Integrated Defence Communication System
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The VCS 3020X unleashes the power of network centric Air Defence Communications. The VCS 3020X gives authorised operators access to all defence communication resources regardless of the system load at any site at any time. The comprehensive set of defence communication features is designed to be applied to meet any customer’s distinct requirements. Individual adaptations are kept to a minimum, making the VCS 3020X the perfect COTS/MOTS solution for a wide variety of defence communication applications.
The Frequentis upgrade path enables you to enhance your system at any time – to protect your investment. The Frequentis VCS 3020X is a system that is flexible, cost-effective and safe!
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HIGHEST AVAILABILITY AND RELIABILITY
DECENTRALISED SWITCHING > The main part of the VCS 3020X application software runs fully distributed in the peripheral devices. The mission-critical switching and routing core software is kept simple. The fully decentralised call control leads to the system’s unrivalled resilience against software failures. Audio is switched with Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Data is routed within the core system via dedicated IP-based data links. Each added component increases the processing power for a no-limits system solution.
DUPLICATION AND PARALLEL OPERATION – NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE
THE FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM BACKBONE
The extensive duplication of critical system components, such as the real-time parallel operating core system, limits the fault range to one communication channel. Peripheral hardware like operator positions and interfaces are connected to both duplicated nodes A and B. Both connections and nodes are active and equivalent at all times. This ensures continuous, fail-safe communications.
To accomplish systems of any conceivable size, 8000 communication channels are available. Multiple VCS 3020X system nodes interconnect via a fibre optical backbone.
System A
System B Telephones, Public Networks ATSN
parallel operations
Local Radios, Radio Networks
ISDN QSIG
Operator Positions Touch Panel & PC based
THE STAR ARCHITECTURE – SUPERIOR SYSTEM INTEGRITY The VCS 3020X star topology forms the base for decentralised switching. The symmetric star topology connects line interfaces and operator positions to the system core. In the unlikely event that one branch fails, the other branches and operations always remain unaffected.
DUPLICATED 622Mbits/s Optical System Backbone
2 x 2MBit/s E1
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WAN
WAN star topology
Up to 8 nodes - each node switches entire system capacity
Voice and Data Recording and Replay
System Management and External Data
Integrated Voice and Data Networking
8000 COMMUNICATION channels 8000 communication channels capacity, non-blocking VCS 3020X grants no-risk implementation and no software changes for system expansions – uninterrupted operations even during system expansions – hot-pluggable system hardware
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THE VCS 3020X DEFENCE COMMUNICATION RESOURCES CWP
FOR TODAY AND FOR YEARS TO COME VCS Radio Node
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FREQUENTIS CONTINUES AN
RADIO SITE A
MIGRATION TO IP-ENVIRONMENTS
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AND IP-BASED NETWORK CENTRIC
Rx/Tx Management System
VCS
CULMINATED IN THE DESIGN OF AN INTEGRATED IP-ENABLED NETWORK SOLUTION. THE SOLUTION IS SIP-BASED AND INCORPORATES STANDARD COTS-COMPONENTS.
CENTRE B
WAN
EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH WITH THE
COMMUNICATIONS. THIS MIGRATION
Management System
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VCS Radio Node
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CENTRE A
RADIO SITE B
NETWORK-WIDE ROLE AND USER MANAGEMENT- MISSION MANAGEMENT AS IT SHOULD BE Supporting any advanced concept of operation, the system can be configured from any site connected to the network. Any authorised system user can assign roles and profiles. Controller tasks can be shifted back and forth between several VCS 3020X sites. Roles are not bound to physical positions, thus network-wide free seating is enabled. Additionally the VCS 3020X allows a role to be „pushed“ or „pulled“. A mission management tool supports a variety of operational scenarios and roles throughout the network.
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NETWORKING The VCS 3020X is a Frequentis product facilitating the transition from today’s platform and system-centric implementations towards a future network centric concept with focus on information sharing, common situational awareness and interoperability. Interoperability and networking have elevated to a key requirement for successful communications; a coherent network for collaborative coordination becomes essential. As a real network centric application, several VCS 3020X centres may be distributed throughout a geographical region. These networked sites behave as a single system. All resources are accessible from any operator position within the network and can be controlled from any of the networked sites. The IP enforcing radio interface iRIF supports this network centric approach to a maximum. Likewise, the networked management system offers access to all networked sites for monitoring and configuration purposes. The VCS 3020X enables the power of IP-networks. Enforcing standards for VoIP and SIP ensures interoperability, e.g. with COTS IP-telephones. The VCS 3020X fully supports mission critical tasks such as load sharing or contingency operations.
The TMCS is the system’s installation and configuration tool featuring a graphical room view that allows operation supervisors to get an overview of all currently active missions and role configurations at each operator position. This is true for both stand-alone systems, as well as for networked configurations. An easy-to-use traffic & analysis tool, which increases system efficiency by providing detailed reports using historical data, is also available. In the unlikely event of a TMCS failure, the operations of the VCS 3020X will be left untouched. Thus it is possible to log-in or operate the VCS, or change hardware components, even if the TMCS is not connected.
iRIF
The continuously growing number of features and services derived from several projects, as well as future standards and recommendations, are integrated into proven commercial-off-the-shelf software. However, there is plenty of room left for select individual custom adaptations. Integration with Radar Systems > It is possible to have services of the VCS 3020X interacting with radar systems, increasing the operational efficiency. This enables common login at the radar work station or useage of the air picture derived from the radar system for best-signal-selection.
Telephone and Radio Services > Your special phone and radio services combined with Frequentis customer-specific solutions optimise usability.
Voice and Data Recording This brand-new IP radio interface enforces networking capabilities. The iRIF is a slim intelligent radio interface accessible from any point within the IP cloud. Beside serial and IP based remote control interfaces it provides the audio connection with PTT/SQU to the radio.
> The VCS 3020X is prepared for integrated recording of voice and radio channel/telephone subscriber information.
Management System Integration > The VCS 3020X central facility management system allows configuration and diagnostics of external systems.
smart3020X - the smart and flexible solution
Frequentis systems are frequently used in classified environments and have to comply with stringent security requirements. We have policies and procedures in place to properly handle classified information in accordance with the requirements of several countries. We are familiar with and provide systems compliant to common criteria.
The smart3020X is a smart solution, in a 1,75 inch high unit, for mobile towers and small tower applications. From the smallest tower to all-encompassing communication environments, the smart 3020X knows no functional limitations. Flexibility and scalability at all the same full functionality.
Security Domains – handling of classified information The VCS 3020X is capable to handle different security domains in one system: Secure/Non secure separation is a Frequentisdeveloped, unique and cost-efficient method of providing the separation of classified and unclassified information within a single physical system hardware.
Secure Non secure encrypted secure over Non secure channel
crypto
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EACH USER CAN STORE AND RETRIEVE INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL SETTINGS OF POSITION CHARACTERISTICS
Conferencing Services
Outstanding Radio Services
> Extensive conferencing services provide various types of conferences. Local pre-set and successive conferences with up to 30 participants set standards. Distributed network-wide LOOP-conferences with a virtually unlimited number of participating operators are available.
> The system includes radio remote control for tactical radios such as Have Quick and SATURN. Many different protocols of different radio manufacturers are supported. The network centric radio communication services provide arbitration within the network. Frequency coupling enab ling retransmission on several radio channels, coverage with BSS - best signal selection, the radio channel inter- com and the radio/telephone coupling feature are supported network wide.
SUCH AS VOLUME, BRIGHTNESS, OR CHIME TO
Integrated Emergency Menu
INCREASE USABILITY AND TO MAXIMISE COMFORT.
> This feature gives instructions and supports with shortcuts to important numbers and informs on how to react in different emergency settings.
Integrated short-term Recording > The integrated short-term or position recording has a capacity of 2 x 30 min. If configured, supervisors may retrieve recordings made at any position. Recordings may even be exported as WAV-files.
iPOS - IP BASED BACKUPSYSTEM INTEGRATED The new iPOS is the most powerful operator position Available for mission critical defence environments including a unique flexible audio matrix. The additional IP connectivity of the iPOS combined with IP based communication resources – e.g. the new IP radio interface or IP-phones - serves as system inherent backup-system whenever the worst comes to the worst. An iPOS Premium HiBrite® version provides a brightness of 1000cd/m2 and is FAA-approved.
Integration OF Frequentis DIVOS VOICE AND DATA Recorders > Combining the VCS 3020X with DIVOS recorders entails advantages only one suppliercan provide, e.g. central configuration or enhanced data exchange.
Position Monitoring > Any authorised operator (e.g. a supervisor) can monitor operator positions. All telephone and radio communications are then transferred to the authorized operator.
Moving Call Queue
Flexible Panel Layout Adaptations
> The continuously updated call queue presents all incoming calls on the Touch Panel.
The panel layout at the iPOS operator position can easily be customised providing intuitive applications. This ranges from simple colour changes to new complex layouts or the integration of maps. Our experienced User Interface Design Centre offers workshops and trainings to respond to and meet any of your requirements.
NETWORKED TMCS > For networked environments, dedicated clients may log into any VCS connected within the system. This gives the supervisor control of the entire system to change parameters or to check the system status.
Digital 2MBIT/S Radio Link Development Our voice communication system software is designed in modular, hierarchical layers with well-defined sophisticated interfaces. This open architecture of the modular units can be combined to respond to your specifications. The basic system software will remain unchanged.
Optional Modules or Costum Adaptations Basic COTS Application Software Communication and Transport Layer Real Time Multitasking Operation System Distributed, redundant Hardware
Application Software Core Software
> For digital speech quality from microphone to antenna, the VCS 3020X supports direct 2MBit/s links to most commercial available radios providing a 2MBit/s interface.
Release Policy The strigent release policy guarantees that the experience collected from well-proven and tested systems and applications continuously evolves the development of new and future systems.
References > The VCS 3020X is the pinnacle of the experience accumulated over the past 60 years. After all Frequentis has installed in excess of 11,000 operator positions in more than 70 countries.
Technical specifications and requirements are correct at the time of going to press, but may change without prior notice as our products and services are continually updated. Frequentis has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this document is, to the best of its knowledge, correct, but does not accept any liability whatsoever for any error or omission.
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