User manual

Chapter 1: Introduction
98-129217-C The Inmarsat BGAN system 8
Packet data service
The packet data service available for the SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband offers a Standard IP
(background) connection where several users can share the data connection simultaneously. This
type of connection is ideal for e-mail, file transfer, and Internet and intranet access. The user pays
for the amount of data sent and received.
Circuit-Switched (dialed) service
The following types of circuit-switched connection are available:
• Standard Voice. A low-tariff connection for voice only. The voice signal is compressed to
4.0 kbps, which reduces the bandwidth use and consequently the tariff.
• 3.1 kHz Audio. A high quality connection which can be used for Premium Voice or G3 fax. The
signal is uncompressed 3.1 kHz audio, which allows for optimum voice quality. Note that the 3.1
kHz Audio service may have a much higher tariff than Standard Voice.
SMS service
The BGAN system provides a Short Messaging Service (SMS) for sending and receiving SMS
messages to and from the terminal.
Multi-voice service (optional)
Normally, the BGAN system only supports one call at a time per SAILOR FleetBroadband System.
When you subscribe to the optional Multi-voice service and enable it in your system, you can have
up to 4 concurrent calls.
To use the Multi-voice service you must enable Multi-voice in the web interface of the
SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal. For information on how to set up Multi-voice, see Multi-voice on
page 120.
Voice Distress service (optional)
The Voice Distress service uses FleetBroadband to provide priority call access as soon as the red
distress button on the alarm panel is pressed. The caller will then be connected to an operator at
one of three Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) strategically located around the
globe.
To use the Voice Distress service you must first have it included in your airtime subscription,
acquire a SAILOR 3771 Alarm Panel and use the web interface of the SAILOR FleetBroadband
terminal to enable Voice Distress and assign a Thrane IP Handset.
Note
The SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband only supports one data session at a time per
SAILOR 150 FleetBroadband System.