
Iridium Edge® Solar
Manufacturer : Iridium
Model : EDGESOLAR9640
Services: Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) | Iridium CloudConnect | Iridium Circuit Switched Data (CSD)
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Two-Way Communications with Over-the-Air Configuration
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Bluetooth Capability for Wireless Sensor Integration & Local Device Connectivity
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Self-Charging Solar-Powered Battery with Lifespan up to 10 Years
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Military-Grade Durability with MIL-STD-810G and IP68 Ratings
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Certifications from FCC, IC, CE, Australia/New Zealand
Iridium Edge® Solar
Manufacturer : Iridium
Model : EDGESOLAR9640
Services: Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) | Iridium CloudConnect | Iridium Circuit Switched Data (CSD)
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Two-Way Communications with Over-the-Air Configuration
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Bluetooth Capability for Wireless Sensor Integration & Local Device Connectivity
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Self-Charging Solar-Powered Battery with Lifespan up to 10 Years
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Military-Grade Durability with MIL-STD-810G and IP68 Ratings
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Certifications from FCC, IC, CE, Australia/New Zealand

Intelligent, Secure, and Solar-Powered
By harvesting the sun’s energy, Iridium Edge Solar enables long-term deployment of asset tracking, monitoring and management solutions. A standalone and programmable, solar-powered Short Burst Data® (SBD®) device, Iridium Edge Solar offers real-time GPS tracking and local wireless sensor and communication capabilities over Bluetooth.
Optimize Day-to-Day Operations
Iridium Edge Solar’s ruggedized design, along with up to 10-year deployable lifespan, two-way communications with remote configuration capability, and military-grade packaging make it the ideal asset management solution.
- Solar Powered
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Designed for up to 10 years in the field with a fully solar-powered battery and no external power source required
- Two-Way Over-the-Air Configuration
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Receive data and easily make over-the-air modifications in real-time from anywhere in the world
- Wireless Integration
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Bluetooth (BLE) capability for wireless smart sensor integration and local device connectivity, no external connectors
- Telematics and Motion Reporting
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Interval and scheduled reporting modes, start/stop and in motion reporting
- Easily Integrates into Your Back-Office
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Demo mapping application featuring tracking and position visualization
iOS app for configuration and deployment
- Development Resources
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Demo Kit and Online Demo Platform available to expedite time to market
- Certifications
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Critical industry, regional, and country-specific certifications available to expedite solution deployment

Related Case Studies
Related Case Studies
One of Jeff’s recent expeditions took him and his team on a course through the Arctic, where only Iridium could provide the coverage and connectivity to stay in touch. Using the Iridium Edge® Solar, his followers tracked his team’s expedition in real time from start to finish.
Product Specifications and Certifications
Mechanical | |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) | 164.2mm x 71.2mm x 32.9mm |
Weight | 470 g |
Environmental | |
Operating Temperature Range | -40 to +85 ℃ |
Storage Temperature Range | Store below 90°F (32°C) for best results ℃ |
Durability Standard | MIL-STD-810G, ASTM D3763, IPC9592a, UL746C F1, ASTM-G154 to 1.0 Yr |
Ingress Protection | IP68 |
Vibration Standard | MIL-STD-810G:514.7, IEC60068-2-80 to 7.5Grms Random (5Hz-2000Hz) |
- FCC Parts 15C, 25
- IC
- CE
- Australia/New Zealand
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Resources
Chart comparing the differences between the Iridium Edge Family's line of products, which include the Iridium Edge, Iridium Edge Pro and the Iridium Edge Solar.
Dated: March 31, 2021
Fact Sheet of Iridium Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) contract.
Updated: August 23, 2022
Use Case describing how the Iridium Edge Solar can be utilized in Heavy Equipment
Use Case describing how the Iridium Edge Solar can be utilized in Heavy Equipment (Russian translation)
Use Case describing how the Iridium Edge Solar can be utilized within a Connected Boat
Use Case describing how the Iridium Edge Solar can be utilized within a Connected Boat (Russian translation)
Video promoting the Iridium Edge Solar
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