EXPLORER™ 500

The Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER™ 500 combines exceptional performance with portability. It meets the needs of the most demanding business traveller for remote, high-speed access to corporate networks. It is also suitable for small teams who need to set up a temporary office.

Key Advantages

● Simultaneous voice and broadband data – access your data applications and make aphone call at the same time – via a Bluetooth handset or a standard desktop                 phone.Also supports streaming IP at speeds up to 128kbps for applications requiring guaranteed quality of service.

● Highly portable – smaller than a laptop, the EXPLORER™ 500 represents the ultimate combination of portability and performance.

● Global coverage – provides service anywhere within the BGAN coverage area.

● Easy to use – simply plug in a phone or laptop, or connect using the Bluetooth interface,point the antenna towards the Inmarsat satellite and you are online.

● Highly flexible – caters both to individual users and small teams on the move.Supports circuit-switched and IP packet data via standard LAN, USB, Bluetooth and                   phone/fax Interfaces.

● Very robust – splash and dust-resistant.

● Completely secure – connect seamlessly via your preferred VPN application.

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 100m)

　Supported profiles

　Service discovery application

　Serial port

　Dial-up networking

　LAN access

　Cordless telephony

    RJ11

　User access: Via activated 3G compatible SIM card

　User interfaces:

　    PC: BGAN LaunchPad

　    Built-in web-server

　On terminal: Terminal control buttons and LCD

● Power

　Power supply: AC/DC

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

　Battery life : Transmit: 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 (Ingress protection) : IP 54

● Radio specifications

　Maximum radiated power (EIRP) : +15.1dBW ±1dB

● Supported operating systems

　Operating system : 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

● Voice capabilities

　Voice : 4kbps 3.1kHz audio

　Supplementary : Voicemail

　Services : Call forwarding、Call barring、Call waiting、Call holding

● Accessories

　Cabling : Ethernet (2m), USB (2m)

　Voice handset : EXPLORER™ Bluetooth handset, 2m charger cable + desk top charger cradle

　AC/DC power supply : 100/240 Volts

　Power plug : 2 pin European type

　Car charger : Cable with cigarette lighter plug

　Solar charger : Off the shelf (please check with manufacturer)

　External antenna : Active (with 10m cable)

　Pole mount kit : For external antenna

　Spare battery : Standard Li-ion battery

　Bag : Canvas bag