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|  Vessel
Monitoring / Tracking Applications
Beam Communications has developed a range of Vessel monitoring
terminals to support various applications and market requirements.
The Beam Terminals give you the option of integrating a tracking
device either as a stand-alone data tracking terminal or an integrated
solution with Voice and Data capabilities.
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| Multi
Use Applications |
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| The capabilities to incorporate
tracking and monitoring with a integrated Crew Calling solution
is an ideal mechanism for getting added value out of the installation
and capital investment. The voice and data solution allow for both
standard voice calling from intelligent type peripherals or standard
phone equipment when integrated with the Beam Remote Satellite
Terminal.
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Vessel
Tracking |
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|  Utilising
the Intelligent Beam TrackALERT interface terminals it is very
easy to implement a vessel tracking solution for your fleet. The
delivery of messages can be easily sent via Short Burst Data, SBD,
Short Message Service. The delivery of messages can be either preset
to a periodic timing as required or can be remotely activated and
deactivated for specific periods of time. Alternatively the vessel
can be polled at any time via SMS or SBD requesting a current position
report.
The Vessel monitoring module is included in the firmware of the
Ship Security Alert System, SSAS and can be used simultaneously
in conjunction with the SSAS operation.
The Intelligent range of Beam TrackALERT, Alert and Monitoring
interfaces provides you with the flexibility to use an inbuilt
GPS engine as is the case on the TrackALERT, RST030 range or the
External GPS on the RST035 range. Both terminals provide input
for two GPS inputs either from an external antenna or the ships
NMEA feed. Priority can be set on the desired GPs input and then
the terminal will automatically revert to the back up input.
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| The Iridium
Satellite network provides a robust network for supporting a vessel
monitoring applications, with global coverage from pole to pole
and the use of low powered antennas that are omni directional this
makes a Beam TrackALERT system your desired installation. |
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Market Applications Include:
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Oil tankers, Chemical tankers, Bulk carriers, High-speed cargo,
Passenger ships, Passenger Ships, Gas carriers, fishing vessels,
recreational vessels.
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Tracking
Reporting Options |
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 There
are several options available for using the tracking functionality
of the TrackALERT unit. This includes the ability to preset the
reporting to be sent at a predetermined periodic interval from
X minutes up to every 244 Hours.
Another option is to use polling, this is where it is possible
to send the terminal an SMS or SBD command and poll it for its
current location and or status.
In the event of tracking for emergency situations it is possible
to program the TrackALERT to send tracking reports only under Alarm/Alert
conditions, the alarm may have been raised either automatically
by a digital input or from a physical press of a button.
A key feature of the TrackALERT systems also enables the use of
movement
detection. When this setting is turned on, it the TrackALERT will
only send tracking messages once the terminal has moved greater
than a preset X degree. This is ideal for effectively managing
costs of tracking data when not required. Even with this setting
active it is still possible to POLL the vehicle at anytime for
its location.
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GPS Input
options |
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|  The
Intelligent range of Beam TrackALERT, Alert and Monitoring interfaces
provides you with the flexibility to use an inbuilt GPS engine
as is the case on the TrackALERT, RST030 range or the External
GPS on the RST035 range. Both terminals provide input for two GPS
signals either from an external antenna or any other external NMEA
feed that may be available form another device. Priority can be
set on the desired GPs input and then the terminal will automatically
revert to the back up input.
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Configurable
Fields |
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| TrackALERT
terminals provide a great deal of flexibility for configuring selected
information to be sent with each tracking and or alert message.
There are free text fields that enable specific company/personal
information, identification tags, origin country, registration
numbers and the like. It is also possible to select the level of
detail required such as speed, height, direction, digital input
status etc. |
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Local/Remote Configuration
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The Intelligent processor inside the TrackALERT interface enables
the terminal to be configured remotely or locally. Locally it
can be simply configured with a PC using the Beam Management
System,(BMS) software, supplied with the TrackALERT terminal.
Whilst using the BMS is the most simple, it is also possible
to configure most of the fields by sending commands to the terminal
using either SMS or SBD.
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Connection
of Other Equipment/Devices |
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Beam terminals will support the connection of a third party
device through the DB9 Data connection, enabling Data Loggers,
Meter Readers and other terminal devices to be easily connected
to Satellite Communications. Beam terminals generally supports
engine management type monitoring devices to enable communication
through the satellite network via SMS, SBD or circuit switched
data.
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Remote
Diagnostics
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Using SMS or SBD with the intelligence built into the Beam RST100
and RST200 terminals it is possible to remotely configure the
communication terminal as well, run diagnostic checks, check
signal strength, temperature and call logs as well as the ability
to have automated reporting for “still alive” reporting
if required. It is also possible to perform some simple polling
of a device plugged into the Log Port of the terminal. This can
be a very cost effective means of low-level position and condition
reporting.
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Global
Coverage |
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The Iridium Satellite network provides a robust network for
supporting a global tracking application, with global coverage
from pole to pole and the use of low powered antennas that are
omni directional this makes a Beam TrackALERT system your desired
installation for any application.
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Data
Services |
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| All Beam terminals support
all of the Iridium Data services available. This then provides
a flexible means by which to communicate using one or more of the
following protocols; Circuit Switched Data, Short Message Service,
Direct Internet and Short Burst Data. |
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Voice
Services |
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|  Whilst
all data services are available on any Beam device, selected Beam
terminals offer varying voice service features. Any voice supported
terminal will allow the use of an Intelligent Handset, however
the Beam Remote Satellite Terminal, RST100, allows the use of standard
phone equipment through its intelligent RJ11 connectivity. This
means that standard cordless, corded or PBX systems can be integrated
for voice communications on this terminal.
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Intelligent
Handset |
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 The
Beam Intelligent Handset, RST970, is an ideal accessory for voice
and SMS communications. The handset is compact, lightweight, easy
to install and comes complete with hang-up cup and mounting brackets.
The handset has a built in ringer, supports full SMS functionality
as well as an easy menu system to access phone settings. The Intelligent
handset is included in an In-Vehicle Telephone Kit as well as the
Beam RST973 In-vehicle accessory kit.
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| Head Office Communications |
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| In order to reduce call costs
to and from head office to vehicles it is advisable to integrate
an RST100 as part of a complete solution. The RST100 enables voice
calls to be integrated with a PBX system, that will allow for a reduced
call rate for Iridium to Iridium calls. |
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| Antenna Selection |
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Whilst the installation and
integration to the terminal is very straight forward, selecting the
appropriate antenna and antenna cable for the installation is also
important to ensure greatest call quality over the satellite network.
There is a range of suitable antenna installation types for various
applications. In order to maximize the signal penetration in some
locations the antenna can be installed some distances away from the
main terminal in a more appropriate location.
The maximum loss for an antenna cable installed to any Iridium device
is 3db maximum. Exceeding this loss will affect reliability and call
quality. |
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Telemetry
Data Products |
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Communication Terminals Supported
- Remote Satellite Terminal
- Remote Satellite Modem
- Remote Voice/Data Module
- In-vehicle Telephone
- Remote Data Module
- IntelliDOCK for 9505A
TrackALERT GPS Terminals
- TrackALERT-Inbuilt GPS
- TrackALERT-External GPS
Accessories
- Intelligent Handset
- Hands-free Interface
- Battery Backup
- Iridium Antennas
- GPS Antennas
- SSAS/Alarm Accessories
Key Solution Features:
Beam Equipment
- Ability to use standard telephone handsets (RST100
only)
- Robust Intelligent Handsets available
- Intelligent microprocessor on board
- Remote / Local configuration
- GPS input options
- Asset Tracking
- Remote Monitoring
- Alarm/Alert Reporting
- Omni directional antennas
- Full certified C, CE, A Ticks.
- Germanischer Lloyd & American Bureau of Shipping Approved
- Full Environment Certification IEC60945
- Power input options 11-32V DC
- Battery Backup / Solar options available
- Low power requirement
Iridium Service Features
- Low cost mobile to mobile calls
- Supports SMS & SBD
- Internet access at 10 kbps
- 100% global coverage
- Prepaid or post paid service
- Low call set up time
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Typical Vessel
Monitoring Installation: |
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| The below diagram depicts
a typical Vessel Monitoring Installation on board a vessel. As
you can see from the installation option there is the ability using
the RST100 to support standard phone equipment in the installation
for Crew Calling or flexible cordless handsets anywhere on the
vessel. The TrackALERT system can be implemented as a DATA only
service if required. If used as a DATA only service consideration
could be given to other equipment options such as the RST600.
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