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Digital Mobile Radio Solution Guide

For critical communications in business, DMR Tier 3 digital trunking technology is a modern, scalable solution supporting both data and voice communication.

Tait's DMR Tier 3 solution is both flexible and easy to migrate to, delivering a huge range of benefits that will truly enhance your business functionality.

Tait DMR is fully compliant with DMR Tier 3 open standards and offers excellent wide-area coverage. Implementing a Tait digital communication network assures you of interoperability with other DMR suppliers’ equipment.

While the DMR standard and Tait DMR continues to evolve, significant business
benefits are available to your business right now.

Data and voice communications for your business

Reliable voice communications are critical in an emergency.

However voice-only networks typically use less than 10% of available airtime,
so it is difficult to justify a digital voice-only system. DMR supports data
communications for a wide range of business applications, switching to resilient and high-availability voice communications when required. Data services that improve the efficiency of the business can utilize unused airtime effectively  sharing it with critical voice communications.

Know where your assets and people are

Tait DMR location services improve both worker safety and deliver greater business efficiency. Simply being able to find the location of a worker or an asset
can provide the following benefits:

• Provide a quick response in an emergency.
• Increase your scheduling efficiency by sending the nearest vehicle to any job.
• The location information can enhance other data that is being sent from the
• vehicle, such as status or telemetry, to provide a clearer picture of the situation to the dispatcher.
• High value assets are often needed urgently during times of crisis, being able to track and find them easily can save significant time and money.

Security for your customers’ data

Increasingly businesses that deal with customer information have a duty to
protect that information. The Tait DMR system provides the following security provisions:

• DMR can support both voice and data encryption without any impact on range or voice clarity.
• Authentication is provided on the network to stop false information being entered by unauthorized users

Workforce Management (WFM) for greater operating efficiency

Manage your work schedules easily with Tait WFM applications that send new
tasks, confirm completion or job status updates over your private DMR network.

Monitor and manage your network

The Tait Enable network management suite monitors and reports on network
health, performance and usage trends for greater control over your DMR network; so you can proactively respond to issues before they become problems.
Intelligent reporting links directly to your KPIs and organizational processes.

Increase the return on your communications investment

Tait DMR Tier 3 can optimize your network use, by increasing the efficiency of your current business processes. In fact you may not need to change your processes or applications to take advantage of new Tait DMR applications
developed especially for your operating environment.

Cost-efficient and stress-free migration to DMR

When upgrading to Tait DMR you will often be able to reuse your existing sites
and also elements of the site equipment, such as combiners and aerials.
Often the coverage obtained from the digital network will exceed that of the original analog system. A carefully planned upgrade and migration will minimize service disruption and reduce risk during implementation.

Scalable, flexible business communications

When upgrading your network to digital technology, Tait experts can design your
network to deliver results that matter to your business. Tait services can plan an optimum migration strategy for risk-free cutover. Our focus is to ensure the greatest return on your investment and to deliver the best communications
results.
Choosing Tait as your communications partner ensures your solution is  designed, deployed and supported by experienced service professionals. Our
commitment is to listen to your needs, understand your requirements and deliver an innovative solution.
With Tait as your partner, our world-class engineering and comprehensive range of services deliver solutions that demonstrate genuine understanding of the challenges your organization faces.
 

Tait DMR Key Features

Multi mode terminals combine analog and digital functionality

Even before your network migration to DMR, Tait DMR terminals can replace your legacy analog terminals, supporting a staged migration from your analog network. Multi mode terminals can operate in analogue conventional, MPT 1327 and DMR trunked mode. Your workers can also roam for service between MPT 1327 and DMR networks.

Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi

Integrated wireless technology and Wi-Fi connectivity will increase the functionality of your communications network.

• Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology in the Tait DMR TP9300 portables.
• Wi-Fi connection to Smartphones and/or DMR portables.
• Optional Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi on mobile.
• Wi-Fi interface as an access point or in station mode.
• Wireless accessories mean fewer cables in your vehicles and on your workers.

Remote update and programming via Wi-Fi

Efficiently manage your key network elements and capabilities with remote updates and programming.

• Upgrade firmware using the DMR network or a trusted Wi-Fi network.
• Secure operation to control the upgrade process.
• Software configurable, including feature upgrades through software licenses.
• Update terminal and infrastructure configurations over the DMR network.
• Reduce the risk during a firmware upgrade by having two versions of firmware in the radio. This gives a rollback position if required.

End-to-end encryption across your DMR network

The voice and data communication that is sent over your DMR network will be secured at every stage across the network. The Tait DMR solution will support a range of highly secure air interface encryption mechanisms including DES and AES. The award-winning Tait Key Management Facility (KMF) will also support this and allow for instant distribution of fresh encryption keys, so user groups can benefit from an even higher level of communications privacy.

Migration and network management made easy by connection options

Migrating from analog, and then managing your DMR network is easier as the following interfaces will be supported on the Tait DMR system:

• Pre-release AIS digital dispatch interface.
• LIP based location services interface.
• SNMP interface.
• Tait Enable network management system.
• VoIP PABX and FXO Gateway telephone network interfaces.
• Voice recorder interface.
• Tait-inter-network interface (support between MPT classic, MPT-IP and multi node systems).
• Analog legacy interfaces MAP27, DIP, Actionet.
• Conventional line interface.

Dispatch interface open to any vendor

The Tait DMR solution supports an industry standards based digital dispatch connection, enabling you to choose your preferred dispatch supplier.

• Pre-release AIS digital interface.
• Full digital voice path to allow for end-to-end encryption.
• Network gateways are not required when using the pre-release AIS interface.
• Different types of dispatchers have been defined and will be supported ranging from mission-critical high end console networks to PC-based dispatch applications and pre-release AIS phones.

Tait Enable provides network management to increase visibility and control

The Tait Enable suite includes flexible, scalable tools that allow active management and control of the network. It also allows for increased visibility of network performance.

• Supports industry-standard SNMP protocol.
• SQL databases for storing network information.
• Secure access to the database records.
• KPI reporting linked to your company's objectives and outcomes.
• Dashboard for monitoring.
• Single-screen operation for ease of administrator training and visibility of all network elements at a glance.
• Flexible and simple configuration with a high level of customisation.

Improve safety and efficiency with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)

Support for AVL and telemetry data is inherent in the DMR standard, enhancing fleet visibility and worker safety. The Tait DMR AVL solution gives you the ability to track your vehicle assets and personal resources to improve organisation efficiency.

• Implemented using Short Data Messages (SDM) or packet data.
• Application interface based on LIP.
• Supports polling and unsolicited location provision.
• Allows telemetry data to be transmitted with location information.
• Automatic location information with an emergency message.

Tait DMR Products

Tait TP9300 Portable Radios

• Built-in GPS to improve efficiency and safety.
• Future proof multi-mode portables (DMR, MPT 1327 and conventional FM).
• Tait DMR portables are engineered for use in demanding environments meeting MIL-STD 810G specifications and with an IP67 rating.
• Water shedding grille ensures voice clarity and high audio volume is maintained in wet environments.
• Increase your usability with integrated Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity.
• Impact-protected corners provide shock absorbing impact protection.
• All portables contain 3-way zone selector.
• Intrinsically Safe (IS) portables for hazardous environments.

Tait TM9300 Mobile Radios

• Future proof multi-mode mobiles (DMR, MPT 1327 and conventional FM).
• Tough die-cast metal chassis with IP54 rated casing, giving protection against dust and splashing water.
• Tait DMR mobiles meet MIL-STD 810G specifications.
• Wi-Fi interface capable of operating as an access point or in station mode.
• Increase your usability with Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity.
• Optional GPS to improve efficiency and safety of your workers.

Tait TB9300 Base Station/Repeater

• Trunked base station, future proof with 6.25kHz equivalent technology.
• Adherence to the DMR Tier 3 standard with proven IOP tests.
• IP connectivity to allow efficient scaling and design of networks.
• Extensive range of remote management and monitoring capabilities with a focus on security.
• Designed and MIL-STD tested for reliability, combined with features to mitigate network outages.
• Part of a Tait DMR network providing managed encryption, intersystem connections and standardised console connectivity.
• Built from the TB8100 pedigree.