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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Rental

ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Rental

Regular price $25.00 CAD
Regular price Sale price $25.00 CAD
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Affordable Off-Grid Communication

Overview

Meet ZOLEO, the affordable accessory that extends your smartphone messaging coverage to everywhere on Earth and provides a safety system you can count on. Ruggedly designed, location-aware and iridium-based, the Zoleo satellite communicator device will keep you connected and secure when venturing beyond mobile coverage. Simply connect Zoleo with the free app on your smartphone to send and receive messages anywhere on earth, and a whole lot more.

Important Details

  • Daily rental rate includes 10 MMS messages per day.
  • $0.90 per additional message sent or received. 
  • Zoleo device requires connection with a smart phone to send messages.

Features

  • Iridium’s constellation of 66 satellites covers earth's entire surface
  • Smart notifications (emails, texts, alerts, etc.) via Bluetooth connection
  • Check-in button lets 2 pre-determined contacts know where you are
  • Free Zoleo app pairs with phone or tablet for messaging, weather forecasts, location sharing, check-ins and SOS triggering
  • SOS messaging calls rescuers to your exact GPS location, allows texting with the rescue team
  • GEOS worldwide emergency response center with 24/7/365 staffing receives SOS messages
  • Trigger SOS messages from phone or device, SOS button has a hard-plastic cover to prevent accidental activation (if activated accidentally, they can be canceled in the app)
  • Cycles between satellite, cellular and WiFi communication, choosing the most affordable option
  • 3 monthly subscription plans available with basic: 25 messages (additional messages are charged) to an unlimited subscription plan. After the first 3 months plans can be suspended
  • IP68 dust and waterproofing protection
  • LED alert lights for power, SOS, check-in and messages
  • USB charging
  • 200+ hours of battery life on a single charge (checking messages every 12 minutes)
  • Integrated carry clip
  • In the box: Zoleo satellite communicator, carabiner, USB cable and documentation

Tech Specs

Physical

  • Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz)
  • Size (L x W x D): 9.1 x 6.6 x 2.7 cm (3.58 x 2.6 x 1.06 in)
  • Ingress Protection: IP68; dust- and water-resistant (to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) for 30 min)
  • Shock-resistant: MIL-STD 810G
  • Power input: Micro-USB Type B connector
  • Covered SOS button prevents false alarms (also cancellable)
  • Audible alerts for messages (user-selected tone)
  • Internal GPS chip, location-aware (accurate to 2.5 m (8.2 ft))
  • LEDs for: messages, SOS, check-in, and power

Power

  • Battery: Rechargeable internal Lithium Ion
  • Battery life: 200+ hours
  • Charging time: 2 hours using 1.5 A charger

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
  • Battery charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Connectivity

  • Satellite network: Iridium
  • Connects via Bluetooth LE (one connection at a time; range of up to 50 m (164 ft))
  • Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS, GLONASS
  • GPS accuracy: 2.5 m (8.2 ft) under ideal conditions

Certifications

  • FCC, CE, ISED, ITU, RCM, GITECKI, REACH ROHS, Iridium approved
  • EN 60945 maritime navigation and radio communication equipment (EMC) emissions & immunity tested
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