ORBCOMM OG2-M, OG2-GPS and OG-ISAT OEM satellite modems

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ORBCOMM has released a comprehensive suite of OEM satellite modem solutions. The suite includes the OG2 modems (OG2-M and OG2-GPS) and an Isat Data Pro (IDP) L-Band modem (OG-ISAT), which provides global coverage over Inmarsat’s satellite constellation. The company’s turnkey OEM solutions are intended for early integration into M2M applications targeted for the transportation and distribution, heavy equipment, oil and gas, maritime and government markets.

The OG2-GPS modem features an onboard three-axis accelerometer and built-in GPS, while the OG-ISAT modem contains built-in GPS. With a footprint smaller than a credit card, the suite of modems is interchangeable, offering OEMs an M2M solution compatible with ORBCOMM’s current OG1 satellite network and future OG2 services as well as with Inmarsat’s L-Band IDP network.

The modems’ design is said to offer improvements in latency, message size, performance and regulatory coverage. The modems feature a single wide-range power supply input, which provides flexibility for product designers. Their low power consumption improves longevity in battery-powered applications.

The modems also utilise an industry-standard PCI Express physical interface for seamless integration. Integrators can additionally purchase the ORBCOMM Developer’s Kit, which includes the OG2 or ISAT satellite modem, modem evaluation board, universal power supply, antennas, USB to serial adapter, Quick Start Guide CD with documentation, and PC interface software.

Combined with ORBCOMM’s Multi-Access Point Platform (MAPP), satellite and cellular services and robust web applications, OEMs can utilise the company’s components to create complete M2M solutions operating on a global platform.