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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.

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CONTENTS 4 eXTRAS SOLO Base Station

5 eXTRAS FR400 Base Station

6 eXTRAS System Architecture

8 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

15 Full Network Management

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eXTRASSOLO 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.

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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 FR400 BASE STATION

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eXTRASSYSTEM 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.

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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 within the same network

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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.

eXTRASDISPATCHER AND AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL)

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SUBSCRIBERMANAGEMENT

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.

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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 (PSTN/SDS/PACKET DATA)

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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

eXTRASNETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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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.

NETWORKPLANNING AND COVERAGE PREDICTION

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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.

NETWORKINSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND VALIDATION

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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-INSTALLATIONSUPPORT, SERVICES AND TRAINING

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FULL NETWORKMANAGEMENT

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.

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