The Future of Infrastructure Stations
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Motorola's QUANTRO™ station is available in VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz. QUANTRO offers system migration capabilities for the future via FLASHport technology to maximize the value of your infrastructure investment. Software intensive programming and self-test diagnostics simplify installation and service. Highlights: the conventional and trunked QUANTRO stations offer ASTRO full-functioning digital operation the trunked QUANTRO IntelliRepeater eliminates the need for a Central Site Controller. The QUANTRO is available either as Conventional Project 25 compliant or Trunked Voice CAI compliant. |
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ASTRO Conventional and
Trunked QUANTRO
The QUANTRO station programmed for ASTRO operation provides you with true, full functioning digital technology in either 12.5 or25 kHz channels. The result is exceptional performance and a vast array of features that include:
- Improved spectrum utilization
- Digital audio quality comparable to analog audio
- Improved consistency in voice quality across your coverage area
- Error correction prior to message repeat for improved system performance
- Enhanced embedded signalling with voice, including digital repeater access addressing
- Smooth migration from existing conventional or trunked systems
- An
integrated digital modem on Conventional QUANTRO, saving
critical site space
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The ASTRO
Conventional QUANTRO can be set for dual-mode ASTRO VSELP
(voice coder) and analog operation or ASTRO CAI and analog
operation to make your transition to digital as smooth as
possible. This capability allows the station to detect
whether the received call is ASTRO or analog and repeat it
in the appropriate mode. The ASTRO VSELP trunked station can
be configured for either ASTRO VSELP or analog operation.
The ASTRO CAI trunked station can be configured for either
ASTRO CAI or analog operation.
The ASTRO QUANTRO station provides you with cutting edge
technology: ASTRO digital communication. ASTRO can give you
a new perspective on your communications capabilities.
Whether you choose ASTRO VSELP (Motorola's Digital
Technology) or ASTRO CAI (Motorola's digital solution
offering Project 25), it integrates the digital processing
power of tomorrow into features and flexibility available
today.
QUANTRO stations can also
operate as audio channels in Motorola's most advanced wide
area bunking system: SmartZone. By routing both clear and
coded signals to bunking subscriber units, QUANTRO stations
provide system flexibility to meet bunking communication
needs.
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Flashport System
Migration
The QUANTRO station's
innovative and reliable, microprocessor-based design allows
expansion and upgrade of both conventional and trunked
systems via FLASHportô. The days of total
infrastructure replacement are virtually
eliminated.
As
communication requirements evolve and diversify, FLASHport
capability keeps infrastructure upgrade costs to a minimum
for smooth migration transitions. The QUANTRO station is
designed to meet today's demanding communications
requirements and provide a bridge to tomorrow's expanding
system needs.
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- New hardware architecture utilizing many state-of-the-art digital signal processors (DSP)
- Advanced software design to provide flexible interoperability
- Software-driven approach optimizes current system applications and accommodates modification for future system enhancements
The
QUANTRO station provides the ultimate in system capability.
The software driven approach means a more cost effective and
upgradeable station solution. The QUANTRO offers
unprecedented "system-flexible" station control.
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A QUANTRO
IntelliRepeater can simply operate as a SmartZone remote
voice channel or perform call processing activities at a
SmartZone remote site while still acting as a voice
channel.
Site space costs are reduced by eliminating a separate
external device at the site to control the calls. The
QUANTRO IntelliRepeater supports such SmartZone features as
Dynamic Site Assignment and Site Variable Density allowing
for infrastructure equipment savings at the remote sites.
Low traffic areas within a SmartZone system can be covered
with bunking technology in a cost effective
manner.
Full-Featured Fault
Tolerance
The QUANTRO IntelliRepeater has the capability to transfer
call processing capabilities to another IntelliRepeater at
the site without disruption in active calls and minimal
change in system access time.
IntelliRepeater operation provides continuous bunking
communications and retains all APCO 16 features at an
individual site.
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Improved
Reliability and Flexibilty
Continuous Duty Operation
The station is designed for
continuous duty operation and may be operated at full-rated
power, exceeding FCC specifications. Reliability is
increased by providing longer station usage for the most
demanding communications systems.
State-of-the Art Digital
Receiver
The QUANTRO station's
receiver module has been completely redesigned to provide
flexible system design with easy installation and
adjustment.
- The receiver is functionally independent from the transmitter allowing implementation of crossband conventional operation.
- User-programmable channel spacing to 12.5 kHz operation simplifies station migration to narrow band channelization plans.
- To reduce station installation and alignment time, only the conveniently frontmounted preselector on VHF and UHF stations requires tuning.
- Synthesized frequency generation allows for economical and easy-to-implement frequency changes.
- Truly wide-band receiver-4 MHz bandwidth on VHF and UHF stations allows for a greater range of frequencies.
Advanced Transmitter
Design
The QUANTRO station's
transmitter design meets and exceeds major global
intermodulation specifications for stations placed at
crowded antenna sites. Electronic adjustment of deviation
and power improves performance and lowers cost by reducing
manual tuning adjustments at installation. Modulation
sensitivity and power output are adjusted on a per channel
basis to provide improved performance in a variety of system
configurations. QUANTRO station's transmitter is equipped
with an internal wattmeter for ease in measuring transmit
output power.
Built-in Single
Circulator
The QUANTRO station has a
single circulator included in every station to improve
reliability by protecting against antenna mismatches and to
aid in the reduction of interference caused by equipment at
crowded sites.
Flexible Mechanical Design
The QUANTRO station's
mechanical design is the universal EIA 19" rack mount which
allows the choice of mounting scheme (cabinet type and size,
or rack) that best fits system and site requirements.
For station upgrades or servicing, the card cage modules are
easily removed and replaced. These Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs) provide prompt communications recovery. System
upgrades are easily performed by replacing a system-specific
functional module or in some cases by simply loading new
software. Both short term and long term cost savings can be
realized in installation, system maintenance, and
upgrades.
Range of Power Levels
The VHF OUANTRO station is
available as a 350 Watt model. The UHF QUANTRO station is
available in 6, 40, 110 and 225 Watt models. The 800 MHz
QUANTRO station is available in 35, 75, and 150 Watt models.
This full range of power levels provides flexibility in
system designs.
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Simplified Service
and Installation
Convenient Connection
Access
Routine service ports are all
located at the front of the station. All primary
installation connectors are located on a single backplane
accessed through the rear of the station. Installation and
maintenance can be performed quickly, minimizing set-up time
and maintenance costs.
Programming
The QUANTRO station is based
upon a flexible software design that allows programming and
alignment through a personal computer and appropriate
software. The user-friendly software simplifies the process
of adjusting station characteristics, thereby minimizing
station downtime.
Self-Test
Diagnostics
On power-up and during operation, the QUANTRO station
automatically initiates selftests without interfering with
communications. The station conditions can be readily
determined by viewing the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on
the module front panels providing quick and easy visual
appraisal of station status. Station alarm messages and
self-designed test results are logged and accessed through
the Radio Service Software. Maintenance information is at
your fingertips.
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Options
ASTRO 9.6 KBPS Modem
The ASTRO 9.6 kilobit duplex
modem allows the interconnection of ASTRO fixed equipment
via telephone lines. In order to minimize the number of
phone lines required in any system, the ASTRO modem allows
for the processing of both digital and analog audio. The
signal generated by the modem can also pass through standard
narrowband microwave multiplex channels. The modem is
designed to fit internal to the station chassis, eliminating
the need for additional housing space.
Triple Circulator
This option is recommended
for RF-congested transmitter sites where added isolation
protection is required.
DC
Power Input
The DC power supply for the
QUANTRO station utilizes 13.8-16.3 VDC source, negative
ground.
Multivoltage AC Power Supply
(60 Hz)
This QUANTRO power supply can operate over a wide range of
main voltages (90-140/180-280 VAC).
50
Hz Multivoltage AC Power Supply
This QUANTRO power supply can operate with 50 Hz frequencies
to meet various domestic and international requirements and
is also able to operate over a range of main voltages
(90-140/180-280 VAC).
Battery Revert for AC Power
Supply
Battery back-up is available
as an option to provide uninterrupted station service in the
event of a site power failure. The station operates on a
single battery voltage in battery revert mode, and reduces
power output when the battery voltage gets too low. The low
voltage disconnect option protects battery life by shutting
down the transmitter so the battery is not
overdepleted.
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