Having all your communication needs plug-and-play ready — that is the leading idea behind the ITAS Iridium Transceiver Antenna System.

The ITAS already has the Iridium 9602 SBD, the Iridium antenna, serial data interface and the power regulation circuit on-board. A M12/8 connector interfaces to the customer hardware.

Designed to communicate Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) it is possible to send Mobile Originated (MO-SBD) and Mobile Terminated (MT-SBD) messages.

Since there is no RF cable routing outside of the ITAS unit, higher network performance is achieved due to the elimination of RF cable loss.

It is fully qualified and certified to operate through harsh environments.

The ITAS’ simple installation and integration make it optimal for any developer who is facing an accelerated time-to-market requirement. This functionality significantly reduces development time and costs, and makes the ITAS ideal for use in applications for the M2M market, including remote asset tracking and monitoring solutions.

The ITAS standard version's power regulation allows for a supply power range of 8-32VDC . A version tailored to a 5V regulated power supply is also available.

The ITAS' currently available installation options are:

• Screw mount with a short cable pigtail and M12 8pin connector
• Screw mount with an integrated M12 8pin interface

How it Works

The ITAS is a fully functional smart antenna carrying a non-provisioned 9602 SBD Modem. The ITAS is connected to your system using its serial interface with an M12/8pin connector or any other connector choice realized by using a tailored adapter/extension cable. This connection is the communication and power supply interface. Communication between your system and the ITAS uses the standard AT-commands as described for the Iridium 9602 Modem transmitted via the RS232 interface. Provisioning of the device needs to be done by authorized Iridium partners but does not require any SIM-card to be inserted or any opening of the ITAS unit.

Tech Specs

• All-in-one solution—all out of one hand
• Integrated Iridium 9602 SBD transceiver
• Integrated power regulation circuit
• Transient and reverse voltage protection
• RS-232 interface (3–wire)
• Integrated connector or pigtail
• On/Off signal line
• Tamper detect and network status line
• Molded sealing gasket
• Iridium certified
• Competitive cost even at lower volumes
• Through hole or magnetic mount versions
• Extension cables available upon request

Communications – IRIDIUM

• Transmit Freq: 1616 – 1626.5 MHz
• Transmit Power: 1.6W ¹
• Max Message Size: Tx 340 BytesRx 270 Bytes ¹
• Latency: 20 sec (typ) ¹

Dimensions / Mechanical

• Length/Width/Height: 124.3mm/80.3mm/31mm (35.2mm for magnet mount)
• Weight: ca. 540g
• Mounting options: Through hole (hole diameter 15mm) Magnetic mount option available 2013

Power

• External Power Source: 8—32 VDC (5VDC optional¹) 
• Power Consumption: 1 Amp max transmit 65mA Standby on/off signal line
• Transient Protection: SAE J1113/11/12
• Reverse Voltage Protection: 24V tested

Data Interfaces

• Type: 1 Serial RS-232C
• Default baud rate: 19200
• Interface protocol: AT Command Set
• Flow control: Software
• Connector: Direct connect or pigtail M12-8M male (3-wire RS232C)
• Cable: 254mm multicond. (ITAS 832SP) tbd. multicond. (ITAS 832M)
• Extension Cables: Customized on request

Environmental Specification

• Operating Temperature: -40C to +85C
• Storage Temperature: -40C to +85C
• Low Pressure storage: up to 16hrs at 40,000 ft.
• Humidity: SAE J1455 (test conditions avail.)
• Cyclic humidity: 4 days @ -40 to 85C
• Thermal Shock: 36 4hr cycles; -40 to 85C
• Shock: SAE J1455
• Vibration: SAE J1455
• Protection Class: IP66