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Professional TETRA Data Modem

TMO-100 and TETRA Test Set

Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH


Stephanie Piciorgros (MBA)
Claudiastrasse 5
51149 Cologne * Germany
Funk-Electronic Piciorgros GmbH

1 TETRA System Structure for Data Applications


Data applications for utilities, water/ wastewater, gas and oil and similar applications
can be operated in different ways. Polling protocols, polling protocols (also) using
unsolicited messaging, protocols based on serial communication and protocols based on
IP communication.
The TETRA infrastructure can also be used in different ways to communicate the data
messages from one or more SCADA server(s) to the data outstations: SDS
communication, Packet Switched Data and Multi Slot Packet Data.

1.1 Serial Protocols on TETRA


Serial protocols can be sent as SDS or with PD.
When sending as SDS messages care should be taken, as the lengths of SDS messages
differ from infrastructure to infrastructure, so it may take more time to transmit with
SDS when the SDS length is not using the full TETRA specification of 254 bytes per
SDS message.
When sending data messages with PD (that will be the users choice if the TETRA
infrastructure does not support SSCH and he wants to avoid too much SDS traffic on
the MCCH), the serial data will be framed into an UDP/IP data frame and sent on traffic
channels.

1.2 IP protocols on TETRA


1.2.1 TETRA Packet Data Feature

When using IP communication over the TETRA network from end to end (SCADA
server to data outstation), the TETRA PD feature is the best choice. In this case one or
more TETRA time slots can be used simultaneously for the data transport (three time
slots on the first carrier, four on each of the additional RF carriers on the same BS).
It is important to know that on each PD traffic channel more than one MS (outstation)
can operate in semi parallel when Packet Data Channel Sharing is enabled on the
infrastructure. Even if simultaneous operation on a single time slot is not essentially
needed it is important to enable the packet data channel sharing, because once the data
communication between the SCADA server and the outstation is completed, the MS
will stay on the PDCH until the Ready Timer (MS and Infra) has been elapsed which
usually takes 3-5 seconds. And without packet data channel sharing this timeslot will be
blocked and the SwMi will report on a new data transmission request from the SCADA
Server with No Resources.
End-to-End IP communication is easy to install on TETRA infrastructures, because no
special data gateway needs to be installed on the SCADA server side and a simple IP
connection from SCADA Server to the SwMi (please contact your Infrastructure
manufacturer for more details) without any special API can be used.
1.2.2 TCP and UDP Protocols

With Packet Switched Data or Multi Slot Packet Data, IP communication can be used
on TETRA infrastructures. But when using standard PC applications like SCADA
servers and TCP/IP (Protocols like: DNP3/IP, Modbus/IP, IEC60870-5-104), the
timeouts of the TCP/IP link are often too short to guarantee a smooth and effective data
communication over the TETRA network. Therefore the TCP/IP timing has to be
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adjusted on the SCADA server (mostly changes in the Windows registry are needed) to
ensure a proper operation over TETRA.
In comparison to the TCP-Protocols, UDP is more efficient for TETRA because it does
not use any additional logical handshaking and it can be seen similar as serial data
protocols, where the SCADA Server and its data timeouts control the communication
link.

1.3 TETRA Data Gateway for Serial Protocols


To avoid a data bottle neck on the TETRA network air interface on the SCADA
servers side (here all data to and from all outstations has to pass from the SCADA
server to the TETRA infrastructure) a TETRA Data Gateway should be used between
SCADA server and TETRA SwMi.
The TETRA Data Gateway will receive all serial data frames from the SCADA Server
and will send it using a special API (in TETRA this interface is not specified, so each
TETRA infrastructure manufacture will have its own interface) to the data outstations.

1.3.1 Gateway Routing Table

Serial protocols will always contain (there may be some exceptions on proprietary user
protocols) a destination address. Care has to be taken to NOT USE TETRA group
communication but send the serial data to an individual ISSI for each single data
outstation. Therefore the TETRA Data Server needs to convert the serial data protocol
received from the SCADA server into a TETRA message to be sent to an individual
MS.

1.3.2 Gateway Data Compression

In many cases protocols for utilities, water, wastewater, gas and oil, (more) are not very
efficient and can contain a lot of 00 or FF or similar data. In this case data
compression is useful to minimize the load and to use the TETRA network in the most
efficient way.

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1.4 Optimizing the Data Throughput on TETRA networks


1.4.1 Data Throughput with SDS Communication

When polling data (requesting data from the outstation) - using e.g. the Modbus RTU
protocol with an SDS message of about 10-15 bytes for the poll request and 100 bytes
of responding data - a complete polling cycle in a live network will need about 1,5
seconds (not including the field device (PLC) latency!). During that time period the
TETRA network (time slots) will not be used efficient and most of the time being in
idle state not carrying any data.
When splitting the SCADA Server into several polling nodes and polling
simultaneously on the same timeslot(s) the data throughput can be increased
substantially. De facto up to four (depending on the infrastructure) polling nodes on a
single time slot will (also) increase the data throughput by four times. Care has to be
taken in this scenario, because the single response time for a single polling request can
be increased, and a suggested value for the SCADA Server polling timeout is about 3
seconds
1.4.2 Data Throughput with PD communication

As already mentioned above, it is essential that on Packet Data communication, the


TETRA channel sharing for all of the used packet data channels has to be enabled,
otherwise each single data communication to a single outstation device will block the
used timeslot (logic channel) for the pre-programmed SwMi and MS Ready Timer.
And as the data packets can be in different sizes and the outstation can respond with
different latency, the Ready Timer should be chosen not too short (suggested: 5
seconds).

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1.5 TETRA Network architectures


1.5.1 SCADA Control Room linked to TETRA via Master Radio and TETRA Air
Interface

1.5.2 SCADA Application using a SDS Gateway (no Air Interface on Control Room site)

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1.5.3 SCADA Application using a Packet Data Gateway (no Air Interface on Control
Room site)

1.5.4 SCADA Application using IP to IP Communication over PD or MSPD (no Air


Interface on Control Room site)

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1.6 TMO-100 Data Modem Features


1.6.1 TMO-100 Data Modem

The TMO-100 TETRA Data Modem fulfils all Requirements for Data Communication
over TETRA infrastructure.
The unit is a full functional and transparent IP Data Modem that does not need any
additional commands or actions from the connected data concentrator or PLC for
establishing the PPP context and the IP link.

1.6.2 TMO-100 General and Protocol Features

- TETRA IP Data Modem with RJ-45 10/100 T-Base connector


- Automatic PPP context set up after power on
- UDP and TCP/IP
- Embedded router function with NAT and Port Forwarding,
- Port Forwarding pre sets for DBP3/IP, Modbus/IP, IEC60870-5-104
- Embedded Web-Server for Set up and Configuration
- Copy Configuration to/from PC using TFTP protocol

1.6.3 TMO-100 TETRA Features

- TETRA RF output power class 3 (3 Watt)


- Automatic PPP context set up
- SNMP/Trap on TETRA exceptions (Power up, Network lost, Low RSSI)
- TETRA Black List, White List, Forbidden Cell feature
- Remote Configuration over the TETRA Network (Register access)

1.6.4 TMO-100 Certificates and Approvals

- CE Certified (BABT, see attached)


- IOP Certificates (Several Infrastructures, see www.TetraModem.com Download)
- Industry Canada Certifies
- FCC approved

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2 Piciorgros Reference and Experience


2.1 Piciorgros Experience:
Piciorgros (The company was founded in 1995) is a TETRA core manufacturer with its
own TETRA product since 2008 and experience in TETRA software and hardware
technology. Our main focus is TETRA for SCADA, Telemetry and Telecontrol
applications in Water Wastewater, Gas and Oil, Utilities, Electricity Companies and
many other applications.

Deployed TETRA Projects


2011 2012 2013 2014

SONATRACH Algeria

JCP Johannesburg City Power (ZA) 1000+

CLP China Light and Power Hong Kong

Bucharest Airport

TETRA Projects 2014 +


2014 2015 2016 2017
CREOS (Luxemburg)

JCP Johannesburg City Power (ZA)

CLP China Light and Power Hong Kong

Meralco Philippines

UAE Atlas Telecom

Aggreko

Logitek

Roll Out POC/Order Prod.Selected

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2.2 Some Piciorgros SCADA Projects:


Street Lighting

JCP Johannesburg City Power Johannesburg, South Africa


Infrastructure: Rohill
Number of Units Sold: 1000
- SCADA Application
- Street Lighting Control (with Philips)
- Mini Substations

Smart Meter

CLP China Light and Power Hong Kong


Infrastructure: Cassidian, Hytera (Former R&S)
Final number of Modems: 700-1000
- Smart Meter reading
- SCADA
- Other applications

Gas and Oil

Aramco Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Pilot)


Infrastructure: Cassidian
- Cathodic Protection

Sonatrach Algeria
Infrastructure: Etelm
Number of Units Sold: 150
- Other applications

Germany
- GVG Rhein Erft, 150 Stations CP-Application
- Gas Supply City of Hrth

Tunisia
- STEG-Gas, pipeline control of the international Algeria-Italy pipeline

Estonia
- Gas Supply and Control with Siemens PLC Type S7-315

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Water- and Wastewater Monitoring

Algeria
- Control of water pumps and lift stations

Afghanistan and Korea


- SCADA control of freshwater pumps and wells

Some Projects for Water- and Wastewater in Germany:


- Water monitoring in chemical production Bayer-Dormagen,
- Others: Wasserversorgung Altusried, Stadt Osnabrck, Klranlage Krefeld,
Stadt Duisburg, Stadt Brilon, Stadt Bielefeld, Stadt Dren, Stadt Papenburg,
Stadt Waldsassen, Stadt Bblingen-Schwippe

Mining

Germany
- Open Pit Mining ( Water Level Control ) Tagebau Hambach, Germany

Turkey
- Mining Application DMO Mode

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Utilities

Germany
- Surface Mining Hambach,
Control of 80 Pump Stations

Chile
- SAESA, sociedad austral de electricidad
Power Measurement and Control

Korea
- Samsung Electronics Onyang Factory
Radio Controlled Power Management

Asia
- Utility ( Energy Companies ) Pole Mounted Switches
President Palace

Traffic Management Systems and Car Parking Routing

Germany
- ICE Warning-System on Interstate A9, A1, A2 (Bremicker)
- Car Park Routing in the following cities:
Lippstadt, Ulm, Timmendorfer Strand, Dsseldorf, Ingolstadt, Limburg, Arena
Hamburg, Soest, Rinteln, Gelsenkirchen,

Austria
- Car Park Routing Salzburg ( Siemens )
- Car Park Routing Bregenz ( Dambach )

Luxemburg
- Car Park Routing Luxemburg ( Siemens )

Switzerland
- Car Park Routing Bern ( Siemens )

Egypt

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- Car Park Routing Cairo ( Scheid und Bachmann )

Industrial Application

India
- Cement Industry: Maihar Cements, Aditya Cements, Vikram Cements,
Rajashree Cements, Ultratech Awarpur, Binani Cements, Ambuja Cements,
JK Cements, ACC Chaibasa, Ambuja Eastern,
- Steel Companies: Durgapur Steel Plant, Bhilai Steel Plant,
Bokaro Stelle Plant Grasim Rawan, Tata Steel

Korea
- Samsung Soowon Factory:
Energy Control of Steam Energy

Middle-East Africa Region:


- Cement Industry: Citi Cement Riyath,
Saudi Cement Damman, Obajan Cement Nigeria

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3 Commercial Facts

3.1 Warranty
TMO-100 and all accessories have a warranty of 12 month. If devices need to be
holding on stock, they can be locked and later unlocked by a pin code that can be
requested from Piciorgros. Warranty then will start from the date when getting the pin
code for unlocking the device

3.2 Software upgrade and debugging


Piciorgros assumes that the devices will be put on the field after a performance test
where all features will be tested with the infrastructure used and an additional FAT.
In case of software upgrade of the modems due to unknown problems, or due to
changes on the infra software or due to changes on infra features, Piciorgros will not be
the responsible party for doing the upgrade or changes in the filed.
Nevertheless Piciorgros will provide all software upgrades free of charge (not including
new features for the TMO-100 TETRA Data Modems)

3.3 Training for Commissioning, Configuration and Trouble Shooting


Piciorgros offers training for commissioning, set up and troubleshooting.

3.4 Tools and Software for Commissioning and Set up


The TMO-100 can be configured by using a simple PC or Laptop using an IP cable. No
additional configuration or programming software is needed.

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4 Pricing
4.1 Price per one unit

Price per unit


Data Modem: Remarks
in Euro

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100 1.350,- protocols
This is a non I/O device!

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100/DA1 1.680,- protocols
16DI, 8DO, 4AI

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100/DA2 1.530,- protocols
16DI, 8DO, no analog ports

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100/DA3 1.580,- protocols
16DI, 16DO

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100/DA4 1.650,- protocols
16DI, 8DO, 4AO

Including SDS communication, embedded Web-Server, 2


serial interfaces, Ethernet interface, Multiple serial
TMO-100/DA5 1.960,- protocols
16DI, 8DO, 2AI, 2AO

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Price per unit


TETRA Options: Remarks
in Euro

Includes PPP, embedded Router


Packet Data 210,- Multiple IP Protocols

Multi Slot Packet Data 480,- Packet Data needed

SCCH 190,- TETRA Feature SCCH

Air Interface Encryption 130,- TETRA Feature AIE

Authentication 110,- TETRA Feature Authentication

TETRA Key Loader (With Dongle)


Key Loader Package 1500,- Only one is needed for creating the keys

Voice Interface for Microphone / Speaker handset.


Voice Option 150,- Connected via 8 pin RJ45 connector
(Voice excludes I/O)

Softwareupgrade OverTheAir
OTA 190,- (using SDS Communication)

Enables the TMO-100 to play back pre-recorded voice


TMO-100 Voice Alarm (alarm-) messages to individual or group destinations in
180,-
Option the TETRA network. For triggering the messages the
PicoLogo application platform is required.

TGW-100 Price per unit Remarks


(TETRA Gateway) in Euro

TGW-100/RACK 1.800,- 19" Rack mounted TETRA Gateway Packed Data/SDS


Ref.: FSD 2.11.4
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TETRA Gateway TGW-100R for Packet data and SDS. The


rack contains a redundant power supply and four slots for the
TGW-100R TETRA Packet Data and SDS Gateway.
Two serial RS-232 Ports, two Ethernet Ports

19" Rack Enclosure for TETRA Gateway TGW-100R


with redundant hot plugging power supply19 inch rack for
TGW-100R professional TETRA gateway TGW-100R for Packet Data and
4.800,-
SDS. The rack contains a redundant power supply and four
slots for the TGW-100R TETRA Packet Data and SDS
Gateway.

PicoLogo Application Price per unit Remarks


Interface (MicroPLC): in Euro

Embedded Micro PLC for TMO-100 TETRA Data


PicoLogoTM 270,- Modem

PicoLogoTM Graphical Graphical User Interface (Editor), Compiler and Loader.


1.590,-
Editor for PC License for one PC

PicoLogoTM Graphical Graphical User Interface (Editor), Compiler and Loader.


490,-
Editor for PC Additional License

Speaker-Microphone Price per unit Remarks


handset: in Euro

Handset 80,- TETRA Speaker-Microphone Headset for TMO-100

Price per unit


TETRA Test Set: Remarks
in Euro

TETRA Test set, complete with iPad Mini, PC based


TTS-2000 6.800,- Software, Antenna, Power Supply and Car Charger Cable

TETRA Test set, PC based Software, Antenna, Power


TTS-2000 w/o iPad 6.500,- Supply and Car Charger Cable

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To be used where you do not have GPS coverage like in


TTS manual App 1.800,- tunnels or underground or where officials do not want to
(add-on, TTS-2000 needed) use Google Maps and instead their own maps

Shows all TETRA carriers in Spectrum Analyzer View


that can be received at the current location. NMC and
TTS AirScan App 2.600,- MCC, RSSI level and Channel are displayed.
(add-on, TTS-2000 needed) Additionally the AirScan App offers a TETRA Base
Station monitor.

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4.2 Discounts, Terms and Conditions


Discounts applicable for TMO-100, TTS-1000, TGW-100

Starting March 1st 2014:

1+ 20%
25+ 28%
100+ 35%
1000+ 38%

Discounts applicable for accessories

5% (antennas, connectors, batteries, power supplies, etc)

Payment Terms
(this is the payment terms we are normally using for our dealers, but this is fully
negotiable)

Bank Transfer 30 days after invoice date for orders (accumulated)


Single orders that exceed an amount of 20.000 Euro: Bank Transfer 40% prepay
before production and 60% 30 days after invoice against Bank Warranty
Payment by bank transfer to the account Stadtsparkasse Koeln or Deutsche Bank

Remarks:
1) The discount mentioned above refers to our Web based end user price list. From the
discount the dealer / reseller gets from Piciorgros, he has to provide "his" discount to
"his" end user as needed without further interaction from Piciorgros.
2) The above mentioned discount include only devices manufactured by Piciorgros such
as TMO, TAS, PEM (Expansion Modules)
3) Antennas, Cables, Software, Voice Handset, and other Accessories may have no or a
different discount

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