




Thuraya Orion IP Marine Broadband Terminal
Thuraya Orion IP is a maritime-specific broadband terminal manufactured by Hughes Network Systems which supports broadband data communications at speeds up to 444kbps. Small, lightweight and easy to install, Thuraya Orion IP is suitable for both business and crew communications. The terminal has been designed for users who want to take advantage of a simple IP connection to leverage the value-added hardware and software solutions provided to them by Thuraya Service Partners.
WLAN port
The WLAN port on the BDU is a reverse polarity SMA jack. A flexible antenna with RP-SMA plug connector is supplied, part number HG2403RD-RSF.
To prevent blocking or attenuation of the WLAN signal, the BDU should be installed such that there is no metal blocking the radio path to the user’s device.
To prevent blocking or attenuation of the WLAN signal, the BDU should be installed such that there is no metal blocking the radio path to the user’s device.
Antenna port
The ADU (antenna) connects to the 50 Ohm female TNC connector antenna port on the BDU by an RF cable which carries L-band RF; signaling, & DC power (42Vdc) for the antenna. NOTE: The antenna cable carries DC power; do not connect or disconnect the antenna cable while the unit is powered on.
ONLY use the Thuraya Maritime Antenna Type HN321 with this BDU – use of other antennas may damage the BDU and Antenna and shall void the warranty.
ONLY use the Thuraya Maritime Antenna Type HN321 with this BDU – use of other antennas may damage the BDU and Antenna and shall void the warranty.
SIM card
SIM Card: The BDU requires a Thuraya SIM to be installed. Insert the SIM (supplied by your service provider) into the SIM card holder with the metal contacts facing down. A SIM card cover is supplied as an accessory with the BDU and may be utilized if desired. Use this to prevent accidental removal of the SIM card or if additional security is required. Note: the following tool (not supplied) is required to fit the SIM Card Cover: Screwdriver, Torx 8 (for a metric M2.5 screw). See Figure 1-3 for attaching the SIM card cover.

Figure 1-3. Fitting the SIM card Cover
Figure 1-3. Fitting the SIM card Cover
System power requirements
There is one power connection on the BDU. This must be connected to a 12 or 24Vdc supply. Power requirements and consumption are as follows:
Voltage Input Minimum | 10V |
Voltage Input Maximum | 32V |
Total Current for ADU and BDU (Max. @12V) | 12A |
Required Fuse | 15A |
Table 4. System power requirements
Fuse
The fuse is a 15 Amp, fast blow, ATO blade fuse. The installed part is from Littelfuse, part number 0257015. To replace the fuse, pull fuse out of fuse holder (pliers may be needed to grip fuse) and press new fuse into fuse holder. Spare fuses are provided with your Thuraya Mobility terminal.
THURAYA ORION IP (THURAYA-IP-ORION) Features:
- Size (Above Deck Unit)
277 mm x 391 mm - Weight (Above Deck Unit)
3.2kg - Standard IP
Up to 444kbps - Streaming IP
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 384kbps
THURAYA ORION IP Specification
Physical Characteristics
Weight (BDU) | 2.2 kg |
Weight (ADU) | 4.0 kg |
Size (BDU) | Size (BDU) |
Size (ADU) | 319mm x 277mm |
Packet Data Services | |
Streaming IP | 384 kbps |
Standard IP | 444 kbps |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | -25°C to +55°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 95% RH at 40°C |
Mechanical Vibration | 200-2000 Hz, 0.3 m²/s³ MIL-Spec 810B |
Unpacked Drop | 0.5m (cosmetic damage only) |
Ingress Protection (ADU) | IP56 |
Compliance and certifications
CE, EMC 301 444, 301 489, IEC 60950 | |
External Power | |
Main power input | 10-32VDC |
Maximum current | 12A |
Interfaces
Connectors | 4 Ethernet (PoE-IEEE 802.3af standard) Note: 48Vdc for PoE devices is supplied over the TX, RX pairs. It is active only when an 802.3af compliant device is plugged in. The other pairs (4, 5, 7, and 8) are unused. |
User Interface | Web-based graphical user interface accessible via standard web browser |
External Connector | Thuraya Satellite tracking antenna HN221(Land-mobile) |
WLAN Connectivity |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standard with:
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