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EXPLORER 8100GX Drive-Away Land System

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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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.

Developed completely in-house by Cobham SATCOM, the one-meter EXPLORER 8100GX Auto-Acquire Drive-Away antenna is designed to offer unparalleled performance, ensuring high quality connectivity on the Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) network.
EXPLORER 8100 features industry-leading fast satellite acquisition with pointing achieved typically in less than four minutes, making getting connected to a satellite a quick and easy process.

A swappable feed system allows users to change frequency bands from GX to Ku-band and KA-SAT, ensuring full choice of what services to use throughout the lifetime of the antenna.

The EXPLORER 8100GX enables users to access Inmarsat’s global Ka-band satellite service Global Xpress® and it joins the EXPLORER VSAT family of the most advanced Auto-Acquire Drive-Away Land systems available.

Uninterrupted Communication

You can enjoy continuous connectivity services with EXPLORER 8100GX even if the vehicle rocks due to high winds or people getting in and out thanks to our unique ‘Dynamic Pointing Correction system. The technology enables a high degree of pointing accuracy as the antenna automatically adjusts to compensate for movement.

Industry-Leading

EXPLORER 8100 features industry-leading fast satellite acquisition with pointing achieved typically in less than four minutes, making getting connected to a satellite a quick and easy process. A swappable feed system allows users to change frequency bands from GX to Ku-band and KA-SAT, ensuring full choice of what services to use throughout the lifetime of the antenna.

Reliable EXPLORER

EXPLORER 8100GX is developed completely in-house by Cobham SATCOM. It features genuine EXPLORER design, ensuring high-quality connectivity that is available even when other antennas would have lost their connection to the satellite. In the field, this means you can count on EXPLORER 8100GX to provide you with vital and global communications whatever the conditions.

ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS
ReceiveTransmit
Frequency (GHz)19.2 – 20.229 – 30
Antenna Gain43.9 – 44.148.1 – 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 -3dB1.0°0.7°
Beamwidth (degrees) at -10dB1.8°1.2°
Antenna Noise Temp. (°K) at 30°Elevation 177°–
G/T – Comm (dB/°K)21.5 dB/°K @ 30° EL
Midband
Radiation Pattern ComplianceFCC/ETSI
PolarizationRHCP (Tx) and LHCP (Rx)
BUC (NJT5830)5 Watt Ka Band
LNB (NJR2825)Ka Band PLL
EIRP55.3 dBW

 

MECHANICAL
PositionerHarmonic Drive
Azimuth± 195°
Elevation0-100° antenna boresight (mechanical)
Satellite Inclination± 15°
Stowing & DeployingUp to 9° per second
Acquisition time<4 minutes from cold start (typical)

 

ELECTRICAL
RFRx and Tx: Type F (75-ohm) connectors on ACU for modem interface
LNB (Ka)19.2 – 20.2 GHz
MotorsLow noise, brushless, DC
Antenna Control Unit Power Supply100 – 240 VAC, 50/60Hz Single Phase 500W or 1000W option available. BUC Voltage Nom. 48VDC
ACU to antenna cable10m / 30” cable harness, incl. Rx, Tx, BUC power and control, antenna power and control
Power ConsumptionMotors Active – 290 Watts
Motors Idle – 55 Watts

 

ENVIRONMENTAL
Wind Speed:Operational (anchored)112 km/h / 69 mph
Survival, deployed130 km/h / 80 mph
Survival, stowed161 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
Humidity0 to 100% (condensing)
IP Rating:AntennaIP-55
ACU / GX ModemIP-30

 

ACU AND GX MODEM SPECIFICATIONS
ACUGX 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”
Rackmount1 Unit, 19” RU1 Unit, 19” RU
Weight4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
Display and ControlsOLED display, Web Interface, 5 push buttons, 3 indicator LEDs and ON/OFF switchWeb Interface, power LED and ON/OFF switch
Interfaces2 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
Size1.0m single piece carbon fiber reflector
OpticsOffset, Prime Focus
Mount Geometry2-Axis, Elevation over Azimuth

 

ANTENNA WEIGHT & MEASURES
Weight60 kg / 132 lbs with GX feed / BUC / LNB
Length156 cm / 61”
Stowed: HxW35 cm x 100cm / 14” x 39”

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