Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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... monitoring. The handset's touchscreen display is wired to 12V or 24V power (DC). The handset provides a screen to time. Index Introduction 3 DSC Emergency Calls 4 VHF Emergency Calls 5 Items you need for installation 6 Cradle & Bulkhead Connector wiring 7 Cradle position 8 To install a Cradle 9 H1 Bulkhead Connector 10 To install a Bulkhead Connector 11 To connect power to a handset 12 To place and remove a handset 12 Turning...
... monitoring. The handset's touchscreen display is wired to 12V or 24V power (DC). The handset provides a screen to time. Index Introduction 3 DSC Emergency Calls 4 VHF Emergency Calls 5 Items you need for installation 6 Cradle & Bulkhead Connector wiring 7 Cradle position 8 To install a Cradle 9 H1 Bulkhead Connector 10 To install a Bulkhead Connector 11 To connect power to a handset 12 To place and remove a handset 12 Turning...
Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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... connection. Use while on screen: > Sleep Powered down . Place the H1P into a non-powered cradle, the power light will display the most recently viewed screen. 13 Note - H1P Select the Battery Charge icon in horizontally. Turning a handset OFF > Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. > Select from the options displayed on board the vessel. > Shutdown Complete shut down for fast boot up. Remove...
... connection. Use while on screen: > Sleep Powered down . Place the H1P into a non-powered cradle, the power light will display the most recently viewed screen. 13 Note - H1P Select the Battery Charge icon in horizontally. Turning a handset OFF > Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. > Select from the options displayed on board the vessel. > Shutdown Complete shut down for fast boot up. Remove...
Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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... panel. while beeping alarm, touch the screen (or any key) to silence the alarm and close the WiFi status. To connect a handset to an M1 1 Turn Cortex M1 ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to power the M1. 2 Turn the handset ON Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. 3 Select WiFi from the label. 15 Text 'connected' will then display 'Waiting...
... panel. while beeping alarm, touch the screen (or any key) to silence the alarm and close the WiFi status. To connect a handset to an M1 1 Turn Cortex M1 ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to power the M1. 2 Turn the handset ON Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. 3 Select WiFi from the label. 15 Text 'connected' will then display 'Waiting...
Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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... to change your ID. Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Enable ATIS via the check box. Note - To Enable ATIS > Main Menu ( ). Cortex disables DSC when you do not have an ATIS number select 'Suggest ID' to generate a number based on which it . To program your ATIS ID with a handset > Main Menu ( ). You can transmit your...
... to change your ID. Touch on the wrench icon ( ) to open the Configuration Menu. > Systems > VHF > Select Region > Enable ATIS via the check box. Note - To Enable ATIS > Main Menu ( ). Cortex disables DSC when you do not have an ATIS number select 'Suggest ID' to generate a number based on which it . To program your ATIS ID with a handset > Main Menu ( ). You can transmit your...
Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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.../.176"m)m (2 5/16") - Avoid leaving a handset outside and exposed to change without notice or obligation. This may cause a build up of time. - Use Shutdown when you use the VHF. 58.7mm 58.578.m7mmm 58.7mm 58.7mm BATTERY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMP AUDIO Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation H1 285g (0.63lb), H1P 235g (0.52lb) Waterproof (IPX8) -25...
.../.176"m)m (2 5/16") - Avoid leaving a handset outside and exposed to change without notice or obligation. This may cause a build up of time. - Use Shutdown when you use the VHF. 58.7mm 58.578.m7mmm 58.7mm 58.7mm BATTERY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMP AUDIO Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation H1 285g (0.63lb), H1P 235g (0.52lb) Waterproof (IPX8) -25...
Cortex Handset Installation Guide
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The unit is not user serviceable. Industry Canada Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The included instructions contain information on page 4. Battery Warnings - Only use the battery for the device for an uncontrolled environment. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may require the possession of classification IPX8 as animals' teeth or claws, come into contact with the...
The unit is not user serviceable. Industry Canada Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The included instructions contain information on page 4. Battery Warnings - Only use the battery for the device for an uncontrolled environment. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may require the possession of classification IPX8 as animals' teeth or claws, come into contact with the...
Cortex Product Overview - Global
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... 9 950 4848 | Vespermarine.com V1.3 SPECIFICATIONS CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA...
... 9 950 4848 | Vespermarine.com V1.3 SPECIFICATIONS CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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... Labels here in the manual. The Wifi SSID and Password cannot be installed and connected to the Cortex Hub to get the most out of guide topics about how to monitor information such as required. Off-boat vessel monitoring and control is also helpful to transmit and receive vessel position and other devices on your phone. chart plotters, laptops, phones) over...
... Labels here in the manual. The Wifi SSID and Password cannot be installed and connected to the Cortex Hub to get the most out of guide topics about how to monitor information such as required. Off-boat vessel monitoring and control is also helpful to transmit and receive vessel position and other devices on your phone. chart plotters, laptops, phones) over...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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... to become alerted to use a 10W rated audio speaker with a 4-ohm impedance. • Pre-wired with 2m (6.5ft) of 80Hz-18kHz BROWN INPUT / OUTPUT Audio Speaker volume can be installed at the desired volume using a Cortex Handset or the Cortex Onboard App. The external audio speaker output extends the audio output of the Cortex HandNseMtsEA 0183 COMTMhOeNVesper MarinBeLAExCtKernal Speaker (Part Number 111210) is purpose designed for directly from any...
... to become alerted to use a 10W rated audio speaker with a 4-ohm impedance. • Pre-wired with 2m (6.5ft) of 80Hz-18kHz BROWN INPUT / OUTPUT Audio Speaker volume can be installed at the desired volume using a Cortex Handset or the Cortex Onboard App. The external audio speaker output extends the audio output of the Cortex HandNseMtsEA 0183 COMTMhOeNVesper MarinBeLAExCtKernal Speaker (Part Number 111210) is purpose designed for directly from any...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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... horn will default to Mute. Setting Loudspeaker Tone You can also set the desired volume, use between 200-500Hz from a Cortex Handset (H1 Tethered or H1P Portable) or the Cortex Onboard App. Loudspeaker Negative (-) External Speaker Wiring Diagram PEAKER (+) PEAKER (-) 18 ORANGE BLACK RED BROWN AUDIO SPEAKER (+) AUDIO SPEAKER (-) LOUDSPEAKER (+) LOUDSPEAKER (-) External Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Mode can be connected to 30W into a 4ohm load. Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange...
... horn will default to Mute. Setting Loudspeaker Tone You can also set the desired volume, use between 200-500Hz from a Cortex Handset (H1 Tethered or H1P Portable) or the Cortex Onboard App. Loudspeaker Negative (-) External Speaker Wiring Diagram PEAKER (+) PEAKER (-) 18 ORANGE BLACK RED BROWN AUDIO SPEAKER (+) AUDIO SPEAKER (-) LOUDSPEAKER (+) LOUDSPEAKER (-) External Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Mode can be connected to 30W into a 4ohm load. Audio Cable Wiring Code Orange...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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.... You must be installed. If you cannot change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. If you must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on how to verify the correct programming. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to open the Settings Menu. > Device Settings... > Vessel... > Identification... > MMSI (Enter MMSI number) > Name (Enter the...
.... You must be installed. If you cannot change the MMSI, please contact an authorized dealer or Vesper Marine. If you must be programmed with data corresponding to the vessel on how to verify the correct programming. Turn Cortex Cortex Hub and device ON Switch the vessel's batteries ON to open the Settings Menu. > Device Settings... > Vessel... > Identification... > MMSI (Enter MMSI number) > Name (Enter the...
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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EN M1 Wiring color codes RED BLACK POWER +VE POWER -VE NMEA TX B NMEA TX A NMEA RX B NMEA RX A NMEA 0183 COMMON and GPIO GROUND ORANGE WHITE DARK GREEN YELLOW BLACK ORANGE BLACK RED BROWN AUDIO +VE AUDIO -VE LOUDSPEAKER +VE LOUDSPEAKER -VE RED LIGHT GREEN BROWN GRAY VIOLET BLUE PULLUP VOLTAGE INPUT / OUTPUT 5 INPUT / OUTPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 M1 Wiring color codes 27
EN M1 Wiring color codes RED BLACK POWER +VE POWER -VE NMEA TX B NMEA TX A NMEA RX B NMEA RX A NMEA 0183 COMMON and GPIO GROUND ORANGE WHITE DARK GREEN YELLOW BLACK ORANGE BLACK RED BROWN AUDIO +VE AUDIO -VE LOUDSPEAKER +VE LOUDSPEAKER -VE RED LIGHT GREEN BROWN GRAY VIOLET BLUE PULLUP VOLTAGE INPUT / OUTPUT 5 INPUT / OUTPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 M1 Wiring color codes 27
Cortex Hub Installation Guide
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...-spoofing CORTEX HUB SENSORS HEADING BAROMETER BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTERNAL SENSORS INPUTS Internal use only Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) Measured at power input 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-17V) H1 AND H1P HANDSET SPECIFICATIONS HANDSET SIZE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4mm (6 1/2" x 2 13/16" x 7/8") 12V, 1A max, 200mA nom 12/24V DC compatible Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation WEIGHT...
...-spoofing CORTEX HUB SENSORS HEADING BAROMETER BATTERY VOLTAGE EXTERNAL SENSORS INPUTS Internal use only Update rate 1Hz max (averaged) Measured at power input 5 Inputs, Digital (0-24V), Analog (0-17V) H1 AND H1P HANDSET SPECIFICATIONS HANDSET SIZE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY 164.8 x 71.8 x 21.4mm (6 1/2" x 2 13/16" x 7/8") 12V, 1A max, 200mA nom 12/24V DC compatible Lithium Polymer 2 hour full charge, >10 hours operation WEIGHT...
Cortex Product Overview - US
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... CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA CLASS B AIS DEDICATED RX CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE...
... CORTEX HUB GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS HUB SIZE POWER SUPPLY WEIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY ERROR ANT CONNECTOR SPLITTER SPLITTER CONNECTOR VHF VOICE VHF FREQUENCY RANGE TX RX DEDICATED RX CHANNELS POWER OUTPUT REGIONS SENSITIVITY (12 DB SINAD) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SPURIOUS EMISSIONS MAX AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CLASS D DSC DEDICATED RX CHANNELS SENSITIVITY (1% BER) ADJACENT CHANNEL SELECTIVITY SPURIOUS RESPONSE INTERMODULATION SOTDMA CLASS B AIS DEDICATED RX CHANNELS FREQUENCY RANGE...
Cortex Product Overview - US
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... monitoring M1 Hub, GPS Antenna, Power Cable, Audio Cable, External Sensors Cable, External WiFi Antenna, VHF patch cable. 330 x 218 x 148mm (1' 1" x 8 9/16" x 5 13/16" ) 1.64 kg (3.61 lb) CORTEX H1P PORTABLE HANDSET PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-H1P Cortex H1P Portable Rechargable Handset H1P Portable Rechargable Handset, Charging H1P Cradle, Non Powered H1 Cradle 213 x 98 x 58 mm (8 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 2 5/16") 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Compatible with Cortex M1 and V1 bundles. CORTEX RANGE CORTEX...
... monitoring M1 Hub, GPS Antenna, Power Cable, Audio Cable, External Sensors Cable, External WiFi Antenna, VHF patch cable. 330 x 218 x 148mm (1' 1" x 8 9/16" x 5 13/16" ) 1.64 kg (3.61 lb) CORTEX H1P PORTABLE HANDSET PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION INCLUDED PACKAGING CORTEX-H1P Cortex H1P Portable Rechargable Handset H1P Portable Rechargable Handset, Charging H1P Cradle, Non Powered H1 Cradle 213 x 98 x 58 mm (8 3/8" x 3 7/8" x 2 5/16") 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Compatible with Cortex M1 and V1 bundles. CORTEX RANGE CORTEX...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB8000B1 DESCRIPTION XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-8000 SMARTAIS SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 3W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Waterproof (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT...
... SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB8000B1 DESCRIPTION XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-8000 SMARTAIS SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 3W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Waterproof (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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.... 47 For more information visit support.vespermarine.com COMPLETE MONITORING AND CONTROL View and update vessel information, monitor transponder and GPS status, display all received vessel information the instant you if a vessel comes within a specified distance of your WatchMate XB-8000, so it displays all AISequipped vessels within range on board the boat. TRANSPONDER FIRMWARE UPGRADE Download updates for your boat. If...
.... 47 For more information visit support.vespermarine.com COMPLETE MONITORING AND CONTROL View and update vessel information, monitor transponder and GPS status, display all received vessel information the instant you if a vessel comes within a specified distance of your WatchMate XB-8000, so it displays all AISequipped vessels within range on board the boat. TRANSPONDER FIRMWARE UPGRADE Download updates for your boat. If...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... DESCRIPTION SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB6000B2 DESCRIPTION XB-6000 Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-6000 SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 2.5W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Watertight (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GPS...
... DESCRIPTION SP160 VHF/AIS Antenna Splitter 5m (15ft) Locking Waterproof USB cable BUNDLES CODE XB6000B2 DESCRIPTION XB-6000 Transponder Bundle (Includes SP160 Splitter) SPECIFICATIONS XB-6000 SIZE POWER SUPPLY 200mm wide x 130mm high x 60mm depth (7 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2 3/8") 10-32 VDC 2A max, 2.5W nominal ENVIRONMENTAL Watertight (IPx7) OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE NUMBER OF RECEIVERS NUMBER OF TRANSMITTERS RECEIVE FREQUENCY RANGE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY RANGE AIS SENSITIVITY POWER OUTPUT GPS SENSITIVITY GPS DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GPS...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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... 2m (6.5ft) cables included • Compact and easy to broadcast. AM AND FM RADIO CONNECTION Provides AM/FM radio connection. USE A SINGLE ANTENNA Using an antenna splitter allows both AIS and VHF devices on very similar frequency bands. SPECIFICATIONS SP160 FREQUENCY RANGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE 156MHz to 163MHz -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to install a second. Whilst compatible with a standard 'Motorola plug' is designed to work to the AIS...
... 2m (6.5ft) cables included • Compact and easy to broadcast. AM AND FM RADIO CONNECTION Provides AM/FM radio connection. USE A SINGLE ANTENNA Using an antenna splitter allows both AIS and VHF devices on very similar frequency bands. SPECIFICATIONS SP160 FREQUENCY RANGE OPERATING TEMPERATURE 156MHz to 163MHz -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to install a second. Whilst compatible with a standard 'Motorola plug' is designed to work to the AIS...
2022 Vesper Marine Catalog
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.../NORTH-UP DISPLAY DISPLAYS MAGNETIC BEARINGS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION MARKS USING CHART PLOTTERS, MFD'S AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE VHF RADIO DSC CALLING BY SELECTING A TARGET ON THE SCREEN POWER CONSUMPTION @ 12V Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Provides GPS info to all connected devices Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Using our free iOS...
.../NORTH-UP DISPLAY DISPLAYS MAGNETIC BEARINGS AND AIDS TO NAVIGATION MARKS USING CHART PLOTTERS, MFD'S AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE VHF RADIO DSC CALLING BY SELECTING A TARGET ON THE SCREEN POWER CONSUMPTION @ 12V Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Provides GPS info to all connected devices Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Cortex Handsets, Cortex Onboard App (iOS & Android) Using our free iOS...