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ARTS
™
and ARTS II
™
Auto-Range Transpond System
When constant communication is critical, ARTS lets you know your connection status.
Designed with user safety in mind when you need to be in contact at all times. ARTS is exclusively available in Vertex
Standard radios and informs users when a radio gets out of range from contact with another ARTS-equipped radio.
Search and Rescue
Using ARTS-equipped radios, field
response teams who are called out to
complete remote search and rescue
operations are equipped to maintain
contact with base operations. With ARTS
activated, field teams will be alerted when
they are out of range from base. The
radio will transmit a triple beep to indicate
when a unit is out of range, and then beep
when the team re-coordinates within
range to help maintain contact with base
operations at all times.
Remote Worker Safety
Individuals who are working remotely
and need to remain in contact with
base operations can activate ARTS on
their radio to be notified when out of
communication range making it easier
and more efficient for remote workers to
remain in contact hassle-free.
IN RANGE
OUT OF RANGE
TX/RX Mode Example
How ARTS Works
ARTS is a Dealer-activated feature
that is programmable by channel, that
permits radios operating on the same
frequency to monitor each other’s range
in pre-programmed intervals. There is
no limit to the number of radios that
can operate together, and it also works
through a repeater system.
ARTS uses automatic polling whereby
the radio automatically transmits once
every 55 seconds (or 25 seconds as set
by the Dealer) in an attempt to “shake
hands” with another ARTS-equipped
radio. When a radio receives an incoming
ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and
a message will be briefly displayed on
LCD radios (“IN” or “IN RANGE”). If a
user is out of range for more than two
minutes, a short triple-beep will sound
and a message will appear on LCD radios
(“OUT” or “OUT RANGE”).
When back in range and a proper
handshake is made during polling, the
audible alert will sound and “IN” or “IN
RANGE” message will appear again on
LCD radios to notify the user.
Whether you talk or not, the polling
every 55 seconds (or 25 seconds) will
continue.
Watch a video demonstration and view frequently asked questions at
www.vertexstandard.com/lmr
in the resources section.
Operating Modes
•
TX / RX* – radio transmits and receives
polling signals.
•
TX only – radio transmits polling signals
only to connect with other radios.
•
RX only – radio receives polling signals
only to be notified when in range.
ARTS is most commonly used in TX/
RX mode to fully monitor connection
status. Radios will be alerted when out of
communication range and vice versa.
Once you move back in range, as soon as
the other radio transmits an ARTS signal,
a short beep will sound and “IN” or “IN
RANGE” will be displayed again for two
seconds.
ARTS II
™
for Easier
Monitoring by Radio ID
ARTS II leverages MDC-1200
®
signaling
to provide easier monitoring. A user
can see exactly which radio is in range
and the number of total radios in range.
ARTS II is programmable by channel and
the user can actively monitor connection
status with a press of a button.
Note: ARTS II only works with other
ARTS II programmed radios.
USES FOR ARTS
*VX-231 includes only TX/RX mode.
