New Products

AWINS brings interoperability to central Florida
Emergency departments in central Florida should find their communications enhanced with the acquisition of a new Urban Area Command Post vehicle by the jurisdictions of Orlando and Orange County. The unit, built by MBF Industries of Sanford, features an AWINS radio interoperability system from ARINC Inc. It will link responders, in both emergency and day-to-day operations, with the surrounding counties of Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Osceola and Volusia by interconnecting 13 different emergency radio systems, phone systems and data networks. AWINS technology is compatible with all types of modern communications, including land mobile radio, VoIP telephone, cellular, live video and satellite links. It complements all existing systems and infrastructures, and lets users communicate without sacrificing their current equipment investments. AWINS earned a Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award for its ability to close the nation's interoperability gaps without replacing local radio systems.
For more: www.arinc.com.

Upgrades available for ACU-1000
Raytheon JPS Communications has introduced new plug-and-play upgrade modules for its ACU-1000 interoperability solution. These will provide key enhancements to meet the demands of first responders, including easier setup and configuration, expansion capabilities via network connectivity, and a more powerful operating system. The ACU-1000, recognized for providing on-scene interoperability, can seamlessly link radios, satellite communications, cellular, wi-fi and land-line phones directly and over IP networks, providing unsurpassed local, regional, state and wide-area interoperability. All upgrades are compatible with existing ACU-1000 units.
For more: www.jps.com.

Arm bands provide triple safety
Permalight personal safety arm bands, from American Permalight, utilize photoluminescence to protect users in darkness. These arm bands provide triple safety, with a photoluminescent yellow stripe that's visible in full darkness and fluorescent red stripes that are both highly visible in daylight and reflect light that shines on them. While the reflective material only works when directly struck by light (from an approaching vehicle, for example), the brightly glowing photoluminescent material is visible from far away, giving drivers more reaction time to avoid accidents. A Velcro closure allows for quick wrapping around the arm.
For more: www.americanpermalight.com.

Tough notebook design for real-world conditions
The newest member of Twinhead Corp.'s Durabook line, the Durabook N15RI is a rugged notebook computer that features world-class computing abilities and a rugged design tough enough to survive real-world conditions. The Durabook N15RI boasts a magnesium alloy case that is 20 times stronger than traditional plastic cases. In addition, it includes an antishock mounting design that offers added protection for critical components, such as the LCD, RAM, Intel-powered CPU and HDD, and a spill-resistant C-face keyboard, touchpad, speakers and LED for durable performance under harsh conditions. The N15RI includes a 15" LCD screen, an Intel Pentium M processor (730 or higher) with 533MHz FSB speed and 2MB L2 cache, or a Celeron-M 350 CPU, and a DVD+/-RW multi drive or DVD/CDRW combo drive.
For more: www.twinhead.com.

De-Con PAC XL Liner
The De-Con Pac XL (extra long) Liner, the latest option for the De-Con Pac decontamination system from Andax Environmental Corp., is designed to facilitate and expedite decontamination of nonambulatory patients on a stretcher or backboard. Its 10-foot length allows hazmat responders to easily access and slide immobilized victims over a roller system, through the decon station, while maintaining victim privacy. The XL Liner captures any contaminated fluids, which can be removed through its built-in drain, and features a reinforced base for high-volume traffic and a warm air induction port for pumping in hot air to aid in patient comfort. This liner can be instantly set up or disassembled by one or more people with little or no training. It is chemical-resistant, durable, and either reusable or disposable.
For more: www.andax.com.