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
#
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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