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GenWatch3® Commander Comparisons

Comparison of Trunking Terminal Products

The following details the major characteristics of Motorola's trunking terminal products and GenWatch3®. For a fully comprehensive comparison chart, please scroll down to view the Network Management Comparison Chart and Bundle Comparison Chart.

 

SIMSII

  • Offers the most features of any Motorola product, both core and optional.
  • Has features for all three main functions (dispatch, system management, system maintenance).
  • Supports up to 24 users.
  • Monitors one system or site.
  • Supports up to 4000 radio aliases and 600 group aliases.
  • Supports up to 1.5 PTTs per second.
  • Supports remote users.
  • Runs on UNIX on a Motorola VME Delta Series computer.

SystemWatchII

  • Diagnostic tool for system management and maintenance.
  • Supports one user.
  • Can monitor up to 20 systems (one at a time).
  • Runs on DOS on a Pentium PC.

SIP

  • Offers basic features for dispatch and system management.
  • Supports one user.
  • Can monitor up to 20 systems (one at a time).
  • Included Selective Inhibit, Call Alert & Emergency Ack RCM only
  • Runs on DOS on a Pentium PC.
GenWatch3 Commander Host
  • Offers all features of Turbo SIMSII, both core and optional, as well as system diagnostic tools.
  • Pre-licensed for up to 24 Ethernet connected 'client' users.
  • Can monitor up 20 systems (one at a time by default).
  • Supports 10,000 radio aliases and 2048 group Aliases 200 characters each.
  • Supports up to 3.0 PTTs per second, and bursts up to 27 PTTs per second.
  • ALL RCM commands are included
  • CADI Port is included
  • Supports remote users via pcAnywhere.
  • Runs on Windows XP Pro on a Pentium4 PC with 1GRAM, 80GHD.

Turbo SIMSII

  • Offers all SIMSII features with enhanced performance and capacity.
  • Supports up to 24 users
  • Monitors one system or one site.
  • Supports up to 10,000 radio aliases and 2048 group aliases.
  • Supports up to 3.0 PTTs per second.
  • Supports remote users.
  • Runs on UNIX on a Motorola VME Delta Series computer.

Network Management Feature Comparison Chart
Y=Yes  |  N=No  |  O=Optional  |  NA=Not Applicable  |  ?= Not sure

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Product
SIMS II
GW3 Commander HOST
GW3 Commander CLIENT
SIP
GW3 Commander LE
SW II
GW3 SW
Site Lens
GW3 SL
No comparable Mot product
GW3 GSP
Features  
(SIMSII Host Replacement)
(SIMSII Terminal Replacement)
  
(SIP Replacement)
  
(SWII Replacement)
  
(SL Alternative)
("best feature set")
Motorola Part #  
L3517A
L3516A
  
L3518A
  
L3552
  
L3553
L3554
Description
High tier for multiple users
High tier for multiple users with varied job functions.
High tier for multiple users with varied job functions. Looks to a GW3 Host for all live and report data.
Basic dispatch management
Contains most all live interfaces, limited RCM functions, and is single user only.
Diagnostic tool
Diagnostic tool plus limited management features.
  
Was intended as a SIMSII Windows replacement
Selected GW3  modules matching the most popular Site Lens purchased options.
  
Genesis' best, bundled product
Radio Alias
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Trunked ID Processor for all call types
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
RCM COMMANDS
Emergency Alarm
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
  
O
External Emergency Alarm Relay
Y
Y
N
O
Y
N
N
N
N
  
O
Call Alert
Y
Y
Y
O
Y
N
N
N
Y
  
O
Selective Inhibit
Y
Y
Y
O
Y
N
N
Y
Y
  
O
Snapshot
O (database lookup only)
Y (database lookup only)
Y (database lookup only)
O (database lookup only)
Y (database lookup only)
Y (database lookup only)
N (same information can be derived from other GW3 sources)
O (pings radio)
Y
  
O
Dynamic Regrouping
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
N
  
O
Dynamic Failsoft
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
Selector lock
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
ChangeMe Requests
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
Storm Plans
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
Status / Message
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
Remote Monitor / Trace
N
Y
Y
N
N
O
N
O
N
  
O
CAD Interface
O
Y - 4 Connections licensed in bundle
N
N
N
N
N
O
N
  
O
System Manager (access to Central Controller)
O
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
O
O - but NOT included in the bundle
  
O - but NOT included in the bundle
Basic Logging reports
O
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y - Limit of selected 3
Y
Y - Limit of selected 3
  
Y
Statistical Reports
O
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y - Limit of selected 3
Y
Y - Limit of selected 3
  
Y
Custom Report Generator
O
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y (supplied Excel reports can be changed by the operator)
N
Y (supplied Excel reports can be changed by the operator)
  
Y (supplied Excel reports can be changed by the operator)
Enhanced Logging and  Custom report generator
O
Y
Y
N
N - limited to 60 days
N
N - limited to 60 days
N - User can customize.
N - limited to 60 days
  
Y
Triple Logging (disk logging, utility port and printer logging)
N
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
Y
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
Y
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
N - Disc only
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
  
Y/N - Disk & 'utility' can be done simultaneously. Printer logging is not a feature.
Immediate Logging
Y
Y (constant 2 week raw CC logging in background)
Y
N
Y (constant 2 week raw CC logging in background)
N
Y (constant 2 week raw CC logging in background)
N
Y (constant 2 week raw CC logging in background)
  
Y (constant 2 week raw CC logging in background)
Activity grid/ Channel screen
N
O - but NOT included in the bundle
O - but NOT included in the bundle
N
Y (highly advanced features)
Y
Y (highly advanced features)
N
N
  
Y (highly advanced features)
Additional Advanced Enhancements Available and Development Ongoing
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Password Protection
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Additional Security Password
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Mail
Y
NA
N/A
N
N/A
N
N/A
NA
N/A
  
N/A
Remote User
Y
Y
N/A
N
N
N
N
N
N
  
O
Multiple Users
Y
Y
N/A
N
N
N
N
Y
N
  
O
Local Printing
O
Y (customer supplied printer)
Y (customer supplied printer)
N
Y (customer supplied printer)
N
Y (customer supplied printer)
Y
Y (customer supplied printer)
  
Y (customer supplied printer)
Smart Site DCC Support
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
  
N
Hardware Platform
VME
Host – PC
Client – PC
PC
Host – PC
PC
PC
PC
Host – PC
  
Host – PC
Operating system
UNIX
Win XP Pro
Win XP Pro
DOS
Win XP Pro
DOS
Win XP Pro
Win XP
Win XP Pro
  
Win XP Pro
Windows Vista Compatability Path
N
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Max. Number of users
Core:1
Standard = 1
N/A since this IS a client
1
Standard= 1
1
Standard= 1
O: 16
Standard= 1
  
Standard= 1
Optional:24
Pre-Licensed to allow = Up to 24
Optional = Up to 24
Optional = Up to 24
Optional = Up to 24
  
Optional = Up to 24
Max. Number of System / Sites
1 (at one time)
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time in Commander
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time in Commander
Core: 10 (Optional: 20  1 used at a time)
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time in Commander
Core: 10 (Optional: 20  1 used at a time)
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time.
1 (at one time)
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time.
  
20 can be loaded, 1 used at a time in base package, up to 5 simultaneous Optional
Max. Number of Aliases
4,000
10,000 radio Aliases
10,000 radio Aliases
8,000
10,000 radio Aliases
750 total Radio and/or Group aliases. Max Char= 7 
10,000 radio Aliases
10,000 radio Aliases
10,000 radio Aliases
  
10,000 radio Aliases
10,000 Turbo
2048 Group Aliases
2048 Group Aliases
2048 Group Aliases
2048 Group Aliases
2048 Group Aliases
2048 Group Aliases
  
2048 Group Aliases
512 Multigroups
512 Multigroups
512 Multigroups
512 Multigroups
  
512 Multigroups
  
512 Multigroups
200 Storm Plans
200 Storm Plans
200 Storm Plans
          
20 Systems
20 Systems
20 Systems
20 Systems
  
20 Systems
  
20 Systems
200 char. each (except CADI Aliases which are 8 for radio and 12 for TG)
200 char. each (except CADI Aliases which are 8 for radio and 12 for TG)
200 char. each (except CADI Aliases which are 8 for radio and 12 for TG)
200 characters
  
200 characters
  
200 characters
Average System Throughput (PTT/sec.)
1.5 (3.0 Turbo)
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
Depends on Size of Radio System
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
Depends on Size of Radio System
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
  
3PTT/sec.
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
  
3 PTTs/sec. Bursts up to 27 PTTs/sec.
Remote RF modem Capability
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Max. Number of Printers
Central: 2
Set By Windows
Set By Windows
1
Set By Windows
1
Set By Windows
Set By Windows
Set By Windows
  
Set By Windows
User Terminal: 24
Remote Maintenance
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Type I Support
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
  
N
Type II and Type IIi (Hybrid) Support
Y
Type II Only
Type II Only
Y
Type II Only
Y
Type II Only
Type II ONLY
Type II Only
  
Type II Only
Analog and ASTRO® Support
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Secure System Support
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
VOC/DCC Support
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
  
N
Time Synchronization Capability
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Mail
Y
NA
NA
N
NA
N
N/A
N
N/A
  
N/A
Operator (change group attachment lists)
O
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Alert Screen
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Online help
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Control Channel check
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
Trigger
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
  
Y
Diagnostics
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
  
Y
  
Y 
Filtering
Y/N (attachment list only)
Y - At multiple levels
Y - At multiple levels
  
Y - At multiple levels
  
Y
Y - At multiple levels
Y
Y - At multiple levels
  
Y - At multiple levels

Motorola information and chart layout derived from Motorola Trunking Terminal Planner and Ordering Guide R4-8-1A 5/24/96

Network Management Bundle Feature Comparison Chart

 
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