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  • Page 1 Document Number: 98-150578-A Release Date: May 11 2016 Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane A/S. The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
  • Page 2 EXPLORER 122 User Manual FCC Regulatory Information Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) The enclosed hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 3 WARNING: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the terminal. The terminal should only be opened by a technician that is trained and certified to service the EXPLORER 122 Terminal. WARNING: This device emits radio frequency (RF) energy when in transmit mode.
  • Page 4 EXPLORER 122 User Manual About this Manual This manual contains information about the EXPLORER 122 Mobile Terminal, including installation procedures, webpage operations, and troubleshooting procedures. Supporting Documentation The following list provides documentation associated with this user manual. Product number Title...
  • Page 5 EXPLORER 122 User Manual Acronyms and Definitions IE ......... Internet Explorer IEEE ......Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - I - IF ......... Intermediate Frequency IP ......... Internet Protocol IP66 ......Ingress Protection LAN ......Local Area Network (Ethernet) - L - LHCP ......

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Installation ........................... 2-3 2.4 Powering Up ..........................2-4 2.5 Obtaining a GNSS Fix ........................2-4 2.6 Antenna Pointing ........................2-5 2.7 Connecting the EXPLORER 122 Terminal to Other Equipment ..........2-5 2.7.1 Interfaces ..........................................2-5 2.7.2 Wired Interface ........................................2-5 2.7.3...
  • Page 7 Figure 2-1. Terminal Location – Line of Sight ............................2-1 Figure 2-2. Terminal Mounting Hole Locations ............................ 2-3 Figure 2-3. Terminal Mounting Example ..............................2-4 Figure 2-4 EXPLORER 122 Terminal Connector Pinout Drawing ....................2-5 Figure 2-5 Power Harness Wiring ................................2-7 Figure 3-1. Login Screen ....................................3-3 Figure 3-2.
  • Page 8 Figure A-7. Cable Assembly - Step 5 ..............................A-7 Figure B-1. Ligado’s SkyTerra-1 Satellite Coverage Map......................... B-8 List of Tables Table 1-1. EXPLORER 122 Terminal Key Specifications ........................1-5 Table 2-1. EXPLORER 122 Terminal Connector Pinout Table......................2-6 Table 3-1. Network Status .................................... 3-5 Table 3-2.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the EXPLORER 122 Terminal The EXPLORER 122 is the smallest auto tracking terminal in the EXPLORER range of satellite terminals. It is a compact communications-on-the-move satellite terminal offering highly reliable real-time IP data connectivity, and the possibility of using EXPLORER Push-to-Talk and GPS tracking services across the coverage area.

  • Page 10: Features Of The Explorer 122 Terminal

    The guidelines below provide an overview of the terminal’s capabilities and basic operation. For detailed configurations, please contact your EXPLORER 122 retailer, or the Cobham customer support listed at the back of this manual. 1.2 Features of the EXPLORER 122 Terminal Key Features of the EXPLORER 122 l.include:...
  • Page 11 EXPLORER 122 User Manual 98-150578-A...

  • Page 12: Key Specifications

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 1.4 Key Specifications The key specifications for the EXPLORER 122 Terminal are summarized in Table 1-1 below. Category Specification Size: 250 x 146 x 62 (LxWxH mm.) Weight < 2 Kg Power Consumption 48 W max Antenna Receive G/T -21.0 dB/K at Zenith...

  • Page 13: Explorer 122

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Category Specification Shock (Survival) Transportation shock per IEC 60068-2-29, A = 180m/s , t = Approval FCC, IC Table 1-1. EXPLORER 122 Terminal Key Specifications 98-150578-A...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Unpacking The EXPLORER 122 Terminal is shipped in packaging materials that are uniquely designed for the product. The following packing list describes the contents of a typical EXPLORER 122 shipment: 1. EXPLORER 122 Terminal 2. Mating Connector (assembly required) Upon unpacking of the box, inventory the contents and inspect for sign of damages during shipping.
  • Page 15 EXPLORER 122 User Manual 98-150578-A...

  • Page 16: Installation

    User Manual 2.3 Installation The EXPLORER 122 Terminal is 250 mm long by 146 mm wide (excluding connector) and 62 mm high. The terminal is designed to be magnetically-mounted to a vehicular platform. Two size M5 mounting holes for magnetic mounts are located on the underside of the terminal as shown in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 17: Powering Up

    Figure 2-3. Terminal Mounting Example 2.4 Powering Up The EXPLORER 122 Terminal is designed to automatically start up when DC power is applied via an ignition sensor line. An ON/OFF power switch does not exist on the terminal. At the completion of its power-up sequence, the terminal will automatically search for GNSS and MSS satellite signals.

  • Page 18: Antenna Pointing

    The EXPLORER 122 Terminal offers the following wireless interface: • WLAN 2.7.2 Wired Interface The pinout for the EXPLORER 122 Terminal connector is shown in Figure 2-4 and Table 2-1. For more detailed cable instructions, refer to Appendix A. Figure 2-4 EXPLORER 122 Terminal Connector Pinout Drawing...

  • Page 19: Table 2-1. Explorer 122 Terminal Connector Pinout Table

    The terminal is designed to use +10 to +30 Volt Direct Current (VDC) negative ground vehicle power systems. For safety, the EXPLORER 122 Terminal should be installed in a circuit with an inline 7.5 A fuse that will trip during extended overcurrent events.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-5 Power Harness Wiring

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Figure 2-5 Power Harness Wiring When the ignition sense line is pulled low (less than 2 V), the EXPLORER 122 Terminal • performs a controlled shutdown sequence (under software control), de-registering and saving any relevant operational data before powering off.

  • Page 21: Wireless Interface

    User Manual 2.7.3 Wireless Interface 2.7.3.1 WLAN Interface To connect your WLAN-enabled device to the EXPLORER 122, perform the following: 1. Make sure that WLAN feature on your device is turned on. 2. Place the device near the terminal. 3. Search for available WLAN networks on your device.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Explorer 122 Terminal

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3 Connecting to the EXPLORER 122 Terminal The terminal will attempt to log in automatically to an available satellite network as soon as it is powered on. The user interface is presented as a web page that is accessible from the terminal.

  • Page 23: Web Browsers Supported

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.1.3 Web Browsers Supported The EXPLORER 122 Terminal may be accessed by using the latest released version of Google Chrome™. 98-150578-A...

  • Page 24: Login

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.2 Login The web server will present a login screen for the user to access all activities shown below. Without the proper user login, no terminal functionality or status is available from the web page. The terminal will be responsive to all login requests during all modes of operation.

  • Page 25: Status Tab

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.3 Status Tab The status bar is included at the top of each page. It displays the current status of the connection to the network and the latest GPS information (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Status Tab 3.3.1 Network...

  • Page 26: Gnss

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Table 3-1. Network Status Status Field Status Meaning Terminal is searching for the Searching forward link Terminal has acquired a Acquired forward link Terminal is registering with Registering the network Terminal logged in to the Online...

  • Page 27: Logs

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Description Fault Code Action Place terminal in environment less Over temp 0x61 - 0x63 than +70°C and power off until fault terminal cools down Under temp Place terminal in environment greater 0x69 - 0x6B fault than -40°C until terminal warms up...

  • Page 28: Versions

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.3.5 Versions This field displays the version number of each terminal software component. 3.4 Settings Tab The settings tab lists terminal settings that can be modified by the user. A description of each setting is listed below.

  • Page 29: Network Interface

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.4.1 Network Interface The Network Interface pane allows the user to set both the wired and wireless IP/subnet mask for the terminal (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Network Interface Pane Configure the Ethernet interface IP Address and Subnet Mask. These fields must be in dot notation (a.b.c.d) and contain a valid IP address.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-6. Dhcp Server - Active Leases

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual network device. This field must be specified as follows: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx, where xx is a two- digit hexadecimal number. The IP Address field specifies the IP address to be assigned to the network device with the corresponding MAC address. The IP address is specified in dot notation (a.b.c.d).

  • Page 31: Port Forwarding

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Static IP Assignments The IP address to MAC pairing for static IP assignments is contained in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. DHCP Server - Static IP Assignments Table Static Routes Static routes are configured and listed in Figure 3-10 Figure 3-10.

  • Page 32: Wireless Lan Interface

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Port Forward Assignments Any currently active port forwarding assignments will be shown in the Port Forwarding Assignments table (Figure 3-11). To add a port forwarding configuration, enter the following information into the Port Forwarding table: 1. Name – Set to the logical name of the service being forwarded. This name must not contain any white space and should consist of alphanumeric characters, hyphens or underscores.

  • Page 33: Satellite Interface

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual To configure the access point settings set the following: 1. SSID – This is also known as your network name. Provide a unique SSID for the network. The name must not exceed 32 characters. 2. Network Password – The terminal uses WPA2 encryption and requires a password. Use this field to set the network password for the WLAN.

  • Page 34: Administration Tab

    The Administration tab provides additional information and settings such as file uploads and user administration. 3.5.1 Antenna Pointing The EXPLORER 122 Terminal does not require pointing. This pane reports the current receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) of the terminals satellite network link (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-14. Antenna Pointing Pane 3.5.2 Crypto...

  • Page 35: Hw Diagnostics

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Figure 3-16. File Upload Pane 3.5.4 HW Diagnostics Hardware diagnostics executes any or all of the terminal built-in tests. These diagnostics test the basic functionality of the hardware components of the terminal. They can aid in finding the cause of any hardware faults reported by the terminal.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-19. Net Diagnostics Pane

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Figure 3-19. Net Diagnostics Pane 98-150578-A 3-15...

  • Page 37: Osd Status

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 3.5.7 OSD Status Over-the-Air Software Download (OSD) downloads new software into the terminal using the satellite link instead of a local file upload. This page displays the current status of any downloads in progress. OSD is a "trickle file download", using only idle capacity in the satellite link sent in the background (Figure 3-20).

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting, Maintenance, And Technical Support

    5.2. 4.1 Self-Tests The EXPLORER 122 has various self-tests to detect fault conditions. These tests are run on start-up and periodically during the terminal operation. These tests can also be run manually through the HW Diagnostics section 3.5.4. A list of these self-tests is provided in Table 5-1.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Guide

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Self Tests Description ENSM Verifies that RF transceiver’s operational state is FDD Real Time Clock Verifies the real time clock’s device id Rx Synthesizer Verifies that the RX PLL is locked Tx Synthesizer Verifies that the TX PLL is locked...
  • Page 40 EXPLORER 122 User Manual Problem/Observation Possible Cause Corrective Action Web server shows no Terminal position is unknown, Provide terminal with position fix GNSS signal is weak unobstructed view of sky as much as possible. Try to point terminal straight upward to...

  • Page 41: Preventative Maintenance

    The primary preventative maintenance for the EXPLORER 122 Terminal is to keep the equipment clean. Use a soft brush, moist sponge, and a clean cloth for this purpose. The radome should be visually inspected for any attached substances, which could potentially obstruct functionality (e.g., mud on the...

  • Page 42: Customer Support

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual 4.6 Customer Support Should your Cobham SATCOM product fail, please contact your dealer or installer, or the nearest Cobham SATCOM partner. You will find the partner details www.cobham.com/satcom where you also find the Cobham SATCOM Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solve the problem.
  • Page 43 EXPLORER 122 User Manual Appendix A - Power/Ethernet Cable Assembly Instruction This section provides guidelines for the Value-Added Resellers or end-user to assemble the power/Ethernet cables. The solder cup connector kit ships with the terminal. A.1 Required Tools The following tools are required to assemble the power/Ethernet cable: •...
  • Page 44 EXPLORER 122 User Manual The operating input voltage range for the terminal is 10 to 30 VDC and draws a maximum of 4.8 amperes. If the application requires an extended cable length, it is necessary to calculate the cable voltage drop to determine if the terminal is able to receive the minimum 10 volts for operation.
  • Page 45 EXPLORER 122 User Manual A.3.1 Physical Characteristics Parameter Conductor Construction 24AWG/2P 18AWG/3C Insulation HDPE Nom. Thickness 0.20 mm 0.38 mm Min. Thickness 0.15 mm 0.33 mm 1.00 ± 0.10 2.00 ± 0 0.15 Assemble Coating Mylar Drain Wire Tinned Copper 7/0.20...
  • Page 46 EXPLORER 122 User Manual Withstanding Voltage 1.5 KV min Spark Voltage 3 KV A.3.4 Electrical Characteristics Max. Conductor DC Resistance @20°C 87.6 Ω/km (24AWG) / 23.2 Ω/km (18AWG) Max DC Resistance Unbalanced @20°C Maximum Pair-to-Pair Ground Capacitance 330 pF / 100 m...

  • Page 47: Figure A-1. Cable Assembly Preparation

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Figure A-1. Cable Assembly Preparation 98-150578-A...

  • Page 48: Figure A-2. Connector Part Description

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual The bare ends on the stripped wire may require twisting to prevent fraying when the connector parts are slid over the cable. Slide the items over the cable in sequential order as shown in Figure A-2. Observe that the seal ring and red gasket are present.
  • Page 49 EXPLORER 122 User Manual Slide the seal ring to the end of the clamp ring as shown in Figure A-6. Figure A-6. Cable Assembly - Step 4 Assemble the seal nut and clamp ring as shown in Figure A-7. Figure A-7. Cable Assembly - Step 5...

  • Page 50: Figure B-1. Ligado's Skyterra-1 Satellite Coverage Map

    EXPLORER 122 User Manual Appendix B - Satellite Coverage Maps Figure B-1 shows the Ligado SkyTerra-1 satellite coverage map. Figure B-1. Ligado’s SkyTerra-1 Satellite Coverage Map 98-150578-A...

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