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ASTi ACE Studio Components Reference Guide Rev. M DOC-01-TELAS-CRG-4
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15.5. ICU
Summary: The ICU component is used with the IntercomTransceiver to create a
network intercom.
Description: The Network Intercom provides a simple method of running
networked communications and is the easiest way to connect two operators to talk
over a network. The ICU component is a control unit for the Transceiver
components and removes most of the radio functionality such as bandwidth or
propagation. Two intercoms must be in Intercom Mode (per the Net and Fill) and
have a matching Channel, in the same way two radios must have a matching
frequency.
The ICU helps to extend intercom capability beyond local operators and goes
across a LAN or WAN allowing multiple Telestras to communicate with each other
when full fidelity radios are not required or desired. The ICU also uses fewer
credits than a network radio.
Note: The ICU component can be used with the Transceiver but that is not a
recommended configuration.
Control Inputs
Fill
Type Default Value
fill
Description: Insert the fill created in the Comm Plan by double-
clicking in the ‘Value’ column.
Net
Type Default Value
uint32 1
Description: Set in the Comm Plan. Set all nets to Intercom mode or
use the default Clearcom net.
Transceiv-
erID
Type Default Value
id unassigned
Description: TransceiverID tells the ICU what IntercomTransceiver
component it should control.
Internal Parameters
Channel
Type Default Value
uint64 0
Description: Defines the ICU channel number. In order to receive
over the network, both channel numbers must be equal. Valid values
are 0-99,999.