Orbcomm ST2100
The ORBCOMM ST 2100 is a compact, rugged satellite IoT terminal designed to connect external controllers, gateways and industrial equipment beyond terrestrial coverage. It provides two way messaging over ORBCOMM OGx or IsatData Pro, with integrated GNSS, low power operation and a simple RS-232 AT command interface.
Its sealed IP67 enclosure and flexible mounting options suit both mobile and fixed assets, including commercial vehicles, railcars, heavy equipment, pipelines, pumps and tanks. Unlike the programmable ST 6100, the ST 2100 is designed for straightforward integration with an external host controller.
Key Capabilities
Compact two way satellite connectivity for integrating remote vehicles, equipment and industrial assets with an external controller.
Two way connectivity over ORBCOMM OGx or IsatData Pro
Up to 1 MB messages in each direction using OGx
Simple RS-232 AT command interface for host integration
Integrated GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo positioning
Rugged IP67 enclosure with side or bottom cable access
Simple Integration for Remote Monitoring
The ST 2100 connects to an external PLC, gateway or general-purpose controller through a single RS-232 interface and intuitive AT command set. This simplified, non-programmable architecture makes it a practical option where the host system already handles application logic and only requires dependable two way satellite messaging.
Integrated GNSS provides position and timing data, while event notification, one-pulse-per-second and reset lines support closer integration with connected equipment. Side- and bottom-cable mounting options also make the terminal easier to accommodate within vehicle, machinery and fixed industrial installations.
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
- +20° to +90°
- Operating Frequencies
- Receive 1525.0–1559.0 MHz; transmit 1626.5–1660.5 MHz
- EIRP
- Less than 7.0 dBW
Positioning
- GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou
- Position Accuracy
- 2.0 m CEP
- GNSS Acquisition Time
- Approximately 1 second hot start; 29–36 seconds cold start, depending on constellation
Interfaces and Integration
- Host Interface
- One RS-232 serial interface
- Command Interface
- AT command set
- Architecture
- Non-programmable terminal controlled by an external host device
- Event Notification
- Output indicates when terminal events have occurred
- Timing Output
- GPS-timed one-pulse-per-second output
- Reset Input
- Allows an external device to reset the terminal
- Reset Output
- Allows the terminal to reset an external device
- Mounting Options
- Side- or bottom-cable access, with screwless VHB tape mounting available
Power and Physical
- Dimensions
- 125 x 85 x 36 mm / 4.92 x 3.35 x 1.42 in
- Input Voltage
- 9-32 V DC
- Load-Dump Protection
- Up to +150 V
- Electrical Standard
- ISO 16750-2
- Typical Power Consumption at 12 V DC
- IDP receive: 85 mA | IDP transmit: 798 mA | GNSS receive: 28 mA | Sleep: 100 µA
- Power Options
- Available with or without an integrated supercapacitor
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 and ANATEL
Can we help?
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