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ConnectPOB Introduction
Functionality
Instant overview of approximate location
ConnectPOB gives an instant overview of onboard personnel, allowing immediate and high-precision rescue team involvement. It includes a setup of hardware devices, a computer and a virtual dashboard listed and explained below:
- Personal wearables
- Vessel interior and exterior sensors, mesh nodes
- Gateway (central unit for processing data)
- Dashboard, easily accessible on existing screens on the bridge
- Safety and alarm tablet
Functional criteria
ConnectPOB has some criteria to secure full-time functionality, described thoroughly in the user manual. The basic requirements for installing and running the system are as follows:
- Powering the server onboard with UPS backup power, which ensures system uptime in case of a power blackout
- Internet connection for 2-ways communication to ScanReach cloud services. Sharing data to the cloud, system maintenance and updates in return
- Access to integrated resources on the local area network if configured
- Internal Wi-Fi access is preferable on UPS. Tablet is connected to ship Wi-Fi
- Mesh nodes will be located at the convenience of the nearest power outlet. Runs on net-power and includes a backup battery