Orbcomm ST-6100
The ORBCOMM ST 6100 is a rugged, programmable satellite IoT terminal for tracking, monitoring and controlling assets beyond terrestrial coverage. It combines two way satellite messaging, multi-constellation GNSS, configurable inputs and outputs, and onboard processing within an IP67 enclosure suitable for fixed and mobile installations.
Supporting both ORBCOMM OGx and Viast IoT Nano (IsatData Pro) services, the ST 6100 can be used across transportation, maritime, heavy equipment and industrial SCADA applications where dependable remote visibility and control are required.
Key Capabilities
Programmable two way satellite connectivity for tracking, monitoring and controlling remote assets across land and maritime applications.
Two way connectivity over ORBCOMM OGx or IsatData Pro
Up to 1 MB messages in each direction using OGx
Four configurable analog or digital input/output channels
Integrated GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo positioning
Rugged IP67 design for fixed and mobile installations
Programmable Monitoring and Control
The ST 6100 can collect data from connected equipment, process it locally and send reports, alarms or commands over satellite. Its Lua scripting environment includes core services for geofencing, data logging, position reporting, accelerometer events and serial communications, while RS-232, RS-485 and four configurable I/O channels support integration with sensors, controllers and industrial equipment.
An integrated three-axis accelerometer and multi-constellation GNSS receiver also support asset tracking, movement detection and operational monitoring. Applications and firmware can be updated over the air, allowing deployed terminals to be reconfigured without a site visit.
Product Specifications
Satellite Connectivity
- Satellite Services
- Two way ORBCOMM OGx or IsatData Pro
- Coverage
- Near-global coverage across most land and maritime regions, excluding the polar extremes
- Maximum Message Size
- OGx: Up to 1 MB from and to the terminal | IsatData Pro: Up to 6.4 KB from the terminal and 10 KB to the terminal
- Typical Latency
- Less than 15 seconds for a 100-byte message
- Elevation Angle
- 0° to +90°
- Operating Frequencies
- Receive 1525.0–1559.0 MHz; transmit 1626.5–1660.5 MHz
- EIRP
- Less than 7.0 dBW
Positioning and Sensors
- GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo
- Position Accuracy
- 2.0 m CEP
- GNSS Acquisition Time
- Approximately 1 second hot start; 29–36 seconds cold start, depending on constellation
- GNSS Sensitivity
- -148 dBm acquisition; -163 dBm tracking
- Motion Sensor
- Integrated three-axis accelerometer
Interfaces and Programming
- Inputs and Outputs
- Four configurable analog or digital input/output channels
- Serial Interfaces
- RS-232 and RS-485
- Programming Environment
- Lua scripting engine with SDK and GUI development tools
- Core Services
- Geofencing, data logging, position reporting, accelerometer events and serial communications
- Remote Updates
- Software applications and firmware can be updated over the air
- Security
- AES-256 encryption capable
- Application Memory
- 4 MB Lua RAM and 8 MB Lua non-volatile memory
- Available Applications
- Analytics, Garmin FMI, AVL, Garmin Dispatch, sensor monitoring, Modbus and vessel monitoring
Power and Physical
- Dimensions
- 126 × 126 × 49 mm / 4.96 × 4.96 × 1.93 in
- Input Voltage
- 9-32 V DC
- Load-Dump Protection
- Up to +150 V, SAE J1455 Section 4.13
- Typical Power Consumption at 12 V DC
- IDP receive: 65 mA | GNSS receive: 22 mA | Transmit: 0.65 A | Sleep: 100 µA
- Connector Options
- Side- or bottom-exit configurations
Environmental and Compliance
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
- Ingress Protection
- IP67
- Vibration
- SAE J1455 and MIL-STD-810G
- Shock
- MIL-STD-810G
- Regulatory Certifications
- CE, FCC, IC, ANATEL, RCM, IEC 60945, C1D2, SRRC, IFT, ICASA and FFA
Can we help?
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