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SmarTrunk II
System Overview
Revision 9
March 2004
Benelec Pty Ltd
Unit 2 / 581-587 Gardeners Rd
Mascot NSW 2020
T : +61 2 93647000 F: +61 2 93647099 E:david@benelec.com.au

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SmartTrunk Systems SmarTrunk II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSmartTrunk Systems
ModelSmarTrunk II
CategoryTwo-Way Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 • Things You Always Wanted to Know About Trunking

Introduction

Provides an overview of SmarTrunk II for system owners considering trunked operation.

What is Trunking?

Explains the concept of trunking originating from the telephone industry.

Trunking in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems

Describes the introduction of trunking in LMR systems in the early 1980s.

The Trunking Advantage

Illustrates the advantages of trunking using a queuing analysis example with line management.

Rules Regarding VHF and UHF Trunking in the United States

Details FCC authorization and requirements for centralized trunked systems in VHF/UHF bands.

Centralized vs. Decentralized Trunking Systems

Compares centralized trunking with decentralized systems like SmarTrunk II, highlighting differences.

Section 2 • System Highlights

Wireless Solutions Supported by SmarTrunk II

Outlines various organizations and scenarios that can benefit from SmarTrunk II wireless solutions.

System Requirements

Details the necessary base station equipment and subscriber radio logic boards for a SmarTrunk II system.

Section 3 • Types of Calls and Methods of Operation

Using SmarTrunk II For Radio Dispatch Applications

Explains the sequence of events for making a mobile to group call in radio dispatch.

Mobile to Mobile Private Call

Details the sequence of events for establishing a private call between two mobile units.

Mobile Operator Call

Describes the sequence of events for a mobile unit to call the system operator.

Using SmarTrunk II for Telephone Interconnect Applications

Explains how SmarTrunk II facilitates calls between mobile radios and the telephone network.

Mobile to Telephone (Landline) Call

Details the sequence of events for a mobile unit to call a landline telephone number.

Telephone (Landline) to Mobile Call

Describes the sequence of events for a landline user to call a mobile unit.

Emergency Telephone Number Call

Outlines the process for a mobile unit to initiate an emergency call to a designated number.

Section 4 • SmarTrunk II Controller

Expanded Capacity

Discusses the subscriber and call record capacity of the ST-853 controller.

Databus Communication between Controllers

Explains how ST-853 controllers communicate via a serial databus for coordination.

Greater Ease of Programming

Highlights the user-friendly, PC-based programming software for the ST-853 controller.

Enhanced Telephone Interconnect Features

Details advanced features for telephone interconnect, such as Auto Route and PageBack.

Options and Accessories

Lists optional hardware like CTCSS decoder, cable assembly, and modems for the ST-853.

Section 5 • SmarTrunk II Logic Boards with Omni™ Features

Channel Banks

Explains how Channel Banks allow access to different sites or frequencies via radio select switch.

Multiple PTT Groups

Describes the ability to call different subscriber groups by pressing the PTT button.

Multiple Receive Groups

Enables system users to receive calls from various groups or individual subscribers.

SmartScan™

Provides faster channel access by scanning for available channels during idle operation.

Dialed Number Display

Displays dialed telephone or subscriber numbers on radios with an LCD.

Positive Radio Kill

Allows remote disabling of lost or stolen radios via an over-the-air command.

Turbo SpeeDial™

Offers one-touch speed dialing for up to four numbers via keypad buttons.

Memory Speed Dial

Allows users to store and dial up to 10 frequently called groups or numbers.

Caller ID

Displays the unit ID of the calling user on radios equipped with an LCD.

Speech Scrambler

Provides voice inversion encryption for secure speech communication.

Section 6 • Beyond the Simple “Controller only" System

Introduction

Introduces the ST-510 Network Switch for advanced SmarTrunk II features.

Key system features

Lists high-performance features and services offered by the ST-510 system.

ST-510 Components

Details the main components of the ST-510 system, including CPU and switch board.

System Operation

Provides a brief example of how call requests are processed in the ST-510 system.

System requirements

Outlines the requirements for operating an ST-510 Network Switch with SmarTrunk II.

Features and services provided

Lists features like Wide Area Roaming and describes their functionality.

SmarTrunk II upgrades

Explains over-the-air activation and automatic routing path upgrades for SmarTrunk II.

Network Interconnection

Describes methods for linking multiple ST-510 units using E1/T1 links.

Linking to remote areas

Details the use of the ST-100N Multiplexer for connecting remote ST-853 controllers.

Optional Features

Lists optional features like Call Recording, Dispatch Console, and Dynamic Regrouping for the ST-510.

Section 7 • Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is SmarTrunk II?

Defines SmarTrunk II as a wireless communications system for dispatch and interconnect.

Q. How does SmarTrunk II differ from other trunking formats?

Differentiates SmarTrunk II as "decentralized" or "Scan-Based" from "centralized" systems.

Q. What is a “Scan Based" system?

Explains how scan-based systems use mobile unit intelligence for channel selection.

Q. How are incoming calls processed?

Describes the process of receiving calls when a mobile unit is in an idle condition.

Q. What type of signalling format does the SmarTrunk system use?

Details the proprietary BPSK digital signalling format used by SmarTrunk II.

Q. What is the average connect time for SmarTrunk calls?

Provides typical initial call connect times and subsequent PTT access times.

Q. What base station equipment is required for a SmarTrunk system?

Lists the essential base station equipment for a SmarTrunk channel.

Q. What modem do you recommend I use for my SmarTrunk system?

Recommends specific modems for remote programming of ST-853 controllers.

Q. What mobile and portable radios are available for SmarTrunk operation?

Mentions the wide range of compatible mobile and portable radios from various manufacturers.

Q. What equipment is required to program the SmarTrunk II controllers and logic boards?

Outlines the PC and DOS software needed for programming controllers and logic boards.

Q. Is any additional equipment required to support telephone interconnect?

Confirms that ST-853 controllers have built-in telephone interconnect capability.

Q. Do all SmarTrunk II subscriber radios require a DTMF keypad?

Clarifies that DTMF keypads are not needed for group dispatch calls.

Q. Is it possible to connect a mobile radio to a standard telephone instrument or a fax machine?

Explains the possibility of connecting radios to telephones or fax machines with an interface module.

Q. Can the SmarTrunk system operate in a co-channel environment?

Confirms SmarTrunk II's ability to operate in co-channel environments due to its decentralized control.

Q. How many users per channel can the SmarTrunk system accommodate?

Discusses factors determining user capacity per channel and provides loading figures.

Q. Who provides product warranty for SmarTrunk equipment?

States that SmarTrunk Systems, Inc. provides warranty for its products.

Q. Is SmarTrunk factory training available?

Informs about the availability of factory technical training seminars.

Appendices

Appendix A - The SmarTrunk II Logic Board Compatibility Chart

Lists compatible radio models and SmarTrunk II logic board requirements.

Appendix B - SmarTrunk System Application Notes (SANS)

Refers to System Application Notes (SANs) for specialized system configurations.

Appendix C - SmarTrunk vs. LTR

Compares SmarTrunk II with LTR, detailing advantages and disadvantages of each.

Appendix D - SmarTrunk Network Diagram

Provides a diagram illustrating the SmarTrunk network architecture.