ITS6000 SignalcastIP Computer-Based Audio Control

Standard on Version 6020

The Signalcast^IP package is comprised of software utilities, options and services that allow convenient advisory radio station programming management from a stand-alone computer workstation or from a network-based computer.

Applications

Municipalities: management of emergency advisory radio station programming from various city government departments on an intranet.
Departments of Transportation: control of virtually an unlimited number of Highway Advisory Radio Stations via network or dialed-up modem from single or multiple control locations; automatic control from an Automatic Traffic Management System computer.
Airports: control of advisory radio station programming from multiple networked locations, such as the operations department and the parking office.

Capabilities

Signalcast^IP allows . . .

Recording of high quality broadcast messages (hundreds of hours, thousands of messages).
Editing, processing and library storage of recorded messages.
Creation of messages via text-to-speech with male and female voices. Download sample MP3 file (840 KB).
Importation of messages in .mp3 and .wav formats.
Drag-and-drop message playlist and flashing sign on/off control.
Calendar scheduling of messages by date and time.
Ethernet-based (standard) or modem connectivity (optional).
Ten-user license.

Signalcast^IP may be bundled with hardware and peripherals, installation and training options. Warranty term on ISS products, including computers and software, is one year from the date of delivery or ISS installation, whichever comes later, unless otherwise stated in writing. Full warranty is available upon request. Warranty is void should the configuration of components, hardware or software, including the total system, be modified (or modified with respect to the operating environment) subsequent to delivery.

System Details

All-hazards warning system webpage.
Antenna system, conventional webpage.
Antenna system, optional vertical profile webpage.
Phone-based audio control webpage.
Power loss notification module webpage.
Sample network layout diagram webpage.
Sign flash controller webpage.
Transmitter webpage.

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ITS6000 exclusive features webpage.
Planning ITS6000 stations webpage.
FCC frequency-search & licensing services webpage.
Installation services webpage.
Professional recording services webpage.
VoiceStar portable HAR system webpage.
Regarding FCC-permitted content, see "What May Be Broadcast" webpage.

Specifications

Software

Application Architecture

	Platform – Windows Server 2000, 2003; XP Pro (server side).
	Database – SQL server for storing the current state of the system.
	Web Server – Microsoft Internet Information Server for Windows NT.
	Text 2 Speech Generation – server side using ATandT Natural Voices Software.

Security Features

	Access control to the application is through Windows User Groups and Users.
	Users access the application through Internet Explorer.
	Application can be configured to be accessed locally (INTRANET) or remote (EXTRANET).
	Multiple users can access the application at the same time.

User Interface (UI)

	Intuitive UI.
	Uses state of the art web technology (such as Ajax) minimizing “refreshes” that cause the webpage to go back to the server.
	Online “Help.”

Hardware

	Signalcast^IP software runs on customers’ own single workstation or network-based computers.
	The NX6000 Message Player and RAS6000 Remote Access Server below function in concert with Signalcast^IP software to repeat messages for Emergency and Highway Advisory Radio stations.

NX6000 Message Player

	TCP/IP in switched 10/100 Ethernet environments, 10baseT (IEEE 802.3).
	PPP connections for remote dial-up operations.
	FTP audio message transfers.
	Automatically logs system events and playback for manger review.
	Connectivity over a network for audio programming.
	Can be locally controlled or programmed via RS-232 serial port.
	MP3 audio file format, 32 to 128 kbps audio rates supported.
	Audio storage (standard) 1,000 minutes (16 bit, 44kpps, mono).
	Output level + 0dbu in two RCA type connectors (+6 dB/ XLR optional).
	Output level programmable from -110 to + 18dB.
	Harmonic distortion: 0.05 percent.
	Dynamic range: 86dB.
	Voltage: 120 VAC or 24VDC.
	19" rack, 1U.
	Weight: 8 pounds.

(Optional) RAS6000 Remote Access Server 3-Port Modem to Ethernet

	3 integrated V90/56K modems.
	PAP and CHAP authentication.
	10 MB Ethernet connectivity to I/IPX LANs; local and remote management using a telnet, TFTP or bundled management software.
	RADIUS authentication and accounting support.
	Flash memory on modems and server for easy updates.
	LAN port interface: 10 Base T; WAN ports interface: 3 built-in V90/56K modems.
	Data rates: 33.6K BPS upload and 33.6K BPS download speeds from dial-in clients and non-V90/56K flex servers; 56K BPS download speeds from digital V90/56K flex servers (dial-out only).
	Standards: data = V90/56K flex, enhanced V34 and below; error correction - V42; data compression = MNP Class 5, V42 BIS.
	Operation: line type, dial up.
	Memory: 8 MB RAM, 2 MB Flash ROM.
	Physical description: 6.2" W x 1.4" H x 9.0" D; 2 pounds; 15.8 CM x 3.6 CM x 22.9 CM; 0.9 KG.
	Approvals: FCC Parts 15 and 68; EN55022; EN55024; EN60950; UL 1950; CE mark.
	TCP/IP in switched 10/100 Ethernet environments, 10baseT (IEEE 802.3).
	PPP connections for remote dial-up operations.
	FTP audio message transfers.
	Automatically logs system events and playback for manger review.
	Connectivity over a network for audio programming.
	Can be locally controlled or programmed via RS-232 serial port.
	MP3 audio file format, 32 to 128 kbps audio rates supported.
	Audio storage (standard) 1,000 minutes (16 bit, 44kpps, mono).
	Output level + 0dbu in two RCA type connectors (+6 dB/ XLR optional).
	Output level programmable from -110 to + 18dB.
	Harmonic distortion: 0.05 percent.
	Dynamic range: 86dB.
	Voltage: 120 VAC or 24VDC.
	19" rack, 1U.
	Weight: 8 pounds.

This page was last updated on August 18, 2010.