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RockREMOTE Mini
The RockREMOTE Mini is a compact, low-power device for global satellite IoT connectivity over Iridium Certus 100. Its rugged IP66 enclosure is suitable for permanent outdoor installation in fixed or mobile applications.
The built-in Iridium Certus 100 (9770) supports IP (TCP, UDP and ICMP) connections and the more efficient Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) protocol.
The RockREMOTE Mini is optimised for low power consumption and can be powered using a 10-30V DC supply or Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+).
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| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 10 – 30V DC |
| Power consumption (Sleep) | < 36mW/75mW (12V/24V) |
| Power consumption (Idle – Rx mode) | 300mW (Typical) |
| Power consumption (Average Transmit) | 7.25W |
| PEAK current draw | <1.66A@12V, <833mA@24V, 10% duty cycle during Iridium transmit. |
| Inrush Current | ~ 800mA |
| Serial interface | RS232 or RS485 |
| GPIO | 4 configurable channels (supported on compatible hardware) |
| Operating temperature/humidity | -40℃ to 70℃, \≤ 95% RH |
| Environmental | IP66 |
| LAN | 10/100 Ethernet with PoE capability. |
| WAN | Iridium Certus 100 |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 using the RockCONNECT IoT app |
| Iridium antenna connection | TNC |
| Iridium Certus RF bandwidth | 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz |
| Output power at the antenna terminal | +24 dBm and +40 dBm, depending on link conditions |
| GNSS antenna connection | SMA |
| Compliance | Refer to the compliance page here |
| Size (Mini) | 166.5 x 74.5 x 51.5mm ( 182.3 x 90.5 x 57mm inc connectors/foot) |
| Weight | 646g |
More details on power consumption here
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 colour | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green (solid) | Powered |
| Green (flashing) | LAN activity |
| Red (solid) | Fault |
| Blue (solid) | Iridium connection |
| Blue/Green (alternating) | Looking for iridium connection |
12 Way Combined Power, Serial and GPIO connector​
Pin out is DIFFERENT to that used in the RockREMOTE Rugged!
| Pin | Colour | RS232 (Default) | RS4XX full duplex | RS4XX half duplex (See Note) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown | Sleep (Pull to PWR- to activate sleep) | - | - |
| 2 | Blue | Serial RS232 RTS | Serial RS4XX TX (non-inverting) | ⇄ TX/RX (non-inverting) |
| 3 | White | Serial RS232 TX | Serial RS4XX TX (inverting) | ⇄ TX/RX (inverting) |
| 4 | Green | Serial RS232 CTS | Serial RS4XX RX (inverting) | Not connected |
| 5 | Yellow | IO 4 | - | - |
| 6 | Gray | IO 3 | - | - |
| 7 | Pink | IO 1 | - | - |
| 8 | Red | PWR+ (10-30VDC) | - | - |
| 9 | Black | PWR- | - | - |
| 10 | Orange | 0V - REF for IO and serial | - | - |
| 11 | Purple | Serial RS232 RX | Serial RS4XX RX(non-inverting) | Not connected |
| 12 | Light Green | IO 2 | - | - |
GPIO IO channels 1-4 are not available on the standard product.
IO Outputs will be Open-Drain. Floating = Float/disconnected. Low = Shorted to 0 V.
IO Inputs will be Active-Low with internal pull-up. High = Float/disconnected. Low = Shorted to 0 V.
RS485 Half Duplex is NOT currently fully supported in firmware.
Ethernet pin out​
The following reference can be used to fabricate suitable ethernet connector cables directly to the 8 pin circular connector.
| Circular connector Pin | RJ45 plug pin | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | PoE+ |
| 2 | 7 | PoE+ |
| 8 | 6 | Rx- |
| 5 | 3 | Rx+ |
| 7 | 4 | PoE- |
| 1 | 5 | PoE- |
| 4 | 2 | Tx- |
| 6 | 1 | Tx+ |
Circular connector pin out 'looking into bulkhead mounted receptacle mounted on Mini'
Dimensional drawing
Mounting hole(x4) diameter 4mm. Pan head screw recommended.
Downloads​
Connectors and cable assemblies​
Power and Serial IO 12-pin​
| Connector | Manufacturer | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bulkhead connector | Amphenol LTW | BU-12PMMP-LC7001 |
| Cable plug connector | Amphenol LTW | BU-12BFFA-LL7001 |
| Cable assembly - 2m length | Amphenol LTW | BU-12BFFM-LL7A02 |
Ethernet 8-pin​
| Connector | Manufacturer | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bulkhead connector | Amphenol LTW | AU-08PMMP-QC800 1 |
| Cable plug connector | Amphenol LTW | AU-08BFFA-QL8AP0 |
| Plug protective cap | Amphenol LTW | CAP-WAAMQPC1 |
| Cable assembly - 2m length | Amphenol LTW | AB-AU08FL-UPBML-QH002 |