SDT 5000 User Manual
Document MBUD-0109v11
1. INTRODUCTION
Wireless Matrix thanks you for choosing the SDT 5000 for your remote data communication solution.
We hope it will be a valuable asset in your operations for many years to come.
The SDT 5000 is an integrated, lightweight, highly ruggedized satellite data transceiver (SDT). It is
highly configurable, with a user-friendly interface. The SDT 5000 is designed to provide full duplex
data communications between remote field equipment and a centralized computer host. It is
compatible with the MDS X.25 Packet Switched Data Network on the MSAT Satellite.
The SDT 5000’s reliability, robustness and flexibility, combined with the MDS coverage, make it an
excellent solution for remote data communication links. The unit can operate unattended and self-
contained in remote locations using solar cells and rechargeable batteries.
Typical applications include:
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remote asset management for oil and gas industries,
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transmission of SCADA telemetry for utilities,
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water management,
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remote weather data collection,
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environment monitoring,
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use as a transportable data terminal.
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Machine to Machine (M2M) communications.
1.1 Key
Features
The SDT 5000 feature set includes the following:
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Multiple interface protocols: Transparent, Narrowband Protocol, AT command and PPP,
provide the capability to send, receive, messages from a user’s remote terminal unit (RTU).
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Input/Output includes a 9-wire RS232 RTU port, a 3-wire RS232 test port, 2 digital inputs, 1
low side output, 1 high side output, 1 analog input and one power enable (ignition) line.
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Satellite synchronized clock allows for convenient scheduling of transmissions.
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Local or remote configuration of communication parameters. The local configuration is
through a user-friendly command line interface. Remote configuration is provided through
the command server facility (see related chapter).
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Exceptionally low power consumption while receiving.
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A highly ruggedized all in one modem, provided in a weatherproof enclosure. The enclosure
is small, easy to install, and extremely durable.
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Low latency satellite base data communications over the MSAT Packet Data Service.
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