2020-07-30
FELCOM 500
FleetBroadband brings ship-to-shore operational and social communications to the broadband IP era!
FURUNO’s Inmarsat FleetBroadband FELCOM 500 delivers faster, more cost-effective solution to maritime broadband data and voice communications on a global basis. Once installed, FleetBroadband will turn a ship into a broadband floating office where constant, simultaneous access to voice and multiple high-speed data services are available, transforming access to data at sea. Increasing levels of both operational and social communications can be conducted all at the same time through this new service. Navigators can obtain weather and chart updates* online in order to optimize their route planning and monitoring tasks, while all onboard can enjoy the benefit of the Internet, e-mail and VoIP calls to the head offices or their friends and family back home all via a single terminal.
FleetBroadband represents a quantum leap in terms of marine communication speeds. With its data capability of up to 432 kbps – more than three times the maximum for Fleet 77 service – the FELCOM 500 will alter the way mariners and vessels communicate, just as on-shore broadband data communications paved the way for the broadband IP era.
Network Redundancy delivers the best possible solution for maritime communications
Network redundancy means that the network has been designed in a way that allows for rapid recovery of service if a network component fails. Thus, if primary connection within the system goes down, the secondary connection will pick up the traffic to deliver constant network availability.
Dual FleetBroadband configuration
When dual FleetBroadband terminals are installed onboard through a network gateway, supplied locally, network redundancy can be facilitated in order to deliver constant network availability. As a result, the network remains active, even if one FleetBroadband terminal fails or the line of sight to the sattelite is obstructed so that reception of signal from the satellite is hampered. Automatic switch-over from one terminal to another is achieved without experiencing any network failure.
FleetBroadband coverage
In order to further enhance the quality of the services by optimizing the coverage area of the expanded constellation of three Inmarsat-4 satellites, Inmarsat has repositioned them to new orbit locations to create three new satellite regions.
FleetBroadband-VSAT network redundancy
By networking a FleetBroadband terminal and a VSAT terminal through a network gateway, supplied locally, fully automated selection of the best possible communications link based on availability and cost can be facilitated.
Setting VSAT as the primary connection option and FleetBroadband as the secondary, for example, the vessel can benefit from a fast network connection of 1-4 Mbps by default with a fixed flat rate, offering an economic communication solution. If VSAT connection is lost due to bad weather or the vessel is out of VSAT coverage, FleetBroadband will take over the connection to facilitate continued network connection. FleetBroadband delivers more constant network availability regardless of weather conditions anywhere around the globe.
*available in the future
Consists Of
Model / Part #
FB8000 IP Handset for FELCOM500/250
FB1500 FELCOM500 Antenna Unit, less cable
FB2000A Comm Unit for FELCOM500
000-167-889 Antenna Cable Assembly, 30 Meters, N-Type Connector (Male Plug) On One End
Standard Features:
A wide variety of maritime broadband communication services available
Simultaneous access to voice and high-speed data communications
Global coverage provided through three Inmarsat-4 satellites (except for polar regions)
IP handset and IP-PBX incorporated
Multiple IP handsets can be incorporated into the network by using the Ethernet hub
Wireless IP phones can be utilized (wireless LAN access points required)
Integrated Web server
Simplified installation through a compact antenna unit with a diameter of around 60 cm, weighing around 20 kg (FELCOM 500)
Communication Unit supporting all major communication systems carrying ports to facilitate plug-and-play system integration
Built-in NAT router facilitates smooth network integration to the Internet
Incoming indicators available (optional supply)
Features of Inmarsat FleetBroadband Service Application:
Selectable data rates for data communications according to needs: Standard IP:
Service providing best effort delivery of 432 kbps (FELCOM 500, 284 kbps for FELCOM 250) (connected through shared connection pipe: less traffic—higher throughput, and more traffic—lower throughput)
Data service charged for data sent and received
Suitable for typical office applications such as e-mail, web browsing, FTP, VPN, etc.
Guaranteed streaming data rates on demand, rates selectable from 32, 64, 128 or 256 kbps (no contention amongst those who are connected in the same network—guaranteed throughput at all times)
Suitable for bandwidth-hungry large data transfer, i.e., real-time streaming video and audio, Voice over IP, etc.
Service charged for the duration of the connection to the network
These dedicated streaming channels can run independently while the standard IP service is running in the background, meaning that a host of applications can be running simultaneously
Crystal clear voice telephony
4 kbps cost-effective, landline quality speech available
Supports one circuit switched service at any one time
Simultaneous use together with data communications
High stability in communication links achieves constant network availability even under harsh environmental conditions
Supports additional core voice and ISDN data capabilities for integration with legacy applications
ISDN compatibility available on FELCOM 500
SMS (up to 160 characters) and voice mail
Power Requirements:
10.8 - 31.2 VDC
Miscellaneous Accessories
Model / Part # MSRP - USD
FB8000 IP Handset for FELCOM500/250 $1,150.00
FB3000 INCOMING INDICATOR FELCOM500 $550.00
FEL-500-PED FELCOM500 PEDESTAL $595.00
Brochures
Felcom 250/500 Brochure (1,948 KB)
Manuals
Felcom 500 Operator's Manual B1 1-6-10 (22,918 KB)
Felcom250_500 Operator's Manual F (25,697 KB)
Deep Sea Installation Manual (8,284 KB)
Felcom 500 Installation Manual B1 1-5-10 (5,038 KB)
Felcom 250_500 Installation G (6,627 KB)
Felcom250_500 Installation Manual H (6,612 KB)
Dimensional Drawings
FELCOM500 Dimensions (384 KB)
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