WR MS-8108 Multichannel Radio Monitoring System

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Features

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Features

Fully integrated monitoring system
Eight independent channels
Audio compression and storage
Wide frequency range
Automated task scheduling
Master/Slave signal search

Until recently, the task of multichannel radio frequency surveillance and monitoring involved a number of separate radio receivers, audio recorders and other discrete components interconnected into bulky and expensive systems.

WiNRADiO MS-8108 system provides an elegant, fully integrated solution, specifically designed for computer-controlled automatic monitoring of frequencies ranging from below AM broadcast band up to low microwave, in all major modulation modes.

MS-8108 Multichannel Monitoring System

The MS-8108 system is designed to monitor radio frequencies on eight channels simultaneously, record digitized signals on the hard disk for easy later retrieval, and perform automatic decisions based on the received signals.

This system is based on a ruggedized heavy-duty 19" rack-mounted industrial computer. The front panel features a color SVGA 8.4" TFT display (touch panel optional). There is provision for connection of an external keyboard and mouse.

The built-in hard disk allows a typical storage of several months of continuous recording, and a re-writable CD-ROM or DVD drive makes archiving of recordings easy. The unit is capable of unattended operation and, if the Client/Server Option is fitted, it can be operated remotely. The recorded audio can also be remotely searched and streamed to the operator.

Receivers

WiNRADiO card-based 3000-Series receivers are at the heart of MS-8108 systems, making it possible to achieve the necessary high level of integration. Each WiNRADiO receiver card contains a complete microprocessor-controlled wide-band receiver with a Digital Signal Processor, and external connections for an antenna and audio output. The receivers are designed to operate in the harsh electromagnetic environment existing inside a computer-based system.

User interface

The WiNRADiO MS-8108 system features an efficient, intuitive user interface not usually available with conventional monitoring systems.

The informative control panel includes many innovative features, designed to empower the user with a multitude of facilities suitable for a wide range of applications ranging from conventional logging and time-schedule recording, to sophisticated, fully automated surveillance operations.

Each channel allows for independent operation of a high-performance scanning receiver with sophisticated functions such as automatic task scheduler, spectrum scope, signal strength recorder, programmable audio recorder, and many other features.

The virtual control panel of the MS-8108 system allows the user to observe the status of individual receiver channels, a log of tasks already performed, as well as a list of pending tasks, on a logically laid-out, easy-to-read screen. Each receiver has its fully interactive control panel, making it possible to determine each channel status at a glance.

Each receiver can operate totally independently, as a high-performance scanner. There are many scanning and tuning options, allowing the user to precisely specify the behavior of the receiver while scanning is performed. Other special functions include a signal strength recorder, frequency logger with a sophisticated editor, programmable audio recorder, comprehensive frequency memory management functions, channel occupancy measurements, and many other features.

MS-8108 Individual Receiver Panel

Several different types of spectra can be displayed, including three-dimensional spectra which are particularly suitable for monitoring activity on a particular channel or in a particular band. Scanned spectra can be stored and printed for later reference. The Spectrum Scope also allows direct "click-on-peak" tuning of the associated receiver from within the scanned spectrum. The receiver can be also continuously tuned by dragging the cursor over the spectrum (the WiNRADiO popular Visitune tuning method).