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Iridium Edge®
EDGE9680
The Iridium Edge® is a ready-to-go, reliable satellite communications device that expands connectivity beyond cellular limits for 100% global IoT coverage. Fast time-to-market is a critical component in today’s highly competitive communications environment. Iridium Edge is a satellite add-on enabling dual-mode capability and reducing the cost, uncertainties, and complications associated with hardware development, manufacture, and certification of the satellite-specific terminal.
Details
Features
- Hardware-ready device for simple, low-risk integration
- Low-cost device for affordable customer adoption
- Satellite add-on for truly global coverage
- Ready to install for quick time-to-market
- Robust power supply for industrial installations
- Certified in key geographic markets
- 180° line of sight for compromised, partially blocked locations
- Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) modem for Iridium’s superior network advantages
Technical Specifications
- Frequency: 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
- Message Size: 270 bytes (receive), 340 bytes (transmit)
- SBD Transceiver: Iridium 9602N
- Antenna: Integrated Iridium® certified antenna
- Dimensions: 5.12 in (L) x 3.15 in (W) x 1.18 in (H)
- Ingress Protection: IP 67
- Side and bottom cable exits
- Connector: M12-8 pin male, terminated on 20cm pigtail cable
- Installation Options: Pole, screw, tape
- RS232 AT command interface
- On/off control lines
- Power Supply: ( 9-32V), SAE J1455 load dump protected
- Maximum Power: 1.6W (peak for short transmit burst)
- Low Power Modes: < 200uA
- Reverse polarity protection
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to 185°F
- Storage Temperature Range: -40°F to 185°F
- Vibration: SAE J1455, Section 4.10
- Iridium® Satellite Network certification
- RoHS compliant
- FCC, IC, CE, Australia, South Africa, and Brazil approvals
Documentation
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Purpose built for these key industries
We offer reliable, custom-design solutions powered by the world’s most advanced network to solve any connectivity challenge across land, sea, and air.
- Mining
- Manage mining communications systems and operations, including autonomous mining vehicles, drilling equipment, and haulage.
- Oil & Gas
- Track and manage uncrewed assets and maintain visibility and safety while conducting projects in the field and monitoring remote operations.
- Rail
- Deliver advanced connectivity and real-time fleet tracking to power more efficient, productive train and locomotive operations.
- Shipping & Transportation
- Enable real-time vessel tracking, enhanced crew and cargo safety, and heightened productivity, from port to final destination.
- Fishing & Workboat
Enable advanced connectivity for optimal fishing production and increased workboat safety at sea.
- Oceanographic IoT
- Power seamless global IoT connectivity for sensors, buoys, and autonomous underwater vehicles for collecting and sharing critical oceanographic data.
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