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Thrane&Thrane EXPLORER 100 Getting Started

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1/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110

Getting started

with the
EXPLORER
Version 01
01.05.07
www.inmarsat.com/bgan
Whilst the information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty or
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    1/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 BGAN solutions guide Getting started with the ® EXPLORER 100/110 Version 01 01.05.07 www.inmarsat.com/bgan Whilst the information has been prepared by Inmarsat in good faith, and all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure its accuracy, Inmarsat makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose or use of the information.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Contents 1.0. Introduction 1.1. About this guide 1.2. Other sources of information 1.3. Upgrading software 2.0. Introducing the terminal 2.1. Physical characteristics 2.2. Interfaces 2.3. Services 3.0. Setting up the terminal 3.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.1. About this guide This document introduces the EXPLORER 100/100 terminal, and explains how to set up the terminals for use on the BGAN network, register with the network, and set up data, voice and text connections. It is intended for first time end-users, Distribution Partners, Service Providers and anyone who wants to use a BGAN terminal to connect to the BGAN network and use network services.

  • Page 4: Introducing The Terminal

    4/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 2.0. Introducing the terminal This section introduces the physical characteristics, interfaces and services available on the Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 100/110 (called the terminal in the rest of this document). 2.1.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Terminal

    5/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 3.0. Setting up the terminal This section explains how to set up the EXPLORER 100/110 terminal, and connect to the BGAN network. The steps described are: Installing BGAN LaunchPad on your computer.

  • Page 6: Installing Bgan Launchpad

    6/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Minimum system requirements for BGAN LaunchPad The following are the minimum hardware and software requirements for using BGAN LaunchPad to manage the EXPLORER 100/110 on your computer. Hardware requirements You must have the following on your computer: •...

  • Page 7: Powering On And Charging The Battery

    7/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 If you have already installed the battery, release and then remove it. Install the SIM card with the gold contacts facing inwards. Install the battery supplied with the terminal. Replace the battery cover by tightening the two fastening screws 3.3.
  • Page 8 8/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Take the EXPLORER 100/110 outside and open the stand so that the terminal is facing upwards with an open view of the sky. The following diagram shows the location of the GPS antenna in the terminal: Check the signal to see if the terminal has a GPS fix.
  • Page 9 9/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses 24 orbital satellites to fix the position of the terminal anywhere on the globe. • In normal operation, a GPS receiver, such as that built in to the Terminal, needs to be able to receive signals from at least three satellites so that it can then calculate latitude, a longitude and an altitude –...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Terminal To Your Computer

    Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB port on your computer and the USB port on the interface unit (or the USB adapter port on the EXPLORER 110). The first time an EXPLORER 100/110 is connected to a computer, it is detected as new hardware.
  • Page 11 11/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Connecting over Ethernet For the Ethernet interface to work without further configuration, you must set up a network connection on your computer using the static IP address information supplied by your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 12 Refer to the Solutions Guide document “BGAN and IP data connections” for further details. Interfacing with the BGAN terminal You have two ways of interfacing with the BGAN terminal when using the EXPLORER 100/110. • BGAN LaunchPad – Inmarsat’s easy to use software interface, that provides step by step instructions on connecting to the BGAN network and setting up satellite connections.

  • Page 13: Registering With The Network

    13/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 3.6. Registering with the network Establishing a connection with the BGAN network requires the careful orientation of the BGAN terminal towards the satellite, a process called pointing. Accurate and precise pointing is important, because a badly-pointed antenna can reduce the data rate achievable over the network.
  • Page 14 14/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Click on Help me setup BGAN and step through the on-screen instructions. BGAN LaunchPad suggests the recommended pointing angle and direction to correctly position the terminal. • Rotate the terminal left or right until it points in the correct horizontal direction, known as the azimuth.
  • Page 15 15/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 By default, BGAN LaunchPad opens a standard IP data connection after successful registration. The status zone reads Standard Data Connection Open. Ready for Phone, Text and Data. Using BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration Note the following about BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration: •...
  • Page 16 16/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Split operation of the EXPLORER 100/110 The EXPLORER 100/110 can be operated with the Interface Unit (or Indoor unit) separated from the Antenna Unit (Outdoor unit). The Thrane & Thrane split cable (not supplied) interconnects the two units, allowing for example, the Interface Unit to be placed inside a building and the Antenna Unit outside.

  • Page 17: Making Voice, Data And Text Connections

    17/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 4.0. Making voice, data and text connections You can connect to the terminal using any of the following interfaces: • USB, for IP data connections (you require an adapter for the EXPLORER 110).

  • Page 18: Making An Ip Data Connection

    18/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 If you can’t make a telephone call … If you can’t make a 4kbps voice call with an ISDN or RJ45 handset, check that the interface is enabled in BGAN LaunchPad. To do this: Select Terminal >...
  • Page 19 19/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Opening a standard data connection By default, when you first register with the BGAN network, the terminal opens a standard data connection. The standard connection is an always on, best effort connection and is suitable for most basic data requirements.
  • Page 20 20/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Opening a streaming data connection If you require a guaranteed data rate for your connection (if, for example, the application is time critical), you can connect using one of the two dedicated streaming connections, at the following data rates: •...
  • Page 21 21/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Select the required streaming connection, for example Streaming 64. The following message is displayed, asking you to confirm that you want to close your current connection and open a new connection, charged by time: Click on OK.
  • Page 22 22/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Opening a dedicated streaming connection In addition to the default connections, BGAN LaunchPad enables you to configure and open one or more dedicated streaming connections (you can associate one of the icons shown above with a dedicated streaming connection).
  • Page 23 23/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 The following screen is displayed: In this scenario, you have set up a dedicated streaming connection for Win Media. The Standard connection is currently open. Select the required dedicated streaming connection, for example Win Media. The...
  • Page 24 24/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 The Standard and the Win Media connections are both open. All traffic other than Win Media data continues to use the standard connection. You can open up to 10 dedicated streaming connections in addition to your default connection.
  • Page 25 25/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 The following screen is displayed: Right-click on the connection you want to check and select Edit. The Primary Connection screen is displayed, as shown below: Check the APN displayed in the Select APN field. If it is not correct, select the required APN from the drop-down list and click on OK.

  • Page 26: Making A Bluetooth Connection

    26/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 4.3. Making a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth and the EXPLORER 100/110 Interface Built-in antenna, Bluetooth class 1 v1.2 Supported Profiles • Cordless Telephone Profile (CTP) • Serial profile You can use the terminal’s in-built Bluetooth modem to open a Bluetooth voice connection or a •...
  • Page 27 27/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 Connecting from the terminal to your device The Bluetooth device must be placed within a maximum distance of 20m from the BGAN terminal. Note that this is the absolute maximum distance; the actual maximum distance may be shorter, depending on the conditions.

  • Page 28: Sending Or Receiving A Text Message

    28/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 installs two Bluetooth modems on your computer, one for BGAN LaunchPad and one for dial-up networking. BGAN LaunchPad automatically detects the Bluetooth connection and you can use your device to access Bluetooth services.
  • Page 29 29/29 Getting Started with the EXPLORER 100 and 110 The following screen is displayed: Refer to “BGAN LaunchPad Help” for details on using this screen. NOTE: When you receive a text message, the Text message icon in BGAN LaunchPad changes, and the number of new text messages displays.

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