Open Access has provided innovative communications solutions since 1986 and in the process has developed a reliable, modular platform that provides a range of leading edge features on the back of proven components. The NetSpire™ Integrated Communications System is a distributed voice communications platform supports wireless public address and telephony capabilities. The NetSpire™ platform’s support for converging technologies to enhance voice and data applications allows flexible solution design – such as a wireless handsets subsystem which allows users to perform a variety of operations including telephony, duress alarms, public address, and initiation of automated announcements – all at the touch of a button.
Wireless Audio
Netspire Solutions in Sydney's train fleet:
Waratah/Waratah Series 2 announced most reliable trains
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