FELCOM 250 FELCOM 500

FOREWORDA Word to the Owner of the FURUNO FELCOM 250/500Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FELCOM 250/500 Inmarsat Fleetbroadband ShipEarth Station. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymouswith quality and reliability.For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marineelectronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global networkof agents and dealers.This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintainedproperly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.FeaturesThe 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), IEC60529 (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 CommunicationPacket Felcom 250 Felcom 500Standard IP (best effort) Max. 284 kbps Max. 432 kbpsStreaming IP8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,64 kbps, 128 kbps• Simultaneous voice and data transmission• SMS (Short Message Service) maximum 160 characters.• Data packet billing-based internet connection8 kbps, 16 kbps, 32 kbps,64 kbps, 128 kbps, 256kbpsNote: ISDN UDI/RDI data streaming and IP packet communication can incur high costs dependingon communication time. Note that unexpectedly high costs could occur.viii