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Section 3:
Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications
Flightcell part number
MOP_00010
Material
Faceplate and backplate
–
diecast Type 380
Aluminium with Black Powder Coat finish
Extrusion
–
6063 Aluminium with clear
anodized finish
Input voltage
12-32 V DC
Power supply current
Maximum current
–
500mA @ 28V
RF Frequency Range
1616MHz
–
1624.5MHz
Average RF TX Power
During a TX slot
(max)
7W
During a frame (typ.) 0.6W
RF RX Sensitivity
-118dBm
Max cable loss
1
3dB
Max Antenna gain
3dBi
MIC audio
Input
Fully Differential
–
50mVrms to 1Vrms
Nominal 775mVrms
Input impedance
600Ω
SPK audio
Output
Fully differential
–
Up to 1Vrms into 150 Ω
Nominal 775mVrms
Output impedance
600Ω
Data connection
RS-232 - RTS/CTS Flow control only.
Weight
240 grams
8.5 oz
Dimensions
Width
62mm
2.44”
Height
33.9mm
1.35”
Depth
144mm
5.67”
Main connector
DA-15F
Antenna connector
TNC
Certification
DO160G Sections: 20 RF Susceptibility), 21
(EMI)
The total implementation loss for antenna, connectors, cable and any other RF components between the modem and the
antenna should not exceed 3dB.
