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- 1. TETRA ASSOCIATION Specialised TETRA terminals and Product Compliance Roger Dowling Board Member TETRA Association 9th September 2009 Delhi
- 2. TETRA ASSOCIATION Part 1 – Specialised TETRA terminals Extending Coverage of a TETRA Network using Gateways and Repeaters TETRA Surveillance Products TETRA in hazardous environments (ATEX) Part 2 ‐ Product Compliance TETRA Interoperability (IOP)
- 3. Basic Requirements ofany TETRA Network/Terminal A radio is not just for Voice communications it is a key operational tool that helps save lives. The key requirements of a TETRA radio terminal are: •Best and most reliable voice communications •Best and most reliable data communications
- 4. Extended Coverage ForVoice and Data TMO Repeaters • On frequency repeaters that extend TMO coverage only • Can be expensive and normally are fixed to a location – inflexible DMO Gateways • Provide a link between TMO users and DMO users who may not have enough RF power to reach the network DMO Repeaters • Extend coverage between DMO users Some terminals can act as both Gateways and Repeaters
- 5. What is aGateway? A Gateway connects users operating in Direct Mode with the Trunked Mode network TMO TETRA Network Gateway DMO Network Coverage Control Centre Extension of a No TMO Network Coverage Trunked Mode TETRA Network
- 6. Gateway Application Example Users out of network coverage can report their current position to either their vehicle or to an operator via TMO and to their vehicle Gateway Alarm indications can report the position of the originator TETRA Gateway TMO Network Mobile Data Terminal PEI SDS Position Report Control Centre AVL/APL System No TMO Network Coverage Location of Remote Users
- 7. What is aRepeater? DMO DMO Repeater DMO DMO DMO No TMO Network Coverage A Repeater extends coverage between DMO users Typically a vehicle mobile strategically placed acts as a DMO Repeater to extend communications within a closed group.
- 8. Repeater Application Example No TMO Network Coverage DMO DMO DMO Mobile Repeater Extension of the DMO Range in Remote Areas
- 9. Hand Held Repeater DMO User ‘A’ DMO User ‘B’ When Direct Mode radios are out of range of each other…
- 10. Hand Held Repeater DM ‘Repeater’ DMO User ‘A’ DMO User ‘B’ A Repeater can be used to relay communication between Direct Mode terminals
- 11. Users of Gateways& Repeaters Utility companies Fire Services Oil & Gas Public and Private Ambulance Services Police Services Airports Border Guards Many users now buy Gateway and Repeater hardware enabled radios and add the functionality when needed.
- 12. TETRA ASSOCIATION Part 1 – Specialised TETRA terminals Extending Coverage of a TETRA Network using Gateways and Repeaters TETRA Surveillance Solutions TETRA in hazardous environments (ATEX) Part 2 ‐ Product Compliance TETRA Interoperability (IOP)
- 13. User Community • Police •“Undercover” teams • Specialist units • Government Agencies • Military • Private Security Companies Any team that does not want to be seen carrying or using radios
- 14. User Roles • Surveillance teams •Firearms/Sniper teams • Intelligence gathering • Personal protection Any role where secure, covert communications are a necessity
- 15. Covert radio –User Requirements • Light and small • Accessory connectors ‐ screw connections • GPS • Large range of accessories (audio, control units …) • Battery (duration and easy to change) • E2EE (option)
- 16. Typical body wornRadio
- 17. Remote control units • PTT • Tone signalling • Volume • Talk Group change • Emergency Alarm • TX Inhibit • Audio Interrupt • Whisper Mode Some radios also support: • Repeater Mode
- 18. Covert Accessories -1 Earpieces • High performance wireless earpieces (squelched & digital) Audio • Inductive loop/microphone • Inductive brooch/microphone
- 19. Covert Accessories -2 Antenna • T-Wire • Flexible wire • etc
- 20. Covert Accessories -3 Carrying devices • Vests • Shoulder • Thigh • Handbag
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- 22. Lexus installation Console Fist Mic Changeover switch Some installations support analogue and TETRA solutions
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- 24. Alternative Motorcycle Bag Installation Tank bag and tank cover A Quick fit solution
- 25. Specialist Accessories • Temporary Covert Observation Post • Quick set-up at observation post • Semi-covert kit • Transportable • Instant ‘in-vehicle’ communications • Gateway or Repeater functions • Temporary ‘vehicle fit’
- 26. Supporting Products End toEnd Encryption • Provides secure transmission of voice and SDS data. (Decoded ONLY with correct algorithm and traffic key) Gateways • Extends network coverage Repeaters • Improves coverage in buildings and tunnels GPS option • Provides enhanced user safety, improved resource usage and improved reporting accuracy
- 27. Surveillance Users Eastern Europe Western Europe Middle East Asia Central America
- 28. TETRA ASSOCIATION Part 1 – Specialised TETRA terminals Extending Coverage of a TETRA Network using Gateways and Repeaters TETRA Surveillance Solutions TETRA in hazardous environments (ATEX) Part 2 ‐ Product Compliance TETRA Interoperability (IOP)
- 29. Hazardous Areas Definition ofHazardous Areas Area with possible presence of a potentially explosive atmosphere An explosive atmosphere is defined as a mixture of: – flammable substances (gases, vapours, liquids, mists or dusts) – with air – under atmospheric conditions – in which, after ignition, the combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture An atmosphere, which could become explosive due to local and/or operational conditions, is called : a potentially explosive atmosphere.
- 30. Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX Directive) • The European Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX Directive) – It covers all equipment and protection systems to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. – This is an increase in scope compared to previous national regulations. • Typical Applications – Fire Brigades – Petrochemical Plants – Fixed offshore platforms – Ports and Airports – Industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, ...) – Mines
- 31. TETRA Equipment for Hazardous Environments Examples of ATEX certification: Products currently II 2G EEx ib IIC T4 available from four II 3D Ex tD A22 IP54 T85°C X manufacturers
- 32. Oil and Gas& Fire Services • Pipelines and refineries in Africa, Asia ‐ Middle East, Europe , Russia and South America • Fire Brigades in Europe
- 33. Oil & Gas:TETRA Project for TRANSNEFT Oil Company • Implementation Period: 2001 ‐ 2003 • TETRA Network consisting of: 1 Switching Control Node 1 Network Management System 22 Radio Base Stations 2 Dispatchers Radio terminals Pipeline coverage: ~1,000 miles from Primorsk to Yaroslavl
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- 35. TETRA ASSOCIATION Part 1 – Specialised TETRA terminals Extending Coverage of a TETRA Network using Gateways and Repeaters TETRA Surveillance Solutions TETRA in hazardous environments (ATEX) Part 2 ‐ Product Compliance TETRA Interoperability (IOP)
- 36. What is Interoperability (IOP)? • IOP ensures that TETRA equipment from one manufacturer functions (interoperates) with TETRA equipment from another manufacturer.
- 37. TETRA Association Marketing Group Operator and Users Association - OUA Association TETRA Technical Forum (TF) Security and Fraud Prevention Group - SFPG Rail Forum Regional/Geographic Forums
- 38. IOP Teams Technical Forum (TF) • Manages Interoperability Process • Creates TIPs (TETRA Interoperability Profiles) and Test Plans Any Member of the Association is welcome to join Operator and Users Association - OUA • Creates usage scenarios for features • Sets IOP TETRA feature priorities Not open to manufacturers
- 39. Do I needInteroperability? • One Supplier – makes life easier for operator & user – the supplier ensures that infrastructure & terminals operate together? – No one supplier provides every type of terminal – Dependent on one supplier’s development timescales – Features not always released on infrastructure & terminals at same time – Locked in – watch the price of enhancements When you buy your cell phone – do you ask who supplied the network?
- 40. Benefits of anopen multi-vendor market • User benefits – wide choice of compatible terminals – 10+ suppliers – specialised products for special needs – continuous and fast product development & innovation – genuine competition, hence lower prices (c.f. P25) – reduced dependency on a single supplier • Industry benefits – larger market, greater volumes – increased possibility to invest – faster product creation – Market longevity The TETRA Association created the IOP certification process to guarantee an open multi-vendor market
- 41. Interfaces Covered by IOP Process AI PSTN Base PSTN Station ISDN ISDN Base TETRA Network PDN PDN Station PEI BSI TETRA Switch Base or IP ISI Other TETRA Station Networks Network API DMO 3rd Party Gateway Systems DMI AI: Air Interface (V+D) Covered by IOP DMI: Direct Mode Interface Not covered by IOP ISI: Inter-System Interface PEI: Peripheral Equipment Interface
- 42. How does the IOP Process work? Common Standard Define Rules Practical for Implementation Equipment Tests IOP IOP Specification Process Certification Process
- 43. IOP Certification Process TETRA Products Request for Testing TETRA TEST SESSION Independent IOP Certification Profile TETRA TETRA (TIP) IOP Body Test Evaluation Plan of Results TETRA IOP Certificate
- 44. What is Tested? Commercial Products •Infrastructure •Terminals
- 45. IOP Certificates -issued • 19 Manufacturers have participated in IOP Testing: – 11 companies have received TETRA infrastructure certificates for 14 systems – 11 companies have received TETRA terminal TMO certificates – 6 companies have received TETRA terminal DMO certificates – 3 companies have received TETRA terminal DMO gateway certificates – 3 companies have received TETRA terminal DMO repeater certificates – 2 companies have received TETRA ISI certificates
- 46. IOP Certificates • Over 300 Certificates issued •Certificates available (Free) for download: www.tetra‐association.com Using TETRA Interoperability IOP is a mature well established process & A key factor behind the Worldwide Success of TETRA
- 47. Thank You -Any Questions? Contact: Roger Dowling e-mail: roger.dowling@sepura.com