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FleetBroadband Overview

TracPhone FB150, FB250, and FB500

 Topics We’ll Cover
• FleetBroadband satellite network
– Advantages
– Services
– Coverage
– Limitations
• Features of FleetBroadband antenna models
– TracPhone FB150
– TracPhone FB250
– TracPhone FB500

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 FleetBroadband Advantages
• Global coverage
– New Inmarsat I-4 satellites are the most
advanced ever launched: 16x capacity and 60x
the power of the I-3 (Fleet) satellites
• Clear voice service for simultaneous use
with broadband Internet
– Voice service comparable to land lines
– True broadband speeds for unmatched reliability
• Flexibility in hardware size and airtime plan
– Multiple sizes to match TracVision® satellite TV
systems
– Variety of antenna models and airtime plans to
meet every vessel’s unique needs
• Features customers expect
– SMS text messaging, voicemail, call waiting,
forwarding, holding, and Inmarsat’s reliability

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 FleetBroadband Network

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 FleetBroadband Coverage Map

Americas EMEA Asia-Pacific

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 I-4 Satellite Hierarchy & Functions
I-4 Satellite
Feeder Link

User Link

Switch on terminal

Pointing

SAS
(Satellite Receive Broadcasts
Access Station) in Global Beam
Global Beam

Select Beam

19 Regional Beams Idle in

Regional Beam

228 Narrow Beams

Traffic in Narrow
Beam

FleetBroadband
Population

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 Antenna Models
• TracPhone FB150
• TracPhone FB250
• TracPhone FB500

We’ll discuss each in detail later

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 Summary of Services

FB150 FB250 FB500

Standard IP Data Up to 150 kbps Up to 284 kbps Up to 432 kbps

Streaming IP Data Not available 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 kbps 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 kbps
ISDN Data Not available 64 kbps
Voice 4 kbps 4 kbps and digital 3.1 kHz audio*
Fax Not available Group 3 fax via 3.1 kHz audio
SMS Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)
* FB250: Available only at elevations >20 degrees

Note: The 9.6k fax and GMDSS services are not available via FleetBroadband

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 Map Showing Elevation Areas >20°
• Inner circle = 20 degrees or greater elevation

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 Standard IP Data, Packet Switched
• Dynamically assigned by the
network on demand
• Shared, contended channel
– Data rates vary depending on
network demand
• Bandwidth:
492kbps
– FB150: Up to 150 kbps
– FB250: Up to 284 kbps
– FB500: Up to 432 kbps via shared
channel of 492 kbps
• User pays for amount of data sent
and received
– Per MB
• Suitable for email, file transfer,
internet and intranet access

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 Streaming IP Data, Packet Switched
FB250/FB500 only
• Guaranteed bandwidth on demand
– FB250: 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 kbps
– FB500: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 kbps
• Selected by user as required
32k
64k
– User opens then shuts the desired channel
• User pays for duration of connection 128k
492kbps
256k
– Per minute
• Suitable for videoconferencing, VoIP, 16k 8k
timing-critical, or data-heavy
applications
• Contact your FleetBroadband service
provider to enable streaming service
– KVH’s Inmarsat Activation Department

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 Voice and Data, Circuit Switched
• Only one service can be open at one time
• User pays for duration of connection
– Per minute

FB150/FB250/FB500 ISDN
• Standard Voice: 4 kbps 64 kbps
Premium
FB250/FB500 only Voice

• Premium Voice (3.1 kHz audio): 64 kbps* 64 kbps

• Group 3 Fax (3.1 kHz audio): 64 kbps* Group 3

• Separate mobile numbers for Fax
standard voice and 3.1 kHz audio 64 kbps

FB500 only
• ISDN: 64Kbps
Standard
Voice
4 kbps
* FB250: Available only at elevations >20 degrees
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 User Applications
• Crew welfare • Commercial applications
– E-mail – Damage assessment (video, photos,
– Phone calls and reports)
– News from home – Connectivity to company network
– Online procurement
• Improve the ship’s operation
without increasing maintenance • Security
cost – Off-the-shelf cameras for surveillance
– ECDIS update
(Electronic Chart Display and
Information System)
– Software download
– Vessel/engine telemetry

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Antenna Systems for FleetBroadband
 TracPhone FB150 Features
• Compact design for easy installation and M1-Matching Dome
simple belowdecks connections to computer
and phones
• 13.5" (34.3 cm) dome
– Matches TracVision M1 dome
– Kit available for mounting within an M5-matching
19" (49 cm) dome
– Weighs under 11 lbs (5 kg)
M5-Matching Dome
• Single coax cable
– 32 ft (10 m) RG223 cable included (TNC-TNC)
• Integrated GPS
• Services:
– Standard IP: Up to 150 kbps
– Voice: 4 kbps voice
– SMS: Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)

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 TracPhone FB250 Features
• Ideal for owners of larger leisure craft and Compact Dome
small commercial vessels
• Available in two dome sizes:
– 10.8" (27.6 cm) compact dome
– Kit available for mounting within an M5-matching
19" (49 cm) dome
• Single coax cable
– 82 ft (25 m) RG223 cable included (TNC-TNC) M5-Matching Dome
• Integrated GPS
• Services:
– Standard IP: Up to 284 kbps
– Streaming IP: 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 kbps
– Voice: 4 kbps voice & digital 3.1 kHz audio
– Fax: Group 3 fax via 3.1 kHz audio
– SMS: Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)

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 TracPhone FB500 Features
• Rugged, higher gain antenna for larger vessels
M7-Matching Dome
• Available in two dome sizes:
– 26" (66 cm) M7-matching dome
– 35" (89 cm) M9-matching dome
• Single coax cable
– 98 ft (30 m) S 07272B-05 cable included (N-TNC)
• Integrated GPS
• Power supply included M9-Matching Dome
• Services:
– Standard IP: Up to 432 kbps
– Streaming IP: 32, 64, 128, or 256 kbps
– ISDN: 64 kbps
– Voice: 4 kbps voice & digital 3.1 kHz audio
– Fax: Group 3 fax via 3.1 kHz audio
– SMS: Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)

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 Terminal
• Also known as the Below Deck Unit (BDU)
FB250/FB500 Terminal
• Unique design
• Built-in web server
• Mounts to a wall or desktop
– Rack-mount version also available for FB500/FB250
• Available Interfaces:
FB150 FB250/FB500
• 2 Ethernet LAN ports • 4 Ethernet LAN ports
• 1 analog phone jack • 2 analog phone/fax
FB150 Terminal
jacks
• Remote On/Off
• L-band output
• Custom I/O interfaces
• ISDN port (FB500 only)
• Remote On/Off
• Custom I/O interfaces

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 IP Handset
• Powered over Ethernet (PoE)
– Via LAN port on terminal
• Color QVGA TFT display
– Night vision option
• Use to make voice calls
– Circuit-switched
• Call log and contacts list
– Each holds 100 entries
– Use the built-in web server to edit contacts
• Indicates satellite signal strength
• Displays system error messages
• Can be used to start/stop data connections
• Hands-free and hand-held modes
See the IP Handset User Manual for details
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 Typical Shipboard Network

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 Inmarsat Service Activation
• System must be activated through an
Inmarsat Service Provider (ISP)
• Inmarsat Airtime by KVH
– Velocity™ Acceleration compression software
– Extended warranty
– Visit www.kvh.com/inmarsatairtime for details
• Information needed to activate:
– Applicant’s contact, payment, and vessel info
– SIM card number (ICC-ID)
– Antenna and terminal serial numbers
• Customer must sign the activation form and
initial each page of the service agreement
• Fax the signed form and agreement to KVH:
– North/South America, Australia +1 401 851-3823
– Europe, Middle East, Asia: +45 45 160 181

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 Review Important Points to Remember:

• Users can surf the web and make a voice call at the same time
– FB150 model offers basic voice, text messaging, and standard Internet
– FB250/FB500 add faster speeds, Group 3 fax, and streaming Internet
• Standard IP is billed per MB; Streaming IP is billed per minute
– Streaming service must be requested during activation
• ISDN available with FB500 model
• Available in TracVision-matching domes
– FB150 comes assembled in M1 dome
– Optional M5 dome assembly kit available for FB150 or FB250
– FB500 comes assembled in M7 or M9 dome
• Terminal includes built-in web server for easy and flexible system
configuration
• IP handset used for voice calls, viewing system status, and starting/stopping
data sessions
• Velocity Acceleration compression software included with activation
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