- DCI's two main products are P1 and P3 for field deployed data and voice extensions.
- Next product
generation 'P2' & 'P4' are being trialled at present and are due for
release by mid 2011. They main feature will be increase in the bandwidth
to 22Mbs and reduction in weight.
P3 - 3 channel fully ruggedised field comms system with integrated telephony, rechargeable battery and internal keypad and display
P1 - a single channel non-ruggedised LAN extension modem
Companion products - proven & recommended
- Ruslyn
Cordwheel® is an ergonomic hand held, lightweight, rugged and stackable
reeling device for the efficient roll out, retrieval and storage of copper
[WD-1/TT or DON10] and various other types of data cables.
Ruslyn Cordwheel® are in use by ADF [NSN: 8130-66-153-3558]
- Telephony
Filter (for P1) : allows PABX or any analogue telephone
extension over the same copper cable as used for data links: P3
is equipped with 3 integrated telephone filters
Folding Solar Power Panel : allows P3 operation in isolated locations without external power (military grade non reflective, foldable power 'mat' 300x200mm)
RS530 to 10BT interface - for KIV7 cryptos.
IPTube is the device designed for KIV7 to provide seamless interface between serial RS530 and Ethernet interfaces.
IPTube allows transparent encrypted data links over copper cables: allowing significant cost savings compared to fibre-optic links without loss of functionality.
Since KIV7/IPTube use only a fraction of the available P3 bandwidth it is possible to combine it with other (e.g. RDN services) - effectively further scrambling data over DON10.
IPTube are in wide use by US Armed Forces and the Diplomatic core as well as in ADF.
Video Monitoring over Copper: a range of 'off the shelf' network video cameras, producing good quality (24 frames/sec) video images incl. pan/tilt/zoom, motion sensors and timing control options: P3 - High Resolution Video over DON10 overview
Sensor and machinery control extensions: NBCR sensor data can be extended over 5 to 7 Kms of copper cable simply and effectively. P3s being rugged and weather proof can be located remotely, operating from internal batteries or solar panel and thus provide 'NBCR' monitoring from a safe distance.
Products Brief
P3 in short offers fast, flexible and cost effective way of extending communications in rugged and isolated areas over copper cables. Fully ruggedised device, requiring no other infrastructure to set up and operate. Integrated rechargeable battery (8hrs max load operation), telephony and direct connection of 6 user interfaces e.g. computers or video cameras, electronic sensors and detectors, etc.
P1 in short offers simple 'plug and forget' LAN links over copper cables. Same functionality: 8Mbs over up to 8kms.
P3 and P1 are interchangable.General:
Using the strength and durability of copper cable, our patented products provide broadband voice and data extensions over distance and in rugged and isolated terrain - rapidly and inexpensively. This contrasts with the current practice of using fibre optic cable for field deployed networks, which are not only considerably more expensive, but difficult to repair once damaged. Copper cable has the advantage of being stronger, cheaper and simpler to deploy. In the event of damage, copper cable can be as easily repaired "as tying a pair of shoelaces", thus restoring full communication links in an instant. The devices are fully portable and require no additional equipment to operate or setup.The products "P3 and P1" were developed in collaboration with the Australian Defence Force and have been deployed widely by ADF for its field deployed networks and general command and control extensions. These same capabilities have tremendous application in areas of emergency operations such as restoration of damaged communications links in disaster situations; data recovery after destruction of networks and in the provision of voice and data in isolated areas such as refugee camps and rural communities. This is a sturdy and robust system, ADF proven and has a place in any emergency situation requiring fast and effective communications.
