IMF 1000 IRIDIUM, TRULY GLOBAL COVERAGE

One System, Globally. www.iridium.com www.eci.dk

THE IRIDIUM SYSTEM

COMPACT, ROBUST DESIGN

Iridium is the only one of its kind -

The IMF 1000 Iridium System

a global satellite network for tele-

is specially designed for harsh

communications. It is comprised of

environments. It is able to withstand

66 cross-linked Low Earth Orbit

the wear and tear of everyday life

satellites that cover the entire planet.

under the toughest conditions.

At 780 km above Earth, they form a

Naturally, the design is approved by

fine-meshed grid that provides true

major classification societies in

global spot beam coverage for the

accordance with international mari-

Iridium Satellite telephones.

time standards, including IEC 945 and the CE standard specifications.

IMF 1000 IRIDIUM SYSTEM The versatile IMF 1000 Iridium satel-

The compact IMF 1000 Iridium

lite telephone is your key to around-

satellite telephone system consists

the-clock connection to the Iridium

of 3 long-lasting, hard-wearing units:

network. Wherever you are in the world - on land or at sea - the net-

• The Antenna (IAU 1000), which is

work’s 66 reliable satellites are at

in touch with 3 Iridium satellites at

your disposal night and day.

all times. • The robust Transceiver (ITU 1000). • The intelligent Handset (ICHU 1000).

THE INTELLIGENT HANDSET

THE TRANSCIEVER

The intelligent handset offers loud

The smart, robust transceiver fea-

and clear communications - even in

tures an efficient L-band transceiver

noisy surroundings.

(LBT). The built-in SIM-card reader

The handset’s versatile keypad and

unit is designed for the small SIM

its 4-line/12-character LCD-display

cards similar to those used in most

form an intelligent man-machine-

mobile phones.

interface that provides user-friendly control and monitoring of the

THE ANTENNA

system’s special features as well as

The antenna has no moving parts

its standard mobile functions. The

and is very sturdy - in spite of its

sturdy display presents a logical

lightweight design. The helix

menu structure and feedback on

construction is coated with glass-

commands entered via the robust

enforced epoxy, which makes the

keypad.

antenna water-resistant and able to

Up to 4 intelligent handsets can

withstand extreme conditions.

be connected, making the system very flexible.

LOW COST COMMUNICATION

FEATURES

The users can benefit from a tradi-

Call Facilities

tional Iridium subscription service at

• Easy to use - works like a mobile

low airtime rates. Making calls to an

phone

Iridium system is very simple - only

• Crew calling facilities

one telephone number is needed no

• Conference calls

matter where the system is loca-

• Repeat call function

ted. Administrations is also

• Phonebook with up to 100 entries

very simple - with only

• Call log

one bill. Installation CREW CALLING Crew Calling is ideal in any situation where the subscriber's equipment is

• Up to 4 intelligent handsets in any one system • Direct connection for PABX or standard telephones

shared by many users

• Easily accessed SIM-card reader

and cost controlling

• Easy to install in a minimum of space

therefore is necessary. A prepaid Iridium service can be used from

• Data CD included - works with most mail applications

any Crew Calling enabled telephone in an Iridium system. This service

Design

provides a low cost and unique

• Specially designed and developed for

opportunity to keep in touch for

demanding environments

persons staying in remote areas,

• Vibration resistant

cruise ship passengers, public-

• Built-in loudspeaker

calling offices in rural towns and

• Intelligent Man Machine Interface (MMI)

vessel crew.

• Low power consumption • Small, light-weight antenna with no

PABX/PSTN INTERFACE The IMF 1000 Iridium System has a built-in RJ-11 port that works as an interface for a PABX or a standard analogue telephone. When connected to a PABX set-up, all the standard telephones in the network can use the Iridium system to make and receive calls.

moving parts

IMF 1000 IRIDIUM Technical Specifications

71 mm

SHIFT LEVEL

ESC

140 mm

ADDR BOOK

STO

DEL

ABC

1

DEF

2

JKL

4

MNO

5

DIM STU

FUNC

7

VWX

*

GHI

PQR

3 6

TIME

8

SHIFT

YZ-

309 mm

209 mm

VOL

EDIT

9

SELECT

0

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96 mm

68.5 mm

66.5 mm

150 mm

Frequency range

87 mm

Power supply

Terminal - Satellite

1616 - 1626.5 MHz (L-Band)

DC

Intersatellite

23.18 -23.38 GHz (Ka-Band)

AC - optional

10-32 V DC

(ext. power supply)

100-230 V

Modulation (Information range) Voice/data

2.4 kbit/s O-QPSK

Power comsumption

Compressed data

10 kbit/s O-QPSK

Transmission

25 Watt

Stand-by

8 Watt

Above deck equipment Antenna

Link margin

Helical, omnidirectional

Environmental conditions

210° (3 dB bandwidth)

Temperature

ADE -35°C to +55°C

Fiberglass o/ 100 mm

Relative humidity

Up to 95% at 40°C

16 dB

Icing (survival only)

Up to 25 mm of ice

Precipitation

Up to 100 mm/hour

Wind (velocity)

Up to 100 knots

Vibration

IME: 2 - 50 Hz +/- 1 g

Interface Handset

RS-485, 8-wire, 600 Ω

Telephone/PABX

RJ-11, 2-wire, 600 Ω

Data

RS232, standard serial

Position information

NMEA 0183

EME: 4 -33 Hz +/- 1 g

Antenna tracking capability Turn

Omnidirectional antenna

Roll/Pitch

Tilt to any direction unto 20° from horizontal.

Yaw

Iridium Antenna Unit

Satellite elevation > 8°

Transceiver Unit

Control Handset

Control Handset

Max. cable loss 3dB

2

Phone PABX

3

4

5 Connection Box

1

1

DTE

L1 L2 10 - 32 V DC

L1 + L2 < 100 metres

Specifications subject to change without notice.

From the Siberian forests to the

Through a constellation of 66 low-

Australian mine sites, from the

earth orbiting (LEO) satellites, Iridium

middle of the Pacific Ocean to the

delivers essential communications

air space over Antarctica, Iridium

services ideally suited for heavy con-

mobile satellite service keeps busi-

struction, government, defense/mili-

ness, industry and government in

tary, emergency services, maritime,

touch. Wherever life takes you,

mining, forestry, oil and gas.

Iridium telephone services keeps SEA

you connected. You get complete

Iridium places reliable satellite com-

coverage of the Earth - land masses,

munications in the palm of your

oceans and Polar regions - that

hand. No matter where in the world

goes beyond radio, cellular and

you go, you can stay in contact by

other satellite services.

telephone, send and receive e-mail

LAND

Iridium Satellite LLC is the only pro-

host of Iridium services are available

vider of truly global mobile satellite

directly from Iridium’s Authorized

service including voice and data

Service Partners. Let us show you

service. Iridium provides affordable,

the communications package that

dependable, global communications

best fits your needs.

solutions with products to meet your specific needs. For more information about services: www.iridium.com For more product information: www.eci.dk

MOBILE

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