Paratus Mobile System

An intelligent system for all emergency vehicles

P.M.S. provides all systems in one single unit: such as navigations system, information system, control panel, GPS, and so on. Even systems for sirens control can be installed in this unit! One system simplifies the installation in the vehicle, as well as the transfer of data between units, which leads to lower costs. This system, which is e-approved according to EU-directives, is mainly developed for emergency vehicles.

The system is designed to be user friendly on the way to-, or on the actual scene of the incident. The computer unit which is delivered with the system, is e-approved and meets the requirements of any vehicle installed computer in order not to disrupt other equipment, or be affected by any radio apparatus.

The computer has been especially developed to withstand the typical environment of the inside of an emergency vehicle: changes in temperature, shaking or power failure, etc.

Navigation

When the emergency command & control centre sends a callout order to the vehicle, the details of the callout are shown on the screen while the system automatically begins to plot the best route. The navigation system also provides the driver with vocal guiding.

Case management and status

The details of the case are presented to the driver, starting with the most important pieces of information. Should the driver choose to acknowledge the case, status is then transmitted back to the sender and the plotting of best route starts immediately. P.M.S. makes it possible to run several cases simultaneously, towards one or several alarm centres.

Obviously, the system can be configured to use precisely the relevant status required by the vehicle in question. 

GIS-maps

The system gives the user the option to switch between different types of maps, be they topographical, geological, land legistry or orthophotographic. The system supports MapInfo.

Document Management

The managing of documents is made easy with a structure that can easily be transferred to and from the dispatch centre and one or more vehicles. Paratus Sync also enables automatic flows of information between vehicles and dispatch centre, so that all vehicles are equipped with the same up-to-date information of documents and system updates. 

Protection for other Windows functions
Users need never worry about causing system problems by pressing the wrong button. The Paratus Mobile System provides support for the particular role the user has. We have ring-fenced all the Windows functions not normally required – only users issued with the password will have access to these.

User-friendly interface

All information is visible on the touch screen, by a very user friendly interface. No keyboard is needed, but may of course be easily connected if the need arises. As you press the Status and Destination buttons on the screen, information is sent to the alarm centre and to other systems.

Positioning

The system automatically transmit positioning data, allowing for transmission to simultaneous receivers. If the need arises to show position to several users, the system can be connected to the communication server Paratus Gateway which transmits vehicle position data to several vehicles. 

Communication

All communication goes through GSM/SPRS. GPRS is used to connect to the Internet or to a private server, and for picture transference. The system is prepared for TETRA and 3G.

Other software can be integrated into the system, which has Win2000/XP as standard.

Designed for use in emergency vehicles

The system is designed to be user friendly on the way to-, or on the actual scene of the incident. The computer unit which is delivered with the system, is e-approved and meets the requirements of any vehicle installed computer in order neither to disrupt other equipment, nor be affected by any radio apparatus.

The computer has been especially developed to withstand the typical environment of the inside of an emergency vehicle: changes in temperature, shaking or power failure, etc.

We always sell Paratus Mobile System together with a computer that we have tested and approved. We use Microbus computers for vehicle use as these are equipped with a separate computer unit with various touch screens of different sizes.

In the event of a pre-installed computer in a vehicle that is to be equipped with Paratus, computers of other brands will also be used. However, this constitutes a potential risk for our customers, as in such cases we will only assume responsibility for the software, whereas any problems associated with the hardware must be dealt with by an outside party.

The computer

Microbus M-PC2 is a well-tried computer, not only used by Swedish emergency services, but also by the British Police Force with several thousand installations of this particular computer. More information can be found at the Microbus website.

Multiple screens

Connecting multiple screens to the systems is easy. In smaller vehicles, one single touch screen, positioned within easy reach of the driver, is common practice. However, in a larger vehicle, such as a fire engine or an ambulance, two such screens have proven to be more practical.

The driver of a fire engine usually operates one small screen for navigation purposes and the picture from the reverse camera, whereas the incident commander uses a larger screen for displaying GIS-maps and function buttons.

In an ambulance, two touch screens are used. The one in the driver's cab is used for navigating and case management, whereas the screen in the medical compartment is used for entry making and accessing of reference sources.  

The Paratus Mobile System makes it possible for you to use your own maps.

The system supports mapInfo and the formats of screen and vector.

The file format must be TAB (MapInfo).

Any maps that are used in Paratus Map can also be used in Paratus Mobile System.