Comm-Tac

A Low Cost Approach to Interoperability

and Digital

Migration

Comm-Tac Overview

• Comm-Tac is designed to meet a growing demand for a low-cost method of solving tactical interoperability problems

• It meets a challenging need for quick, immediate grouping of dissimilar radios

Comm-Tac Overview

• Provides tactical interoperability on demand or on a permanent, full time basis

• Provides radio grouping at the hardware level, inexpensively and effectively

Front Panel View

Easy push button operation for assigning groups.

Three position buttons set a radio to Group A, Group B, or Off.

How it Works

UHF Conventional MOTOTRBO™

UHF Conventional

MOTOTRBO™ System

MOTOTRBO™

UHF System

UHF Transmits through the system to MOTOTRBO™ and vice-versa

How it Works

The Result is UHF Talking to MOTOTRBO™ effectively

UHF Conventional MOTOTRBO™

UHF Conventional MOTOTRBO™

MOTOTRBO™ SystemUHF System

Rear Panel View

4 individual DB-9 connectors for radio interface, fuse and power connector

Powering Comm-Tac

Equipped with a locking connector plug for DC or AC power connections

Connecting Radios

Radio resources are connected via radio termination cables purchased from Trident or made by the dealer

Connecting Radios

In the previous demo diagram, the UHF Radio is connected to Port 1 and the MOTOTRBO™ radio is connected to Port 2

UHF MOTOTRBO™

4 Resource CapabilityUHF Conventional

MOTOTRBO™

800 MHX Smartnet

VHF PassPort or LTR

Connect up to 4 resources (radios) in any combination of 2 groups

Group A

Group B

Group A

Group B

Or group them all together.

4 Resource CapabilityUHF Conventional

MOTOTRBO™

800 MHX Smartnet

VHF PassPort or LTR

Group A

Group A

Group A

Group A

LED Indications

The above diagram shows radios 1 and 2 connected as Group A radios 3 and 4 connected as Group B

Making Groups

Simply press the button until the desired grouping is reached. Press once for assigning to Group A. Press twice to assign it to Group B. Press a third time and that resource returns to normal mode (ungrouped).

More Examples Nexedge VHF Trunking

P25 800 MHzUHF Conventional

Nexedge, P25 and VHF Trunking are grouped together. UHF is not grouped with any other radio and is in normal mode.

Applications

• Can be used at system backbone level or customer level

• Comm-Tac can be used to map talk groups together that do not normally connect

• Connect Trunking to Conventional Platforms

Opportunities

• Public Safety, First Response

• Schools, Universities

• Public Places supporting many different radio users such as Sports Complexes

• Monitoring radio traffic not usually monitored

Vertical Markets

• Construction Companies

• Utility Companies

• Power Companies

• Chemical Plants

• Manufacturing Facilities

• Sensitive Environments

Common UsesUHF Conventional MOTOTRBO™

Neighboring Power Companies can assist each other during outages.

Common UsesUHF Conventional MOTOTRBO™

By using Comm-Tac, assisting power companies can now communicate with the other company when they arrive on scene.

Common Uses

“First Response” agencies can group with utilities during disasters or on a regular basis

Common Uses

Response to facilities where radio communications and coordination are critical, but usually not possible

Technical Overview

• Comm-Tac offers adjustments and “Tuning Pots” under the cover for set-up and alignment

• Not all situations will require adjustments, however, Trident recommends taking appropriate measurements to be sure the Comm-Tac is operating at optimal levels

Set up and Configuration

Alignment, settings and instructions are illustrated in the Installation and Operation Manual

Internal View ofComm-Tac

Dip Switches for set-up

Set-up and Configuration

• Alignments and adjustments such as:– Squelch Settings

• COR

• VOX and sensitivity settings

• Audio Delay:– Adjusted by internal dip switches to support

trunking systems and channel acquisition time

Set Up and Configuration

• Audio Deviation can also be adjusted

• When combining 25 KHz radios with 12.5 KHz or narrow band radios, some alignment may be necessary to balance audio, etc.

Ordering Comm-Tac

• Dealers may order Comm-Tac direct from Trident Micro Systems

• Trident works through resellers and dealers and prefers not to sell direct to end users

How to Order

• Contact Trident Micro SystemsTwo Trident Dr., Arden, NC 28704(800) 798-7881 *Follow prompts to SalesFax Orders : (828) 684-7874Email orders : sales@tridentms.com

Contacts

• Keith Rhodes, National Sales Manager, Ext 1600• Mark Durner, Regional Sales Manager, Ext. 1621• Brian Roberts, Regional Sales Manager, Ext 1620• Angela Gryder, Inside Sales Coordinator, Ext 1601

Part Numbers to Order

• 710-015 Comm-Tac Kit– Includes Comm-Tac Chassis, DC power cord,

Vehicle Mounting Bracket and Installation and Operation Manual

Optional Accessories

• 500-576 : Comm-Tac Power Cable Kit

(Order this cable to plug into AC power source)

* Call Trident for a list of available cables

Warranty and Technical Support

• Trident Provides a one (1) year parts and labor warranty for Comm-Tac . Trident's standard warranty policy applies and is available for telephone technical support if needed.

Technical Support Contact

• Contact Trident Micro SystemsTwo Trident Dr., Arden, NC 28704

(800) 798-7881, Ext 1300

(828) 684-0319

Support@tridentms.com

• Access through Trident’s website also offers emergency tech support requests at www.tridentms.com

Comm-Tac Recap

• Connect Dissimilar Trunking Platforms to Newer Digital Technologies

• Connect Conventional Platforms to MOTOTRBO™, Nexedge,P25 and more

• Extremely Easy to Use

iOPT Commander • Can be used with all iOPT Products• Allows the user to place himself into a

group with other sources• Features:

– Heavy duty microphone– External speaker– Headset jack– Mute button

iOPT Commander

• Can be used as a single transmit point.• Great for Immediate broadcasts to all

connected sources• Supports headset connections into popular

intercom systems• Manage connections on the fly

iOPT Commander

iOPT Commander

iOPT family of Products

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