| Characteristic | Description / Value |
|---|---|
| Satellite transmit frequency | 1626.5 ... 1660.5 MHz |
| Satellite receive frequency | 1525 ... 1559 MHz |
| GPS frequency | 1574.42 ... 1576.42 MHz |
| SAT continuous TX time | Up to 3.25 hours at 128 kbps |
| SAT continuous RX time | Up to 5.5 hours at 128 kbps |
| SAT standby time | Up to 36 hours |
| Input voltage | +12 VDC / +24 VDC nominal |
| Power consumption | Transmit: < 20W Narrow beam w/o tansmit: 3W Idle (regional beam): < 1W |
| Dimension and Weight Indoor unit Outdoor unit |
150 x 216 x 45 mm / 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs) 385 x 385 x 33 mm / 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs) |
| Operating temperature | -40 ... +75°C |
| Storage temperature | -55 ... +75°C |
| Humidity | 95% RH @ +40°C |
| Wind loading (outdoor unit) | Survival wind loading (with optional mount) up to 100 mph |
| Protection | IP40 (indoor unit), IP65 (outdoor unit) |
| Interfaces | Ethernet connection (RJ45) USB–Type B for connection to configuration PC RS-232 (DB9) to external NMEA 0183-based GNSS device (e.g., GLONASS receiver) TNC connection on the IDU to the external antenna |
| Cable | 10 meters RF antenna cable (included in delivery) |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Network Systems |
BGAN satellite modems are connected via Ethernet to Meteo-40. The BGAN modem itself is configured via the software provided by its manufacturer. Refer to the modem user manual for further details. e.g. network registration.
Select a LAN switch from the dropdown list in the Communication→LAN menu of the Meteo-40 web interface to supply the modem. Deselect the checkbox LAN online, whenever CECS is on to prevent excessive traffic.
Go to the Communication→Online menu and copy the Ammonit tunnel address of the data logger, e.g., https:// dnnnnnn.tunnel.ammonit.com. Disconnect the data logger from your PC and / or LAN. After entering the copied address in your browser, you should be able to log into the Meteo-40 web interface via the satellite connection.
Refer to the Meteo-40 user manual for further details about the BGAN modem configuration.