The Cisco TelePresence® VX Tactical (VX Tactical) brings the power of telepresence to field environments (Figure 1). Portable and ruggedized, the VX Tactical offers the benefits of mobility through a portable briefcase-style form factor and is ideal for use cases such as military, emergency response, and other industries such as oil and gas and construction where field work is required.
Designed to be used in harsh environments, the high impact plastic shell minimizes impact while an aluminum interior frame provides structural strength. The 17.5-inch screen is fully readable in sunlight, and the high-definition (HD) 1080p, 16 x 9 aspect ratio camera provides a quality image of the field user and environment. The unit is based on a Cisco TelePresence System SX20 Quick Set codec (SX20) and supports H.323, and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) dual stream up to 6 Mbps. You can also set up the VX Tactical in a mobile telepresence conference room scenario with an external microphone, camera, and monitor. (Figure 2). The SX20 codec supports embedded capability for multipoint support with Cisco TelePresence MultiSite technology, enabling you to add three additional participants to a telepresence call.
This high-definition video collaboration system is part of the Cisco TelePresence portfolio, which offers a total solution approach including content sharing, recording, firewall traversal, and management capabilities. Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical is designed to truly extend the power of in-person to everyone, everywhere.
Figure 2. Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical in Conference Room Scenario
Features and Benefits
Table 1 summarizes the primary features for the Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical.
• Water-, sand-, impact-, chemical- and corrosion-resistant case providing portability, durability, and functionality
• SX20 Quick Set codec featuring HD video and content sharing with full-duplex audio
• Embedded 1080p HD camera and integrated speakers and microphone
• Sunlight readable, optically bonded, 17.5-inch 720p60 HD display that is 3x stronger than standard screens
• Tactile control panel offering simplified system control and a tethered infrared remote control for full system operation
• AC and DC power options for system operation
• Security hasps (2x) for securing the unit
• IP67 (closed)
Application features
• Individual transcoding embedded MultiSite*
• HD collaboration with resolutions up to WXGA at full frame rate
• High-definition content sharing up to 1080p15
Performance features
• Optimal definition up to 1080p60
• H.323/SIP up to 6 Mbps
• Built-in individually transcoded multipoint conferencing offers the ability to add three additional callers
• Easy provisioning and self-configuration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Cisco UCM), Cisco TelePresence Video Communications Server (VCS), or Cisco Callway
* The VX Tactical takes advantage of the Cisco TelePresence Total Solution approach, including Cisco TelePresence Multiway features, recording and streaming, and firewall traversal services.
Product Specifications
Table 2 lists the product capability specifications for the Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical.
Table 2. Product Specifications
Specification
Description
Set delivered complete with:
• Tethered remote control, shoulder strap, LAN cables, presentation cable, secondary camera and display video cables, power cables, DC-to-DC converter, attachable I/O protection cover, and accessory pouch
Bandwidth
• H.323 and SIP up to 6 Mbps
Firewall traversal
• Cisco TelePresence Expressway technology
• H.460.18 and H.460.19 firewall traversal
Video standards
• H.263, H.263+, and H.264
Video features
• Native 16:9 widescreen
• Advanced screen layouts
• Intelligent video management
• Local self-view
Video inputs (five inputs)
Embedded 1080p Camera:
• 1/3-inch CMOS sensor
• 1.2 aperture range
• 63.8° horizontal field of view
• 42° vertical field of view
• 4-mm focal length
• 1080 pixels progressive @ 30 frames per second (fps)
• Manual focus
• Automatic brightness and white balance
One Secondary Video Input: HDMI, S-Video, or Composite;
One DVI-I (Analog and Digital)
Supported Formats:
• Firmware upgrade from Cisco Unified Communications Manager
• Cisco Discovery Protocol and DHCP option 150 support
• Basic telephony features such as hold, resume, and transfer and corporate directory lookup
IPv6 network support
• Single call stack support for both H323 and SIP
• Dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 for DHCP, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, HTTP, Secure HTTP (HTTPS), DNS, and DiffServ
• Support for both static and autoconfiguration (stateless address auto configuration)
Security features
• Management using HTTPS and SSH
• IP administration password
• Menu administration password
• Disable IP services
• Network settings protection
Network interfaces
• One LAN and Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 Mb
System management
• Support for the Cisco TelePresence Management Suite
• Total management using embedded Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Telnet, SSH, XML, and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
• Remote software upload using web server, secure copy (SCP), HTTP, and HTTPS
• Cisco TelePresence Touch (optional)
• Remote control and on-screen menu system
Directory services
• Support for local directories (My Contacts)
• Corporate directory
• Unlimited entries using server directory supporting Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and H.350 (requires Cisco TelePresence Management Suite)
• Unlimited number for corporate directory (through Cisco TelePresence Management Suite)
• Received calls with date and time
• Placed calls with date and time
• Missed calls with date and time
Power
AC Power
• Auto-sensing power supply
• 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
• Maximum 80 W power consumption
DC Power
• 12-32 VDC through DC-DC convertor
• DC high-voltage protection
Operating temperature and humidity
• 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) ambient temperature
• 10 to 90% relative humidity (RH)
Storage and transport temperature
• -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) at RH 10 to 90% (noncondensing)
External dimensions
• Width: 19.2 inches (48.77 cm)
• Height: 7.3 inches (18.54 cm)
• Depth: 15.2 inches (38.6 cm)
• Weight: 26.6 pounds (12.1 kg)
Regulatory Compliance
• Directive 2006/95/EC (Low-Voltage Directive) - Standard IEC/EN 60950-1
• Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) - Standard EN 55022, Class A - Standard EN 55024 - Standard EN 61000-3-2/-3-3
• Approved according to UL 60950-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
• Complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A
• Complies with C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 Class A
Ordering Information
To place an order, please contact your local Cisco representative and refer to Table 3.
Table 3. Ordering Information
Product Name
Part Number
Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical
CTS-TACT-K9
Optional Secondary Mincrophone MIC 20
CTS-QSC20-MIC=
Optional 12 X Camera Kit
CTS-PHD-1080P-KIT=
Codec SX20 Multisite MS Option
LIC-SX20-MS
Codec SX20 Premium Resolution Display Option
LIC-SX20-DD
Cisco Service and Support
Cisco and our partners provide a broad portfolio of smart, personalized services and support that can help you realize the full business value of your Cisco TelePresence investment by increasing business agility and network availability. This portfolio of services accelerates business innovation by harnessing the network as a powerful business platform. For more information about these services, please visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresenceservices.
For More Information
For more information about the Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical, please visit http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresence or contact your local Cisco account representative.
