Raytheon JPS Communications

JPS' ACU-M, a miniature interoperability device built on the proven ACU technology, has an intuitive control panel for operation, field diagnostics and programming. Weighing less than 3 pounds, the ACU-M is easily deployed and affordably priced, making it ideal for mission-critical interoperability.

To read the press release announcing the ACU-M, please click here.

Wayne House, a former Fire Chief for Cary, North Carolina and current Grants Advisor for JPS Communications, answered questions on how he feels the ACU-M will benefit local fire departments. To read this Q&A session, please click here.

What is the ACU-M?
The ACU-M is a feature-rich, simple-to-use device that can be networked and managed remotely.

It provides interoperability between its four audio ports (for radios or other devices), two voice over internet protocol (VoIP) channels and a headset port. With its comprehensive suite of digital signal processing (DSP) functions, the ACU-M offers significantly higher functionality than any of its competitive counterparts at a price that fits any budget.

Due to its DSP functionality, the ACU-M can competently interconnect radios in any band including HF, VHF, UHF, P25, 800 MHz and Nextel iDEN phones. An Ethernet port provides access to a network for the VoIP channels and is also used for remote control and feature and firmware upgrades.

To view the ACU-M datasheet, please click here.

Networked ACU-M
The ACU-M can be electronically upgraded to enable network connectivity and control. This feature-rich capability allows the ACU-M to be easily controlled anywhere on a network and in a variety of field applications.

ACU-Ms with the networked option can form cross-connections over a network to operators or radios at other ACU-Ms or at ACU-1000 systems. These systems can be managed with the JPS Wide Area Interoperability System (WAIS) Controller software. WAIS Controller operators at one or more control centers can monitor and control a multiple-ACU system, easily making or dissolving both local and networked communication nets.

ACU-M Benefits/Features:

Interconnects 4 Audio ports, 2 VoIP channels and a local operator

Can interconnect radios in any band including HF, VHF, UHF, P25, 800Mhz and Nextel iDEN phones

Simple, intuitive interface used for diagnostics, programming and feature control

Optional network connectivity that can be controlled via WAIS Controller software

Compatible with existing ACU radio interface cables

Internal pre-configured radio template library for all supported devices

Can be installed in a vehicle, in a rack, or in a Pelican case

For more information regarding the ACU-M, please contact JPS Sales at (919) 790-1011 or email us.