Centre for Development of Advanced Computing A National Centre of Excellence and a premier R & D institution Autonomous society under MeitY, Govt. of India
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C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram An ISO 9001-2008 certified premier R&D Institution involved in the design, development and deployment of world class electronic and IT solutions, for the economic and human advancement Genesis: 1974-Keltron R&D, 1988 GoI ERDC-I, 2003 CDAC-T 800 plus staff members
Areas of Activities Strategic Electronics Hardware Design Power Electronics Broadcast & Communications Control & Instrumentation Health Informatics, Medical Electronics Cyber Security Model Shop, Pilot Production, Technology Promotion Centre
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Domains and Expertise Communication Protocols Communication Algorithms Embedded Systems RF Transceivers Baseband Signal Processing Complex/Compact PCBs Software Engineering 3D modeling/packaging
TETRA TErrestrial Trunked RAdio an ETSI standard for digital mobile radio communication Similar to GSM, but for Professional Mobile Radio users Open standard - offers interoperability of equipment and networks from different manufacturers Standardised Air Interface, Inter System Interface & Gateway Interface A potential replacement for analog and proprietary digital systems
TETRA Parameters Modulation Carrier spacing & rate Duplex spacing Access method User data rate Protected data rate Vocoder Speech code rate π/4 DQPSK 25 KHz, 36 kbps 10 MHz TDMA with 4 timeslots 7.2 kbps 2.4 kbps and 4.8 kbps Algebraic CELP (4.567 kbps) 4.8 kbps
C-DAC TETRA Roadmap 2003 Handheld Radio 2005 Base Station Ver 1 2008 Base Station Ver 2 2009 PSTN, VoIP, Analog Gateways 2010 Portable TETRA Base Station 2011 Base Station with Encryption 2012 TETRA Voice Logger 2014 2015 Handheld Radio TETRA new version Key Loader with Encryption 2018 CTN Release 5.0 SCATTER TAIAT Disaster Management System
The Portfolio TETRA Base Station (Xtreme, Portable and Micro) Base Station Terminal / Standalone System Manager Central Base Station Controller (TETRA Network Manager) TETRA Mobile Station (Handheld, Vehicle/Desktop Mount) Radio Charging Station Dispatcher Workstation Authentication Centre ISDN/PSTN Gateway VoIP (SIP) Gateway Analog Gateway Voice Logger Radio Location Tracking System TETRA Key Loader Data Terminal
CTN Operation Modes Network Mode System can have multiple Base Stations interconnected through IP network. Full set of functions, features and facilities are enabled. Ideal for large coverage area deployment where the multiple cells interconnected through IP forms a complete network. Standalone Mode System will have minimal set of components required for establishing basic TETRA communication. Can have only one Base Station and have only limited features. Suitable for isolated operations where only single cell coverage is envisaged.
CTN - Network Mode Optional components
Multi-site CTN
CTN - Standalone Mode Optional components
Application Areas Emergency services like disaster management centres, fire departments, ambulance etc. Public safety network Defence and Para-military services On-board communication system for Naval platforms Railway Signalling and Communication, including metro Industrial Automation Coast Guard and Border Security Seaports and airports Mobile Communication System for VIP security Communication system for Prison Administration Smart City communication based on private network
Why CTN? Fully indigenous technology based on open standard Cost-effective solution Highly flexible, scalable and customizable Supports 3-level security Authentication Air Interface Encryption End-to-end Encryption Option for porting indigenous encryption algorithm Maintenance and support Infrastructure interoperable with multi-vendor radios
Why CTN? Guaranteed resource availability Security of the highest order Speech and data transmission capability Point-to-point, group and broadcast calls Emergency calls and Priority calls Individual and group messaging Dispatcher functions like Dynamic Management of talk groups, Call prioritization, Call monitoring etc. Hierarchical distribution of subscribers Exceptional Network Resilience - BS fall back mode, DMO Scalability from 1 to 999 Base Stations in a network Radio stun/kill Interface to other communication networks
Communication Features (TETRA) Fast call set-up (as low as 300ms) Calls Half duplex, Full duplex, Group, Broadcast, Priority, Emergency Messaging - Individual, Group Supplementary Services Late Entry Dynamic Group Number Assignment Ambience Listening by Dispatcher Discreet Listening by Dispatcher Call Authorized by Dispatcher Talking Party Identification Preemptive Priority Call Calling Line Identification Presentation Calling Line Identification Restriction Barring of Incoming & Outgoing Calls
Security Features (TETRA) Authentication Encryption Air Interface Encryption End to End Encryption OTAR (Over The Air Rekeying) Radio stun/kill
ToT Approach 1. Separate ToT/Licensing for each product 2. Phased approach - initially for a subset 3. ToT for Hardware ToT Fee 4. Licensing for software Embedded software components per unit license fee Software products running on COTS platforms per node license fee Diagnostic software to enable testing, debugging and validation Free of cost as part of ToT 5. Technology/License fee: Decided by ToT Committee
ToT As Is ToT covers complete product - including packaging ToT partner permitted to customize the design for improving the usability/ruggedness or to impart product/brand individuality. With prior written approval of C-DAC. Any such modification shall not degrade the performance/reliability/usability of the system nullify C-DAC s credits on the body of the product change C-DAC s right over the technology transferred
ToT To Be Modified ToT partner takes responsibility for ruggedizing and packaging In consultation with C-DAC Product deployment with prior approval from C-DAC Extra effort required from C-DAC for incorporating modifications would be chargeable on a case-to-case basis
Phase-1 ToT/Licensing 1. Micro TETRA Base Station (ToT as is + License) 2. TETRA Vehicle Mount/Desktop Radio (ToT to be modified + License) 3. TETRA Handheld Radio (ToT to be modified + License) 4. Radio Charging Station (ToT as is ) 5. Voice Logger (License) 6. Authentication Centre (License) 7. TETRA Key Loader (ToT to be modified + License)
Deliverables - ToT Product Description & Technical Specifications PCB Gerber Files Part List, Vendor details Fabrication and Assembly documents Test Plan & Procedure Installation & Operations Manual Support for testing the pilot units manufactured by the ToT recipient
Xtreme TETRA Base Station High power, high capacity base station Enhanced coverage with Dual Diversity Digital Receiver with enhanced sensitivity All types of calls including Simplex, Duplex, Group, Broadcast and Circuit Mode Data Late Entry, Group Priority Scanning Call pre-emption, priority calls, emergency calls Individual/Group messaging services like SDS-TL, SDS Type1/Type2/Type3, Predefined/User-defined status messages etc. Supplementary services like Late Entry, Call Authorized by Dispatcher, Ambience Listening, Discreet Listening and Dynamic Grouping.
Xtreme TETRA Base Station Supplementary services like Late Entry, Call Authorized by Dispatcher, Ambience Listening, Discreet Listening and Dynamic Grouping. Mutual Authentication / Encryption Class 3 with fall back option to Class 1 Option for porting proprietary encryption algorithms End-to-end Encryption call support Fast and easy configuration and installation Support for both standalone and network mode operation Full IP networking Interface to any IP network with Star, Ring or Meshed configuration over Optical Fiber, Microwave, LAN, Satellite etc. Distributed database with flexible soft switching Intelligent fallback modes Built-in resilience for IP connectivity Remote Monitoring Efficient performance/health monitoring from remote station
Xtreme TETRA Base Station Standard TETRA V+D Air Interface ETS 300 392 2 Frequency Band Duplex Spacing Carrier Separation Channel Data Rate Speech Code Rate Modulation Access Method User Data Rate Protected Data Rate Tx. Power Carrier Support Receiver Sensitivity Trunking Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension in mm (WxDxH) Weight Operating Temperature 380 to 390 / 410 to 420 MHz (Reception) 390 to 400 / 420 to 430 MHz (Transmission) 10 MHz 25 KHz 36 kbps 4.8 kbps Pi/4 DQPSK TDMA with 4 time-slots 7.2 kbps per timeslot 2.4 Kbps and 4.8 Kbps Power Class 1, configurable up to 40 W per carrier Configurable from 1 to 8 carriers -115 dbm Message Trunking 48V DC, 85-264 V AC, 50/60 Hz 900 W (for 2 carriers) 550x500x750 (for 2 carriers) ~ 75 Kg (for 2 carriers) -20 to 55 o C
Portable TETRA Base Station Can be fitted inside a vehicle Digital Receiver with enhanced sensitivity All types of calls including Simplex, Duplex, Group, Broadcast and Circuit Mode Data Late Entry, Group Priority Scanning Call pre-emption, priority calls, emergency calls Individual/Group messaging services like SDS-TL, SDS Type1/Type2/Type3, Predefined/User-defined status messages etc. Supplementary services like Late Entry, Call Authorized by Dispatcher, Ambience Listening, Discreet Listening and Dynamic Grouping.
Portable TETRA Base Station Mutual Authentication / Encryption Class 3 with fall back option to Class 1 End-to-end Encryption call support Fast and easy configuration and installation Support for both standalone and networked mode operation Full IP networking Interface to any IP network with Star, Ring or Meshed configuration over Optical Fiber, Microwave, LAN, Satellite etc. Distributed database with flexible soft switching Intelligent fallback modes Built-in resilience for IP connectivity Remote Monitoring Efficient performance/health monitoring from remote station
Portable TETRA Base Station Standard TETRA V+D Air Interface ETS 300 392 2 Frequency Band 380 to 390 / 410 to 420 MHz (Reception) 390 to 400 / 420 to 430 MHz (Transmission) Duplex Spacing Carrier Separation Channel Data Rate Speech Code Rate Modulation Access Method User Data Rate Protected Data Rate Tx. Power Carrier Support Receiver Sensitivity Trunking Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension in mm (WxDxH) Weight Operating Temperature 10 MHz 25 KHz 36 kbps 4.8 kbps Pi/4 DQPSK TDMA with 4 time-slots 7.2 kbps per timeslot 2.4 Kbps and 4.8 Kbps Single carrier mode Configurable up to 15 W 2 carrier mode - Configurable up to 5 W per carrier Configurable up to 4 carriers, with reduced power -115 dbm Message Trunking 48V DC, 85-264 V AC, 50/60 Hz available with external power converter. For vehicle mount operation - 24V DC. 280 W 475x400x180 ~ 20 Kg -20 to 55 o C
Micro TETRA Base Station Micro form factor IP65 rated Suitable for indoor and outdoor deployment Vehicle mountable Digital Receiver with enhanced sensitivity All types of calls including Simplex, Duplex, Group, Broadcast and Circuit Mode Data Late Entry, Group Priority Scanning Call pre-emption, priority calls, emergency calls Individual/Group messaging services like SDS-TL, SDS Type1/Type2/Type3, Predefined/User-defined status messages etc. Supplementary services like Late Entry, Call Authorized by Dispatcher, Ambience Listening, Discreet Listening and Dynamic Grouping. Mutual Authentication / Encryption Class 3 with fall back option to Class 1
Micro TETRA Base Station End-to-end Encryption call support Fast and easy configuration and installation Support for both standalone and networked mode operation Full IP networking Interface to any IP network with Star, Ring or Meshed configuration over Optical Fiber, Microwave, LAN, Satellite etc. Distributed database with flexible soft switching Intelligent fallback modes Built-in resilience for IP connectivity Remote Monitoring Efficient performance/health monitoring from remote station
Micro TETRA Base Station Standard TETRA V+D Air Interface ETS 300 392 2 Frequency Band 380 to 390 / 410 to 420 MHz (Reception) 390 to 400 / 420 to 430 MHz (Transmission) Duplex Spacing 10 MHz Carrier Separation 25 KHz Channel Data Rate 36 kbps Speech Code Rate 4.8 kbps Modulation Pi/4 DQPSK Access Method TDMA with 4 time-slots User Data Rate 7.2 kbps per timeslot Protected Data Rate 2.4 Kbps and 4.8 Kbps Tx. Power Single carrier mode Configurable up to 6.3 W 2 carrier mode - Configurable up to 2.5 W per carrier Carrier Support Configurable up to 4 carriers, with reduced power Receiver Sensitivity -115 dbm Trunking Message Trunking Power Supply 48V DC, 85-264 V AC, 50/60 Hz available with external power converter. For vehicle mount operation - 24V DC. Power Consumption 200 W Dimension in mm (WxDxH) (425x280x135) Weight ~ 12 Kg Operating Temperature -20 to 55 o C
Base Station Terminal A GUI application runs on a desktop/laptop. Does the configuration of TETRA Base Station. Real-time display of all radio registrations and calls happening in the base station. History of all registrations, calls and messages happened in the base station. Search facility on the history of registrations, calls and messages. Monitors and displays live status of various hardware modules of base station. Live graphical display of signal strength of all channels in base station. Facility to test various modules of the base station. Reporting of errors and emergency messages. Two types of operator modes viz. Normal User and Administrative User.
Base Station Terminal
Standalone System Manager A GUI application that runs on a desktop/laptop. Does the configuration of TETRA Base Station, ISDN-PSTN Gateway, VoIP Gateway and Voice Logger in standalone mode Real-time display of all radio registrations and calls Monitors and displays health parameters of various hardware modules Reporting of errors and emergency messages
Central Base Station Controller Server application which does all the network management services of CTN. TETRA Network Manager (TNM) software is the graphical user interface of CBSC. Does both System Configuration and Subscriber Management. System Configuration Configures Base Stations, Gateways, Dispatchers etc. from remote location Central Database Repository Database Management Report Generation Offline and Online monitoring of network events Exporting/importing of database Subscriber Management Addition and Deletion of Subscribers Hierarchical distribution of subscribers Supports a maximum of 16 organizations, each with a maximum of 1024 departments Inter-organizational and intra-organizational privileges Modification of user attributes/profiles Call Group management Enabling/Disabling of TETRA radios Provide, modify or withdraw services Offline and online monitoring of subscriber activities Registration Data Record, Call Data Record and Message Data Record Multiple search facility on historical data Backup and retrieval of history data
Central Base Station Controller
Basic Services Registration - New ITSI location update, Roaming location update, BS initiated location update, Call restoration roaming location update Voice Call - Duplex Call, Half-duplex Call, Group Call, Broadcast Call Circuit Mode Data Communication - Unprotected (7.2 kbps), Medium protected (4.8 kbps), Protected (2.4 kbps) Messaging - Individual SDS, Group SDS, Broadcast SDS, Predefined Status messages Authentication - MS Initiated, Mutual Authentication Encryption - Air Interface Encryption, End-to-end Encryption Security Class - Class 1, Class 3, Class 1&3 Direct Mode Operation (DMO) GPS Support Supplementary Services Call Identification Talking Party Identification Call Authorized by Dispatcher Priority Call Late Entry Barring of Outgoing Calls Barring of Incoming Calls Discreet Listening Ambience Listening Dynamic Group Number Assignment Handheld Radio
Handheld Radio Radio mode Frequency range Power class Rx. static sensitivity Rx. dynamic sensitivity Audio power External audio in/out Microphone Data communication Data interface Battery Antenna Display type Display viewing area Dimension (HxWxD) Weight Battery charging Battery life Talk time Operating temperature GPS Contacts list : 200 Inbox size : 50 Talk groups : 100 Talk group scan list : 100 Software upgrade Security : TETRA TMO or DMO : 380-400 MHz / 410-430 MHz : 4 (1 Watt) : -112 dbm (min) : -103 dbm (min) : 1 W : 3.5 mm audio jack : Built-in electret type : Single slot data call with data rates 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps and 7.2 kbps : USB 2.0 (Virtual UART) : 3.7 V, Lithium Ion 6 Ah : Detachable whip antenna : TFT LCD colour display, 240 x 320 with 8-bit resolution : 37 x 49 mm : 135 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm : 250 grams (radio only) and 350 grams (with battery) : 5 V DC @ 2A (using Standard Charger) 7.5 V DC @ 4.2A (using Radio Charging Station) : 9 hours with 5/5/90 standard duty cycle : more than 4 hours : -30 to 60 o C : 5-10 m accuracy : Yes : Both Air Interface and End-to-End encryption
Radio Charging Station Proprietary hardware device used for charging multiple C-DAC TETRA handheld devices and batteries simultaneously. Provides six independent ports that allow fast charging of either handheld devices or batteries. Universal input voltage (85 264 V AC). Desktop design with standard charging ports and cables. Delivers high charging current thereby reduced battery charging time. Type-C ports and cables are reversible; no longer need to flip the connector. LED indication for active ports LED indication for charging status
Radio Charging Station AC input : 85-264V, 2A@230VAC Charging Ports connector : USB Type C Charging port specification : 7.5V DC at 4.2A (Max) Number of ports : 6 LED Indications : Port Active, Charging Status, System ON Dimension (HxWxD) : 35x150x125mm (approx.) Weight : 750 grams (approx.)
Vehicle Mount/Desktop Radio Basic Services Registration - New ITSI location update, Roaming location update, BS initiated location update, Call restoration roaming location update Voice Call - Duplex Call, Half-duplex Call, Group Call, Broadcast Call Circuit Mode Data Communication - Unprotected (7.2 kbps), Medium protected (4.8 kbps), Protected (2.4 kbps) Messaging - Individual SDS, Group SDS, Broadcast SDS, Pre-defined Status messages Authentication - MS Initiated, Mutual Authentication Encryption - Air Interface Encryption, End-to-end Encryption Security Class - Class 1, Class 3, Class 1&3 Direct Mode Operation (DMO) GPS Support Supplementary Services Call Identification Talking Party Identification Call Authorized by Dispatcher Priority Call Late Entry Barring of Outgoing Calls Barring of Incoming Calls Discreet Listening Ambience Listening Dynamic Group Number Assignment
Vehicle Mount/Desktop Radio Radio mode : TETRA TMO or DMO Frequency range : 380-400 MHz / 410-430 MHz Power class : 2 (10 Watt) Rx. static sensitivity : -112 dbm (min) Rx. dynamic sensitivity : -103 dbm (min) External audio in/out : Fist Mic / 3.5 mm audio jack Audio power : 2 W (external speaker), 1.5 W (fist mic speaker) Microphone : Built-in electret type (Fist Mic), Condenser type (through 3.5 mm audio jack) Data communication : Single slot data call with data rates 2.4 kbps, 4.8 kbps and 7.2 kbps Data interface : USB 2.0 (Virtual UART) Power Source : 12 V DC for vehicle mount, 230 V AC adapter for desktop Antenna : Magnetic Mount Display type : TFT LCD colour display, 240 x 320 with 8-bit resolution Display viewing area : 49 x 37 mm Dimension (HxWxD) : 124 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm Weight : ~ 2Kg Operating temperature : -30 to 60 o C GPS : 5-10 m accuracy Contacts list : 200 Inbox size : 50 Talk groups : 100 Talk group scan list : 100 Software upgrade : Yes Security : Both Air Interface and End-to-End encryption
Dispatcher Workstation A desktop application with user friendly GUI Communication and Management capability All types of calls - Simplex, Duplex, Group, Broadcast, Priority and Emergency Individual calls to other external networks like PSTN/PABX, VoIP etc. Group calling facility to legacy analog networks through Analog Gateway Individual and Group messaging Live subscriber registration monitoring, call monitoring and message monitoring Live voice interception (Discreet Listening) of all calls in TETRA network Ambience Listening Dynamic grouping and ungrouping of subscribers Call Authorized by Dispatcher Live location tracking of each TETRA subscriber TETRA subscriber management Call group management TETRA subscriber kill/stun facility Multi-level dispatcher users Automated distress call support Can have multiple dispatchers in TETRA network
Dispatcher Work Station
ISDN/PSTN Gateway Configurable up to 136 simultaneous calls between TETRA network & PSTN network 4 Standard E1 ISDN PRI interface 8 Telephone interface (FXS) 8 PSTN interface (FXO) 19, 2U form factor, rack mountable Conforms to ETSI standard CAD and Discreet Listening enabled Automated distress call support IP enabled Can be connected at any point in the network Can have multiple IPGTs in the TETRA network Support for both standalone and network mode operation
ISDN/PSTN Gateway Interface Power supply Power consumption Form factor Weight Operating temperature : E1 ISDN PRI Q931 Protocol, FXO (PSTN Exchange), FXS (PABX/Telephone), Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (Network) : 230 V AC : 110 W : 2U : ~ 7 Kg : -20 to 55 o C
VoIP and Analog Gateways VoIP (SIP) Gateway Server application software Supports SIP version 2.0 and TETRA ETS 300 392-2 IP enabled Can be connected at any point in the network Provides communication between TETRA and VoIP phones using SIP Protocol Does the conversion of speech data from G711/G729 to ACELP and vice versa. Authentication support Handles simultaneous calls CAD and Discreet Listening enabled Analog Gateway Being IP enabled, can be connected at any point in the network Provides communication between TETRA radios and legacy Analog radios Does the conversion of speech data from PCM to ACELP and vice versa.
Access Control/Data Security Blind Recording Multi-Channel Support Advanced Search Multimedia features Backup & Restore Remote Access TETRA Voice Logger
GIS Map with Real-time Radio Location Tracking Multi-layer Digital vector map Higher zoom levels Advanced search facility AJAX enabled
Authentication Centre and Key Loader Authentication Centre Being IP enabled, can be connected at any point in the TETRA network Supports Class 3 Security with Authentication Used to ensure that terminal is genuine and allowed in the network Supports Mutual Authentication, which ensures that in addition to verifying the terminal, the network can be trusted Authentication requires both network and terminals have proof of secret key Key Loader Simple user interface Holds keys for End-to-end Encryption and Air Interface Encryption Multi-level security for operator Backup and retrieval facility
Data Terminal PC application to transfer data through C-DAC TETRA radios. Supports unprotected, semi protected and fully protected data transfer. Reliable data transfer. Can make/receive voice calls Live chatting facility even during data transfer
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