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Uplogix LEO-I Kit:
Integrated Iridium Antenna and Modem for Remote Installation

Uplogix Local Managers (LMs) utilize the reliability of the Iridium system of low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites to provide out-of-band (OOB) connectivity to remote networks. With Iridium’s coverage of the entire Earth, including oceans and the poles, Uplogix can deploy anywhere, providing constant connectivity and the power of the most trusted IT admin everywhere, all the time.

To ensure the best Iridium signal for OOB, Uplogix developed the Uplogix LEO-I kit. The LEO kit makes it possible to place an Iridium antenna and modem at an optimal location for a clean, strong signal – up to 500 feet from the networking gear and Uplogix LM that it is supporting.

What's in the Kit

The kit consists of two components: an above deck unit (ADU) and a below deck unit (BDU). The ADU integrates a GPS, Iridium modem and antenna in a weatherproof IP67-rated housing. Also in the ADU is an RS422 converter that transmits over standard Cat5 cable to the BDU. The BDU has the option of a stand-alone housing or mounting in an open bay of an Uplogix appliance. The BDU has connections for power and a port adapter to connect as the OOB modem for Uplogix.

Download the LEO-I Kit Datasheet.

At right: The Uplogix LEO-I Kit deployed on a rooftop at a military base in Afghanistan.

The Iridium Network

Iridium communications rely on line-of-sight with one of the 66 LEO satellites, so antenna placement is critical. Also important is a clear signal between antenna and the Iridium modem, which Uplogix achieved by minimizing the distance between them through the integration in the ADU. In this illustration above of a maritime deployment, the ADU is placed at a location with maximum view of the sky and limited obstructions. Other uses of the Uplogix LEO kit include locations where buildings or terrain might impede clear view of the Iridium constellation of satellites.