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Product Name : COMMUNICATION CUBE

Category : accessories

System performance

  • System architecture: ARM9
  • Operating frequency: 400MHz
  • System RAM: 256MB
  • Operating system: Embedded Debian Linux
  • Recovery: Default 64MB (buffering up to 1 day @ 100sps, configurable up to >7 days)

Data streaming

  • Format: miniSEED via seedlink server & CUBE plugin
  • Live streaming: Yes
  • Data buffering: Yes, default 1 day @ 100sps in case of communication outage (STEIM2 compressed)

Time synchronization

  • NTP: NTP synchronization via Internet

Communication

  • WiFi: 802.11bgn
  • WiFi configurations: Client in managed network, ad-hoc or meshing
  • WiFi meshing: Supported via B.A.T.M.A.N (see http://open-mesh.org)
  • WiFi meshing distance: 800m between CCUBEs with free line-of-sight & omni-directional antennas at 2m height
  • WiFi meshing bandwidth: 4MBit/s for 800m distance between CCUBEs (see above)
  • Mobile broadband (cellular network): 4G/LTE, 3G/UMTS and 2.5G/EDGE (securely tightened SIM card slot with screwed and sealed cap)
  • Ethernet: 100MBit/s
  • VSAT & BGAN: Supported via Ethernet interfaces

Remote operation

  • VPN access: Yes (OpenVPN)
  • Remote login: Yes (SSH)
  • Monitoring: Yes (system voltage, temperature, communication status & performance)

Local operation

  • RS-232 / USB: Terminal access
  • LEDs: Indicating status of Ethernet connection, system load, 4G/LTE, WiFi and seismic data acquisition

Connectors

  • Data out: MIL-C-2684 12-10P (Ethernet, USB, RS-232)
  • WiFi antenna: RP-SMA (feale)
  • Mobile broadband antenna: FME (female)
  • DATA-CUBE³ input: MIL-C-2684 10-07S
  • Power: MIL-C-2684 08-04P

Power supply

  • Input voltage: 10.5-24V DC
  • Battery: External (battery or power supply required)
  • Power consumption:
    • Idle: 360mW
    • Streaming via Ethernet: 700mW
    • Streaming via WLAN: 820mW
    • Streaming via 4G/LTE (typical): <1W
    • Power consumption rated for CCUBE only. DATA-CUBE³ must be added (~300mW running in continuous GPS acquisition mode).

Physical

  • Size: 100 x 100 x 83mm (830ml)
  • Weight: 730g
  • Operating outdoor temperature: -10 – 60°C (other temperature versions on request)
  • Housing: Reinforced plastic
  • Waterproof: IP67

Equipment

  • Transportation: Rugged aluminium box for up to 12 CCUBE for eady handling & deployment in the field

 

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