Version 9.1 SmartPTT Enterprise. Installation & Configuration Guide

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1 Version 9.1 SmartPTT Enterprise December 2016

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.1 Introduction Installation of the SmartPTT software General SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration IP Site Connect MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming 16 MOTOTRBO Repeater Programming 18 MOTOTRBO Radio Programming SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration 1.6 Capacity Plus Brief Information on Use of Control Stations MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming 29 Programming Repeater 31 Programming Control Station 35 Programming Subscriber Radio Programming Radioserver 47 Capacity Plus Settings 48 Virtual Control Station Settings 50 TX Control Station Settings Connect Plus MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming MOTOTRBO Radio Programming SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration 1.8 Capacity Max How to Configure Capacity Max Trunking Controller MNIS Data Gateway Talkgroups Security Settings in Capacity Max 80

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4 Introduction Introduction Installation and configuration of the SmartPTT Enterprise system is a complex task and comprises the following steps: 1. Installation and configuration of SmartPTT Radioserver. 2. SmartPTT Dispatcher installation and configuration. 3. Configuration of MOTOTRBO devices, e.g., radios and repeaters. The system configuration depends on the network used and the devices available. In this document, you will learn how to install and configure the system on the basis of different network types, such as: IP Site Connect network with the MOTOTRBO repeater as a master and SmartPTT Radioserver as a peer; Capacity Plus network with three MOTOTRBO repeaters and two control stations. 1.2 Installation of the SmartPTT software Installation of the SmartPTT software allows making the following: Fresh installation of the SmartPTT software. Adding the programs and applications which were omitted during the previous installation. Repairing the errors occurred during the previous installation. Uninstallation of the SmartPTT software. Note. If you wish to upgrade the SmartPTT software by means of the product or version, you should uninstall the current SmartPTT software and then install a new one. Before the installation make sure the following: You have Microsoft.NET Framework installed (not earlier than 4.6): o YES: you will not be asked to install it. o NO: you should agree to install Microsoft.NET Framework when InstallShield Wizard will ask you. You have Microsoft SQL Server installed: o YES: specify if its version is not earlier than 2008: YES: select This feature will not be available for Microsoft SQL Express during the installation of the SmartPTT software.

5 Installation of the SmartPTT software 4 NO: you should upgrade to at least Microsoft SQL Server 2008 before the installation of the SmartPTT software and select This feature will not be available during the installation of the SmartPTT software. o NO: you should select This feature will be installed on local hard drive during the installation of the SmartPTT software. To begin the installation of the SmartPTT software: 1. Run autorun.exe file from the folder where you copied SmartPTT installation package.

6 Installation of the SmartPTT software 5 2. Choose between SmartPTT Radioserver and SmartPTT Dispatcher to install on the current PC. If you install both of them on the same PC, we would recommend you to start with Radioserver. 3. Follow the instructions of InstallShield Wizard. You should perform the following additional actions during the installation: a. Install Microsoft.NET Framework if InstallShield Wizard asks you. It is needed for the work of the SmartPTT software. b. Restart the PC after Microsoft.NET Framework installation if InstallShield Wizard asks you. Note. In rare cases InstallShield Wizard will not ask you to restart the PC. However, the problem may occur in the work of the freshly installed SmartPTT software. If you notice them, please, start the installation and select Modify or Repair in the Program Maintenance window.

7 Installation of the SmartPTT software 6 c. Select the proper variant in the Program Maintenance window: d. Install or do not install Microsoft SQL Server: if you have Microsoft SQL Server not earlier than 2008 version, in the Custom Setup window click the Microsoft SQL Express icon and select This feature will not be available. if you have Microsoft SQL Server earlier than 2008 version, in the Custom Setup window click the Microsoft SQL Express icon and select This feature will not be available. Then you should upgrade to at least Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

8 Installation of the SmartPTT software 7 if you do not have Microsoft SQL Server, you should select in the Custom Setup window. For this in the Custom Setup window click the Microsoft SQL Express icon and select This feature will be installed on local hard drive or This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive. 1.3 General SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration General configuration includes parameters that are independent of the network type. To configure the general settings of the radioserver open SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator.

9 General SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration 8 1. Set up parameters of the radioserver. In the Name field specify the radioserver name. This name is used only in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator; In the Interface field and the Port field specify the IP address and port of the PC where the radioserver is installed. 2. Enable radio network services, e.g., ARS, GPS and TMS support.

10 General SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration 9 To enable ARS support, select the Active check box under ARS:

11 General SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration 10 To enable GPS support, select the Active check box under GPS: To enable text messaging service, select the Active check box under TMS:

12 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration In this topic you will learn how to configure general settings of the SmartPTT Dispatcher console. The general configuration in the scope of the IP Site Connect network implies that operators will be able to communicate with radio subscribers and the radio subscribers will be able to communicate with each other. The general configuration of the SmartPTT Dispatcher console includes the following steps: 1. License installation 2. Database creation 3. Radioserver configuration 4. Audio setting configuration 5. Registration of radio subscribers The description of the steps is given below: 1. Expand the Settings menu in the Main Menu bar of the SmartPTT Dispatcher window and click Licenses. Install the required license. After uploading the license, click Finish to apply. 2. Expand the Settings menu in the Main Menu bar of the SmartPTT Dispatcher window and click Database. In the opened window create the new database and then connect to it. To create a new database, fill in the Database Server Name and click Create New Database. For a database server installed together with the SmartPTT Dispatcher application enter the name using the format: Name of PC\SQLExpress (for example, MYCOMP\SQLExpress). In the window that opened enter the name of the new database and click Save.

13 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration 12 If creation was successful, a message about successful database creation is displayed. If the database is not created, the reason will be displayed at the bottom of the window. Authorization Mode allows you to select authorization mode with the database. SQL Server Authorization you must have the login and password of the account which has access to the SQL server. Windows NT Authorization the user who has logged into the Windows system, must be listed in the SQL server s list of users to make connection. After you have finished, click Finish to save the changes. You will need to restart SmartPTT Dispatcher to apply the changes.

14 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration In the Settings menu click Radioservers to add the radioserver and configure it properly. Click Add to open the window for adding radioservers to the list. Enter the name of the radioserver in the Name field. The name will be displayed in the SmartPTT Dispatcher console.

15 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration 14 In the Address and Port fields enter the radioserver IP address and port number to connect with the dispatcher. To find out the radioserver IP run the ipconfig command on the PC where the radioserver is installed. The default radioserver port number is Select the Active check box to enable the radioserver. For more information about the radioserver settings see Help in the SmartPTT Dispatcher application. 4. Audio setting configuration is required to give the operator the ability to communicate with the radio subscribers. Expand the Settings menu in the Main Menu bar of the SmartPTT Dispatcher window and click Sound. Audio Input audio device to which the microphone is connected. Input Line audio mixer line used to connect a microphone. Audio Output audio device to which headsets or speakers are connected.

16 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration 15 Codec audio stream compression method. Bitrate audio stream sampling frequency. VoIP Port audio stream receive port. Specifications of the codec format 8000 Hz, 20 ms, 64 (86) k bps: 8000Hz the sampling rate. 20 ms the frame size. 64 kbps the voice data bit rate. 86 kbps a full bit rate (required network bandwidth). For more information see Help in the SmartPTT Dispatcher application. 5. Register radio subscribers. Unregistered radio subscribers are displayed in italics in the Radio Fleet window and are not recorded into the database.

17 SmartPTT Dispatcher Configuration 16 To register the radio subscriber, right-click on the radio subscriber, enter the name and click Save. 1.5 IP Site Connect SmartPTT Enterprise implements direct connection of the radioserver to repeaters' network, functioning in IP Site Connect system. IP Site Connect is able to link up to 15 repeaters when using two slots, and twice as much, if only one slot is used. The repeaters can be placed at a single site or across multiple locations, thus creating a reliable local or wide-area communications network. A subscriber at one coverage location can share voice and data information with subscribers from other remote locations via an IP network. One SmartPTT Radioserver can control more than one IP Site Connect system at time. Here is the list of advantages IP Site Connect has to offer: 1. Reduction in the number of equipment used in communications network since there is no need to setup additional radioservers at each coverage location. No need to use control stations or additional sound cards. 2. Reduction in the time needed for system setting. 3. Enhanced system operation reliability MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming To program MOTOTRBO equipment you will need MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS). 1. Connect your device to the PC via a programming cable and launch MOTOTRBO CPS.

18 IP Site Connect Switch on the device and check its settings by clicking the Read button on the menu bar. 3. In the View menu select Expert to gain access to all the settings parameters. 4. In the Device Information tab make sure that firmware version is no older than: R or R for mobile or portable radios; R for repeaters. Otherwise, contact the supplier to request firmware upgrade. Note: It is recommended to use the same firmware version for all MOTOTRBO equipment in the same network.

19 IP Site Connect Click Write (next to the Read button on the menu bar) to apply changes in the settings. MOTOTRBO Repeater Programming To connect SmartPTT Radioserver to the IP Site Connect network, make the following changes in the configurations of the IP Site Connect repeaters: 1. In the General Settings tab set Radio ID=125. The Radio ID must be unique.

20 IP Site Connect In the Network tab set Link type=master, Ethernet IP, UDP Port= Leave the DCHP setting unselected.

21 IP Site Connect In the Channels tab add Digital Channel. Set Color Code=1, IP Site Connect=Slot 1 & Slot 2. Please remember to check that the Color Code in the repeater settings is equal to the Color Code settings in the radio settings. Set required RX and TX frequencies for the channel. MOTOTRBO Radio Programming 1. In the General Settings tab set the Radio ID. This ID number must be unique for each radio in the communication system. Select GPS to track the subscriber location, if the radio supports this functionality.

22 IP Site Connect In the Network tab set ARS Radio ID. Remember that the ID should match the Slot ID of the IP Site Connect network, which is to be configured later. In this case, ARS Radio ID=Slot ID=1. Set Forward to PC to Disabled.

23 IP Site Connect In the Channels tab add Digital Channel and configure it in the following way. Set Repeater Slot=1, ARS=On, IP Site Connect=On. The Color Code must be equal to the Color Code, which is set in the Channels tab of the repeater configuration.

24 IP Site Connect 23 Set required RX and TX frequencies for this channel. Set Admit Criteria=Channel Free and In Call Criteria=Follow Admit Criteria. Configure the second digital channel likewise, but set Repeater Slot= SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration To connect the system to SmartPTT, you need to configure the radioserver settings, which can be done using the special software application SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. In this document we will review the main settings of the radioserver, that are required for the IP Site Connect network. The configuration process includes the following steps: 1. Run SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator, which you have already downloaded and installed, as described in SmartPTT Software Installation. 2. In the setting tree on the left, right-click on IP Site Connect Networks, point to Add and click IP Site Connect.

25 IP Site Connect At that, the IP Site Connect Network window opens. 4. In the opened window specify the following settings of the IP Site Connect network: Network ID unique ID that identifies the IP Site Connect network in SmartPTT system. It should not match any other network ID used in the system. Peer ID unique ID that identifies a virtual repeater in the IP Site Connect network. The installed radioserver plays the role of the virtual repeater. It is also possible to configure the system where the radioserver plays the role of the Master. Interface, Port IP address and port of the radioserver in the IP Site Connect. Port number should be the same as the corresponding parameter programmed in all repeaters of the IP Site Connect network (see Master UDP Port and UDP Port in MOTOTRBO CPS). Link Type specify Peer or Master depending on the radioserver function. In our case it is Peer. Select the Active check box to enable the radioserver work with the IP Site Connect network.

26 IP Site Connect To configure the IP Site Connect network slots, click on the corresponding item in the setting tree. Name slot name, which will be displayed on the SmartPTT Dispatcher console. ID ID of the virtual control station corresponding to that of the IP Site Connect slot. It should be the same as the corresponding parameter of a radio, namely ARS Radio ID programmed in MOTOTRBO CPS of a subscriber radio operated on the slot (Networks > ARS Radio ID in MOTOTRBO CPS). Select the Active check box to activate the slot. Configure the second slot of the IP Site Connect likewise. 6. To set up control station talkgroups, click Talkgroups in the settings tree of SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. To add a talkgroup, click the Add button. Add all contacts that were added for the control station in CPS settings.

27 IP Site Connect Capacity Plus SmartPTT is a software package designed to manage communication between linear-extended and geographically-distributed objects where it is necessary to facilitate voice and data transmission and dispatching of remote radio network control stations. SmartPTT allows users to connect to the Capacity Plus network repeaters directly over IP. This approach reduces the amount of the MOTOTRBO equipment used in the system (radios functioning as control stations).

28 Capacity Plus 27 The following picture displays the scheme of the direct connection between SmartPTT Radioserver and Capacity Plus radio network repeaters. Here, SmartPTT Radioserver connects directly over IP to the Master repeater of the Capacity Plus network to receive incoming voice and data traffic. To organize outgoing voice and data traffic, control stations (MOTOTRBO digital mobile radios) are connected to the SmartPTT Radioserver via USB and audio cables. The audio cable is used only for control stations that provide outgoing voice calls. This guide describes how to configure the following system components to implement dispatch control system over Capacity Plus radio network: Repeaters Control stations and subscriber radios SmartPTT Radioserver In this document we presume that the system is built based on the following hardware:

29 Capacity Plus 28 Three MOTOTRBO repeaters Master (Trunk), Slave (Trunk), Slave (Data Revert) Two TX control stations One subscriber radio SmartPTT Dispatcher SmartPTT Radioserver with two sound cards Brief Information on Use of Control Stations There are two roles performed by control stations: data transmission and voice transmission. One control station can play both roles, or be dedicated to data or voice only. Physical control stations are not displayed in SmartPTT Dispatcher, but are automatically controlled by the radioserver. Data control station is used for data transmission (ARS, GPS, telemetry requests, CSBK commands, text messages). Dedicated data control station doesn t require sound device and can be connected via USB only. To dedicate a control station to data transmission only, remove the Active check box at the Sound window under TX Station in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. You can use multiple data control stations to balance workload depending on the system capacity. All data control stations must have the same Radio ID equal to the ID of the virtual Capacity Plus control station specified in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. Voice control station must be connected to the radioserver by means of USB and audio cables. There are two ways how to set Radio ID on voice control station: 1. To set Radio ID of the voice control station equal to ID of the virtual Capacity Plus control station specified in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. In this case all voice control stations will belong to a single pool. The radioserver will automatically select the available free control station to make a dispatcher voice call. 2. To set unique Radio IDs on all voice control stations. This can be useful if you need to assign a dedicated voice control station to a specific dispatcher. Use Profiles in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator to set up dispatcher profiles to have a dedicated voice control station. Use the radioserver settings in the dispatcher console to assign the profile to the dispatcher. For dispatchers located within the Capacity Plus radio coverage it is recommended to use portable radios, not mobile radios, to make outgoing voice calls to reduce the amount of radios connected to the radioserver. Mobile control stations must be used to make outgoing voice calls from the dispatcher console located outside the Capacity Plus radio coverage.

30 Capacity Plus 29 Voice call control station must be programmed with a channel for each talkgroup. So, the amount of channels programmed for voice control station must equal the amount of used talkgroups. To assign channels to groups, use Talkgroups / Channels in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming To program MOTOTRBO equipment you will need MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS). 1. Connect your device to the PC via a programming cable and launch MOTOTRBO CPS. 2. Switch on the device and check its settings by clicking the Read button on the menu bar. 3. In the View menu select Expert to gain access to all the setting parameters. 4. In the Device Information tab make sure that firmware version is no older than: R or R for mobile or portable radios; R for repeaters.

31 Capacity Plus 30 Otherwise, contact the supplier to request firmware upgrade. Note: It is recommended to use the same or compatible firmware versions for all MOTOTRBO equipment on the same network. 5. To apply the changes in the settings, click Write (next to the Read button on the menu bar).

32 Capacity Plus 31 Programming Repeater Master Repeater Settings 1. In the Channels tab create Capacity Plus Voice Channel (Master_Trunk ). 2. Set the Slot 1 Channel ID equal to 1.

33 Capacity Plus In the Network tab select Master in the Link Type field. Set the repeater and gateway IP addresses, gateway network mask, and UDP port.

34 Capacity Plus 33 Slave Repeater Settings for Voice Transmission (Trunk) 1. In the Channels tab create Capacity Plus Voice Channel (Slave_Trunk ). 2. Set Slot 1 Channel ID equal to 3.

35 Capacity Plus In the Network tab select Peer in the Link Type field. Enter Master IP and UDP port. Set Ethernet IP, Gateway IP and Gateway Netmask. Slave Repeater Settings for Data Transmission (Trunk) 1. In the Channels tab create Capacity Plus Data Channel (Slave_DataRevert).

36 Capacity Plus Select Peer in the Link Type field in the Network tab.enter Master IP and UDP port. Set Ethernet IP, Gateway IP and Gateway Netmask. Programming Control Station Before configuring control stations, make sure you have read Brief Information on Use of Control Stations carefully.

37 Capacity Plus 36 TX Control Station Settings for Group Calls 1. In the Network tab set Forward to PC to Via USB. 2. In the Contacts tab add subscriber groups to the contact list. Set unique Call ID for each group.

38 Capacity Plus In the RX Group Lists tab switch to an Available list. Add created groups from the Available section to the Members list. 4. Add Capacity Plus Voice Channel for Master repeater to Channel Pool. Set frequency pair of the trunk repeater.

39 Capacity Plus Add Capacity Plus Voice Channel for Slave repeater to Channel Pool. Set frequency pair of the trunk repeater. 6. Add the created voice channels to the Members list of Capacity Plus voice channels. Add the channel pool of the Master (Trunk) repeater first (ID = 1-2), then add the channel pool of the Slave (Trunk) repeater (ID = 34).

40 Capacity Plus In the Channels section create a trunk channel dedicated to GroupCall1 and do the following settings. 8. In the Channels section create a trunk channel dedicated to GroupCall2 and do the following settings.

41 Capacity Plus 40 TX Control Station Settings for Dispatcher Private Calls To enable making private calls from SmartPTT Dispatcher, you should configure the TX control station in the following way: 1. In the Network tab in Forward to PC select Via USB just like in the TX control station settings.

42 Capacity Plus In the Contacts tab, under Capacity Plus add as Private Call. Define a unique Call ID, which equals the Slot ID of the virtual control station set up in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. The Call ID can also equal the Radio ID of the subscriber radio. 3. Add Capacity Plus Voice Channel for Master repeater to Channel Pool. Set frequency pair of the trunk repeater. 4. Add Capacity Plus Voice Channel for Slave repeater to Channel Pool. Set frequency pair of the trunk repeater.

43 Capacity Plus Add the created voice channels to the Members list of Capacity Plus voice channels. Add the channel pool of the Master (Trunk) repeater first (ID = 1-2), then add the channel pool of the Slave (Trunk) repeater (ID = 34). 6. In the Channels section create a trunk channel for the private call and do the following settings.

44 Capacity Plus 43 Programming Subscriber Radio 1. Create a channel pool for Master (Trunk) repeater.

45 Capacity Plus Create a channel pool for Slave (Trunk) repeater. 3. To send data packets deliberately via a Data Revert repeater, create a channel pool for slot 1 of Slave (DataRevert) repeater.

46 Capacity Plus Create a channel pool for slot 2 of Slave (DataRevert) repeater. 5. Add the created voice channel pools to Capacity Plus voice channel list. 6. Add the created data channel pools to Capacity Plus data channel list.

47 Capacity Plus Create Capacity Plus contacts. This is not an obligatory setting. You can create the contact list for the sake of convenience, so that the subscriber did not have to remember all the call ID's. 8. Add the created contacts to Capacity Plus RX Group List.

48 Capacity Plus Create Capacity Plus Personality. Select Voice List and Data List as shown below in order to separate voice and data packets. Thus, data packets will be sent to the radioserver via a Data Revert repeater. Other Capacity Plus trunk channel settings Programming Radioserver SmartPTT implies direct connection to the repeaters operating in the Capacity Plus mode. Capacity Plus network can contain up to 6 repeaters (up to 12 time-slots) for voice communication and up to 12 repeaters (up to 24 time-

49 Capacity Plus 48 slots) for data communication through revert channels. Several Capacity Plus systems can be connected to one SmartPTT Radioserver. It is necessary to create a virtual repeater and a virtual control station on SmartPTT Radioserver. TX Control Stations are required for sending voice and data packets to the radio system. Capacity Plus Settings 1. Run SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator, which you have already downloaded and installed, as described in SmartPTT Software Installation. 2. To add a new Capacity Plus system right-click on Capacity Plus System in the setting tree of the Settings tab and chose Add.

50 Capacity Plus 49 Capacity Plus configuration window appears on the right. Set up the following parameters (or accept the default): Name the Capacity Plus network name. Network ID unique ID of the Capacity Plus network. Peer ID unique identifier of the virtual repeater in Capacity Plus. Make sure it does not match any other repeater identifiers in this Capacity Plus system. Interface (host:port) network interface of the radioserver, which will be used for connection with the repeaters in the Capacity Plus system. Master repeater address (host:port) IP address and port of Capacity Plus Master repeater. Check the IP address and port in CPS settings of the Master repeater. Messaging Delay (ms) the inter-repeater messaging delay. Group Call Hang Time (ms) the time period during which a radio will talk back to a received call or continue a transmitted Talkaround Group Call using the previously received or previously transmitted digital group ID. After expiration of the Talkaround Group Call hang timer, the radio will transmit using the TX Contact Name (digital group) specified for this channel in CPS.

51 Capacity Plus 50 Private Call Hang Time (ms) the time period during which the radio keeps the Talkaround Private Call setup after the user releases the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button. During this time, other radios can still transmit since the channel is idle. After the hang timer expires, the radio transmits using the TX Contact Name specified for this channel in CPS. Emergency Call Hang Time (ms) the time period during which the radio keeps the Talkaround Emergency Call setup after the user releases the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button. Until the hang time has run out only participants of the group call can transmit on the channel. Authentication Key repeater authorization key. Required only if it is set in CPS. Virtual Control Station Settings Capacity Plus virtual control station is designed for receiving data and voice. To set up a virtual control station for Capacity Plus, click Capacity Plus System, select Capacity Plus 1 and then Control Station. Capacity Plus Control Station window will open. Set up the following parameters (or accept the default): Name the control station name. You cannot type more than 20 characters into this field. Radio ID the unique radio identifier which is used during communication with this radio. CAI Network CAI-Network identifier. It is recommended to use the default value of 12.

52 Capacity Plus 51 CAI Network for Groups the identifier of the group's CAI-Network. It is recommended to use the default value 225. To set up talkgroups of the virtual control station, click Groups. These will be displayed in SmartPTT Dispatcher, so they should coincide with the real talkgroups. TX Control Station Settings TX control station is designed for sending voice and data packets. First, add TX control station. To do it, right-click ТХ Stations, and add the new control station MOTOTRBO.

53 Capacity Plus 52 TX Control Station window appears on the right. Set up the following parameters (or accept the default): Name TX control station name. Interface TX control station interface from the CPS settings. ID the ID must be equal to ID of the virtual control station in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator and to Radio ID in the control station's settings. In our case it is 1.

54 Capacity Plus 53 Add TX control station's talkgroups by clicking on Talkgroups / Channels. Name channel name. ID channel identifier as programmed in CPS. Zone index number of the channel zone as programmed in CPS.

55 Capacity Plus 54 Channel channel index number as programmed in CPS. All Calls channel is designed for All Calls, private calls and data communication. Then, add another TX control station with the same parameters. 1.7 Connect Plus SmartPTT PLUS supports Connect Plus multi-site trunking system, which starting from version 8.5 can be used not only for Presence Notification service, TMS and GPS functionality, but also for voice communication between the dispatcher and radio subscribers. Connect Plus network can include up to 15 repeaters (29 channels + 1 control channel) on each site. Each site must have at least one XRC Controller. It is the core of the Connect Plus network and its presence on each site is obligatory. The XRC Controller provides central call processing and real-time resource management for MOTOTRBO Connect Plus digital trunking systems. There can be two XRC Controllers per site if one of them

56 Connect Plus 55 serves as backup to the primary XRC. The secondary controller provides backup capability, but it does not increase the number of repeaters and calls that can be managed per site. XRT Gateways are required for voice communication and call event monitoring. You can also build the Connect Plus system based on control stations for voice communication instead of the XRT Gateway. In this case, the XRC Controller is not mandatory either. But without the XRC Controller you won't be able to transfer data (GPS, Presence Notification, TMS). For more information on how to configure control stations instead of the XRT Gateway for voice communication see MOTOTRBO Control Stations. MOTOTRBO Connect Plus multi-site trunking network provides extended load capacity and provides digital communication to as many as 2,900 users per site. The Connect Plus network configuration includes the following stages: 1. Setting up MOTOTRBO equipment configuration parameters: XRC Controllers, repeaters, control stations (which are to be used instead of the XRT Gateway), and radios. 2. Setting up SmartPTT Radioserver parameters to operate with Connect Plus network. The goal of this document is to help system administrators configure SmartPTT Radioserver parameters to operate in the Connect Plus network. The document contains detailed information on SmartPTT Radioserver settings, specific to this network type, and some settings of MOTOTRBO radios, which we think must be covered. Also, the document contains information on the configuration of control stations which can be used for voice calls instead of the XRT Gateway. For detailed description of MOTOTRBO equipment settings see MOTOTRBO Connect Plus System Planner MOTOTRBO Equipment Programming To program MOTOTRBO equipment you will need special MOTOTRBO configuraton software: MOTOTRBO Customer Programming Software (CPS) MOTOTRBO Connect Plus XRC Network Manager for XRC Controller configuration MOTOTRBO Connect Plus Option Board CPS for radio option board configuration Note: Make sure you that firmware versions for all MOTOTRBO equipment used in one network are compatible. MOTOTRBO Radio Programming In this article we will focus on the radio settings critical for communication between the radio and SmartPTT Dispatcher. Other information on MOTOTRBO radio programming for the Connect Plus environment can be found

57 Connect Plus 56 in MOTOTRBO documentation (MOTOTRBO Connect Plus Multi-Site Digital Trunking System Planner). As was stated before, radio programming for the Connect Plus environment requires special software: MOTOTRBO Connect Plus Option Board CPS. To allow radio subscribers to send messages to the dispatcher, add special contact of the Dispatch Call type: Note: Remember to add contacts of Dispatch Call for all dispatchers (if you have more than one) and specify their unique IDs, which are specified in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator under Profiles.

58 Connect Plus SmartPTT Radioserver Configuration The configuration process includes the following steps: 1. Run SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator, which you have downloaded and installed, as described in SmartPTT Software Installation. 2. Make sure you have the necessary licenses to work in Connect Plus via control stations, i.e. Voice Calls via Control Stations for Connect Plus and Connect Plus Data Support. 3. Add a Connect Plus network and set the following parameters: Select Active to enable the Connect Plus network. In the Name field enter the name of the network. In the Network ID field enter the unique ID of the Connect Plus network, which is used inside SmartPTT. This is important if you have more than one Connect Plus network. Note that this ID is different from the Network ID defined in the XRC Controller codeplug. In the Peer ID field leave the default value. This parameter is not used in systems based on control stations without the XRT Gateway. In the Radio ID field specify the ID of the virtual control station by default, the parameter is used to represent the radioserver inside Connect Plus network, therefore, this ID will be used for the dispatcher (if there is only one dispatcher). It is used for data and voice transmission. In the Interface field specify the IP address of the virtual repeater (i.e., SmartPTT Radioserver).

59 Connect Plus Add the necessary number of XRC Controllers and specify their settings. If you don't have the XRC Controller, skip this step. To add an XRC Controller, right-click XRC Controller and select Add. Specify parameters for the XRC Controller: Select Active to enable XRC Controller support. In the Name field enter the XRC Controller name. This is used only in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. In the Controller Address field specify the IP address of the XRC Controller. Port is not required in this field. Select the PN, TMS, GPS check box to enable data services. Specify Controller port and Local port for each service, where Controller port is the XRC Controller port and Local port is the virtual repeater port. You can leave default values. Local PN, TMS and GPS ports should not be in conflict with other local ports used for other purposes used on this PC. Note: The PN, TMS and GPS services can be set only for one of the XRC Controllers in the network. These settings will be used by other controllers available in the network.

60 Connect Plus 59 Note: The PN, GPS and TMS ports should match the same ports in MOTOTRBO Connect Plus XRC Configuration Tool. Select Monitoring check box to be able to review the XRC Controller on the Monitoring panel in SmartPTT Dispatcher. Specify Controller port and Local port. The Monitoring service is enabled on all existing XRC Controllers. You can leave default values. If the XRC Controller is in one local network with the radioserver, leave Use NAT unchecked. If the XRC Controller is outside the local network of the radioserver, select Use NAT. Note: Make sure that you have the general Monitoring service enabled (SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator > Settings > Add-on Modules > Monitoring). 5. Add talkgroups for sending group text messages under Talkgroups. If you do not have enough of control stations to cover all talkgroups, you can add talkgroups here, but only for sending text messages, not making voice calls. No other settings in the XRC Controller are required. 6. Add the necessary number of control stations for group calls. In our case there are two control stations reserved for two talkgroups with IDs 1001 and Select Active to enable the control station In the Name field enter any name of the control station. It will be used only in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator. In the IP address field enter the IP address of the control station. The following address format and range are used: ( ).( ).( ).( ). Users can use any address except 127.x.x.x in the

61 Connect Plus 60 range from 1.x.x.x to 223.x.x.x. We recommend to use the address by default. In case of conflicts with other network interfaces select a different IP address. If two or more control stations are connected to the computer, one of the first three octets of the IP address must be unique for each control station. In the Radio ID field enter the identifier of the control station used for communication. For control stations reserved for group calls the Radio ID must match the Radio ID set in the settings under Connect Plus. This Radio ID must also match the Radio ID set in the control station's settings via CPS. In the Reserved for group box select Group, enter the ID of the registrations group to which the control station is assigned (use MOTOTRBO Connect Plus Option Board CPS), and the name of the group which will be displayed in SmartPTT Dispatcher.

62 Connect Plus Add the necessary number of control stations for dispatcher's private calls. The value in the Radio ID field must match Radio ID set in the settings under Connect Plus (if there is only one dispatcher, and if it does not have any profile). This Radio ID should also match the Radio ID set in the control station's settings via CPS. In the Reserved for group box select Dispatcher. If there are more than one dispatcher, add additional control stations (one per dispatcher) and profiles (one per dispatcher). In this case Radio ID must match ID set in the profile for each control station reserved for a dispatcher.

63 Connect Plus 62 Remember that in SmartPTT Dispatcher every operator must use their profile. 1.8 Capacity Max Capacity Max is a trunking MOTOTRBO system that supports the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier III operation. Capacity Max system represents the enhancement of the Linked Capacity Plus functionality. It can include up to 15 sites and up to 15 trunked repeaters with up to 3,000 users per site. One slot on each site is allocated as a control channel. Capacity Max also supports data revert repeaters: up to 6 per site and 12 time channels per site. Capacity Max system supports connection via control stations. The parameters of the control station correspond to the parameters of an ordinary MOTOTRBO control station. To configure the Capacity Max system in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator, you will need to use the following applications: Radio Management application to get the settings of the preconfigured virtual resources, and MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility to set up the MNIS Data gateway. Capacity Max configuration in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator includes the following steps: 1. Adding new network and its basic configuration. 2. Setting up the trunking controller.

64 Capacity Max Setting up MNIS Data gateway settings for data transfer. 4. Setting up the security settings How to Configure Capacity Max To add a new Capacity Max system, right-click Capacity Max Networks in the Networks tab of SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator and click Add. At that, Capacity Max System configuration menu appears on the right. Name: Name of the created system. Network ID: Unique ID of the network. The network ID must not match any ID of other SmartPTT Radioserver networks.

65 Capacity Max 64 Radio ID: The identifier of the radioserver. This is the identifier radio subscribers will see at receiving private calls and text messages from the dispatcher. If there are several dispatchers, you can create a profile for each operator (Profiles) and define a unique identifier for each operator. Radio ID set in this window must correspond to the value set in the Device ID field for the preconfigured radioserver device in the Radio Management application (see the Capacity Max Systems settings, sorted by the Subscriber Access Control value). Note: To open the Capacity Max System settings in the Radio Management application, click Actions > Manage > Capacity Max System Server Data or press the Ctrl+Shift+G together. Interface: The IP address of the PC where SmartPTT Radioserver is installed. Presence information: Select this check box to enable connection with Trunking Controller. Data transmission: Select this check box to work with MNIS Data Gateway.

66 Capacity Max 65 GPS Transmission Mode: Allows you to select the way how to transmit location updates: as data packet in multiple bursts or as a single CSBK (Control Signaling Block). Each solution has its own advantages and disadvantages: GPS Transmission Mode Advantages Data No need to configure additional settings for Disadvantages Increased traffic load on a channel Not all radios support CSBK commands Not all radios support CSBK commands receiving GPS data CSBK Low traffic load on a channel Increased GPS transmission frequency rate once in 15 seconds Enhanced Low traffic load on a channel CSBK Increased GPS transmission frequency rate once in 7.5 seconds Trunking Controller Trunking controller of the Capacity Max network provides the actual information about the network status (registered subscribers). To configure primary trunking controller: 1. Make sure that trunking controller is configured via the Radio Management program, in particular, you can obtain IP address and port from the Presence Server IP field. For their configuration, please refer to the Motorola Radio Management User Guide.

67 Capacity Max Add a new Capacity Max network or select the existing one. 3. In your Capacity Max network select Presence information to make trunking controller settings available. 4. Select the Trunking Controller menu and replace the default text remotehost:50015 in the Primary controller (IP address:port) field with IP address and port of the Presence Server from Radio Management.

68 Capacity Max 67 Capacity Max supports up to four redundant trunking controllers to keep the subscribers online when the primary controller goes offline. The order of redundancy is defined by the settings in Radio Management. To configure additional trunking controllers: 1. Make sure that redundant trunking controllers are configured in Radio Management. 2. In your Capacity Max network select Trunking controller. 3. Click Add in the Redundant controllers area. A new controller will appear in the table.

69 Capacity Max Change the redundant controller IP address and port according to the settings in Radio Management. Rename the controller if needed. You should name controllers differently. 5. Add more redundant controllers if needed. Change their IP addresses and ports according to the settings in Radio Management.

70 Capacity Max 69 Note: If ports of some controllers will be the same you will see an exclamation marks near them ( ). You cannot switch to another menu until you would change the ports. You can change the order of the redundant controllers in the table. This helps to assign a new active controller in case when others disconnect from each other. To change the order of the controllers in the table: 1. Select the redundant controller. 2. Click Up or Down to move the redundant controller up and down. To delete a redundant trunking controller from the table: 1. In your Capacity Max Network select Trunking Controller. 2. Select the redundant controller. 3. Click Remove in the Redundant controllers area.

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72 Capacity Max MNIS Data Gateway To set up data transfer over Capacity Max network, set up MNIS Data Gateway settings in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator and in the MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility. To set up MNIS Data Gateway settings in SmartPTT Radioserver, click Capacity Max Networks > Capacity Max > MNIS Data Gateway. Note: The Data transmission check box in the Capacity Max window should be selected. Otherwise, the MNIS Data Gateway parameter will not be shown. Socket Type: Defines the software interface type to enable communication between processes. Select the Local Sock et value if the MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility is installed on the same PC as SmartPTT Radioserver. Select Remote Sock et if MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility and SmartPTT Radioserver are installed on a different PCs. In this case, information exchange between the processes is supported by the MNIS Data Gateway Relay program.

73 Capacity Max 72 Interface: MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service interface. It should match the interface specified in the Radio Management program (see the MNIS System settings in the MNIS menu of the DataMNIS_Config configuration, the Gateway Tunnel IP field in the Tunnel Network tab).

74 Capacity Max 73 MNIS Control Interface: Use localhost, if MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility is installed on the same PC as the radioserver. If MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility and the radioserver are installed on different PCs, enter the IP address of the PC where MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility is installed. The port should match the port number specified in the Radio Management application (see the MNIS Network settings in the MNIS menu of the DataMNIS_Config configuration, the Control Interface TCP Port field in the General tab). Note: To open the MNIS menu of the DataMNIS_Config configuration in the Radio Management application, click Actions > Manage > Configurations or press Alt+C together. In the table that opened, select the DataMNIS_Config item and click Edit. In the Set Categories tab that opened, click Configuration: DataMNIS_Config > MNIS.

75 Capacity Max 74 MNIS ID: The Common Air Interface (CAI) ID of the MNIS in the radio network. The ID is used by other calling radios when addressing MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service. Make sure MNIS ID matches the corresponding field in the Radio Management application (see the MNIS System settings in the MNIS menu of the DataMNIS_Config configuration, the Data Gateway Radio ID field in the General tab). Location Port: The port where the radioserver will expect GPS data. TMS Port: The port where the radioserver will expect text messages. Telemetry Port: The port where the radioserver will expect telemetry data. The ports should match the ports set in the corresponding fields in the Radio Management application (see the MNIS Network settings in the MNIS menu of the DataMNIS_Config configuration, the Location Server UDP Port field, the TMS UDP Port field, the Telemetry UDP Port field in the General tab).

76 Capacity Max 75 To set up MNIS Data Gateway settings in MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility, do the following: 1. Save MNIS Data Gateway settings from the Radio Management application as GWCFGX file. For that, click Radios, right click the DATA MNIS... item in the table that opened and click Export > GWCFGX... or press Ctrl+Shift+N together. In the Export GWCFGX window that opened, specify the file name and click OK.

77 Capacity Max Transfer the saved GWCFGX file to your PC where the MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility is installed, to the Config folder that is located on the local disk C:/ProgramData/Motorola/Wireline Gateway.

78 Capacity Max Launch MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility and click Configuration > Select Active Configuration. In the Select Configuration window that opened, select the GWCFGX file saved before and click OK. If MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service and the SmartPTT Radioserver are running on different computers, or you configure several MNIS Data Gateways, perform the following actions: 1. Install and run MNIS Data Gateway Relay on the computer where MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service is running. 2. Run the MNIS Data Gateway Relay Configurator. 3. In the MNIS interface field enter the same address as it is in the Tunnel IP Address of MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility. 4. In the Server interface field enter the same address as you did in the previous step. 5. In the Port type the available port of the computer.

79 Capacity Max Save changes and restart MNIS Data Gateway Relay. 7. In SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator double-click your network and click MNIS Data Gateway. 8. In the Socket Type field select Remote Sock et. 9. In the MNIS Control Interface field type IP address of the computer where MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service service is running and the port from the MNIS Control Interface TCP Port field of MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility. 10. In the MNIS Relay Address field type IP address of the computer where MNIS Data Gateway Relay service is running and the port from the Port field of MNIS Data Gateway Relay Configurator. 11. Configure other settings as describer previously. 12. Save changes and restart radioserver Talkgroups To configure Capacity Max talkgroups, click Talkgroups. At that the following window opens.

80 Capacity Max 79 To add a talkgroup, click Add. The added talkgroups will also appear in the Profiles window. To change the order of groups in the list, use the Up and Down arrows. The order defined in the window will be used in SmartPTT Dispatcher. To copy added groups to the clipboard, click Copy. To paste copied groups from the clipboard, click Paste. To delete the selected talkgroup, click Remove. Name: Talkgroup alias displayed by the control station. ID: Talkgroup unique identifier used during communications. It should be set in the range of for a talkgroup, and in the ranges of , or should be equal to for an All Call. To edit the talkgroup name or ID, set the cursor on the corresponding field and make changes. Site Number: Site number list allowed for transmitting. In the Capacity Max network the talkgroups can be only wide-area. Note: In the Capacity Max network you can add only wide-area talkgroups, so only the Wide value is available for groups in the Site Number field. In order to display wide area talkgroups in SmartPTT Dispatcher, add necessary talkgroups in SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator, define talkgroup identifiers that correspond to the identifiers of the wide-area talkgroups in the Radio Management settings. You should create talkgroups in accordance with the settings in the Radio Management program (see the Capacity Max Systems settings, sorted by the Talkgroup Site Association value). For more detailed information, please refer to the Motorola Radio Management User Guide. Note: To open the Capacity Max System settings in the Radio Management program, click Actions > Manage > Capacity Max System Server Data.

81 Capacity Max Security Settings in Capacity Max Capacity Max network supports two types of privacy mechanisms Enhanced and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The Enhanced Privacy utilizes Motorola proprietary algorithms and therefore is not interoperable with other vendor's privacy offerings. The Enhanced Privacy provides high level of protection by means of 40-bit key length and supports multiple keys in a radio. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a specification for the encryption of electronic data established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The AES feature supports 256-bit key length, unlike Enhanced Privacy. Similar to Enhanced Privacy, the AES also supports multiple keys. For AES encryption a special license is required. The Security Settings window allows you to specify the encryption keys for incoming and outgoing traffic on the digital channel. Copy: Copy encryption settings of the channel to the clipboard. Paste: Paste encryption settings of the channel from the clipboard.

82 Capacity Max 81 Enhanced Privacy To configure Enhanced Privacy, perform the following actions: 1. In the Security Settings window of SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator add an enhanced privacy key for incoming traffic. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields. Note: Key ID and Key Value must match the values set in the radio settings in the Radio Management program and MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility. If the values in the Key ID fields are the same, but the values in the Key Value fields do not match, the receiving side hears only a distorted voice. If the key identifier of the transmitting side does not coincide with one of the key identifiers in the list of the receiving side, then transfer to the receiving party will not be heard.

83 Capacity Max In the Privacy Keys tab of the Radio Management program add the enhanced privacy key. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields (see the Note above).

84 Capacity Max 83 Then open the configuration of the required radio station and in the Set Categories menu click General > Security. To make the added enhanced privacy keys available for selection, add them in the selection set. To do that, in the Privacy field click the Add button.

85 Capacity Max 84 At that the Add Keys window will open. Select the required keys, which you want to be available for selection in the Privacy Alias field when specifying the enhanced key on the channel and click OK. 3. In the Security window of the repeater settings in MOTOTRBO CPS in the Privacy Type field select Enhanced.

86 Capacity Max In the Security window of MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility in the Enhanced field add the enhanced privacy key. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields (see the Note above). 5. In the radio settings in the Radio Management program to enable the encryption mode on the required channel select the Privacy checkbox and in the Privacy Alias field select the enhanced privacy key for this channel.

87 Capacity Max 86 AES Privacy To configure the AES privacy, perform the following actions: 1. In the Security Settings window of SmartPTT Radioserver Configurator add an AES privacy key for incoming traffic. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields. Note: Key ID and Key Value must match the values set in the radio settings in the Radio Management program and in MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility. If the values in the Key ID fields are the same, but the values in the Key Value fields do not match, the receiving side hears only a distorted voice. If the key identifier of the transmitting side does not coincide with one of the key identifiers in the list of the receiving side, then transfer to the receiving party will not be heard.

88 Capacity Max In the Symmetric Keys tab of the Radio Management program add the AES privacy key. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields (see the Note above).

89 Capacity Max 88 Then open the configuration of the required radio station and in the Set Categories menu click General > Security. To make the added AES privacy keys available for selection, add them in the selection set. To do that, in the AES field click the Add button.

90 Capacity Max 89 At that the Add Keys window will open. Select the required keys, which you want to be available for selection in the AES Alias field when specifying the AES privacy key on the channel and click OK. 3. In the Security window of the repeater settings in MOTOTRBO CPS in the Privacy Type field select Enhanced.

91 Capacity Max In the Security window of MOTOTRBO Network Interface Service Configuration Utility in the Symmetric Keys field add the AES symmetric privacy key. Enter its ID and value in the corresponding fields (see the Note above) 5. In the radio settings in the Radio Management program to enable the AES encryption mode on the required channel unselect the Privacy checkbox and in the AES Alias field select the AES privacy key. TX Privacy Type: Allows you to select encryption mode for outgoing traffic on the side of SmartPTT Dispatcher. If No is set, radioserver does not support outbound traffic encryption. If Enhanced is set, specify the Key ID value from the Enhanced Privacy table, which will be used to encrypt outbound traffic.