Quectel CC200A-LB satellite module for IoT industries

Quectel Wireless Solutions has announced the CC200A-LB satellite module for IoT industries, which utilises satellite IoT connectivity provided by ORBCOMM. The module is designed to provide global coverage and connectivity with ultralow latency, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including maritime, transportation, heavy equipment, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas monitoring.

The module is designed to enable communications in remote areas without cellular network coverage. ORBCOMM provides global connectivity over the IsatData Pro (IDP) satellite service, using the Inmarsat GEO constellation and L band, and features two-way communication, low latency and near-real-time reporting capabilities. ORBCOMM’s satellite IoT connectivity can be blended with cellular bandwidth to create dual-mode IoT applications with redundancy and ubiquitous coverage. The satellite module is designed with a compact LCC+LGA form factor, with dimensions of 37 x 38 x 3.35 mm. The module also supports multi-constellation GNSS and supports intuitive AT command set.

With a message size of up to 6.4 KB for transmission and up to 10 KB for reception, the module has ultralow latency. Typical transmission latency is 20 s at 100 B and 40 s at 1 KB, and its typical reception latency is 12 s at 100 B and 70 s at 1 KB. The satellite module will be backwards compatible with ORBCOMM’s future OGx services to be launched in Q4 2023, which expand both speed and size of message.

The module can be purchased in isolation or with the appropriate Quectel antenna, YEGM023AA, optimised for satellite connections and available with screw mount or magnetic mounting options. Also available as part of the support package is the Quectel Connectivity Management Platform (QCMP), which provides a centralised and easy-to-use solution for managing and monitoring IoT devices and their connections.