January 25, 2008

The new Micro-CAM by Moducom will work with any remote position computer including the ELO 1529L Touchcomputer. The 1529L is a nice self-contained package which makes it attractive for a small-footprint a Remote Position.

A Software Remote Operator Position provides almost all of the functionality of a conventional Ultra-Com operator position without requiring a CAM box and a dedicated T1 connection to the MEP. In this configuration, a standard Windows PC running the Ultra-Com Run Mode Operator Position software connects to a local (or remote) MEP via an IP network. There is no CAM connected to the PC. The Operator Position software routes the position’s Select and Unselect audio to standard multimedia speakers connected to the PC. The operator uses a microphone connected to the PC sound card for transmit audio. The operator interacts with the Operator Screens using a mouse, optional touch screen and the keyboard. While this configuration is less costly than a full CAM-based operator position and can be located anywhere there is access to the Moducom IP network, it does have several limitations. The most serious limitations are the lack of a standard desk microphone, headset jack and footswitch connections. The Micro-CAM is a low cost USB accessory that restores the use of these peripherals when using a Software Remote operator position.

Remember, the Micro-CAM's only real purpose is to support and improve the functionality of a Software Remote Position. It is really an accessory to a Software Remote Position which is the real product.
These are the rankings of the four main benefits of the Micro-CAM and a remote position.

1. Allows the use of standard headsets, handsets, desk microphone and footswitch on a Software Remote Position.
2. Lower cost.
3. Flexible deployment.
4. Small footprint.


Project 25 News

The Project 25 standard will have technology open to others, but the Steering Committee and TIA (Standards) have not developed the console interface standard.

Modular Communication Systems (Moducom) is a signatory to the MOU Memorandum of Understanding as regards Project 25, which means that console interface technology will be available to us at sometime in the future.

Moducom is now offering Distributive Network Capability or VOIP. These vendor furnished virtual positions shall have the ability to interface to an existing Local Area Network (LAN) or direct through T1 interface to the Common Electronics. In addition a laptop or desk top PC from this system or other like systems can be interfaced through an existing LAN or WAN to the Ethernet LAN connection of the common electronics through a router or hub. These units shall use their own speakers for select and unselect radio audio as well as telephone audio. Up to four units can be connected to a single PIC (Position Interface Card). This provides interoperability with other like systems so that remote positions or local positions can either dispatch there own units or the units of another system.

Modular Communication Systems, Inc. Product brochures now available on-line. Brochures for our Integrated Ultra-Com Radio/Telephone/E911/Mapping/Logging Dispatch System are available in our document download area.

Brochure RADIO.PDF describes the radio features of the Ultra-Com Dispatch System.

Brochure E911.PDF describes the telephone and E911 features of the Ultra-Com Dispatch System.

ULTRA-COM SOFTWARE UPDATE:

The latest software release for the Ultra-Com console system is Version 8.1.3 dated December 10, 2007. This release can be obtained by ordering a free CD from Modular Communication Systems, Inc.

We can be reached by calling (818) 764-1333 or via email at moducom@ix.netcom.com.

The list of changes, which were made in this release (and all prior releases), is in a file called NTVER.DOC and is available in our Document Download area. View this file prior to downloading the software update to see what is new.

The Ultra-Com Program, Installation and Technical manuals available in our Document Download area have also been updated.

OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY NOTE:
Software version 8.1 or newer is required for Windows Vista. Software version 8.0 or newer is required for Windows XP. Starting with Ultra-Com software version 7.1, Moducom will no longer support console operation on Windows Operating System version NT 4.0. Starting with Ultra-Com software version 6.0, Moducom will no longer support console operation on Windows Operating System version NT 3.51. Also starting with version 6.0, we no longer support Windows versions NT 3.51, Win95, Win98 and WinME for use with Demo Mode. Ultra-Com software version 5.3 is the last version to support these Windows versions. Ultra-Com software version 5.3 is also the last version to be posted on www.moducom.com.

To obtain and install version 5.3, download the NTSOFT.EXE file from our Program Download area into a new empty folder and run it. A dialog box will appear with the default folder of C:\UcntIntall53 to un-compress the files to. Click on Unzip to un-compress the setup files to c:\UcntInstall53 folder. Click on Close to close the dialog box. Go to the c:\UcntInstall3011 folder and double click on the READ1ST.TXT file for more information. The list of changes which were made in this release (and newer releases) is in a file called NTVER.DOC and is available in our Document Download area. View this file prior to downloading the software update to see what is new.


ULTRA-COM SOFTWARE FEATURE UPDATES:

The following items are a partial list of features that have been added (upgrades) to the Ultra-Com Console software and are available free of charge to any existing Moducom customers. Note some features require the addition of hardware to implement them.

Listed in order of significance.
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- Added: VoIP software-based remote operator position feature.

- Added: E911 Mapping feature.

- Added: E911 Site Information feature.

- Added: Call Notes feature.

- Added: The E911 Utility function button that allows the operator to run one of the
following E911 Utility applications at the operator position:

1.) E911 Statistics Utility

2.) E911 Call Search/Logging Recorder Playback

3.) E911 Abandoned Call Utility

4.) E911 Diagnostics Utility

- Added: The ability to playback logged phone calls stored on the Ultra-Com E911 Server with the E911 Playback Utility application at the operator position.

- Added: The following new Phone function buttons were added.

1.) Phone Cell
2.) Phone Hold
3.) Phone Release
4.) Phone Keypad Digit
5.) Phone Dial Display
6.) Phone Speed Dial
7.) Phone Redial
8.) Phone Flash
9.) Phone Supervisory Release
10.) Phone Conference


- Added: The following E911 phone functions.
1. E911 Call Queue Display
2. E911 Call Queue Answer Button
3. E911 Call Clear Button
4. E911 ANI Display
5. E911 ALI Display
6. E911 ANI/ALI Display Clear Button
7. E911 ALI Display Refresh Button
8. E911 ALI Data Request Button
9. E911 Barge In Button
10. E911 Call Ring Back Button
11. E911 TDD Display
12. E911 TDD Key Entry Button
13. E911 TDD VCO Button
14. E911 TDD HCO Button
15. E911 TDD Baudot Toggle Button
16. E911 TDD On Screen Key Board
17. E911 TDD Message List Display
18. E911 TDD Message Send Button
19. E911 TDD Mode Toggle Button
20. Phone Mic Mute Button

- Added: Ability to transfer design mode programming files directly to other positions. This feature is available from the File XFER button on the Advanced Diagnostics dialog.

- Added: Statistics report viewer and save to disk function.

- Added: Encoder history report viewer and save to disk function.

- Added: An As-Built report generator. This automatically produces system programming, punch block layout and Encoder Single Button reports.

- Added: Interface to external time synchronization feature.

- Added: Internal Dual (Radio and Telephone) Instant Recall Recorder function.

- Added: Added support for external MDC-1200 and GE-Star ANI decoders.

- Added: Support for ten built-in Phone books. Each Phone book can hold 1000 numbers.

- Added: On Key Help function. This displays a programmable help screen for each screen button.

- Added: RS232 Serial Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Interface function.

- Added: RS232 Serial Output function to control external equipment.

- Added support for an automatic Morse code FCC Call Sign transmit function.

- Added: Added an option to the TRC Advanced Setup to allow a frequency change to be either local or global on a per card basis.

- Added: An option to each phone line to enable or disable recall recording and E911 logging recording for that line.

- Added: An option to each E911 phone line to enable or disable the Barge In function for that line.

- Added: Phone Ring Mute function that mutes ringing for selected phone line groups.

- Added: The Carrier Operated Relay (COR) function. When COR is enabled for a TRC, patch VOX from the DSP is disabled.

- Added: Alert Tone Live button function that allows the operator to send an alert tone while transmitting.

- Added: Support for the programmable delay and intensity level for the automatic screen dimmer (screen saver).

- Added: Position Last Call button function that indicates the last position to call using the position intercom function. This button allows the operator to return the intercom call.

- Added: Position Intercom Select function. This function allows the operator to talk to multiple positions simultaneously.

- Added: Position Volume Control function that allows the operator to listen to the transmit audio of other positions and adjust the audio level.

- Added: The Phone Answer Button function that picks up the phone line that has been ringing the longest time.

- Added: The Phone Hold Pickup Button function that picks up the phone line that has been on hold the longest time.

- Added: The Phone Outgoing Button function that picks up the next available phone line for an outgoing call.

- Added: Added a 1950 Hz. Rx notch filter and added the ability to enable or disable the 1950 Hz. and 2750 Hz. Rx notch filters.

- Added: Support for operator login.