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Explorer™ 500

The BGAN Explorer 500 terminal is a middle range terminal. Like the other terminals it allows direct access to voice and high speed data services simultaneously. It offers standard IP connection rates up to 464 Kbit/s. The Explorer 500 offers streaming at 32, 64 Kbit/s and 128 Kbit/s data rates.

This terminal is the perfect solution for mobile office in all circumstances and for all users.

Datasheet (.pdf) [194 KB]

Technical Specifications

Main characteristics
IP access up to 464 Kbit/s
Streaming up to 128 Kbit/s
Access to the following services: voice calls, high speed data transmission, Internet, IP voice, FoIP, video streaming
LAN, USB, Bluetooth and RJ11 interfaces
Integrated user interface suitable without using a computer
Optional removable antenna
Whole range of optional accessories

Power Radio Interfaces
DC input range:
DC Input 10 – 16 VDC
Antenna
Type Integrated
EIRP 15.1 dBW +/- 1dB
Frequencies 1626.5-1660.5 MHz
1525.0-1559.0 MHz
USB
Standard USB specification 1.1
Configuration Windows 2000 et XP, Mac
OS 10.1, Redhat 6.0
Connection Type mini B USB
Rates 12 Mbps
Cable size 5m maximum
Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth specification 1.2
Standard Power Class 1
Frequencie 2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Rate 1 Mbps
Range RF 100m (outdoor)
Power consumption
Stand-by 0.8 watts
Transmission 14 watts
En charge 38 watts max
Data rates
Transmit Up to 464 Kbps
Receive Up to 448 Kbps
Streaming 32, 64 or 128Kbps symmetric
Phone
Standard 600 Ohms CCITT Rec 473
Connection RJ11
Ethernet / LAN
Standard ISO/IEC 8877:1992 and
802.3 1998 edition
Connexion RJ45 MDI-X
Cable size 100m on CAT5 maximum
Power adaptator:
Input 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
Output 15 VDC
Battery
Type Li-Ion
Life 1.5h @ 144 Kbps
36h in stand-by

Supported applications Physical Environmental
VPN Client Based on PPTP, LT2P et IPSEC
VoIP H.323 and SIP
FoIP T.37 and T.38
MPEG streaming H.263 and H.264
E-Mail POP3, SMTP et IMAP
Messaging Yahoo and MSN Messenger
Conferencing Microsoft Netmeeting
Terminal
Size 218 x 217 x 52 mm
Weight 1.3 Kg
Operating temperature
Charging -25˚C to +55˚
On battery 0˚C to +55˚C
Storage temperature
Without battery -40˚C to 80˚C
With battery -20˚C to +45˚C (3 months)
Humidity
Operating 95%
Protection IP54