Ascom (Switzerland) Ltd. - Ascom Tactical openAccess® Nodes, Tactical LAN Switch R, Tactical Power Supply Unit TPS R, Avalanche Victim Detector

Ascom is an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in Mission-Critical Communication. The company concentrates on core areas as Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer-specific on-site communications solutions), Network Testing (a global market leader in optimization solutions for mobile networks) and Security Communication (applications for security, communication and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army).

It takes the right technology, the right people and vision to maintain a leading position as an international provider of ‘mission critical communications’ solutions. This is Ascom - a Swiss communications company - that for more than 100 years has been known for unparalleled quality in communication solutions.

Today these solutions form the backbone of tactical communication infrastructures that deliver the highest standards of performance and reliability demanded by national and international military, peace-keeping and crisis management operations.

Our focus on communications and tactical communications’ experience is evermore recognized throughout the defense industry and makes us a valuable partner.

Ascom’s primary tactical communication offering composes a palette of multi-role All-IP access nodes that conform to relevant MILstandards. They meet requirements for NATO Radio Access Points and Interoperability Points towards external public, strategic and legacy networks.

Ancillary products of the same military quality complement the family of Ascom openAccess® Nodes. These products satisfy special but common communication or network support challenges.

Tactical Communication

Ascom Tactical openAccess® Nodes

Ascom Tactical openAccess® Nodes enable transparent voice and data communication between strategic, tactical networks while inter-operability and ahierarchical networking insures effective communication at every level – from inter-trooper through the squad and platoon upr to the division and corps ‘Command & Control’. Ascom Tactical openAccess® Nodes are dependable. They deliver the performance essential in the combat arena and fulfill the configuration demanded by battlefield units.

Today openAccess technology interconnects headquarters with combat vehicles over a multitude of communication channels including VHF and HF legacy radio. Ascom openAccess® based tactical communications equipment is designed for harsh environments and provides mobile voice and data services.

Tactical LAN Switch R

The Ascom Tactical LAN Switch R is a very compact and rugged military grade 20-Plus Port Fast Ethernet Switch. It offers an advanced feature set, such as port-based VLAN tagging, port grouping, PoE, STANAG 4619 and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. It enables e.g. any combination of ports to be connected together in subnets for use in small secure or non-secure networks. The Ascom Tactical LAN Switch R also supports redundant configurations with just milliseconds fast recovery time.<

Ascom Tactical LAN Switch R offers unique application possibilities such as in dismounted soldier systems and tight space constrained installations.

Secure Power

Tactical Power Supply Unit TPS R- Enables Mobile Communication

The Ascom Tactical Power Supply Unit TPS R enables the uninterruptable and emission free supply of communication equipment in vehicles, remote stations and containers.

Personal Security

Avalanche Victim Detector – The unique, innovative avalanche transceiver excels with its sophisticated technology and user friendliness. The graphical display, a permanent 360-degree direction arrow, and the transmission of vital data allow for an easy, fast and effective rescue of avalanche victims.

Ascom as an experienced communication solution provider for military customers has the right to provide the outstanding AVD PULSE Barryvox to the defense market worldwide