COBHAM EXPLORER 8000 Series User Manual

EXPLORER 8000 series Drive-Away VSAT System
98-145510-E Chapter 2: Introduction 2-2
The auto-deploy system allows personnel with minimal satellite experience to easily
configure and operate this terminal enabling the user to access any broadband application
over satellite.
The EXPLORER VSAT systems are easy to install, set up, and commission by a non-specialist
technician. The system has the following system units:
1. One 2-axis semi-stabilized antenna for either Ku or Ka VSAT satellites.
2. One 1-Rack-Unit Antenna Control Unit (ACU) containing keypad and display and
LAN/WLAN ports for system access and internal communication.
VSAT modem: Apart from the two units that make up the EXPLORER VSAT system, you
need a VSAT modem to provide the IP services on the RF link. For a list of supported VSAT
modems see VSAT modem unit on page 2-9.
The antenna provides a stable RF link and the modem provides services on the RF link.
2.1.2 Satellite service
The EXPLORER 8100 operates in the Ku-band (10.7 to 14.5 GHz) or the Ka-band (Viasat
eTRIA,19.7 to 30 GHz), depending on the EXPLORER 8100 model.
The EXPLORER 8120 operates in the Ku-band (10.7 to 14.5 GHz).
Service capabilities are determined by the connected VSAT modem.
2.1.3 Service activation
The service is activated by your service provider. For details, contact your service provider.
Figure 1: Major system components, example with EXPLORER 8100
Reflector
RF assembly
Antenna positioner
ACU with keypad
and display
Modem with LAN
ports (Example)

COBHAM EXPLORER 8000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	COBHAM
Model	EXPLORER 8000 Series
Category	Marine GPS System
Language	English