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1 User Manual SCC Tactical Windows Version: Date September

2 Contents 1 RUNNING THE SCC TACTICAL APPLICATION Connecting Tactical to a Whisper ADDITIONAL FEATURES COCKPIT TAB SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COLUMNS MAP SCREEN ADDING BOOKMARKS ADDING POI a Private POI POI Sync ADDING GEOFENCES GEO SYNC ADDING MAP SOURCES TEXT MESSAGING WINDOW CONTACTS MESSAGE HISTORY ASSET MESSAGING MESSAGE HISTORY SETTINGS TAB CHANGE PASSWORD AES ENCRYPTION MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY ALARM MASTER DATA FILE Changing Wifi Destination Resources

3 SCC Tactical is the mobile Situational Awareness component of the SCC Titan Solution. It is designed to be accessed on a tablet or laptop computer running Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 and is used in conjunction with the SCC Platform as a client-based standalone solution. It utilises satellite communications infrastructure to ensure continuous secure operation anywhere in the world. 3

1 RUNNING THE SCC TACTICAL APPLICATION After downloading and installing the SCC Tactical Application, users will be required to enter a login password (Default is track24 ).

4 1 RUNNING THE SCC TACTICAL APPLICATION After downloading and installing the SCC Tactical Application, users will be required to enter a login password (Default is track24 ). This password can be changed in the settings menu after the initial setup. Users will also require a License Key generated by T24 using the computer code displayed after running the application for the first time. It should be noted that the application will not be usable until a License Key has been generated by T24. Track24 SCC Tactical Login Window: Note: Click yes on the User Account Control Popup window before this login window appears. In the Password field, enter the required Case sensitive password then click OK to access the application. IMPORTANT: The default password (set when installed) is track24. In order to change your password, refer to section 5.5 IMPORTANT: To acquire a License Key, copy the computer code and send it to T24 Defence at support@t24defence.com. Alternately call our Office at ext

5 1.1 Connecting Tactical to a Whisper To use the Tactical application users must connect their Whisper device to the tablet/laptop SCC Tactical is running on. User will connect using a micro USB cable plugged into the Whisper and a USB end plugged into the tablet/laptop. T24 recommend that a connection is made using a USB 2.0 port on the tablet/laptop. After the cable connection is established the user will need to select the correct Device and Port the asset is using in the settings window (for more information on settings see section 10). Once the device and port is set the user will click the button highlighted in red in the picture seen below. IMPORTANT: Should you lose connection to the SCC Tactical Tablet, click the Connect button above to reestablish the connection. IMPORTANT: A connect device, Network communication and GPS synchronization must be established before position reports and alarm position reports can be transmitted. IMPORTANT: Before connecting to the tactical device the Whisper must be on it s home screen. Once the connection has been established the Whisper device will be locked on Iridium screen (Whisper 1 excluded). 5

1 2 3 4 1.2 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The top 4 Status Icons (Labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4) display the current status of the Tactical Connection. 1. This is the device connection icon, which has 2 states, connected and disconnected.

6 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The top 4 Status Icons (Labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4) display the current status of the Tactical Connection. 1. This is the device connection icon, which has 2 states, connected and disconnected. If the icon is red no device connection is present, green indicates a device is connected to the Tactical device. 2. This is the WIFI signal strength, for users using WIFI it will show the connection strength of the WIFI signal. 3. This is the Iridium connection status, it can range from Poor to Excellent, this Icon has 3 states, red indicates a poor or weak Iridium Connection, Yellow indicates a Marginal connection and Green indicates a good or excellent connection. (Please note that data can only be transferred through the Iridium network with a marginal or better connection. 4. This Icon represents the GPS Fix, it has 2 states, Red indicates no GPS Fix and Green indicates a valid fix. 6

7 The 5 smaller icons are as follows, Connect (Used to establish device connection based on settings), Settings (used to configured device connection, Password changes, and AES Encryption), Update SA (used to request new Situational Awareness Data from the SCC Titan Platform), My Position (centers the Map on your current location), and Labels (used to configure Map Layers and Map Sources as well as what information is being displayed on the Map Screen). 2 COCKPIT TAB Asset Name : COMM ID: Identifies Asset SA AGE: Time since Asset last reported Identifies Asset The Cockpit Window is the main window for the T24 Defence SCCT application. The Cockpit Window is divided into the following columns: 2.1 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS COLUMNS COMM ID column Transmission ID associated with the specified Asset Asset Name column Call sign associated with the specified Asset SA AGE column Time stamp of when Asset last reported SA SPD (KPH) column Speed of Asset s latest position report HDG column Heading of Asset s latest position report Latitude Longitude column Coordinates of the Asset s latest position 7

MGRS column Military Grid Reference of Asset s last position report Alarm Age column Age of Asset s last alarm position report, will include Latitude Longitude (MGRS) IMPORTANT: Double clicking an

8 MGRS column Military Grid Reference of Asset s last position report Alarm Age column Age of Asset s last alarm position report, will include Latitude Longitude (MGRS) IMPORTANT: Double clicking an Asset Name IN COCKPIT brings up the MAP screen with the Asset focused in the center of the map. 3 MAP SCREEN The Map Screen is where users will be able to view all position reports from their Member devices on the Map. 4 ADDING BOOKMARKS Users now have the ability to add bookmarks to the SCC Tactical Application. Bookmarks allow the user to cache an area of the Map so that the user is able to quickly jump between different areas of operation without having to use the touch screen. To add a new Bookmark, first open the Labels Menu followed by the Controls Tab. Centre the Map on the area that you wish to Bookmark and them select ADD. Enter a name for the Bookmark and click ADD in the newly opened Window. Please also note the addition of the control buttons, which can be used to navigate the map without the use of a finger on the screen. 8

9 5 ADDING POI a Private POI Users can add POI markers to the Map screen by adding them from the Labels menu, under the C2 Tab. User can create private POI s that only they will be able to view on there device. To add a private POI follow the steps below. 1) Tap on the Map where the user would like to place the POI. 2) Click the ADD button under POI Management, enter a name and confirm the coordinates of the POI. 3) Select the type of POI and the Icon. 4) Include an annotation to the POI if required. 5) Select the Private POI option then when finished click the ADD button and the POI will be placed on the Map. 6 POI Sync With the release of version users have the ability to sync POI s from their SCC Tactical applications up to the SCC Titan platform. To create a sync POI a user will follow the previous steps in creating a private POI. Instead of selecting a private POI in the last step users will select the SYNC option. Once the user creates their synced POI, the POI icon will remain a grey pending box until it is accepted or declined on the platform. For more information on accepting and declining POI s please see the SCC Titan user manual. 9

10 If a POI is accepted on the platform the POI icon will change from the grey pending box to the correct POI shape. A user can recognize that it has been accepted by the white line beside the POI name, and the proper NATO shape for the POI on the map. If a POI is declined on the platform the POI icon will change to the correct POI shape. Declined POI s will change to private POI s on the creator s Tactical device. Private POI s will have a grey bar beside the POI s name to show that they are private POI s. 10

edited or deleted. Users can also request a sync by pressing the SYNC button.

11 Users can check on the status of synced POI s in the SYNC tab. User can click through the sync history to see what time the tactical device received information regarding if a POI was accepted, declined, edited or deleted. Users can also request a sync by pressing the SYNC button. This will send a request to the platform to check if any POI status can be updated. All POI s that remain pending will be hidden from the display when the tactical application is closed. Once the user accept/declines the POI on platform, it will re-appear on the users POI menu and Map. 11

7 ADDING GEOFENCES Users can add Geofences to the Tactical Application from the Labels Menu, under C2 then the Geofence Tab. To ADD a new Geofence follow the steps below. 1) Click the ADD button.

12 7 ADDING GEOFENCES Users can add Geofences to the Tactical Application from the Labels Menu, under C2 then the Geofence Tab. To ADD a new Geofence follow the steps below. 1) Click the ADD button. 2) Enter a name for the Geofence and select its configuration (inclusive, exclusive). 3) Draw the Geofence by tapping on the Map where you want the vertices of the Geofence to appear. Once finished click the save button. Please note that Geofences created on the SCC Tactical Application will not trigger alarms or alerts on the SCC Titan Platform. At this time Geofences created in Tactical can only be used to monitor and visualize inclusive and exclusive areas at the Tactical Level. 12

8 GEO SYNC With the release of version 2.5.0.16 users have the ability to sync Geofences down from the SCC Titan Platform to their SCC Tactical applications.

13 8 GEO SYNC With the release of version users have the ability to sync Geofences down from the SCC Titan Platform to their SCC Tactical applications. In the labels Menu users will see a new tab labeled Sync. From this menu users will be able to manually request a sync with the SCC Tian Platform, view the Sync History to their device, and also access the details of which Geofences were synced and their status (Added, Edited and Deleted) The sync button will request a new sync be made with the SCC Titan Platform, while all changes to geofences are synced automatically, users can use this function if they have lost Iridium connection during a sync to restart the process. 13

When syncs are completed to the Tactical Device, users can view the history of all syncs made with their device as well as the details of each sync.

14 When syncs are completed to the Tactical Device, users can view the history of all syncs made with their device as well as the details of each sync. Details include a timestamp from the sync as well as the status of the geofence in the sync, whether it was created, edited, or deleted from the SCC Titan Platform. For more information about Geo Sync on the SCC Titan Platform please refer to the SCC Titan Platform manual section

9 ADDING MAP SOURCES In order to add new Map sets to the SCC Tactical Application the Maps must be present of the tablet or PC running the application.

15 9 ADDING MAP SOURCES In order to add new Map sets to the SCC Tactical Application the Maps must be present of the tablet or PC running the application. To add new Maps first open the Maps screen and then select the Labels Icon (Highlighted) After selecting the Labels Icon a Menu will appear on the left side of the Map screen. To add a new Map Source tap or click on the Add Source button under Map Layers. You will then be prompted to browse for the Map file you wish to add. Once selected, provided that the Map is compatible with the application it will appear in the Map Layers List and be overlayed onto the Map. If the Map isn t immediately visible it may be hidden behind another active layer. Layers can be enabled and disabled by tapping or clicking the Visible checkbox under the Map name. Map layers can then be moved up or down the list to be overlayed or hidden under another layer. Map layers at the top of the list will be overlayed over all other Maps and be can be moved up or down the list using the arrow keys to the left of the Map name. Currently the following Map file formats are compatible with the SCC Tactical Application: Raster Imagery: ADRG, ARCS, CADRG, CIB, MrSID, JPED2000, NITF, TIFF, GeoTIFF, PNG, JPEG, BMP Vector VMAP, DNC, WVS+, S57, S63, SHAPE, DAFIF Terrain: DTED 15

3D Models: SVG, VRML & 3DS Please note that whilst the above Map types are supported, some Maps acquired from sources other than T24 Defence may not load properly into the Tactical application.

16 3D Models: SVG, VRML & 3DS Please note that whilst the above Map types are supported, some Maps acquired from sources other than T24 Defence may not load properly into the Tactical application. T24 Defence has the means to configure Maps to correctly load into the application. Please contact your sales representative for more information on this subject. Labels can also be added on this screen. Users can select different labels to show information beside assets on there map. The information that can be shown is track name, course and speed, position (lat/long), MGRS, and track age. Users may also follow an asset from this menu. Following an asset will keep the map centered on the asset as it moves. Just select the wanted asset from the dropdown menu. 10 TEXT MESSAGING WINDOW The Text Messaging Tab, when selected, opens the Tactical - Text Messaging window The SCCT Text Messaging Window is composed of the following panes. Contacts Assets column on left Message History center pane 16

17 Canned Messages scroll box Free Text field pane 10.1 CONTACTS The Contacts pane contains a list of contacts that you can communicate with. These are split into three groups; assets, asset groups and users. These contacts are updated from the Master Data File found on the SCC Platform Advanced. The Master Data file can be uploaded onto the Asset via the T24 Defence Device Utility MESSAGE HISTORY The Message History pane displays the message history of the contact that was last selected in the Contacts pane. By default, the priority chat messages are shown ASSET MESSAGING Click on the contact you want to message, or tap and select multiple Assets in the Left hand column. Once contacts have been selected users can either use a canned message from the Canned Message dropdown menu or enter free text. You may also attach a.txt file to a message to be received on the SCC Titan Platform. Only.txt files can be sent using Tactical, there is no size limit however large files will impact both the time required to send the message and Iridium Data usage. T24 Defence recommends keeping attached.txt files under 3kb. When sending a message, the Tactical Application will attempt 5 times to send the message. If unsuccessful after these attempts the message will fail indicated by a red X next to the message on the right side of the messaging window. Note: All assets selected will appear highlighted in the blue left column, also the contacts selected will appear at bottom of the message pane, below the free text field box). 17

10.4 MESSAGE HISTORY Sent messages are shown on right side of the conversation and received messages will be shown on the left side of message bar.

18 10.4 MESSAGE HISTORY Sent messages are shown on right side of the conversation and received messages will be shown on the left side of message bar. IMPORTANT: The user is only able to send text messages when satellite communications have been established. If no communication has been established or there is a loss of communication, then the message will remain pending until communication is re-established. 11 SETTINGS TAB The SETTINGS Tab menu contains the following selections: User Settings Change Password AES Management Help Device: Select the type of device you are connecting to SCC Tactical. Port: Select the correct COM port if your tablet has more than one USB port or you are using a USB Hub. Report Rate: The interval at which SCC Tactical will report to the SCC Titan Platform. Alarm Rate: The interval at which SCC Tactical will send reports when the Emergency Alarm is triggered. Report Age: The maximum age of reports on the SCC Tactical Map screen. Reports older than this will be hidden. 18

IMPORTANT: The minimum amount of time between reports that can be configured is 60 seconds. 11.

Enter the original password in the Old Password field, Next enter the new password in the New Password field. Finally, enter the new password again in the Verify New Password field.

19 IMPORTANT: The minimum amount of time between reports that can be configured is 60 seconds CHANGE PASSWORD After first logging into the T24 Defence SCC Tactical application, the user should change their password. To do so, select Settings>Change Password from the Tabs bar. Enter the original password in the Old Password field, Next enter the new password in the New Password field. Finally, enter the new password again in the Verify New Password field. Click OK to accept the changes. The minimum number of characters for the password is AES ENCRYPTION MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT: Crypto password must be changed from the default password. Must be a specific password in relation to user. Password must be changed in order to encrypt tactical tablet. 19

20 1 Check off the Encryption Key box. 2 Enter the encryption key as it is loaded on the Whisper device you will be connecting to SCC Tactical. 3 - Check off the Decryption box. 4 Enter the decryption key as it is loaded on the Whisper device you will be connecting to SCC Tactical. 5 Press the Save button. 20

21 12 EMERGENCY ALARM The PANIC Button (top right corner) in SCC Tactical can only be used when the Whisper is connected to the Tactical Tablet. It works in conjunction with the PANIC button on the Tactical Whisper (Asset). Pressing either PANIC in SCC Tactical or on the Tactical Whisper itself, will generate a Flashing red PANIC button. This PANIC can be reset by pressing down the PANIC OFF on the Tablet for approx. 5 seconds. You can also reset this flashing panic by pressing and holding down on the Whisper s PANIC button for approx. 5 seconds. Asset Panic Alert COCKPIT WINDOW When an Asset in the field generates a panic, the alert will highlight red in the COCKPIT window. Double click to view that asset in the map window. Note: Users will not be able to reset Asset Panics in the field from the tactical, only the operator on the SCC Platform Advanced can reset the Panic. IMPORTANT: The Panic Alarm (flashing red button) can also be reset from the SCC Platform Advanced. 21

22 13 MASTER DATA FILE Master Data File The Master Data File is an.xml file found on the SCC/C4i Platform which contains the Call Signs (Asset names), Asset groups, Users, and Transmission ID associated with each. The Master Data File is pulled from the Whisper (Asset) once it is connected to the Windows SCC Tactical automatically. IMPORTANT: Please refer to the SCC Titan Manual section for information regarding the Master Data File. 14 Changing Wifi Destination When using Wifi by default the tactical application will send all information to the Production server of SCC Titan. If a client is using a different server they will need to change the ClientServerConfig file. This can be done by following these steps: 1. Close the Tactical application 2. Open file explorer 3. Go to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\T24 Defence\Scct 4. Drag file named ClientServerConfig.xml to desktop 5. Right click on file and open with an application that has editing (wordpad, notepad, ect) 6. Change the ip address to the desired destination. EX is production: <serverurl> </server-url> 7. Change the port to Click save 9. Drag the file back into the C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\T24 Defence\Scct 15 Resources T24 Defence Support support@t24defence.com Phone: (Monday-Friday EST) 22

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