Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500 Portable BGAN Terminal

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EXPLORER® 500 Voice and broadband data communications for you and your colleagues

EXPLORER 500 is the perfect choice if you are looking for a small and lightweight voice and broadband data communications device for you and your colleagues. In spite of the size of the terminal, EXPLORER 500 allows you to check your e-mails while your colleague is calling your boss back in the office - from anywhere in the world.

SIZE: 217 x 217mm (<1.5kgs)

EXPLORER® 500 gives you access to:

* Internet

* E-mail

* Fax

* Voice calls

* Video conferencing and streaming

* Corporate servers

* ...and much more

Setting up your EXPLORER 500 is quick and easy. Just plug in a laptop or PDA, or use the Bluetooth interface, point the antenna towards the BGAN satellite - and you are online.

EXPLORER 500 is based on the same core technology as EXPLORER 300 and 700. Making it easy for you to switch between these three models as they have identical interfaces.

All EXPLORER terminals take into account ease of use. They are highly customizable, they boast a plug and play capability, and give you simplicity, functionality and versatility – even if you are new to satellite communication. Features

* Simultaneous voice and data communications over BGAN

* High-speed data transfer up to 464 kbps

* Seamless near global coverage

* Support for streaming IP at 32, 64, 128 kbps

* Standard ethernet LAN, USB, Bluetooth and phone/fax interfaces

* Easy system setup and operation

* Lightweight, splash and dust proof design

* Robust, reliable and durable design



TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Weight <1.5kgs (<3.3lbs), Dimensions Length: 217mm (8.5”), Width: 217mm (8.5”), Depth: 52mm (2.0”) <<>> INTERFACES: USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth (up to 20m) <<>> SUPORTED PROFILES: Service discovery application, Serial port, Dial-up networking, Headset profile, Cordless telephony, RJ-11 <<>> USER ACCESS: Via activated Inmarsat BGAN 3G compatible SIM card <<>> USER INTERFACES: PC BGAN LaunchPad, Built-in web-server, On terminal Audio and LCD pointing aids, LED indicators <<>> POWER: Power supply AC or DC External power 15 Volts DC, 100-240 Volts AC (47-63Hz) <<>> BATTERY LIFE: Typical use: Transmit time: 1.5 hours at 144kbps, Stand-by time: 36 hours <<>> BATTERY TYPE: Lithium-ion. Rechargeable <<>> INPUT VOLTAGE: 10-16 Volts DC <<>> TOLERANCES: Ambient operating temperature: Powered from external DC -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F), Powered by battery only 0°C to +55°C (+32°F to +131°F), Charging temp 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 (Ingress protection) <<>> RADIO SPECIFICATIONS: Maximum radiated +15.1dBW ±1dB power (EIRP) <<>> SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows: 2000, XP, MAC: OS 10.1 or later, Linux: Redhat 9 <<>> DATA CAPABILITIES: IP data, 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



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