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Explorer 500

PERFORMANCE AND PORTABILITY COMBINED
EXPLORER 500 is the perfect choice when working off the beaten track, but still dependant on a reliable connection. Whether travelling alone or in smaller teams this terminal meets the need for mobile access to office resources, providing connection to phone networks and the internet simultaneously.

Though smaller than a standard laptop, this satellite terminal supports your need for performance and is easy to set-up and to operate.

Explorer 500

The most used terminal in the world of BGAN
Unmatched in deployed quantities, the EXPLORER 500 is the preferred choice to support various applications

Powerful
The ideal combination of performance and portability. Provides simultaneous high quality voice and broadband access at speeds up to 464 kbps. It supports LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces

Lightweight
Weighing only 1.4 kg, it is the lightweight BGAN alternative for travelling personnel.

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Specifications
Dimensions
Total H / W / D:
218 / 217 / 52 m
Weight (incl. battery) 1.4kg
Data capabilities
 
Standard IP  
Receive: 464 kbps
Transmit: 448 kbps
Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128 kbps
Voice capabilities
 
Standard voice: 4 kbps
Premium voice: 3.1 kHz audio, 64 kbps
Text capabilities  
SMS 160 characters
Inmarsat frequencies
Receive (Rx): 1525.0 – 1559.0 MHz
Transmit (Tx): 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz
GPS
1575.42 MHz
EIRP 15.1dBW ±1dB
Environmental Conditions
Temperature
 
Operational (ambient): -25°C to +55°C
Storage: -40°C to +80°C
Battery storage
 
1 month: -20°C to +60°C ambient
3 months: -20°C to +45°C ambient
1 year: -20°C to +20°C ambient
Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing at +40°C
Robustness: 0.5m drop on concrete
(operational, 95% survival)
Water and dust: IP54 (dust and spray proof in all directions)
Interfaces
1 x Analogue phone/fax interface
Connector type: RJ-11
1 x Bluetooth interface
Version: 1.2
Antenna: Integrated in transceiver unit
Frequencies: 2400.0 – 2483.5MHz
Max. coverage outdoor: 100m
Max. devices connected: 7 handsets , 1 PC, etc.
Profiles supported: Cordless handset, serial port, service discovery application, dial-up networking, LAN access
Standard: Power Class 1
1 x LAN interface
Connector type: RJ-45, MDI-X
Data rate: 10/100 Mbps
Max. cable length: 100m
Standard: ISO/IEC 8877:1992. and IEEE 802.3 (1998 edition)
1 x USB interface
 
Version: 1.1 (slave)
Connector type: Mini B plug
Max. data rate: 12Mbps
Max. cable length: 5m
1 x BGAN SIM-Card slot
Power
DC input range:
10-16VDC
Power consumption
Standby mode: 0.8W (typical)
Transmit mode: 14W (typical)
During charging: 38W (max.)
AC/DC power supply
Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz, 50W
Output: 15VDC
Connector type: 2.5mm EIAJ RC-5320-IV
Battery
Type: Lithium ion (rechargeable)
Stand-by time 36h, 0°C to +55°C
Standard call: 3h, 0°C to +55°C
Premium voice call: 1h30m, 0°C to +55°C
Transmit time, max: 2h15m @ 128 kbps, 0°C to +55°C
Receive time, max: 3h30m @ 128 kbps, 0°C to +55°C
Min. number of charges: 300
Recharge time: Less than 3 hours
Charge temperature: 0°C to +45°C
General
LCD display Graphical high resolution, back lit
User interface Four navigation keys and power button
Audio and LCD pointing aids
LED indicators
Thrane & Thrane web interface
Languages UK, FR, DE, ES, RU and CN
Approvals CE, FCC, GMPCS
Inmarsat Class 2 Type Approval
Features
Phonebook, Fax, Message indicator, Restricted dialing, Traffic logging, Admin control (password protected), Webserver, Router or direct mode, Network Management, DHCP, Remote Management, Up to 11 x PDP context, Point-to-point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Package
EXPLORER 500 terminal incl. rechargeable lithium ion battery
LAN cable & USB cable
100-240VAC power supply
Getting started kit - Quick start guide, CD with manuals
Accessories
Car charger cable
EXPLORER 2-wire handset
Lithium ion battery (rechargeable)
Pole mount kit
100-240VAC power supply
Soft bag
Explorer 500

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