Meet Sonim Rapid Deployment Kit
Roll out with rugged, reliable and remote connectivity
You go places that others will not, you need a complete communication solution that does the same. With easy deployment and satellite backup, the ultra-rugged, portable Sonim Rapid Deployment Kit equips first responders and public safety agencies with tools and tech for secure, reliable connectivity in dangerous, remote and emergency situations.
Features
Create a 300ft “connectivity bubble” via Cellular, GPS and WiFi antenna.
Instantly connect and share private information on the nation’s only dedicated public safety network with FirstNet and B14 capabilities.
Survive hazardous environments with IP-68, IP-69, MIL 810G, Non-Incendive Class I, II & III Div 2 ratings (XP8 phones only).
Monitor battery use and charge levels with 15.6 Ah battery and Bluetooth monitoring system.
JPS FSP7-2 Dual Channel Gateway* interfaces LMR talk channels to all leading PTToC providers. Supports Backhaul for JPS RoIP, SIP, and RTP for versatile VOIP capabilities.
Intelligent failover to reliable satellite capability via Inmarsat Government-provided Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN)*, enables communication when no other coverage is available.
Get more out of your device and your workers with Android and Worker Productivity Applications and Industrial-grade Accessories connected through Sonim’s XPand Interface.
*satellite is an optional add-on to RDK, JPS Interop capability is included in RDK-3i
Interior Dimensions
20.5″ x 15.3″ x 10.1″
Exterior Dimensions
22.8″ x 18.3″ x 11.7″
Weight (without Sonim units)
23.8lbs
Weight (with 4 Sonim XP8 units)
26.8lbs
Colors Available
Black (standard), Yellow, Orange, Green
Case Material
Lightweight NK-7 Resin
Latch
ABS
O-Ring
Polymer
Waterproof (IP67)
Yes
Airline Check-In
Yes
Airline Cabin Carry-On
No
Type
LiFeP04 – Lithium Ferro Phosphate
Voltage
13.2 VDC
Capacity
15.6Ah – 205.9Wh
Battery Life
8 Years
TSA/FAA Travel Guidelines
Split Cell falls within TSA/FAA guidelines to travel
Standard Charge Voltage
13.9 – 14.6 VDC
Maximum Charge Voltage
15VDC
Environmental Rating
IP66
2.4 GHz
18dBm conducted
5 GHz VHT20
17.5 dBm conducted
5 GHz VHT40
17 dBm conducted
5 GHz VHT80
16.5 dBm conducted
LTE
23 dBM +/- 1 conducted
HSPA+
23 dBM +/- 1 conducted
EVDO
24 dBM +/- 1 conducted
Operating
-20 ºC to 60 ºC (-4 ºF to 140 ºF)
Storage
-40 ºC to 85 ºC (-40 ºF to 185 ºF)
Warranty
Limited Warranty
Power On – Idle
5W
WiFi – TX/RX
9W
LTE TX/RX
6.25W
PoE Switch – Idle (no connections)
3W
PoE Switch – Working (with connections)
6W
Battery Monitor with Bluetooth
1W
Sonim XP8 Chargers (charging)
3W (during charge)
Sonim XP8 Chargers (all charging)
12W (during charge)
Estimated Working Time (average)
6.8 hours est. (until recharge required)
Estimated Working Time (maximum)
8.9 hours est. (until recharge required)
Protocols
TAIP; NMEA 0183 V3.0
Satellite Channels
Maximum 55 channels, simultaneous tracking
Concurrent Standalone
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo
Accuracy
<2m: 50% <5m: 90%
GPS
SMA
WiFi
R-SMA
Cellular
SMA
Number of Ports
RDK-3: 4 port unmanaged 10/100 switch
RDK-3i: 3 port unmanaged 10/100 switch
Auto-Configuration
For speed (10BASE-T or 100BASE-T) and duplex
PoE Outputs
IEEE802.3af/IEEE802.3at compatible
Cabling
Use with Cat 5, Cat 5e or Cat 6 patch or crossover cables
Handheld Devices
Nano – 4FF
Internal Modem
Standard – 2FF
Devices
Sonim XP8 Ultra-Rugged Smartphone
Battery
4900 mAh
Warranty
3-Years
Operating
5% to 95%
Storage
5% to 95%
12 VDC Vehicle type plug
12 VDC @ Max 3.0 Amps
AC Charging
Global (100-240V 50-60Hz)
Solar Charging
12 – 18 VDC
USB Type
2.0 Charging
Current Capacity
3.15 A
Output Voltage
5 VDC
Max Throughput with all security features enabled (Firewall, IPSec, CPSTM, CPSWF, App Analytics)
30 Mbps
Max Throughput (Default Configuration)
90 Mbps
Max Concurrent TCP Sessions
16,000
Max IPSec VPN Throughput
30 Mbps
Max Concurrent VPN Tunnels
10
Max Throughput with CPSTM (IPS)
80 Mbps
Max Throughput with CPSWF (Content Filter)
900 Mbps
Max Throughput with App Analytics
80 Mbps
Max Throughput with IPSEC + CPSWF
30 Mbps
Max Throughput with IPSEC + App Analytics
30 Mbps
Max Throughput with IPSEC + CPSTM + CPSWF
30 Mbps
Max Throughput with IPSEC + CPSTM + App Analytics
30 Mbps
Max Throughput with IPSEC +CPSTM + CPSWF + App Analytics
30 Mbps
Max Throughput with CPSTM + CPSWF
80 Mbps
Max Throughput with CPSTM + App Analytics
80 Mbps
Max Throughput with CPSTM + App Analytics + CPSWF
80 Mbps
Max Throughput with App Analytics + CPSWF
80 Mbps
Channels
2, 80 with network
Interfaces
Radio, PSTN, SIP, RTP, RoIP, LTE, Bluetooth
Donor Radio Ports
2
Technical Specifications and testing methods are for RDK-3 and RDK-3i only and do not include satellite testing or specifications.
Where to Buy
For more information on purchasing a Rapid Deployment Kit, please contact Sonim here.
RDK-3 Downloads
RDK-3i Downloads
General
No communication device works 100% of the time. Sonim does not guarantee uninterrupted performance. Always have a back-up communication plan.
Battery
Fully charge battery before use. System will not work unless charged.
Battery life information is approximate and based on tests of continuous talk time under live network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary depending on use conditions including, signal strength, network and device configuration, age of battery, operating temperature, and features used.
Water and Durability
Kit container is waterproof, certified IP67.
Sonim XP8 phones included in the kit are IP69K certified and compliant with nine different MIL-STD-810G environmental tests. As of October 2018, the Sonim XP8 is the only smartphone sold to consumers in the U.S. that has earned such ratings.
The XP8s are:
• Resistant to water submersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 2 meters of water;
• Resistant to sprays of water of up to 8 MPa of pressure for up to 30 seconds;
• Resistant to shock/vibration, humidity and temperature changes, all within the ranges set forth in the User Guide.
Only the XP8 phones in the kit are resistant to water, humidity, shock/vibration and temperature changes. The rest of the kit is not. Handle carefully and keep dry.
If an XP8 gets wet, dry it as soon as possible.
Touch screen is not designed to work underwater.
Gloves
XP8s can be used with most gloves that are less than 3mm thick. However, the material of the gloves and pressure applied to the XP8’s display may impact performance. Results may vary.
Warranty
Limited Warranty provided by Sonim. Not an insurance product. Warranty does not cover any failure of battery due to normal wear and tear. Other restrictions apply.
Kit contains third-party products and services including routers supplied by Cradlepoint or others. Sonim warrants only Sonim manufactured portions of the kit.
Portion of kit’s electronic memory occupied by existing content.
Service Plans
Each XP8 in the kit, the included router and optional interoperability gateway each require their own service plan.
Satellite functionality requires separate purchase of BGAN 710.
Limited 4G LTE availability. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
HD Voice is available only in select markets. May not be available in your area.
Messaging rates apply.
The RDK difference
Ultra-rugged and fully-loaded
An all-in-one portable communications solution, the Sonim Rapid Deployment Kit deploys in minutes and delivers everything your team needs to stay connected and coordinate efforts in emergency, dangerous and remote mission critical jobs.
Smartphones built tough
Kit contains four military-rated, glove-friendly Sonim XP8 smartphones, purpose-built to perform in even the most extreme environments.
Connect anywhere, anyhow
Built-in cellular, GPS and WiFi antenna and optional satellite backup, plus cradlepoint LTE router and modem for consistent, secure connectivity no matter the situation.
Power over Ethernet
Do more with Power over Ethernet: connectors may be used to provide wired internet connection and/or power to laptop, phone, camera, drone, sensors, mobile data terminal.
Command and Control in one unit providing IP-PBX telephony and IP camera connectivity through PoE interfaces.
Built for the field
The ultimate communication hub for when out-of-service is out of the question
Survive in the most hazardous conditions
Industry-leading Rugged Performance Standards, Military 810G, waterproof and Non-Incendive Class I, II, III, Div 2 ratings ensure your XP8 devices work and thrive even in the most extreme environments.
Interop and Mesh
Extend LMR interoperability by connecting two LMR donor radios to enhanced PTT services for cross-band/cross system capabilities (INTEROP). Extend coverage and range with Rajant Kinetic Mesh Network breadcrumbs.
No such thing as ‘off-the-grid’
Outfit your Rapid Deployment Kit with optional failover to reliable satellite* capability via Inmarsat Government-provided Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) to keep your team communicating when cell coverage is lost or unavailable. Plus 3-4 PoE switches for even broader connectivity.
*BGAN Equipment and Inmarsat Satellite Services sold separately.
Easy to grab, go and control
Each kit is waterproof and wheeled with a handle for easy transport. Kit and XP8 boast large, tactile buttons and controls plus XP8’s intuitive PTT, SOS and volume buttons make communication easy and error free.
What’s Inside?
Everything your team needs to stay connected
Four Sonim XP8s, the world’s most rugged smart devices
Cellular, GPS and WiFi antennas
Internal 15.6 Ah battery and bluetooth monitoring system
Cradlepoint LTE router and modem
JPS Interoperability Gateway
Sonim XP8
The smartphone that’s built to serve, built to last.
Sonim XP8 is an ultra-rugged smartphone built to provide those who server with the smart communication they need when and where they need it most.
RDK Support
Strong solutions made stronger with customer support
SonimCare 24×5 M-F Customer Support 1-833-MY-SONIM.
When calling in please reference you have a Rapid Deployment Kit.
Sonim provides a 3-year comprehensive warranty on the XP8 devices and a limited warranty on the other Sonim manufactured portions of the kit.
Sonim is ready to serve.