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Founded in 2002, the company has expanded across the world with a network of over 100 partners that both sell and provide local support for its market-leading solutions. Sepura is the market leader in more than 30 countries worldwide and its global customer base spans the public safety and military, public transport and airports, utilities and other commercial sectors.

In May 2012, Sepura acquired 3T

Communications AG, now Sepura Systems, who design and manufacture TETRA infrastructure systems, predominantly for customers in sectors such as chemicals, manufacturing, oil & gas and utilities. Sepura is now able to offer complete TETRA communications solutions, ranging from single base stations and multiple site network infrastructure, through radio terminals to a full suite of radio applications.

Sepura is a global leader in the

design, manufacture and supply

of TETRA digital radios, systems

and applications.

CONTENTS

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eXTRAS SOLO Base Station

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eXTRAS FR400 Base Station

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eXTRAS System Architecture

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eXTRAS

Dispatcher and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)

9

Subscriber Management

10

Gateways (PSTN/SDS/Packet Data)

11

eXTRAS Network Management System

12

Network Planning and Coverage Prediction

13

Network Installation, Commissioning and Validation

14

Post-installation Support, Services and Training

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Full Network Management

eXTRAS

SOLO BASE STATION

FEATURES

Small and compact Deployable individually

or in a network of single- and multi-carrier base stations

Low energy consumption (130W) Provides full TETRA

functionality with 25W output

Conforms to all relevant ETSI-Standards and TIP specifications

High receiver sensitivity Extended fall-back

mode and duplicate user database End-to-End and Air

Interface encryption

BENEFITS

Easily transportable Outstanding operational efficiency Provides excellent back-up facility Full range of management tools (gateways, dispatcher etc) Absence of mast-mounting requirement simplifies installation and maintenance Provides excellent security capabilities eXTRAS SOLO is a compact single-carrier base station. The SOLO builds on the established advantages of the eXTRAS range, but in a compact format, to meet the requirements of users with limited space availability. It offers leading edge, spectrum-efficient, TETRA base station IP connectivity in a very limited footprint. There is also the possibility of using two SOLOs together, either by utilising their dual carrier capability to expand capacity or using them in redundant configuration to provide a back-up facility.

FEATURES

Standard compact PCI technology provides a future-proofed platform Up to 8 carriers

per base station Standard 19 inch

rack mounting Fully IP compatible Output of 25 Watts

per carrier at duplexer and 40 Watts per carrier at base station Receiver equalizer

and 2 channel diversity

BENEFITS

Minimises cost through low power usage Multiple power

supply alarm and fall-back options Offers support to data applications by providing secondary control channel Hot-pluggable modules allow live replacements without impacting communications Extended fall-back

mode offers reassurance in the event of interconnect failure eXTRAS FR400 base station is a

modular system. Up to 8 transceivers and various antenna combinations and repeaters are supported. It can operate either in stand-alone mode

or as part of a networked configuration where it is able to provide single cell operation, even when isolated from the rest of the network.

eXTRAS

eXTRAS

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

FEATURES

Flexible system architecture Scalable from small networks to

large nationwide systems Full IP-based architecture Redundancy for base station,

switches and gateways

Star, ring or mixed system topology Open system architecture,

software interfaces/API Network connection via E1,

ISDN, IP or Fibre

The eXtensible Trunked Radio System (eXTRAS) is a comprehensive portfolio of TETRA infrastructure, providing full voice and data functionality for critical communications. eXTRAS’ reliability is field-proven by over 100 deployed systems operating, without interruption, in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

BENEFITS

Full TETRA functionality in fall-back mode allows stand-alone operation Communications flexibility through

the provision of gateways to IP, SIP, ISDN, analogue radio and GSM Low power consumption brings

reduced operational costs Optimised performance through

receiver diversity and equalisation Both SOLO and FR400 can be used

FEATURES

Standard PC hardware Integrated SDS (Short

Data Service) and status-messaging

Multi-language support Intuitive and simple

user interface

AVL software and eXTRAS LAN Dispatcher co-exist on a single platform

BENEFITS

Easy integration with VoIP-based LAN/WAN link Software interface

(API) for integrating 3rd party applications User interface for set up

of DGNA (Dynamic Group Number Allocation) Local recording and playback of voice calls Detailed AVL information

– subscriber ISSI and time stamp AVL maps updated

in real time The eXTRAS Dispatcher represents a complete and convenient solution for command and control dispatch positions. A Dispatcher Application Programming Interface (API) is available for easy integration of customised applications, while the eXTRAS Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) feature is an essential add-on to improve dispatching efficiency.

eXTRAS

DISPATCHER AND AUTOMATIC

VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL)

SUBSCRIBER

MANAGEMENT

FEATURES

Enables registration of radios and individual subscribers onto a system Enables definition of subscriber class Manages subscriber permissions Provides capability

to work offline and then publish to the base station An intuitive tool for

systems managers

BENEFITS

Intuitive user interface Supports Windows 7 Interacts with

Network Manager Keeps live data and

working data separate This module provides a comprehensive subscriber

management capability, providing system managers with the means to control the key aspects of subscribers’ activity.

Facilitating communication with / via other systems is crucial. Gateways provide the key interface between Sepura base stations and other critical systems. Specifically;

• The SDS Gateway facilitates the use and sending of text messaging. It allows text messaging into / out of a dispatcher, which is particularly relevant in a control room environment. It allows storing and forwarding of SDS messages, for when a subscriber is not on the network, and also enables the network load to be reduced, as SDS messages received do not then need to be re-transmitted over the air.

• The PABX Gateway facilitates voice communications on the public telephone network, thus enabling users to make phone calls from their TETRA radio to office-based workers and to members of the public.

• The Packet Data Gateway facilitates the use of IP based data transmission between subscriber and network.

FEATURES

Stand-alone gateways Sit on separate infrastructure (standard laptops) Dedicated applications

BENEFITS

Allow the solution to be designed to the requirements of the customer No specialist hardware

means cost of ownership is reduced

Reliability, robustness and speed of operation

GATEWAYS

Integral to eXTRAS is the Network Management System (NMS), enabling the configuration and management of the system and the operational monitoring of alarms and other parameters.

FEATURES

Configuration management system Subscriber management system Security management system Traffic load and statistic

management system SNMP-based fault

management system

BENEFITS

Allowing accounts for different roles and password policies Allocation of network

resources Graphical network

management

Generating traffic reports Allows configuration

of network elements Collecting and presenting

system alarms

eXTRAS

NETWORK

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

SUMMARY

Fundamental network design Co-operation with site planners Use of coverage prediction tools Licence applications Planning and implementation of FAT / SAT

BENEFITS

Reduces project risk Flexible approach Access to considerable

expertise and experience Single point of contact

for customers Swift resolution

of any Issues Many organisations need assistance and guidance with the establishment of their TETRA radio network. One of our key service offerings is designed to facilitate this process.

NETWORK

PLANNING AND

SUMMARY

Capacity to undertake: - Installation - Commissioning - Validation of our networks Comprehensive guidance Detailed implementation expertise Experience working closely with all other teams used in the deployment of communications networks

BENEFITS

Access to highly experienced Sepura team Flexible approach Resource available to meet customers’ timescales Reduced bureaucracy Speedier implementation of network Once procured, the actual implementation of a network is a complex task and Sepura Systems offers considerable understanding of this area. Working very closely with architects, site planners and other customer-appointed suppliers, Sepura Systems offers an enviable level of expertise and experience.

NETWORK

INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING

AND VALIDATION

Some customers wish to outsource the management of their TETRA network to enable them to concentrate wholly on their core business or activity. We offer a comprehensive network management capability to meet this requirement. A growing number of customers have decided that opting for a full network management service is their most cost-effective choice. For them, knowing that any changes that are needed can be expedited quickly and without fuss and that any issue will be spotted, regardless of when it happens, is of great value.

SUMMARY

Complete

outsourced network management capability Comprehensive and

flexible packages to suit individual requirements 24-hour monitoring

BENEFITS

Access to subject experts without the need to add to overheads Flexibility of approach Access to experienced

personnel with unrivalled knowledge and understanding

POST-INSTALLATION

FULL NETWORK

MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

Training on network management Fleet mapping Analysis of Call Data

Records (CDR) Grade of service

management

BENEFITS

Wide range of services Flexible approach Access to our expertise

and experience Enables users to

maximise return from their investment For customers that do not need or want to fully outsource the management of their network, Sepura Systems offers a suite of services. These are designed to meet the changes and challenges that are always required post-installation, to cope with alterations in personnel, network requirements, the physical environment or operational issues.