VTS Technology from Carlson Wireless Advances Remote Monitoring of Solar Powered and Long Distance Wireless Communication Links

Online, June 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Carlson Wireless Technologies, a leader in solar powered wireless voice and data communications, is pleased to announce the development of its latest VTS monitoring and alarm technology. VTS offers system monitoring and alarm capabilities to notify communication managers of changes in system environment effecting supply voltage, equipment temperature and signal strength-all signs of potential wireless link failure. Notification is either through contact closure or via e-mail alert. Additionally, alarm thresholds can be custom set by the system manager. VTS is currently offered in select LongHaul™ rack mount backhaul radios available in frequencies from 700 MHz to 6.0 GHz, including the 4.9 GHz public safety band. LongHaul™ radios offer the ultra-low fixed latency SWiFT™ technology which allows long distance microwave links for UDP applications such as T1/E1, VoIP and video surveillance networks.
Designed specifically for public safety and critical infrastructure communications links, VTS is especially useful for remote applications and systems using solar or other off-grid energy sources. "Power supply monitoring is a big help to our remote customers. It notifies them when solar panel performance is compromised from shading by snow, volcanic dust, or other debris," said Carlson Wireless Quality Assurance Manager Chris Spoerle. "With VTS, these things can be addressed long before system failure."
VTS further improves the performance and robustness of the Carlson Wireless' popular power-efficient wireless communications products known for their seamless integration with Carlson's solar power supply turnkey systems. Due to their commitment to solar power and other alternative power sources, Carlson Wireless is building a reputation within the wireless industry for sustainable backhaul radio systems offering greater location flexibility.
For over a decade, Carlson Wireless has been a leading microwave radio manufacturer providing point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless solutions with broadband, telephone, leased line and SCADA capabilities for the public safety, industrial, municipal, telephony, oil & gas and broadcast sectors. For more information contact Carlson Wireless at (707) 822-7000 or visit their website at www.CarsonWireless.com.