The SBD Pro terminal is an extremely versatile and efficient data tracking and reporting terminal that communicates using the Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) service.
The SBD Pro monitors and records user-connected switches and voltage inputs, and combines this data with built-in GPS data, temperature readings, UTC time, and custom text messages.
Small and easy to use, the SBD Pro securely transmits data to your desktop or server application from anywhere in the world.
Additional circuitry, switches, and sensors can be connected to the SBD Pro's versatile digital and analog I/O allowing custom tailored monitoring applications. All sensors, internal and extermal, can be used as report transmission 'triggers' and 'gate conditions' are fully configurable by the user.
The SBD Pro can sense and report 5 digital inputs and 2 analog inputs. It interfaces with unit are achieved through a RS232 connection.
Configure practically any type of sensor can transmit or trigger a transmission - simple or complex.
You configure the SBD Pro to only transmit the data you want at times you want—minimizing airtime costs.
The SBD Pro is easily configured in three different ways: via a standard e-mail SBD message, using the optional Ontec Web Services package, or through a direct RS-232C connection
Easily configured to any application
Built-in GPS, temperature, and UTC time
Switch and Digital I/O
Voltage or Analog I/O
RS-232C data port
Status LEDs
Rugged, water-resistant housing
Wide-range power input
Suggested Applications
Distress messaging with GPS coordinates
Asset tracking
Sensor-event notification
Waypoint marking
Remote sensor monitoring
Geo-fencing
User Features
(1) Iridium short burst data (9601 SBD)
N/A
(1) RS-232C data port
N/A
(3) Switch or digital inputs (TTL/CMOS)
0.5V (closed, open)
(1) Switch or digital output (TTL/CMOS)
0.5V (on, off)
(2) Voltage or analog inputs (8-bit)
0 - 5V
(1) Voltage or analog output (8-bit)
0 - 5V
(3) Voltage or analog output (8-bit)
0 - 5V
User Configuration Parameters
Set active I/O to monitor
GPS, data I/O, temperature
Data sample rate
1 second to 12 hours
Data transmit rate
1 minute to 24 hours
Transmit conditions
Configurable via SBD or Ontec
Operating Parameters
Operating voltage
9-32VDC (unregulated, 100mV max ripple)
Power consumption: standby
0.5W
Power consumption: average
1.75W
Power consumption: peak
0.10W
Operating temperature
–30C° to +60C°
Storage temperature
–40C° to +85C°
Operating humidity
< 75% RH
Storage humidity
< 93% RH
Exposure
Water resistant
Internal Features
Temperature monitor
–25C° to +85C° (accurate within +/- 2C)
GPS coordinates
Latitude/longitude, altitude (see GPS specs)
Configuration storage
GPS Specifications
Channels
Up to 12
Accuracy: position
5 - 25 meter CEP without SA (nondifferential)
Accuracy: velocity
0.1 meters/second, without SA
Accuracy: time
1 microsecond synchronized GPS time
Sample rate
Configurable
Report rate
Configurable
Antenna Specifications (Iridium)
Type
Active
Connector type
SMA female
Impedance
50 Ohm Nominal
System gain
31dBi at 90 degrees
Polarization
RHCP
VSWR
2:1
Dimensions
Dimensions
4.73 X 2.61 X 1.65 (LXWXH inches)
Weight
0.85 pounds
CASE STUDY: AMAZON TOURS Amazon Tours manages a small fleet of bass fishing boats for hire in the Amazon jungle. At closing time, if a boat hasn’t returned, they have a big problem: is their customer, along with their asset, lost in the rainforest?
Amazon Tours needs a cost-effective system that will track its assets and increase customer safety. Airtime costs are a concern, and they do not want to incur tracking costs while the boats are home at the dock.
Outfitting the boats with SBD Pro units will provide GPS positioning every 30 minutes. The SBD Pro location logic will detect if the boat is still at dock, without transmitting any data until the boat sails.
Amazon Tours can also configure a distress button to allow crew or customers to instantly call for help through the SBD Pro. A console light will flash once the alert is acknowledged at the Amazon Tours office, so customers will know help is on the way. SBD Pro improves asset tracking, customer safety, and customer satisfaction.
