Furuno FELCOM251 - Foreword

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the FURUNO FELCOM251/501
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FELCOM251/501 Inmarsat Fleetbroadband Ship
Earth Station. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous
with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine
electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network
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 FELCOM251/501 consists of an antenna unit, communication unit, and a IP Handset. The
FELCOM251/501 provides telephone, facsimile and data services.
The main features of the FELCOM251/501 are:
• Conforms to the following standards: IEC 60945 Ed.4.0, IEC 60950-1 Ed.2.0, IEC 62311
Ed.1.0, IEC 62368-1 Ed.2.0
• SIM card based billing
• Voice communication: 4 kbps AMBE+2 or 3.1kHz Audio
• Facsimile: 3.1 kHz Audio
• 64kbps ISDN UDI transmission (FELCOM501 only)
• Packet Communication
• Simultaneous voice and data transmission
• SMS with a maximum size of 1120 characters per message available with the Short Message
Service
• Data packet billing-based internet connection
• Compatible with Multi Voice, Alternative MS-ISDN, FX (Fleet Xpress) and Safety Voice ser-
vices.
Note: ISDN UDI data streaming and IP packet communication can incur high costs depending on
communication time. Note that unexpectedly high costs could occur.
Packet FELCOM251 FELCOM501
Standard IP (best effort) Max. 284 kbps Max. 432 kbps
Streaming IP 8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,
64 kbps, 128 kbps
8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,
64 kbps, 128 kbps, 256
kbps