Public Safety DAS

The importance of public safety communications is at an all-time high.

Welcome to Advanced Telecom System (ATS), where we specialize in the design and implementation Public Safety Distributed Antenna System (DAS) solutions for your critical communication needs. In the growing importance of public safety communications, we stand out as experts in providing end-to-end solutions tailored for diverse system types and challenging code enforcement. Our focus is on seamless integration and efficient deployment to enhance emergency communication infrastructure effortlessly. At ATS, our commitment lies in delivering intricately engineered Public Safety DAS solutions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in critical situations.

We offer the following vendor agnostic code compliant public safety DAS solutions:

  • Passive and Active DAS Solutions

  • UHF, VHF, 700 MHZ, 800 MHz, and FirstNET

  • Private Maintenance Radio Systems

  • Active Antenna Monitoring Systems

  • Level 1 (Mechanical Protection) Cabling Solutions

  • Level 2 (2-Hour Rated) Systems

  • UL Listed Solutions

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Our Process

At Advanced Telecom Systems, we follow a detailed and thorough process to ensure each public safety DAS solution is tailored specific to the building and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Our process is as follows:

  1. Site Survey: The first step in installing a DAS is performing a site survey. This involves assessing the structure and layout of the building, as well as evaluating the current public safety frequency signal strength and quality. This helps to understand the coverage requirements and the challenges that need to be addressed.

  2. System Design: Based on the information obtained from the site survey, a DAS design is created. This outlines where antennas, cabling, and other components will be placed to achieve optimal coverage. The design also includes the type of technology and frequencies the system will support.

  3. Regulatory Approval: Before proceeding with the installation, it may be necessary to secure approval from relevant authorities, particularly if the DAS is intended to support multiple frequency bands and technologies.

  4. Installation: Once the design is finalized and approvals are secured, the installation process begins. This includes installation of rated cabling, passive devices, antennas at strategic locations, DAS repeater hardware, and integration of DAS supervisory alarms to the main fire alarm control panel.

  5. System Testing and Optimization: After the system is installed, it needs to be thoroughly tested to ensure it's functioning properly for radio communication within the structure back to the neighboring AHJ tower. This might include checking signal strength and determined audio quality (DAQ) in various parts of the building and making adjustments as necessary to optimize performance.

  6. Maintenance and Monitoring: After the system is operational, ongoing maintenance and monitoring are essential to ensure the DAS continues to provide strong, reliable coverage. This might involve regular system checks, performance analysis, system inspections with the AHJ, and timely upgrades or repairs as needed.

Why is a Public Safety DAS Important?

  1. Enhanced Communication: Emergencies require reliable and effective communication among first responders. A Public Safety DAS ensures that firefighters, police officers, medical teams, and other emergency service workers can communicate seamlessly, even in buildings or areas with weak signal strength.

  2. Code Compliance: Many jurisdictions have regulations that require buildings to have a Public Safety DAS in place to enhance emergency communications. Buildings that fail to meet these standards might face legal penalties or even be denied occupancy permits.

  3. Coverage in All Areas: Some areas of a building, like basements, elevators, stairwells, buildings installed with Low-E glass, or areas with thick concrete walls, can be notorious for poor signal strength. A Public Safety DAS is designed to provide reliable coverage in these difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring that first responders can maintain communication at all times.

  4. Reliability in Power Outages: Public Safety systems typically have 12-hour minimum backup power systems to maintain functionality during power outages, which is particularly critical during emergencies when power infrastructure might be compromised.

  5. Interoperability: These systems can support the radio frequencies used by various public safety agencies and AT&T’s FirstNet, ensuring effective cross-agency communication during emergencies.

Why Choose ATS?

At Advanced Telecom Systems, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) with both an RF engineering and construction based mindset. As a family-owned company with a legacy of commitment to customer service, we cater to a wide spectrum of projects. From high-rises exceeding 750,000 square feet to warehouses less than 25,000 square feet, our customized solutions are meticulously crafted to fit your project.

With over two decades of industry-leading experience in the evolving wireless ecosystem, our services are engineered to accommodate current and future technological innovations. Our solutions are inclusive of all public safety frequencies, technologies, national, and local AHJ requirements.

To ensure the optimal operation of our installed systems, we offer comprehensive annual maintenance agreements, undertaking proactive measures that safeguard system integrity and performance. We are also pleased to provide system quotes and consultation.

If public safety communication coverage is a challenge in your facility, please reach out to us at (813) 343-2334 or via email at sales@advancedtelecom.us.