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Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 Inmarsat BGAN Terminal

$3,035
Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 Inmarsat BGAN Land Mobile Terminal
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The Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 combines exceptional performance with portability. It meets the needs of the most demanding business traveler for remote, high-speed corporate network access.
Includes:
  • Explorer 500
  • AC/DC Power Adapter
  • Ethernet Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Battery
  • Instruction Kit
Specifications:

Physical characteristics

Dimensions - Length: 217mm (8.5”), Width: 217mm (8.5”), Depth: 52mm (2.0”)

Interfaces - USB, Ethernet, RJ-11, Bluetooth up to 20m (Supported profiles for Bluetooth: Service discovery application, Serial port, Dial-up networking, Headset profile, Cordless telephony)

Weight - < 1.5kgs (< 3.3lbs)

User Access - Via activated 3G compatible SIM card

User Interfaces - PC: BGAN LaunchPad built-in web interface / On Terminal: Audio and LCD pointing aids

Power

Power Supply - AC or DC

External Power - 15 Volts DC, 100 - 240 Volts AC (47-63Hz)

Input Voltage - 10-16 Volts DC

Battery Type - Lithium ion, rechargeable

Battery Life (Typical Use) - Transmit time: 1.5 hours at 144kbps / Stand-by time: 36 hours

Tolerances

Operating Temperature (external power) - -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)

Operating Temperature (powered by battery) - 0°C to +55°C   (+32°F to +131°F)

Charging Temperature - 0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F)

Operating Humidity - Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing at 40°C (104°F)

Water and Dust - IP 54 (dust and spray proof in all directions)

Radio Specifications

Maximum Radiated Power (EIRP) - +15.1dBW ±1dB

Operating Systems

OS - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP / Mac OS 10.1 and above / Redhat 9.0 and above

Data Capabilities

Standard IP - (Background class of service) Send: Up to 448kbps over a shared channel / Receive: Up to 464kbps over a shared channel

Streaming IP - (Guaranteed quality of service) Send: 32, 64, 128kbps / Receive: 32, 64, 128kbps / Multiple IP streaming sessions simultaneously

ISDN Data - UDI (64kbps) – via USB

SMS - 160 Characters

Voice Capabilities

Voice - 4kbps, 3.1kHz audio

Supplementary Services - Voicemail, Call forwarding, Call barring, Call waiting, Call holding

Features:
  • Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN
  • High-speed data transfer up to 464 kbps
  • Seamless global coverage
  • Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128 kbps
  • Standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces
  • Easy system setup and operation
  • Lightweight, splash and dust proof design
  • Robust, reliable and durable design
Accessories:
Explorer Bluetooth Handset
403625A
$574
Car Charger
403650A-009
$29.80
Pole Mount Kit
403650A-922
$192
Spare Battery
403686L
$211
Canvas Bag
403650A-202
$128
Uses
Business, adventure, or pleasure, you can stay in touch across seas and time zones, in remote locations and on the go. One telephone number, through the use of a mini personal subscriber identity module (SIM) card, can help keep you connected.
How?
All you need is an unobstructed line of site to setup a complete broadband mobile office, over 85% of the world.