iNetwork
Interoperability Platform

SmartLink's ability to deliver a radio communications platform capable of delivering solutions to the complex issues surrounding both wide-area, multi-site networks and interoperability between disparate system is derived from the convergence of hardware and software specifically developed and optimized to address the demands of mission critical communications.

The core of the SmartLink solution is the software defined SmartLink I-Switch™, which controls and routes communications and also contains the database programmed to accommodate virtually unlimited communications scenarios as determined by the customer. The switch provides "always on", real-time, selective communications.

Installed at each radio site is the network link that provides connectivity to the switch and contains the firmware for signal processing. Various SmartLink I-Site™ channel modules allow any combination of existing or new communications resources to integrate as peripheral nodes of a real-time digital network. A channel module for each repeater at the site instantaneously processes the protocol and converts the signal from analog to digital for transmission over the network. Additional modules allow the integration of other resources such as consoles, base stations, control stations, and remote controls.

The optional SmartLink dispatch SmartLink I-Console™ is the communications control system supporting all dispatch operations and providing real-time access into the SmartLink system for monitoring the radio resources.

Smartlink provides solutions for interoperability and communications for the public safety, critical infrastructure and commercial market. Smartlink systems provide multi-protocol and wide area networking products, as well as remote systems products supporting multiple frequencies and air interfaces.

Technical Features:

• Foundational, digital communications platform
• Totally scalable, building block architecture
• Frequency transparent - permits use with any current or future bands
• Support of both digital and analog communication resources
• Intelligent, software-defined networking and interoperability
• Sites may be linked over digital or analog circuits using a variety of protocols including ATM, DDS, Frame Relay, VoIP
• Protocol agile modules decode/encode multiple conventional & trunked protocols or EIA DC & Tone remote control standards.
• Always on and instantly available to authorized units
• Network call setup time 125 mS with End-to End call completion < 500 mS (effectively real time)
• All sites involved in a call are brought up simultaneously
• From anywhere to anywhere network connectivity for authorized users
• DID, DOD & POTS telephony interfaces for PABX, PBX & PSTN circuits
• Software defined translation capabilities, i.e.: protocol code to auto telephone dial-up

Operation & Management Features:

• T1 link circuits are not required except in simulcasting configurations
• Dynamic network talk group configuration based on protocol decode
• Network talk groups supporting SOP & Disaster plans may be pre-configured
• Network resource busy notification to even simplex conventional users
• Wide-area, multisite roaming via manual or auto registration depending on protocol implemented
• Remote power (fwd/ref) monitoring with remote alert and alarm capabilities
• Software defined network talkgroup to logging recorder interface
• PC-based advanced dispatch console positions connect to switch & require no CEB

Protocol Features:

• Unique Identification (UID) Codes
• Electronic Serial Number (ESN) Control
• Radio Kill and Radio Sleep
• Roaming and Automatic Registration