The RockREMOTE Series
RockREMOTE delivers a reliable and flexible, IP or message-based, satellite communications solution for fixed, semi-fixed or mobile M2M / IoT applications worldwide.
Customers select between Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Serial RS232/485 for their communications interface requirements. All devices support the new Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) service which materially lowers the cost of your transmissions, in addition to Iridium Certus 100 (22/88 Kbps).
RockREMOTE Mini OEM |
RockREMOTE Mini |
RockREMOTE Rugged |
RockREMOTE |
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Form Factor |
Integrator PCB |
Externally Mounted |
Externally Mounted |
Internally DIN Rail Mounted |
Dimensions |
175 x 60 x 37 mm |
182 x 75 x 53 mm |
250 x 97 x 61 mm |
193 x 120 x 117 mm |
Weight |
287 g |
624 g |
1.2 kg |
1.26 kg |
Environmental |
No Rating |
IP66 |
IP67 |
IP5x |
Power Consumption |
<30mW (sleep), <0.25W (idle), <7.5W (average transmit) |
<30mW (sleep), <0.25W (idle), <7.5W (average transmit) |
0W (sleep), 5W (idle), 9W (average transmit) |
0W (sleep), 5W (idle), 9W (average transmit) |
Iridium Certus Antenna |
Various Approved Options |
Various Approved Options |
Various Approved Options |
Various Approved Options |
Satellite |
Iridium Certus 100 (22/88 Kbps) + IMT (100 kB per message) |
Iridium Certus 100 (22/88 Kbps) + IMT (100 kB per message) |
Iridium Certus 100 (22/88 Kbps) + IMT (100 kB per message) |
Iridium Certus 100 (22/88 Kbps) + IMT (100 kB per message) |
Cellular |
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LTE Cat-4 & Cat-1 |
LTE Cat-4 & Cat-1 |
Interfaces |
Ethernet (available on pin out), Serial RS232, RS485, GPIO (2xI, 2xO) |
Ethernet, Serial RS232, RS485, GPIO (2xI, 2xO) |
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Serial RS232, RS485 |
Ethernet, Serial RS232, RS485/RS422 (optional Wi-Fi) |
Bluetooth |
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Hosted Applications |
Limited |
Limited |
Full |
Full |
MQTT & FTP Facades |
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Iridium Certus 100 Information
- Pole to pole coverage with no ‘line of sight’ challenges
- Leverages the L-Band frequency – stable and resilient, not susceptible to ‘rain fade’
- L-Band antennas are small and lightweight, ideal for portable and mobile use
- Omni-directional antennas with no moving parts
- IP data speeds of up to 88 Kbps, ideal for SCADA applications
- Lower latency and less signal attenuation than BGAN M2M
- Low power, small form factor equipment
- Easy to deploy with no satellite pointing required.
Iridium Certus 100 Service Plans and Pricing
For more information about our Certus 100 Service Plans, please visit our dedicated Certus 100 airtime page.
Comparing Satellite IoT Connectivity
It’s tricky to compare airtime services because so much depends on how much data you need to send, but as a rough guide, we’ve put together the following comparison points. Get in touch if you’d like any help deciding what will work best for you.
Is Iridium Certus 100 the right airtime for your project?
Ground Control are one of a very small number of Iridium partners chosen to design and build Iridium Certus 100-enabled hardware, and there’s very little we don’t know about the pros and cons of this service.
Please call or email us, or complete the form, if you’d like to discuss your project, and we’ll provide expert, impartial advice on the best hardware, airtime and service to meet your needs.