MatysOnBoard IRIDIUM

Marine Communications & Monitoring Solution

MatysOnBoard is a breakthrough marine communications and monitoring solution that provides yacht support services anytime, anywhere. More than just a tracking application,the state-of-the-art solution uniquely integrates a robust onboard wireless data communicator and a one-stop 24/7 contact center providing access to international yachting service providers. MatysOnBoard facilitates safer and more efficient offshore yachting for commercial vessel operators and private yacht owners worldwide.

MatysOnBoard is available in three series that support the main global coverage satellite technologies for marine applications: Iridium, Orbcomm, and Inmarsat D+.

Key Capabilities

Tracking
  • Automatic Web-based tracking with positions displayed on nautical charts
  • User-controlled tracking frequency
  • Real-time position updates for selected users, family and friends
Emails
  • Unique e-mail address – myboat@matysonboard.com
  • Dedicated satellite email application
    integrated into MS Outlook
  • Flexible email retrieval at sea or on land
  • User selection of CSD or SBD modes for cost-effective email transmission
Internet
  • Supports Iridium World Data Services
Sat-Voice Telephony
  • Enables use of standard phone equipment including cordless handset
24/7 Contact Center for Information & Support
  • Distress signals trigger operator confirmation and professional response
  • Technical and logistical consultation
  • Medical consultation by qualified support team
  • Location-based weather forecasts

Features &Specifications

Onboard System Components
  • MATYS integrated Iridium/cellular communicator with built-in GPS module
  • Iridium L-band transceiver (LBT)
Antennas
  • Iridium fixed-mast marine antenna and cable (variable lengths)
  • GPS antenna: 52 x 43 x 13 mm with 5 m cable
Connections
  • Laptop/PC connection with RS232 cable
  • Telephone line with RJ11 jack
  • Digital/analog I/O connection cable for interfacing various external devices (optional)
Interface
  • LCD display: up to 32 characters at one time
  • Functional keyboard and easy-to-use push buttons
  • 2 alarm push buttons for level-1 and level-2 emergency response
Power
  • Input: 12 volt (24 volt optional)
  • Current draw: 210 mA in SBD receive mode, 340 mA average in SBD transmit mode, 580 mA average in CSD or voice transmit mode
  • External or internal backup battery (optional)
Physical
Matys Integrated Communicator
  • Dimensions: 210 x 146 x 48 mm
  • Weight: ~700 grams
Iridium L-band transceiver (LBT)
  • Dimensions: 216 x 83 x 39 mm
  • Weight: ~660 grams
Temperature
  • Operating: -10 °C to +55 °C
  • Storage: -20 °C to +65 °C


MatysOnBoard IRIDIUM (PDF 96.4KB)

MARINE TELEMATICS YACHT SERVICE