Yeah, We Do That
One of our customers presented an idea for a time and labor saving solution for the MCC7500 console. Since Genesis is licensed to integrate enhancements to the MCC7500, we were in a unique position to see the concept come to fruition. GADI is the result of a great idea harmonizing with our expertise in SmartZone and ATIA. Got an idea? We're listening...
GADI Architecture
GADI uses the latest layered programming technologies. It is robust, allowing for fault tolerance in the solution.
Information about every affiliation, every call, every emergency and more is fed to GADI from the zone controller ATIA port. GADI makes instantaneous decisions based on that information and immediately passes alarms and general information to the SideCore clients that need the information.
Components to Run GADI
- SideCore Server License (one per customer)
- SideCore Client License (per 10 Consoles)
- Optional redundant software licenses (as needed)
- GenGET ATIA Reader / CMAF (one per Zone)
- RiverBoard
- SideCar
- Server and GenGET Reader Hardware
- Installation / Training / Maintenance
SideCore Componentry
SideCore has two pieces:
- SideCore Server Module
- SSM keeps track of all consoles and monitored TGs
- SSM listens to ATIA and determines what "extra" information needs to be fed to dispatchers.
- SideCore Client Module
- SCM receives and displays extra information.
- SCM allows look up of even more ATIA based information
- SCM hooks into the MCC7500 software to control the MCC7500.
- SCM provides interface to the RiverBoard and SideCar.
GADI : Genesis-Aided Dispatch Interface
GADI (Genesis-Aided Dispatch Interface) is a time and labor saving enhancement for MCC7500 users. GADI takes the great features inherent in the MCC7500 (aka Vortex) and enhances them in an integrated software and hardware solution. GADI improves dispatcher effectiveness for current MCC7500 users already connected to a SmartZone®, Dimetra or ASTRO® 25 system. It is also an appealing value consideration for those in design phases of a new system or system upgrades.
GADI Components
SideCore
SideCore is client/server software that resides on each workstation to improve the MCC7500 features and allow the interface of other components. It allows easy access to defining Patch Groups, Unattended Emergencies, Private Calls, and lookup of the last known Affiliation. More features are on the way!
- Enhances the ability of the MCC7500 to report emergency information to the dispatchers
- Simplifies patch group creation
- Simplifies private conversation setup
Unmonitored Emergencies
Unmonitored Emergencies are when an emergency is pressed by a unit on a TG that is not being monitored by any dispatchers. It happens. SideCore has rules that allows the alarm to go to selected or all consoles. The TG resource is automatically added to the console for immediate action.
RiverBoard
The main keyboard component of GADI, RiverBoard is available in 84 and 128-key models as well as customizable module blocks to allow further expansion. Using pre-programmed shorcuts, it allows instant one button access to:
- Transmit on any six talkgroups
- Five patch groups
- Private conversation logs
- Emergency alarms
- Specialty tones
- Programmable function keys
- Can be easily customized
SideCar
This keyboard attachment sits to the left or right of the RiverBoard. SideCar allows left or right hand access to:
- Trackball pointing device (dispatchers can use their own mouse if desired)
- Number pad for selecting Radio IDs — search results narrow with more typing (predictive search)
- Arrow keys
RiverBoard + SideCar
- Both RiverBoard and SideCar can be angled from 5 to 30° tilt
- Both connect to the MCC7500 via USB 2.0
- RiverBoard key placement is flexible
- MTBF = 50 million operations
- Removable keycaps for cleaning, changing, etc.