Iridium Services & Hardware 2017 Catalog

CLS: Excellence in Satellite Services

CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space Agency (CNES) is a group of more than 600 employees with headquarters in Toulouse, France and an international network of more than 25 offices.

Created in 1986, CLS is a worldwide leader in environmental in-situ data collection. CLS has been working with the operational ocean community for 30+ years and operates a full set of systems to keep ground segments, networks, redundant data processing centers and storage servers operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Operational excellence

3 redundant processing centers, operated 24/7

20+ subsidiaries and offices to support teams around the world

30 years of experience in the operational ocean community

More than 40 000 platforms tracked worldwide by CLS satellite systems

The client is the only owner of the data which are strictly confidential and protected.

Expertise

Highly qualified and personalized customer service Partnership with main manufacturers to perform

transmission tests Iridium satellite system expertise for science mobile

applications Value added services for weather and ocean platforms (QC,

GTS processing, etc.)

CLS provides a full range of Iridium services and hardware for data communication to cover all your needs & requirements.

CLS also offers engineering support to assist you with Iridium technology integration.

CLS is receiving, processing, validating, distributing and archiving Iridium data for all type of in-situ platforms.

CLS is your One Stop Shop for Iridium data communication solutions.

CLS is ISO 9001 certified and supplies quality management to all its activities

The Iridium System

With 66 Low Earth Orbit satellites, Iridium is the world's largest commercial satellite constellation.

The system, owned by the Iridium Communication Inc. Company (McLean, VA, United States), is a satellite-based, wireless communication network providing a robust suite of data services to virtually any destination anywhere on earth. It comprises three principal components: the satellite network, the ground network and the Iridium subscriber products including platforms fitted with Iridium modems.

The design of the Iridium network allows data calls to be relayed from one satellite to another until they reach the satellite above the Iridium Subscriber Unit and the signal is relayed back to Earth. The Iridium network offers a pole-to-pole global coverage.

CLS offers 3 main Iridium services for data communication: SBD, RUDICS, and CSD.

Overview of Iridium Data Services at CLS

SBD Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) Service is an efficient network protocol designed for shorter sized data messages. SBD uses a proprietary network protocol to transfer data messages to and from the remote terminal. It is possible to send Mobile Originated (MO-SBD) and Mobile Terminated (MT-SBD) messages. Designed to send shorter sized data messages Average transmission power: 1W Max. MO message size: 1.96 Kbytes Max. MT message size: 1.89 Kbytes Messages are delivered with a raw Iridium Doppler location

(best accuracy: 1km - 80% within 10 km) Data are received by email in attached file Up to 5 different recipients email addresses Service is billed according to volume of data exchanged

RUDICS The Iridium Router-based Unrestricted Digital Interworking Connectivity Solution (RUDICS) is an enhanced gateway termination/origination capability for circuit-switched data calls across the Iridium satellite network. RUDICS is a data service designed to be incorporated into an integrated data solution such as remote asset monitoring, control and data file transfer.

RUDICS is typically best suited for applications that deploy a large number of units which report to a central host application. Some Iridium RUDICS applications switch automatically on CSD protocol when the RUDICS service is not accessible.

Bi-directional continuous communication (dial-up) Average transmission power: 4W Real data rate: 6 to 10 Kbytes / min Data are transferred by a phone call between an Iridium

modem (9522B or 9523) to another, then relayed to the host RUDICS server through the Internet (TCP/IP)

Service is billed according to the call duration Requires a SIM card (to be activated)

CSD The Circuit Switched Data (CSD) Service supports the transfer of relatively large data volumes (tens of kilobytes) using the Iridium dial-up capability. The Iridium Data Module (IDM) places a call to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or to another IDM then exchanges the data through that open circuit at approximately 2400 bits per second. CSD is best suited for the transmission of large data sets, for applications with a small number of deployed platforms. The service is billed according to call duration which is in direct proportion to the volume of data being transferred. This service is bi-directional. Bi-directional continuous communication (dial-up) Average transmission power: 4W Real data rate: 6 to 10 Kbytes / min Data are transferred by a phone call between an Iridium

modem (9522B or 9523) to another modem, relayed through the PSTN

Service is billed according to the call duration Requires a SIM card (to be activated)

PILOT Iridium Pilot is a global broadband maritime communication solution.

It provides broadband Internet data, up to 134 Kbps, and high-quality voice (up to 3 simultaneous phone calls), in one low-cost platform.

The Iridium Pilot is the successor to the popular maritime Iridium OpenPort terminal. It is designed to operate in extreme sunlight, frigid weather, high winds and rolling seas. Because the Iridium PILOT broadband service is not affected by extreme weather, many customers with mission-critical communication requirements rely on it to back up other platforms.

As a packet switched service, the Iridium PILOT Service substantially reduces communication costs compared to circuit switched services. And it offers a wide range of customizable voice and data plans allowing you to choose to suit your needs and your budget.

Iridium Pilot service relies on the specifically designed Iridium Pilot Kit (cf. kit details in the next section).

NEW! IRIDIUM VOICE & SMS CLS offers Iridium Voice & SMS services, designed to meet the needs of customers using Iridium satellite phones.

A pay-as-you-go offer (see CLS Iridium price list for more details) with the convenience of Iridium’s reliable, everywhere voice and data communication without the need to be concerned about a prepaid account expiring or having a low balance. Bi-directional continuous communication (dial-up) Works with all Iridium satellite phones SMS & Voice Service is billed according to the call duration / per SMS Requires a SIM card (provided by CLS) Global: pole-to-pole coverage on the Iridium satellite network

UPGRADED! RUDICS HOSTING SERVICE FOR ARGO PROFILING FLOATS CLS offers a specific hosting service for ARGO floats that use iridium RUDICS: a dedicated CLS account that allows all users to easily and securely manage their communication with their ARGO floats. Downloading data files and uploading mission files is easily carried out via FTP (or SFTP). CLS hosting is based on servers that are operational and monitored 24/7, with an active redundancy/backup across 2 separate processing centers to ensure a maximal efficiency and data safety. The key advantages of the hosting solution are:

No need to open a RUDICS account (saves 2200 EUR) 100% compatible with all float type No need to maintain a connected server 24/7 (backup, software & hardware upgrades, internet connection, etc.) No need to develop a communication interface to manage data communication Auto-archiving of all data files (up to one month after the end of contract) Maximum safety : server monitored and backed-up 24/7; 4 independent internet providers at CLS Quick activation of the service (vs. up to 2 weeks to register a RUDICS account) CSD / PSTN line for backup data calls Easy access to data through FTP / SFTP accounts CLS excellence in Customer support Detailed user’s guide provided

This solution was developed thanks to CLS’ strong experience with Iridium RUDICS communication and satellite systems, and thanks to our long-lasting collaboration with the ARGO scientific community and main floats manufacturers.

NEW! SBD VALUE-ADDED SERVICES Raw SBD data are delivered to the end-user as email attachments, in coded format without any backup. CLS offers a portfolio of real-time value added services for your SBD messages, though a user-friendly web-portal designed to easily manage and download your data, and where GPS positions can be displayed on a web-mapping tool. You can now benefit from CLS’ 30 years of experience with satellite data processing & high-quality services, for your iridium SBD applications:

Real-time data and positions decoding Compatible with all manufacturers and platforms* GTS processing & insertion Data display & download via a web application (responsive design) Web-mapping interface with display of 20 last days of GPS positions Automatic data distribution via FTP or email Customized alerts (geofencing, sensor value) sent by email / SMS Automatic data archiving & back-up CLS support & expertise CLS secured servers & redundant processing centers

* decoding format must be provided to CLS

GTS Processing Decoding Monitoring Archiving Web display Distribution

Screen captures of CLS web-portal & web-based mapping interfaces for SBD data

Iridium 9602

Iridium 9603

Mechanical Specs. Length: 41.0 mm Width: 45.0 mm Depth: 13.0 mm Weight: 30.0 g Environmental Specs. Operating Temperature Range: -40ºC to + 85ºC Operating Humidity Range: ≤75% RH Storage Temperature Range: -40ºC to + 85ºC Storage Humidity Range: ≤93% RH RF Parameters Frequency Range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex) Input/Output Impedance: 50Ω Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA

Single board transceiver Small form factor SIM-less operation Designed to be incorporated into an OEM

solution RoHS compliant Maximum MO message size: 340 bytes Maximum MT message size: 270 bytes

DC Power Input Idle Current (average): 45mA Idle current (peak): 195mA Transmit Current (peak): 1.5A Transmit Current (average): 190mA Receive Current (peak): 195mA Receive Current (average): 45mA SBD message transfer – average current: 190mA SBD message transfer – average power: ≤1.0W

Mechanical Specs. Length: 31.5 mm Width: 29.6 mm Depth: 8.1 mm Weight: 11.4 g Environmental Specs. Operating temperature range: -30ºC to +70ºC Operating humidity range: ≤75% RH Storage temperature range: -40ºC to +85ºC Storage humidity range: ≤93 % RH RF Interface Frequency range: 1616 to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex) Input/output impedance: 50 Ω Multiplexing method: TDMA/FDMA VSWR return loss: 1.5:1 In Iridium Band, 3:1 Out of Band

Smallest form factor offering unmatched integration flexibility

Single-board transceiver Single header connector for Power,

On/off control, logical level asynchronous UART control & Network availability

Simple AT command interface SIM-less operation Automatic notification that mobile-

terminated messages are queued Maximum MO message size: 340 bytes Maximum MT message size: 270 bytes

DC Power Input Supply input voltage range: 5.0V +/- .2V DC Supply input voltage ripple: <40mV pp Idle Current (peak): 195mA Idle Current (average): 45mA Transmit Current (peak): 1.5 A Transmit Current (average): 190mA Receive Current (peak): 195mA Receive Current (average): 45mA SBD message transfer - average current: 190mA SBD message transfer - average power: ≤ 1.0 W

The Iridium 9602 is a SBD unit designed for embedded applications and is ideal for machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions.

The Iridium 9603 is the world’s smallest commercially available two-way satellite data transceiver, designed for applications where space is at a premium and communication is critical.

Iridium 9522B L-Band Transceiver

Mechanical Specs. Length: 162 mm Width: 81 mm Depth: 28 mm Weight : 420 g Environmental Specs. Operating Temp.: –30°C to +70°C Operating humidity: 25 to 75% RH Storage Temp.: –40°C to +85°C Storage humidity: ≤93% RH

26-pin IDC connector for user interfaces RS232 serial interface for data and voice SMA RF antenna connector Enables continuous circuit switched connection Connects to small omni-directional L-band antennas GPS feed-through connector for shared antenna Integrated SIM card reader Enhanced AT command support DPL bus for control of external peripherals Voice, SBD, CSD and RUDICS capable Maximum MO SBD message size: 1.96 Kbytes Maximum MT SBD message size: 1.89 Kbytes

RF Interface Frequency range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex) Oscillator stability: ± 1.5 ppm Input/output impedance: 50 Ω Multiplexing method: TDMA/FDMA DC Power Input Main input voltage – range: +4.0 VCD to +32 VDC Main input voltage – nominal: 5 V, 12 V, 24 V Main input voltage – ripple: 40 mVpp Max current (during call): 2.5 A @ 5 V Power average (during call): 4W

The 9522B is Iridium’s 2nd-generation satellite transceiver for truly global voice and data communication. The compact, lightweight LBT unit with built-in SIM card reader supports all Iridium-based services, including voice telephony, circuit-switched data, short-burst data (SBD) and short message service (SMS).

Mechanical Specs. Length: 70.44 mm Width: 36.04 mm Height:

- reservoir capacitors: 14.6 mm - screen can: 8.9 mm

Weight: 32.00 g Environmental Specs. Operating Temp.: -30ºC to + 70ºC Operating Humidity: ≤ 75% RH Storage Temp.: -40ºC to + 85ºC Storage Humidity: ≤ 93 % RH RF Parameters Frequency Range: 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing Method: TDD (Time Domain Duplex) Input/Output Impedance: 50 Ω Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA

Pole-to-pole global coverage Ultra compact form factor Single-board transceiver Standardized connectors Voice, SBD, CSD and RUDICS capable Direct PCB integration Maximum MO SBD message size: 1.96 KB Maximum MT SBD message size: 1.89 KB

VBAT Power Input Specs. Nominal Voltage: +3.7 V Voltage Limits: +3.2 V to +6 V Maximal Current: 500 mA VBAT Typical Current at Nominal +3.7 V Standby Current: 70 mA Peak Current during Call: 300 mA Average Current during Call: 110 mA VBOOST Power Input Nominal Voltage: +27 V Absolute Maximal Voltage: +35 V Maximal Recommended Voltage: +32 V Minimal Voltage during Call Transmit Burst: +10.5V Maximal Current: 1 A VBOOST Power Consumption Typical Average Power during Call: 2.3 W Maximal Average Power during Call: 3.1 W

Iridium Core 9523 is Iridium’s smallest, lightest and most advanced voice and data satellite transceiver module ever. It offers new opportunities to integrate Iridium directly on printed circuit boards (PCB).

Iridium Core 9523

Iridium 9523 integrator development kit

Configurable Host Control Connect to the modem through the USB interface or the Expansion Port All components of the kit are available for control through either interface Minimalist and Clear Configuration Options Configuration DIP switches for clarity Explicit identification of default configuration and switch effects Investigation-Friendly Design Probe-connection points for engineering tools to all modem interface signals LEDs visually indicate various states of interest Single Micro-USB Connection Eliminates clutter and simplifies interface Allows remote control of GPIO signals

Multiple Power Supply Options Single-source operation for convenience Bench-supply option allows separation of modem from supporting circuitry GPS Receiver Included Provides necessary timing information to Iridium modem Enables location-aware host application development Example Expansion Board Demonstrates Expansion Port concept in-use Allows immediate development on Arduino, Beagle Bone, or Energy Micro processors Other Features SIM card holder Digital audio port access

Kit Contents: Iridium Core 9523 Satellite Transceiver Iridium Core 9523 Modem Adapter Board Signal Router Board Example Expansion Adapter Board Power Supply with International Adapters L-Band and GPS Antennas Earbud and Microphone USB Cable Carrying Case Software Development Kit on USB Stick User Documentation

The Iridium Push-to-Talk Integrator Development Kit allows developers to quickly and easily incorporate the Iridium Push-to-Talk Service into powerful solutions.

AT1621-142 Aero Antenna The AT1621-142 Aero Antenna connects to an Iridium modem to deliver exceptional reception

performance for permanent in-building or marine applications when no ground plane is available. It works with all Iridium-based voice and data communication devices. The AT1621-142 is optimal for applications where long cable runs are required. The antenna cable

connection is inside the antenna and protected from harsh environments.

Mechanical Specs. Diameter: 7.6 cm Height: 16.3 cm Weight: 312 g Connector: TNC Female Mount type: 3/4' thread (U-bolt version) Finish: Weatherable Polymer White Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Altitude: 20,000 feet

Electrical Specs.

Impedance: 50 Ω VSWR: <2.0:1 Frequency: 1616—1626 MHz Polarization: Right hand circular Axial Ratio: 3 dB Max Power Handling: 1 W Radiation Pattern:

0.4 dBic: 0 = 0 1.4 dBic: 0 < Zenith < 45 -0.25 dBic: 75 < Zenith < 82

Hermetically sealed to withstand harsh natural and nautical environments

Weatherable polymer

with white finish

Iridium Pilot Kit

Antenna Specs. Height: 230 mm Diameter: 570 mm Weight: 12.5 kg

Below Decks Unit Specs. Height: 200 mm Width: 250 mm Diameter: 55 mm Weight: 1.35 kg

Key Benefits: Highly durable Pole-to-pole global coverage High-speed data: up to 134 kbps

bidirectional with Iridium OpenPort broadband service

3 independent voice lines Global Service Program (includes 5-

year limited warranty)

Easy to install

The Pilot kit has been engineered and built to perform in the toughest conditions: blazing sun, frigid cold, high winds, etc. Iridium Pilot can handle any weather conditions, anywhere. Powered by the high-speed, high-value Iridium OpenPort broadband service, Iridium Pilot delivers exceptional performance, durability and value at sea, anywhere in the world.

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1. The Above Decks Equipment (ADE) provides the communication connection between the Below Decks Equipment (BDE) and Iridium’s satellites. The ADE will automatically locate and track Iridium satellites overhead.

2. The Below Decks Equipment (BDE) is the appliance that telephones and

computers connect to. It is capable of handling three POTS/RJ11 telephone handsets and one Ethernet data connection.

3. ADE / BDE Cable: The cable connects the ADE to the BDE. It is shielded and

has a waterproof connection for the ADE. 4. AC Power Supply Unit: The AC Power Supply Unit (PSU) provides power to the

BDE.

Systems overview

Iridium Hardware Iridium Service Compatibility Accessories Compatibility

SBD RUDICS CSD Pilot Integrator Development Kit

AT1621-142 Aero Antenna

9602

9603

9522B

Core 9523

Pilot Kit

Contacts Brice Robert Oceanography & Meteorology Applications email: brobert@cls.fr phone: +33 (0)5 6139 4697 Yann Bernard Head of Environmental monitoring department email: ybernard@cls.fr phone: +33 (0)5 6139 3909

11, rue Hermès Parc technologique du Canal 31520 Ramonville Saint-Agne - FRANCE Tel.: +33 (0)5 61 39 47 20 Fax: +33 (0)5 61 39 47 97 Web: www.cls.fr