FREQUENTIS USA F4E60F92 Product description VCS

EVOLUTIONS IN SAFETY

VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

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VCS 3020X

VCS 3020X

THE VCS 3020X IS A COMBINED VOICE

AND DATA SWITCH. THE FIBRE OPTIC

DUPLICATED BACKBONE WITH A BAND-

WIDTH OF 622MBIT/S DISTRIBUTES BOTH

DIGITAL VOICE AND DATA.

THE VCS 3020X USES THE PROVEN APPLI-

CATION SOFTWARE AND THE LATEST PER-

IPHERAL HARDWARE FOR INTERFACES

AND OPERATOR POSITIONS. THIS EXCITING

DESIGN OFFERS FUTURE-PROVEN SWITCH-

ING TECHNOLOGY COMBINED WITH A

SOUND ARCHITECTURE.

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VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

DECENTRALISED SWITCHING

The major part of the application software of the VCS 3020X runs fully distributed in the
peripheral devices. The critical switching and routing core software is kept simple. The
fully decentralised call control leads to the unrivalled resilience of the system 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.

FREQUENTIS HAS CHOSEN AN EVOLU-

TIONARY APPROACH BY INTRODUCING

VCS 3020X RELEASE 4.0 IN 2004,

WHICH ALREADY PREPARED THE

MIGRATION TO IP-ENVIRONMENTS

AND IP-BASED VOICE SWITCHING.

NOW, THIS MIGRATION CONTINUES

BY COMING UP WITH AN IP-GATEWAY

TO CONNECT TO RADIOS USING

AN IP-INFRASTRUCTURE.

THE VCS 3020X MEE
DEMANDS – NOW AND

VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS – THE VCS 3020X OPENS UP A WORLD OF COMMUNICATIONS

ARCHITECTURE

The architecture of the VCS 3020X balances optimal performance and
low risk communications and is based on a legacy of proven systems
unrivalled in safety and reliability.

The VCS 3020X provides integrated voice communications for radio,
telephone and intercom in one unique system with unlimited confer­encing capabilities.

The VCS 3020X provides any operator access to all communication
channels, regardless of the system load at any side and any time.

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6000 time slots are available due to the interconnection of multiple
VCS 3020X system nodes. Up to eight duplicated switching nodes are
interconnected via a duplicated optical fibre backbone, carrying both
voice and data.

THE FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM BACKBONE

The VCS 3020X parallel operating core system.

The extensive duplication of critical system compo­nents, such as the 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.

DUPLICATION – NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE

Networks, radios, telephones, voice
recorders, radars, simulators, and a
management system can be hooked
up to the VCS 3020X.

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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 remain unaffected. The VCS 3020X star
topology forms the base for decentralised switching.

TOPOLOGY

The VCS 3020X is built on a star architecture with
duplicated 2 MBit/s E1 communication links, using
standard CAT7 for structured cabling to all peripheral
devices. A fibre optic backbone allows both system
extensions and the splitting of systems. All critical
components of the VCS 3020X are duplicated to ensure
the availability of the communication paths. The decen­tralised and modular VCS 3020X provides full scalabili­ty without requiring software changes. This goes for
small systems as well as for large centres.

The VCS 3020X star topology – the base for decentralised swtiching.

THE STAR ARCHITECTURE INCREASES RELIABILITY

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SCALABILITY: gate X

THE SYSTEM THAT GROWS WITH YOUR NEEDS

MEET THE NEW MEMBER OF THE VCS 3020X FAMILY: A SLIM MODULE CALLED “GATE X“

FORMS THE CORE SWITCH FOR SMALL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS TOWER SYSTEMS, USING

THE SAME SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND FUNCTIONS AS EVEN THE BIGGEST SYSTEMS.

VCS 3020X WITH GATE X: THE FIRST REALLY SCALABLE SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY FUNC-

TIONAL LIMITATIONS. GATE X MODULES ARE STACKABLE TO CREATE ANY SYSTEM SIZE.

GATE X – THE IP-GATEWAY

By using the appropriate software, gate X also serves as remote
radio connection, which allows accessing remote radio via IP. The
multifunctional gate X may also be used as data server/role server,
IP telephony/radio server, and TDM/IP media gateway.

Best configuration options
for any system size.

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NETWORKING

As an important building block of the
Frequentis i-volution concept, VCS3020X
satisfies your networking needs; be it oper­ating radios of other VCS sites via digital
links or be it countrywide telephone and
radio networking.

The advanced role system optimises all
available resources for safest and most
efficient ATC.

THE TECHNICAL MONITORING AND
CONTROL SYSTEM

The TMCS is the system’s installation and
configuration tool featuring a graphical room
view that allows operational 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.

EASY CUSTOM
ADAPTATIONS

INTEGRATION WITH RADAR SYSTEMS

>nowadays, it is possible to operate the VCS 3020X via a

window on the radar work-station or to use 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

> 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

configuring and diagnosing external systems.

THE CONTINUOUSLY GROWING NUMBER OF FEATURES
AND SERVICES DERIVED FROM SEVERAL PROJECTS AS
WELL AS FUTURE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ARE INTEGRATED INTO A PROVEN COMMERCIAL-OFF­THE-SHELF SOFTWARE. HOWEVER, THERE IS PLENTY OF
ROOM LEFT FOR INDIVIDUAL CUSTOM ADAPTATIONS.

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.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

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PERSONAL SETTINGS OF

POSITION CHARACTERISTICS TO

INCREASE USABILITY AND TO

MAXIMISE COMFORT, PERSONAL

SETTINGS OF THE POSITION

SUCH AS VOLUME, BRIGHTNESS,

CHIME ETC. CAN BE STORED

INDIVIDUALLY BY EACH USER.

BY LOGGING ON USING A

USER-ID, EACH OPERATOR

GETS HIS PERSONAL SETTING

ON ANY OPERATOR POSITION.

CPOS – THE COMPACT OPERATOR POSITION

The new compactPOSition puts the functions of the existing
VCS 3020X operator position into a dramatically smaller casing.
More condensed integration lets you put all position electronics
inside one panel. This is a major advantage wherever space is
an issue.

PREMIUM HIBRITE®POWERPANEL

Frequentis, a supplier of state of the art Touch Input Devices,
now offers more than the well-proven PP04 HiBrite

®

PowerPanels,

it offers the new Premium HiBrite

®

PowerPanel, which provides

a brightness of 1000cd/m

2

.
High contrast in strong ambient lighting conditions leads to
excellent usability in tough environments like tower cabs.
The new Powerpanel provides full sunlight readability and is
FAA-approved!

FREQUENTIS SYSTEMS FIRST FOCUS ON THE USER.
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE COMBINED WITH THE LATEST
MODERN TECHNOLOGY LEAD TO A LOW-STRESS ATC­WORK ENVIRONMENT:

CONCENTRATION ON THE USER

FLEXIBLE PANEL LAYOUT
ADAPTATIONS

The panel layout can easily be customised by
using the intuitive applications. This ranges from
simple colour changes to new complex layouts or
the integration of maps. Our experienced User
Interface Design Center offers workshops and
trainings to respond to and meet any of your
requirement.

ADVANCED ROLE HANDLING –
“IT IS YOUR CHOICE!”

In ATC, it is of utmost importance to provide ATC-con­trollers with the respective panel layout, defined by
assigned frequencies, dial keys and function keys. Quick,
safe and reliable access to different roles, required by
different situations, are one of the highlights of the VCS
3020X. Depending on the configuration, operators may
select a new role, or have a new role assigned by their
supervisor.

Our voice communication system software is designed in modular, hierarchical layers with
sophisticated interfaces. This open architecture allows splitting the services provided by the
system into modular units, which can then be combined according to your needs. This will
entail no changes to the basic software.

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DEVELOPMENT

INTEGRATED SHORT-TERM RECORDING

> The integrated short-term recording has a capacity of 2 x 30 min. If configured, supervisors

may retrieve recordings made at any position. Additionally, export of recordings as WAV-file
is also possible.

MOVING CALL QUEUE

> The continuously updated call queue presents all incoming calls on the Touch Panel.

BUSY INDICATION ON DA-KEYS

> The busy indication on DA-keys indicates if there is an active call at the position the

operator intends to call.

FAIL-SAFE PTT-DETECTION

> This function immediately indicates if a certain frequency appears occupied due to faulty

PTT-switches (e.g. cable defects or blocked footswitches).

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

> The integrated radio remote control allows controlling and monitoring remote radios via a serial

RS232/RS422/RS485- or DTMF-link from both the TED of the operator position and the TMCS.

TMCS SUPER CLIENT

>For networked environments, dedicated super 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. The TMCS receives, summarises and displays general system information
concerning all system parts connected to the network. This information can then be processed
by a management system of a higher order.

INTEGRATION TO FREQUENTIS DIVOS RECORDERS

> Combining the VCS 3020X with DIVOS recorders provides you with advantages only one supplier

can give. Imagine listening to ongoing position and interface conversations via the TMCS PC,
just to give an example.

ADVANCED ROLE CONCEPT

> Depending on the operational needs, the system is fully configurable. It can be decided whether

roles shall be “pushed” by the supervisor or “pulled” by the operator.

FREQUENCY COUPLING MODES

> The VCS3020X supports both simplex as well as duplex frequency coupling to satisfy any

operational requirement.

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SELECTED FEATURES

RELEASE POLICY

The Frequentis release policy guarantees that well-tried
and tested systems and applications continuously impact
the development of new and future systems.

REFERENCES

The VCS 3020X is the pinnacle of the experience
accumulated over the past 50 years. After all
Frequentis has installed more than 10,000 operator
positions in over 40 countries, e.g.:

> DFS, Germanya
> NavCanada, Canadaa
> STNA, ADP, Francea
> Airways New Zealanda
> LFV, Swedenaa
> Austrocontrola

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