Specifications
Physical
| RockBLOCK 9704 Patch | RockBLOCK 9704 SMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 72 x 72 x 16 mm | 48 x 52 x 16 mm |
| Weight | <TBDg (including patch) | <TBDg (excluding antenna) |
| Form Factor | PCB Assembly with 4mm mounting holes | PCB Assembly with notched edge for slot-mounting |
| Antenna | Integrated Patch Antenna | Approved antenna (combined Iridium & GNSS) required Cable options from 0.2m to 2m |
Environmental
| Vibration & Shock | SAE J 1455 |
| Ingress | N/A |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +70C, <95% RH |
Regulatory Compliance
- Iridium Certified (pending)
- CE, FCC, IC, RCM (pending)
Electrical & Power
| Voltage | 3.6-5.3V DC, 5V USB-C |
| Power consumption (Maximum) | 2.5W (4W via solderable link) |
| Power consumption (Minimum) | <25mW (sleep mode) |
| Power consumption (Idle) | <200mW (registered with network, listening, ready to transmit/receive) |
| Cable Connections | 16-pin 0.1" pitch multi-strand USB-C U.FL for GNSS SMA for Iridium / GNSS |
Communication Interfaces
| Iridium Messaging Transport | 4.8kbps bi-directional messages from 10 to 100,000 bytes Latency typically < 10s between remote and cloud applications |
| GNSS | U.FL connector available for separate GNSS Passthrough |
| Serial | TTL UART connection (default: 230400baud) |
| USB-C | USB-Serial bridge (default: 230400baud) |
| Digital GPIO | 5x inputs, 4x outputs Connection via 16 way cable assembly. |
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These documents are intended to provide early access information to interested parties during the development process. Whilst we strive to maintain accuracy, any part of the specification or design of these products may change without notice.
These documents were last reviewed for accuracy on March 6th 2025.