Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Solution Guide by Tait Communications

ANALOG Solutions

Conventional QS2 Simulcast, MPT-IP and MPT 1327 Analog Solutions ANALOG Solutions

Tait Communications has a proven track record of delivering highly available, mission-critical communications solutions for public safety and utilities organizations.

Tait Communications provides Cost effective “We wanted an evolutionary With simplified network design, complete analog solutions open standards, tailored support solution, leveraging our with our range of portables, and maintenance packages, remote investment in existing diagnostics and legacy system support, mobiles, networks and Tait Communications analog solutions infrastructure ... services. Our analog solutions lower the overall cost of ownership. the Tait proposal proved to are upgradable, if and when Scalable and flexible be the most operationally you need to, for a fully Our analog solutions are modular effective and most easily enabling you to expand your digital future. communications infrastructure as you commissioned.” grow your business. Ultimate flexibility is Our analog solutions are: available with legacy 4-wire support into Terry Hewlett, Project Manager London Bus/Transport For London }}Cost effective the IP backbone of MPT-IP that enables you to choose how to implement your }}Scalable and flexible radio system as time and budget allows. }}Tried and tested }}Designed for worker safety Tried and tested }}Built with open standards Tait Communications has a large install base of fully redundant, fault-tolerant }}Future proof systems that provide the highest possible }}Digitally connected levels of reliability and availability. Our analog solutions are well established across the globe and continue to be respected as relevant solutions for many business communication needs.

Designed for worker safety Future proof “Tait has installed a system Worker safety is a priority, and often a Protecting your investment is extremely legal requirement, for many businesses, important! Tait Communications delivers for us which has proved especially isolated workers or those in high performing solutions that are also economic to MainPower both potentially dangerous situations. future-proof. Our systems are scalable Every Tait radio has a range of flexible, to meet the ever changing business now and over the longer easily-deployed worker safety features environment, flexible to add functionality term. They’ve done it in a that combine to deliver peace of mind for for greater efficiency and provide professional manner and it’s both workers and employers. seamless migration to new technologies when business or regulatory demands given us assurance that there Built with open standards require it. MPT 1327 is an open standard. This is an upgrade path for more means Tait can provide customers with Digitally connected technology as we go along.” flexibility and vendor choice. Proprietary The communications industry is moving technologies do not offer this flexibility. towards a digital future. With TaitNet Peter Hurford, MainPower Ltd. Instead, they often lock you into a single MPT, key digital connectivity – IP vendor, reduce your system’s compatibility backbone, SNMP, SIP – is provided on a with other legacy systems, have a high well-established platform, providing the risk of vendor obsolescence, and increase functionality that is required now, with your reliance on specific functionality that migration built-in for your future needs. can only be provided by one source.

Whether migrating to a Tait solution or between Tait technologies, our focus is to make this transition as seamless as possible.

TAITNET Conventional Easy expansion External “Train Now” input analog QUASISYNC (QS²) Adding a site is as easy as adding a The system will commence training, when SIMULCAST networks single card at the central control site an external device activates the input. and a remote site card with the new Talk through at remote site TaitNet QS² simulcast networks provide base station. wide area coverage from multiple sites Under situations where the site link, and using a single frequency pair. This Multiple link types therefore system audio, to a site has enables all users to seamlessly roam The system supports the use of differing failed, a site can be configured to operate within the coverage area. link types for different sites. The tone on as a simple local talk through repeater. idle signalling is used for links. Comprehensive selection of inputs and KEY FEATURES Independent site operations outputs for integrators Automatic equalization of bulk delay, An external input is available to enable TaitNet QS² systems represent more than phase delay and amplitude “Breakout” operation, whereby a site is a decade of experience with simulcast TaitNet QS² systems simultaneously removed from the wider network to work systems. A number of inputs and outputs broadcast the same information from in a local mode. (I/O) are provided to give solutions to all sites in a network using Digital Stored backup configuration many and varied scenarios encountered. Signal Processing (DSP) techniques A full set of equalizer coefficients can Some examples of this I/O are: to automatically equalize the received be pre-set and stored for a back-up/ audio in terms of bulk delay, phase delay }}Disable remote noisy receiver redundant site link path. and amplitude. Any differences in site }}Change channel on monitor receiver linking characteristics are automatically Generic system configuration platform (not available as an external input) corrected with TaitNet QS² systems, The system can be configured with any }}Pre-emphasis selection ensuring that users receive distortion free standard VT100 terminal (e.g. Hyper }}Site busy indication audio or data in coverage overlap areas. Terminal). All system control functionality }}Link fail indication is embedded in the central site equipment. }}Train system input }}Site transmitting indication.

taitnet ANALOG MPT-IP Investment protection Call types TRUNKED NETWORKS TaitNet MPT networks are modular, TaitNet MPT-IP has an extensive range enabling functionality, capacity and of call types and call features that ensure MPT-IP is an MPT 1327 trunked radio enhancements to be seamlessly added users can communicate how and when network that provides IP and digital to meet the changing requirements they want. functionality, and does not compromise of businesses. TaitNet MPT networks }}Radio/radio: users can communicate on scalability, flexibility, functionality or support different site connection privately in a one-to-one call, without cost-effectiveness. technologies, from traditional 4-wire to the rest of the fleet listening in. IP, ensuring that if existing connections KEY FEATURES }}Radio/telephone: calls can be made are available, capacity can be added between radios on the network and Advanced functionality without the large, often hidden costs of landline telephones on PABX or TaitNet MPT-IP delivers the functionality interconnection upgrades. that is required today, along with PSTN networks. the flexibility to migrate to digital Future migration path }}Radio/cellular: radio users can call technologies tomorrow. TaitNet MPT- TaitNet MPT-IP is a cost-effective VoIP cellular telephones to communicate in a IP provides integrated IP, a range communications system, providing the one-to-one call. of connection methods, advanced enhanced digital connectivity that is }}Group calls: group calls have been group calling, mission-critical and required today and has been developed enhanced to offer faster group call geographically redundant infrastructure with the future in mind. By providing setup, providing radio users with as well as a range of other benefits. a seamless migration path to digital conventional-like calling, such as radio technologies, such as DMR in the conference calls, broadcast calls, design of MPT-IP, Tait can support MPT late entry, dynamic re-grouping, local customers now and ensure those who groups and registration based groups. have a future need for digital technology }}Emergency calls: emergency calls can seamlessly migrate when needed. clear down normal priority calls if there are no free channels. The network highlights emergency calls and sends out alarms via dispatch and consoles.

Thousands of organizations around the world have chosen Tait Communications to deliver their radio networks and solutions.

taitnet ANALOG MPT-1327 KEY FEATURES Call types TRUNKED NETWORKS }}Multi-node capable }}Voice – individual or group The TaitNet TN5100 system has the }}Up to 960 sites }}Radio to radio advanced features of MPT 1327 for }}PSTN/PABX connections }}Radio to telephone customers who require: }}Data connectivity }}Telephone to radio }}Dispatcher interface }}Call priorities (up to 5 levels) including }}a communications system with more }}Network wide group calls pre-emptive emergency than 8 sites, and/or }}Network management }}Short form dialing }}more than 30 dispatchers per node, }}Site and channel alarms }}Status messages and/or }}Dynamic call timers }}Single segment transaction }}a need for customization of their }}Email gateway }}Multi-segment transactions network. }}MAP27 gateway }}Non-prescribed data }}Conventional (E&M) gateway }}Full off-air call set-up. At the core of the TaitNet TN5100 series }}P25 gateway. is the T1541 wide area controller, a powerful multi-site, multi-node network controller with advanced features for customers who have complex communications requirements over wide geographical areas.

TB8200 TB8100 TB7100 The TB8200 base station is a robust The TB8100 is a software-controlled The TB7100 is a software and hardware state-of-the-art digital fixed station, base station designed to operate on link-configured base station which is designed for operation in a TaitNet MPT most standard frequency ranges. Many designed for operation in a large variety 1327 radio network. The TB8200 is a of the TB8100’s operating parameters of standard frequency ranges. reliable, high performing, modular base such as channel spacing, audio It makes extensive use of digital and DSP station with digital signal processing bandwidth, and signalling are controlled technology. Many operating parameters and software-based operation and by software. It is also capable of such as channel spacing, audio configurability. generating alarms for remote monitoring. bandwidth and signalling are controlled The base station combines industry- The TB8100 comprises a number of by software. leading digital voice quality with rugged separate modules. Each module is design specifications and intuitive user inserted into the TB8100 4U subrack Key Features interfaces to meet the demanding needs from the front and is secured at the }}100 channels with CTCSS and DCS of the public safety, transport and front with a metal clamp. Both clamp sub-audible signalling utility sectors. and module are easily removed for rapid }}Covers the key frequency bands: replacement. 66-88MHz, VHF and UHF KEY FEATURES The connections at the rear of the }}Two digit LCD display }}Remote management from a PC subrack are RF input from and output }}Four programmable function keys running the Tait Customer Service to the antenna, external frequency }}Continuous duty at 25W, 40W (UHF) Software: configuration, alarm reference input, AC and/or DC power and 50W (VHF) power output monitoring, fault diagnosis, feature supply input, auxiliary DC output }}Full duplex operation and firmware upgrades. (optional), and system inputs and }}Tone on idle and CWID }}An integrated wiring solution is outputs (via the system interface board }}Capable of operation at ambient provided for the system control bus fitted to the reciter). temperatures of up to 140°F (60°C) connections to each module. and down to -22ºF (-30ºC) }}Reciters (receiver/exciters) can KEY FEATURES }}Fans and heat sink are designed to be replaced without affecting the give 100% transmit duty cycle The TB8100 features rugged operation of other reciters in the same }}Programmable fan operation construction with generous heatsinks subrack. }}Integral monitor speaker for and fanforced cooling for continuous }}Rugged construction with generous audio testing operation from –22°F to +140°F heatsinks and fan-forced cooling for }}9-way RS232 serial data port (–30°C to +60°C). Several different continuous operation from –22°F to }}25-way system interface for configurations are possible. +140°F (–30°C to +60°C). connecting external equipment The most common are: }}Low standby power consumption (140mA in economy mode, 25W) }}one 5W or 50W base station plus }}Rack or wall mounted. accessory modules or extra receivers }}two 5W or 50W base stations }}one 100W base station plus accessory module or extra receiver.

Tait Communications has experts for every stage of your communications system from design to deployment and ongoing support.

Analog Mobiles Integrator friendly More secure mobile teams Tait mobiles can be set up to connect The TM8000 series mobiles have a built- For more than four decades, Tait the way our customers need them. The in scrambler that makes it difficult for Communications has produced reliable TM8000 series mobiles have a wealth unauthorized ears to listen in on voice and affordable mobile radio solutions of configurable ports and options traffic. When a TM8000 series radio is for a range of customers. From boards, fast transmit rise times and switched to emergency mode, send/ 10-channel conventional mobile radios other performance features that ensure receive cycling and a built-in covert to comprehensive public safety systems, easy integration with other systems. microphone enable the responder to the Tait Mobile 8000 (TM8000) series Integrators can set priorities, configure listen to what is taking place. For added is ideal for those seeking versatile and inputs and outputs, install a custom operator safety, the radio will appear to feature-rich, voice and data applications. -built options board or create a new be switched off at such times. If a vehicle Tough and reliable mobiles application using our optional third party containing a mobile radio is stolen it Engineered to exceed military standards developer’s kit. can be stunned and the radio revived C, D, E and F, Tait mobiles take shock, remotely when needed. Better collaboration across teams vibration, dust and a host of other Effective collaboration is crucial for Safer mobile teams independently-tested challenges in their public safety and government personnel In critical situations, reliable radios stride. The ingenious engineering of who must work together to save lives and superior coverage mean better a TM8000 series mobile goes beyond in emergency situations. GPS and data communication and improved safety the tough die-cast metal chassis and capabilities on TM8000 mobiles provide for your teams on the ground. TM8000 the IP54 rated casing, this radio even superior team communication and co- series radios provide maximum monitors its own temperature ensuring ordination to ensure that work teams are dependability for enhanced team safety. performance and preventing damage co-ordinated more effectively from possible overheating. and efficiently.

Analog Portables The top-mounted, recessed, Light, strong and powerful programmable emergency key can send The two shot molded construction The Tait portable 8100 (TP8100) series alerts quickly when needed. All TP8100 of TP8100 portables provides extra radios are designed for challenging radios have Lone Worker capability, durability and better grip. The standard environments, adverse weather which senses user inactivity, and voice 1880 mAh Lithium-Ion battery delivers conditions and hazardous situations. inversion scrambling for added security. outstanding shift life and eliminates When only the toughest radio will do, memory effect. The single-slot choose one of the TP8100 series radios. Flexible communications fast charger, self-cleaning ‘swipe’ The TP8100 series of portables work Tough, reliable and waterproof style battery contacts and optional seamlessly with Tait 8000 series mobiles We design, manufacture and test our multicharger provide a charging solution and base stations. portables to exceed Military standard for small groups of users or larger fleets 810F. While, the military standard drop Full conventional feature sets including working rolling shifts. test is 26 drops from 1.2m, the Tait CTCSS/DCS, Selcall, MDC1200, G-STAR Intrinsically Safe for hazardous Communications drops 26 times from and voting/scanning are available on environments 1.8m on to concrete, and then tests the the TP8110 (16 channel, no keypad, no Tait Communications TP8100 same radio for water immersion. The display) TP8115 (128 channel, limited Intrinsically Safe (IS) portables are robustness of Tait radios ensures a keypad) and TP8120 (350 channel, full designed for maximum safety, reliability lower cost of ownership and hassle-free keypad) portables. and usability in hazardous environments. management of radio assets. MPT 1327 features, including multiple call Tait TP8100 IS portables are Safer and more effective teams types—individual, group, PABX, interfleet independently approved, so workers in The advanced power management, and short data messages—are available mines or other dangerous environments audible low battery indicator and on our two trunked portables, the TP8135 do not need to worry about the safety of high-performance Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) (4 keypad) and TP8140 (full keypad). their communications equipment. battery in the TP8100 series portables ensure that workers are able to continue their tasks with the confidence that the portables will last the distance.

CONVENTIONAL mobiles DUAL MODE: TRUNKED/ Conventional portables CONVENTIONAL mobiles

TM8105 TM8252 TP8110 100 channels Up to 1,500 conventional channels No display, no keypad 16 channels

TM8110 TM8235 TP8115 1-digit display 3-digit display Display + 4 key 10 channels Up to 100 conventional channels 128 channels

TM8115 TM8255 TP8120 2-digit display 4-line display Display + 16 key 100 channels Up to 1,500 conventional channels 350 channels

Trunked portables

TM8250 4-line display TP8135 1,500 channels Display + 4 key 10 channels

TM8260 TP8140 Dual band Display + 16 key 1,500 channels 10 channels

Conventional portables

Tait Communications OPEN STANDARDS AND Our clients protect communities, power GLOBAL STANDARDS cities, move citizens, harness resources Everything we do is based on open and save lives all over the world. We standards because we believe the work with them to create and support solutions we create with our clients the critical communication solutions they need to be easy to integrate with other depend on to do their jobs. organizations’ systems, applications Trunked portables Digital wireless communication forms and equipment. the central nervous system of everything Though most vendors agree that this we do. Around this resilient, robust core kind of interoperability is a positive we design, develop, manufacture, test, thing, the way the various technology deploy, support and manage innovative standards are interpreted differs communication environments for greatly. As far as we’re concerned, the organizations that have to put their total solution that works best for our clients trust in the systems and people they is the best solution, regardless of who work with. provides it. We’ve worked hard to develop genuine Our commitment to open standards insight into our clients’ worlds, and means we can deliver highly- have pursued engineering, operational customized solutions to our clients by and services excellence for more than complementing our own products and 40 years. This understanding, and our services with applications and systems belief in championing open-standards from our family of partners. technology, means we can give our clients the best possible choice and We’re not simply aligned with our clients, value to achieve the human outcomes we’re devoted to their cause. they’re driven by.

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