Distributed Architecture - and TETRA applications Jim Simpson

Regional Manager Australasia GMG Solutions

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Agenda
A secure and reliable LMR system Distributed architecture Scalability in size and function Projects World Wide Hot topics
Wideband Solution Group Bridge

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A secure and reliable LMR System

TETRA is a Mission/Business Critical LMR solution that :
Enables time-critical, communication to the professionals operating in closed-user-groups, Offers a wide range of LMR services and higher levels of security / encryption Is designed to operate in high demanding situations that require highly dependable, secure, robust and resilient equipment and systems.
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Distributed vs. Centralised

A multisite Communications Network
Centralised
Switch + Multiple Base stations Switch to handle only a limited number of BS All BS connects back to 1 central switch

Distributed
All nodes communicate dynamically between each other Technically no limits on no. of BS No central switch nodes connect in a mesh IP network

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TetraFlex Network
Intelligent Distributed Architecture

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Distributed Architecture
Benefits:

Intelligent distributed Architecture

no single point of failure! Redundancy

Enables simple self-configuration during site expansion Extremely fast upgrade of new software versions of all base stations < 5 minutes
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Distributed Architecture
Automatic re-establishment after network interruption Distributed TETRA Intelligent nodes including all Network-information, hereunder:
Complete data of: Subscribers, Network configuration etc.

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Flexible and Scalable

Scalability
Coverage and capacity growth One Solution
Easy expansions

IOP
Mix of terminals

Functionality
One SW
Easy upgrade

1-999 nodes 1000 organisations, 10.000 user profiles 150.000 subscribers

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Projects Worldwide
Oil /Gas and Utilities
Australia (Chevron, Bechtel) Norway (Maersk Oil) The Netherlands (Shell) Oman (BP)

Mining
Australia (FMG, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Rio Tinto) Sweden (Boliden)

Transportation
Russia (Moscow Metro) Italy (Rome International Airport) Germany (Frankfurt Airport)

Public Safety
Italy ( Regional Network, Province of Lombardy) Russia (Sct. Petersburg City Network) Mexico (Mazatln Municipality)
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Frankfurt Airport
4 Radio nodes/Dual carrier 1 GW node for applications
LogServer (voice calls, SDS and network statistics) Dispatcher (incl. Positioning) PABX Lone Worker Applications

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Frankfurt Airport
TETRA solution to handle:
Airline Services
Catering Cleaning Fueling

Security Fire Services Runway snow clearance

1000 Portables and 100 vehicle mounted radios

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Frankfurt Airport
TETRAPOL Replacement project Operated by FRAPORT Capacity growth
Terminal 3 in 2015 Adding 1 Radio node to the NW

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TETRA for Mining

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Fortescue Metals Group

TETRA solution to handle: Mining operations Port Headland Christmas Creek Mine Solomon Mine Rail Network

TETRA Infrastructure: Dual Redundant Carriers / site TETRA Terminals

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FMG Port Headland

TETRA Infrastructure
2 Site Dual Carrier Redundant 8 Channels

TETRA Terminals
200 + Portables

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FMG Solomon Mine

TETRA Infrastructure
6 Site Dual Carrier Redundant 48 Channels

TETRA Terminals
1300 + Portables 150 + Mobiles
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FMG Christmas Creek Mine

TETRA Infrastructure
6 Site Dual Carrier Redundant 48 Channels

TETRA Terminals
1900 +

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FMG Rail
TETRA Infrastructure
24 Site Dual Carrier Redundant 192 Channels

TETRA Terminals
700 Portables

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TETRA for Power

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Eraring Power
TETRA Infrastructure
1 Site 8 Channels

TETRA Terminals
120 Portables 10 Mobiles

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Stanwell Power
TETRA Infrastructure
1 Site 8 Channels

TETRA Terminals
75 Portables 2 Mobiles

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DONG Energy - Denmark

TETRA Infrastructure
12 Sites 48 Channels

DONG Energy one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe Headquartered in Denmark Business is based on procuring, producing, distributing & trading in energy & related products in Northern Europe
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TETRA for Oil & Gas

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Gorgon - Gas
Gorgon is a story of energy & the environment as well as technology & expertise

One of the world's largest natural gas projects & the largest single resource natural gas project in Australia's history
Will develop the Gorgon & Jansz/Io gas fields located about 130 km off the north-west coast of WA Construction:
15 million tonne per annum (MTPA) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Barrow Island domestic gas plant to provide 300 terajoules per day to supply gas to WA

Gorgon LNG will be off loaded via a four kilometre long loading jetty for transport to international markets Domestic gas will be piped to the WA mainland
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Gorgon Gas
TETRA Infrastructure
7 Sites 200 Channels

TETRA Terminals
1800 Portables 700 Mobiles

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TETRA for Rail

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TETRA for Rail

Typical voice and data requirements
Dispatchers & operational centre Drivers Trackside workers On-board communication system Security personnel Ticketing & service personnel Shunting yards, depot workers & technical maintenance teams Fire Services, Ambulance & Police in case of emergency Public announcements & information display systems Signalling control & status Technical data & telemetry for train control system
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TETRA for Rail

Examples of TetraFlex applications
Integrated on-train communication system Central traffic management Geo-positioning integration into vehicle location tracking systems for real-time timetables & journey information Open or predefined text messages between operational centre & trains Emergency procedures with call-back request to the dispatcher for activating ambience listening & recording of voice Integration into personal announcement (PA) & public information display systems Integration into signalling systems Integration into SCADA systems for alarms & failures Central voice recording
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TETRA for Rail

Key TetraFlex features for rail & metro communications
Full redundancy for 100% channel availability & accessibility at all times IP65 protected housing for direct installation in harsh environments Compact design Easy & quick scalability without interruption of operation Reliability: redundancy, back-ups & no single point of failure Low power consumption Free choice of terminal suppliers Easily accessible API for easy integration into third party systems High cost effectiveness
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TETRA for Public Safety

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Italy Province of Lombardy

Includes Milan (1.3 m. pop) 100 base stations 60 Command & Control Centers Distributed architecture IP connectivity for ease of backbone integration Easily expandable for network coverage & capacity PSTN interface & recording solutions Full interoperability between vendor products
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Hot Topics
TETRA and Wideband/Broadband/LTE
Wideband Solution

TETRA interoperable networks

Group Bridge

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TetraFlex Wideband Solution

WiFi

IP/Internet

LTE

Cable

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TetraFlex Group Bridge

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Conclusion For TETRA

TetraFlex Simplifying Advanced Communications TetraFlex offers a single infrastructure that caters for the critical communications requirements for organisations With exception of high speed data, a customer can install TetraFlex with the knowledge that all critical site requirements are met. TETRA is the only product that can combine all these features: True multi-site Trunking Full Duplex Calls True multi-vendor Open Standard Ruthless PTT pre-emption Integrated GPS SDS Messaging (Text and Status) Application Gateways
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4 Slot TDMA
Seamless Site Roaming Circuit switched and Packet Data SIP Telephony Integration

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Questions?

Jim.s@gmgsolutions.com.au
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