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Alerts

Common Alerts

The following alerts are available on each type of device:

Alert Type:RockSTARRockAIRRockFLEET
Collisionxxx
Geofencexxx
Power Lossxxx
Temperaturexxx

Collision

The Collision Alert notifies you when the device is subjected to a physical impact. The Collision Threshold defines how many G-forces will set off the alert, and the "Collision Duration" defines how long that force needs to be constantly applied for.

At its lowest settings, the alert will detect a simple ‘tap’ on the device. At the highest settings, an alert won't be set off until a very strong impact is detected.

We suggest you experiment with the settings to find what works in your particular situation.

Geofence

The Geofence Alert allows you to set your current position as the Centre Point of a circular geofence, and then set the Distance (radius extending from the centre point). Should the device leave the defined geofence, an alert will be sent. Alert Frequency is the frequency with which the device compares your position within the geofence.

Power Loss

The Power Alert is a one-time alert that will notify your provider should your device lose external power. It will not put the device into distress mode, and this alert cannot be cancelled.

The Power Alert function is OFF by default.

Temperature

Should the temperature leave your defined range (e.g. 0 degrees to 40 degrees) then an automatic alert will be sent. This option allows you to turn this alert type on/off and set the temperature over which the alert will be sent.

Device Specific Alerts

The following alerts are only available on certain devices:

Alert TypeRockSTARRockAIRRockFLEET
AirborneN/AxN/A
Button (manual)xxN/A
Dead Man's SwitchxxN/A
MOB WatcherN/Axx
TimerxN/AN/A
Signal LossN/Axx
Watch Mex (via BLE only)x (dedicated button)x (via BLE only)

Airborne Events

The Flight Status Mode can be configured as Off, Hover, or Fixed-Wing.

The following Airborne Alert Events are available:

Alert TypeFixed-WingHover
Altitude RateXN/A
Take-Off/LandingXN/A
Hover Entry/ExitN/AX

Flight Status Mode: Fixed-Wing

  • V-Rotate: The speed threshold (knots) that triggers a take-off event.
  • V-Stall: The speed threshold (knots) that triggers a landing event.
Rules for Vr and Vs Settings
  • V-Stall must be less than 80% of V-Rotate.
  • V-Stall must be at least 2 knots.
  • V-Rotate and V-Stall cannot be equal.

If these conditions are not met, RockAIR will not trigger Airborne Alert Events.

When Altitude Rate is enabled, the following parameters apply:

  • Ascend Rate: Maximum acceptable ascent rate. An alert is generated if this rate is exceeded continuously for the configured ascent time period.
    • Ascent Time: The duration for which the maximum ascent rate must be exceeded to trigger an alert.
  • Descent Rate: Maximum acceptable descent rate. An alert is generated if this rate is exceeded continuously for the configured descent time period.
    • Descent Time: The duration for which the maximum descent rate must be exceeded to trigger an alert.

Flight Status Mode: Hover

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Rotary Flight Status Mode works with the RockAIR’s switch inputs. Hover Entry/Exit events are generated when Pin 1 is closed and the RockAIR is in 'Air Mode.'

  • When Pin 1 is open, the RockAIR is in 'Ground Mode.'
  • When Pin 1 is closed, the RockAIR is in 'Air Mode.'

Typically, Pin 1 is connected to a helicopter's collective.

The RockAIR supports up to five external switch-type sensors to detect events such as take-off, landing (via a helicopter collective switch), or optionally engine-start/engine-stop (via an oil pressure switch).

All five sensor inputs are electrically isolated digital inputs. There are no analogue inputs on the RockAIR.

Sensor inputs are activated by closing or opening the input to the common signal ground on the connector, not to the aircraft or vehicle ground. Do not connect the common signal ground to the aircraft or vehicle ground. Activating any sensor input by closing or opening its connection to the signal ground will trigger an event report.

For further information, refer to the Switch/Alert Inputs guidance for RockAIR.

Hover Entry and Hover Exit events are generated automatically when the following conditions are met:

  • RockAIR is in Air Mode.
  • Hover Entry: RockAIR is moving >10 km/h.
  • Hover Exit: RockAIR is moving <10 km/h.

MOB Watcher

  • MOB Watcher - will continuously monitor a National Marine Electronics Association
    (NMEA) source and generate an alert if a MOB message is seen.

  • Serial Mode - Select the external source to stream additional data from.

  • Sample Rate - Select the external data sample rate.

  • Baud Rate - Set the external serial baud rate.

Timer

The Timer Alert option allows you to send an alert message after a predefined interval, called the Timer Alert Timeout. The Timer Alert Timeout can be set between 5 minutes to 4 hours.

This is useful if you'd like an alert sent in the eventuality that you are not able to cancel it.

Dead Man's Switch

This function, called the Dead Man's Switch Alert, requires a physical button press every number of minutes (the Dead Man's Switch Frequency) to ensure you are still present and able to respond.

If a button is not pressed within the time allotted in the Dead Man's Switch Frequency, an automatic alert is sent.

📘 Timer Alert vs. Dead Man's Switch

A Dead Man's Switch is perpetual, i.e. you need to keep confirming with a button press until you turn this function off. A timer alert is activated and confirmed only once.

Signal Loss

When enabled the feature monitors both the GPS and Iridium signals and creates and transmits generic alert packets if the signal status for either transition from present to not present or vice versa.

Watch Me

The Watch Me alert informs 'HQ' that additional monitoring is required for a period of time.