Moving Small Data Packets Which device for which application?
Small Data Available Networks Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) Circuit Switched Data (CSD) Inmarsat - SkyWave Globalstar - Simplex and Duplex data
Small Data Applications SCADA for data backhaul Asset tracking Cargo Management Fish Catching applications Fixed monitoring - remote telemetry Fixed monitoring - remote tracking Government / Regulatory / Control Mobile monitoring - remote telemetry Mobile monitoring - remote tracking Remote personnel tracking
Devices Iridium 9602 and 9603 SBD Modems Low capital cost 340 bytes maximum data transmit SBD only - multiple applications
9602 based device in action Asset tracking Vectronic Aerospace Animal tracking collars
Devices Product Development There are a large number of off the shelf devices available Why develop a modem based device? 1 A client has a particular requirement or there is a niche market to exploit 2 As an additional development of existing GSM/GPRS devices 3 Data transmission device for existing data collection product to offer full service portfolio
Devices Iridium 9523 Core Module and 9522B LBT Iridium CSD/Voice and SBD capable Larger amounts of data
Devices Inmarsat SkyWave ISAT Data Pro IDP-680 and IDP-110 MO (Mobile Originated) message: 6,400 bytes MT (Mobile Terminated) message: 10,000 bytes
SkyWave SCADA Application Skywave IDP 680 Used by a US oil and gas company to remotely connect to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Devices Globalstar SmartOne A robust, practical solution for tracking asset location, reporting faults and movement Ideal for simple asset monitoring such as on-site generators
SmartOne Application Vehicle Tracking Used by a US based company to track their hire recreational vehicles based on their clients trip information and to provide an additional element of security to their clients
Iridium Modem Based Devices Shout Nano, Nano ts, Nano GSM, Rockstar Personal Tracking Used extensively by security companies in potentially hostile environments
Iridium Devices SHOUT Nano Military Personal Safety
Iridium 9575 All the tracking features of a SHOUT Nano plus voice capability
Iridium 9575 Ideal for remote working (even in the UK) where GSM coverage is patchy Can be vehicle mounted track the vehicle and the operator
Iridium Modem Based Devices MiChroBurst & MiChroSat MiChroBurst MiChroSat Based on Iridium 9602 SBD Based on Iridium 9522B
Iridium Modem Based Devices MiChroBurst & MiChroSat MiChroBurst MiChroSat Based on Iridium 9602 SBD Based on Iridium 9522B SCADA/ Telemetry Utility Military Marine Renewable Energy
Applications MiChroBurst Used by JD Irving, Canada to monitor driver behaviour and vehicle usage in forestry industry
Iridium Modem Based Devices WideWake WideAwake Based on Iridium 9602 SBD Internal and External Antenna Options Tracking/ monitoring Security Telemetry
Hybrid Devices Q4000 Rugged, versatile, customisable all-in-one remote asset tracking Iridium/ GSM/ GPS options QPRO Small, rugged, environmentallly sealed all-in-one remote asset monitoring and tracking Iridium/ GSM/ GPS options
Which device for Which Application? Points to consider... 1 The amount of data per message required? 2 The size of the device required? 3 What information does the device need to transmit? 4 Where the device will be deployed (fixed or mobile)? 5 Is there an off the shelf solution?