In-Building Public Safety Communication ERRCS
Solution Including FirstNet
QUATRA RED is designed to provide consistent coverage in the most challenging building structures and to guarantee full compliance with the most current fire codes.
As the public safety community evolves to include cellular LTE support, the QUATRA RED is the only solution that offers true carrier-grade channelized support for FirstNet. Both LMR and LTE aggregated at the head-end, digitally-distributed over Category cable, and retransmitted through a single serving antenna or DAS field.
The Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Class A or Class B 700MHz/800MHz channelized Emergency Responder Radio Communications System (ERRCS) Smart Signal Booster was designed with the needs of First Responders, Building Owners, Installers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) considered. The QUATRA RED is a complete solution, each component fully-compliant with the current International Fire Code (IFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Meet the team:
Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Monitor & Battery Backup Unit
The Monitor and Battery Backup Unit (MBBU) is the central point of the Cel-Fi QUATRA RED system. It provides constant direct current, alarming, monitoring and battery charging capabilities. Integrates a wireless LTE modem and a wired Ethernet port for remote access to all the components via the Cel-Fi WAVE Portal or the WAVE PRO app. Is NEMA 4 rated and UL2524 compliant. Two versions available to optimize power requirements and installation costs.
Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Remote Annunciator Panel
The Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Remote Annunciator Panel provides automatic supervisory signals for malfunctions of the ERRCS solution. Rated NEMA 4, it complies with Chapter 10 of NFPA 72 and section 9.6.13 of NFPA 1221. The PoE architecture allows for a quick installation and alarm configuration. The unit includes a FORM-C cable compatible with any fire alarm control panel (open or short circuits).
Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Emergency Power-off Switch
Cel-Fi’s QUATRA RED Emergency Power Off Switch (EPO) can instantaneously shut down the ERRCS solution from a single point to eliminate the risk of combustion caused by electricity or static. Designed to prevent inadvertent operation and can be installed in any location designated by the authority having jurisdiction.
Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Network Unit
The Network Unit (NU) processes FirstNet and LMR off-air signals digitally to provide reliable and interference-free coverage. PoE based architecture and Cel-Fi patented algorithms for automatic setting of uplink and downlink gain, reduces time and cost of installation significantly, making Cel-Fi QUATRA RED the most compelling public safety solution in the market.
Cel-Fi QUATRA RED Coverage Unit
The Coverage Unit (CU) amplifies FirstNet and LMR signals up to 24 dBm and 30 dBm output power. The ease of installation plus the SelfOrganizing Edge Intelligence makes Cel-Fi’s QUATRA RED the most compelling solution in the market.
Features:
Concurrent FirstNet Cellular and Public Safety Radio In-Building Coverage
3G / 4G / LTE / P25 / Analog
Cat 5 (Ethernet) RF lossless distribution
Support for all FirstNet LTE bands (2, 4, 14, 12)
• 100dB gain
• 21-23dBm UL power (depending on band)
• 24dBm DL power per CU
• Antenna pointing algorithm to optimize FirstNet donor signals
Support for 700 MHz and 800 MHz
• 100dB gain
• 26dBm UL power
30dBm DL power (1W per band)
• Class A device with up to 56 channels, 12.5kHz filter bandwidth
• Class B device with up to 28 channels, 100kHz, 150kHz configurable via WAVE portal
• System delay – approx. 35us@12.5kHz, 15us@100kHz, 13.6us@150kHz
• Automatic UL and DL gain setting for Public Safety Channels ensure no interference of critical
• First Responder communications
• Industry best Talk-In and Talk-Out performance due to real-time, slot-to-slot gain control
Total Power consumption (1x NU + 6x CUs) – 450W Max at 48V.
NEMA 4X Rated, UL 2524 compliant
Remote Management through WAVE Portal.
Cel-Fi WAVE Portal
The Cel-Fi WAVE Platform enables device management and maintenance of Cel-Fi QUATRA systems. The Cel-Fi WAVE Platform mobile app facilitates ease of use on site. Alerts and alarms can be used as configured out of the box or they can be customized however the owner or admin chooses.
The Cel-Fi WAVE Platform is a cloud-based remote management platform that allows users/operators to manage multiple Cel-Fi QUATRA systems. Features of the platform include:
- Cel-Fi device and asset management
- Data modeling and reporting
- Mobile and computer applications
- Globally trusted carrier-grade security
- Users can access the Cel-Fi WAVE Platform portal through the dashboard interface, or integrate it via APIs.
