Digi M10 About This Manual, Target Audience, Symbols Used in This Manual, Symbol Description

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Digi m10 Technical Overview

About This Manual

This manual provides a detailed technical overview on how the Orbcomm satellite network operates, available message types, specific Digi message extensions, and other related technical information.

Target Audience

The target audience for this document is comprised engineers and other individuals with a technical background. A typical reader is an engineer who is familiar with the general concept of wireless data communications.

Symbols Used in This Manual

Symbol Description

Provides additional information corresponding to the current topic.

Warning! If ignored, may cause permanent damage to the JumpStart Kit or injury to a person.

Caution! Failure to comply with a caution may result in failure or damage to the device.

Danger! Failure to comply with a danger symbol may result in serious injury.

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Contents Digi m10 Date 12 January 90033936CCopyright Notice TrademarksDocument Revision History Version Description DateTable of Contents List of Tables List of FiguresAbout This Manual Symbols Used in This ManualSymbol Description Target AudienceWhere to Get Help Reference DocumentsGeneral Description BackgroundCommunication using a Digi m10 Satellite Modem SCO Report Transmission CycleDigi m10 Technical Overview Messages Types of Communication MethodsData Reports Global GramsTerms and definitions GatewaySC Terminated Gateway Earth Station GESSubscriber Communicator SC SC OriginatedMessage Blocking Message PrioritySpeed Dial Message AcknowledgmentsDelivery Plan Digi m10 Technical Overview Service Level DescriptionAlternate Terminating Address ATA / Message Forwarding Message AcknowlegementsGES-to-Satellite Channels GES-to-GCC ChannelsTemperature Out of Bounds Packet Temperature Out of Bounds PacketDigi Extended Packets Temperature Query Temperature Query PacketTemperature Query Response Temperature Query Response PacketNVM Data Corruption Alert Packet Code Upgrade PacketCode Upgrade Packet NVM Data Corruption Alert PacketDigi m10 Technical Overview RTS/CTS Control Packet RTS/CTS Control PacketExample Digi m10 Technical Overview Appendix a Update Firmware Digi m10 Technical Overview