Product Description
TT-00-3721A Thrane Explorer 325 BGAN Land Vehicle Mobile Broadband Satellite Terminal
Whether you’re engaged in humanitarian operations, cargo transportation, broadcasts or telemedicine, you need easy deployable communication equipment you can always rely on. Regardless of time or place.
• Instant communication: Simply place the antenna on the roof, connect the antenna and your PC to the EXPLORER terminal, switch on the Thrane & Thrane IP Handset and the vehicle is turned into a mobile communication hub.
• Compact: The auto tracking antenna is compact and lightweight, ideal for vehicles on-the-move. It is designed for robust and durable use.
• No roaming: BGAN offers mobile broadband connectivity wherever you go at fixed pricing with no roaming fees.
With the EXPLORER 325 you know your cost of communication regardless of the number of borders you cross.
Overview
TT-00-3721A
Languages (web user interface): UK, FR, DE, ES, RU and CN
Approvals: CE, GMPCS, FCC, Inmarsat Land Vehicular Type Approval (Class 11)
Telephone Functionality
Phone Book
Message indication
Restricted dialing
Traffic logging
Set-up and Router Functionality
Webserver
Built-in NAT Router
Admin control (password protected)
DHCP
Network Management
SIP Server
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Easy to use and operate. Simply turn the unit on, and connect any laptop.
Up to 384 Kbps upload Internet speeds
Extremely reliable construction. Operates in extreme weather.
Internet service can be usage based, or pre-paid using standard BGAN Service Plans.
Includes IP handset phone(Plugs into IP port)
May connect any standard corded or cordless phone into the RJ-11 phone jack
Built-In magnetic roof mounts.
Works above 5° elevation (wider coverage area).
Web Interface for terminal status, phonebook management, and customization.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) POE, 1 phone (RJ-11) interfaces.
Integrated web console for system status, parameters.
Streaming IP services available 32, 64, 128 Kbps CIR 1:1 BGAN Streaming Services
Many more features – Please review the Explorer 325 Terminal Brochure
Tech Specs
TT-00-3721A
Thrane Thrane Explorer 325 BGAN Terminal Package
TERMINAL – Part# TT-3733A
Physical
Weight 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)
Dimensions 231 x 278 x 41mm (9.1 x 10.9 x 1.6”)
Global services
Voice: 4 kbps AMBE 2 or 3.1 KHz Audio
Data – Standard IP: 432/432 kbps
Data – Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128 kbps
SMS: Up to 160 characters
Antenna interface:
One connector, TNC-female (cable needs to be terminated TNC-Male both ends)
1525 to 1559 MHz: -94 dBm to -64 dBm
1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz: -9 dBm to 11 dBm
Power supply: 23.0 – 30.0 V DC
2-wire telephone interface
One connector: RJ-11 female.
600 ITU-T Rec. G.473, standard DTMF telephone.
Supported cable length: up to 100 meters.
LAN interface
Two connectors: RJ-45 female.
Conforms with IEEE 802.3 af, 10/100 Mbps.
Supported cable length: up to 100 m
PoE (max. 15.4 W) on each port,
Total PoE power: 32 W.
I/O interface
One connector with 5 configurable inputs/outputs.
Power
DC input range: 10.5 to 32V
Maximum consumption @ 10.5-32V.: 73W / 12V (including antenna) 70W / 24V
Output:
Open collector, Short circuit protected at 1.5 A and reverse polarization protected.
Open switch holdoff voltage: max. 32 V
Open circuit resistance: min. 130 KĂ
Closed switch voltage: max. 1 V DC at 50 mA
Input:
Input resistance: min. 130 KĂ
Voltage: Max. 32 V
Voltage High: Min. 2.2 V
Voltage Low: Max. 1.2 V
Power Input
Connector: Mixed D-Sub 7W2
Nominal 12/24 VDC (10.5 – 32 V DC; 11.5 A – 4 A)
Max. source impedance: 85 mĂ at 12 V, 500 mĂ at 24 V
Maximum 20 A at 24 V, 5 ms (start up)
Standby current
Ignition function, off: max. 15 mA
Remote on/off in DC connector, off: max. 2 mA
Ambient temperature
Operational: -25¢X to 55¢XC
Storage: -40¢X to 80¢XC
Relative Humidity 95% non-condensing at 40¢XC
Environmental
Water and Dust(Protection) Rating: IP31
ANTENNA – Part# TT-3058A
Type BGAN Class 11, land-vehicular mechanical tracking antenna
Polarization: RHCP
Rx Freq. Band: 1525.0 – 1559.0 MHz
Tx Freq. Band: 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz
GPS: 1575.42 MHz
Channel Spacing: 1.25 kHz
Antenna element Gain: (RX-band, min.): 9.4 dBi, Gain (TX-band, min.): 10.0 dBi
G/T: G/T -15.5 dBK
EIRP: 15.1 dBW 1 dB -2 dB
Return loss: Better than -10 dB/50
Elevation
Guaranteed service Works above 5° elevation
Terminal interface:
One connector, TNC-female(cable needs to be terminated TNC-Male both ends)
Recommended antenna cable(Cable loss max / min)
20 dB @ 1.62 GHz & 1 Ω DC loop resistance
3 dB @ 36 MHz – 4 dB @ 54 MHz
Cable losses:
RF attenuation: at 1660 MHz: max. 20 dB
RF attenuation: at 54 MHz: max. 4 dB
RF attenuation: at 36 MHz: max. 3 dB
DC resistance (loop): max. 0.6
Max. cable length, terminal to antenna:
• RG-223_U-01: 14 meter
• RG-214_U-01: 50 meter
• S-07262-BD: 70 meter
• S-10162-B-11: 92 meter
Antenna power supply:
23.0 – 30.0 V DC, 47 W max. continuous
Total antenna weight
3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) without magnets
4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) including magnets
Environmental
Water and Dust(Protection) IP Rating: IP-56 dust and water jet proof.
Ambient Temperature
Operational: -25° to 55°C
Storage: -40° to 80°C
Vibration(operational) Random spectrum 1.05 g rms x 3 axes:
5 to 20 Hz: 0.02 g2/Hz
20 to 150 Hz: -3 dB/octave
Vibration(nonoperational) Random spectrum 1.7 g rms 2 h x 3 axes 6 h total):
5 to 20 Hz: 0.05 g2/Hz
20 to 150 Hz: -3 dB/octave
*Vehicle motion:
Turning rate: 60°/s
Turning acceleration: 50°/s2
Induced acceleration: 0.5 g
Velocity: Max. 200 km/h see note below!
*Note that these specifications only apply for the antenna alone. The values will differ depending on the mounting method. Especially when the antenna is mounted with magnetic mount the max. velocity can be lower.
