IoT Products

The RockREMOTE Mini is built for efficiency, offering a compact solution for space-saving, low-power satellite IoT data transfer that keeps costs to a minimum.

Housed in a rugged, IP66-rated waterproof casing, it features versatile interface options and leverages Iridium’s Certus 100 and IMT services, providing everything you need for reliable, global midband data connectivity.

The RockREMOTE Mini is already making an impact in the heavy machinery industry, transmitting telemetry from autonomous equipment and remote generators. It supports predictive maintenance and serves as a reliable failover solution for remote device control.

Powered by Iridium’s global LEO satellite network, the Mini delivers low-latency data transfer at speeds of 22 Kbps up and 88 Kbps down, ensuring dependable premium satellite connectivity anywhere on Earth with a clear view of the sky.

With its versatile capabilities, including M2M communication, tracking, telemetry, remote monitoring, and SCADA applications, the RockREMOTE Mini is well-suited to support a wide range of IoT applications and emerging technologies.

Technical Specification

Physical & Environmental

  • Size: 182 mm x 74.5 mm x 53 mm / 7.2″ x 2.9″ x 2.1″
  • Weight: 624 g / 1.38 lbs
  • Mounting: fixings for deck/bulkhead and pole mounting
  • Iridium antenna cable: various options ranging from 0.5m to 9m
  • Operating Temperature: -40C to +70C <95% RH
  • Ingress Rating: IP66
  • EMC Compliance Tested: CE & FCC & IC
  • Power cabling – included in 2m, 12 core I/O cable

Communications

  • Iridium: Certus 100: IP (22/88 Kbps) and IMT (100 KB per message)
  • GNSS: GPS, Glonass, Bei-dou, Galileo, QZSS

Interfaces

  • Ethernet adapter 8-way cable to RJ45 plug
  • Serial RS232 or RS4xx
  • Digital – General Purpose I/O. GPIO port 2 inputs, 2 outputs. GPIO group is isolated from the product circuitry. Connection via 12way cable assembly
  • Circular 12 pin – Power, Serial and I/O
  • Circular 8 pin – Ethernet (2m terminated cable provided)
  • SMA connector to external antenna for GNSS
  • TNC connector to external antenna for connection of recommended Certus 100 antenna
  • SIM card slot for standard (2FF) satellite

Electrical

  • Voltage required 10-30V DC or PoE
  • Power:<10mW / 30mW (12V/24V) sleep
  • PEAK current draw: <1.66A @12V, 833mA @24V, 10% duty cycle during Iridium transit

CHARACTERISTICS:

Environment » Temperature Range » Industrial (-25°C / +65°C)
Mechanics » Protection Class » IP67
Power Supply » DC Voltage Supply » 5-24V