User's Manual

Confidential
P/N HRD0023
Rev. B
Page 4 of 11
1. DRC- Dedicated Radio Console
Figure 1: ARCS DRC
The DRC, 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 DRC 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 DRC’s
operation and at a later stage.
On the display, the ARCS provides visual identification and real-time location of each firefighter.
1.1. DRC Activation
To activate the ARCS, the DRC must be turned on. To turn on the DRC:
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 DRC is ready for use.
1.2. DRC Controls and Indicators
This section provides an overview of all the controls and indicators on the ARCS DRC and explanations for
their use.
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