RockREMOTE Rugged
RockREMOTE Rugged
RockREMOTE Rugged

Description

RockREMOTE Rugged is a waterproof terminal built for edge data transport in remote and industrial installations. Housed in a durable aluminum casing with an IP67 rating, it enables permanent outdoor deployment under extreme weather conditions without an external housing.


Equipped with an internal Linux-based computing module, the device supports containerized hosting for edge applications and local protocol facades like MQTT and FTP. It enables automated WAN failover between LTE cellular networks and the pole-mounted omnidirectional Iridium satellite antenna, maintaining data continuity without manual positioning.


Physical connectivity is managed entirely via ruggedized, sealed M12 and SMA circular connectors. It interfaces directly with standard industrial sensor suites using physical serial, digital GPIO, and LAN interfaces, transmitting telemetry through both TCP/IP midband data or cost effective Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT).

Key Features

  • Dual Mode Connectivity Routing: Blends global Iridium Certus 100 satellite network coverage with local LTE cellular data routing via automatic WAN failover.
  • Rugged Industrial Housing: IP67 rated waterproof aluminum enclosure certified for permanent outdoor installation in harsh environments.
  • Edge Computing Capability: Embedded Linux-based operating system supporting containerized user applications and local protocol facades including MQTT and FTP.
  • Omnidirectional Communication: Pole mounted Certus antenna eliminates tracking alignment requirements for mobile installations or changing views of the sky.
  • Flexible Data Transport: Supports standard TCP/IP data streams or structured Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) for packet sizes up to 100,000 bytes.
  • Secure Connections: Dedicated hardware security module ensures encrypted data validation over remote networks.
  • Industrial Physical I/O: Complete interface bridging via rugged M12 circular connectors for LAN, serial, and isolated digital GPIO signals.

Tech Specifications

  • Dimensions: Terminal body measures 250 mm x 97 mm x 61 mm (262 mm x 90 mm x 67 mm including mounting brackets).
  • Antenna Physical Profile: Omnidirectional antenna measures 150 mm x 95 mm (Diameter), 191.5 mm with the included mounting base.
  • Weight Parameters: Terminal and internal assembly: 1.2 kg; external antenna: 250 g.
  • Ingress Protection: IP67 certified dust and waterproof environmental sealing.
  • Vibration Rating: EN 300 019-2-5, EN 300 019-2-7 compliance certifications.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
  • Power Supply Input: 10V to 30V DC protected input featuring internal supercapacitors for safe automated shutdown.
  • Power Consumption Demands: 0W in sleep mode, 5W during idle receive, and 9W average during active Iridium transmission.
  • Compute Infrastructure: 1.5 GHz Quad-Core processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB Flash storage.
  • Satellite Modality: Iridium Certus 100 transceiver; midband IP speeds up to 22 Kbps upload / 88 Kbps download.
  • Cellular Network Support: Regional LTE Cat 1 and Cat 4 configurations.
  • GNSS Constellations: Multi-constellation tracking for GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS.
  • Wireless Protocols: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac).
  • Physical Connectors: 1 x M12 8-pin (Ethernet/LAN), 1 x M12 12-pin (Serial RS232/RS485 and GPIO), 1 x TNC (Iridium antenna), 3 x SMA (Cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi external antennas).
  • SIM Access Interfaces: 2 x Field-accessible Standard (2FF) SIM slots (1 x Satellite, 1 x Cellular).
  • Regulatory Compliance: CE, FCC, and IC system certifications.

Cloudloop Platform

RockREMOTE Rugged integrates directly with Ground Control's API-first Cloudloop platform.

Using Cloudloop Device Manager, developer teams can programmatically execute over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, review detailed historical system logs, and run remote terminal diagnostics over either satellite or cellular connections. The Subscription Manager provides unified, fleet-wide visibility to configure data usage parameters, adjust activation states, and monitor real time billing cycles across mixed networks.
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What’s In The Box

1 x RockREMOTE Rugged terminal unit with integrated active Iridium SIM card pre-installed
1 x Passive external omnidirectional Iridium Certus 100 antenna
1 x 9m premium coaxial RF antenna cable assembly with N-Plug to TNC-Plug termination
1 x 2m DC power supply input cable assembly fitted with a sealed IP67 circular connector

Resources / Quick Links

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Frequently Asked questions

The terminal is packaged with a passive omnidirectional Certus 100 antenna and a 9m RF cable assembly. Because the Iridium constellation operates in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the antenna does not require active pointing or tracking components to establish a secure network lock, provided it has an unshielded view of the sky.

Yes, the on-board Linux environment includes a fully configurable firewall. Technical teams can restrict IP traffic, manage local port routing, and govern protocol communication profiles directly on the edge terminal to mitigate unexpected data overages.

The RockREMOTE Rugged operates on a wide 10-30V DC input range. It features an ultra-low-power sleep mode drawing 0W when triggered via the hardware sleep control pin, making it highly compatible with remote battery and solar-charged power systems.

Yes. The embedded compute core includes a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 8GB Flash running Linux.It supports containerized applications, enabling developers to build, deploy, and execute edge computing applications or data translation scripts locally.

Yes. The terminal provides built-in protocol facades for MQTT and FTP transport. It splits physical signaling via an M12 connector to support 1 x RS232, 1 x RS485/RS422, and isolated digital GPIO lines to interface cleanly with industrial sensor suites and PLCs.