TETRA update - Roger Dowling

TETRA UpdateRoger DowlingChair SME Forum - TETRA + CriticalCommunications AssociationDirector - Market Development – Sepura plcAustraliaSeptember 2012Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association1

ContentsPart 1• Introduction to TETRAPart 2• TETRA TerminalsPart 3• TETRA Interoperability(Product Compliance)Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

What is TETRA?• Mt Mature and proven Standardd• Continuously evolving• Implemented by the largest number of system,terminal, accessory and application OEMs• With certified interoperability• Fast, Spectrum efficient, secure, reliable &resilient,• And a rich functional feature set• To serve demanding d critical communication users. . .Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

TETRA Modes of Operation1. TMO2. DMO3. DMO Repeater4. DMO GatewayDMOChannelTrunkedChannelPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

TETRA is “feature rich”including:• Pre-emptive Priority • Stun• Access Priority• Priority Call• Discreet Listening• Late Entry• Ambience Listening• Area Selection• Dynamic Group NumberAssignment• Call Authorised By Dispatcher• Talking Party Identification• Kill• Short Number Addressing• Emergency Calls• Seamless roaming• Equipment interoperability• Key management• Peripheral Equipment Interface• Callout• Gateways & Repeaters• Etc, etc, etcAs much as you want or as little as you wantPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

The most secure PMRtechnology in the worldEnd‐to‐End EncryptionProtects the transmission linesProtects inside equipment roomsAir Interface EncryptionProtects the air linkProtects signalling and identitiesAuthenticationAuthenticates the userCan authenticate the systemDigital transmissionModulation and frame structureACELP vocoder not “readable”Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Market growth• 2010 and 2011 have seen the largest numberof TETRA terminals shipped EVER• With 2011 a 9% increase on 2010• Continued growth predicted d over next fiveyears – 80% of market still analogue• Thanks to IMS ResearchPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Part 2 ‐ TETRA TerminalsChoice and Variety• Hand Held & Mobile terminals• ATEX (Intrinsically Safe) terminals• Modems & Telemetry devices• Surveillance Products• PCs, Tablet PCs & MDTs• Rail Controllers• TETRA Gateways• TETRA RepeatersCertified to interoperatePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Hand Held & Mobile terminalsTpicalfeat Typical featuresHand heldMobile (Vehicle or Desktop)• 1, 1.8 & 3W RF power• 3 & 10W RF Power• Man‐Down• Gateway and Repeater options• Repeater• Dual, single or no console• SD Data Storage• Multiple data ports• Long life batteries• Line in/out audio• Lightweight (typically ~250 grams)• Large, hi‐resolution colour screen( Display clearly visible in direct sunlight)Common features• Dedicated Emergency button• Integral Bluetooth• Packet data• IP45/55/65/67• Circuit switched data• GPS• Ambience listening• 2‐3000 talk groups• Transmit Inhibit• DTMF dialling• AIE – TEA 1,2,3 123& 4• CLI• WAP & JavaPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Typical body worn Covert RadioPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Typical Covert Car & MotorcyclePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

TETRA Equipment forHazardous EnvironmentsProducts currentlyavailable from fivemanufacturersA Hazardous Area is defined as anarea with the possible presence of apotentially explosive atmospherePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

What is a TETRA Gateway?A Gateway connectsusers operating inDirect Mode with theTrunked Mode networkGatewayTMOTETRANetworkDMONetwork CoverageControl CentreNo TMO Network CoveragePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications AssociationExtension of aTrunked ModeTETRA Network

What is a TETRA Repeater?DMODMODMODMO RepeaterDMONo TMONetwork CoverageA TETRA Repeater extends coverage between DMO usersTypically a vehicle mobile strategically placed acts as a DMO Repeater to extendcommunications within a closed group.Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

TETRA Data CapabilitiesPD PrioritisationMulti‐slot PD ChannelsDynamic PD CHAllocationStaticPD Channel AllocationHigh priority applications areguaranteed accessUp to 4 times throughputFlexible resource allocationGuaranteed grade of serviceGreater efficiencyShared PD Channel Greater data throughput AdvancedIP Packet Data or CircuitMode DataShort DataStatus MessagingReliable communicationResource efficientSimultaneous Voice DataCommunicationFast pre/defined messagesBasicPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Using Status Triggered Functions tocontrol a GatewaySimple and Easy control of radio functionsRemote Control of Radio functions (60 +)Macro capability allows up to 10 linked actionsExample – Utility repair & maintenance teamAvailable in TMO, DMO & Gateway Mode (always available)Status Messaging – provides so much morethan just a simple status t indicationPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Part 3 ‐ Interoperability (IOP)TETRA InteroperabilitymeansProduct CompliancePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

What is TETRA Interoperability y( (IOP)?IOP ensures that TETRA equipment from onemanufacturer functions (interoperates) withTETRA equipment from anothermanufacturer.Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

IOP TeamsOperator and UsersAssociation ‐ OUA• Creates usage scenarios for features• Sets IOP TETRA feature prioritiesNot open to manufacturersTechnical Forum (TF)• Manages Interoperability Process• Creates TIPs (TETRA Interoperability Profiles) and Test PlansAny Member of the Association iswelcome to joinPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Do I need Interoperability?• One Supplier– makes life easier for operator & user– the supplier ensures that infrastructure re & terminalsoperate together?– No one supplier provides every type of terminal– Dependent on one supplier’s development timescales– Features not always released on infrastructure & terminalsat same time– Locked in – watch the price of enhancementsWhen you buy your cell phone – do you ask who supplied thenetwork?Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Benefits of an openmulti‐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 longevityThe Association created the IOP certification process toguarantee an open multi‐vendor marketPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

How does the IOP Process work?Common StandardDefine Rulesfor ImplementationPracticalEquipment TestsIOPSpecification ProcessIOPCertification ProcessPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

IOP Certification ProcessTETRA ProductsTETRAIOPProfileTETRA(TIP)IOPTestPlanRequest for TestingTEST SESSIONEvaluationof ResultsIndep penden ntTE ETRACertif ficatio nBo odyTETRAIOPCertificatePresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

What is Tested?Commercial Products•Infrastructure•TerminalsPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Certificates & Test ReportsPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

IOP Certificates• Over 400 Certificates issued• Certificates aaabefo available fordownload fromwww.tandcca.comcom Interoperability Certificates(Free)IOP is a mature well established process& A key factor behind the WorldwideSuccess of TETRAPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

TETRA @ your Service• Systems from single site to 3500 sites• More features than other technologies• Systems in more than 125 countries• True Multi‐vendor ‐ 18 suppliers• Terminals ‐ 40+ different models• True interoperability‐ (c.f.P25, DMR & MOTOTRBO)• The Association has 160 members‐ with over 700 active individualsTETRA – Nothing else competes with it!Presentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association

Thank You ‐ Any Questions?Contact: Roger Dowlinge-mail: roger.dowling@sepura.comPresentation on behalf of the TETRA + Critical Communications Association