Motorola MTS 4 TETRA Base Station

Setting new standards for high performance and reliability at

optimal cost for mission critical communications
Tough and extremely reliable, the Motorola MTS 4 is a high
specification, full redundant TETRA base station offering mission
critical users the ultimate control in professional communications.
Smaller, lighter and even more versatile than standard base station,
this compact base station offers high performance and high
reliability with superb cost efficiency.

Compact Design. Optimum Performance.

With an enhanced receiver sensitivity performance, MTS 4 delivers 7.5 dB better

than the standard base station. With a high transmit power and at -113.5 dBm faded
receive sensitivity, the base station enables significant coverage improvement with
fewer sites, with no compromise on the grade of service.

The MTS 4 offers Multi-Slot Packet Data (MSPD) providing enhanced data services
at speeds of up to 28.8kbps. This facilitates faster database searches, file and image
transfers as well as accurate Automatic Vehicle Location Systems (AVLS) amongst
others.

Supporting a wide range of Radio Frequency Distribution Systems (RFDS)

configurations, the MTS 4, a four-carrier base station, can be expanded to eight
carriers with one Rx/Tx antenna and supports hybrid, manual and auto tune cavity
combiners.

High Security. High Reliability.

For increased reliability, MTS 4 offers site controller and base radio (BR) redundancy.
For instance when a unit is unavailable, it auto- switches to a backup unit, whilst
retaining full trunking features after the switch over.

The MTS 4 comes equipped with a sophisticated inbuilt interference detection

and correction mechanism. The system automatically replaces the interfered Main
Control Channel (MCCH) in operation with a backup channel.

The MTS 4 also supports Satellite Transmission, allowing rapid deployment of the
base station in crisis situations, rural areas.
 Designed for High Redundancy.

The MTS 4 has two E1 interfaces for easy ring configuration

to promote high redundancy. The use of the E1 ports provides
redundant connection in the event of failure, ensuring always-on
connectivity. It allows more stations to be added to a network
ring structure. A ring structure can support up to 10 base stations,
which allows the network traffic to be re-routed in the event of a
link or backhaul failure.

Redundant
Site Link

MSO

MSO
SO Inter-MSO Link

Non-redundant
MSO Site Link

Flexible Design. Easy Maintenance.

Built on IP-based architecture, the MTS 4 Redundant

is compatible with legacy Motorola TETRA Console Site Link
systems, making it easier to seamlessly
integrate with the existing TETRA systems.
Satellite Link
It allows for remote software configuration
downloads and removes the need for costly on-
site migration and maintenance.

The base radios and the site controller are also

hot-swapped for easy maintenance. The E1 interface has a “drop & insert” feature that enables flexible
and resilient connections to the switching centre. When the
The MTS 4 comes with a front access and top
connection to the MSO (Main Switching Office) is broken, the base
entry for easy cabling connection. Furthermore,
station intelligently enters into local trunking mode, allowing the
the compact size and weight of the base station
same talkgroups to continue voice operations.
reduces site rental, installation and maintenance
costs. It also provides flexible power supply To prevent unauthorised communications, site monitoring and
options allowing the base station to operate in intrusion, this base station offers high level of security including
AC, DC or AC with DC mode. dynamic and static Air Interface encryption and End-to-End
Encryption (E2EE). In addition, the base station door is equipped
with an alarm contact.
Next Generation. Investment Protection.
No Global Positioning System (GPS) is required for normal
Built and designed for future communications
operation.
needs, the MTS 4 is TETRA-2 ready to provide
enhanced data services through available
software upgrade.
 Technical Data

Frequency Bands 380 - 400 MHz, 410- 430 MHz

Additional Features:
Transmit Power at top 25W • Interference Detection and Correction
of base station cabinet 40W (with combiner bypass)
• Automatic Main Control Channel Changeover
Power -Input Power 115/230Vac, 50/60Hz and -48Vdc
-Equipped with integrated battery chargers • Resilience through Local Site Trunking with full voice
trunking capabilities
Sensitivity at top of -120 dBm typical (static at 4% BER) • Redundant Site Controller
base station cabinet -113.5 dBm typical (faded at 4% BER) • Redundant Base Radio
• Air Interface Encryption and E2EE
Operating Ambient
Temperature -30 to 60 deg Celsius • Multi-Slot Packet Data (MSPD) for enhanced data
services
Width x Height x Depth 0.55 m x 1.43 m x 0.57 m • TETRA Enhanced Data Services ready
• Alarm activated locking security
Power Consumption 1200 Watt nominal for base station with 4 BR each 25W
• Hot swappable modules

Weight • Traffic Channel Rotation

(max, fully equipped 148 kg (est.) • Dynamic channel allocation between voice and
with 4 BR) packet data
• Optional Global Positioning System (GPS)
Diversity Reception No diversity
Dual or triple-diversity, duplexed or non-duplexed

Combiner Options Combiner Bypass, Hybrid combiner, Auto Tune Cavity,

Manual Tune Cavity

Carrier Spacing 25 kHz

Operating Bandwidth 5 MHz

Transmission • X.21 or fractional E1 connection

• Two E1 ports with inbuilt multiplexer for either loop protection
or redundancy (up to 10 base stations can be connected in loop)
• Support for satellite transmission

Operations and • Remote and local configuration and alarm handling

Maintenance Functions • Remote and local Software download
• Remote and local test services
• 15 external alarm inputs for site monitoring
• Two external alarm outputs for site control

*Please note that technical specifications are subjected to changes.

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