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EXPLORER 8100GX Drive-Away Land System

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From: $35,999.00

SYSTEM FEATURES

  • 1.0m Auto-Acquire Drive-Away Antenna
  • One Piece Offset Feed Carbon Fiber Reflector
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and a Web-based User Interface for easy PC and Smartphone Configuration
  • Pointing error less than 0.1 degrees
  • Advanced Dynamic Pointing Correction
  • Harmonic Drive Gear systems
  • Advanced Blocking Zone Functionality
  • Swappable feed system enables switching to KA-SAT and Ku-band with optional conversion kits

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SKU: 408157C-50111

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Product Description

EXPLORER 8100GX Drive-Away Land System

The EXPLORER 8100 GX, manufactured by Cobham, gives users access to the world’s most advanced Auto-Acquire Drive-Away Land system to work with the lightning-quick Global Xpress satellite service, powered by Inmarsat.

Communication Continuity

Even when fierce winds shake and rattle your vehicle, or when people enter or exit your ride, the EXPLORER 8100GX keeps you connected with the unique “Dynamic Pointing Correction” system.  You can count on your antenna maintaining incredible accuracy as it automatically compensates for motion.

Cutting Edge Technology

The EXPLORER 8100GX boasts a swappable feed system.  That means users are able to switch between frequency bands (GX, Ku-band, KA-SAT) at will.  This gives you the full spectrum of service choices and the 8100GX’s lightning fast satellite acquisition which typically completes pointing in less than four minutes.

ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS
Receive Transmit
Frequency (GHz) 19.2 – 20.2 29 – 30
Antenna Gain 43.9 – 44.1 48.1 – 48.3
Cross Pol Isolation (dB) within 1dB >29.2 >24.2
Cross Pol Isolation (dB) On-Axis >30.7 >27.1
Beamwidth (degrees) at -3dB 1.0° 0.7°
Beamwidth (degrees) at -10dB 1.8° 1.2°
Antenna Noise Temp. (°K) at 30° Elevation 177° –
G/T – Comm (dB/°K) 21.5 dB/°K @ 30° EL
Midband
Radiation Pattern Compliance FCC/ETSI
Polarization RHCP (Tx) and LHCP (Rx)
BUC (NJT5830) 5 Watt Ka Band
LNB (NJR2825) Ka Band PLL
EIRP 55.3 dBW

 

MECHANICAL
Positioner Harmonic Drive
Azimuth ± 195°
Elevation 0-100° antenna boresight (mechanical)
Satellite Inclination ± 15°
Stowing & Deploying Up to 9° per second
Acquisition time <4 minutes from cold start (typical)

 

ELECTRICAL
RF Rx and Tx: Type F (75-ohm) connectors on ACU for modem interface
LNB (Ka) 19.2 – 20.2 GHz
Motors Low noise, brushless, DC
Antenna Control Unit Power Supply 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz Single Phase 500W or 1000W option available. BUC Voltage Nom. 48VDC
ACU to antenna cable 10m / 30” cable harness, incl. Rx, Tx, BUC power and control, antenna power and control
Power Consumption Motors Active – 290 Watts
Motors Idle – 55 Watts

 

ENVIRONMENTAL
Wind Speed: Operational (anchored) 112 km/h / 69 mph
Survival, deployed 130 km/h / 80 mph
Survival, stowed 161 km/h / 100 mph
Temperature: Operational -33° to +55°C / -27° to 131°F
Survival -40° to +80°C / -40° to 176°F
Rain <100 mm/hr
Humidity 0 to 100% (condensing)
IP Rating: Antenna IP-55
ACU / GX Modem IP-30

 

ACU AND GX MODEM SPECIFICATIONS
ACU GX Modem
Dimensions
(HxWxD)		 4.4 x 48.3 x 47.6 cm
1.7” x 19.0” x 18.7”		 4.4 x 48 x 33 cm
1.7” x 19.0” x 13”
Rackmount 1 Unit, 19” RU 1 Unit, 19” RU
Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
Display and Controls OLED display, Web Interface, 5 push buttons, 3 indicator LEDs and ON/OFF switch Web Interface, power LED and ON/OFF switch
Interfaces 2 x F-Connectors (Modem Rx/Tx)
1 x SMA-Connector (LNB Rx)
1 x N-Connector (BUC Tx)
1 x ODU Power & Comm
1 x BUC Power & Comm
2 x Serial Ports (RS-232 / RS-422)
6 x LAN Connectors, RJ45
1 x WLAN Antenna
1 x AC power input		 2 x F-Connectors (Rx/Tx)
1 x RS-422 (Modem Control)
1 x RS-232 (Modem Control)
1 x RS-232 (modem Console)
1 x LAN Connector, RJ45
1 x AC power input
Modem  – iDirect GX Core Module

 

REFLECTOR
Size 1.0m single piece carbon fiber reflector
Optics Offset, Prime Focus
Mount Geometry 2-Axis, Elevation over Azimuth

 

ANTENNA WEIGHT & MEASURES
Weight 60 kg / 132 lbs with GX feed / BUC / LNB
Length 156 cm / 61”
Stowed: HxW 35 cm x 100cm / 14” x 39”

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