| The Satwest A3LA-DGS is a satellite tracker designed to operate with the Iridium network in all data modes except for SMS. It is a stand-alone unit relying on a built-in micro-controller and a GPS receiver for operation.
Specifications
Mechanical
Dimensions: 7.73” L x 3.25” W x 1.54” D
(19.6 cm x 8.3 cm x 3.9 cm) Weight: ~1.5 pounds (689 g)
I/O Interface: 25-Pin D-Sub, SIM Reader Antennas: TNC Female and SMA Female Cooling: Convection
Enclosure: Aluminum/EMI shielding
Electrical
Input Voltage Range: 4.0VDC to 4.8VDC Input Voltage Nominal: 4.4VDC
Input Voltage Ripple: 40mV peak-to-peak Avg. Standby Current: 180mA @ 4.4VDC Avg. Transmit Current: 1.0A @ 4.4VDC
Avg. Data Call Current: 550mA @ 4.4VDC Peak Power-Up Current: ~2.2A @ 4.4VDC
RF Iridium
Operating Frequency: 1616 to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing Method: Time Division Duplex Multiplexing Method: TDMA/FDMA
Link Margin: 13.1 dB
GPS Receiver
Receiver: L1 (1575.42 MHz carrier) C/A code, 16-channel
Update Rate: 4 Hz
Accuracy: 8.2 feet (2.5m) CEP Acquisition (typical): Cold start < 36 seconds
Warm start < 33 seconds
Hot start < 3.5 seconds Signal Reacquisition: < 1 second |