Inmarsat EXPLORER 500 User Manual page 19

User interfaces
The keypad and display are used for pointing the antenna, for displaying status and for changing
simple parameters.
To obtain full access to all features and for ease-of-use, you should use a computer
(a PC, Laptop or similar) and one of the following:
• The web interface. A built-in web interface for easy configuration and daily use. The web
interface is accessed from a computer connected to the EXPLORER 500, using an Internet
browser. No installation of software is needed if you connect using LAN. If you connect using
USB you need to install a USB driver for the computer to recognize the EXPLORER 500. See
Using the USB interface on page 67.
For further information on the web interface, see Chapter 5, Using the web interface.
• The BGAN LaunchPad from Inmarsat. BGAN LaunchPad is a computer application used to
control terminals in the BGAN system. LaunchPad is provided on the Inmarsat BGAN CD-ROM
supplied with your EXPLORER 500. For information on how to use the LaunchPad, refer to the
manual on the Inmarsat CD-ROM.
Additionally, it is possible to control the EXPLORER 500 using AT Commands. Refer to Appendix B,
AT commands.
Antenna
The white part of the EXPLORER 500 is the antenna module. The antenna module comprises a GPS
(Global Positioning System) antenna, a BGAN antenna and a Bluetooth antenna.
Compass
The EXPLORER 500 also provides a compass to help positioning the
antenna. For further information on how to use the compass, see
Pointing the antenna on page 21.
Battery
The EXPLORER 500 comes with a rechargeable battery, which is easily inserted. The battery is
automatically recharged when power is applied to the EXPLORER 500. Steady green light indicates
that the battery is charging.
SIM card
The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card used for the EXPLORER 500 is a standard SIM card,
which is acquired from the Airtime Provider.
The EXPLORER 500 requires a SIM card to go online and to access the settings of the
EXPLORER 500. Without a SIM card you can only see the Main screen of the display system
showing battery status etc. Using the web interface, you can view the properties of the
EXPLORER 500 and upload software without inserting a SIM card. Upload of software, however,
requires an Administrator user name and password.
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