Main features of the \"TOPAZ\" system:
· It provides communication between all regiment posts, observers and finally guns;

· Each of the posts is equipped with powerful computers, that provide sufficient processing power to allow the communication and application software, replace as much of the soldier operations as possible, leaving only the crucial decisions to his responsibility;

· The integration of voice and data transmission paths into a single system using the simplest transmission media ie. twisted pair field cable or radio network while needed.

· Modularity of the hardware and software that allows exchangeability of the computers, devices between posts as well as the posts between one another;

· Automatic database updates between posts;

· Highly intuitive operation of the software with the battlefield situation layered on the map of the terrain, automatic threat evaluation, target selection, on-line control of own regiment functions etc.

· The operation of entire system in the harsh environment due to highly rugged design of all the hardware that can to operate on-the move within the wide ambient temperature range, exposed to severe mechanical and environmental shocks.

· Mobility of all the posts due to portability of equipment (observers), or highly maneuverable vehicles that carry the commander posts.

· The equipment is highly compact in weight and volume and uses extremely electrical power efficient technologies.

· The system is scalable to the requirements of different weapon types, from the simple mortars battery to the MLRS and 155 mm guns regiment;

· The system is protected against non-authorized operation due to hardware silicon keys protecting the access to FCS computers that allow operation of the post only to the holder of a personal electronic ID with additional PIN protection. The system is automatically alerted by the special message dissipated in all communication networks in case of non-authorized access, simultaneously to the lockout of an endangered computer.

The \"TOPAZ\" system is based on efficient data transmission techniques that allow a multiple computers shares the same database resources and exchange of digital messages as well as an optional voice communication. It must be stressed that the entire operation of Fire Control System is based on digital messages exchange and the voice communication must be considered as an option left for legacy reasons.