Cobham Sailor EXPLORER 540 Dual Mode BGAN M2M & Cellular Terminal (C1D2 Approved)

Description

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Operational Overview

The Cobham Sailor EXPLORER 540 Dual Mode BGAN M2M & Cellular Terminal (C1D2 Approved) is a type-approved commercial marine land-mobile system engineered for high-reliability deep-sea and offshore vessel operations. Compliant with international IMO/SOLAS and IEC standards, the unit is fully supplied, bench-tested, and supported worldwide by Seanav Marine from our Dubai Maritime City (DMC) technical facility.

Cobham EXPLORER 540 BGAN M2M Terminal is the world’s first BGAN M2M terminal designed to operate on both Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) and cellular 2G/3G/LTE networks, EXPLORER 540 delivers always available connectivity for critical monitoring and control applications.

The Explorer 540 is a rugged, C1D2-certified BGAN M2M employing Inmarsat’s BGAN service network to provide a reliable, global, two-way IP data service. It is designed to connect monitoring and control applications in remote, unmanned locations, providing visibility and management of those assets. By combining BGAN M2M with cellular connectivity in the same terminal, EXPLORER 540 gives users the opportunity to choose the best carrier for any location.

EXPLORER 540 is the only Inmarsat BGAN M2M terminal to offer dual mode operation, which provides unique flexibility and M2M data communication cost-control, as it ensures the most cost-effective communication service can be chosen depending on location. Securing continuity of M2M IP data transfer, which often originates in hard to reach, remote locations, dual-mode operation delivers significant failover capabilities with automatic switching between BGAN and cellular networks .

Key Engineering Features & Operational Advantages

• BGAN M2M certified and BGAN Class 2 Type Approved for services such as BGAN Link
• Lightweight & rugged IP66 design ensures durability so no enclosure needed; pole-mount included
• Simple to set up and operate
• Versatile power options with both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10-32VDC input
• Two cable glands for easy installation of standard power and Ethernet cables into the back housing
• Remote management of the terminal via SMS including configuration, debugging, and access to the web interface
• The optional cellular 2G/3G/LTE Modem is an integrated part of the design
• Automatic failover between BGAN and the cellular network ensures continuous connectivity.

Comprehensive Marine Technical Specifications

Comparative Maritime Performance Matrix

Statutory Maritime Compliance & Type Approvals

The Cobham Sailor EXPLORER 540 Dual Mode BGAN M2M & Cellular Terminal (C1D2 Approved) conforms to the highest standards of international maritime safety. It is designed to satisfy IMO (International Maritime Organization) performance standards, SOLAS Chapter V/IV mandates, and IEC 60945 environmental requirements. The equipment is accepted across major IACS classification societies including DNV, Lloyd’s Register (LR), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), and ClassNK for newbuild outfitting and drydock retrofits.

Seanav Marine Support, Workbench Calibration & Global Supply

Seanav Marine operates from Dubai Maritime City (DMC), offering end-to-end supply, inspection, workbench testing, and lifecycle support for Cobham Sailor equipment. All units undergo electrical functional testing and firmware verification before dispatch to shipyards and ports worldwide, backed by dedicated technical support and swift turnaround times.

Frequently Asked Questions (AEO – Answer Engine Optimization)

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