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Si500 VIDEO SPEAKER MICROPHONE BODY CAM- ERA
The Command- Central platform will be showcased at APCO 2016 , along with several of the latest mission-critical communication solutions from Motorola Solutions ’ Innovation Design Center in Plantation , Fla . This includes the Si500 body worn camera and CommandCentral Vault digital management solutions , which automates and streamlines the processing of video from the point of capture to video management and review , and the LEX L10 LTE handheld device designed for the rigorous demands of real-world , front-line policing .
Introducing new mission-critical solutions
Motorola Solutions is launching the new APXTM 8500 P25 all-band mobile radio , updated ASTRO 25 network features and the IMPRES 2 energy management system .
APX™ 8500 ALL-BAND P25 MOBILE RADIO APX 8500 P25 all-band mobile radio
• With Motorola Solutions ’ new APX 8500 P25 all-band mobile radio , first responders can use a single mobile radio to exchange critical voice and data communications – such as text messages and GPS coordinates – with multiple agencies and jurisdictions operating on different radio bands . Radio updates can be made
September 2016 Edition
instantly without interrupting voice communications ; the radio does not need to be brought to a shop , saving both time and money . When connected to the Motorola Solutions VML750 LTE vehicle modem ( now available globally ), the APX 8500 frees up radio channels by offloading data to LTE .
APX Personnel Accountability for ASTRO 25 trunked networks
• The APX Personnel Accountability solution is now available for ASTRO 25 trunked networks ( which enable efficient operation of large systems with a small number of channels ) and continues to also be available on ASTRO 25 conventional networks ( where users select communication channels ).
• Commanders using the APX Personnel Accountability solution can automatically perform tactical notifications and streamline roll call processes via a computer . They can automatically account for staff using APX radios at the scene of an incident . If a team needs to evacuate , commanders can instantly alert them through their radios and receive acknowledgements . Commanders can monitor radio battery life , identify radios and receive radio power down indications . If a radio is on the wrong channel , a commander can remotely switch the channel to the right one and ensure the entire team can communicate with each other .
( Now there ’ s IMPRES 2 designed for APX™ series radios . It ’ s a next-generation energy system that ’ s safer and smarter , while keeping you powered for even longer . Courtesy of Motorola Solutions and YouTube ) ASTRO 25 Enhanced Geo Select
• Geo Select provides hands free operation of APX radios when entering a defined region , or geofence , and this feature is now available even if the radio is no longer on the network . When entering a geofence , APX radios can automatically take action such as change channels , alert the user and change power levels . No manual intervention is needed .
ASTRO 25 Over-The-Air radio software updates ASTRO 25 Over-The-Air Programming ( OTAP ) has been available for radio managers to remotely pro-
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