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1.0 PURPOSE
This document describes the electrical and mechanical interfaces of the 9602-LP. The 9602-LP is a
pocket-size, low-cost, satellite tracker designed to operate with the Iridium low-Earth orbit satellite network.
It is self-contained relying on an extremely low power consumption micro-controller for operation. The 9602-
LP measures 2.73” x 2.17” x 0.94”, weighs less than 5 ounces and can be attached to high value, un-tethered
or non-powered assets such as shipping containers, barges, railcars, trailers, buoys or even to a person. It
can also be used to track environmentally demanding platforms including helicopters, fixed wing aircraft,
unmanned aerial vehicles, rockets, high altitude balloons, ships, speed-boats, ground vehicles and remote
unattended sensors. With the exception of smaller form-factor and wide input voltage range, model 9602-LP
is functionally compatible with the 9601-DGS-LP.
The 9602-LP comprises of an Iridium 9602 transceiver module, a built-in 50-channel GPS receiver and
low power micro-controllers. The 9602-LP allows only short-burst data (SBD) connectivity to the Iridium
satellite network. It does not support voice, circuit switched data, or short message service (SMS). It can
transmit messages in NAL Research’s defined formats compatible with models 9601-DGS and 9601-DGS-LP.
The 9602-LP can also transmit in PECOS Message Structure (PMS). The PMS complies with the Blue Force
Tracking Data Format Specification. The 9602-LP supports 256-bit AES encryption algorithm. NAL Research
can enable the 9602-LP to utilize the DoD EMSS (Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services) Gateway when
requested by an authorized user.
IMPORTANT:
EMSS-enabled 9602-LP must first be provisioned (signed up for airtime) with
EMSS SBD Service before testing or field use. Accessing the DoD EMSS Gateway is not
authorized until the 9602-LP is provisioned. Unauthorized attempts to access the DoD EMSS
Gateway will result in immediate disabling of the offending device, which must then be
returned to NAL Research for repair. See https://sbd.pac.disa.mil for more information
regarding EMSS service provisioning.
When a data terminal equipment (DTE) is connected to the 9602-LP with SatTerm software installed (or
any terminal emulator software), the DTE can be used to setup the operating parameters of the 9602-LP via
a serial connection. A DTE can be a desktop computer, a laptop computer or a PDA.
2.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions:
2.73” L x 2.17” W x 0.94” D (69 mm x 55 mm x 24 mm)
Weight:
4.8 oz. (136 g)
Enclosure:
Hard anodized aluminum/EMI shielding
Waterproof version of the enclosure is available (Model 9602-BTI)
Multi-Interface Connector:
15-Pin D-Sub
Iridium Antenna:
SMA female
GPS Antenna:
SMA female
OFF/ON Switch:
Push Button
Emergency Switch:
Guarded Button and/or External via Multi-Interface Connector
Status LED Displays:
Power, GPS, Iridium, SBD status and Emergency
