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RockREMOTE Mini

We launched RockREMOTE Mini as a ready-to-deploy terminal in June 2024, early customer trials began in April 2024.

Satellite connectivity via the built in Iridium Certus 100 module.

Make TCP/IP connections or use the more efficient IMT messaging protocol from Iridium.

Configuration of ethernet LAN and the WAN is accomplished via Bluetooth (BLE) using a companion App or API.

RockREMOTE Mini is optimised for low power consumption for a market-leading implementation of the Iridium Certus 100 module.
The unit can also be supplied by Power Over Ethernet(POE). NOTE: Early BETA samples do not have PoE capability.

BETA units shipped after Aug 2024 can be powered by PoE.

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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.

This page was last reviewed for accuracy on October 4th 2024.

RockREMOTE Mini OEMRockREMOTE Mini OEM
ItemSpecification
Supply voltage10 – 30V DC
Power consumption (Sleep)< 36mW/75mW (12V/24V)
Power consumption (Idle – Rx mode)< 0.25W (<20.8mA@12V, <10.4mA@24V)
Power consumption (Average Transmit)7.25W
PEAK current draw<1.66A@12V, <833mA@24V, 10% duty cycle during Iridium transmit.
Serial interfaceRS232 or RS485
GPIO4 channels
UARTLogic level UART accessible on the PCB (2nd header – PCB position TBD)
Operating temperature/humidity-40℃ to 70℃, \≤ 95% RH
EnvironmentalIP66
LAN10/100 Ethernet with PoE capability.
WANIridium Certus 100
BluetoothBLE 5.0 (Config API framework will be published)
Iridium antenna connectionTNC
GNSS antenna connectionSMA
Planned ComplianceIridium certification, FCC, CE
WeightDesign target less than 640g
tip

When powering the unit without an Iridium antenna connected it is important to terminate the RF connection with an RF load to reduce the risk of failure in the 9770 modem RF amplifier stage. A suitable load is 202117 from Amphenol.

LED indication

LED colourMeaning
Green (solid)Powered
Green (flashing)LAN activity
Red (solid)OK
Red (flashing)Fault
Blue (solid)Iridium connection
Blue (flashing)Bluetooth ready.
All flashing in sequenceBluetooth connected

12 way combined power, serial and GPIO connector

Note: Pin out is DIFFERENT to that used in the RockREMOTE Rugged!

RRR IO Pins

PinColourFunction 1Function 2
1BrownSleep (Pull to PWR- to activate sleep)-
2BlueSerial RS485 TX+RS232 RTS
3WhiteSerial RS485 TX-RS232 TX
4GreenSerial RS485 RX-RS232 CTS
5YellowIO 4-
6GrayIO 3-
7PinkIO 1-
8RedPWR+-
9BlackPWR--
10Orange0V - REF for IO and serial-
11PurpleSerial RS485 RX+RS232 RX
12Light GreenIO 2-

Outputs will be Open-Drain. Floating = Float/disconnected. Low = Shorted to 0 V.

Inputs will be Active-Low with internal pull-up. High = Float/disconnected. Low = Shorted to 0 V.

Ethernet pin out

The following reference can be used to fabricate suitable ethernet connector cables directly to the 8 pin circular connector.

Circular connector PinRJ45 plug pinFunction
38PoE+
27PoE+
86Rx-
53Rx+
74PoE-
15PoE-
42Tx-
61Tx+

Circular connector pin out 'looking into bulkhead mounted receptacle mounted on Mini'

RockREMOTE Mini OEM

Dimensional drawing

RockREMOTE Mini OEM

Downloads

Mini CAD model (STEP)

Connectors and cable assemblies

Power and Serial IO 12-pin

ConnectorManufacturerPart Number
Bulkhead connectorAmphenol LTWBU-12PMMP-LC7001
Cable plug connectorAmphenol LTWBU-12BFFA-LL7001
Cable assembly - 2m lengthAmphenol LTWBU-12BFFM-LL7A02

Ethernet 8-pin

ConnectorManufacturerPart Number
Bulkhead connectorAmphenol LTWAU-08PMMP-QC800 1
Cable plug connectorAmphenol LTWAU-08BFFA-QL8AP0
Plug protective capAmphenol LTWCAP-WAAMQPC1
Cable assembly - 2m lengthAmphenol LTWAB-AU08FL-UPBML-QH002