MCD-MissionLINK

Tech Specification

• Terminal: Thales MissionLINK Iridium Certus Terminal
• Data / Internet Speeds (Standard IP): Up to 700Kbps (Rx) x 352Kbps (Tx)
• Global service with Iridium Certus L-band Land plans provided by Ground Control
• Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g, up to 300 meter range, up to 12 concurrent wireless connections
• Wireless Security: WPA2 and MAC address whitelist
• Internet Security: Whitelist and blacklist of internet domains configurable from the MissionLINK interface
• External Ports: 2 x RJ45 LAN / PoE, 1 x RJ45 WAN, 1 x RJ14 Phone, 1 x AC/DC external power
• Case Dimensions LxWxH: 20.66″ x 17.20″ x 8.40″ (52.5 x 43.7 x 21.3cm)
• Weight: 37lbs (16.5kg).
• Battery Life: Up to 6 hours normal usage
• Battery Type – NiMH (nickel-metal hydride)
• AC/DC Power Supply: Input 110 to 240 volts AC. Output 28 volts DC @ 8 Amps. Cable length 12′ (3.6 meters)
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to +55°C / -22°F to +131°F
• Environmental Rating: IP 66-compliant
• Standard Case Color: Silver-Grey
• Warranty: Two years standard limited warranty. Extended warranties available

Overview

The MCD-MissionLINK requires no user training to operate. Like all of our MCD products, simply place the ‘closed’ weather-tight sealed case on the ground or on a moving vehicle/platform under an open sky, rain or shine, and turn it on – no pointing necessary – and with the case lid closed.

The terminal connects with the Iridium Certus satellite network with speeds of 700Kbps and then broadcasts a Wi-Fi hotspot (up to 300 meters – 1,000 feet) for up to 12 devices to connect to. It runs for about five hours on its internal battery. This portable case uses the new Thales MissionLINK satellite terminal integrated with our proprietary mobile electronics for a ruggedized, self-contained, in-field, user-friendly worldwide communications solution.

100% Global Coverage and Service

Iridium Certus services are 100% global even on the North and South Poles at full available speeds. There’s no place above ground it doesn’t cover – an excellent advantage over other satellite service that have limited service regions or line-of-sight obstructions. The Iridium network uses 66 satellites moving in low-earth-orbit. See the Iridium satellite coverage map.

Built for Extreme Environments

The MCD-MissionLINK is enclosed in a watertight hardened plastic Pelican case that is proven to take a beating and keep out the elements. Full operation of the terminal can be done with the case lid closed, so it operates in heavy rain or in sloshing water environments. External ports are inset to avoid breakage with impacts. With an IP rating of IP66, the terminal is dustproof and can take high-pressure water jets from any direction. Besides the onboard cooling fan, there are no moving parts of this system. Cold or hot weather? The MCD-MissionLINK operates from below -22°F to 131°F (-30°C to +55°C).

MCD-MissionLINK Contents

The MCD-MissionLINK integrates the Thales MissionLINK terminal into in a ruggedized Pelican 1450 case (flyaway case) with Ground Control engineered electronics and software.

• MCD-MissionLINK Flyaway Portable Case
• AC/DC power supply (110/240 VAC)
• Standard analog phone
• Mini DC inverter for running off vehicle power
• AC plugs for U.S., U.K., EU, AU, China, N. Europe
• Ethernet cable – 10′ feet / 3 meters
• Compass
• USB flash drive with user manuals
• Carry bag to hold accessories