Plug and play satellite communication
The Iridium Edge is a ready-to-go, reliable satellite communications device that expands connectivity beyond cellular networks, delivering 100% global IoT coverage.
Its ease of deployment makes it ideal for quick-to-market applications, and it has 180 degrees line of sight for compromised, partially blocked locations. We recommend the Iridium Edge for fleet management, remote monitoring, SCADA, asset tracking and maritime IoT.
- Plug and play satellite communication
- Bottom exit or side exit cable
- Full two-way communication system
- Satellite add-on for truly global coverage
- Integrated antenna and power conditioning
- Robust power supply for industrial IoT
- Certified in key geographies
- 180° line of sight for compromised, partially blocked locations
- Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) modem for pole to pole coverage
- Network Frequency: 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
- Message Size: 270 bytes (receive), 340 bytes (transmit)
- BD Transceiver: Iridium 9602N
- Antenna: Integrated Iridium certified antenna
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 130mm x 80mm x 30mm
- Ingress Protection: IP67
- Side and bottom cable exits
- Connector: M12-8 pin male, terminated on 20cm pigtail cable
- Installation Options: pole, screw, tape
- Power Supply: (9-32v DC), SAE J1455 load dump protected
- Maximum Power: 1.6W (peak for short transmit burst)
- Low Power Modes: < 200uA
- Reverse polarity protection
- Operating and Storage Temperature Range: -40C to 85C
- Vibration: SAE J1455, Section 4.1
- Interfaces: RS232 AT command interface, on/off control lines
Our RockBLOCK Plus product is very similar to the Iridium Edge. There are some key differences, though, which may guide your choice, and these are illustrated in the table below.
Both the Iridium Edge and our RockBLOCK Plus unit come with access to our ‘Core’ management system, so you can receive data via HTTP POST, easily see message traffic and diagnose issues, and manage your airtime usage quickly and easily online.
| RockBLOCK+ | Iridium Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Powered By: | 3m 9-30v DC input | 20cm 9-30v DC input |
| Built-in Antenna: | Yes | Yes |
| Transmits Using: | Iridium | Iridium |
| Weight: | 300 grams | 320 grams |
| Size: | 4cm high, 13cm diameter (+cable) | 3cm high, 13cm long, 8cm wide |
| Waterproofing: | IP68 certified (submersible up to 5m indefinitely) | IP67 certified (submersible up to 1m for 30 minutes) |
| Ideal For: | External Use | External Use |
| Cable Options: | Side exit with either tails, DE9 or USB, 3m-15m cable | Bottom/side exit with M12 8-pin male, 20cm cable |
For full details of our Short Burst Data airtime plans, please visit our SBD pricing page.
Is the Iridium Edge right for you?
If you’d like some impartial, expert advice on the best device for your particular requirements, please call or email us, or complete the form, and we’ll be happy to help.
We’re not invested in selling you a specific product or connections, just the best solution for your needs. Europe, Oceania, Asia and Africa: +44 (0) 1452 751940; North and South America: 800 773 7168.