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Inmarsat Regional BGAN Remote Antenna
The Regional BGAN Remote Antenna is intended to be used with the
Inmarsat Regional BGAN User Terminal (UT), when operating with
the Thuraya satellite.
The Regional BGAN Remote Antenna allows permanent or semi-permanent
installation of the Regional BGAN equipment, allowing the UT to
remain indoors while the antenna is located outdoors.
In addition to using the Regional BGAN Remote Antenna, which transmits
and receives data to and from the satellite, it is advisable to
use an external GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna (available
separately), which attaches to the UT via a separate cable and
connector. This will eliminate the need to periodically move the
UT to an external location in order to obtain a GPS fix. The Regional
BGAN Remote Antenna allows permanent or semi-permanent installation
of the Regional BGAN equipment, allowing the UT to remain indoors
while the antenna is located outdoors. In addition to using the
Regional BGAN Remote Antenna, which transmits and re ceives data
to and from the satellite, it is advisable to use an external
GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna (available separately),
which attaches to the UT via a separate cable and connector. This
will eliminate the need to periodically move the
UT to an external location in order to obtain a GPS fix.
Content of the package
The main antenna kit comprises:
Antenna unit (with 2 fixed mounting brackets and 2 U-bolts)
T-bar
Mounting plate (with 4 U-bolts)
Main cable (10m long)
Interface cable (short)
Magnetic compass
Inclinometer
Adjustment spanner
Ground pegs
Cable ties
Self-amalgamating tape
CD (containing pointing aid spreadsheet)
User manual (this document)
Please Note that in addition to this antenna kit it is necessary
to use one of either the:
Regional BGAN Remote Antenna Ground Mount Kit; or the
Regional BGAN Remote Antenna Wall Mount Kit which contain
the necessary hardware for each
of these two installation options
Mounting Options
The antenna is intended to be mounted in one of three configurations:
1) Free standing on a horizontal surface;
2) Permanently fixed to a horizontal surface;
3) Permanently fixed to a vertical wall.
Configuration (1) and (2) require the Regional BGAN Remote Antenna
Ground Mount Kit, and
configuration (3) requires the Regional BGAN Remote Antenna Wall
Mount Kit.
Dimensions
Antenna: 670 x 380 x 62mm including mounting brackets.
Floor mount kit (assembled - overall dimensions):
810 x 870 x 630(h)mm
Wall mount kit (overall dimensions): 350 x 200 x 330mm
Weight
Antenna, including common mounting hardware: 3.4kg
Floor mount kit: 3.2kg
Wall mount kit: 2.2kg
Temperature Range:
Operating: -50 to +55 degrees Celsius.
Storage: -50 to +80 degrees Celsius.
Altitude
Operational range: 0 - 5000m above mean sea level.
Storage / transport range: 0 - 15000m above mean sea level.
Wind Performance to specification: 80km/h in any direction;
No damage: 160km/h in any direction; when securely mounted using
the supplied mounting kit.
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