RIOS connects radio, telephone, computer, and IP video assets by means of the gateway methodology. The gateway methodology refers to the RIOS gateway physically connecting to a single “in-network" device to gain entry into a radio frequency or network. As a result, RIOS is able to communicate through the device and, consequently, to all available devices within the corresponding frequency or network.
For example, RIOS might interface to a single 800 MHz mobile radio to communicate to twenty 800 MHz portables in the field. Repeat the connection with various bands of HF, VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz radios, telephones, computers, etc, and RIOS acts as a signaling translator with the ability to receive, transmit, patch, record and message throughout the communications spectrum. The checklist below outlines some of the device forms compatible with RIOS.
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Select the link below to review the RIOS Interface Cables Master List. If your device does not appear on the list, please contact SyTech as there is a very high chance that RIOS can interface to the device even though it does not appear on the list.
RIOS Interface Cables - Master List
Two Types of Device Connections: Physical Interface and Virtual Connection
With RIOS, two types of device connections are available; (1) a physical interface and (2) a virtual connection. A physical interface refers to a device (such as a radio, telephone, iDEN handset or satellite phone) that is physically connected to the RIOS I/O Chassis with a RIOS Interface Cable. Conversely, a virtual connection refers to a device (such as a computer, IP video feed or smartphone) that can communicate directly with the RIOS Server via an IP connection.
Physical Interface
Shown below is a list of popular devices that allow for a physical interface to RIOS. Again, these devices connect to the RIOS I/O Chassis with a device-specific RIOS Interface Cable. Physical interface provides for unsurpassed connectivity to the device with 26-pin-capable, high-density interface connections. RIOS High Density Connections offer superior connection to the device by providing options for P25 data, GPS and Remote Radio Control. For more information on RIOS High Density Connections, click here.
Virtual Connections
In addition to radios and telephones, RIOS operates with computers, smartphones, video cameras, VoIP and SIP/VoIP/BSI extensions by connecting at the IP level. Shown below are a few examples of devices that offer IP access compatibility with RIOS. For these devices, the user bypasses the RIOS I/O Chassis and connects the device via a standard CAT5+ cable, 3G/4G wireless connection or Wifi/WiMax.
Scalability
Physical Interface: Most RIOS I/O Chassis offer 8 or 16 ports for physically compatible devices with options to cascade RIOS I/O Chassis if needed. Devices that are physically compatible with RIOS appear in the top row of the RIOS Interface and are referred to as Physical Ports.
Virtual Connections: All RIOS Gateways ship with at least one Computer Connection Virtual Port. Normally, this is referred to as the Server Seat as it provides the RIOS Server the ability to log into the RIOS GUI. RIOS can be configured to accept as many connection ports as desired by the user. Connection ports within the RIOS GUI are referred to as Virtual Ports.
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