KINTECH ENGINEERING
ORBIT 360 | USER GUIDE
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9.2.1
Iridium
An optional Iridium connectivity system can be supplied for Orbit 360. It consists of all
the necessary hardware including modem, data cable, antenna and RF antenna cable.
To enable Iridium communications on the Orbit 360, all you need is to set up modem
type to Iridium on logger settings, which can be done locally via logger keypad or
remotely through Atlas software.
The Iridium satellite module enables remote bi-directional communication with your
Orbit 360 data logger. This means that you can get your measurement data from
anywhere in the world. It actually requires two IRDM modems: one connected to the
data and another one installed on the roof of your office, connected to the PC running
Atlas (central modem).
The 9522B modem is Iridium’s 2nd-generation satellite transceiver and offers a
comprehensive and reliable worldwide coverage. It is ideal for sending and receiving
voice and data from equipment everywhere on the planet. It functionally supports all of
Iridium’s voice and data services and easily integrates into a wide variety of applications
through a RS232 serial interface and AT command set.
Kintech Engineering offers several satellite minute bundles, depending on data logger
settings, sensor configuration and download frequency. A local Iridium modem at the
office, what we call “central modem”, (installed on the roof) is required in order to
communicate with your met masts through Iridium. Ask Kintech about other options to
skip using a central modem.