Iridium Edge Solar
Iridium Edge Solar is a rugged, self-powered satellite tracker designed for long term monitoring of remote assets without an external power supply. It combines GNSS positioning, two way Iridium Short Burst Data and Bluetooth connectivity, with a solar-charged battery designed to support deployments of up to 10 years.
Configurable interval, scheduled, start/stop and in-motion reporting modes make it suitable for tracking equipment, vehicles and other high value assets across remote locations worldwide.
Key Capabilities
Long term, self-powered satellite tracking and sensor connectivity for remote assets anywhere on Earth.
Solar-powered operation for deployments of up to 10 years
Global two way tracking over the Iridium satellite network
Configurable interval, scheduled and motion-based reporting
Bluetooth connectivity for wireless sensors and local devices
Rugged IP68 construction tested for demanding environments
Get Tracking and IoT Data from Anywhere
The Iridium Edge Solar is highly ruggedized, and will transmit data for up to 10 years using solar power to charge the battery. It also features a back-up battery that’ll deliver another 5 years of data transmission (based on 2x per day reporting).
With real time GPS tracking and advanced Bluetooth capabilities, we recommend the Edge Pro Solar for very remote asset tracking, monitoring and management.
The diagram shows how data is passed from the Edge Solar to you via Cloudloop, Ground Control’s subscription, device and data management platform.
With Cloudloop you can configure your data delivery, activate your devices and manage subscriptions, set usage alerts and cost control measures, track and monitor your devices, and integrate all of this data into your own proprietary system if you choose.
Product Specifications
Connectivity and Tracking
- Satellite Network
- Iridium Low Earth Orbit satellite network
- Coverage
- Global, including oceans and polar regions, with a clear view of the sky
- Satellite Service
- Two way Iridium Short Burst Data
- Message Size
- Up to 340 bytes transmit and 270 bytes receive
- Positioning
- Integrated GPS tracking
- Reporting Modes
- Interval, scheduled, start/stop and in-motion reporting
- Remote Configuration
- Two way over-the-air configuration
- Local Connectivity
- Bluetooth for wireless sensors and local devices
- Integrated Sensors
- Accelerometer and magnetometer
Power and Physical
- Power Source
- Integrated photovoltaic solar cells with rechargeable and primary batteries
- Operational Service Life
- Up to 10 years
- Shelf Life
- Up to 3 years
- Backup Operation
- Up to two reports per day for five years without solar availability
- Dimensions
- 164.2 x 71.2 x 32.9 mm / 6.46 x 2.80 x 1.30 in
- Weight
- Approximately 470 g / 1.04 lb
- External Connectors
- Fully encapsulated design with no external connectors
- Status Indicator
- Integrated LED
Environmental and Compliance
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
- Recommended Storage Temperature
- Below 32°C / 90°F for best results
- Ingress Protection
- IP68
- Humidity Exposure
- 20-95% relative humidity at up to 60°C / 140°F
- Operating Altitude
- Tested to 15,000 ft / 4,572 m
- Vibration Standard
- MIL-STD-810G and IEC 60068-2-80, up to 7.5 Grms
- Mechanical Shock
- MIL-STD-810G, up to 300 G peak
- Durability Standards
- MIL-STD-810G, ASTM D3763, IPC9592a, UL746C F1 and ASTM G154
- Regulatory Certifications
- FCC, IC, CE and Australia/New Zealand
Cloudloop Services
Cloudloop Subscription Manager can be used to activate Iridium Edge Solar, manage airtime and monitor usage, while Cloudloop Data provides access to its SBD messages for integration with your own systems.
For a ready-to-use tracking experience, Cloudloop Tracking displays current and historical locations, helping you monitor remote assets and review their movement without building a separate tracking application.
Any questions about the Iridium Edge Solar?
If you’re confident the Edge Solar is the right device for your needs, and would like a tailored quote for airtime or hardware, please call or email us, or complete the form.
Equally, if you’d like some expert, impartial advice on your application and the best suited device and airtime, get in touch: we have over 20 years’ experience in satellite IoT and tracking, and we’re here to help.