Remote Communicator Software, RC-FS10 (Common to converter and bridge mode)
The optional RC-FS10 remote communi-cator creates an IP-based virtual radio on a PC and works as simple dispatch station. The RC-FS10 can be used with an IDASTM NXDNTM system and analog radio system via the VE-PG3.
General
Power Supply
12V DC ±10%, max. 1.1A (main unit) 16W Max. (with supplied AC adapter)
Operating temperature range
0 ̊C to +40 ̊C; 32 ̊F to +104 ̊F
Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections are not included) 232×38×168 mm;
9.13×1.5×6.61 in
Weight (main unit only) 800 g; 1.76 lb (approx.)
Regulatory compliance CC (Part 15 Class B/Part 68), TIA 868-B ICES-003, ICCS-03, CE Mark, ETSI ES 203 021, ETSI EG 201 121 (Advisory Note)
Interface
LAN/WAN
RJ-45 connectors ×2 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Telephone set
RJ-11 connector ×1
Telephone line
RJ-11 connectors ×2
Transceiver / repeater
Quick connectors ×2
External equipment
Quick connectors ×2
USB
Standard A receptacle ×2
Rear Panel View
VE-PG3 Rear panel view
Supplied Accessories (May differ according to version)
AC adapter, BC-207S
Ferrite core
Quick connectors (Spare)
Virtual serial port software CD
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
RoIP Gateway
Bridge Mode
The bridge mode bridges between radio sites over an IP network. The figure below is an example of bridge mode configuration, the Site A radio user can talk to the Site B radio user.
Mixing Function
The mixing function mixes the bridged audio to the other bridges. It can provide site-to-multisite type communication even on a network which does not support IP multicast routing.
Cross Band/Cross Category Connection*
Cross band/cross category connection is possible between VHF/UHF land mobile, marine VHF and air band frequencies. Optional audio connection cables allow you to connect a transceiver or repeater easily.
* Cross band/cross category operation may be prohibited in some countries. Please confirm legal requirements in your country before installation.
VE-PG3
Specifications
Features
Other Features (Common to bridge and converter mode)
- Web-based configuration
- IP router function: PPPoE/IPv6 bridge, NAT, Dynamic DNS, VPN pass through, IP filter, SNMP and SYSLOG
- USB flash drive connection for firmware update and data backup and restore
Versatile Radio Over IP Gateway
The VE-PG3 is designed to enhance the communication coverage of a radio network and the convenience of radio usage by leveraging IP networking technology with ease of implementation. The VE-PG3 has two modes; converter mode and bridge mode. The converter mode converts radio audio into VoIP/analog phone calls and allows interconnection between connected equipment. The bridge mode connects two or more radio sites over an IP network and received radio audio is bridged to opposing radio sites of the network. The bridge mode can connect dispersed radio sites over the network and can provide cross band, cross category communication.
Converter Mode
Interconnect between IP phone, analog phone and radio networks
Phone calls can be initiated by radio users
Bridge Mode
Site-to-site radio communication over and IP network
Site-to-multisite radio communication
Cross band, cross category connection
Common Features
Optional RC-FS10 software for virtual PC dispatch station
Public address, siren, warning light and external equipment connection
Telephone Interconnect
A radio user (both IDASTM and analog* radio user) can initiate phone calls using DTMF code and can connect to other users via an IP phone or PSTN line**. Phone users can make individual calling and group calling to the IDASTM radio site. In the analog radio site, called users are subject to the fixed calling configuration of the connected radio.
* Limited to radios with DTMF encoder/decoder capability. **Connection maintained by VOX.
Converter Mode
The VE-PG3 has built-in RoIP, SIP gateway, IP router and IP PBX functions all in one box. As shown in the figure below, the VE-PG3 integrates digital/analog radio sites into SIP and analog phone systems and interconnects calls between the connected users. The CT-24 digital voice converter converts analog audio and G.711μ IP phone codec to the AMBE+2TM codec for the IDASTM radio system. The CT-24 is required to connect an IDASTM radio site with other system users.
Site-to-multisite Radio Communication
When the IP network system is compatible with IP multicast routing, three or more VE-PG3s can be connected in the bridge mode and provide site-to-multisite radio communication. As shown in the figure below, the Site A radio users can talk to the Site B and Site C users simultaneously.
License-free Versatile Radio Over IP Gateway
External Equipment Connection
(Common to converter and bridge mode)
The VE-PG3 has two external equipment connectors for audio input/output and other switching. Public address system, siren, warning light and other external equipment can be connected to the VE-PG3.