Iridium 9601 User manual

Note: This document is designed to meet the requirements for documentation to be
shipped with a product for products shipped to the European Union and other
countries.
It does not replace the “9601 SBD Transceiver Developers Guide.”Developers
should only rely on the Developers Guide for detailed technical information.

9 6 0 1 S h o r t B u r s t D a t a O n l y Transceiver
User’ s Guide
Iridium Satellite LLC
6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 500
Bethesda, MD 20817 USA
Toll Free: +1.866.947.4348 [US Only]
International +1.480.752.5155
Fax [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web:www.iridium.com

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Contents
1.0 Product Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Standards Compliance ........................................................................................................ 3
2.1 FCC Compliance............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 CE Compliance ............................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Canadian Compliance ..................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Mechanical Dimensions – Mounting .............................................................................. 5
3.2.1 Mounting - Stackable Design.................................................................................. 5
3.2.2 Mounting to a Panel/Surface – For use with cable connections ............................. 8
4.0 Environmental..................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Interface Connectors ..................................................................................................... 10
5.0 Electrical Interfaces .......................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Multi-Interface Connector ............................................................................................ 10
5.1.1 Connector Type..................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2 Connector Pin Allocation...................................................................................... 11
5.2 DC Power Interface....................................................................................................... 12
5.2.1 Power On/Off Control........................................................................................... 13
5.3 Serial Data Interface ..................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 9-Wire and 3-Wire Operation ............................................................................... 13
5.3.2 Configuration Settings .......................................................................................... 15
5.3.3 Modes of Operation .............................................................................................. 15
5.4 Hardware Failure Reporting ......................................................................................... 15
5.5 Network Available Output............................................................................................ 16
5.6 DC Power Output.......................................................................................................... 16
6.0 RF Interface ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Antenna Connector ....................................................................................................... 16
6.1.1 Antenna Connector Type ...................................................................................... 16
6.2 R F Interface Specifications .................................................................................. 16
6.3 Radio Characteristics ............................................................................................... 17
7.0 Instructions for the safe Installation and use of the 9601 ................................................. 17
7.1 Instructions for the Integrator ................................................................................. 17
7.2 Instructions from the integrator to the user................................................................... 18
8.0 Modem Commands and Configuration............................................................................. 18
9.0 Export Compliance Information ....................................................................................... 18
10.0 Contacting Iridium Satellite LLC ..................................................................................... 18

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1.0 Product Overview
The Iridium 9601 is a single board transceiver and is essentially provided as a ‘black box’ transceiver with
all device interfaces provided by a single multi-pin interface connector in addition to the antenna
connector. The product only provides the core transceiver. All other end user application functions such
as GPS, microprocessor based logic control, digital and analog inputs, digital and analog outputs power
supply and antenna must be provided by the solution developer. The device interface consists of the
serial interface, power input, network available output and power on/off control line.
The Iridium 9601 Short Burst Data Only Transceiver (9601) is designed to be integrated into a wireless
data application with other hardware and software to produce a full solution designed for a specific
application or vertical market. Examples of these solutions include tracking a maritime vessel or automatic
vehicle location. The 9601 only supports Iridium’s Short Burst Data (SBD) capability. It does not
support voice, circuit switched data, or short message service (SMS). This is a new product and
has no functional predecessor.
The 9601 meets specific regulatory requirements for FCC, Canada, and CE assuming an antenna with a
gain of ~3 dBi. This allows the 9601 to be integrated into a variety of wireless data applications or
retrofitted into existing SBD only applications that utilize SBD with the Iridium 9601 or 9522 L-Band
Transceiver-based products. Such finished products, when integrated together, require regulatory testing
to be conducted by the integrator.
The 9601 does not incorporate nor require a Subscriber Identity Module (also know as a SIM Card) to be
inserted into the transceiver.
1.1 Key Features
Single board transceiver
Small form factor
No SIM card
Designed to be incorporated into an OEM solution
Maximum mobile originated message size 205 bytes
Maximum mobile terminated message size 135 bytes
Uses small omni-directional antenna
Global operating capability
FCC, Industry Canada, CE certified
2.0 Standards Compliance
The 9601 is designed to comply with the standards for Radio Emissions Compliance, Electromagnetic
Compatibility, and AC Safety in the United States, European Union and Canada.
2.1 FCC Compliance
The 9601 is certified under 47 CFR Part 25 as FCC ID:Q639601. It also complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Regulations. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Any
changes or modifications, including the use of a non-standard antenna, not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation of 20 cm is
required between the antenna and all persons.

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2.2 CE Compliance
This product, when marked with the CE symbol, complies with the European Community Council Directive
for R&TTE, 99/5/EC, provided that the integrator/user adheres to the instructions detailed in this Interface
Specification. This product is in compliance with applicable ETSI standards. Compliance with the
requirements of ETSI EN 301 489 requires the use of a shielded digital data interface cable.
2.3 Canadian Compliance
The 9601 is certified under RSS-170 of the Canadian Radio standards as IC: 4629A 9601. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Any changes or modifications,
including the use of a non-standard antenna, not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
3.0 Physical Specifications
For illustrative purposes a rendering of the 9601 ISU is shown in Figure 1 with a ribbon cable connector
inserted. (Note that 9601 this ribbon cable connector is to be provided by the developer and is not
supplied as part of the product.)
Figure 1: The 9601 SBD Transceiver.
3.1 Dimensions
The overall dimensions of the 9601 and its weight are summarized in Table 2 and represented graphically
in Figure 2.
Table 2: 9601 Mechanical Dimensions
Parameter Value
Length 106 mm
Width 56.2 mm
Depth 13 mm
Weight (approximate) 117g
Note that these dimensions are for the enclosure and do not take into account the connectors or mounting
hardware. Additionally developers should plan for additional space for the reciprocal connectors for the

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antenna and user connector.
Figure 2 Dimensions of the 9601 SBD Transceiver.
Notes:
•The SMA Antenna connector is 10mm long
•The Samtec user connector rises 6 mm above the enclosure
3.2 Mechanical Dimensions – Mounting
The 9601 SBD Transceiver is provided with four mounting holes, one at each corner. During
manufacture four screws are inserted for shipping purposes. These screws need to be removed
for mounting. There are two basic options for mounting – stackable and mounting to a surface
such as a mounting plate or enclosure wall. The following sections provide further information.
3.2.1 Mounting - Stackable Design
An example stackable design is shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3: 9601 SBD Transceiver mounted to a unpopulated PCB.
The figures below provides mechanical information design information for a suitable ‘stackable’ 9601 to
developer PCB configuration
Figure 4: Assembly Item Number Identification. Item Numbers in Figure 4 are described in Table 3.
Not to scale. Dimensions in millimeters.
Table 3: Item Number Description for Figure 4
Item Type Description Quantity
1 Assembly 9601 SBD Transceiver 1
2 Part M3 Shake-proof washer, zinc plated steel [4 supplied with item 1] 8
3 Part M3 x 20 Pan head screw, pozidrive, zinc plated steel [4 supplied with item 1] 4
4 Part M3 Threaded standoff, 6.0 A/F HEX x 12.00 mm 4
5 Part M3 x 8 Pan head screw, pozidrive, zinc plated steel 4
6 Assembly Solution developer PCB fitted with Samtec connector ESQT-113-02-L-D-425.
[This item is the same item as Item 1 in Figure 5.] 1

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Figure 5: Mechanical mounting foot print for use when stacking the 9601 ISU with a developer provided
PCB. (Dimensions in milli-meters, not to scale)
Notes for Figure 5:
1. Item 1 is a generic, developer provided PCB design and shown for illustrative purposes. This item is
the same as Item 6 in Figure 4.
2. Item 2 is available from Samtec in a variety of heights. This example shows a 0.425" version. The
part number for this connector is ESQT-113-02-L-D-425
3. Compatible heights of stand-offs and variants on Item 2 are as follows:
a. 0.425" height (shown) fits with 12mm high spacers
b. 0.327" height is minimum that can be used. Fits with 9.50mm spacers.
c. 0.800" height is the maximum height available fits with 21.50mm spacers.
d. Anything else in-between should work if 'Samtec height'= 'Spacer height'minus 1.20mm.
4. Suggested examples of spacer types and compatible fasteners:
a. M3 threaded thru'hole 6.0 A/F Hex x 12mm, re-use M3 x 20 shipping screws and
washers, add M3 x 8 screws and washers.
b. Plain thru'hole diameter 3.2-3.5, diameter 6.0 x 9.50mm, replace M3 x 20 shipping
screws with M3 x 30 screws (same nuts and washers.)
c. Plain thru'hole diameter 3.2-3.5, diameter 6.0 x 21.50mm, replace M3 x 20 shipping
screws with M3 x 35 screws (same nuts and washers.)

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3.2.2 Mounting to a Panel/Surface – For use with cable connections
An example of mounting to a panel or other surface design is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: 9601 SBD Transceiver mounted to a plate or surface.
The figures and tables below provide mechanical information design information for a mounting a 9601 to
a plate or surface configuration
Figure 7: Assembly Item Number Identification.
Item Numbers in Figure 7 are described in Table 4. (Not to scale. Dimensions in millimeters.)
Notes for Figure 7:
1. Item 1 includes 4 off M3 x 20 shipping screws, shake-proof washers and nuts
2. Shipping screws can be used to attach Transceiver to panel of 2.00 mm maximum thickness
3. Panels thicker than 2.00mm require longer screws to be e.g. M3 x 25mm
4. See Figure 8 for mounting hole dimensions

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Table 4: Item Number Description for Figure 7
Item Type Description Quantity
1 Assembly 9601 SBD Transceiver 1
2 Part Mounting Plate or Surface (developer provided) 1
Figure 8: Mechanical mounting foot print for use when panel mounting 9601.
(Dimensions in milli-meters, not to scale)
4.0 Environmental
The environmental specifications of the 9601 are summarized in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Environmental Specifications
Parameter Value
Operating Temperature Range -30ºC to + 60ºC
Operating Humidity Range 75% RH
Storage Temperature Range -40ºC to + 85ºC
Storage Humidity Range 93% RH
The 9601 has been tested to the specifications listed in Table 6.