 16
Figure 10: BlueTraker® SSAS credentials example ................................................................ 16
Figure 11: SSAS configurator main view .............................................................................. 17
Figure 12: Add SSAS device window .................................................................................... 18
Figure 13: Add new destination ........................................................................................... 19
Figure 14: Confirmation window.......................................................................................... 24

List of tables:
Table 1: Ship Security Alert System requirements .................................................................. 7
Table 2: SSAS Exception codes ........................................................................................... 27

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 Introduction
Thank you for choosing BlueTraker® SSAS - the Ship Security Alert System based on Iridium
Satellite Network. This document contains the description of the operation and initial setup
instructions for BlueTraker® SSAS.
The BlueTraker® SSAS system consists of:
• on-board hardware (BlueTraker® SSAS terminal, ConBox SSAS wiring cabinet, and Alert
Buttons),
• TDS3 server (used for secure processing, storage, re-formatting, and forwarding the
SSAS data),
• SecondScreen application (a web-based application for SSAS configuration and vessel
tracking and monitoring).

In order to get the maximum performance of your new BlueTraker® SSAS system, please note
and follow the installation guidelines precisely.
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal has a built-in Iridium Satellite Network transceiver, which transmits
all messages from the vessel to the TDS3 server via Iridium Satellite Network. Messages are only
transmitted if the Iridium transceiver has a valid Iridium subscription, so please make sure your
Iridium subscription is valid before testing the BlueTraker® SSAS.

In addition to this manual, the BlueTraker® SSAS Installation Manual and SecondScreen User
Manual are necessary for error-free and efficient use of the BlueTraker® SSAS system.
We highly recommend that you read the manuals before you start using the equipment.

Note
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the
accompanying documentation is disclaimed. The information in this manual is furnished for
informational use only, is subject to change without notice, may contain errors or inaccuracies,
and represents no commitment whatsoever.

Legislation
BlueTraker® SSAS system has been developed to meet the Ship Security Alert Systems
requirements as specified in the SOLAS amendments, chapter XI, Annex 6 (Dec. 2002). The
details are described in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)*. The
objective of this code is to establish an international framework for detecting and assessing
security threats and taking preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port
facilities used in international trade.

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SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6

As piracy and terrorist attacks have increased over the years, IMO has defined a set of mandatory
requirements in the SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 to improve security for ships.
The new SOLAS resolution 6 states that the Ship Security Alert System shall provide ships with
two alarm buttons, which can be activated in case of piracy or terrorist attack. The alarm is a
covert signal, which will have no sound and no flashing lights so that it is in no way obvious to
any intruders on-board the ship.
The SOLAS Resolution XI-2/6 requires vessels of +500 GT (Gross Tons) constructed before 01
July 2004 to install a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) no later than the first radio survey after
01 July 2004. Other Cargo ships of +500 GT and mobile offshore drilling units constructed before
01 July 2004 must be fitted no later than the first radio survey after 01 July 2006.

The following vessels are required to have a Ship Security Alert System installed:

Table 1: Ship Security Alert System requirements

Type of vessel Deadlines for implementation*
No later than the first survey
Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger crafts
on or after 1 July 2004
Oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers,
No later than the first survey
and high-speed cargo vessels of 500 gross tonnage and
on or after 1 July 2004
upwards
No later than the first survey
Other cargo vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upwards
on or after 1 July 2006

*ISPS CODE, 2003 Edition, International Maritime Organization, ISBN 92-801-5149-5

Approvals
IMO and the International Committee have not specified the required technical details for an
SSAS system but have laid out flexible guidelines for SSAS solutions. This provides manufacturers
with an opportunity to develop systems that are not completely unified, thus making it more
difficult for an aggressor on-board a vessel to identify the equipment. National Authorities or the
relevant Classification Society must approve a vessel's SSAS installation as part of the Ship
Security Plan.

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 General description
BlueTraker® SSAS system comprises of:
• on-board hardware:
o BlueTraker® SSAS terminal.
o ConBox SSAS wiring cabinet (with selector key).
o Two Alert Buttons (the third optional Alert Button may be included – it depends on
your purchased order).
o Other accessories (mounting accessory – bracketry kit; connecting cable -
MainCableSet; security seal; credentials)
• TDS3 server (which is used for secure processing, storage, re-formatting, and forwarding
of the SSAS data), and
• SecondScreen application (a web-based application for SSAS configuration and vessel
tracking and monitoring).

The BlueTraker® SSAS system utilizes an Iridium satellite communications network with global
coverage – it covers A1, A2, A3, and A4 sea areas.

Figure 1: BlueTraker® SSAS system overview

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 Figure 2: BlueTraker® SSAS on-board hardware overview

BlueTraker® SSAS system overview

The BlueTraker® SSAS system is primarily used for alerting in case of distress. But the
BlueTraker® SSAS system can also be used for vessel tracking and monitoring.

BlueTraker® SSAS alerting overview

In case a ship is being attacked by pirates or terrorists, the crew needs the possibility to send a
silent alert message to Alert Centre. It should be possible to activate the alert (via an alert button)
from the navigation bridge and at least one other location. From the contents of the alert
message, the Alert Centre knows that the ship is being attacked and the ship's current position.
Immediate action can be taken to save the ship and the crew.

When SSAS Alert is activated, an SSAS Alert message is generated and transmitted from the
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal via the Iridium Satellite network to the TDS3 server. The SSAS Alert
message includes an identification of the vessel and its position. TDS3 server then forms a user-
friendly SSAS Alert message and sends it to predefined recipients (up to 5 SMS numbers and/or
up to 5 e-mail addresses). One typical recipient is the Research and Rescue Centre in the vessel's
country of registration.

When SSAS Alert is activated, the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal starts to send SSAS Alert Navigation
messages at 15 minutes intervals until SSAS Alert is confirmed & deactivated from one of the
SSAS Alert message recipients. The SSAS Alert can be confirmed & deactivated only by visiting
the temporary URL provided in the SSAS Alert message.
In case no one confirms & deactivates the alert within 24 hours from the activation, the unit itself
deactivates the SSAS Alert.

The ship-owner is responsible for setting up a security plan in which he specifies who
shall receive the SSAS messages and who is to be contacted.

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 BlueTraker® SSAS tracking and monitoring overview
As mentioned, the BlueTraker® SSAS system can also be used for vessel tracking and monitoring.
The default (minimal) position reporting rate is approximately one (1) report per day, which is
included in the basic SSAS functionalities.
This reporting interval can be more frequent and can be set according to the wishes of the
customer (ship-owner). Please contact your sales representative if you would like to have more
frequent position reports.
Via position reports, the ship-owner will be able to follow the position of the ship on the
SecondScreen application or on other SSAS Service Providers applications (Transas, PoleStar,
etc.). According to the chosen reporting interval, the BlueTraker® SSAS system will be sending
position reports containing the latest position information, which the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal
retrieves from the GPS.
The BlueTraker® SSAS terminal sends SSAS Navigation (position) messages continuously at a
predetermined time interval (RIC), and it can also send a position report upon a request
(Pooling).

BlueTraker® SSAS messages/reports overview

The BlueTraker® SSAS terminal is sending "regular" scheduled messages/reports and
unscheduled messages/reports.

Scheduled messages/reports:
• SSAS Navigation (message sent approximately once per day, or more often in
accordance with the agreement with EMA company (more frequent reporting may be
subject to additional charges)).

Unscheduled alert messages/reports:

• SSAS Alert (message sent when either of the Alert buttons is pressed).
• SSAS Alert Deactivation (message confirming that the alert is deactivated).
• SSAS Alert Navigation (message sent every 15 min since SSAS Alert activation until the
alert is deactivated of 24 hours interval expires).
• SSAS Test Alert (test message sent when either of the Alert buttons is pressed; used
only for testing the device).
• SSAS Test Alert Deactivation (message confirming that the test alert is deactivated).
• SSAS Test Alert Navigation (message sent every 15 min since SSAS Test Alert activation
until test alert is deactivated of 24 hours interval expires).

Other unscheduled messages/reports:

• Exception (Special conditions, Diagnostic, Malfunction, and Tamper).
• Poll (unscheduled navigation/position message/report that is sent upon user request).

Please note that unscheduled messages are treated differently than usual SSAS Navigation
messages, and they generate an event or an alert in the SecondScreen application. Also, all above
mentioned SSAS messages are visible in the SecondScreen application's "BT message view".

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 External appearance of the BlueTraker® SSAS on-board
hardware

Figure 3: External appearance of the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal and its mounting bracketry kits
(RailMount on the left picture, UniMount on the right picture).

Figure 4: External appearance of the ConBox SSAS with two Alert Buttons

Figure 5: Additional (Optional) Alert Button

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 SecondScreen application
SecondScreen is a web-based application that enables SSAS configuration and provides an
overview of current and historical data of a vessel equipped with the BlueTraker® SSAS system.

SecondScreen has four main sections intended for SSAS users:

- Map view
- BT message view
- SSAS Configurator
- BlueTraker commands

Map view provides a quick overview of the fleet (vessel's position when their last report message
was sent) with additional tools (voyage replay, map tools, etc.).
BT message view offers an overview of all scheduled and unscheduled messages sent from the
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal onboard the vessel.
SSAS Configurator allows you to define vessel details and message delivery destinations. When
configured, the forwarding of SSAS messages to destinations (e-mail and mobile phone
addresses) is enabled.
BlueTraker commands allow sending special commands to the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal
onboard the vessel, such as Poll (position on demand).

All major web browsers are supported; however, we recommend the latest Mozilla Firefox or
Chrome web browser.

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Type approval certificates

Figure 6: Type Approval certificate of DNV GL (Page 1)

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Figure 7: Type Approval certificate of DNV GL (Page 2)

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Figure 8: Type Approval certificate of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

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 Initial Set Up
Initial setup is performed in the SecondScreen application. To access the application, open the
following URL in your web browser: https://www.bluetraker.net/SecondScreen/
You will be directed to a secure login screen, as seen in Figure 9 below.

Figure 9: SecondScreen application login screen

Please enter your username and password (provided in the "BlueTraker® SSAS Credentials"
document; see Figure 10). Click the "Log in" button to proceed.

Figure 10: BlueTraker® SSAS credentials example

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If you misplaced or do not remember your login data, please contact BlueTraker support:
[email protected].

After a successful login to the SecondScreen application, the "SSAS Configurator" window will
open. "SSAS Configurator" window is divided into three sections (see Figure 11):
• SSAS devices (top left) – contain your existing SSAS configured BlueTraker devices.
• Destinations (top right) – contains a list of already configured destinations (e-mail and
SMS recipients of SSAS messages) for a selected device.
• SSAS confirm messages (bottom) – shows a list of all confirmation & deactivation
messages and the destinations (users) who deactivated the alarm.

Figure 11: SSAS configurator main view

Click on the "Add" button in the "SSAS device manager" section to add a new device, which will
open a new window called "SSAS device manager" (see Figure 12).

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 Figure 12: Add SSAS device window

In the "SSAS device manager":

• Select a device by its Public Device ID from the "Device" dropdown list. Only devices on
your account will be shown, excluding the ones already configured.
• Fill in the values for Vessel name, MMSI, IMO, Call sign, and CSO phone number. These
values will be present in an alert message that will be forwarded to the defined
destinations.
• In the "Alert type" dropdown list, you can choose between:
o "SSAS": indicating that the SSAS Alert message will include "SSAS" text in the title.
o "Piracy Attack": indicating that the SSAS Alert message will include extended "Piracy
Attack - SSAS" text in the title.
• Then click on the "Add new destination" button to add the first destination. By doing so,
the "Add new destination" form will open (see Figure 13).

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 Figure 13: Add new destination

In the "Add new destination":

• In the "Address" field, insert a correctly formatted e-mail or phone number (example:
+38611111111)
• Under the "Type" dropdown list, select the destination type (e-mail or SMS) inserted in the
"Address" field.
• Under "Receive alerts in case of", you can select between the following SSAS modes:
o "Production mode": referring to "Normal" operation mode (set on the ConBox
SSAS),
o "Test mode": referring to "Test" operation mode (set on the ConBox SSAS), or
o " Production and test mode": destination user will receive a message for both
"Normal" and "Test" operation mode (set on the ConBox SSAS),
• The "Receive alerts for alert type" field allow you to select if a notification is sent while the
Primary button is pressed, the Secondary alert button is pressed, or either of the buttons
is pressed.
• If the "Confirm alarm" field is checked, then the destination user also receives a hyperlink
and is able to confirm & deactivate the alert.
• Uncheck the "Receive exception warning" if you wish to be notified only about the actual
SSAS Alerts (button pressed) without the exceptions such as:
o Alert buttons line short circuit or open circuit.
o ConBox SSAS opened / tampered.
o External power failure.
• Press the "Add" button to finish the destination entry or "Cancel" to return to the previous
screen.

Please note that it is possible to edit destinations after they are already added to the database.

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In the "SSAS device manager" window, the "Save" button will save the device and its destinations
to the database.

The "Edit" button in the main "SSAS devices" window allows you to modify an existing device and
its destinations.

Once the destinations are properly configured, a message will be sent to all destinations when an
SSAS message is received by the TDS3 server (from the vessel).

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 Operation – How to use BlueTraker® SSAS
BlueTraker® SSAS onboard hardware is primarily intended for triggering an alarm (alert buttons),
vessel tracking, and sending other relevant information (diagnostics, malfunction, tamper
detection, etc.).

And when the hardware installation is completed, it is essential to perform the test ("SSAS
test alert") to confirm the successful operation of the BlueTraker® SSAS system.

The test is performed using the ConBox SSAS, where we can switch between "Normal" (also
known as "Production") operation mode and "Test" mode. To switch between operation modes,
please use the selector key, which needs to be placed into the operation mode selector on
ConBox SSAS:
• When the operation mode is set to "Normal" (and the selector key is removed), the
SSAS system is armed and ready.
• "Test" operation mode (along with the selector key that remains inserted into the
operation mode selector) is intended for performing a test after the hardware installation.

BlueTraker® SSAS terminal proper functioning

Before performing the SSAS test, please check if the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal is functioning
properly.
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal has one status LED indicator on the bottom of the device. The LED
indicator represents the status of the unit and shows the following information in one-second
intervals with three colours in the following sequence (please note that the sequence is constantly
repeating):

The LED indicator should BLUE (LIT) – connected to IRIDIUM satellite network.
stay lit BLUE for a second. BLUE (FLASHING) – IRIDIUM Satellite network not available.
RED (LIT) – normal operation, powered by an electrical
supply of the vessel.
Then LED indicator should
stay lit RED for a second. RED (FLASHING) – initialization sequence in progress, or
terminal is running on internal battery (in case of external
power failure).
Then LED indicator should GREEN (LIT) – GPS fix acquired.
stay lit GREEN for a second. GREEN (FLASHING) – no GPS fix.
And finally, the LED
indicator should not emit
any colour for two seconds.

If none of the colours mentioned above are flashing, but they appear lit, the
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal is working correctly.

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 "Test" operation mode
The test mode is used to check if the BlueTraker® SSAS system is working properly.

To perform BlueTraker® SSAS test:

1. Insert the selector key into the operation mode selector on ConBox SSAS and set the
operation mode selector to "Test". The selector key must remain inserted during the test.
2. Activate the Primary Alert Button.
3. Wait for confirmation & deactivation from one of the SSAS message recipients (one of the
recipients must confirm & deactivate the SSAS Test Alert using the link in the e-mail or
SMS message).
4. Activate the Secondary Alert Button.
5. Wait for confirmation & deactivation from one of the SSAS message recipients (one of the
recipients must confirm & deactivate SSAS Test Alert using the link in the e-mail or SMS
message).
6. When you finish testing the BlueTraker® SSAS system, set the operation mode selector to
"Normal" and remove the selector key.

The "SSAS Test Alert" message will contain the same information as the " SSAS Alert" message.
The only difference is the message title "TEST MODE" appears at the beginning of the messages.

When the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal receives the test deactivation command, the
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal will go back to "Normal" operation mode and, on this occasion, will
send an " SSAS Test Alert Deactivation" message to confirm the two-way communication is
successfully completed. The "SSAS Test Alert Deactivation" (confirmation) message will be sent
to all the recipients who previously also received the "SSAS Test Alert" message.

SSAS Test Alert message e-mail format:

TEST MODE
SSAS alert received from device with ID 5932
Vessel name: TRIGLAV
Vessel position: Lat: 46,23252 Lon: 15,2668866
GPS date & time: 03/10/2014 14:14:35
Alarm source: Secondary Alert Button [Primary/Secondary]
IMO Ship identification number: 56789IMO
Maritime Mobile Service Identity: 1234MMSI
Call sign: MBTRIGLAV
USE FOLLOWING LINK TO CONFIRM TEST MODE PROCEDURE
https://bluetraker.net/SecondScreen/SSASAlarm/SSASAlert/ConfirmAlarm/31418/
36.

SSAS Test Alert message SMS format: is similar to e-mail format. The content is divided into
several SMS messages.

SSAS Test Alert Deactivation (confirmation) message e-mail and SMS format:

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 SSAS TEST CONFIRMATION from device with ID 5932.
Vessel name: TRIGLAV
Vessel position: Lat: 46,23252 Lon: 15,2668866
GPS date & time: 03/10/2014 14:14:35
Alarm source: Secondary Alert Button [Primary/Secondary]
IMO Ship identification number: 56789IMO
Maritime Mobile Service Identity: 1234MMSI
Call sign: MBTRIGLAV

Please note: Don't forget to take out the selector key when you finish testing!

Summary:
• Switch the operation mode selector to position "Test" and press the Alert Button. SSAS Test
message (similar to SSAS Alert message) is generated.
• Confirm test message reception remotely and switch from "Test" to "Normal" operation
mode locally.
• "SSAS Test Alert" and "SSAS Test Alert Deactivation (confirmation)" messages are visible in
the SecondScreen application's "BT message view".

"Normal" operation mode on ConBox SSAS

When the operation mode selector on ConBox SSAS is set to "Normal", and the selector key is
removed, the SSAS system is armed and ready.

In this mode, the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal can also be used for tracking. The BlueTraker®
SSAS terminal will send approximately one SSAS Navigation report per day, indicating that the
system is alive and ready for use. The SSAS Navigation reports can be sent more frequently
(please contact your EMA representative for details).

If the current vessel position is required, the SecondScreen user can send a command "Poll"
and immediately receive an SSAS Navigation report for the current vessel position. Please note
that this command is not included in SecondScreen by default. Should you require it, please
contact your EMA representative.

SSAS Navigation report includes the following information: vessel data, current vessel position -
latitude & longitude, speed, heading, and GPS time.

Summary:
• For "Normal" operation mode, the operation mode selector (operated with a selector key)
must be in position "Normal".
• BlueTraker® SSAS system is armed and ready for use.
• Poll: Polling from the user interface (e.g., SecondScreen application) will provoke immediate
sending of position message.
• SSAS navigation messages are visible in the SecondScreen application's "Map view" and "BT
message view".

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 SSAS Alert mode
Please note that the operation mode selector on ConBox SSAS must be set to "Normal" for the
BlueTraker® SSAS system to send the SSAS Alert message when an alert button is pressed.

Activating the alert: Lift the protection cover and press one of the alert buttons, and hold it
pressed for a minimum 3 seconds but not more than 20 seconds.

An "SSAS Alert" message is generated and sent from the vessel to the TSD3 server immediately
after releasing the alert button. Then the message will be sent to all predefined recipients entered
in the SSAS Configurator (within SecondScreen) during the configuration process (Chapter 3).
After the alert message is sent, the BlueTraker® SSAS system will begin sending a "SSAS Alert
Navigation" report message every 15 minutes. This continues until the "SSAS Alert" message is
confirmed & deactivated remotely or automatically stops after 24 hours have passed.

To confirm & deactivate the alert, click on the link in your "SSAS Alert" message. By this, you
will confirm that you acted on behalf of the alert. A web page will open where you need to click
on the "Confirm" button to send the deactivation command to the on-board the BlueTraker® SSAS
terminal to stop sending the alerts. If the command was already sent (by you or another user),
the page will say so and will not allow you to send it again.

Figure 14: Confirmation window

When the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal receives the deactivation command, the BlueTraker® SSAS
terminal will go back to "Normal" operation mode and, on this occasion, will send an "SSAS Alert
Deactivation" message confirming that the alert was successfully deactivated. The "SSAS Alert
Deactivation" (confirmation) message will be sent to all the recipients who previously received
the "SSAS Alert" message.

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Detailed SSAS Alert mode operation flow:

1.
Open the protective cover of the alert button and then press and hold the button for 3 to 20
seconds. SSAS Alert message is immediately generated and sent to the TDS3 server.

2.
If addresses have been pre-set (in SecondScreen's SSAS configurator), the SSAS Alert
message is sent to all the addresses set in the SSAS configurator (max. five (5) e-mail
addresses and max. five (5) SMS addresses).

3.
Continuous transmission of the SSAS Alert Navigation reports begins. The interval at which
SSAS Alert Navigation reports are transmitted is 15 minutes. The navigation reports are
continuously transmitted until the SSAS alert is remotely confirmed & deactivated or 24 hours
interval expires.

4.
To remotely deactivate SSAS Alert mode, click on the link provided in the SSAS alert message
and follow the deactivation procedure. This is the only possible way to deactivate alert mode.
After successful deactivation, the BlueTraker® SSAS system will send an "SSAS Alert
Deactivation" (confirmation) message to acknowledge it. If remote deactivation is not
carried out, SSAS Alert Navigation reporting will stop automatically after 24 hours.

SSAS Alert message e-mail format:

SSAS alert received from device ID xxxx

Vessel name: SSAS11111
Vessel position: Lat: 46,232925 Lon: 15,2997133
GPS date and time: 12.09.2017 05:55:47
Alarm source: Secondary alert button
Exception source: NONE
IMO ship identification number: 4343233312
Maritime Mobile Service Identity: 221344313
Call sign: SSASRMA_1
CSO phone number: 321312312
USE FOLLOWING LINK TO DEACTIVATE ALARM AND SUSPEND ALARM MODE VESSEL
TRACKING
https://bluetraker.net/SecondScreen/SSASAlarm/SSASAlert/ConfirmAlarm/31418/
3.

SSAS Alert message SMS format: Is similar to the e-mail format. The content is divided into
several SMS messages.

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The "SSAS Alert Deactivation" message contains information about which user confirmed &
deactivated the SSAS alert.

SSAS Alert Deactivation (confirmation) message e-mail and SMS format:

SSAS REMOTE ALERT DEACTIVATION from user: [email protected]

/ +386 1234567 [email address/phone number]
Vessel name: TRIGLAV
Date & time: 03/10/2014 14:14:35
IMO Ship identification number: 56789IMO
Maritime Mobile Service Identity: 1234MMSI
Call sign: MBTRIGLAV

The "SSAS Alert Navigation" report includes the following information: vessel data, current vessel
position - latitude & longitude, speed, heading, and GPS time.

Summary:
• Local alert deactivation on the vessel is not possible.
• IF nobody deactivates the alert, the SSAS Alert will deactivate itself automatically after 24
hours (from when the alert button was triggered). After deactivation, the system will return
back to "Normal" mode, and SSAS Alert Navigation reporting will stop sending a message
every 15 minutes.
• "SSAS Alert" and "SSAS Alert Deactivation" messages are visible in the SecondScreen
application "Map view" in the form of a pop-up window in and in "BT message view".

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 Other SSAS messages (Diagnostic, Malfunction, Tamper,
etc.)
Special conditions, system malfunctions, and tampering with the system will trigger sending of
unscheduled SSAS messages. Once such a message arrives, it is treated differently than usual
SSAS messages and generates an event or an alert in the SecondScreen application.
Here is an example of the message showing unauthorized intervention in the SSAS system
(Tamper message):

Other SSAS messages e-mail and SMS format:

EXCEPTION MESSAGE
Exception occurred on device ID 5932.
Vessel position: Lat: 46,2324083 Lon: 15,266785
GPS date & time: 03/06/2014 13:32:53
Alarm source: None
Vessel name: TRIGLAV
IMO Ship identification number: 56789IMO
Maritime Mobile Service Identity: 1234MMSI
Call sign: MBTRIGLAV
Exception type: Tampered

SSAS Exception codes can be found in the following table:

Table 2: SSAS Exception codes

Exception code: Meaning:
TAMPERED ConBox SSAS TAMPERED
SSAS_MODE_EX_LINE_SHORT PRIMARY/SECONDARY ALERT BUTTON FAULT
SSAS_MODE_EX_LINE_OPEN PRIMARY/SECONDARY ALERT BUTTON FAULT
SSAS_MODE_EX_SW_INVALID OPERATION MODE SELECTOR STATE NOT KNOWN
SSAS_MODE_EX_PWR_FAIL EXTERNAL POWER FAILURE

Summary:
• Special conditions, system malfunctions, and tampering with the system will trigger SSAS
exception messages (Diagnostic, Malfunction, Tamper, etc.).
• SSAS exception messages are visible in the SecondScreen application's "BT message view".
• SSAS exception messages will be sent only to the recipients with the exception messages
checkbox checked.

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 Basic Technical specification and Features
Basic Technical Specification
System Input voltage • 10 – 36 VDC
• Overcurrent protection
BlueTraker® SSAS terminal power • Overvoltage protection
supply protection • Reverse polarity protection
• Level 3 ESD protection
Current consumption depends on
• Max. 300 mA at nominal voltage 12 VDC and 50 m
vessel electrical system voltage
MainCableSet length
and ordered Main Cable Set length
• Li-Poly battery pack 4500 mAh for -20°C to +55°C
terminal operation.
Battery back-up
• Battery pack enables 72 hours of autonomous
operation with every 2 hours position reporting.
• GPS
Integrated Antennas
• Iridium
Data communication security • 256-bit message encryption (optional1)
• White colour outer shell, resistant to UV sun
Double-shell housing
radiation.
• -25 to +55°C for BlueTraker® SSAS
Operating temperature • -50 to +55°C for BlueTraker® SSAS with Arctic option
• -15 to +55°C for ConBox SSAS and Alert Buttons
• On pole (½'' to 3'' diameter)
Installation site options • On rail (½'' to 3'' diameter)
• On a flat vertical surface
• UniMount bracketry kit
Mounting accessories
• RailMount bracketry kit

1 Please note that this feature can result in the increased price of the messages sent via a satellite communications channel;
therefore, it is disabled by default. Please get in touch with your EMA representative if you wish to have this feature
enabled.

Basic Features
• All necessary SSAS functionality.
• No extra subscription or signing fees apart from the standard Iridium subscription and
system registration.
• Cost-effective.
• True global coverage.
• Option of having three Alert Buttons (two are mandatory).
• Alert messages can be sent to one or more recipients in the form of e-mail and SMS.
• System can be used for efficient general Tracking and Monitoring.

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 • SecondScreen - a web-based application for vessel tracking and monitoring.

BlueTraker® SSAS system

The onboard BlueTraker® SSAS terminal collects vessel positions using GPS satellite signals and
sends them along with speed, heading and other relevant information to the TDS3 server.
BlueTraker® SSAS terminals offer bidirectional communication to and from the SecondScreen
application, allowing the user to view vessel information in real-time.
The demand for efficient, safe, and secure data collection processing and delivery is sometimes
driven by legislation requirements, sometimes by safety and security demands, sometimes by
business needs, but in most cases, by all. With the TDS3 server, the data collected by the
BlueTraker® SSAS terminals is transmitted via the Iridium satellite network to the TDS3 server.
Processed contextually and statistically, data is stored and available to the SecondScreen
application. The whole process seamlessly enables reliable and near real-time data delivery.

SecondScreen application
SecondScreen is a web-based monitoring application that is tightly integrated into the
BlueTraker® SSAS solution. It provides a comprehensive visual and textual presentation of all the
vessel's or fleet's data. SecondScreen displays the fleet's current position and also historical data
of each ship's movement. SecondScreen application automatically gathers and displays the ship
name, call sign, UTC date & time, exact latitude & longitude, heading, and speed in a graphical
interface, which is accessible on any computer or smart device with an internet connection.

Safety at sea with SSAS Buttons

Safety at sea comes first. Sailor's life on sea gets stressed to the limits by the elements of nature,
equipment failures, and human errors as well. Intense peril also comes from ever more dangerous
pirate activities. It not only threatens the crew's life, but also generates a great financial loss.

Alerts and events

All significant or abnormal events are detected, logged, and displayed in the SecondScreen
application, i.e., piracy, fire alarm, burglary, power failure, and other control system events.
When the Alert Button is pressed and the emergency message is transmitted, the reporting
interval of the BlueTraker® SSAS terminal automatically shortens (changes from "SSAS
Navigation" to "SSAS Alert Navigation"), which enables assistance service easier and faster access
to the vessel in distress.
The SSAS Alert message is also displayed as a pop-up message in the SecondScreen application
and sent through the TDS3 server as an SMS to specified mobile numbers and as an e-mail to
specified e-mail addresses to get an instant notification.

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 Copyright & Disclaimer
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes without further notice to the product to
improve reliability, function, or design. This document and the information contained herein are
subject to copyright and intellectual property rights under the international conventions act.
All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form by any means: electronic, mechanical, or optical, in whole or in part, without prior written
permission from the manufacturer.

Disclaimer
This User's Manual (the "manual") is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. EMA d.o.o.
Celje ("EMA") expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including,
but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use or purpose, non-
infringement, title, accuracy of data and system integration. The manual may not be accurate
and may be substantially modified or withdrawn. The entire risk arising out of the use of the
manual remains with you, the EMA partner. In no event shall EMA be liable for any damage
whatsoever arising out of the use of or inability to use the manual, even if EMA has been advised
of the possibility of such damages.
EMA is not obligated to provide updates, maintenance or technical support to the EMA partner.
In no event shall EMA be obligated to make the manual commercially available. In no event shall
EMA be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, arising
out of or related to your use of the manual, even if EMA has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. The aggregate liability of EMA to you for all claims arising from or related to the
manual is limited to amounts paid by you to EMA in connection therewith. If you are dissatisfied
with any portion of the manual, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue the use of the
manual.
TDS3 server and SSAS Configuration are not designed for use in life support applications or
systems where malfunction or misuse of this product can reasonably be expected to result in
personal injury or loss of life.

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Change history
Author Date Description Revision
Initial draft, based on suggested functional
Ladislav Madunić 18.03.2014 1.0
specification.
Jakob Žugelj 27.03.2014 1st revision of document. 1.1
Updated URL address, Updated SSAS
Zoran Špec 23.10.2017 1.2
Configurator screen shots.
Jakob Žugelj 13.02.2020 Updated certificates. 1.3
Updated SSAS Configurator screenshots,
Boštjan Klemenc 14.05.2020 1.4
updated SSAS Configurator instructions.
06.07. – Design unification and content update; making 1.5.0 –
Aleš Erjavec
07.07.2022 notes on unclear content; etc. 1.5.1
Content correction with Grammarly; whole
19.07. – 1.5.2 –
Aleš Erjavec document remodel and content update; screen
25.07.2022 1.5.4
shots and other figures update
Aleš Erjavec 27.07.2022 Figure "credentials" replacement 1.5.5
Aleš Erjavec 25.10.2022 Removed comment regarding spelling mistake 1.5.6

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