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are our flagship professional series mobile satellite systems that have incorporated the best of our earlier models and expand with new design features that are ideal in normal or extreme environments. Simply press the "Find Satellite" button on the Toughsat controller, and 3.5 minutes later it will create a wired or wireless high-speed network for any in range device. This simplicity combined with our premium 5Mbps x 2Mbps iDirect service makes the Toughsat a perfect in-field communications tool. Click for Toughsat XP photos
 Manufactured by Ground Control in California. Supported by us 24x7.
One-button
operation. Requires little or no training to operate.
Black anodized aluminum construction, UV resistant plastics, sealed all-weather electronics.
Bundled with broadband Internet with up to 5Mb Down x 2Mb Up speeds using our iDirect service.
Includes the powerful iDirect iNFINITI 3100 Satellite Router Gateway.
Automatically establishes
a 100' wireless access point and wiring to computers is optional.
Optional Antenna Booster extends wireless connectivity up to half a mile. ($299)
Optional Hotspot Billing. Create a fully functioning cyber cafe. ($250)
Typical
seek time to find and lock on satellite is 3.5 minutes.
Computer control is not required. There is no software to install on any computer.
Both .98 & 1.2 systems have low stow heights below 12 inches. Excellent for vehicle clearance issues.
No
external equipment other than the dish controller is required to find and peak on any
Ku-Band satellite.
No certification or licensing required for use. System may be operated by anyone.
Dish
peaking accuracy is within 0.1° with near zero
play using dish braking technology.
Impervious to magnetic interference. Search routines do not use a compass to acquire satellite.
The Controller has an integrated full feature 4-port wireless router to network up to 256 connected devices.
System is ideal for VoIP phone service. Latency is consistent at 500-600 milliseconds!
The XP is rated to stream live video at guaranteed 2000 Kbps CIR 1:1 with our 3-6-9 hour streaming services.
SNG rated for streaming at 2Mbps x 2Mbps guaranteed. Perfect for news stations and live event broadcasters.
Autostow Feature
- Dish will automatically stow if rig is moved or dish goes off signal.
Optional Failsafe Autostow. A backup battery stows the dish if power is shut off or disconnected. ($299)
4 Watt transmitter standard (6 watt required for 5Mb x 2Mb plans or video streaming).
Can
find any liner polarized Ku-Band satellite in orbit.
Modular
design - components easily replaced in field, normally within one hour.
Onboard
sensors allow for up to 10° of rig tilt for accurate
pointing.
The XP has a no-backlash breaking system and dish-arm shock absorbers for high-wind operation.
The .98m XP is operational
in wind speeds up to 75 mph, the 1.2m XP is operational up to 50mph.
The XP is operational
in temperatures of -20° to 140°F (-29° to 60° C) at 100% humidity.
The XP operates in extreme weather. It is IP-66 rated with IP-67 components.
The .98m XP weighs
less than 125 lbs (56.7 kg). The 1.2m XP is 133 lbs.
One
button stowing in less than one minute from fully deployed.
Operates
globally in northern or southern hemispheres.
Standard Warranty - 1 year 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 for on-site installations.
Free 24-7 U.S. Based Technical Support from Ground Control.
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- Click for front & back view of controller
Powerful yet easy-to-use controller with 4 standard operation buttons - "Find Satellite", "Stow", "Stop" and "Power".
The
1RU Indoor Controller (12" depth) includes integrated wireless router
with 4 port Ethernet hub.
Wireless 802.11 "G" access point rated at 54Mbps, with 4 port full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch.
Internal DVB receiver provides satellite modem independence.
Designed for communication with all iDirect iNfiniti, Evolution, and Tachyon routers.
Wireless Security 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.
Simple panel controls for one button operation for Power, Find Satellite, Stow Dish and Stop.
LED's on controller show system state of both the dish and router.
No internal
fan - Controller operates silent. (The iDirect iNfiniti 3100 router operates silent as well).
Controller
may be accessed by any connected computer/smartphone with any browser.
Intuitive
screens allow for adjustments and overrides of many system parameters.
Controls to locate any visible satellite using satellite
longitude only.
Override GPS with any Lat/Long.
Two Autostow Routines - GPS (vehicle movement) Autostow and off signal Autostow.
One-button firmware upgrading, with optional auto-update.
System Status - dish location, GPS coordinates, signal strength, connectivity state, motor current - High/Low.
Full control over integrated router via interface screens.
FREE Lifetime firmware upgrades with one-button simplicity.
System
provides accurate technical diagnostics without
dispatching a technician to rig site.
Remote
access into Toughsat by Ground Control Support for
performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Toughsat
provides historical log of events for accurate
diagnostics and quick correction.
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Flyaway Case
Make the XP portable in this
hardened case solution. |
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Antenna Booster $299
Increase wireless range up to
half-a-mile from the case. |
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Failsafe AutoStow $299
Autostows the dish if power is
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(1.2 meter and .98 meter systems)
NETWORK (iDirect Services)
Download (with 4 Watt BUC)............................................. Up to 3000 Kbps (5000 Kbps with 6 Watt BUC)
Upload (with 4 Watt BUC) ................................................. Up to 1000 Kbps (2000 Kbps with 6 Watt BUC)
Satellite Gateway................................................................. iDirect iNfiniti 3100 Series Satellite Router
Public IP Address................................................................ Included
TOUGHSAT CONTROLLER
Type....................................................................................... Rackmount 1RU w/ Front Panel Control 12" depth
Integrated Router................................................................ Yes. Cisco Linksys with 4-Port LAN.
Integrated Wireless Access Point................................... Yes. 802.11 "G". 100' radius standard.
DHCP.................................................................................... Yes. Wireless and 4 port LAN
Wireless Security................................................................ WPA (TKIP) WPA2 (AES) + WEP 64 and 128bit
NAT........................................................................................ Supported by included router
Firewall................................................................................. Supported by included router
Port Mapping & Port Triggers........................................... Supported by included router
QoS, ToS, MAC Address Clone, RIP v1 RIP v2............. Supported by included router
Networkable clients machines........................................ Unlimited
Controller Power (includes dish, router & Wi-Fi........... Average 15 Watts. Max 40 Watts
SATELLITE DISH
Reflector Type .................................................................... 1.2 or 0.98 square meter effective area
Mount Geometry.................................................................. 3 Axis motor drive (elevation, azimuth & skew)
Deployment Sensors ....................................................... GPS & Tilt Sensor +- 1°
MAXIMUM MOUNT ROTATION
Azimuth ................................................................................. 410°
Elevation ............................................................................... 165°
Polarization .......................................................................... +-80°
RF INTERFACE
Transmit Power .................................................................. 4 watts (Upgradable to 6 Watt)
Frequency Receive............................................................. 10.96 - 12.75 GHz
Frequency Send.................................................................. 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
DIMENSIONS OF DISH
Stowed Dish Dimensions 1.2 meter ............................. 67.5" L x 48.3” W x 12” H (172 x 123 x 30.5 cm)
Stowed Dish Dimensions .98 meter ............................. 59" L x 39” W x 12” H (150 x 74 x 30.5 cm)
Mounting Plate...(Both 1.2 and .98 meter) .................... 22” x 57” ( 56 x 145 cm)
Base Plate (attached to mounting plate) ...................... 14” x 16” (35.6 x 40.7 cm)
Deployed Max Height ........................................................ 1.2m - 68” height / .98m- 52” height (132 cm)
Weight. ................................................................................ 1.2m - 133 lbs (60.4 kg) / .98m - 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
Boom Radius Sweep. 1.2 meter / .98 meter ................ 61” / 53” from center with 5” min. ground clearance
ENVIRONMENT
Wind Deployed .................................................................. 1.2m - 50mph (80 kph) / .98m - 75 mph (120 kph)
Wind Stowed ...................................................................... 140 mph (225 kph)
Max Operational Temperature (at 100% humidity) ..... Operational -20° F to 140° F (-28° C to 60° C)
Max Survival Temperature (at 100% humidity) ............. -60° F to 160° F (-51° C to 71° C)
Environmental IP Rating (Antenna) ................................ IP-66
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Dish Controller & Dish Motors (via 120 VAC).............. 15 watts average draw. 40 Watts Max.
iDirect 3100 Gateway (via 120 VAC).............................. 75 watts average draw. |
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