SkyWave IDP 200 Series satellite modems

M2M Connectivity introduces the IDP 200 Series satellite modems, developed by SkyWave Mobile Communications, in Australia and New Zealand. M2M Connectivity will take advantage of SkyWave’s packaged modems and satellite connectivity using the IsatData Pro (IDP) service over Inmarsat’s global satellite constellation for a variety of industrial assets in remote locations, including vehicles, heavy equipment and fixed assets used in oil and gas applications.

The satellite modems offer easy-to-integrate monitoring of vehicles and industrial equipment. They are quick to deploy, with a built-in GPS, antenna, power supply and AT Command set, and encased in a rugged, fully certified, environmentally sealed enclosure for harsh environments.

The series offers two-way communication using the IsatData Pro service, which is said to deliver up to 37 times more data and have a lifetime beyond 2023. Delivering simplified architecture for off-the-shelf satellite messaging, the series offers an intuitive AT Command set for quick integration with external PLCs and general-purpose controllers. The modems are available in two versions: the IDP-280 with standard antenna or the IDP-290 with low-elevation antenna.