Insights

Discover the MOTOTRBO Capacity Max Digital Network Solution

18 July 2025
Individual in a warehouse environment speaking into a Motorola two-way radio, standing next to wrapped pallets of goods.

Across New Zealand, businesses depend on reliable communication to keep teams connected and operations running efficiently. Whether you’re coordinating staff at a single site or managing a vast network of locations nationwide, having a robust and flexible system in place is essential.

The MOTOTRBO Capacity Max digital network solution delivers high-performance, scalable trunked communication designed to meet the needs of local industries. Built on open standards and backed by Motorola Solutions’ global expertise, Capacity Max supports safer, more efficient operations with the flexibility to evolve alongside your business.

If you’re exploring options to strengthen your communications infrastructure, here’s what you need to know to decide whether Capacity Max is the right fit for your organisation.

What is MOTOTRBO Capacity Max?

MOTOTRBO Capacity Max is a next-generation digital trunked radio system developed by Motorola Solutions to meet the evolving needs of modern operations. It builds on the success of earlier systems, including Connect Plus, with a more powerful, flexible and feature-rich platform.

Rather than simply offering more capacity, Capacity Max introduces a smarter approach to communication. Its centralised architecture and distributed routing allow for efficient system management, while its adaptive design supports everything from small teams to large, multi-site organisations.

With a focus on performance, security and ease of use, Capacity Max is engineered to support critical communications in demanding environments—whether you’re operating in transport, utilities, construction or public safety.

Across New Zealand, the system is supported by a robust coverage network spanning both the North and South Islands. Users can expect reliable, high-quality communication in key regions including Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington and Christchurch. If your operations extend beyond these areas, contact our team to request a full coverage map and discuss your specific requirements.

Map of New Zealand demonstrating the Orion Network's coverage due to strategically placed repeater base stations.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Scalable and Future-Ready

MOTOTRBO Capacity Max is engineered to support organisations of all sizes, scalable up to 750 sites, with up to 15 voice and data repeaters and up to 6 additional data-only repeaters per site. With capacity for up to 45,000 radios per system and 3,000 radios per site, it’s designed to evolve alongside your business. This makes it particularly well-suited to New Zealand industries where operations may expand across regions or require seasonal scaling.

Fully compliant with the ETSI DMR Tier III standard, Capacity Max ensures interoperability with other compliant systems and devices. This open-standard approach gives you the confidence that your investment is future-proof and backed by a global ecosystem of vendors and solutions.

The system is also compatible with a broad range of MOTOTRBO radios, including the Ion, R7 and DM4000e Series, giving you the flexibility to tailor your fleet to your environment.

2. Centralised Control and Easy Management

Managing a modern radio network involves more than just keeping devices online. Capacity Max provides centralised control over your entire communications environment, allowing you to configure infrastructure, manage talk groups and monitor performance from a single console.

The system’s management software is designed to streamline operations, helping you respond to faults quickly and optimise system performance.

Software and firmware updates can be deployed remotely across the network, reducing the need for manual intervention. Over-the-air programming ensures that radios can be updated without disrupting day-to-day operations—an important advantage for teams working across remote or hard-to-reach locations.

Plus, Capacity Max supports a wide range of voice and data applications through the MOTOTRBO Application Developer Program, allowing you to tailor the system to your operational needs.

3. Reliable and Resilient

In critical industries, communication downtime can have serious consequences. Capacity Max is built with multiple layers of redundancy to ensure high availability. Optional backup servers, IP switches and site repeaters can be deployed to maintain service continuity, and a second control channel can be provisioned at each site for added resilience.

The system also supports smooth roaming and automatic site assignment, allowing users to move between locations without losing connection. This is especially valuable for mobile teams operating across varied terrain or dispersed sites throughout New Zealand.

4. Secure Communications

Security is a fundamental requirement for any communications system, particularly when sensitive or operationally critical information is being shared. Capacity Max supports encrypted voice and data, with all radios securely authenticated before accessing the network. This ensures that only authorised users can communicate on your system.

If a device is lost or stolen, it can be remotely disabled to prevent unauthorised access and re-enabled if recovered. Additional features such as subscriber access control and site restrictions allow you to manage who can access specific parts of the network, providing greater oversight and peace of mind.

5. Advanced Features for Smarter Operations

Capacity Max includes a suite of advanced features designed to improve coordination, responsiveness and safety. Emergency calling, call pre-emption and transmit interrupt ensure that critical messages are prioritised and delivered without delay. These capabilities are essential for maintaining situational awareness in high-pressure environments.

It integrates seamlessly with Motorola’s Safety & Security Ecosystem, including:

  • WAVE PTX™: Extend communication across radios, smartphones, and broadband networks
  • Orchestrate: Automate workflows and receive incident alerts across voice, video, and data platforms

The system also supports dynamic group and site assignment, allowing communication structures to adapt as operational needs change. Integration with dispatch consoles such as TRBOnet PLUS, along with a wide range of third-party applications, enables you to build a solution that fits your workflows—whether you’re managing field crews, coordinating logistics or responding to incidents.

The MOTOTRBO Capacity Max system offers a powerful, flexible and secure communications platform designed to meet the demands of New Zealand operations. Whether you’re working in transport, utilities, construction or public safety, it provides the tools and reliability needed to keep teams connected and operations running efficiently.

To learn more about transitioning to the Capacity Max digital system, get in touch with our team today.