Foreword - Furuno FELCOM 250 Operator's Manual

FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the FURUNO FELCOM 250/500
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FELCOM 250/500 Inmarsat Fleetbroadband Ship
Earth Station. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality ma-
rine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global net-
work of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environ-
ment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained
properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and main-
tenance.
We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purpos-
es. Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FELCOM 250/500 consists of an antenna unit, communication unit, and a handset. The FEL-
COM 250/500 provides telephone, facsimile and data services.
The main features of the FELCOM 250/500 are:
• Conforms to the following standards: INMARSAT Fleetbroadband SDM, IEC 60945 (Ed. 4), IEC
60529 (Ed. 2), IEC 61162-1 (Ed. 2)
• SIM card based billing
• Voice communication: 4 kbps AMBE+2 or 3.1kHz Audio
• Facsimile: 3.1 kHz Audio
• 64kbps ISDN (UDI/RDI) transmission (FELCOM 500 only)
• Packet Communication
Standard IP (best effort)
Streaming IP
• Simultaneous voice and data transmission
• SMS (Short Message Service) maximum 160 characters.
• Data packet billing-based internet connection
Note: ISDN UDI/RDI data streaming and IP packet communication can incur high costs depend-
ing on communication time. Note that unexpectedly high costs could occur.
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Packet
Max. 284 kbps
8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,
64 kbps, 128 kbps
Felcom 250 Felcom 500
Max. 432 kbps
8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,
64 kbps, 128 kbps, 256
kbps