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# Introduction

Vertistation is a hardware device that enables data exchange between aircraft and ground infrastructure.

There are currently two versions of Vertistation: [Vertistation v1](/vertistation-v1.md) and [Vertistation v2](/vertistation-v2.md).

In both configurations, the physical characteristics of the container box, the electric, and data interface are the same.

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### Physical characteristics

Weight 1.5Kg (including pole bracket)

Height 28cm (including connectors)

Width 20cm (excluding pole-mounting bracket)

Depth 8.5cm

Pole-mounting bracket width 8.5cm

Maximum mounting pole diameter 45mm

IP rating: IP65

### Electrics and data

Power interface: PoE 802.3af or 802.3at

Power connector: integrated 8-pin circular connector, with adapter to RJ45.

Power absorption: Maximum 20W, typical 5W.

Temperature range: -40C to +60C

Humidity: RH 0% - 100% and condensing.

Data connector:  integrated 8-pin circular connector, with adapter to RJ45.

Data connectivity: TCP/IP over WAN with DHCP negotiation