Cobham – Thrane Explorer 325

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EXPLORER 325

Comms-on-the-move BGAN terminal

Compact voice and broadband solution

EXPLORER 325 is a compact BGAN system for on-the-move communication. The system consists of three fully integrated units – a transceiver, an IP handset and a roof mountable antenna with magnetic mounts.

Whether you’re engaged in humanitarian operations, cargo transportation, broadcasts or telemedicine, you need easy deployable communication equipment you can always rely on. Regardless of time or place.

Instant communication

Simply place the antenna on the roof, connect the antenna and your PC to the EXPLORER terminal, switch on the Thrane & Thrane IP Handset and the vehicle is turned into a mobile communication hub.

Compact

The auto tracking antenna is compact and lightweight, ideal for vehicles on-the-move.  It is designed for robust and durable use.

No roaming

BGAN offers mobile broadband connectivity wherever you go at fixed pricing with no roaming fees. With the EXPLORER 325 you know your cost of communication regardless of the number of borders you cross.

General

User Interface:  Power On/Off button. DC power input connector with Remote on/off and locking mechanism.

Status LEDs for Power, Tran- sceiver, Antenna, and Messages. Thrane & Thrane web interface.

Factory default reset

Languages:      UK, FR, DE, ES, RU and CN

Approvals:       CE, GMPCS, FCC

Inmarsat Land Class 10 Type

Approval (Vehicular)

 

Interfaces

1 x Analogue RJ-11 phone/fax interfaces

2 x LAN interface

  • Connector type: RJ-45
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • Data rate: 10/100 Mbps
  • Max. cable length: 100m / 328ft (Cat5 UTP)
  • Standard: ISO/IEC 8877:1992 and
  • IEEE 802.3 (1998 edition)

I/O connector:    5 pin general purpose I/O

Antenna Connector:

  • Transceiver, TNC-Socket, Female
  • Antenna, TNC-Socket, Female

BGAN SIM-Card slot

 

 

 

Specifications

Dimensions

Transceiver H / W / D:

  • 41 / 231 / 278 mm
  • 1.6 / 9.1 / 10.9 inches

Antenna H / W:

  • 128 / Ø349 mm
  • 4.72 / Ø13.8 inches

Weight

Antenna:   3.6kg / 7.9lbs (excl. magnets)

Transceiver:   2.2kg / 4.9lbs

Global Services

  • Voice:   4 kbps AMBE+2
  • Premium voice:   64 kbps (@elevation>45°)
  • Standard IP:   Up to 464 kbps
  • Streaming IP:   32, 64, 128 kbps
  • SMS:   160 characters

Guaranteed service:

Works above 5° elevation

Inmarsat frequencies:

  • 1525.0 – 1559.0 MHz (Rx)
  • 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz (Tx)

Recommended antenna cable

  • Cable loss max / min:   20 [email protected] GHz &
  • 1 Ω DC loop resistance
  • 3 dB @ 36 MHz / 4 dB @ 54 MHz

 

Environmental conditions

Temperature

  • Operational: -25 to +55°C / -13 to 131°F
  • Survival: -40 to +80°C / -40 to 176°F
  • Storage: -40 to +85°C / -40 to 185°F

Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing at +40°C / +104°F

Water and dust (IP-rating)

  • Transceiver: IP31
  • Antenna: IP56

 

 

 

 

Package

  • EXPLORER 325 transceiver
  • EXPLORER 325 tracking antenna with magnetic mount
  • Antenna cable, coax w/ TNC plug (2.7m / 8.8ft)
  • Ethernet Cable (2m / 6ft)
  • Thrane IP handset w/ cradle & coiled cable
  • Getting started kit: Quick start guide, CD with manuals
  • 12/24V DC input cable (3m / 9.8ft)

 

 

 

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