The Explorer 500 gives you voice and broadband data communications for individual and multiple users
It is the perfect choice for those who need a small, lightweight voice and data communications device.
Explorer 500 Bgan means you can check your e-mails while your colleague is making a call - from anywhere in the world.
- Explorer 500 gives you access to:
- Internet
- E-mail
- Fax
- Voice calls
- Video conferencing and streaming
- Corporate servers
- ...and much more
The Explorer 500 is quick and easy. Plug in your laptop or PDA. Or oyu can use a Bluetooth interface. Point the antenna towards the satellite - and you are connected to the world.
The same core technology used in the 500 is common tothe Explorer 300 and 700, which makes it very easy to switch from one unit to the other.
Thrane & Thrane Explorer terminals are designed to be easy to use. They are versatile and easily customised, with a real plug and play capability to give you simple functionality, even for those new to satellite communications.
Features
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Voice and data communications simultaneously via BGAN
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High-speed data transfer up to 464 kbps
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Seamless global coverage
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Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128 kbps
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Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces
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Easy system setup and operation
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Lightweight, splash and dust proof design
Robust, reliable and durable design
The basics
The Explorer system consists of one unit - a transceiver with an integral antenna and can be supplied with one or more of Explorer's handsets:
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General
Type: EXPLORER® 500
Max IP data rate:*
Rx: 464kbps
Tx: 448kbps
Streaming IP
(guaranteed bandwidth): 32, 64, 128kbps
Weight (incl. battery): 1.4kg/3.1lbs
Size: H: 21.8cm/8.6inches
W: 21.7cm/8.5inches
D: 5.2cm/2.1inches
LCD display: Graphical high resolution
Back lit
2 x 16 characters in text mode
User interface: Four navigation keys and power button
Audio and LCD pointing aids
LED indicators
Launch pad and web configuration
Battery: Lithium ion (rechargeable)
Stand-by time: 36h, 0°C to +55°C/+32°F to +131°F
Standard call1): 3h, 0°C to +55°C/+32°F to +131°F
Premium voice call1): 1h30m, 0°C to +55°C/+32°F to +131°F
Rx time, max.: 3h30m @ 128kbps,
0°C to +55°C/+32°F to +131°F
Tx time, max.: 2h15m @ 128kbps,
0°C to +55°C/+32°F to +131°F
Min. charge cycles: 300
Recharge time: <3h
Charge temperature: 0°C to +45°C/+32°F to +113°F
Frequencies:
Inmarsat
Rx: 1525.0 – 1559.0MHz
Tx: 1626.5 – 1660.5MHz
GPS: 1575.42MHz
EIRP: 15.1dBW ±1dB
Meets or exceeds current and proposed
Inmarsat specifications for operation on the
Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN).
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C
-13°F to +131°F
Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C (excl. battery)
-40°F to +176°F (excl. battery)
Battery storage temperature:
1 month: -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F ambient
3 months: -20°C to +45°C / -4°F to +113°F ambient
1 year: -20°C to +20°C / -4°F to +68°F ambient
Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing at +40°C/+104°F
Robustness: 0.5 m/1.64 ft drop on concrete
(operational, 95% survival)
Water & dust: IP-54 (dust and spray proof in all directions)
Power
DC input range: 10-16VDC
Power consumption:*
Standby mode: 0.8W (typical)
Transmit mode: 14W (typical)
During charging: 38W (max.)
Connector type: 2.5mm EIAJ RC-5320-IV
AC/DC power supply:
Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz, 50W
Output: 15VDC
Built-in Bluetooth
handset charger: 6.2VDC, 350mA
LAN Interface
Connector type: RJ-45, MDI-X
Standard: ISO/IEC 8877:1992. and IEEE 802.3
1998 edition
Max. cable length: 100m/328ft (Cat5 UTP)
Data rate: 10/100Mbps
Bluetooth Interface
Version: 1.2
Standard: Power Class 1
Antenna: Integrated in transceiver unit
Max. coverage*
Outdoor: 100m/328ft
Max. devices connected: 7 handsets , 1 PC, etc.
Profiles supported: Cordless handset, serial port, service
discovery application, dial-up networking,
LAN access
Frequencies: 2400.0 – 2483.5MHz |