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RockSTAR Professional

Name: RockSTAR Professional
SKU: FP-RS-PRO
Price: 750.00 USD
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$ 750.00

SKU: FP-RS-PRO Category: Tracking

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The RockSTAR Two-Way Messenger is a truly global communication device and tracking system. It allows you to send and receive short messages from anywhere on Earth with a clear view of the sky. It works far beyond the reach of Wi-Fi and GSM networks.

The handheld unit is waterproof, ruggedized, and built to withstand the most challenging environments. It’s an ideal safety device for adventurers, field workers, science expeditions, remote racing events, and anyone travelling outside cell phone range frequently, or for an extended period of time.

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KEY FEATURES

5-button keypad plus specific ‘alert’ button
Bright OLED screen for information display
Full two-way communication system
Over-the-air reconfiguration of key parameters
USB connection for charging and for data transfer
Truly global operation using the Iridium satellite network
Long battery life (over 2500 transmissions on a single charge)
Bluetooth LE for advanced messaging (requires Bluetooth LE-compatible phone/tablet)

Tech Specification

Powered By: Internal battery, rechargeable via USB
Battery Life: Up to three weeks transmitting every 15 mins, up to three months transmitting once per hour, up to 12 months transmitting once per day
Tracking Options: Various tracking options from every five seconds to 12 hours
Alert Options: Red button alert, timer alert, dead man’s switch, Temperature (high/low) alert, External power loss
Transmits Using: Iridium
Size: 5.66″ x 2.99″ x 1.4″ (plus antenna) | 144 x 76 x 36 mm (plus antenna)
Weight: 0.67 lbs (303 grams)
Waterproofing: IP-67 (submersion up to 1m for 30 mins)
Other Certifications: FCC and CE MIL-810 F/G (ruggedness)
Ideal For: Handheld use, personnel etc. Temporary vehicle/yacht mounting using Soft Pouch, Permanent vehicle/yacht mounting using Quick Release Mount

Overview

The tracker will wake up on a regular basis, obtain a position using the GPS satellite network, and then transmit that position back to Ground Control HQ in seconds using the Iridium satellite network. The message is relayed to us from Iridium and then we visualize the positions on an easy-to-use web-based viewer.

The RockSTAR also allows short messages (like SMS, social media updates, and short emails) to be sent using a paired Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, and the Messenger app. This allows for full two-way communication wherever you are, even when out of mobile network range.

Corporate Use

Whether you have one device or 1,000 devices, with Ground Control’s ‘CORE’ web-based platform, managing them is easy. You can sub-divide devices into groups to suit your needs, and set up multiple users with different permissions. For instance, some staff could be set up to simply ‘view’ positions, whereas others could be given permissions to send commands and configure devices in the field.

Track all of your field workers’ position from a single screen
Set up and track against waypoints
Monitor alerts from devices
Set up geo-fences to provide early warning if a device has gone inside / outside a certain area
Add line rental and credits to your devices
Web-based, for access anywhere
Full support from experienced staff.

The CORE is a 24/7 managed service, and coupled with our devices, provides the best and most reliable Iridium tracking service available.

FAQs

What's in the box?

With each RockSTAR unit you will receive:

The RockSTAR unit
A USB charger
A 0.3m USB cable
A Quick Start Card.

How does it work?

RockSTAR uses the Iridium satellite network. Specifically, it uses an Iridium service called ‘short burst data’ (SBD). You can see the SBD service plans here. At the heart of RockSTAR is an Iridium 9602 modem.

Can RockSTAR send e-mail or SMS messages?

Yes, you can use the device to send/receive short messages – either using the device itself, with pre-sent messages, or by linking with an iPhone/iPad/Android device to send custom messages

Messages sent from the device itself are always sent to the group of people you nominate in the management system – i.e. any message will be sent to all configured responders; you can’t choose a specific person.

Messages sent via the Bluetooth link (using the Messenger app) can be sent to any destination, via either email address or cell/mobile phone number

In all cases, people can reply to those messages, via e-mail or SMS, and the messages will come back to either the device or the Messenger app respectively.

Does the unit work indoors?

As with all satellite-based devices, the better view of the sky the unit has, the better it will perform.

RockSTAR units use two sets of satellites: GPS satellites in order to get a position fix, and Iridium satellites to transmit that position back to base. The GPS signal is weaker than the Iridium signal.

Typically, if the RockSTAR is near to a window inside then it may be able to obtain a GPS fix and transmit, although it will take longer than normal, and will therefore use more battery power.

If the unit is deep inside a building then it’s unlikely to get a fix or transmit very well, and will therefore use up a lot of battery quite quickly. However, we have had devices transmit successfully from inside caves, fridges, under the seats of cars, and so on – so it is possible, just not guaranteed, and not as reliable as usual.

As a rule, the better view of the sky you can provide for the RockSTAR, the better it will perform and the longer the battery will last.

What's the difference between a RockSTAR and a YB Tracking Yellowbrick/YB3?

RockSTAR units and YB units are both manufactured by Ground Control, and they are identical in terms of hardware.

The difference is in the CORE management system access, which you get as part of the RockSTAR package.

Documentation

RockSTAR Datasheet

Other Useful Resources

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