Acom EVO console dispatch system

The Acom EVO console system provides a reliable and flexible configuration. It can be connected via IP in either a ‘standard’ or ‘feature’ mode console set-up.

The ‘standard’ mode console requires only an IP-connected laptop or desktop PC and a headset. Suitable for mobile command or for temporary dispatch operations, this mode, while only offering audio routing to a single headset or microphone and speakers, still provides functional console features.

For more traditional dispatching, or a more full-featured console, ‘feature’ mode provides the full suite of audio routing capabilities and console audio peripherals using a USB-connected audio facilities dock (AFD).

The AFD provides a dual-headset operation and up to four speaker connections using Zetron’s purpose-built dispatching speakers. It also includes local digital I/O capability, desk microphone, instant recall recorder, foot switch, local telephone and auxiliary audio interfacing.

Other features of the console system include: scales from a few consoles to hundreds; suitable for traditional or mobile command dispatch; bandwidth efficient IP console positions; N+1 redundancy; customisable graphical user interface (GUI); efficient call management capabilities; profile-based logon; interoperable with current and legacy radio and telephony systems; SNMP support; network management reporting; interfacing to third-party CAD.

The system supports communications across a wide spectrum of radio and telephone equipment and other communications devices, including P25 (TIA CSSI, DFSI and AFSI), TaitNet P25, CORP25, OpenSky, iDEN, TETRA, NEXEDGE, SMARTNET, SmartZone, TaitNet MPT, ISDN and Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) telephony as well as numerous legacy systems. It also supports DES and AES encryption on its P25 interfaces, including FIPS 140-2 via an add-on encryption module. It supports the use of a key fill device or connection to a key management facility used for over the air rekeying (OTAR).