Carina Radio Controller
For organizations struggling to communicate between the factory floor and the office, the Carina Radio Controller (CRC) bridges communications between VoIP phone systems and commercial radios.
With the Carina Radio Controller:
- Desk phones can call radios
- Radios can call desk phones
- Live broadcast to all Carina speakers throughout the facility
- Activate pre-recorded audio and text from radios
Carina Price: $1,499
Carina Model Number: WL-RAD-CTR-CAR
Carina Radio Controller Connects VoIP Phone Systems with Radios
The Carina Radio Controller (CRC) bridges communications between VoIP phone systems and radios in the facility.
- Desk Phone to Radio: Dial an extension on your desk phone to reach a radio on the production floor.
- Radio to Desk Phone: Press a shortcut key on your radio to call a desk phone in your plant.
- Initiate a Pre-Recorded Announcement: Press a shortcut key on your radio to trigger a pre-recorded announcement.
- Radio Broadcast: Press a shortcut key on your radio to make a live announcement to the entire facility.
The Carina Radio Controller can be managed by the Carina Event Manager, or Event Manager Lite.
Key Features
- Configure via Carina Event Manager dashboard
- SIP Compliant
- Send and receive audio over mobile radios
- Standard 1U rack mounting
- PoE 802.3af enabled (Power-over-Ethernet)
The CRC enables seamless communication between commercial radios and VoIP desk phones within a manufacturing plant. It connects audio communications, allowing users on the plant floor to directly call desk phones, and vice versa, thereby streamlining communication and improving operational efficiency in real-time scenarios. The device ensures that messages can be relayed quickly between staff, regardless of their location within the facility, bridging the gap between traditional radio systems and modern VoIP technology.
Key Features
- Configure via Carina Event Manager dashboard
- SIP Compliant
- Send audio over mobile radios
- Standard 1U rack mounting
- PoE 802.3af enabled (Power-over-Ethernet)
- Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps
- Power Input: PoE 802.3af (or +9V to +16V DC input)
- Protocol: SIP RFC 3261 compatible
- Audio Codecs: 16-bit PCM (uncompressed), u-law (G.711u), a-law (G.711a), G.722, G.729
- Audio Sampling: 8 kHz, 16 kHz, or 32 kHz
- Current Draw: <2W
- Max Cable Length: 100m (per standard)
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +60°C
- Construction: Aluminum extrusion
- Regulatory Compliance: FCC Class B
- Weight: 0.94 lb
- Dimensions: 1.66″ H x 4.75″ W x 5.30″ D
- Warranty: 3 years limited
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