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Omnitronics News October 2007
Welcome to the October edition of Omnitronics News. This issue is packed with the latest product releases, applications and information about some exciting new product developments.
Omnitronics is pleased to announce the release of our new 960 SIP Console. This powerful radio management product is suited to operations requiring a reliable, easy to use console for frequent access to a decentralised network. The intelligent SIP capabilities built into this product allows dynamic connections to remote radio's. The 960 SIP Console supports up to 3 operators and 12 channels, a typical application is outlined below:
In addition to this new product release, Omnitronics recently added 'plug & play' to the IPR100 at no additional cost. This feature makes the IPR100 even easier to install and begin using straight away by reducing the amount of effort required to set up the device.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Omnitronics News.
Regards
John Florenca
CEO
Gaining Remote Access Using the 950 System and IPR100's
Omnitronics recently supplied a 950 Radio Management System linked to an IPR100 to a leading mining company. This solution enabled their operators to remotely access their radio network. Typically the 950 system is linked to a console via 6W copper which can be located up to 200 meters away. The operators at this site however, needed access 400km's away. To overcome this issue Omnitronics supplied two IPR100's with the 950 system.
The client particularly liked the 950 radio managment system because the dedicated robust operator console is well suited to the harsh conditions in which this is based. The operators were impressed with the unit, commenting that the console is very easy to use.
This application demonstrates the flexibility of Omnitronics' products. To find out more about the 950 system please click here.
Radio Network with Priority Management
This organisation required full radio coverage across their water management & treatment plant. Due to the structure and layout of the plant, four radio repeaters had been installed to provide radio coverage across the entire site. To achieve integrated communications, the repeaters needed to be linked together. This was made possible by connecting each repeater back to a centrally positioned Omnitronics 619SRI which is configured to link each incoming signal from one repeater site to the other three repeater sites.
In addition, the client required a priority system whereby the first repeater to receive a signal needed to lock out incoming signals from the remaining repeaters. The 619SRI is capable of doing this due to the in-built First-in-First-Served (FIFS) feature. The FIFS feature was used in conjunction with the ability to equalise the COR (mute) inputs using the timing features of the bridge. The 619SRI was effectively used as a simple 'race voter' and was able to provide the water authority with a complete radio network solution in a single box.
Click here to find out more about the 619SRI
Channel Change for Oil & Gas Platform in Vietnam
An Oil and Gas platform destined for Vietnam called on Omnitronics to assist with their radio communication requirements. The platform operates Marine, Air band, radio and HF long distance channels. The organisation needed all channels to be monitored and controlled from several locations on the platform.
Interestingly, the radio's mounted remotely from the operating room needed to be channel changed. Omnitronics achieved this by allowing the operator to send DTMF data to an Omnitronics 970DD channel change interface via the operating console. Up to 99 channels can be interchanged using Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) format. As part of the variety of radios used by the client, a HF radio also needed to be channel changed. This radio did not have BCD interface lines, only RS232 port. To channel change the HF radio, a translator unit was installed to convert the DTMF data to RS232 format.
Omnitronics was able to assist the client with a smart and straightforward turn-key solution through innovative engineering. Channel change is a typical requirement of organisations with various radios in many industries. Omnitronics provide a range of interfaces that perform this crucial operation whilst making it simple for operators to use.
Future Proof DX64 Developed for WA Mining Company
A leading WA mining company needed a highly reliable radio management system for their Train Control Centre. Given the critical nature of the business a reliable, robust radio management system was a necessity. The company chose the Omnitronics DX64 as a replacement for their existing system.
The client was impressed with the benefits provided by the DX64 system such as reliability, proven ability and product support but the stand out reason for choosing this system was that it gave the client the ability to "future-proof" their radio management system for the migration to an IP based console and radio network. The DX64 supports IP interfaces to radio channels and consoles. Already plans are underway to add operators geographically remote from the Train Control Centre via an IP network. When implemented this will allow the additional operators to be located wherever required (in a different city or even a different state!).
Omnitronics worked closely with the users of the system to ensure they received a system perfectly tailored to the needs. A unique service provided by Omnitronics is our ability to provide customised solutions to meet special requirements. Please contact our Sales team if you would like to find out more.
RAA Motoring in South Australia Installs DX64
The DX64 installed at RAA roadside assistance in South Australia is fully operational. The RAA were looking for a radio management system that's compatible with the company's new data communications system. The DX64 works seamlessly with their new system and enables operators to patch telephone calls to radio to allow communications with assistant personnel in the field.
The DX64 is more than capable of meeting the client's requirements of 4 operators, 8 PMR radio channels and 4 analog telephone channels. This is a basic application of the DX64 product which demonstrates the variety of industries across which this product can be applied.
Click here for more information about the DX64.
Phil Lonsdale and Alan Parker recently returned from Baltimore where Omnitronics exhibited at the highly popular APCO International Expo. The show was attended by Public Safety professionals from around the country and this year our VoIP systems, audio bridges and radio management products proved very popular. Thank you to everyone who came to visit, we look forward to seeing you again soon.