| Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal Photos |
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The Explorer 500 is 94.5% as fast as the fastest BGAN. News broadcasters will often use BGAN terminals to upload recorded video on location. |
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The Explorer 500 BGAN system has proven to operate quite well in polar regions. We recommend a solar panel if you are in no-power locations. |
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This Explorer 500 is connected to a small router that allows many connected laptops to be online at the same time. |
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The Explorer 500 is rated to operate between -13°F to +131°F
(-25°C to +55°C) |
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This BGAN Explorer 500 is used on an anchored boat on a river. The BGAN Explorer 300 and 500 have shown to work well if motion is limited on water. Open ocean use is also possible |
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This person uses a standard analog phone plugged directly into the BGAN terminal. BGAN terminals have excellent voice quality with a fairly low latency time (about 1 to 1.5 seconds). |
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| WiFi Hotspot for the Explorer 500 |
Plug this device into the Ethernet port of the Explorer 500 and create a WiFi hotspot for any wireless device to connect to the Internet. A must purchase if WiFi to smart devices is needed. Has onboard 52 watt hour battery that can also be used to charge other devices. SKU: BGANAEWIFIBAT |
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| 2-Wire Corded Phone Handset |
While you may use any standard 2-wire phone with this terminal, this handset phone from Cobham Satcom doesn't require a cradle, and has been designed for use with any BGAN terminal. Brochure
MPN-403625B BGANAE004 |
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| DC Vehicle Adapter for Explorer 300/500/700/710 |
This adapter fits in any vehicle 12volt or 24 volt power port. Run or recharge any Explorer terminal. Click for larger photo.
MPN-403650A-009 SKU-BGANAE002 |
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| External Li-Ion Battery - Like having +6 batteries! |
Power any BGAN terminal with this external battery pack for added hours of operation. This battery is rated at an impressive 153 watt hours giving any BGAN tremendous operational life. The watt hour rating of the Explorer 500 24 watt hours, so this battery extends battery life by 6.3 times!
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| Complete Explorer 500 In A Hardened Ready Case |
A large sized all-weather sealed case. This is a complete mobile office package that includes, the Explorer 500, cabling, analog phone, and documentation on a thumb drive. Great for traveling into extreme environments, or long term storage. |
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| Long Range Cordless Phone(s) with Watertight Base Case |
These rugged cordless phones stay connected up to 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the BGAN terminal. Simply plug the phone cord from the watertight base-station/case into the BGAN phone jack and turn it on... no other configuration is required. Handsets are perfect for working indoors or anything that requires phone connectivity at distance from the BGAN terminal.
SKU: BGANDURAFON |
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| Explorer 300/500 AC/DC Power Adapter |
This replacement power adapter may be used in 110 or 220 volt AC wall current for the both Explorer 300 and 500 BGAN terminals.
MPN-403682C SKU-BGANAE007 |
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| BGAN Optimized Laptop |
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.
SKU: LAPTOPGCX
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| 80 Watt Foldable Solar Panel |
Charge your Explorer 500 BGAN terminal with a 80 watt foldable solar panel in no-power locations. |
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| Explorer 500 Contents |
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► Explorer 500 BGAN Terminal
► Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
► AC/DC Recharger with Universal (International) Power Adapters. |
| Terminal Capability |
Internet, Email, Phone, VoIP, FTP, FoIP (Fax), SMS Text, Video Streaming |
| Internet Connection Speed |
Class 2 BGAN - 464 Kbps down x 448 Kbps up with standard IP connection |
| Service |
Standard BGAN Service by Ground Control |
| BGAN Rx/Tx Frequencies |
L-band, Rx @ 1525.0-1559.0 MHz, Tx @ 1626.5-1660.5 |
| EIRP |
+15.1 dBW Max Radiated Power |
| Wireless LAN |
Not available |
| Interfaces |
Ethernet (RJ45) , Phone (RJ11), USB (supports UDI ISDN) |
| Other Ports |
Power & Charge Port (15 volts input) |
| Phone Features |
Call forwarding, call barring, call waiting, call holding, call transfer |
| Streaming Services 1:1CIR |
32Kbps, 64Kbps, 128 Kbps |
| Bluetooth |
V 1.2, 25 Meter radius, Support for Cordless handset, headset, and serial port. |
| Dimensions |
8.5" x 8.5" x 2.0" (217 x 217 x 52 mm) |
| Weight |
3.3 lbs (1.5 kgs) |
| Onboard Battery Life |
36 hours on standby, 1.5 hours continuous transmitting/streaming @ 144 Kbps |
| Power |
10 to 16 volts DC (15 volts standard), 110 to 240 volts AC |
| Power Usage |
Standby = 0.8 watts (typical), Transmit = 14 Watts, Charging 38 Watts max |
| Humidity |
95% RH at +40°C (+104F) |
| Operating Temperatures |
+32° F to +131° F (0˚ C to +55˚ C) operating with battery, or -25˚ C to +55˚ C without battery. |
| Battery Charging Temperature |
+32° F to +113°F (0˚ C to 45˚ C) |
| Battery Storage Times |
1 year @ 68° F (or less), 3 months at 113° F , 1 month @ 140° |
| Battery recharge time |
less than 3 hours |
| Rain / Water / Dust: |
IP54 Compliant dust and spray protection from any direction |
| Robustness |
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0.5 m/1.64 ft drop on concrete with 95% survival |
| PDF Brochure & Specs |
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The Explorer 500 Brochure & Specifications |
While there are other resellers you could choose to purchase your BGAN equipment and service from... with Ground Control, you are working with a BGAN Internet Service Provider and not just a reseller. We also provide a no-cost BGAN Firewall option for high-security, and Auto-Registration pre-configuration for one-button activations... and many many other benefits. Please speak with a Ground Control sales representative to help you find the most cost effective satellite communications solution for any situation.
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Delivers high-speed Internet of up to 464 Kbps.
BGAN service can be expensive. 
