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Cubic Defense Support

If you have support questions, please call +1 858-505-2445. For additional information or technical configuration assistance, please contact your DTECH LABS Sales Representative by completing the form below or email us at DTECH.sales@cubic.com

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Training

DTECH Labs offers a complete suite of technical assistance programs for DTECH products, including hands-on training at our facility or at your location. For additional information on these services, please contact your DTECH LABS Sales Representative or email DTECH.sales@cubic.com

Warranties & Service Plans

Telephone +1 858-505-2445 or email us at DTECH.support@cubic.com. Extended Warranty Programs – Designed to extend the standard 12-month warranty through year five (5).

Returns

Prior to returning any DTECH Labs and Vocality products to Cubic for repair or evaluation, you must first contact the Technical Support Team to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.

Tel +1 858-505-2445

Email DTECH.sales@cubic.com

Return Materials Authorization

This RMA number must be in plain sight on the packaging.

Return the product to:

Cubic Defense
Technical Support Teams
21580 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 230
Ashburn, VA 20147 USA

 

Warranty Provision

DTECH Labs warrants and implies that the Product delivered hereunder to the End-User is merchantable and fit for use for the particular commercial/industrial purposes as described in the Product Specifications and/or User’s Manual. This warranty applies only to hardware and software Products developed by DTECH.

Limitation of Liability

DTECH will not be liable to the customer for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items. An item is considered accepted upon shipment from the DTECH facility or when hand delivered by an approved DTECH Representative.

The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to defects in the physical hardware, software media, operation of the software, and any particular application or use of the software.

THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF DTECH AND ANY END-USER’S SOLE REMEDY IS FOR DTECH TO CORRECT ANY SIGNIFICANT DEVIATION FROM THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS IN A MANNER DETERMINED BY DTECH. IN NO CASE SHALL DTECH LIABILITY EXCEED THE END-USER’S PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PRODUCT. The End-User has accepted this disclaimer of liability for damages as part of a bargain to lower the price of the Product and understands that the price of the Product would be higher if DTECH were required to bear additional liability for damages.

This written warranty is the complete, final and exclusive agreement between DTECH and the End-User or purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of all the goods and any and all warranties and representations.

This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For purchasers outside of the United States, this limited warranty is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA and shall benefit DTECH, its successors and assignees.

DTECH assumes no liability for any criminal/civil penalties resulting from illegal or improper use of its products.

Hardware Product Warranty

DTECH warrants that all hardware Products developed and/or manufactured by DTECH will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year following date of shipment from DTECH. Selected DTECH hardware products are warrantied for five (5) years. Products that include a five (5) year warranty are identified as such in their respective Product Descriptions. This warranty is subject to the proper use and maintenance of the product. This warranty is voided by, and/or does not apply to, the following:

  1. Product that has been tampered with (tamper seals broken), mishandled, altered, damaged or rendered inoperable due to willful or negligent acts or omissions, accident, Force Majeure, or operated in an environment outside the recommended tolerances as specified in the Product User Manual.
  2. Product that has been disassembled in any way, reconfigured or modified without the prior written consent of DTECH.
  3. Product that has been serviced by any person or group other than an authorized DTECH representative.
  4. Product that has been damaged during transit.
  5. Product that has become inoperable or fails to operate properly as a result of a power surge or any other power fluctuation related to the external power source used to power the product.
  6. Use of any replacement parts and/or components not provided by DTECH, including, without limitation, disk drives, electrical cords, network cords, telephony cords, antenna cords or any hardware components attached to the product.
  7. Any use of the product in a manner that is inconsistent with the product’s intended operational capabilities.
  8. Any commercial component that is covered under the original manufacturer’s warranty.
  9. Degradation, damage or marring of any product finish.
  10. Any damage, loss, liability or expense resulting from unavailability, delay, interruption, disruption or degradation of network or communications services.
Software Product Warranty

DTECH warrants that its software media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions for a period of ninety (90) days following the delivery of the software media. DTECH also warrants that the software media will substantially conform to the functional specifications set forth in the documentation for the software. DTECH offers no warranty on any 3rd Party software shipped, bundled with or utilized in the product, which may be covered under a 3rd Party standard software warranty. Selected DTECH products include 3rd Party software support services. Products that include one (1) year of 3rd Party software services are identified as such in their respective Product Descriptions.

Warranty Period

All DTECH Warranty periods commence upon shipment from the DTECH facility.

  1. The warranty period for DTECH Hardware Products is five (5) years unless identified as longer in the Product Description.
  2. The warranty period for DTECH Software Products is ninety (90) days unless identified as longer in the Product Description.
Warranty Service

DTECH will provide shipping labels and prepaid shipping to return the product to the Ashburn, Virginia facility. DTECH will pay normal and reasonable costs for the return of the product to the customer. Return shipment will utilize the “Best Way” method, and is solely at DTECH’s discretion. Costs for expedited return shipping, if requested, shall be the responsibility of the customer. Normal turnaround time for warranty repairs is fifteen (15) working days, commencing the day after the equipment is received at the DTECH facility.

Technical Support is available to determine the potential problem and whether the Product must be returned to DTECH for repair. This support will be available from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If the Product requires repair that cannot be provided via telephone or email correspondence, DTECH will issue a RMA number as authorization to return the Product for repair. This number must be prominently displayed on the outside of the case or box in which the Product is returned.

Should a product fail within the warranty period, DTECH will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective product at no cost to the customer. Defective products must be returned to DTECH, with shipping labels and prepaid shipping provided by DTECH. Replacement products may be refurbished units or may contain refurbished materials. All repaired or replaced products will be warrantied for the remainder of the warranty period associated with the original product or for a period of ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

 Advanced Replacement during the Warranty Period

Customers who want rapid replacement of defective units during or after the Warranty Period may elect to purchase advanced replacement for parts at a predefined charge for each part of a comprehensive Service Support Agreement. The Customer may choose to either hold an adequate supply of spares for immediate replacement of faulty equipment or may choose instead to obtain an agreement with DTECH for the “Advanced Replacement” of critical parts. The Advanced Replacement Program (Service Support Agreement) must be negotiated at time of purchase or within thirty (30) days after the date or shipment from DTECH facilities.

End of Sale & End of Life Statements

When a product becomes End of Sale (EoS) or End of Life (EoL), a statement detailing the last sale date, final ship date, and information regarding warranty support is published.

Click on the product link below for further information on the products that have been announced as End of Sale or End of Life.

GATR Support

If you have support questions, please call +1-858-505-2445.

For online resources,  please complete the contact form below or email SUPPORT at GATR.support@cubic.com – make sure to indicate what customer or specific group you are with.

See RMA Form

Rapid SetUp Videos

Returns

Prior to returning any GATR products to Cubic for repair or evaluation, you must first contact the Technical Support Team to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.

Tel +1 858-505-2445

Email GATR.support@cubic.com

Return Materials Authorization

This RMA number must be in plain sight on the packaging.

Return the product to:

Cubic Defense
Technical Support Teams
330 Bob Heath Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
United States of America

GATR Return Material Authorization Form

 

Vocality Support

If you would like to log a support request, download manuals and access the full suite of documents, please visit our Support Portal

You can also contact support in the following ways:

Email - DTECH.support@cubic.com

 

Telephone UK: + 44 1642 636888
Telephone USA: +1 858-505-2445

 

Expert Integration Service

Expert Integration is a professional service we offer to assist you with your initial Vocality RolP installation and turn-up. Our senior support engineers have extensive experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and LTE Push-to-Talk (PTT) services, networking and communications equipment, and protocols used in voice interoperability solutions. They will work with you to schedule a worry-free installation and support you remotely with talk-group creation, audio port tuning, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and secure tunnels. Use this form to schedule your installation appointment. (If you have not purchased Expert Integration, a salesperson will contact you upon completion of this form and prior to your requested installation date).

 

Click the button below to request Expert Integration

 

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Warranty Claims

All Vocality products come with a 5-year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty includes telephone support, software updates and hardware support.

Contact Vocality Technical Support and one of our technicians will confirm the warranty status of the unit and help you with your problem. If a repair is required an RMA number will be issued and address information provided to return the unit.

Upon receipt of the product, we will contact a full test and provide you with e a repair report outlining the fault that was found and the steps that were taken to repair the unit.

Please note -  Warranty does not cover products being struck by lightning, power surges or physical damage.

Click button below to register your device warranty

Returns

Prior to returning any DTECH Labs & Vocality products to Cubic for repair or evaluation, you must first contact the Technical Support Team to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.

Tel +1 858-505-2445

Email DTECH.support@cubic.com

Return Materials Authorization

This RMA number must be in plain sight on the packaging.

Return the product to:

Cubic Defense
Technical Support Teams
21580 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 230
Ashburn, VA 20147 USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Hardware
What does my Vocality RoIP come with?

A Vocality RoIP can be purchased as part of a bundle that includes everything you need or you can purchase the Vocality RoIP and accessory items Separately. Please see the Vocality RoIP Ordering Guide or contact the Cubic sales team for more information.

What are the dimensions of a Vocality RoIP?

The Vocality RoIP is 1 inch high by 4 inches across by 4 inches deep. 1"H x 4"W x 4"D

What is a Vocality RoIP Connect?

A Vocality RoIP Connect is a 4 port expansion module that can be connected to a Vocality RoIP using a USB cable. No additional power or cables are required. All additional ports will be displayed in the Vocality RoIP management interface. All additional ports are automatically displayed in the Vocality RoIP management interface when the Connect is attached to the Vocality RoIP.

Does the Vocality RoIP fit in a standard rack?

An optional rackmount bracket can be purchased to mount one Vocality RoIP and 2 additional Connect modules. This fits a standard 19 inch rack and is one rack unit high.

Interoperability & Standards
Is the Vocality RoIP FirstNet Ready?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP has been certified by AT&T for use on the FirstNet network.

Is the Vocality RoIP FCC, CE, IC and FIPS-140 compliant?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP Vocality has been independently tested and verified. A full list of model numbers and the specifications they meet can be found here.

What is SIP?

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, modifying and terminating real-time sessions that involve video, voice, messaging and other communications applications and services between two or more endpoints on IP networks.

Is the Vocality RoIP compatible with SIP?

Yes. If you have further questions about SIP compatibility please contact the Cubic support team.

Are you compatible with Motorola platforms?

The Vocality RoIP interoperates with Motorola Solutions Kodiak, WAVE, WAVE on Cloud, and Critical Connect platforms.

Can I connect my IP PBX to the Vocality RoIP?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP is compatible with SIP based IP PBX systems.
 

What PBX brands and models does the Vocality RoIP work with?

The Vocality RoIP is compatible with many brands of IP PBX. Some of the most common ones are 3CX, Asterisk, Avaya, Cisco Call Manager, FreeSwitch, and Juniper VoIP.

What Dispatch services does the Vocality RoIP work with?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP is compatible with many dispatch clients and media servers.
 

Do you interoperate with Motorola's Kodiak WAVE Service?

Yes. We have worked with Motorola Solutions to ensure interoperability and support of key capabilities such as TLS.

What is a Media Server?

A Media Server is used in PoC solutions that are offered by LTE mobile carriers. The Media Server is the cloud host which communicates with the PoC apps.

What version of Motorola Solutions Kodiak server do you support?

The Vocality RoIP interoperates with Motorola Solutions Kodiak server 9.0 and higher.

How does the Vocality RoIP work with an IP PBX?

The Vocality RoIP is a SIP endpoint or User Agent that connects to the IP PBX.

Does the Vocality RoIP work with Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) networks

Yes. Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) is an open and published international digital radio standard. The Vocality RoIP is interoperable with DMR radio networks. Connecting a donor radio from a DMR network to a Vocality RoIP will allow voice communications to be bridged to other talk groups and services connected through the Vocality RoIP. The Vocality RoIP does not pass the status messaging or short format digital messaging of DMR.
 

Does the Vocality RoIP work with TETRA networks?

Yes. Terrestrial Trunked Radio, or TETRA, is a suite of standards for digital communications. Connecting a donor radio from a Tetra network to a Vocality RoIP will allow voice communications to be bridged to other talk groups and services connected through the Vocality RoIP. The Vocality RoIP does not pass the status messaging or short format digital messaging of Tetra.
 

Does the Vocality RoIP support TETRA Encryption Algorithm?

The TETRA donor radio connected to the Vocality RoIP will natively support the TETRA Encryption Algorithm. The Vocality RoIP does not need to support the TETRA Encryption Algorithm, as it only transmits audio received from the donor radio.

Does the Vocality RoIP support P.25 encryption?

The P.25 donor radio connected to the Vocality RoIP will natively support the P.25 encryption. The Vocality RoIP does not need to support the P.25 encryption, as it only transmits audio received from the donor radio.

How does the Vocality RoIP support voice recording?

The Vocality RoIP can provide a UDP audio stream to an external voice recorder.
 

Do you have a Secure Software option?

Yes. You can connect your Vocality RoIP to a media server using a VPN tunnel over the Internet. You can connect your Vocality RoIP to a Motorola Solutions Kodiak service using TLS.

What is TLS?

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. TLS is a way of protecting Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) application signaling.

Does the Vocality RoIP support serial connections?

The Vocality RoIP has one serial port connector. With a break out cable you can connect up to 4 individual serial ports. Each Vocality RoIP Connect has one serial port connector and also uses a breakout cable that supports up to 4 individual serial ports. The active serial port count corresponds to the audio port count.

Does the Vocality RoIP support Public Address (PA) systems?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP can be connected to Public Address systems that are also connected to IP PBXs. The most common use case is for the announcements heard over a PA to also play over radio handsets. This can easily be accomplished with a Vocality RoIP.
 

Does the Vocality RoIP support cross-banding?

Yes. By connecting multiple radios on different bands into a Vocality solution, different radio networks can be cross-connected. Each radio network must have a donor radio connected to one port of the Vocality RoIP.

Push-to-talk over Cellular
How do I connect my LTE phones to a LMR talk group?

If you want to connect your LMR radios to an LTE network, you must subscribe to a push-to-talk LTE service, like ePTT offered by AT&T or PTT+ offered by Verizon. These carriers, and many others, host cloud-based Push-to-talk Over Cellular (PoC) services. Once you have PoC service and your Vocality RoIP is installed, through the Vocality RoIP user interface you can configure your talk groups.
 

How do I get Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) Service for my LTE phones?

You must subscribe to Push-to-talk Over Cellular (PoC) through your cellular service provider.

What carrier Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) services work with the Vocality RoIP?

The Vocality RoIP can interoperate with many carriers PoC services to include AT&T's ePTT, Verizon's PTT+, Sprint's Direct Connect Plus, FirstNet, as well as many more international services. If you have a question about a specific service, please contact the Cubic sales team.

Radios & Cables Interoperability
Why do I need donor radios?

Donor radios are needed to relay audio through the Vocality RoIP to other radio networks, systems or PoC.

How do I connect my donor radios to the Vocality RoIP?

Using accessory cables you can connect your donor radios to the ports labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front of the Vocality RoIP.

If you would like assistance sourcing a compatible cable for your radios, please complete this form: https://www.cubic.com/donor-radio-cable-inquiry.

Do you provide donor radio cables?

Cubic supply accessory cables to connect your Vocality RoIP to your donor radios. Cubic sells radio over 300 cables to connect over 4000 different brands and models of LMR radios. 

If you would like assistance sourcing a compatible cable for your radios, please complete this form: https://www.cubic.com/donor-radio-cable-inquiry.

What radio brands and models do you work with?

The Vocality RoIP works with nearly any radio that is equipped with an external port for a speaker and microphone connection. We have experience with all the major radio brands. 

If you would like assistance sourcing a compatible cable for your radios, please complete this form: https://www.cubic.com/donor-radio-cable-inquiry.

Does the Vocality RoIP work with P.25 radios?

Yes. P25, also known as Project 25 or APCO-25, is a suite of standards for digital communications. The Vocality RoIP interoperates with P25 radio networks.
 

Does the Vocality RoIP work with military radios?

Yes. The Vocality RoIP works with nearly any radio that is equipped with an external port for a speaker and microphone connection. The Vocality RoIP works with many military radios. 
 

Connectivity
How do I use the Vocality RoIP as a Wi-Fi hotspot?

The Vocality RoIP requires a USB Wi-Fi adapter to be used as WiFi hotspot. If you have one installed, then your Vocality RoIP will be able to emit Wi-Fi signals as a hotspot. The Wi-Fi adapter is available for purchase or included with the Radio Gateway Extension kit.

How do I connect the Vocality RoIP to my Wi-Fi network?

On the back of the Vocality RoIP there is a USB port. This port can be used to connect the WiFi adapter. The Wi-Fi adapter is available for purchase or included with the Radio Gateway Extension kit.
 

How do I connect the Vocality RoIP to my Satellite network?

On the back of the Vocality RoIP you will see 2 ports labeled ETH1 and ETH2. You can plug an Ethernet cable from your satellite solution into either of these ports to provide a network connection to the Vocality RoIP from the satellite service.
 

What is the Vocality RoIP Failover feature?

The Failover feature allows the Vocality RoIP to automatically switch between networks, including LTE cellular, wire line and satellite access based on user preference, helping to maintain connectivity and increase availability.
 

Help & Support
How do I update my Vocality RoIP to the latest version of software?

The last 3 versions of software publish by Cubic for the Vocality RoIP can be found at our Software Dowload webpage.

How do I set up my Vocality RoIP?

A Quick Start Guide is sent in the box with your Vocality RoIP. This provides an easy overview on how to get started. If you require further assistance professional services are available.
 

How do I get help setting up my Vocality RoIP?

If you have purchased your Vocality RoIP through a Cubic Authorized reseller, they can assist you with your turn-up activities. If you have purchased your Vocality RoIP from Cubic, you may also purchase professional services called Expert Integration that will take care of everything you need to make the Vocality RoIP operational in your network.
 

What is Expert Integration?

Expert Integration is a professional service offering from Cubic that will assist you in the turn-up of your Vocality RoIP. We will schedule a time for the commissioning of your Vocality RoIP and help you with other aspects of the installation like radio tuning and networking.
 

Do you have a User Manual for the Vocality RoIP?

Yes. If you need a digital copy of the Vocality RoIP User Manual, please visit our Support Portal.

Why are not all of my Vocality RoIP ports working?

Most of the time, Vocality RoIPs are sold with all 4 ports activated, however in some instances for a price sensitive installation, the customer may have chosen to only activate one or two ports. You can upgrade your Vocality RoIP to activate all 4 ports at any time. Please [contact the Cubic sales team][2] for more information. If you are experiencing a critical response or disaster event and need immediate activation please [contact the Cubic support team][3]. [3]: https://support.vocality.com/ [2]: https://www.vocality.com/contact-us
 

Customer Service

Customers can contact us at our 24-hour customer service hotline at +1 866-889-5974

Customer Support

For all Cubic Digital Intelligence product support, please email CDI.Support@cubic.com.

 

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