SEAGULL 5000iUser Guide 5
The SEAGULL 5000iis a voice, data and fax satellite terminal with a build-in GPS tracking
system specially designed for reliable performance in the harsh maritime and land
environment. This affordable, easy-to-install and user-friendly terminal enables users to
make satellite voice calls to normal PSTN phones, mobile phones and other satellite phones
through the Thuraya satellite network.
Besides supporting SMS services through its easy-to-use menu on the large colour
LCD screen on the handset, the SEAGULL 5000iprovides full-duplex, IP-based data
communication capabilities through the Thuraya GmPRS technology. These data
communication capabilities, coupled with an onboard GPS receiver enables the SEAGULL
5000ito transmit such information as ship’s identity and ship’s position with date and
time stamp necessary for Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) services that is
increasingly being made mandatory by many national maritime and fisheries authorities.
The user can also take advantage of this internet data connection to check emails, weather
reports or just simply for web-browsing. When the optional FaxConnectTM interface box is
connected to the SEAGULL 5000i, the user can also send G3 faxes to other G3 fax machines
on a global basis.
Tracking and monitoring functions are user-configurable for fixed time interval or event-
triggered operation. They can also be remotely activated by a monitoring centre. An Alert
button is available to notify pre-configured contacts during an emergency. When the Alert
button is activated, the SEAGULL 5000ishall immediately send a pre-determined SOS
message which includes the time-stamped GPS coordinates of the position to a maximum
of three preset contacts for emergency response.
The SEAGULL 5000iis truly a robust, versatile and cost effective solution for medium-size to
small fishing vessels, pleasure boats, patrol boats and any other sea vessels or land vehicles
that need a combination of voice telephony, data, fax and tracking functions.
Applications
• Supports Communication needs of fishing vessels, leisure boats, coastal guard
boats, land vehicles, etc.
• Coastal surveillance
• In-land rural area communications
• Fleet management
• Low data rate telemetry and tracking
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