Iridium Edge® Solar

The Iridium Edge® Solar is a standalone and programmable solar-powered Short Burst Data (SBD®) device that offers real-time GPS tracking, a local wireless sensor, and communication capabilities over Bluetooth.

The product’s self-charging, low-maintenance, long field life, and over-the-air configuration allow for distinct tracking applications that can be implemented to create complex solutions. Additionally, the ruggedized design, plus two-way communications with remote configuration capability make it the ideal solution for land and sea operations.

Features

• Bluetooth capability for wireless sensor integration and local device connectivity
• Over-the-air configuration changes
• Scheduled and interval-based reporting modes
• Start/stop reporting and in-motion reporting options
• Fully encapsulated, no external connectors needed
• Water Ingress protected
• Accelerometer and magnetometer
• LED status indicator
• Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) modem for Iridium’s superior network advantages

Specifications

Environmental

• Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to 185°F
• Recommended Storage Temperature: Store below 90°F
• Ingress Protection: IP68
• High Temperature Resistance: MIL-STD-810G:501.5, IEC60068-2-2 to 185°F
• Low Temperature Resistance: MIL-STD-810G:502.5, IEC60068-2-1 to -58°F
• Combined Thermal and Humidity Exposure: MIL-STD-810G:507.5, 20-95% RH up to 140°F
• Solar Radiation Exposure: 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 and Altitude: MIL-STD-810G:500.6 to 15000 ft
• Thermal Shock: MIL-STD-810G:503.5, 20 cycles between -40°F to 185°F < 1 min transition
• Impact Resistance: ASTM D3763
• Operational Vibration: MIL-STD-810G:514.7, IEC60068-2-80 to 7.5 Grms Random (5Hz-2000Hz)
• Mechanical Shock: MIL-STD-810G:516.7 to 300Gpk

Mechanical

• Dimensions: 6.46 in x 2.8 in x 1.3 in (L x W x H)
• Weight: ~1 lb

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

Certifications

• Brazil: ANATEL Resolucao N° 506 e Resolucao N° 442
• Australia/New Zealand: RCM – CISPR22
• Mexico: IFITEL, NOM121

Ideal Solution For:

Fleet Management, Vessel Monitoring Systems, Fisheries, SCADA, Shipping Container and Freight Tracking, Oil and Gas Machinery Monitoring, Cathodic Line Monitoring, Heavy Machinery and Construction Equipment Telematics Data, and more.