Beam - PotsDOCK 9555 Docking Station

Overview

PotsDOCK allows the Iridium 9555 handset to be used in a wide variety of applications. The intelligent RJ11/POTS interface enables standard corded, cordless or DECT handsets to be used or alternatively interfaced with a PBX system presenting standard ring, busy and dial tones like a standard phone network.

PotsDOCK also has an inbuilt Bluetooth module for voice and data connectivity, along with an intelligent tracking and alert reporting system utilizing the inbuilt GPS engine of the PotsDOCK. The alert and tracking module can be configured to support periodic polling or emergency alert reporting.

The Iridium 9555 satellite phone fits securely in the dock, which features inbuilt Bluetooth, USB data, phone charging and integrated antenna, and data and power connection, making it possible to keep all antenna cables and power permanently connected to the dock and ready for use.

Technical Specifications & Features

PotsDOCK 9555 Cradle

Securely holds Iridium 9555 handset
Robust design and construction
Charges Iridium 9555 handset ready for use
Integrated antenna connection
Integrated USB connectivity

POTS/RJ11

Supports standard cordless and corded telephones (5 REN)
RJ11 can be run 600 m (2000 ft) from unit
Corded, cordless or DECT handsets
Easily integrated to PBX system
Ring, busy and dial tones
Superior voice quality

Tracking/GPS

Tracking and alert monitoring capable
Periodic position reports or remotely polled
Triggered position status message
Inbuilt GPS engine
Interfaces to Beam’s LeoTRAK-Online
Also compatible with other tracking applications

Panic/Alerts

Panic alert button inbuilt in cradle
Option of additional wired alert buttons
Interfaces to Beam’s LeoTRAK-Online

Integrated Bluetooth®

Bluetooth® inbuilt in cradle
Supports Bluetooth® voice and data accessories

Inbuilt Ringer

Inbuilt ringer for enhanced ring indication

Voice, Data, SMS, SBD

Supports all Iridium voice, data, SMS and SBD services
Access to prepaid, postpaid and crew calling

Privacy Handset

Supports optional Beam privacy handset
Auto sensing answer/hang-up intelligence

Installation

Supports 9–32 VDC power input
Flexible installation via universal mount, also suitable for wall mounting
Supplied with 110 – 240 VAC Plug pack
Handset always charged ready for use

Quality

Professional industrial design
Two-year peace of mind with a replacement guarantee
100% factory tested
Fully certified: Iridium, RoHS, CE, IEC60945

Iridium Network

Iridium 9555 Handset: 1616 – 1625 MHz
Compressed Data: 10 – 12 kbps
Voice/Data Modulation: 1.4 kbps

PotsDOCK 9555 Cradle

Power Specifications
Power Input Voltage 9 – 32V DC, 2A max
Power Consumption at 12 VDC

Stand-by* incl handset and RJ11: 1.1 W (90 mA @ 12 Vin)
Transmit incl handset and RJ11: 6 W (0.5 A @ 12 Vin)
* When battery charged

GPS Module (internal)
Channels: 14 tracking, 51 channel acquiring
Update Rate: 1 Hz
Accuracy: Position 2.5 mCEP, velocity 0.1 m/s, timing 300 ns
Acquisition TTFF: Cold 29 sec, Hot 1 sec
Sensitivity: -161 dBm
Operational Limits: Altitude 18000 m, Velocity 515 m/s
Dynamics: 4G

Physical Specifications

	PotsDOCK	Packed
Dimensions – mm	200 x 75 x 65	325 x 140 x 88
Dimensions – inches	7.9 x 3.0 x 2.7	7.2 x 5.1 x 1.0
Weight – kg	0.32	1.3
Weight – lbs	0.7	2.86

Environmental Specifications

	Degrees °C	Degrees °F
Operating Range	-30 to +70	-22 to +158
Storage	-40 to +85	-40 to +185
Humidity	= 93% RH

I/O Alarm/Alert

Alert Button: Inbuilt on PotsDOCK – 2 Key press
1x Alarm Loop: Bare Wire – “Normally Closed” Loop IN to OUT. Up to 500 m cable run/multi buttons
Track: Inbuilt – single key press

Connectors/Interfaces

POTS/RJ11: RJ11/2-wire, complex or 600 ?, 5 REN, 600 m adjustable dial/busy tones/frequency, adaptive Z
Iridium – Antenna: Fixed Cable to TNC-Female
GPS-Antenna: Fixed Cable to SMA-Female
9-32 V DC: 4-way microFit (AC/DC adaptor, or DC lead)
Privacy Handset Port: 4 pole 3.5 mm jack
Data Port: USB Mini Base of Dock
Bluetooth® Voice/Data: Inbuilt module/antenna, class 1 (up to 300 m). Bluetooth® system 2.0 v+EDR, CE and FCC