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This product is no longer available and has been replaced by: ST-21. Some accessories, replacement parts, or services may still be available.
ST-20 Argos Satellite Transmitter
Services Available
Repair No
Calibration No
Free Support No

Overview

The ST-20 Argos Satellite Transmitter was well suited for remote meteorological and environmental data collection applications, including mobile and high-latitude installations. While Campbell Scientific's ST-20 Argos PTT was based on Telonics' ST-20, they were not equivalent; our ST-20 included a case, voltage regulator, and our SDC communication interface.

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Detailed Description

Campbell Scientific's ST-20 was a Service Argos-certified Platform Transmitter Terminal (PTT ) that transferred data from the data logger site to the Argos Data Collection and Location System via NOAA polar orbiting satellites.

Please note that when ordering the transmitter, the customer needed to provide Campbell Scientific with the number of buffers, repetition rate, decimal ID, Dex ID, frequency, and fail safe information.

Note:
While Campbell Scientific's ST-20 Argos PTT was based on Telonics' ST-20, they were not equivalent; our ST-20 included a case, voltage regulator, and our SDC communication interface.

Specifications

  • Supply Voltage: 12 V, nominal
  • Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • High Power Level: 800 mW typical; 27 to 31 dbm
  • Argos Transmission Frequency: 401.618 to 401.680 MHz
  • Modulation (BPSK): -1.1 to +1.1 ±0.1 radians
  • Current Drain at 12 Vdc
    • Quiescent: 1.12 mA
    • Transmitting: 375 mA
  • Spurious Emissions: -45 dB
  • Dimensions:
    19.05 x 5.72 x 3.18 cm
    (7.5" x 2.25" x 1.25")
  • Weight: 224 g (7.9 oz)

Compatibility

Please note: The following shows notable compatibility information. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible products.

Dataloggers

Product Compatible Note
CR1000 (retired)
CR200X (retired)
CR206X (retired)
CR211X (retired)
CR216X (retired)
CR295X (retired)
CR3000 (retired)
CR5000 (retired)
CR800 (retired)
CR850 (retired)
CR9000X (retired)

Mounting Equipment

Product Compatible Note
ENC10/12
ENC10/12R
ENC12/14
ENC14/16
ENC16/18

Additional Compatibility Information

Enclosure Considerations

The ST-20 requires a desiccated, non-condensing environment; a Campbell Scientific enclosure is recommended. Grommets and screws are provided to attach the ST-20's flanges to the backplate of our enclosures.


Frequently Asked Questions

Number of FAQs related to ST-20: 1

  1. No, the ST-21 and the retired ST-20 are for use with the CR800, CR1000, and the CR3000.