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EXPLORER 727
Comms-on-the-move BGAN terminal
Comprehensive communcation hub
for vehicles
EXPLORER 727 is a high-speed, vehicular
broadband system. It consists of three fully
integrated units – a transceiver, an IP handset
and a roof mountable antenna.
Live media broadcast, defense or
humanitarian operations requires
communication equipment that you can
always rely on. With EXPLORER 727 you get
the most comprehensive and best in class
Mobile Communication Hub.
Specications
Dimensions
Transceiver H / W / D: 42.5 / 231 / 273 mm
1.67 / 9.72 / 10.63 inches
Antenna H / W: 152 / Ø477 mm
6.3 / Ø18.76 inches
Weight
Antenna: 6 kg / 13.2 lbs
Transceiver: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
Global Services
Voice: 4 kbps AMBE+2
Premium voice: 3.1 kHz audio, 64 kbps
(@ elevation > 20° on-the-move / > 5° on-the-pause)
Standard IP: Up to 492 kbps
Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128, 256 kbps
(256 kbps @ elevation > 45° on-the-move / > 5° on-the-pause)
BGAN X-Stream: Min. 384 kbps on-the-pause
ISDN: UDI 64 kbps / RDI 56 kbps
(@ elevation > 20° on-the-move / > 5° on-the-pause)
SMS: 160 characters
Guaranteed service: Works above 5° elevation
Inmarsat frequencies: 1525.0 – 1559.0 MHz (Rx)
1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz (Tx)
Recommended antenna cable
Cable loss max / min: 20 dB@1.62 GHz &
1ΩDCloop resistance
3 dB @ 36 MHz / 4 dB @
54MHz
High-speed broadband on-the-Move
The antenna automatically tracks satellite
positions enabling high-speed connectivity
while on-the-move. Simultaneous 432 kbps
data and phone calls – even at speeds in
excess of 200 km/h.
Mobile Communication
Place the antenna on the roof of your
vehicle to turn it into a complete mobile
communication hub. Provides access to the
internet and phone networks instantly.
General
User Interface: Power On/Off button. DC
power input connector with
Remote on/off and locking
mechanism. Status LEDs for
Power, Transceiver, Antenna,
and Messages. Web interface.
Factory default reset.
Languages: UK, FR, DE, ES, RU and CN
Approvals: CE, GMPCS, FCC
Inmarsat Land Class 10 Type
Approval (Vehicular)
Interfaces
2 x Analogue RJ-11 phone/fax interfaces
4 x LAN interfaces
Connector type: RJ-45
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Data rate: 10/100 Mbps
Max. cable length: 100m / 328ft (Cat5 UTP)
Standard: ISO/IEC 8877:1992 and
IEEE 802.3 (1998 edition)
1 x ISDN interface
Connector type: RJ-45
I/O connector: 5 pin general purpose I/O
Antenna Connector: Transceiver, TNC-Socket,
Female
Antenna, TNC-Socket, Female
BGAN SIM-Card slot
Environmental conditions
Temperature
Operational: -25 to +55°C / -13 to 131°F
Survival: -40 to +80°C / -40 to 176°F
Storage: -40 to +85°C / -40 to 185°F
Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing
at +40°C / +104°F
Water and dust (IP-rating)
Transceiver: IP30
Antenna: IP56
Subject to change without notice.
Live streaming - or store-andforward
Facilitates both live streaming and store-andforward and enables direct transmissions from
the hot spots of the world. Utilize the highest
streaming rates available on BGAN with BGAN
X-Stream when the terminal is standing still
(on-the-pause).
Power
DC input range: 10.5-32VDC
Power (max)@10.5-32V.: 150W (incl. antenna &
PoE output)
Other features
Telephone Functionality
Phone book, message indication, restricted dialing
and traffic logging.
Set-up and Router Functionality
Webserver, Built-in NAT Router, Admin control (password protected), DHCP, Network
Management, Remote Management, SIP Server,
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE),
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Package
EXPLORER 727 transceiver
EXPLORER 727 tracking antenna
Antenna cable, coax w/ TNC plug (2.7m & 8m /
8.8ft & 26ft)
Standard ethernet cable (5m / 16.4ft)
24V DC input cable (6m / 19.7ft) with 5 additional
wires for I/O connectors
Thrane IP handset w/ cradle & coiled cable
Antenna mounting kit (fixed / rail)
Getting started kit: Quick start guide, CD with
manuals
Product number
403722A-00502 EXPLORER 727 System,
desert sand antenna
403722A-00512 19” rack version, desert sand
antenna
403722A-20002 EXPLORER 727 System, white
antenna
403722A-20012 19” rack version, white antenna
For further information please contact:
Ground Control
www.groundcontrol.com
Tel: +1.805.783.4600
sales@groundcontrol.com
71-131691-B03 10.19 LMBU
www.cobham.com/satcom