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core modulesGenWatch3 CORE Modules
These are the minimal  modules required to run GenWatch3.
core inputsGenWatch3 Core Inputs
At least one of these inputs is required to work in conjunction with GenWatch3.
RCMRadio Command Manager
RCM puts the control at your fingertips! Introductions are in order here.
GenWatch3® modulesGenWatch3 Optional Modules
Packed with features, GW3 listens, decodes, stores, reports, watches, alarms and more!
GW3 Reporter PackageGenWatch3 Reports
GenWatch3 lets you view data in easy to understand and flexible reports.
optional specialty modulesOptional Specialty Modules
These incredible tools significantly enhance the power and flexibility of GenWatch3.


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Optional Specialty Modules

GenSPOut
GenSPOut

Genesis Specified Packet Output is a very powerful tool that allows the user to define: what data from the Control Channel that he wants to see and where he wants it to go.

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Note: Not available for rebanding alternative orders.

SysVista
Your Motorola Trunk System without Genesis is like a car without a dashboard. SysVista listens to GenSZAI Suite and GenWatch3 and shows you, on a very simple to understand interface, what is happening on your system.

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CloneWatch
CloneWatch will work along with our industry accepted GenWatch3 and GenSZAI to monitor your Motorola SmartNet or SmartZone system and alert you when things just aren't right.

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GenWatch3 CORE Inputs (at least one is required)

RIM IIRF-modem + RIM II
GW3 can handle input from up to 10 RIMIIs at one time on a single copy. Multiple GW3s can then feed into a single, large database. So, really there is no physical limit on the number of systems that can be monitored simultaneously. The GW3-RIMII module can accept RS232 input (directly from the RIMII) or, TCP/IP input! This allows an RF-modem/RIMII to be remote and anywhere!

NOTE: If you are using GW3 as an alternative for SIMSII, Site Lens or SIP, you will need one GW3-RIMII for each system that you are monitoring and one for each system that you are 'talking to' with RCM activities.

ATIAATIA
GW3's RIMII input can be replaced with (or even have in addition to) an ATIA input so it can receive data from a Zone Controller. We use the power of our GenSZAI software to receive the ATIA, buffer it, and send it securely to GW3, wherever it resides on your network. All of GW3s features and modules are then available for your SmartZone system, just as they are for a SmartNet system.

Note: We require that ATIA be installed and operating on your SmartZone, Omnilink or Dimetra system. If you are not sure if you have the ATIA port feature, please click here.

Note: ATIA is not available for rebanding alternative orders.

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GenWatch3 Features

GenWatch3® is feature rich! In fact, it is the most powerful software on the market that can listen to a 3600 baud Motorola Control Channel, decode it, store it, report it, watch it, alarm it and a few more things. Each feature and module can be purchased separately or in some cases, as part of a package of features.

GroupViewInnovative Design
Modern, Creative Interfaces like – GenWatch3 GroupView and Launchpad. We have taken an approach that engineering and technical software should not be boring! We use ultra modern and safe programming techniques to display highly technical information in a way that makes sense. This is the classic PTT viewing screen, with a great twist. More details are below in this Features list. Click here to see much more about the affordable GroupView Package!

click for larger imagePowerful Security
From the GW3 Security Configuration interface, you can create "roles" such as supervisor, day shift, technician, etc. In the roles, you assign what modules and features within those modules that the role can access. You then add users (the actual people that will use GW3) and assign a role to them. You can also create data filters where only certain Talkgroups can be viewed by certain people. Also, from the Security Configuration, with proper permission, you can monitor user activity, module activity, and more.

Totally Networkable
We have noticed that in many SmartNet and SmartZone locations, owners have various people that are responsible for various tasks. GW3 can act as a "server" to multiple clients. This is a built in function of GW3. Each client piece can have different GW3 modules that it uses, in any combination. Data being fed to each module from the GW3 server can be filtered as well (example- certain Talkgroups going to one client and other Talkgroups going to another). There is a LOT of power in this feature.

Completely Modular
GW3 was designed and built in a way that it is simple to customize to your needs. You do not have to pay for unwanted or unnecessary features. And, you can add features later, as we create them or as your budget allows. It is about as future proof as you can get!

Simple Hardware Requirements
sample Dell hardware configuration
For a look at a sample Dell hardware configuration that will work very well for most installations, click here.
GenWatch3 runs on an office-standard desktop PC. You have the option to provide your own computer, or we can provide it. Below is a list of minimum recommended specs for a typical GW3 PC:

  • P4, 2.4GHz
  • Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor of your choice
  • 2GB RAM
  • 80GB Hard Drive
  • Windows XP Pro or Windows Server 2003
  • Non-64 bit
  • MS SQL2005
  • Backup device of your choice like CDRW or DVD-R

For a matrix view of suggested minimum hardware configurations for different scenarios, click here!


GenWatch3 CORE Module Bundle (these are bundled and required)

click for larger imageLaunchpad
Launchpad acts not only as a modern, unified place from which you can find and start all modules, it also gives you help and knowledge about what is going on inside each module. It is a nerve center of all GW3 operations. Included is a Database Manager and interface to MSDE which is distributed with GW3. Also with the core piece is a Module Manager that allows the customers to dynamically add / remove modules as well as launch their interfaces.

click for larger imageAlias Manager, Systems
This is a great place to mention that GW3 can take input from MULTIPLE RF Modem/RIMIIs. This means that from one GW3, you can watch and record all Control Channel activity. You can also set an Alias for each system.

Alias Manager, IDs and Talkgroups
As you can see from this screen, you can enter quite a bit of information about each Talkgroup and unit and there is more to come. This is very similar to the ADM (Alias Database Manager) in your console. In fact, we have a tool that will import your ADM data to make your life even that much easier!

click for larger imageSysLog
If you have ever been around UNIX, you'll know what this is and the power behind it. GW3 will keep a log of any problems, potential problems, and lots more. With SysLog, you can have this log generated any place you would like on your network, or any place on another network, or multiple places at the same time! For VERY little extra, you can also use other third party software like Kiwi Syslog Daemon to send selected information to HP OpenView, Motorola's FullVision, Pager, Cell Phone SMS...and more! Cool!

All Activity Window
click for larger imageIt is a filterable and colorable view of all Control Channel data packets that come through. You can elect to see every minute piece of information or only the pieces that you want to watch. You can color each type of data packet to help you identify diagnostics, affiliations or anything you wish. You can pause the display and then tell it to resume. All in all, this one window has the power to tell you everything you need to know about your system, the instant that it happens. The Core bundle comes with one 'instance' of this module. You can easily license more copies of the All Activity Module that can be viewed from other computers.


RCM (Radio Command Manager)

Introduction
Radio Command ManagerIf you are looking for a SIMSII, System Watch or Site Lens alternative, you have known for some time that Genesis has covered almost everything, except Radio Commands (Selective Inhibit, Dynamic Regrouping, etc.). RCM operation is dependent upon:

  • Archiver Module (to store the history of all actions for long periods of time)
  • GW3-RCM-OV
  • An additional GW3-RIMII iInput module, RF-modem and RIMII.

All GW3 RCM commands use duplex communications to and from the SmartNet or SmartZone system and thus the need for extra modules and hardware. Each module allows you to print certain elements from that module. If you have permission, you can also access the configuration manager for each module. Click here for more information.