Explorer 710 Review

Portable and Lightweight BGAN Terminal

The new Explorer 710 is the world’s smallest Class 1 BGAN terminal and the first to take advantage of Inmarsat’s new service, BGAN HDR (High Data Rate), providing on-demand streaming. The Explorer 710 will deliver high-speed, ultra-portable satellite streaming at rates of up to 800kbps out of the box for broadcasting and other IP-based industry applications.

Features and Benefits

Broadband Data

• With standard IP at speeds up to 492kbps get access to email, the internet, corporate networks and send large file attachments over a secure connection

Streaming IP

• Through Inmarsat’s High Data Rate streaming service receive around 650kbps on-demand streaming

Simultaneous Voice and Broadband Data

• Make phone calls at the same time as accessing data applications via a standard desktop phone

Bring Your Own Device

• Users are able to connect their own devices such as Smart Phones for voice calling and connectivity. Other features includes a USB host interface, hot-swappable batteries, a large easy-to-use LED display and multiple interfaces to support a wide range of applications from any mobile phone

SMS

• Send and receive text messages via your laptop –
  up to 160 characters – to and from any mobile phone

Plug and Play Bonding

• Simply connect two EXPLORER 710’s and double the throughput via Ethernet to achieve IP streaming rates of over1 Mbps – closer to standard definition broadcast quality. A low- end VSAT capability in a portable BGAN form factor

Robust Hardware

• Terminals are lightweight and compact, yet reliable and durable with a humidity, dust, weather and temperature-resistant design

Easy to Use

• The system is easy to setup and operate; just plug in a laptop or PDA, or use the Bluetooth or ISDN interface, point the antenna towards the BGAN satellite

Global Coverage

• BGAN is accessible globally via the Inmarsat I4 network, except in the extreme Polar Regions

Technical Specifications

Weight

• < 3.5kgs (<7.7lbs)

Dimensions

• Height: 332mm (8.5”) Width: 279mm (8.5”) Depth: 54mm (2.0”)

Approvals (at launch)

• Inmarsat Class 1 Type Approval CE & FCC

Data Capabilities

Standard IP

• Background class of service Up to 492kbps

Streaming IP

• Guaranteed quality of service 32, 64, 128kbps
• Multiple IP streaming sessions simultaneously

BGAN X-Stream

• 256 kbps

High Data Rate Streaming

• Around 650kbps, Min300kbps (Half-channel HDR)

ISDN data

• UDI (64kbps) / RDI 56kbps

SMS

• 160 characters

Interfaces

Analogue RJ-11 phone / fax interface
2 x LAN interface

• Connector type: RJ-45
• Data rate: 10/100 Mbps
• Max. cable length: 100m / 328ft (Cat5 UTP)

1 x USB host interface

• Version: 2.0 (host)
• Connector type: A plug
• Charging: Up to 2A

2 x ISDN interface

• Connector type: RJ-45
• Max. units per port: 8, max. total power supplied 1W

1 x Transceiver/Antenna interface

• Connector type: TNC-TNC
• Max. cable length: 100m/328ft, single coax
• Max. cable loss: 1.4 / 20dB @ 1.5GHz

2 x BGAN SIM-Card slots
WLAN Access Point (not included in 403720A-00510)

• Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g

User interfaces

• PMOLED Display
• Five navigation keys
• Audio and LCD pointing aids
• LED indicators
• Compass

Tolerances

Ambient operating temp

• -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)

Storage (excl. battery)

• -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to +176°F)

Battery storage temperature

• 1 month: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
• 3 months: -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to +113°F)
• 1 year: -20°C to +20°C (-4°F to +68°F)

Water and Dust (Ingress protection) 

• Transceiver: IP52
• Antenna: IP66

Radio Specification

Inmarsat Frequencies

• 1518.0 – 1525.0 MHz (Rx) (EMEA)
• 1525.0 – 1559.0 MHz (Rx)
• 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz (Tx)
• 1668.0 – 1675.0 MHz (Tx) (EMEA)

Voice Capabilities

Voice

• Standard voice: 4kbps
• Premium voice: 3.1 kHz audio, 64kbps

Power

DC input range

• 10-32VDC

Power consumption

• Intelligent Power Management 65W (max.)

AC/DC power supply

• Input: 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz, 65W Output: 19VDC
• Connector type: 2.5 / 5.5 mm power jack

Battery

• Lithium ion, (rechargeable)

Stand-by time

• 36 hours

Receive time, max.

• 3h30m @ 492kbps

Transmit time, max.

• 2h30m @ 144kbps 1h30m @ 492kbps

EIRP

• 20 dBW ±1dB