SkyWave IDP-680 - 1 Product Overview; Overview of the Messaging System; Figure 1 IDP-680 Model

IDP 600 Terminal Series - Hardware Guide
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1 Product Overview
Each IDP 600 series terminal consists of a single environmentally sealed mechanical
enclosure containing an integral antenna, a satellite modem for communicating with the
satellite, an integral GPS subsystem, four input/output ports, an RS-232 port, and an
RS-485/J1708 port. The terminals are available in various configurations. Figure 1 shows
the IDP-680 model.
Figure 1 IDP-680 Model
Each terminal is designed for industrial and fixed applications or to be mounted outdoors
on a wide range of platforms such as vehicles or boats.
The terminal’s built-in programmability allows it to work as a stand-alone data-
messaging terminal, with built-in I/O data collection and processing capabilities. Feature-
rich software tools make programming easy and shorten the design and testing time.
1.1 Overview of the Messaging System
SkyWave's IsatData Pro satellite messaging system is designed to support the
management of mobile or fixed assets located around the world. An asset fitted with one
of SkyWave's satellite based mobile terminals can have its status and location monitored,
as well as send large messages.
The network provides the following key features and benefits:
 Polling of terminal status and location
 Scheduled reporting of terminal status and location
 Transmission of text messages to and from a serial port on the terminal
 Two-way communication for messaging to and from the asset for near real-time
control
 Up to 6,400 bytes from-mobile messages
 Up to 10,000 bytes to-mobile messages
 Broadcast messages