Elancourt, 20 December 2016 – The Norwegian civil defence organisation “Sivilforsvaret” has started to modernise its nationwide public warning system with the help of Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect AS. Both companies will provide Tetra-based TMD880i modems to more than 1,200 siren sites all over Norway, connecting the warning system to the national multi-agency public safety radiocommunications network Nødnett.
The Norwegian Ministry of Justice decided to integrate the warning system into the Tetra-based Nødnett network because the warning system’s current technology is due to expire soon. TC Connect will deliver and install Airbus Defence and Space Tetra TMD880i data modules as part of the complete modernisation programme.
TC Connect played a key role in designing the cabinet for the control unit that is called “VRIO”. It combines the Tetra TMD880i modem with a Remote Terminal Unit. TC Connect has already successfully sold this interface to the Swedish market for several years. In addition, the company developed the programme’s software to satisfy customer requirements. Regular update services are included in the project’s scope. Installation began in autumn 2016 and will continue throughout 2017.
“Following our recent deliveries of handheld TH1n slimline radios to the healthcare sector and P8GR Tetra pagers to the firefighters, this is yet another good example of innovative solutions we are providing together with TC Connect to the Norwegian market”, said Anna Hyyrynen, Partner Sales & New Solutions Manager at Airbus Defence and Space.
Besides its ability to link the warning system to Nødnett, the TDM880i modem transfers high volumes of data to the Tetra network. It also tracks vehicles with GPS positioning in real time. The modem interface can be managed remotely, e.g. via smart grid or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
Since 2008, TC Connect has been a business partner of Airbus Defence and Space. Headquartered in Oslo, with four additional offices around Norway, the distributor of Professional Mobile Radio technology provides solutions and services for various mission-critical needs, including several public safety authorities both in Norway and in Sweden.
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Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus Group, is Europe’s number one defence and space enterprise and the second largest space business worldwide. Its activities include space, military aircraft and related systems and services. It employs more than 38,000 people and in 2015 generated revenues of over 13 billion euros.
Secure Land Communications (SLC), a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, develops, installs and maintains professional and land mobile radio (PMR/LMR) networks based on Tetra, Tetrapol and P25 technologies and offers a wide range of radio solutions and devices for customers worldwide. The portfolio also encompasses mission-critical broadband solutions based on 3GPP standards and emergency response centres (911/112). SLC is a leader in PMR, with more than 280 radio networks in over 74 countries, and the US leader for 911 response centres with the VESTA 911 call handling solution serving more than 60% of the market. SLC employs nearly 1,700 people in 20 countries.
Contacts:
Anke Sturtzel + 33 1 6138 5330 anke.sturtzel@airbus.com
Kai Schlichtermann + 33 1 6138 5547 kai.schlichtermann@airbus.com
