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Unlock advanced security, indoor location, and industrial telemetry capabilities for your digital radio fleet.
Motorola Solutions digital two-way radios are designed for maximum reliability, but their true power lies in their ability to evolve. Option Boards are additional hardware modules that act as a "second brain" within the radio, unlocking advanced features for complex operational needs.
What is an Option Board and how does it work?
An Option Board is a programmable electronic card (such as the Generic Option Board or GOB ) installed in the internal housings of MOTOTRBO terminals (e.g. R7 Series, DP4000e Series). While the standard software manages calls, the Option Board runs dedicated applications developed by certified partners such as Sinora .
What is it for? The main potential uses
The integration of an options card transforms the radio terminal into an intelligent multifunctional device:
- Advanced Safety: Implementation of precise algorithms for Man Down and Lone Worker functions, analyzing inclination and lack of movement to generate critical automatic alarms.
- Indoor Localization: In environments without a GPS signal (tunnels, warehouses, underground car parks), the Option Board interfaces with Bluetooth® Beacons to track the location of personnel.
- Store & Forward (GPS): Storage of GPS coordinates in the absence of a network, with automatic transmission as soon as the signal is restored.
- Interoperability and Special Protocols: Fundamental for translating analog or specific protocols into DMR digital, enabling communication between heterogeneous fleets.
- Advanced Telemetry: Input/output management to monitor the status of industrial machinery or send remote commands directly from the radio keypad.
Why choose hardware integration?
Using an Option Board offers strategic advantages over purely software solutions:
- Bandwidth Optimization: Data is processed locally on the radio, transmitting only essential information over the network.
- Total Customization: Allows you to create "tailor-made" solutions (e.g. customized rescue protocols for Fire Brigades or Civil Protection).
- Scalability: Allows you to add new features over time without having to replace your entire radio fleet.
Sinora: Application Partner of Motorola Solutions
As an Application Partner , Sinora designs and develops proprietary software for Option Board, transforming operational needs into concrete technological solutions.
Comparison: Standard Radio vs Radio with Option Board
To better understand the added value, here's how hardware integration transforms terminal performance:
| Functionality | Standard Configuration | With Option Board (Hardware) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GPS only (outdoors). | Indoor & Outdoor: GPS + Bluetooth® Beacon for indoors. |
| Safety (Man Down) | Basic sensor (accelerometer). | Advanced Algorithms: Complex posture and motion analysis to reduce false alarms. |
| GPS Data Management | Real-time sending (uses bandwidth). | Store & Forward: Store data and send it only when needed or on request. |
| Interoperability | Limited to DMR standard. | Flexible Gateway: Translation between analog, digital and specific protocols (e.g. Rescue). |
| Automation | Factory default functions. | Smart Automation: Management of I/O logic and customized industrial telemetry. |