IMF 1000 IRIDIUM, TRULY GLOBAL COVERAGE

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Globally.

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THE IRIDIUM SYSTEM COMPACT, ROBUST DESIGN
Iridium is the only one of its kind - The IMF 1000 Iridium System
a global satellite network for tele- is specially designed for harsh
communications. It is comprised of environments. It is able to withstand
66 cross-linked Low Earth Orbit the wear and tear of everyday life
satellites that cover the entire planet. under the toughest conditions.
At 780 km above Earth, they form a Naturally, the design is approved by
fine-meshed grid that provides true major classification societies in
global spot beam coverage for the accordance with international mari-
Iridium Satellite telephones. time standards, including IEC 945
and the CE standard specifications.
IMF 1000 IRIDIUM SYSTEM
The versatile IMF 1000 Iridium satel- The compact IMF 1000 Iridium
lite telephone is your key to around- satellite telephone system consists
the-clock connection to the Iridium of 3 long-lasting, hard-wearing units:
network. Wherever you are in the
world - on land or at sea - the net- • The Antenna (IAU 1000), which is
work’s 66 reliable satellites are at in touch with 3 Iridium satellites at
your disposal night and day. all times.
• The robust Transceiver (ITU 1000).
• The intelligent Handset
(ICHU 1000).
THE INTELLIGENT HANDSET THE TRANSCIEVER
The intelligent handset offers loud The smart, robust transceiver fea-
and clear communications - even in tures an efficient L-band transceiver
noisy surroundings. (LBT). The built-in SIM-card reader
The handset’s versatile keypad and unit is designed for the small SIM
its 4-line/12-character LCD-display cards similar to those used in most
form an intelligent man-machine- mobile phones.
interface that provides user-friendly
control and monitoring of the THE ANTENNA
system’s special features as well as The antenna has no moving parts
its standard mobile functions. The and is very sturdy - in spite of its
sturdy display presents a logical lightweight design. The helix
menu structure and feedback on construction is coated with glass-
commands entered via the robust enforced epoxy, which makes the
keypad. antenna water-resistant and able to
Up to 4 intelligent handsets can withstand extreme conditions.
be connected, making the system
very flexible.
LOW COST COMMUNICATION FEATURES
The users can benefit from a tradi- Call Facilities
tional Iridium subscription service at • Easy to use - works like a mobile
low airtime rates. Making calls to an phone
Iridium system is very simple - only • Crew calling facilities
one telephone number is needed no • Conference calls
matter where the system is loca- • Repeat call function
ted. Administrations is also • Phonebook with up to 100 entries
very simple - with only • Call log
one bill.
Installation
CREW CALLING • Up to 4 intelligent handsets in any
Crew Calling is ideal in any one system
situation where the sub- • Direct connection for PABX or
scriber's equipment is standard telephones
shared by many users • Easily accessed SIM-card reader
and cost controlling • Easy to install in a minimum of space
therefore is necessary. A prepaid • Data CD included - works with most
Iridium service can be used from mail applications
any Crew Calling enabled telephone
in an Iridium system. This service Design
provides a low cost and unique • Specially designed and developed for
opportunity to keep in touch for demanding environments
persons staying in remote areas, • Vibration resistant
cruise ship passengers, public- • Built-in loudspeaker
calling offices in rural towns and • Intelligent Man Machine Interface (MMI)
vessel crew. • Low power consumption
• Small, light-weight antenna with no
PABX/PSTN INTERFACE moving parts
The IMF 1000 Iridium System has a
built-in RJ-11 port that works as an
interface for a PABX or a standard
analogue telephone. When connec-
ted to a PABX set-up, all the stan-
dard telephones in the network
can use the Iridium system
to make and receive calls.
IMF 1000 IRIDIUM Technical Specifications 71 mm

SHIFT
LEVEL

ADDR ESC
BOOK

140 mm
VOL
209 mm
EDIT STO DEL
ABC 1 DEF 2 GHI 3

JKL 4 MNO 5 PQR 6

DIM FUNC TIME

309 mm
STU 7 VWX 8 YZ- 9
SHIFT SELECT
0 #
*

96 mm

68.5 mm 66.5 mm

150 mm 87 mm

Frequency range Power supply

Terminal - Satellite 1616 - 1626.5 MHz (L-Band) DC 10-32 V DC
Intersatellite 23.18 -23.38 GHz (Ka-Band) AC - optional
(ext. power supply) 100-230 V
Modulation (Information range)
Voice/data 2.4 kbit/s O-QPSK Power comsumption
Compressed data 10 kbit/s O-QPSK Transmission 25 Watt
Stand-by 8 Watt
Above deck equipment
Antenna Helical, omnidirectional Environmental conditions
210° (3 dB bandwidth) Temperature ADE -35°C to +55°C
Fiberglass o/ 100 mm Relative humidity Up to 95% at 40°C
Link margin 16 dB Icing (survival only) Up to 25 mm of ice
Precipitation Up to 100 mm/hour
Interface Wind (velocity) Up to 100 knots
Handset RS-485, 8-wire, 600 Ω Vibration IME: 2 - 50 Hz +/- 1 g
Telephone/PABX RJ-11, 2-wire, 600 Ω EME: 4 -33 Hz +/- 1 g
Data RS232, standard serial
Position information NMEA 0183 Antenna tracking capability
Turn Omnidirectional antenna
Roll/Pitch Tilt to any direction unto
20° from horizontal.

Iridium
Yaw Satellite elevation > 8°
Antenna Unit
Transceiver
Unit

Control Control
Handset Handset

Max. cable loss 3dB

2 3 4 1 5 1
Connection
Box

Phone
DTE
PABX

L1
L2
Specifications subject to change without notice.
10 - 32 V DC L1 + L2 < 100 metres
 From the Siberian forests to the Through a constellation of 66 low-
Australian mine sites, from the earth orbiting (LEO) satellites, Iridium
middle of the Pacific Ocean to the delivers essential communications
air space over Antarctica, Iridium services ideally suited for heavy con-
mobile satellite service keeps busi- struction, government, defense/mili-
ness, industry and government in tary, emergency services, maritime,
touch. Wherever life takes you, mining, forestry, oil and gas.
Iridium telephone services keeps
SEA
you connected. You get complete Iridium places reliable satellite com-
coverage of the Earth - land masses, munications in the palm of your
oceans and Polar regions - that hand. No matter where in the world
goes beyond radio, cellular and you go, you can stay in contact by
other satellite services. telephone, send and receive e-mail
and transfer data files. The complete
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only pro- host of Iridium services are available
vider of truly global mobile satellite directly from Iridium’s Authorized
service including voice and data Service Partners. Let us show you

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service. Iridium provides affordable, the communications package that
dependable, global communications best fits your needs.
solutions with products to meet your
specific needs.

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