Iridium Edge Solar™
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Iridium Edge Solar™ Battery-Powered Tracker - Long-Lasting, Solar Powered GPS Tracker
The new Iridium Edge Solar is designed to be a simple, low-cost, solar-based tracking device. Connectivity is delivered through the fully secure global Iridium Satellite Network and features 2-way communication and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. You can attach the Solar Edge GPS tracker to a boat, vehicle or other asset and then forget. Regular GPS tracking reports would then be sent from the unit, with the internal battery being recharged by the in-built solar panel. Even when there isn't much sunlight, by combining the long life that solar power delivers with the dependability of a battery backup.
The Iridium Edge® Solar is a standalone and programmable, solar-powered Short Burst Data (SBD®) device that offers real-time GPS tracking and local wireless sensor and communication capabilities over Bluetooth. The product’s self-charging, requires minimal maintenance, designed to be used in tough environments for either mobile or fixed asset monitoring. It supports real-time GPS tracking, local wireless sensors, and communication capabilities over Bluetooth.
Its backup battery will support reporting up to twice daily for five years. The Iridium Edge Solar is for customers who need a quite simple tracking device that they can set and forget. Therefore, if you need a simple autonomous tracker, with global coverage, transmitting every few hours, this could be exactly what you need.
Benefits
Highly Mobile: The Iridium satellite network provides communications and connectivity for mobile applications like oil and gas, transportation, agriculture, and surface mining anywhere on the planet, allowing tracking and monitoring of vehicles and assets operating in remote areas.
Reliable Coverage – Devices using the Iridium satellite network are enabled by a constellation of 66 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) mobile satellites that provide service anywhere on the planet.
Low Latency – The Iridium satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (~800 km), enable signals to travel in 1/40 the time compared to geostationary satellites (36,000 km), resulting in low-latency, always-on connections ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.
Staff Tip: Iridium Edge Solar Global Satellite Asset Tracker requires a paid subscription.
Applications
- Out of cellular coverage GPS Tracking
- Fleet Management
- Vehicle Tracking
- Remote Monitoring
- Asset Tracking
- Oil & Gas
- Maritime
- Fishing Boats
- Boats
- Superyacht Tenders
- Surface Mining
- Vehicles Working Remotely
- Mining Equipment Tracking
- Rental Equipment
- Agricultural Vehicles
- Transportation
Features of the Iridium Edge Solar :
• Autonomous GPS tracking
• Bluetooth capability for wireless sensor integration and local device connectivity
• Over-the-Air Configuration Changes
• Interval and Scheduled Reporting Modes
• Start/Stop Reporting/In Motion Reporting
• Fully Encapsulated, No External Connectors, Water Ingress Protected
• Accelerometer and Magnetometer
• LED Status Indicator
Power Management:
• Photovoltaic Solar Cells, Rechargeable and Primary Batteries
• Smart Power Management System
• Up to 3-year Shelf Life
• Up to 10-Year Operational Service Life
• Back-up battery capacity provides 2x per day reporting for up to 5 years with no solar availability. -
Specifications Value Brand Iridium Model Solar Edge 9640 Dimensions(L X W X H) 164.2 x 71.2 x 32.9 mm Weight 470g Ingress Protection IP68 Operating Temperature -40 C to 85 C Recommended Storage Temperature Store Below 32°C for Best Results High Temperature Resistance MIL-STD-810G:501.5, IEC60068-2-2 to 85°C Low Temperature Resistance MIL-STD-810G:502.5, IEC60068-2-1 to -50°C Combined Thermal & Humidity Exposure MIL-STD-810G:507.5, 20-95%RH Up to 60°C Solar Radiation Exposur UL746C F1, ASTM-G154 to 1.0 Yr Salt Fog Exposure MIL-STD-810G:509.5 IEC60068-2-11 to 1000 Hrs Combined Operational Temperature & Altitude MIL-STD-810G:500.6 to 15000 Ft Thermal Shock MIL-STD-810G:503.5, 20 Cycles Between -40°C to 85°C < 1-Min Transition Impact Resistance ASTM D3763 Operational Vibration MIL-STD-810G:514.7, IEC60068-2-80 to 7.5Grms Random (5Hz-2000Hz) HALT Qualmark HALT Testing Guideline 993-0336, Rev 4 to 50Grms (5Hz – 10000Hz, -40°C to 85°C) Mechanical Shock MIL-STD-810G:516.7 to 300Gpk Reliability IPC9592a -
Certifications
FCC Parts 15C, 25
IC
CE
Australia/New Zealand RCM - CISPR22 -
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