Remote On/Off switch control with global Satellite Connectivity
RockBLOCK Switch provides a quick install solution for managing remote devices, lighting, energy, power supplies, anything requiring remote on/off control in locations of intermittant to zero, cellular coverage.
The satellite device will provide on/off functionality from anywhere across the globe with a clear view of the sky. Its own low power requirements help conserve the battery life or standby power of associated devices or more power-hungry functions.
Rugged, low power, remote Control
Simplifying access to remote locations and offering remote control for devices in challenging environments. With its compact design and robust functionality, the RockBLOCK Switch enables efficient management of devices in extreme outdoor settings. It minimizes costs, time, and carbon footprint by reducing the need for engineering visits.
Its versatile signal output allows direct switching of low voltage devices or, with a relay, mains power. It can trigger alarms, activate relays, or manage power to pumps, valves, lights, or motors. This device offers a practical solution for remote equipment control in areas with limited electricity and cellular connectivity.
- Input/Output capability:
1 open drain output (30V open, 100mA closed)
2 digital inputs (dry contact – 300uA wetting)
1 Analogue input configurable as either 0-10V or
4-20mA - Pulse capability:the digital output can be triggered to pulse, either one shot or PWM. This gives the option, for example, to run through a timed OFF/ON with just a single message. Multiple time base and pulse width settings.
- Global satellite transmission: Iridium’s reputable LEO satelite network provides low latency, data transmission with global coverage
- Provides simplicity and ease, utilizing Ground Control’s leading IoT management platform Cloudloop, or our API, for remote data, device and IoT system management
- Small form factor, with multiple mounting options – suitable outdoors in testing environments
- Submersible to 3m for 24 hours
- Proven to operate at -40C and +85C
- Lower power usage: Unit in standby (ready to receive) is 250mW (<20.8mA@12V). Less than 30mW in sleep mode
(<2.5mA@12V). Can be supported by lithium battery or solar
- Power Consumption: Unit in standby (ready to receive) is 250mW (<20.8mA@12V). Less than 30mW in sleep mode(<2.5mA@12V)
- Dimensions: 137mm diameter x 40mm depth
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Sealed against dust and water ingression to IP68
- Power Input Voltage: 8-32V DC
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – CE and FCC
- Peak current draw: 700mA at 12V
- Cable length: available in 3, 5,10 & 15m cable lengths
- Serial comms options are available (RS232 or RS485) connected via 8 way cable
- Bluetooth: BLE 5.0
- Cloudloop Device Manager supports your remote management, device management and configuration of the RockBLOCK Switch or easily integrate into your own system with our API
Ground Control offers Iridium SBD airtime both as a prepaid tariff, and as an annual contract for companies planning a larger deployment of devices. Full pricing plans can be found on our Short Burst Data Pricing page.
If you choose our prepaid, or pay-as-you-go option, line rental is paid in blocks of 1 month, and allows the RockFLEET to exchange information with the Iridium satellite network. You only pay for months in which you wish to use the RockFLEET. No annual contract is required. Line rental costs $23.00 / £18.00 per month and includes access to The CORE management system for managing your devices.
Credits are used each time you transmit. 1 credit is used per 50 bytes (or part thereof) of message sent or received. 1 credit is also used if you check your mailbox and there are no messages waiting (A mailbox check). Credits do not expire, even if you are paying no line rental. Credits are shared/pooled between all of the devices on your account
Please note, while our pay-as-you-go tariffs offer great flexibility for development purposes, our contract pricing offers better value for money once your project is live. Get in touch if you’d like a quote based on your specific requirements.
RockBLOCK Switch is fully integrated into the Cloudloop platform. From one login, explore four domains of IoT system management, the functionality of which is available for your own integration via our RESTful API, developer docs and example code:
- Subscription Manager
View subscriber usage and billing information in real time. Control account spend with customer usage alerts on expenditure.
- Device Manager
Initiate basic commands, updates and enable troubleshooting for remote management of your devices anywhere across the globe.
- Cloudloop Tracking
Use our map-based interface to gain precise insights into your mobile assets location, speed and heading, for all Rock tracking devices
- Cloudloop Data
Automatic message formatting for Iridium SBD and Certus IMT. Select from integrated destinations or build into your own platform to manage your data flow.
Documentation
How can we help you?
Providing a cost for the hardware, modelling account usage for satellite Airtime based on your requirements and checking that our solution is right for you. Complete our enquiry form or send an email today for your questions answered, and a no obligation quote: sales@groundcontrol.com
