ASE ComCenter II Outdoor Terminal Citadel Kit w/ Built-in Antenna and GPS (ASE-CIT-01)

ASE ComCenter II Outdoor Terminal Citadel Kit w/ Built-in Antenna and GPS (ASE-CIT-01)

Within reseller catalogs, ASE-CIT-01 is described as an “outdoor terminal” kit with built-in antenna and GPS,and is sold with a standard warranty and typical shipment window depending on regional inventory.

Design and Features

Outdoor terminal concept with built-in antenna and GPS

Unlike indoor tabletop satellite terminals that require long RF coax runs to an outdoor antenna, the Citadel concept places the satellite transceiver outdoors (or in a protected exterior location) and routes voice/data/power via cable to the interior space. A Citadel communications datasheet describes this approach as allowing a single cable to be routed from a hidden ComCenter II unit to a protected safe-room location for voice and data communications.

Multi-service interfaces: RJ-11 voice + RJ-45 Ethernet data

A Citadel installation and wiring diagram identifies the ComCenter II outdoor unit outputs as:

• Voice: RJ-11 POTS (standard 2-wire RJ-11 cable)

• Data: RJ-45 Ethernet (standard Cat5 cable), with “streaming GPS” noted in the diagram’s device block

This interface design allows the Citadel safe room (or indoor comms space) to use familiar telephony and networking equipment rather than requiring proprietary indoor consoles.

Packaged “kit” components for standardized installation

The Citadel wiring diagram explicitly lists what is included in ASE-CIT-01 (and distinguishes it from the extended kit):

• ASE-MC05G ComCenter II Outdoor with GPS

• ASE-MNT20 vibration-dampening universal mounting bracket

• ASE-12150T 150’ (45 m) composite cable (CIT-01 package)

• ASE-PS072 AC/DC universal power adapter

• ASE-PS08 fused DC cable

• ASE-CB-PTS POTS phone in lockable cabinet with 50’ (15 m) 2-wire RJ-11 cable

This “kit-first” approach is typically used for repeatable deployments where installers want a defined bill of materials and validated cable lengths.

Secure-room telephony: lockable POTS cabinet

The same diagram calls out a touch-tone telephone in a lockable cabinet (ASE-CB-PTS), intended to provide voice service inside the protected room while the outdoor unit remains physically separated.

Technology and Specifications

ComCenter II platform features (voice, SMS, and data services)

A ComCenter II Series document positions the platform as providing low-cost, low-maintenance access to remote networks and equipment and highlights “enhanced voice” and “enhanced data” feature sets (for example RJ-11 POTS, “intelligent privacy handset,” “SOS texting,” and data features such as IP port forwarding and diagnostics).
(Exact feature availability can depend on ComCenter II model variant; Citadel kits are typically built around a GPS-enabled outdoor model per the wiring diagram.)

Cable length constraints and system engineering

The Citadel wiring diagram specifies combined maximum cable lengths:

• RJ-11 voice: 8,000’ (3 km)

• RJ-45 Ethernet data: 400’ (122 m)

• Power: 400’ (122 m) using 18 AWG

The same diagram also notes a “150 feet (45 m) standard” composite cable for the CIT-01 package and indicates extendability for power + Ethernet up to 250’ (76 m) with extension segments (20’, 50’, 100’), while voice over RJ-11 can be routed much farther (up to 7,500’/8,000’ shown).

Electrical specifications (ComCenter II Series reference)

The ComCenter II Series spec sheet lists:

• Operating voltage: 10–36 VDC

• Power consumption: 4 W idle/standby, ~7 W average active, 15 W peak

These values are relevant for battery-backed or UPS-supported deployments where power budgeting and cable loss are part of installation planning.

Internal GPS specifications (G models)

For GPS-enabled (“G”) variants, the ComCenter II Series document provides internal GPS specifications including:

• Signals tracked: L1 C/A code, A-GPS, SBAS (e.g., WAAS/EGNOS)

• Frequency: 1575.42 MHz

• Channels: 16

• Update rate: up to 4 Hz

• Horizontal accuracy: <2.5 m (1-sigma); <2.0 m with SBAS

• Altitude capability: up to 10,000 m (33,000 ft)

The Citadel wiring diagram’s inclusion list explicitly references the outdoor unit “with GPS,” aligning the kit with GPS-capable configurations.

Applications and Use Cases

Maritime “citadel” safe-room communications

The term “Citadel” is commonly used for protected shipboard safe rooms. A Citadel communications datasheet frames the ComCenter II Citadel solution as enabling uncompromised voice and data communications by routing a single cable to the safe room, supporting corded phone installations and optional expansion to additional phones.

Corporate resiliency and emergency backup communications

ComCenter II materials list “corporate resilience” and “emergency back-up communications” among intended applications. In practice, this maps to facilities that need a dependable voice line and basic IP connectivity when terrestrial networks are unavailable.

Remote infrastructure sites (utilities, industrial, monitoring)

The ComCenter II Series is also positioned for GPS reporting and asset tracking, and for machine-to-machine connectivity (including IP port forwarding and diagnostics), which can support remote monitoring and maintenance workflows when traditional connectivity is absent.

Advantages / Benefits

Reduced RF antenna distance limitations

By locating the satellite transceiver outdoors and routing voice/data/power instead of long RF coax, Citadel-style installations are designed to simplify antenna placement constraints and reduce the performance risks associated with long coax runs.

Standard interfaces for rapid integration

The use of RJ-11 POTS and RJ-45 Ethernet means the indoor endpoint can leverage common telephony and LAN equipment, simplifying integration into existing procedures and training.

Standardized kit contents for repeatable deployments

ASE-CIT-01 is documented with a defined included component list (outdoor unit with GPS, bracket, composite cable, power accessories, and lockable POTS cabinet), which supports consistent procurement, installation, and maintenance across fleets or multi-site rollouts.

FAQ Section 

What is the ASE ComCenter II Citadel Kit (ASE-CIT-01)?

ASE-CIT-01 is an Iridium satellite communications kit built around a ComCenter II Outdoor unit with GPS, providing RJ-11 POTS voice and RJ-45 Ethernet data to an indoor protected location using defined cabling and accessories.

How does ASE-CIT-01 work?

The ComCenter II outdoor unit is installed where it can operate reliably, and the kit routes voice, Ethernet, and power via structured cabling to the interior “citadel” or safe-room location. The wiring diagram specifies maximum cable lengths for voice (RJ-11), Ethernet (RJ-45), and power.

Why is ASE-CIT-01 important?

It provides a standardized way to deliver secure backup communications—including a telephone endpoint and IP connectivity—using an Iridium satellite link, supporting emergency readiness and continuity where terrestrial networks may be disrupted.

What are the benefits of ASE-CIT-01?

Benefits include standard POTS and Ethernet interfaces, a defined kit bill-of-materials (outdoor unit with GPS, mounting, composite cable, power accessories, lockable phone cabinet), and engineered cable length guidance for predictable deployments.

How far can the Citadel system run voice and data cables?

The Citadel wiring diagram lists combined maximum cable lengths of 8,000’ (3 km) for RJ-11 voice, 400’ (122 m) for RJ-45 Ethernet data, and 400’ (122 m) for power (18 AWG).

Summary

The ASE ComCenter II Outdoor Terminal Citadel Kit (ASE-CIT-01) is a packaged Iridium solution intended to deliver POTS voice and Ethernet data into a protected indoor location while using a GPS-enabled ComCenter II outdoor terminal and engineered cabling limits. Documented kit contents (including the outdoor unit with GPS, vibration-dampening mount, composite cable, power accessories, and a lockable POTS phone cabinet) and defined maximum cable lengths make it suitable for repeatable installations in maritime safe-room (“citadel”) scenarios, corporate resiliency planning, and remote-site backup communications.