BGAN 9502 Satellite Modem: Cost-Effective and Low-Power

Overview:

The BGAN 9502 satellite terminal provides reliable connectivity for highly-remote SCADA applications. The terminal delivers affordable, global, end-to-end IP data connectivity enabling applications in industry sectors such as environmental monitoring, SmartGrid, pipeline monitoring, compressor monitoring, well site automation, video surveillance, and out-of-band management to primary site communications.

Low-Power Operation:

The exceptional low-power consumption (< 1W idle) of the 9502 makes it possible to provide end-to-end IP connectivity to sites that are off the grid. The low-power consumption provides end-to-end IP connectivity to power-challenged locations that rely upon solarbattery arrays involving sensitive power budgets. The BGAN 9502 is ideal for remote solar-powered sites.

Compared to high-speed satellite communications, the BGAN 9502 is a compact-sized device that works in solar-powered sites.

Always-On IP Connection:

BGAN 9502’s always-on IP allows connection to PLC, RTU, and data logger networks, providing full-access and maintenance functionality such as programming, polling, FTP, and web interface.

Ethernet Connectivity:

The BGAN 9502 has an Ethernet port that provides connectivity with any remote TCP/IP SCADA device. Remote sites that require serial connectivity can be equiped with the SCADALink IP100 Terminal Server to provide a bridge between the RS232 / RS485 serial interface to the BGAN 9502’s Ethernet port.

Technical Specifications:

• Satellite Transmit Frequency 1626.5–1660.5 MHz
• Satellite Receive Frequency 1525–1559 MHz
• GPS Frequency 1574.42–1576.42 MHz
• IDU Weight < 1.5 Kg
• IDU Dimensions 150 mm x 200 mm x 45 mm
• ODU Weight < 1.9 Kg (excludes mount and cable)
• ODU Dimensions 385 mm x 385 mm x 33 mm
• Operating Temperature -40° C to +75° C
• Storage Temperature -55° C to +75° C
• Humidity 95% RH at +40° C
• ODU Wind Loading Survival wind loading (with optional mount) up to 100 mph
• IDU Water and Dust IP-40 Compliant
• ODU Water and Dust IP-65 Compliant
• Input Voltage +12 Vdc/+24 Vdc nominal
• Firmware Upgrades Over the air or local

Main Features:

• No connection charge with BGAN M2M (normal BGAN charge is 100K)
• Minimum CDRs only 1K (normal BGAN charge is 10K)
• No charge over-the-air modem software upgrades
• Exclusive airtime packages unique to the BGAN 9502
• Integrated IP Watchdog to ensure “always-on” network connectivity. No manual intervention required to recover from an outage
• Auto-on/auto-context activation automatically restores power and PDP connection to itself following loss of power and / or IP connection
• Remote control via SMS-remote management platform for command and control to the terminal using SMS, including configuration, debugging, and access to Web interface
• Ultra-low power consumption
  • Transmit: < 20 W
  • Narrow beam w/o transmit: 3 W
  • Idle (regional beam): < 1 W
  • Off (wake on packet): < 10 mW (@ 12 Vdc)
  • Off (wake on packet): < 30 mW (@ 24 Vdc)
  • Off (GPIO control): < 3 mW (@ 12 Vdc)
  • Off (GPIO control): 0
• Relay mode passes WAN IP address to the connected RTU
• Security enhancements with extended layers of embedded security options
• Basic installation; no PC required
• Outdoor unit (ODU) can be pole mounted
• Indoor unit (IDU) is housed inside building or the remote terminal unit (RTU)
• Built-in GPS receiver
• Interfaces
  • Ethernet connection (RJ45)
  • USB–Type B for connection to configuration PC
  • RS-232 (DB9) to external NMEA 0183-based GNSS device (e.g., GLONASS receiver)
  • TNC connection on the IDU to the external antenna
• Package Contents
  • Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M Terminal IDU
  • 10 meters RF antenna cable
  • External antenna (ODU)
• Accessories
  • Modem (IDU) strap
  • Antenna basic fixed mount kit
  • Antenna azimuth elevation bracket
  • Extended warranty options

Redundant / Backup Data Links to Critical Infrastructure

When set to Modbus IP and Serial MUX mode, the SCADALink IP100 provides a secondary path, multiplexed to create a redundant connection with the BGAN 9502.

Communication to Remote PLC / RTU Networks

The BGAN 9502’s always-on satellite communication allows remote access for SCADA maintenance & configuration functionality such as programming, polling, FTP, and web interface.

Remote Video Surveillance

Remote video surveillance systems using the BGAN 9502 for industrial applications including: Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Power, Water, Mining, and Manufacturing.