JPS TTS: SeQent Integration Requirements

SeQent's FirstPAGE Link for TTS (FPLNKTTS) delivers audible text-to-speech messages to radio channels and talk groups through a JPS Interoperability Solutions NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device and a Control Station radio.

1. Abbreviations & Definitions

2. Environment Requirements

The following must be in place for FPLNKTTS integration:

• A VM or PC to host FPLNKTTS.
• A network connection between the VM/PC host and the JPS NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device. A static IP address must be provisioned for each device.
• A serial connection between the JPS NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device and compatible Control Station radio(s), using the JPS Interface serial cable(s) supplied by JPS with the device.
• Firewall rules prepared (if required). See 7. Port Tables.
• To be provided by the radio dealer:
  • JPS NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device(s), including the JPS Interface serial cable(s) for the chosen Control Station radio model(s).
  • Programmed, compatible Control Station radio(s). NXU-2B is a 1:1 relationship of device to Control Station; RSP-Z2 is 1:2. See 4. Radio Programming.
  • Programming for receiving radios. See 4. Radio Programming.
  • Configuration for the NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device(s). See 5. JPS Configuration: NXU-2B and 6. JPS Configuration: RSP-Z2.

Talk Group coverage: There is a 1:1 relationship between a Control Station and the Talk Group that will receive audible notifications. Combine multiple NXU-2B and/or RSP-Z2 devices to ensure all necessary Talk Groups are covered.

3. SeQent Installation and Validation

1. Install SeQent FPLNKTTS software.
2. In FPLNKTTS, create a Channel:
   • Name: A name corresponding to the Talk Group this Channel relates to.
   • SNPP ID: A user-generated ID for this Channel, used as the Network ID for the corresponding Destination in FirstPAGE.
   • NXU Host: The static IP address of the NXU-2B or RSP-Z2 device used for this Talk Group output.
   • NXU TCP Port: Default 1221.
   • NXU UDP Port: Default 1221.
   • Voice: Select the desired SAPI Engine compatible voice from the dropdown list.
3. In FPLNKTTS, create an SNPP User and set a username and password.
4. In FPLNKTTS, select the Channel in the tree view, right-click, and send a test message to validate connectivity and configuration from FPLNKTTS > JPS device > Control Station.

4. Radio Programming

4.1 Control Station

Apply the following programming to each Control Station radio broadcasting audible TTS messages:

• Ensure the desired Talk Group is set.
• Ensure GPIO Pin 1 is set to External Mic. PTT (Input Active Low/High).

Note: Whether Input Active must be Low or High may differ depending on the radio model used as the Control Station.

4.2 Receiving Radios

Apply the following programming to each radio participating in the audible TTS solution:

• Ensure the Talk Groups that Control Stations will dispatch audible TTS messages over are set.

5. JPS Configuration: NXU-2B

See JPS’ Installation and Operation Manual: https://jps.sharefile.com/share/view/s68dcc6772ce7422aa920a5230f3ed6ef

1. With the NXU-2B connected to a VM or PC, use a web browser to navigate to the device’s default IP address, 192.168.1.200.
2. Set the following values and click Save Changes.

Note: Newer device firmware may introduce additional settings. Unless otherwise specified, leave additional settings at their default values.

Example screenshot of NXU-2B configuration (IP hidden):

Contact SeQent Support (Support@SeQent.com) if you require further assistance.

6. JPS Configuration: RSP-Z2

See JPS’ Getting Started directions: https://support.jps.com/hc/en-us/articles/6003171866515-Getting-Started-with-Your-New-JPS-Z-Series-Product

6.1 Network settings

1. With the RSP-Z2 connected to a VM or PC, use a web browser to navigate to the device’s default IP address, 192.168.1.200.
2. In Network Settings:
   • Set the System IP Address to the address provisioned by the customer.
   • Set the Subnet Mask as required.
   • Set the Gateway IP as required.

6.2 Network stacks and resources

The RSP-Z2 has two network stacks, Net 1 and Net 2. Each corresponds to a single channel input from FPLNKTTS and a single output to a Control Station. Each Net contains two resources: the top resource is the output connection to the Control Station, and the bottom resource is the input connection from FPLNKTTS.

Example screenshot of RSP-Z2 resources (IP hidden):

6.3 FPLNKTTS input resource configuration

All other settings can be left as default.

Example screenshot of RSP-Z2 input resource:

6.4 Control Station output resource configuration

All other settings can be left as default.

Example screenshot of RSP-Z2 output resource:

7. Port Tables

Inbound

Outbound

8. Architecture Diagrams

Block Diagram

Architecture Diagram (Option 1 – NXU-2B)

Architecture Diagram (Option 2 – RSP-Z2)