COBHAM Explorer 8100

Introducing the all-new EXPLORER 8100 VSAT

A unique Dynamic Pointing Correction technology and an advanced carbon fiber reflector make the 1 meter EXPLORER 8100 the most advanced Auto-Acquire Drive-Away Land VSAT antenna available.

Uninterupted Communication

Traditional vehicle mounted ‘Comms-On-The-Pause’ VSAT antennas can lose connection to the satellite with even the slightest movement of the vehicle on its suspension caused by high winds or people getting in and out. EXPLORER 8100 isn’t a traditional VSAT antenna.
With EXPLORER 8100 you can enjoy continuous connectivity services even if the vehicle rocks thanks to a new and unique ‘Dynamic Pointing Correction’ system. Using lessons learned from Cobham SATCOM’s maritime stabilized VSAT antennas, EXPLORER 8100 offers the most reliable connectivity available in its class.

Reliably EXPLORER

EXPLORER 8100 is developed completely in-house by Cobham SATCOM. It features genuine EXPLORER design, which is already established and proven with Cobham SATCOM’s highly regarded EXPLORER BGAN and GX terminals.
It is designed to offer unparalleled Comms-On-The-Pause performance, 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 8100 to provide you with vital communications whatever the conditions.

Industry Best

EXPLORER 8100 features industry-leading fast satellite acquisition with pointing achieved in less than two minutes, making getting connected to a satellite a quick and easy process.
The system is available in both Ka- and Ku-band configurations and works with all major satellite networks. A swappable feed system allows users to change frequency bands, ensuring they have full choice of what services to use throughout the lifetime of the antenna.

SYSTEM FEATURES

• A genuine EXPLORER Design
• Rugged, Reliable 1.0m Drive-Away Antenna available as a multi-band (Ku/Ka) solution
• Single Piece 1.0m Offset Feed Carbon Fiber Reflector for Multi-Band Operation
• Built-in Wifi and a Web-based User Interface for easy PC and Smartphone Configuration
• Precision Polarization Drive in Ku-band configuration
• Harmonic Drive systems
• Inclined orbit satellite tracking
• Eutelsat Ka-band configuration includes
  > 3W transmit and receive integrated assembly (ViaSat eTRIA)

System includes (KA-SAT Version):

  > 1.0m Carbon Fiber Reflector for Multi-Band Operation
  > Configured for Eutelsat Broadband Services (satspeed NewsSpotter PRO SNG)
  > 3W transmit and receive integrated Feed assembly (ViaSat eTRIA)
  > 1RU EXPLORER Antenna Control Unit
  > Built-in Wifi and a Web-based User Interface for Easy Configuration

System includes (KU-Band Version):

  > 1.0m Carbon Fiber Reflector for Multi-Band Operation
  > Offset Feed Ku Band
  > 8 Watt extended range BUC
  > Multi-band LNB for International use
  > 1RU EXPLORER Antenna Control Unit
  > Built-in Wifi and a Web-based User Interface for Easy Configuration
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