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Motorola’s Newest MissionCritical Technology SolvesReal Problems for Cities,MunicipalitiesMulti-Radio, Multi-Frequency Access PointsEnsure Public Wi-Fi Users Do NotCompromise First Responder Access toMission Critical Communications

For years, municipalities across theUnited States have faced a seeminglyinsurmountable communications andbudgetary problem: How to deploy asingle wireless network that provides Wi-Fi access to the public, yet provides firstresponders with separate, dedicated andsecure access to mission criticalcommunications?

Motorola, Inc. today announces theMOTOMESHTM Multi-Radio BroadbandSolution, whose architecture supports upto four radio networks in a single accesspoint. Motorola, a world leader indelivering mission-critical commun-ications, said MOTOMESH providesfixed and mobile broadband access tousers in the unlicensed 2.4GHz band, aswell as in the new licensed 4.9 GHzpublic safety band. MOTOMESH andMotorola’s expanding portfolio ofSeamless Mobility solutions are beingshowcased this week at the CTIAtradeshow in New Orleans, LA.

“The 4.9 GHz licensed band is seeingincreasing application in municipal andpublic safety applications,” said Craig J.Mathias, a Principal with the FarpointGroup, a mobile and wireless advisoryfirm based in Ashland, MA. “Combiningthe 4.9 GHz band with the 2.4 GHzunlicensed band allows municipalities toaddress the needs of both governmentand commercial users with a singledeployment.”

The MOTOMESH solution, which will beavailable in the second half of 2005, is oneof the first multi-radio mesh networks tocombine 4.9 GHz licensed mobilebroadband radios and unlicensed Wi-Firadios into a single access point. Thisenables truly distinct wireless broadbandnetworks to operate over a commonphysical infrastructure. Competing meshsolutions rely on “virtual networking,”which means municipal workers, first

responders and the public must competefor bandwidth and access on a singlephysical Wi-Fi network. MOTOMESHallows municipalities to serve diversecommunities of interest without the riskof public Wi-Fi users overwhelmingmission critical mobile broadband users.

Of primary importance to cities andmunicipalities across the United States,MOTOMESH offers seamless security,service and connectivity to firstresponders and other law enforcementpersonnel. Users of the network canreceive instant access to key informationlike building schematics, electricaldiagrams, hazardous chemical reportsand other critical information thatempowers them to safely and efficientlydo their jobs. The network also helps toreduce the time it takes to respond toemergencies, providing valuable secondsthat could mean the difference betweenlife and death. In addition, users of thenetwork can leverage its meshnetworking properties and seamlessconnectivity by deploying high-speedinstant tactical broadband networks forrapid data communications even in areaswhere physical infrastructure may bedamaged or destroyed.

“Motorola is setting the standard forcities looking to deploy a single networkinfrastructure that has the ability to servea wide range of constituencies,” saidNelson Santos, Director of Technology,Scientel America, a leading integrator ofmetro area wireless networks.“Motorola’s multi-radio architectureoffers higher capacity, security andperformance than we have seen in othermetro broadband systems.”

A Technical View of MOTOMESHEvery MOTOMESH access pointcontains two standards-based 802.11 (Wi-Fi) radios and two of Motorola’s widelyacclaimed Mesh Enabled Architecture(MEA®) mobile broadband radios. Oneset of Wi-Fi and MEA radios operate inthe unlicensed 2.4Ghz band, and one setoperates in the licensed 4.9Ghz publicsafety band.

MEA radio users can leverage Motorola’sunique Multi-Hopping® capabilities thatturn each user into a router/repeater.This allows users to hop through otherusers to reach MOTOMESH access

points. As a result, every user makes thenetwork stronger - extending networkcoverage and creating more data pathsthrough the network. As with all MEAradio systems, fast and accurate trackingcapabilities are available without the useof GPS satellites.

Centralized network management andconfiguration is provided by Motorola’sproven and widely deployedMeshManager® system. MOTOMESHis currently undergoing beta testing withgeneral availability slated for the secondhalf of 2005.

For more information visit: www.motorola.com

Quixote TransportationTechnologies’ SurfaceSystems, Inc. (SSI®)Releases a New ActiveSurface Sensor Model

Surface Systems, Inc. (SSI®), a memberof Quixote Transportation Technologies,Inc. and North America’s leading Road/Runway Weather Information Systems(RWIS) provider, recently converted to anew model of its Active Surface Sensor.The new model improves the capabilitiesof the sensor by increasing its operatingtemperature range.

The active surface sensor measures freezepoint temperature regardless of chemicaltype or mixture. The sensor will reportfreeze point values from “4° to +32°F(-20° to 0°C). The standard sensor consistsof one controller and two sensor heads.The RWIS software displays one freezepoint value that is an average of the datacollected from the sensor heads. Thesensor uses a Peltier element to cool andwarm any moisture/liquid in a well on

New active surface sensor and controlboard from SSI, Inc.

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the surface of the sensor. The controller monitors the temperature of the liquid onthe surface as it is cooled and detects freezing.

The advantage of the active sensor is that it will cool any chemical on the sensorregardless of the type of chemical present in the solution. When used with SSPs FP2000® pavement sensor, the two provide valuable pavement data readings. Idealapplications for the active surface sensor include bridges, overpasses, high trafficareas, north facing ramps and along with anti-icing spray systems. Active sensorsare best used in locations where winter maintenance involves mixing chemicals.Active sensors have become popular in locations with a Fixed Anti-icing SpraySystem (FAST) controlled by an RWIS. The RWIS and the anti sensor monitor thepavement, and when conditions warrant the spray system is activated by the RWIS.Spray systems typically use a chemical that differs from those used by maintenancevehicles because it is more versatile for the sprayers. The chance of those twochemicals mixing are inevitable so an active sensor is necessary for sensing properamount of chemical and timing of activation.

For more information contact Surface Systems, Inc. (SSI) at www.ssiweather.com orQuixote Corporation at www.quixotecorp.com

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Econolite Introduces Another Traffic Mitigating SolutionThe ASC/3 Series of Advanced Traffic Controllers

After extensive research, customer focus group review and development, Econoliteproudly introduces the new ASC/3 Series of NEMA TS2 and NTCIP compliantactuated controllers. The ASC/3 controllers are envisioned as the next generation ina line of successful Advanced System Controllers offered by Econolite. Based onthe proven experience and feature-set of Econolite’s popular ASC family ofcontrollers, the ASC/3 adds further flexibility and extended functionality throughits unique design.

The ASC/3 is available in two distinct models. The ASC/3-1000 model meets andexceeds all requirements of the NEMA TS2 Standard for Type 1 controllers. Whereas,the ASC/3-2100 model meets and exceeds all requirements of the NEMA Standardfor TS2 Type 2 controllers with the additional bonus of providing downwardcompatibility to Econolite’s previous line of KMC-8000, ASC-8000, ASC/2-2100,ASC/2S-2100 and other NEMA TS1 controllers. Both models feature a stylish design,durable and rugged aluminum enclosure, easily serviceable power supply, state-of-the-art processor, environmentally sealed electrometric keyboard, large format/easyto view LCD display and optional data key, telemetry and Ethernet modules. Inaddition the ASC/3 is fabricated using a process-controlled manufacturing systemconforming to the latest ISO 9000:2000 quality standard requirements.

Eric Raamot, Vice President of Engineering remarked, “In addition to the distincthardware advantages designed into the ASC/3, I am very pleased to see the synthesisof NTCIP1202 mandatory and optional objects with Econolite’s industry-recognizedASC/2 feature-set. This expansive feature-set is enhanced with Econolite’s newestexclusive features that make the ASC/3 our most flexible and powerful controllerever.”

“The ASC/3 feature-set is one of the most advanced in the industry yet it remains aseasy to use as its predecessors. Its full support of the NTCIP Actuated SignalController Object Standard makes it an easy choice for use with any advanced trafficmanagement system” commented Gary Duncan, Chief Technology Officer.

Econolite is dedicated to using innovative ideas to provide solutions for thetransportation industry and the ASC/3 Series of controllers is moving the world onestep closer towards safer roads, reduced air pollution, and increased mobility. Formore information about the ASC/3 Series of controllers, visit www.econolite.com orcontact your local Econolite solution provider.

OptelecomAnnouncesthe Additionof SNMPSupport forNetworkManagementSystem

Optelecom, aleading manu-facturer of highquality fibert r a n s m i s s i o ns y s t e m s ,announces therelease of the9942A NetworkManager Cardand Software. Optelecom’s NetworkManagement System (NMS) allows usersof Optelecom video and datatransmission systems to monitor thestatus of the system via computer.Currently available in serial and Ethernetversions, the 9942A extends that supportto include SNMP management. Thepackage consists of the 9942A SNMPManager Card, an MIB definition file foraddition of Optelecom equipment to theusers’ SNMP manager software, andutilities to prepare the Optelecom systemfor SNMP compatibility. The 9942A cardsoperate in Optelecom Series 9000 chassisproviding the SNMP management foreach chassis. Markets include integratorsand installers of large security orintelligent transportation video trans-mission systems.

Optelecom manufactures communicationproducts that transport video, audio, anddata over fiber, T1/E1, Ethernet, andcopper. Products include single channelvideo, 12 to 128 channel single fiberSpectraStream 128 systems, highresolution RGB over fiber, and MPEGover IP systems. Optelecom is a CertifiedISO-9001 Company.

To receive more information, pleasecontact: www.optelecom.com

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