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Data Application
Beam communications provides a range of satellite terminals for
gaining access to data and internet services from anywhere on earth.
It is possible to surf the internet at speeds of up to 10kbps or
use use circuit switched data for accessing corporate LANS
or remote terminals at 2.4kbps.
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Brochure... |
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Remote
Internet / Data Communications |
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Beam
communications provides a range of satellite terminals for gaining
access to data and internet services from anywhere on earth. Using
the Beam terminal and the Iridium satellite network for the first
time you can now get internet and access data access from pole
to pole on relatively compact and portable equipment.
The Iridium satellite network give you access to Direct Internet
services, whereby you can surf the net at speeds of up to 10kbps
along with circuit switched data access for accessing corporate
LANS or remote terminals at 2.4kbps.
Whilst the data speeds are relative to the costs associated with
the equipment and per minute charge, Internet and circuit switched
data access provides an extremely viable solution for accessing
data services where terrestrial services are not available.
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Circuit
Switched Data: |
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Using the Beam terminal in any location a mobile
originated data call can be made in order to establish a circuit
switched data call. The data call originated on the Beam terminal
can easily be terminated on another Beam terminal or PSTN infrastructure
for gaining accesses to corporate LAN or your own Internet provider.
There are significant cost savings for originating an Iridium
call form a Beam terminal as compared to the PSTN.
Overview Diagram
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Direct Internet: |
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Direct Internet Data Service provides connectivity from a PC,
through your Iridium phone, directly to the Internet through
dedicated servers at the Iridium gateway. This service utilizes
transparent compression, resulting in a data rate of up to 10
Kbps, depending on content. (Graphics and images will result
in lower throughput).
Overview
Diagram
Typical applications include:
- Email – Send and receive email using Outlook, Eudora
or other email client
- FTP (File Transfer Protocol) for transferring data files.
- Web browsing – primarily on text based sites.
- Telnet sessions
The Direct Internet Data Service also offers a feature that
manages airtime by seamlessly connecting and disconnecting you
through the Iridium system when no data is being transferred.
This feature, called "spoofing", will reduce airtime
charges, improve the phone's battery life, and seamlessly reconnect
to the Iridium system if your connection is dropped.
Two of the key features of the Direct Internet
service include;
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Compression |
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The compression is transparent to the end user, and works from
specialised software being installed on the PC originating the
data call. The Compression enables up to 10 Kbps throughput over
the existing 2.4 Kbps voice channel.
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Spoofing |
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In
order to reduce airtime charges and get the most form your Internet
connection the Direct internet service features a spoofing function.
This functionality disconnects the call when no data is being transmitted,
but keeps the user’s application open. This period can be
specified by the user The connection then automatically reconnects
the call when new data has to be sent (e.g., the user clicks on
a new link) |
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Short
Message Service (SMS): |
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Short Message Service enables the ability to send and receive
up to 160 alphanumeric characters, in a single message. The SMS
service over the Iridium network is the same as that you would
expect from typical GSM and CDMA cellular networks, providing
the flexibility to originate, reply, forward, store and delete
messages as you choose. Once your Beam terminal registers on
the network, your new messages will be sent directly to your
terminal and or terminal handset.
Key features include;
- Two-way global text messaging
- Send to and receive from other Iridium subscribers
- Send to and receive from email addresses.
- Send to and receive from cellular subscribers (Selected Service
Providers)
- 160 alphanumeric characters per message
- Messages will be stored until delivered (up to 8 days)
Specific applications may include:
- Weather information, Schedules & alerts
- News & Sports information
- Email & messaging
- Monitoring/control of remote applications
Short Message Service can be supported on various terminal
devices, including the Intelligent Handset,
Computer Terminal and Handheld Device such as Windows CE or Palm
terminal.
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Short Burst
Data ( Available from Selected Iridium Resellers): |
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Beam terminals support the Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) service,
this is a new data service that enables value-added applications
to send and receive short data transactions efficiently over
the Iridium network. The Iridium Satellite network enables SBD
to be offered on a global basis through a single network point
of presence. However, this is subject to appropriate licensing
and regulatory conditions. The basic architecture is illustrated
in the diagram below:
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Service Applications |
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Iridium SBD Service is designed to serve a range of applications
that need to send data messages that on average are typically
less than 300 bytes. Overview Diagram
Specific applications may include:
- Flight following for aircraft and helicopters
- Tracking and messaging for maritime vessels
- Tracking of mobile land based assets such as trucks and heavy
equipment
- Monitoring of equipment on oil and gas pipelines
- Monitoring of equipment of water, gas and electric utility
distribution networks
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Data Compatibility |
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All beam terminals support a common Hayes Compatible Modem interface
for data connectivity. The AT command set for the terminals also
allows for flexible integration to various applications and equipment
types.
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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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TrackALERT
Interface Handset |
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The Beam TrackALERT
terminals are an intelligent Alert / Tracking and Monitoring
unit all in one and are available for all Beam communication
terminals. TrackALERT allows the deployment of various applications,
including vehicle, asset, and or asset tracking, monitoring and
condition reporting as well as remote control and configuration.
Alert/Alarm monitoring applications can also be simply deployed.
For detailed information on the Beam TrackALERT terminals see TrackALERT
brochure for detailed information.
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Power Input |
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The Beam terminals support
11-32V DC power input. An AC plug-pack is supplied with all terminals,
which therefore makes it very easy to connect to mains or DC power.
The use of an RST050 Beam Battery Back-up is also an ideal accessory
where communication needs to be guaranteed. |
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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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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 antenna should always have as clear line of sight to the sky
as possible, eight degrees above the horizon is always ideal, however
the clearer the view to the sky the greater the reliability of
service.
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Remote 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)
- Ring, Busy, Dial tones Configurable (RST100 only)
- Long run RJ11 Cable (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
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