







Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal
At the forefront of a new era of high-speed ultra-portable satellite streaming BGAN terminal, EXPLORER 710 is a sophisticated communication tool for broadcasting and other IP based industry applications.
BGAN but faster
EXPLORER 710 provides streaming rates over 600 kbps out of the box, when using new high data rate streaming.
With EXPLORER 710, you can leverage the fastest on-demand video streaming via satellite with guaranteed QoS to enhance the quality of live broadcasts and remote communication.
Unique possibilities
Continuing the tradition of technology leadership started when the EXPLORER team introduced its first BGAN terminal in 2005, EXPLORER 710 introduces several advanced new features.
Uniquely, it has the ability to bond the signals from multiple EXPLORER 710 terminals via Ethernet to achieve IP streaming rates of 1 Mbps or even higher - closer to standard definition broadcast quality.
Bring your own device
EXPLORER 710 also introduces Smart Phone apps to the world of BGAN connectivity, enabling users to wirelessly connect their own devices for voice calling and connectivity.
It's light, compact, tough and incredibly reliable. It opens more possibilities for connecting devices, offering more flexibility. It's ultra-portable, so you can be set-up within minutes of arriving on scene.
Next generation
EXPLORER 710 is the complete package, featuring touches like a USB host interface, hot-swappable batteries, easy-to-use LED display and multiple interfaces.
It's the world's smallest and lightest Class 1 BGAN terminal and the first platform to make use of new high data rate streaming as standard, so is a true next generation BGAN terminal.
Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal Includes
- EXPLORER 710 Satellite Terminal with removable antenna
- 403732B-005: EXPLORER 710 Transceiver
- 403703B-005: EXPLORER 710 Antenna
- EXPLORER 710 Softshell Case (403720B-050)
- Short Antenna Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
- 100-240V AC/DC Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
Voice
Stay only a voice call away from friends, family or colleagues even when in the remotest of areas.
SMS
Send a message through your device to an email address or SMS number. Not all mobile networks allow you to send text messages to satellite networks and as a result text messaging can be unreliable. Please check with your provider or contact us for further information.
Tracking
Automated tracking is available on this device meaning contacts back home can follow your journey or you can monitor the movement of your assets.
High Speed Data
This unit offers speeds capable of loading basic web pages, email and video. Airtime costs can quickly build up so make sure you setup usage alerts with us to keep on top of your spending.
EXPLORER 300 | EXPLORER 510 | EXPLORER 710 | |
Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.4 kg | 3.5 kg |
Size (H x W x D) | 170 x 217 x 52 mm | 202 x 202 x 52 | 332 x 279 x 54 mm |
Battery | Li-Ion – 30h standby 3h – standard voice 1h30 upload @ 96 kbps |
Li-Ion – 24h standby 2h10 upload @ 128 kbps 2h10 Streaming @ 128kbps |
Li-Ion – 24h standby 4h upload @ 128 kbps 1h45 Streaming @ HDR |
Ingress Protection Rating | IP54 | IP66 | Terminal IP52 Antenna IP66 |
Single/Multi-user | Single (1 IP-address) | Multi | Multi |
Standard Voice | 4 kbps (AMBE+2) | 4 kbps (AMBE+2) via SIP | 4 kbps (AMBE+2) |
Premium Voice | 3.1 kHz Audio, 64 kbps via SIP |
3.1 kHz Audio, 64 kbps | |
ISDN Data | UDI 64 kbps / RDI 56 kbps | ||
Standard IP | Up to 384 kbps | Up to 464 kbps | Up to 492 kbps |
Streaming IP | 32, 64 kbps | 32, 64, 128 kbps | 32, 64, 128, 192, 256,+280, +384, +580 kbps |
BGAN X-Stream | Minimum 384 kbps | ||
HDR Streaming | Minimum 580 kbps | ||
Asymmetrical HDR | Yes | ||
Built-in Bonding | Up to two HDR channels | ||
Text (SMS) | 160 characters | ||
LAN (Ethernet) | 1 port | 2 ports | |
ISDN | 1 port | ||
Phone/Fax (2-wire) | 1 port | 1 port | |
USB | 1 USB Host port | 1 USB Host port | |
WLAN | 802.11a/b/g | 802.11a/b/g | |
Bluetooth | Class 2 | ||
Antenna | Integrated | Integrated | Detachable < 100m |
Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal General Specifications:
Dimensions | 332 x 279 x 54 mm 13.07 x 10.98 x 2.13 inches |
Weight (including battery) |
3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs Antenna: 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs Transceiver: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
Global Services |
Voice: 4 kbps AMBE+2 Premium voice: 3.1 kHz audio, 64 kbps Standard IP: Up to 492 kbps Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128 kbps (256 kbps & BGAN X-Stream) High Data Rate Streaming: Min. 600 kbps Min. 300 kbps (Half-channel HDR) ISDN: UDI 64 kbps / RDI 56 kbps SMS: Not supported |
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) |
EIRP | 20dBW ±1dB |
User Interface | PMOLED Display, 5 navigation keys, Audio and LCD pointing aids and LED indicator, Compass |
Languages | ENG, FR, DE, ES, RU and CN |
Approvals |
Inmarsat Class 1 Type Approval at launch CE & FCC at launch. Other approvals TBC |
Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal Interfaces Specifications:
1 x Analogue RJ-11 phone/fax interfaces | |
2 x LAN (RJ-45) interface | Power over Ethernet: PoE Cl. 2 on one RJ-45 interface Max. cable length: 100m / 328ft (Cat5 UTP) |
1 x USB host interface | 2.0 (host), Charging up to 2A |
1 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 loss: 1.4 / 20dB @ 1.5GHz |
WLAN Access Point | Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g |
1 x BGAN SIM Card Slot |
Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal Environmental Conditions Specifications:
Temperature | Operational (ambient): -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 | Transceiver: IP52 / Antenna: IP66 |
Relative Humidity | 95% non-condensing at +40°C / +104°F |
Cobham Explorer 710 BGAN Satellite Terminal Power Specifications:
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: 24 hours (to be confirmed) Transmit time, max.: 2h30m @ 144 kbps (25°C / 77°F) 1h30m @ 650 kbps Receive time, max.: 3h30m @ 492 kbps |