Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 527 BGAN Satellite Terminal User Manual

User manual for the Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 527 BGAN satellite terminal, covering setup, interfaces, web interface, maintenance, specifications, and AT…


Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 527 BGAN Satellite Terminal User Manual - cover page
Brand
Thrane&Thrane
Category
Communications equipment
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
152
File format
PDF
File size
2.3 MB
Published
10 November, 2026
Updated
10 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
11967340E9E74B5BF599352B6E2C1446

About this manual

The EXPLORER 527 is a land-vehicular rack-mountable terminal with a tracking antenna that provides high-speed data and voice communication via satellite through the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN). The manual is intended for anyone who is using or intends to use the EXPLORER 527.

The manual covers the BGAN system and services, getting started with SIM card insertion, installation, antenna and cable connection, power-up and PIN entry, use of the display and keypad, interface setup, the built-in web interface, maintenance and troubleshooting, technical specifications, and AT commands. It is document TT 98-123789-D, release date 27 February 2007.

What's inside

  • Safety summary
  • About this manual
  • Introduction
  • Getting started
  • Using the display and keypad
  • Using the interfaces
  • Using the web interface
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Technical specifications
  • AT commands

Specifications

Data rateUp to 492 kbps
NetworkBroadband Global Area Network (BGAN)
MountingLand-vehicular rack-mountable
AntennaRooftop tracking antenna
Antenna safety distanceMinimum 1 m to the side and above the antenna
Supported connectionsPhone, fax or computer

Frequently asked questions

What kind of terminal is the EXPLORER 527?

It is a land-vehicular rack-mountable terminal with a tracking antenna that provides data and voice communication via satellite through BGAN.

What data rate does BGAN support according to the manual?

BGAN offers high-speed data up to 492 kbps and voice telephony.

What safety distance should be kept from the active antenna?

Keep a minimum safety distance of 1 m to the side and above the antenna when the EXPLORER 527 is on.

What can I connect to the EXPLORER 527?

You can plug in a phone, fax or computer; the manual also covers LAN and USB service interfaces.

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