User's Guide

Confidential
P/N HRT2000EUD0011
Rev. A
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Introduction to the ARCS Console
Figure 1: ARCS Console
The ARCS Console, which fully supports FDNY Tactical Channels 11 and 12, enables the control and
operation of the ARC system. Command personnel have full and on-going voice contact with all personnel
in the building using their Standard Portable Radios and can communicate with each individual or all
together.
The ARCS Console provides digital recording over a removable USB Flash Drive. The recorder records all
audio communications on the USB thumb drive. The recorded audio can be played back during the
console’s operation and at a later stage.
On the console display, the ARCS provides visual identification and real-time location of each firefighter.
1. Activation
To activate the ARCS, the Console must be turned on. To turn on the Console:
1. Insert the FDNY 2642 key into the key slot and turn to the ON position. The red STANDBY lamp is
extinguished and the green ON lamp lights.
2. Once the main screen is displayed, the ARCS Console is ready for use.