OverviewThales VesseLINK™ on Iridium Certus℠ provides global satellite coverage for maritime communications, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity from pole to pole. It is designed for ships or fleets of any size and integrates seamlessly with existing equipment to digitize vessels. The system operates over a network of 66 satellites, offering reliable voice, text, and web communications.
Key Features- Robust, lightweight communications suitable for at-sea operations.
- Certus 700 Services with data rates of 352 kbps up and 704 kbps down, and 256 kbps streaming capability.
- 100% global satellite coverage with low latency for critical data and voice communications.
- Integration with terrestrial cellular or VSAT through a built-in preferred routing switch.
- Support for up to three concurrent Wi-Fi devices.
Technical SpecificationsBelow Deck Unit- Dimensions: 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) height, 12 inches (30.5 cm) width, 9 inches (22.9 cm) depth.
- Weight: 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg).
- Power Options: 10–32 VDC or AC/DC supply with 12 VDC.
- IP Rating: IP31.
- Connectors: RJ-45 LAN, RJ-45 WAN, RJ-14 POTS, DC Power Input, GPIO, TNC, Wi-Fi, SIM card slot.
- Compliance: MIL-STD-810G for mechanical vibration and shock.
Antenna- Size: 14.5 inches diameter x 7.8 inches high (36.8 cm diameter x 19.8 cm high).
- Weight: 6.2 pounds (2.8 kg).
- Power: Directly powered by the terminal at 24 VDC.
- IP Rating: IP67.
- Operating Temperature: -40 to +55° C.
- Compliance: IEC 60945 and MIL-STD-810G for mechanical vibration, shock, salt-fog/corrosion, rain, and spray.
ConclusionThales VesseLINK™ is a future-proof maritime communication solution with built-in upgradeability, ensuring peak speed and performance for essential maritime operations.