Smart Interoperability Communications SolutionsIntegrated communications solutions for Public Safety First Responders, Defense Command & Control and Enterprise Communications applications

About TechMerTechMer meets the requirements of Public Safety First Responders, Defense Forces and Enterprise users by providing innovative network centric InterOperability communications solutions. TechMer has been providing communications solutions for more than 20 years to a global and diverse customer community.

TechMer’s InterOperability solutions are used in:Government Agencies Defense such as C4I and Tactical mobile Command CentersMetropolitan and Rural CommunitiesHigh-Rise Buildings Schools and UniversitiesCritical infrastructure such as Ports, Nuclear power plants, water reservoirs and TunnelsRetail and shopping mallsTransportation organizations such as Rail Roads, Commuter Rail and Bus CompaniesElectric and Gas Utilities Fast Deploy Emergency Centers such as Field Hospitals

System to System InteroperabilityIn-Building communicationsIn-Vehicle intercom solutionsInfrastructure SubsystemsCapability EnhancementCommand & Control Communications SystemDistributed Dispatch ConsolesMobility and Transportable elementsTechnology Migration

Public Safety – First Responders

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Interoperability solutions for Tactical and Command echelons

TechMer’s Defense solutions implement current state of the art concepts of C4I that support the Battlespace Command & Control mission of Modern Forces. TechMer’s battle proven delivered solutions are deployed with Ground Forces, Airborne and mission aircraft, naval vessels and mobile command shelters.

Key features of TechMer’s solutions are:

A fully distributed Network Centric solutionA unified solution for all Echelons – a deployed Brigade, a Corps C4I Mobile Shelter or GHQMaximum Forces Interoperability – Air, Ground, Naval, Civil Defense and Support ForcesScalability – from a single Communications Operator to Dozens – all on the NetworkDeployment in Fixed sites, Mobile Shelters or transportable Cases“Talk Groups” concept – either pre-defined or ad-hoc Tactical “Talk Groups” that reflect the Battlespace Theater of Operations“Talk Groups” include different types of “subscribers” - radio or “non-radio” A specific “subscriber” can be a member of many talk groupsIntelligibility improvements through the use of embedded DSP at the Operators positionState of the art Full Duplex communications between Operators – not only streamlines operations but is extrememlyimportant as communications between Operators DO NOT engage the radios with unnecessary radio commsEasily accommodates Embedded TrainingFull recording of all Audio traffic – important for operational de-brief and forces trainingCapacity is virtually limitless as all solution elements reside on the IP networkRedundancy is inherently built-InCoalition Forces InteroperabilityRemotely control various functionalities of Military Radios

Defense

TechMer’s reliable communications solutions allow enterprises with Security and business-critical communications systems to enhance their legacy systems, add interoperability capabilities and implement new streamlined security, operational and management controls.

Providing communications solutions for a diversity of applications, TechMer’s solutions allow Enterprises to contend with the communications requirements of the 21st Century. Communications Interoperability enables effective communication within and between organizations, Extending Radio Reach allows overcoming geographic limitations and Radio Integration with IP Telephony extends the Enterprises radio networks with “non-radio” communication terminals. In addition, Radio Equipment phased replacement reduces total cost of ownership by leveraging existing communication assets, Resilient communications Networks and Redundancy create backup networks and Scalability allows organizations to add communications assets as the organization evolves.

TechMer’s product line is modular, mature and field-proven with more than 50 deployments worldwide catering for a wide range of radio and Non-Radio interoperability needs such as:

High-Rise In-Building radio coverageIn vehicle mobility and transportable solutionsMulti site security command & controlDistributed dispatch consoles Enterprise command and control Enterprise incident preparedness

Enterprise Communications

mACS-5000 Product FamilyACS Audio and Video Control Switch | mACS-5000 8/16 Channel Interoperability gateway

mACS-2002 2 Channel Interoperability gateway | mACS-5100 Standalone Operator Console / Terminal

mACS-5133 Standalone Operator PC Console | mACS-5300 Incident Commanders Transportable Interoperability

Gateway | mACS-5800 IP-PBX VOIP Softswitch | mACS-5900 Recorder / IP Logger Unit

mACS-9000 In-Building Interoperability Station | mACS-5050 mACS Management System Software

HDSR-High Definition Screen Recording | AVA – Armored Vehicles Cell Phone Intercom Adaptor

MDIS-Merkava Digital Intercom System

ACS – Audio and Video Control SwitchThe ACS is a state of the art fully digital VoIP communication switching system (VCSS). The ACS provides switching and control to a wide range of diverse equipment into one seamless communication system that can be assimilated into an existing network. The ACS was specially designed for mission critical applications with emphasis on flexibility, ease of use and interoperability with standard Ethernet network.Complete IP system using on-site Ethernet networkIntegrated modular Gateway modules for a wide range of diverse equipment (transceivers, telephone, video, intercom, cellular, etc).Interoperability to any C4I System Non blocking systemFully redundant and hot swappable modulesModular and distributed architecture – easy up-scaling and decentralizationEasy reconfiguration and upgrading User configurable touch screen operator stationReal time web based client for remote maintenance and control over the entire systemDigital IP logger as a part of the system

Route all traffic between devices and user terminalsConnecting as many as 16 sources (radios, phones, cameras) at one site8 LAN ports for General use – located in the front of the unitProvide Bridge functionality between any networksHandle service requests from User terminals (mACS-5100) or Management stations (mACS-5050) – see below for a description of these systemsThe mACS Switch can be installed in a redundant configurationThe mACS is also available in a hardened, military grade configuration, for use in harsh environmentsThe mACS is powered by either 110VAC, 220VAC or 28VDC power source

Commander Mode allows cut-in transmission on ALL networks.Connects to different types of headsets (PC standard, Hi-Fi, ANR type, Aviation, military)Full Color LCD display with Touch Panel, or simple audio terminalFlexible GUI allows easy adaptability to specific customersConcurrently operate on several networksIntercom feature between terminals regardless of type or locationVariety of sizes and configurations availableIndustrial, or Mini-SPEC compliant configurations available

mACS-5300The mACS-5300 Transportable Interoperability Gateway, Protects equipment from sand, dust, water ingress, impact, vibration and extreme temperature giving ultimate protection to your equipment during transportation and ready for deployment.Compact transportable suitcase Multiple preconfigured radio frequencies per emergency scenarioScalable & modular architecture to meet changing demandResistant to severe operational conditionsRapidly Deployable to meet immediate needMultiple radio network coveredEnable interoperable voice communications between users of different device types Improves emergency response Time

mACS-2002 mini Interoperability GatewayThe mACS is a miniature versatile, full-featured RoIP. audio gateway that transforms radio and telephone audio sourceso VoIP streams. Features and Benefits:

A small size device – (7.5 X 4.4 X 1.75 )Includes 2 Radio ports for gateway connectivityIncludes a 2-port LAN switch for IP connectivityIncludes 1 telephone port (PSTN) for wireline connections A cost effective solution for small Comm networksMerges radios and telephone for seamless communication Remote control over any IP networkAccess rights management per individual operatorEmergency cut-in transmission to ALL NETWORKS featureIncludes a USB interface (Device and Host connections)Operates from a12-34 VDC power supply (complieswith MIL-STD-1275A) with low power consumption

mACS-5133 – min Dispatch for PCThe mACS-5133, part of the mACS-5000 Interoperability Gateway Product Family, is a real-time VoIP intercom communications terminal that enables multi-channel, full-duplex communications via a LAN. Configured and monitored through a PC.As audio activities (encoding/decoding) take up much of the PC CPU resources, the mACS-5133 is designed for handling all audio activities, thus releasing the PC for performing its intended application.A USB interface to PC for remote control of mACB features from a PCAn easy to user Graphical User Interface (GUI) program called mACB ControllerCommander Mode allows cut-in transmission on all networks.Flexible GUI allows easy adaptability to specific customersConcurrency operate on several networksIntercom feature between terminals regardless of type or location Industrial, or MIL-SPEC compliant configurations availbe

mACS-5800 IPBXAn IP PBX System designed and optimized for mACS family with easy configuration. Offering a wide variety of PBX services.Embedded IP PBXAuto attendant Analog and SIP extensions Smart phones extensionsLeast Cost Routing tableE1/T1 line cards typically with PRI signalingFXS Gateway

Unified management of distributed of mACS GWsConfiguration and provisioning of all of mACS GWsFault management

Fully digital IP-based recording of Audio, Video and DataSupports full wide range of formatsSimultaneous recording for a virtually unlimited number of channelsPlayable desktops filesFully redundant and non-blockingVirtually unlimited scalabilityHandles digital input/output from cameras, phones, radios, and PC terminalsCoordinates activity from multiple sites.Audio recording capacity of at least one million hoursSeamless integration with other RoIP components from TechMer

mACS-9000 In-Building Interoperability StationThe ACB (Audio Control Box) is a part of family of a user terminals designed specifically to work with the ACS and mACS switches.

mACS-5050 ACS Control SoftwareProvides a single view of the entire network to simplify network management and reduce operating expense.

The CBox Features:

The Main Adaptor features:Interface to Cellular Phone – Mechanical, Electrical, SoftwareExternal RF Connection Charging of Cellular Phone BatteryInterface for up to 2 CBox unitsEnables Cellular Phone Data Communication CapabilitiesInterface to all exiting Central Switch (intercom) SystemsAudio Routing between Cellular Phone & Intercom System : Analog InterfaceAudio Routing between Cellular Phone & any (or all) CBox units : Digital AudioIsolated Power Supply

Cellular Phone Screen Displayed on Large Graphic LCDProprietary Information of System Status displayed on Large Graphic LCD27 key Keypad for All Cellular Phone FunctionsLED Backlight for LCD and Keypad Multiple Illumination LevelsData and Voice on ISDN interface with Main AdaptorAnalog Interface to Intercom>s RCU & Helmet (Bridge Mode)Encrypted/Non-Encrypted Voice Separation

Armored Vehicle Cell Phone Intercom Adaptor (AVA)Is a state-of-the-art, fully digital system that integrates commercial Cellular Phones into Armored Vehicle Intercom Systems. Bringing the total mobility and extensive data functionalities of mobile phones to armored vehicles, the AVA incorporates the most advanced DSP technology to provide enhanced audio capabilities to existing Intercom and Radio Control system Armored Vehicle Cell Phone Originally designed for Motorola’s globally deployed TETRA mobile phone, the AVA can be adapted to any standard commercial cellular phone.Implementing state-of-the-art DSP technology & advanced audio mechanisms, the AVA provides:Dynamic Noise ReductionEcho CancellationVAD – Voice Activity DetectorAGC – Automatic Gain Control

DVI and VGA Interface supportedCompresses both Video and AudioViewable on any Network-enabled PCSelect Video Resolution: up to 1920X1080 Select Frame Rate Up to 30fps.select Video Encoding quality (up to 10mbps at 1080p)Video and Audio enable/disable. Video source selection.Log Access.

Central Switch (CS)Provides the interfaces for all traffic – digital voice, data, transceiver control and power-distributed over standard coaxial cables to each CCU.

System Control Units (SCUs)used for monitor and configurator terminal, providing a unified interface for a full variety of different transceivers working simultaneously. This is achieved through use of advanced HMI with high intuitive GUI.

Crew Control Units (CCUs)Provide full internal intercom and external radio communication to each crew member, enabling them to operate across the dedicated listening programs their task require.

Telephone Control Unit (TCU)A standard handset is connected to the TCU in place of a headset enabling full intercom/extercom functionality in accordance with the vehicle’s commander setting. Provides the interface for the Night Parking daisy chain.

Fully digital modular communication systemStar network topography – high redundancy Full duplex internal – full/half duplex externalDigital Noise Reduction (NR) mechanismCompletely flexible Listening ProgramsSpecial Listening Program for External LoudspeakerISDN connection between CS & CCUsEach CCU has an extra helmet interface for redundancySeamless interface to vehicle’s LAN networkVocal emergency warning generation for critical situations via LANFully meets all MIL-STD-810E & MIL-STD-461D requirementsStandard dimensions to simply fit into existing mountingsCompatible with all existing transceiversAutomatic identification of added and removed transceiversAll system elements have been designed for easy maintainabilityDedicated Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) enables comprehensive, in-depth testing of all system elements

Benefits

MDIS – Merkava Digital Intercom SystemFor armored vehicle communication, MDIS is the next generation fully digital, full duplex military communication system with sophisticated audio and data functionality. Configured as star network for high redundancy and incorporating proven DSP technology, MDIS delivery enhanced performance for armored vehicle communication.