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  Toughsat SP - Consumer Grade .98 Meter Mobile VSAT
The Toughsat is manufactured by Ground Control at our plant in California.

Price: $12,499 - Complete system includes motorized dish, controller, iDirect gateway and 4Watt BUC

Lease the Toughsat SP System for $252 per month


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Toughsat SP Brochure
Toughsat SP brochure
 

Controller Specifications
 
 
SP on Vehicle
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Toughsat SP Mobile VSAT Dish
The Toughsat SP is our consumer class of the popular Toughsat line.

The Toughsat SP, manufactured & supported by us 24 x 7, includes a 4 watt transmitter for download speeds of 3Mb and upload speeds of 1 Mb. The SP may be upgraded to a 6 watt BUC for 5Mb download x 2Mb upload speeds on our fastest iDirect services in North America. The .98 meter reflector makes it compact enough to fit on virtually any vehicle and can also be used with a Flyaway Case system, or mounted on our T-100 Communications Trailer.

Toughsat SP General Features
Manufactured by Ground Control in the U.S. Supported by us 24x7.
One-button operation. Requires little or no training to operate.
Bundled with broadband Internet with up to 3Mb Down x 1Mb Up speeds using our iDirect service.
iDirect iNFINITI 3100 Satellite Router.
Typical seek time to find and lock on satellite is 3.5 minutes.
Establishes a self-contained local area network at the touch of a button.
Requires no external equipment to find and peak on any satellite.
Establishes a wireless access point and wiring to computers is optional.
No certification or licencing required for use. System may be operated by anyone.
Operates globally in northern or southern hemispheres.
4 watt radio transmitter (BUC) standard.
Can find any Ku Band satellite in orbit, such as iDirect service.
Operates independent of the satellite modem. Locates and locks on any satellite independently.
The SP is rated to stream live video at guaranteed 2000 Kbps CIR 1:1 (with 6 Watt BUC transmitter).
System is not affected by magnetic interference.
Modular design - components easily replaced in field within one hour.
Onboard sensors allow for up to 10 degrees of rig tilt for accurate pointing.
Designed for wind speeds up to 50mph (81km/h).
Operational in temperatures of -20° to 140°F( -29° to 60°C) at 100% humidity.
Weighs less than 125 lbs (56.7kg).
Computer control is not required. No software needed to install on computers.
Optional Hotspot Billing. Create a fully functioning cyber cafe. ($250)
One button stowing in less than one minute from fully deployed.
Autostow safety features if rig is moved or goes off signal.
System Dimensions L x W x H - 57" x 39" x 12" (144.8 x 99 x 30.5 cm).
Standard Warranty - 6 months parts and on-site labor.
Extended 12 and 24 month warranties and Lifetime Radio Electronics warranties available. more
Hundreds of Ground Control certified field technicians in the U.S. and Canada.
On site installation, service on-site support during warranty period.
Free 24-7 U.S. Based Technical Support from Ground Control.

Toughsat Controller - Click for larger front & back view of controller
The 1RU Indoor Controller (12" depth) includes integrated wireless router with 4 port Ethernet hub.
802.11 "G" access point at 54Mbps speeds, and 4 port full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch.
Wireless TKIP (WPA) and AES (WPA2) security with 128-bit encryption.
SPI Firewall, VPN passthrough, MAC address filtering, NAT, DMZ, Port Forwarding, Port Triggers
DHCP Server, DHCP Client, QOS, Tos/DiffSerf, UPnP, MAC Address clone, RIP v1, RIP v2
Front panel LEDs show system status of dish and router.
Front panel buttons for controller Power, Find Satellite, Stow Dish and Stop.
No fan - Operates silent.

 

Web Accessible Interface Screen
Controller may be accessed by any connected computer/smartphone with any browser.
Intuitive screens allow adjustments and overrides of many system parameters.
Controls to locate any visible satellite using satellite longitude only.
Override GPS with any Lat/Long.
Autostow - GPS (vehicle movement) Autostow and off signal controls - On/Off.
One-button firmware upgrading, or auto-update.
System Status - dish location, GPS, signal strength, connectivity state, motor current - High/Low.
Full control over integrated router via interface screens.


Diagnostic & Updating
Lifetime free firmware upgrading with one-button update option.
System provides accurate technical diagnostics without dispatching a technician to rig site.
Remote access into MSS from Ground Control Support for performance tuning and troubleshooting.
System provides historical log of events for accurate diagnostics and quick correction.

Toughtsat Optional Add-Ons

Flyaway Case Mobile Internet
Flyaway Case
Make the SP portable in this
hardened case solution.
Toughsat Antenna Booster
Antenna Booster $299
Increase wireless range up to
half-a-mile from the case.
VoIP Satellite Phone & Service
VoIP Phones & Service
Have 1 or 5 phones that work
like any phone on any desk.
Toughsat Autostow Backup Battery
Failsafe AutoStow $299
Autostows the dish if power is
accidentally turned off or lost.
Toughsat Flyaway Roof Rack
Roof-Rack Flyaway
Brackets mount the Toughsat
onto any vehicle roof rack.
Hotspot Billing Software - Satellite Internet
Hotspot Billing $250
Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot and
bill for access anywhere.


Comparison and System Specs
Compare Mobile VSAT


Questions?  800-773-7168 (U.S.)  |  001-805-783-4600 (int) |  sales@groundcontrol.com
     
  Toughsat on an RV Roof   Toughsat SP Flyaway Configuration  
  The Toughsat SP is installed on top of a RV roof.   Here a Toughsat SP is being used with a Flyaway Case configuration. Flyaway cases require no certified installation since the system is not being mounted on anything.  
  Toughsat Controller Front and Back    
  The Toughsat Controller has easy one-button "Find Satellite" and "Stow" buttons for simple operation. Also, the full function integrated wireless G router with a 4 port Ethernet hub on the back of the controller.
  The Toughsat Controller operates silent with no fan. The iDirect 3100 iNfiniti satellite modem is also silent, and is standard equipment. (Rackmount 1.5 RU bracketing for the iDirect satellite modem is not shown)  
  Toughsat Views   Roof Template  
  The Toughsat SP shares the same dimensions of the XP (shown above). Stow heights of the SP are below 12" (30.5cm).   Here are detailed dimensions for permanent placement of a Toughsat for any truck, trailer or RV roof. The rotational sweep of the dish is high enough to clear Air Conditioners and other items.  
 
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