Scalable dPMR Digital

Radio Trunking with

Seamless Migration
from MPT1327

Fylde Micros NEW Multi-Lingo System,

the gold standard in radio trunking
The design team at our development centre in Blackpool, England have worked

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

tirelessly to complete what is the most sophisticated and complex design

ever to come from Fylde Micro. Fyldes goal with the Multi-Lingo controller is
provide network operators and radio users the very best in radio trunking whilst
minimising investment risk and maximising choice.
Multi-Lingo is designed from the ground-up as a multi-protocol platform,
more importantly, it allows different protocols to talk to one another.
Multi-Lingo can be enabled to use digital dPMR, digital DMR and analogue
MPT 1327 . Multi-Lingo systems provide the network operator with an easy and
flexible migration scheme from legacy MPT systems.
Fylde has partnered with leading manufacturers to ensure seamless integration
with new and existing repeater equipment. Fyldes Multi-Lingo is fully
digital throughout; both control and speech paths are conveyed between all
nodes via IP.

Cross Protocol Numbering

MPT1327 and dPMR have different numbering
schemes. To enable communication between
these protocols some form of translation must
be provided. Multi-Lingo has translation tables
to ensure that dPMR users can be included in
MPT both individual and group calls and vice
versa. The intention is to have no restriction on
protocol to protocol communication.

Next Generation SYSCON-Suite

To complement the new controller Fylde has
created a revolutionary network administration
interface that incorporates asset tracking, a
SIP based dispatcher, all available via a web
browser.

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Radio
Site

Radio
Site

Dispatcher
Vehicle Location

Calling Features
Full cross protocol calling support - MPT > < dPMR Radio to radio, radio to group
Full cross protocol mixed group support - MPT > < dPMR
Full cross protocol data message support - MPT > < dPMR
Individual Call (includes cross protocol support)

Emergency Call priority including

Pre-emptive emergency calls
have the highest priority and

All Call (radio to all users calls (includes cross protocol support)
Pre-emptive Emergency If the network is busy, this call service clears down existing calls
Late Entry Call Set-up (this function allows you to join a conversation)
Call Queue (fully automatic controller within the infrastructure)
Priority Call (gives priority over lower level calls) individual, group and gateway

Network
Administration

IP Network

displace non-emergency calls if

RF

necessary.
IP Switch

Group Call (includes cross protocol support)

Broadcast Call (Includes cross protocol support)

SIP
Phone
Server

Radio
Site

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

Fylde Multi-Lingo

For larger networks of over

Base Stations

5 sites it is recommended to
use a separate (RCS) Regional
Control Server. The separate

Radio
Site

Smaller Network

RCS further optimises IP radio

network traffic by arbitrating
subscriber registration data.

Radio
Site

Radio
Site

Network Admin
Dispatcher
Vehicle Location

Radio
Site

Data Features
Data Call (SDM) can be sent and received

IP Network

Radio
Site

Regional
Control Server /
SIP Phone Server

Status Call (preprogrammed messages can be sent and received)

Everything is digital over IP

RF

**Transparent Data Call (for remote telemetry or data applications)

There are no switches or separate control /

audio feeds. Once the repeater is interfaced

GPS Data Delivery (For GPS-Based Asset tracking)

IP Switch

Telephone Interconnect

to the Multi-Lingo channel card, everything is

Fylde Multi-Lingo

Gateway Call (SIP/PBX) Telephony

2 wire POTS Telephony

Network Security

digital and conveyed over IP links.

Base Stations

Radio
Site

Totally Scalable Systems

Larger Networks

Multi-Lingo can be used to build systems

ranging in size from 2 channels on a single

Remote Kill/Stun/Revive (disables a lost or stolen radio over the air)

Digital Voice Scrambler (radio manufacturer specific)

Legacy
Site

site to national systems of a 1000 sites. Each

Legacy
Site

Multi-Lingo tray supports either 4 x dPMR

ANI (Automatic number identified) radio shows alias of who is calling)

Multi-Lingo
Site

Multi-Lingo
Site

channels, 4 channels of MPT 1327 or 4 DMR

Time slots. Trays can provide a mix of protocols

Network administration / Troubleshooting done via secure web session

up to 32 channels per site.

Network Features
RS232 and
4 Wire Audio

Each 1u / 44mm height chassis supports 4 channels

Up to 32 channels per site
Up to 1000 sites networks across multiple regions

Legacy
Regional
Node

IP Switch

Network supports over 1 Million subscriber terminals

Fylde Multi-Lingo
Translator

Native IP connectivity
SIP digital telephone Interconnect

dPMR refers to Mode 3 Variant

Features marked with ** will become available over the coming months.

IP Network

Network
Bridge

Legacy Systems Gateway

Multi-Lingo trays can provide

a mix of protocols up to 32 channels per site

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Next Generation SYSCON-Suite Network Administration

SYSCON Administrator is a database portal
Syscon does NOT have to be online for the system to operate.
Any configuration changes are uploaded to the radio network.

G.U.I. User Features

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

Syscon Suite uses open source

modules to provide core
functionality MySQL- Database,
Apache Web Server and

User interface via secure web browser sessions

PHP Server Scripting. The

Multi level user access with language selection

user terminal is provided via a

Multi platform user interface includes smart-phone and tablet

No additional user software installations required

common web session requiring

no additional installations.
Syscons core installation is
server based. This hardware

Subscriber Control
In depth control of subscriber and groups
Call timers and Queuing
Contains the master validation database for all radios / sites
Protocol selection - dPMR, MPT and DMR
Automatic Cross Protocol numbering schemes

can be located anywhere in the

network connected using IP. The
radio network does not require
Syscon to be on line to operate.
The interface is essentially a
database portal.

Databases held in industry standard MySQL format

Subscriber & System Status

Call Logging, accurately records radio and talk-group use
System alarms monitoring repeater and controller status
Integrated call analysis and reporting

Application Plug-in
Web session dispatcher includes SIP integration
Asset tracking offering a variety of map formats
Seamless integration of Man Down and Lone Worker

Remote Software Upgrades & Installations

Future proof FPGA and Kernel upgradable via SYSCONs web session
Remote SYSCON Installation and updates
Upgrade licensing for additional Apps. such as dispatchers and asset tracking

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dPMR Mode 3 provides scalable,

true trunking features with migration
possibilities from analogue systems.
Fyldes Multi-Lingo controller coupled with the Icom FR5100
/ 6100 repeater is all you need to build systems from a single
channel up to a 1000 site network. Multi-Lingo is designed
from

the

ground-up

as

multi-protocol

platform,

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

Fylde Micro and Icom Inc.

are the first in the world
to release dPMR Mode 3
equipment

more

importantly, it allows different protocols to talk to one another.

Multi-Lingo can be enabled to use digital dPMR, digital DMR or
analogue MPT 1327.
Multi-Lingo systems provide the network operator with an easy
and flexible migration scheme from legacy MPT systems.
All ICOM products fully meet ETSI
dPMR European Telecommunication
Standards Institute (ETSI) standards.

Model: IC-F3262DT / 4262DT

VHF / UHF DIGITAL & ANALOGUE

dPMR Mode 3
4 Channel System Example

Syscon-Suite Network Administrator

SIP Telephone Connect

Icom FR5100/6100 Repeater

25 / 50 Watt | 100% Duty

Fylde Micro Multi-Lingo Controller

Configured for dPMR or MPT Operation

Model: IC-F5062D /
F6062D VHF / UHF DIGITAL
& ANALOGUE

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1 analogue

dPMR utilises 6.25kHz narrowband FDMA technology.

Analogue

Analogue / Digital

trunking similar to MPT-1327 in operation. Fylde Multi-Lingos unique design

allows different protocols to talk to one another seamlessly. ETSI compliant.

What Radio Trunking

Technology For Your
Organisation?

voice path

voice chanels

dPMR Mode 3 provides for a fully managed, scalable

voice chanels

in 12.5kHz

channel profile

6.25 KHz Frequency 1

Analogue

Analogue / Digital

RX1

Repeater 1

4 digital voice

TX1

paths with TDMA in

2 digital voice

6.25 KHz

Digital

Digital

radio protocol available. Renowned for its fast call setup and

channel profile

One Call Per

Repeater

Digital

RX2

Repeater 2

Repeater 2

delay free speech. The core strength of MPT1327 is that it is a stable and a

Repeater 1

25kHz

Combining
Equipment

channel profile

Two-channel A

paths
Frequency
2 with TDMA in

channel profile

MPT 1327 is still the most well established analogue trunked

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

4 digital voice

paths with TDMA in

12.5kHz

25kHz

Digital

25KHz

Analogue or Digital FDMA System

TwoTwo-channel
Channel Digital
FDMA System

25KHz

TX2

static standard resulting in a wide range of fully interoperable products from

serveral manufacturers.

Two-channel Analogue or Digital FDMA System

dPMR

is an ETSI Standards
Why is this important?
6.25 KHz Frequency 1

Excellent
DIGITAL
AUDIO QUALITY
Poor

Repeater 1
TX1

Audio Quality

Area of Improved
Performance

voice chanels

Analogue

being definitions and specifications for products

set of

paths in 25 kHz.

Repeater 2

quality. Standards can be

Digital

RX2

One Call Per

Repeater

Digital

Repeater 2

them? Rather than asking why we need standards,

Minimum Acceptable Audio QualityTX2

Info on approved??

Combining
Equipment

found throughout our daily lives but why do we need

Coverage
RX2

4 x 6.25 kHz FDMA

12.5 KHz Frequency 2

TX1

and processes requiring repeated use. They are a

One Call Per
rulesRepeater
for ensuring

Analogue

Analogue / Digital

RX1

Repeater 1

6.25 KHz Frequency 2

Combining
Equipment

25 kHz

12.5 KHz Frequency 1

ETSI standards could be described in general as

RX1

ANALOGUE

Two-channel
Analogue FDMA
Two
Channel Analogue
FDMASystem
System

TX2

operator with an easy and flexible migration

standards.

SIGNAL STRENGTH

scheme from legacy MPT systems to digital

Products might not work as expected. They may

Weak

25 kHz

voice chanels
be of inferior
quality and incompatible with other

12.5 kHz

25 kHz

analogue

voice chanels

Analogue

Analogue / Digital

them, and in extreme cases; non-standardised

4 x 6.25 kHz FDMA
products may
even be
paths in 25 kHz.
Info on approved??

dangerous.

Digital

DMR and dPMR networks.

voice chanels

equipment, in fact they may not even connect with

Analogue

Digital

Multi-Lingo systems provide the network

We should ask what the world would be like without

Strong

Carefully planned Digital

migration capability

Analogue / Digital

2 x 6.25 kHz FDMA

4 x 6.25 kHz FDMA

paths in 12.5 kHz.

paths in 25 kHz.

Info on approved??

Info on approved??

ICOM - IC-FR5100
/ IC-FR6100
Digital

Digital

Digital

Multi-Lingo provides a Unique

cross protocol numbering
Aliases
Number

aliases

are

necessary

because

VHF / UHF Digital & Analogue Repeater

all three protocols use different numbering

dPMR Mode 3 and analoge FM mode for MPT1327 operation.

standards. A dPMR radio simply enters the

alias number and the system will translate it to
the correct MPT number. This unique feature is
all done within the Multi-Lingo site controller.

12.5 Khz Frequency

Multi-Lingo trays can provide a mix of protocols up to 32 channels per site

1 analogue

25KHz

voice path

els

voice chanels

in 12.5kHz
channel profile
Analogue

voice

h TDMA in

rofile
Digital

Analogue / Digital

2 digital voice

4 digital voice

paths with TDMA in

paths with TDMA in

12.5kHz

25kHz

channel profile

channel profile

Digital

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Fyldes Multi-Lingo
Controller and the
ICOM Repeater
have intelligent
interconnect offering
scalable dPMR
trunking systems

dPMR 4 Channel System (example)

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

6.25 KHz Frequency 1

IP
IP

IP Switch

6.25 KHz Frequency 2

Admin Server
Repeater 1

6.25 KHz Frequency 3

TX
RX

Multi-Lingo

Combiner

Repeater 2

Icom - IC-FR5100 / IC-FR6100

6.25 KHz Frequency 4

Repeater 3

VHF / UHF Digital and Analogue Repeater

One Call Per
Repeater

Frequencies Bands: 136174MHz, 400470MHz

dPMR Mode 3 and Analogue FM mode for MPT 1327

Repeater 4

25W output power at 100% duty operation

Fylde Multi-Lingo system controller

scalable from 2 channels up to 32

IC-F3162DT / IC-F4162DT

channels per site.

VHF / UHF Digital and Analogue Transceiver

Expandable up to 1000 sites.

dPMR Mode 3 and analog FM mixed mode operation

Frequency bands : 136174MHz, 400470MHz
5W RF output power (VHF and UHF)
Operating time: 14 hours - Large capacity Lithium-Ion battery pack
Dust-protection and water jet resistance equivalent to IP55

IC-F5062D / IC-F6062D
VHF / UHF Digital & Analogue Transceiver
dPMR Mode 3 and analogue FM mixed mode operation
Frequency bands : 136174MHz, 400470MHz
25W RF output power
IP54 dust-protection and splash resistance (Front panel only)

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Fylde Micros
Legendary
MPT1327
Systems

For the foreseeable future Fylde will continue to

manufacture and support its 3rd generation range of
dedicated MPT 1327 analogue systems.
This 3rd generation rugged, modular equipment is world renowned for its trouble
free performance. Fylde prides itself on long term support of all its products so
users can be confident of at least ten years support. And of course, 1st / 2nd
and 3rd generation Fylde trunking can interface to Multi-Lingo via the legacy
gateway further increasing the useful lifetime of the system.
MPT 1327 is an industry standard for trunked radio communications networks.
It was developed in 1988 by the British Department of Trade and Industry (DTI),
Although a British standard it is widely used in Europe, South Africa, New
Zealand, Australia and even China. Many countries have their own version of
numbering / user interface, the most notable being MPT1343 (UK), Germany

For the foreseeable

future Fylde Micro
will continue to
manufacture and
support its 3rd
generation range of
dedicated MPT1327
Analogue systems

Chekker (Regionet 43), France 3RP (CNET2424), Australia Multiax,

China -Gong An.

ICOM - IC-FR5100 / IC-FR6100

VHF / UHF Digital & Analogue Repeater
dPMR Mode 3 and analoge FM mode for MPT1327 operation.

3rd Generation MPT Trunking Controller

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Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

We guarantee to provide upgrade

paths for all our customers,
allowing the interconnection
of existing and future Fylde
networks.
Connecting Legacy infrastructure to digital
Multi-Lingo Systems
Legacy system data is collected via an available site port on
the existing Fylde (RCP) Regional Control Processor. The Audio
streams are collected via the existing Fylde PCM Switch. These

Specially tasked
Multi-Lingo controller
acts as a translator

connections are then presented to the specially tasked MultiLingo controller card using a Fylde cross patch interface.

The specially tasked Multi-Lingo card acting as a translator,

converts analogue voice signals and network data from within
the legacy MPT system, converting everything to digital data.
This interchange allows calls and messaging to seamlessly flow
between digital systems and existing analogue systems. It is

Cross Patch Interface

worth noting that once the translator is no longer required the

Multi-Lingo card can be put into service as a regular controller.
This setup is all you need to seamlessly bring together new
DMR or dPMR IP based sites with your existing legacy MPT
network.

This gateway can be

used to facilitate gradual
migration where big-bang
swap-outs are not viable.

Existing Regional Control

Processor (RCP) and
PCM Audio Switch

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Complete Radio Systems

Fylde Micro is a leading provider of complete two-way
radio communications systems. When you partner with
Fylde, your business benefits from our ability to expertly
and economically produce complete solutions, ranging
from single channel systems to fully integrated multi-site
networks. We provide a full spectrum of high value-added,
integrated manufacturing services.
Impartial system component advice.

Fylde Micro has

rigorously tested a
wide range of products
ensuring they meet
or exceed the highest
installation and
functionality standards

Fylde Micros
Turnkey Radio
System

Provide competitive pricing on approved third party products.

Supply chain management ensuring on time deployment.
Custom integration. IP networks, SIP, Microwave and RF.
As a custom communication systems builder, we strive to
offer our customers the best possible advice and an array
of compatible component choices available to be integrated
with our Multi-Lingo and Legacy MPT hardware. Our focus
is on meeting and exceeding our customer expectations by
developing robust, repeatable, cost-effective, and schedule
conscious systems.

Base Station | Repeater Hardware

Radio | Mobile | Portable
Antenna Combining
Site Linking | IP | Wireless Backhaul
System Cabinets | Power Management
Communications Logging Recorders
Server Hardware

Fyldes 30 years of global support provides

the experience to get your system deployed
quickly. Whatever your needs, Fylde can
help.

PROCOM

TM

TM

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH NETWORKS

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30 years of radio trunking

excellence

Fylde Micros
NEW Multi-Lingo
System

November 1985 - Norman Burrows,

(left) demonstrates the first Fylde
MPT systems to Simon Towneley MP
(middle) On the (right) is Bob Hallett

Fylde Micro delivered the first ever true MPT multi-site system back in 1986.

former Fylde director. Sadly no longer

Since then Fylde have been pioneers in the field of radio trunking gaining a

with us.

worldwide reputation for rugged and reliable trunked radio solutions.

Fylde is now entering into its third decade and with that comes new digital
narrowband communication challenges. Fylde have being closely involved
in the writing of the ETSI digital standards for DMR and dPMR. Whilst
these standards have been maturing Fylde have developed the Multi-Lingo
controller, the most sophisticated and complex controller design in the storied
history of Fylde Micro. This brand new product is capable of communication
across three protocols DMR, dPMR and MPT1327 simultaneously, digital
and analogue.

1986 - 1988 Fylde provide the worlds

first true MPT system for Air Call / BT.
This system was installed at the top of

1994 - Fylde began the supply of MPT

the Telecom Tower - London.

controller circuits to Kenwood Japan.

2005 - Installation of Entropias

Fylde designed and manufactured

Fylde Micro outstripped all competitors

European MPT1327 network

thousands of miniature controller

in the supply of MPT1327 systems and

begins. Fylde supplied 145 sites

boards for the very successful TK series

handset controller circuits.

comprising 850 channels. The

mobile radio. Following on from this

largest commercial MPT network

success Fylde designed further projects

for Kenwoods MPT1327 range.

in the world spanning across four

2011 - Fylde Micro and Icom Inc. are

countries.

the first in the world to release dPMR

Mode 3 equipment.

1989 - Tait Electronics of New

Zealand purchased a product
1995 - Fylde opens the doors to its

Above - Mr Inoue Chairman of Icom

to manufacture and further develop

new headquarters and purpose built

Inc. with Brian Seedle Chairman of

Fyldes unique distributed processor

manufacturing facility in Blackpool UK.

license from Fylde allowing them

Fylde.

based infrastructure. Today there is no

1983 - Fylde Microsystems incorporated

as a limited company specialising
in SELCALL and other PMR/SMR
technologies.

resemblance between Fylde and Taits

1994 - Fylde and Motorola entered in to a

equipment. Fylde carried on developing

5 year OEM supply agreement. Motorola

its distributed processing scheme

purchased Fylde MPT controller and

whereas Tait followed the path of

infrastructure re-branding it Motorola. The

centralised processing.
Fylde released a total of 5 design
licensies for re-manufacture and

main market was UAE and Asia.

2013 - Fylde Micro

celebrates 30 years
of trunking excellence.

development of its MPT infrastructure.

1983

2013
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