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Network Audio

The NetSpire Fixed Infrastructure communications system is a TCP/IP based unified communication platform designed for public address, automated announcements and emergency audio systems for fixed infrastructure projects such as train stations, road tunnels, airports, mines and other industrial environments. The system is suitable for control by both central operators, and local operations staff.

The solution covers the following types of communications required for fixed infrastructure projects:

Public Address (PA)

  • Digital public address with network enabled operator call stations and amplifiers.

Digital Voice Announcement (DVA)

  • Playback of digitally recorded announcements is integrated into most NetSpire devices.

Automated Announcements

  • Announcements can be automated, for example to provide passenger information. Interfaces to signalling, and SCADA systems are supported.

Visual Communications

  • Control of LED and Flat Panel displays for visual message that are synchronised with audio content. Third-party Integration The NetSpire SDK provides third-party control and monitoring of the entire system, perfect for integration into SCADA systems and providing integrated HMI solution.

EN60849 Compliant

  • The NetSpire solution can form part of an EN60849 compliant system for emergency audio.

Netspire Solutions in Sydney's train fleet:

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Project Components

Fully IP networked Audio and Display system for 192 Double Deck Cars including:

  • Public Address, Crew Interface, Hearing Loops
  • Digital Voice Announcements, Crew Communication
  • Passenger Information Display Management
  • Passenger Emergency Intercoms
  • Integration with Train Management, Doors, EDR, Train Radio, Commercial Radio
  • Software Interface with Support for Java, C# and C++
  • Full EN50155 Compliance
  • Advertising and Content Management 
Project Results
  • First Fully IP Networked EN50155 Compliant Rolling Stock Communication System
  • First EN60118-4 Compliant Hearing Loop System in Rolling Stock > 90% coverage
  • First Rolling Stock Audio System with Audio Intelligibility exceeding STI of 0.67
  • First Class-D (Passively Cooled) Transconductance Amplifier
  • Most Reliable Train in the Sydney Fleet