VMS for Fisheries

ConBox

VMS for Fisheries

ConBox

VMS for Fisheries - ConBox

ConBox is a specialized wiring box designed to integrate with the BlueTraker VMS system onboard fishing vessels. It serves as a crucial component for fisheries monitoring, connecting to various equipment and sensors. While not a stand-alone device, ConBox enhances the functionality of the BlueTraker VMS system by providing essential data display and communication features, depending on the model.

ConBox comes in several versions, from the basic "ConBox Sardine" to the feature-rich "ConBox 2023 LED" version, with a wide range of functionalities. A detailed comparison of functionalities across different ConBox versions is available at the bottom of this page.

ConBox 2023 LCD

Engineered for durability in marine conditions, the ConBox 2023 LCD functions as a wiring box and a communication hub in fisheries monitoring systems. It is equipped with a 3.5" color LCD display for real-time data observation. The device allows two-way communication with Fisheries Monitoring Centers and connects to the BlueTraker VMS terminal, vessel power supply, and other onboard sensors and equipment. This LCD version also includes a single Multifunctional Power Indicator LED.

"Alert" button (distress/panic/SOS trigger)

"Fishing mode" button selector

"Port mode" button selector

ConBox Firmware Remote Upgrade feature

Colour LCD graphic display (3,5")

Visual Alerting: LCD screen displays geozone entry warning or FMC alerts

Receive and display TEXT message received from FMC

Select and send a preconfigured TEXT message to FMC

Current GPS position information (latitude and longitude)

Content localization (texts and reports on the LCD in local language)

etc.

ConBox 2023 LED

Built for durability in marine environments, the ConBox 2023 LED functions primarily as a wiring box for fisheries monitoring systems. While it lacks the LCD screen and two-way communication functionalities of its LCD counterpart, it compensates with four LED indicators: a Multifunctional Power Indicator, a Satellite Signal Indicator, a GNSS Signal Indicator, and a Geozone/FMC Warning Indicator. Like the LCD version, it also connects to the BlueTraker VMS terminal, the vessel power supply, and other onboard sensors and equipment.

"Alert" button (distress/panic/SOS trigger)

Tamper-evident security seals with serial numbers

"Fishing mode" button selector

"Port mode" button selector

Sound alerting (built-in buzzer)

Satellite and GNSS (GPS) signal indicators

"Message Waiting" and "VMS Warning" indicators

ConBox Firmware Remote Upgrade feature

etc.

ConBox Sardine

The ConBox Sardine is a compact wiring box designed for simplified fisheries monitoring. Unlike the more advanced ConBox 2023 versions, it lacks "Fishing mode" and "Port mode" button selectors. The device connects solely to the BlueTraker VMS terminal and the vessel's power supply, featuring only two connection ports. It is not equipped to connect to additional onboard sensors and equipment, making it a straightforward solution for basic monitoring needs.

"Alert" button (distress/panic/SOS trigger)

Transponder port (for BlueTraker VMS transponder) & Power supply port

Power LED indicator

Tamper-evident security seals with serial numbers

etc.

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Comparison of functionalities

ConBox
Sardine
ConBox
2014
ConBox
2023 LED
ConBox
2023 LCD
"Alert" button (distress/panic/SOS trigger)
Transponder port (for BlueTraker VMS transponder) & Power supply port
Power LED indicator
Tamper-evident security seals with serial numbers
Front panel localisation (front panel labels in local language) optional optional optional optional
USB connection port
Electronic logbook ready (compatible with Octopus 10 and other terminals)
CAN interface (wired sensors expansion port etc.)
"Fishing mode" button selector optional
"Port mode" button selector optional
Sound alerting (built-in buzzer) optional
External powerful buzzer (85 dB @ 1 m) optional optional optional
Satellite and GNSS (GPS) signal indicators
"Message Waiting" and "VMS Warning" indicators
ConBox Firmware Remote Upgrade feature
Colour LCD graphic display (3,5")
Visual Alerting: LCD screen displays geozone entry warning or FMC alerts
Receive and display TEXT message received from FMC
Select and send a preconfigured TEXT message to FMC
Current GPS position information (latitude and longitude)
Content localization (texts and reports on the LCD in local language)

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