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To point a Wideye Sabre1, follow these steps:
1. Turn power on by pressing the power button on the side for 3 to 5 seconds until "Wideye" appears.
2. The display will show "no signal found" and GPS will acquire in about 1-3 minutes.
3. Aim the terminal face toward the sky (beeping sound will increase in speed when a signal is found).
4. Get the highest signal strength reading possible. Press "Select" to register with the network (phone only).
5. Run the BGAN Launchpad software from a connected laptop (via Ethernet cable) to connect to the Internet.
Delivers high-speed Internet of 384 Kbps down, and 240 Kbps up. Class 3 BGAN
Lowest priced portable BGAN terminal
Easy pointing with graphical display
Includes phone. Make or receive calls from anyone. Free incoming calls (caller pays for charges).
Integrated Bluetooth for wireless phones option (ver 1.2 class 1)
SMS Texting supported. 160 characters, with free incoming text messages.
Streaming IP Services of 32 and 64 Kbps. Streaming Services
Operating temperature of -4 F to 140 F (-20 C to +60C)
Lightweight at 3.36 lbs (1.63 kg)
Compact 10.10" x 7.67" x 2.28: (259mm x 195mm x 58mm)
Outdoor Use - Ingress rating of IP54 - Built for temperate weather
May connect any approved Group 3 fax machine
Night friendly LCD backlit display with 4 button control
Intuitive browser interface screens for connectivity status and device control
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery will last 36 hours in idle mode
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► Wideye Saber 1 BGAN Terminal
► Li-Ion Battery
► Corded Analog Telephone Handset (RJ-11)
► AC/DC Power Adapter
► Weather resistant Ethernet and phone cables
► Power Cables (Euro, US, UK styles).
► Manuals, BGAN Max and BGAN Launchpad on thumbdrive |
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| The Wideye Sabre 1 packaging. |
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The 3.63 lb. Wideye Sabre is 10.2" x 7.67" x 2.28" and can easily fit in any laptop case. This BGAN terminal can uploads at a speed of 240 Kbps and receives up to 384 Kbps. |
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The included 2-wire handset plugs directly into the Wideye Sabre port. The back of the phone has a belt clip, however, this is a wired phone. |
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The display of the Wideye Sabre and a 4 key keypad are fairly intuitive, and scroll through many parameter screens (that are also accessible through a connected browser). |
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From left to right, is the Wideye AC/DC power port, the on-off button (circular), the 2-wire phone port, and the Ethernet port for a laptop or wireless router (the Saber 1 does not have built-in wi-fi) |
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The connectors at the end of the Ethernet and phone cables are formed rubber to help protect from water or dust entering the port. |
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The Wideye Sabre has a pivot for rotating and elevation to aid in pointing the terminal from most any surface it sits on. |
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Built into the Wideye Sabre is a compass and an elevation angle reading when tilting the unit. When GPS is acquired, elevation and compass readings are displayed both on the terminal display and on the BGAN launchpad software screen. |
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Here the operator has connected to the terminal with an Ethernet cable. Note the Bluetooth phone in his ear allows for hands free voice communication. |
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All BGAN terminals work anywhere there is a signal, including downtown.
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| The Wideye Sabre 1 is small enough to fit in any laptop case. |
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Here the Wideye Sabre is used to connect an NGO doing work in a remote village |
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BGAN Service Sim Card |
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| All BGAN Terminals require an active account, or "Sim Card" in order to operate. Ground Control offers usage only or Pre-Paid plans with your purchased BGAN equipment. |
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BGAN Service
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| Double the terminal's operational life with a 2nd battery. The Wideye Sabre 1 Li-Ion battery is rated at 2250 milliamp hours. |
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| Run or recharge the Wideye Sabre from the 12V to 28V power port from any vehicle. |
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| Carry a spare BGAN SIM Card as a backup to your primary account. Card may be be swapped with primary card in any BGAN terminal. Separate accounts, or just have in case you need to recharge your suspended primary account. More on BGAN Sim Cards |
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| This color LCD cordless handset will operate via Bluetooth V1.2 up to a max range of 300
feet (Class 1) from the BGAN terminal. This device is powered by 2 AAA batteries. Brochure |
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| While any 2-wire phone will plug into the Wideye Sabre, this phone from Wideye is a replacement to the phone that ships with the terminal. |
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| Replacement power adapters will work with any AC wall current between 100V - 240VAC @ 50-60hz. This is just the power adapter. It will require the Power Adapter Cords below if not already owned. |
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| A medium sized all-weather case with combination lock. This is a complete mobile office package that includes, the Wideye Sabre 1, cabling, handset phone, and documentation on a thumbdrive. Great for traveling into extreme environments, or long term storage. |
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| 3 cords include the European 2pin, US 2pin, and UK3pin. You may use any adapter kit purchased at an airport to match your power cord with the area receptacle as long as the power is between 100V and 240VAC. |
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| These form fitted rubberized ended cables keep elements from entering the Wideye data ports. Shown are an RJ11 cable (phone), and a RJ45 (Ethernet) cable. Both are 1.5 meters in length. |
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Cut online usage to a trickle with a BGAN optimized laptop. This Windows 7 computer monitors usage, reduces email and web data, as well as provide other options such as video conferencing. All the tools needed to make the BGAN experience exceptional.
Information on the BGAN Optimized Laptop |
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| This 26 watt foldable solar panels is a great way to charge your BGAN terminal in a no-power location. It has a standard 12V vehicle power port for recharging other electronics. |
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| This larger 62 watt foldable solar panel charges equipment more than twice as fast as the 26 watt panel. It includes a standard 12V vehicle power port for recharging other electronics. |
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| 3 year (12 month extension), 4 year (24 month extension) and 5 year (36 month extension) extended warranties on equipment are available for the Wideye Sabre 1. |
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| Wideye Sabre Contents |
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► Wideye Saber 1 BGAN Terminal
► Li-Ion Battery
► Corded Analog Telephone Handset (RJ-11)
► AC/DC Power Adapter
► Weather resistant Ethernet and phone cables
► Power Cables (Euro, US, UK styles).
► User Manuals, Quickstart Guide, Software. |
| Terminal Capability |
Internet, Email, Phone, VoIP, FTP, FoIP (Fax), SMS Text, Video Streaming |
| Internet Connection Speed |
Class 3 BGAN - 384 Kbps down x 240 Kbps up with Standard BGAN IP connection |
| Service |
Standard BGAN Service by Ground Control |
| BGAN Rx/Tx Frequencies |
L-band, Rx @ 1518.0-1559.0 MHz, Tx @ 1626.5-1660.5 |
| Wireless LAN |
Not available |
| Interfaces |
RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 Phone port, RJ11 Fax port |
| Other Ports |
Power & Charge Port |
| Phone Features |
Call forwarding, call barring, call waiting, call holding, call transfer |
| Streaming Services 1:1CIR |
32Kbps, 64Kbps |
| Bluetooth |
Support for Cordless handset, headset, and serial port. |
| Dimensions |
10.2" x 7.67" x 2.28" (259 x 195 x 58 mm) |
| Weight |
3.63 lbs (1.65 kg) |
| Onboard Battery Life |
36 hours on standby, 3 hours continuous RX, 1 hour continuous TX transmitting/streaming |
| Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery |
16V, 6000 mAH, (230 x 165 x 14mm size) |
| Power Cables |
2 pin Euro type, 2 pine US type, 3-pin UK type |
| DC Input |
15 to 20 VDC |
| Humidity |
95% RH at +40°C |
| Operating Temperatures |
-4° F to 140° F (-20˚ C to +70˚ C) |
| Battery Charging Temperature |
+32° to 113° F (0˚ C to 45˚ C) |
| Rain / Water / Dust: |
IP54 Compliant - dust and spray proof in all directions |
| PDF Brochure & Specs |
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The Wideye Sabre 1 Brochure & Specifications |
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