STACS® 200 Architecture

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Network Architecture

• All endpoints, including Operations Center support any combination of INMARSAT BGAN, VSAT, Cellular and CAT 5 backhaul, deployed as appropriate
   

• System supports redundant field systems with a single group of Operations Center Digital Interface Ports (failover between the two systems), or two sets of Digital Interface Ports (concurrent operation)
   

• All network traffic is transferred using AES-256/GCM encryption with RSA-4096 PKI key transfer (RSA used only for over the air keying of all systems)
   

• Optional cellular and INMARSAT terminals on Operations Center system maintain system operation in case of DDOS or internet infrastructure (DNS, etc) attack
   

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Rapid Deployment

• Field systems only require opening the case, connecting the radios and pressing the power switch to initiate cellular operation
   

• Automatic selection of two cellular carriers (including Google Fi for international operation)
   

• INMARSAT BGAN terminal require approximately 2 minutes for setup and connection, link between satellite terminal and case can be Cat 5 or wireless
   

• Simple touch-screen interface for status and basic management
   

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Power Options

• AC operation, 90-260V 50/60 hz, international plug adapters included
   

• DC operation, 10-36VDC with reverse and over-voltage protection to 150V
   

• Dual internal batteries with fully redundant operation and built-in configurations available up to 48 hours of worst-case power consumption
   

• System can be charged with case closed and can be stored with charger connected with external charge state / fault indicator
   

• Batteries can be field-swapped while the system is operational
   

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System Options

• Field systems have 4 expansion slots, one of which is consumed by a four port Digital Radio Adapter
   

• Any combination of sensor interfaces (Area-Rae CBRNE, Smith, etc), Digital and Analog Radio interfaces can be used in the three available slots supporting up to 16 radios
   

• Three Cat 5 LAN ports are provided for Notebooks, VOIP phones, WiFi Access Points, etc.  Devices can be Internet connected or connected to Operations Center network via VPN
   

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Maintenance & Management

• All configuration and management operations can be performed on any of the remote systems or the Operations Center system via a Browser/Web Interface
   

• All configuration operations can be performed even when a device is not powered on.  The device will automatically upload the updated configuration when connected
   

• Each system proactively monitors battery charge and health, even when powered off.  Systems will automatically power up briefly to send a management alert when a battery fault is detected, or the battery charge dips below configurable thresholds (50 and 25% by default)
   

• Systems can be stored with their cases sealed and an external charger connected indefinitely.
   

• Systems will maintain 80% of available charge when stored between 50 and 90 degrees F for three months without external charger connected

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