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Rostec holding company Ruselectronics has developed a module for transmitting telematic information from equipment used in hard-to-reach areas, in the Arctic and on sea vessels, TASS reported with reference to the company.

The product transmits telematic data on the state of the monitoring object. Thanks to the sealed case and the ability to install heating elements, the telecom module can be used at extremely low temperatures, including in the Arctic.

"The equipment makes it possible to receive and send data at a specified frequency to monitoring centers in autonomous mode and does not require regular maintenance. Mass production is planned to begin at the end of this year. The device is connected to the spacecraft of the Gonets communication system and ensures the reception and transmission of text and alarm messages," the state corporation said.

The product operates stably at temperatures from +50 to -60 degrees. It can be installed on logging, road, construction or railway equipment, cars, all-terrain vehicles, mobile electrical laboratories, and other machines. In addition, it can be used in the open sea, for example, on ships and drilling platforms.

Theodor Lisovoy, Managing Editor, Rough&Polished