SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

• Abstract:

  Protocol conformance testing (TTCN) for mobile stations to be used for Direct Mode operation

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 33.070.10 - Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Mandate: BC-T-344
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1 (2001-01) - Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA); Conformance testing specification; Part 4: Protocol testing specification for Direct Mode Operation (DMO); Sub-part 6: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) for Direct Mode Repeater (DM-REP) type 1

Overview

SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003 defines the protocol conformance testing specification for Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) equipment operating in Direct Mode Operation (DMO), focusing on the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) for Direct Mode Repeater (DM-REP) type 1. Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and based on European Norms from ETSI, this standard ensures that mobile stations and repeaters operating in DMO meet rigorous interoperability and compliance requirements. Particular emphasis is placed on conformance test methodology using the Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN), facilitating robust, repeatable testing processes for TETRA DMO protocol implementations.

Key Topics

• TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO): Direct Mode enables mobile stations and repeaters to communicate without network infrastructure, which is crucial for mission-critical and emergency scenarios.
• Direct Mode Repeater Type 1 (DM-REP1): This device operates on two air interfaces (master and slave link), providing signal relay to extend DMO communication range.
• Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocol: The ATS focuses on the MAC protocol, as specified in referenced standards, to validate air interface behavior and correct protocol sequencing.
• Test Methodology (TTCN): The standard adopts ISO/IEC 9646 methods for protocol conformance testing, utilizing both single-party and multiparty test configurations via TTCN for precise scenario emulation.
• Naming and Implementation Conventions: Clear guidelines for test case identifiers, variables, timers, and constraints help ensure consistent results and easier test suite maintenance.
• Documentation Proformas: Standardized forms (PIXIT and PCTR) allow test laboratories and clients to record implementation-specific details and test outcomes.

Applications

SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003 is essential in ensuring interoperability and reliability for TETRA systems deployed in public safety, transport, utilities, and other sectors where Direct Mode Operation is vital. Key applications include:

• TETRA Equipment Certification: Manufacturers use this testing specification to verify that their mobile stations and repeaters comply with DMO protocol requirements, supporting multi-vendor interoperability.
• Conformance Testing Laboratories: Accredited test houses rely on the defined ATS and proformas to provide objective, repeatable test results in line with industry best practices.
• Network Operators & Integrators: Organizations deploying TETRA infrastructure benefit from equipment tested to this standard, guaranteeing communication reliability even in the absence of base stations.
• Regulatory Approvals: Compliance with this standard helps manufacturers meet regional or international regulatory demands for mission-critical communications systems.

Related Standards

This conformance testing specification references and aligns with several important standards and frameworks, including:

• EN 300 396-4: Specifies the TETRA Direct Mode Type 1 Repeater Air Interface.
• EN 300 396-3: Details technical requirements for Direct Mode Operation (DMO) air interface protocols.
• EN 300 394-4-4: Defines the Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes for DMO Repeater Type 1.
• EN 300 396-8-2: Offers PICS proforma specifications for Type 1 Repeater Air Interface.
• ISO/IEC 9646 series: Provides general concepts and methodology for OSI conformance testing, including Abstract Test Suite development and laboratory requirements.
• ETSI ETS 300 406 & ETR 141: Address methods for testing and the use of TTCN in protocol conformance testing.

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By adhering to SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003, stakeholders ensure robust protocol conformance and interoperability for TETRA DMO equipment, reinforcing the reliability of mission-critical communications across industries. This standard stands as an essential reference for equipment vendors, test labs, and system operators engaged in TETRA deployment and certification.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Prizemni snopovni radio (TETRA) - Specifikacija za preskušanje skladnosti - 4. del: Specifikacija za preskušanje protokola za neposredno obratovanje (DMO) ¬- 6. poddel: Abstraktni preskušalni niz (ATS) za neposredni ponavljalnik (repetitor) (DM-REP) tipa 1Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA); Conformance testing specification; Part 4: Protocol testing specification for Direct Mode Operation (DMO); Sub-part 6: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) for Direct Mode Repeater (DM-REP) type 133.070.10Prizemni snopovni radio (TETRA)Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 394-4-6 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
ETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)TerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA);Conformancetestingspecification;Part4:ProtocoltestingspecificationforDirectModeOperation(DMO);Sub-part6:AbstractTestSuite(ATS)forDirectModeRepeater(DM-REP)type1SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)2ReferenceDEN/TETRA-02009-4-6KeywordsTETRA,DMO,protocol,testing,TTCN,ATS,radioETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:[e-mail]opartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1TETRAdefinitions.73.2TETRAabbreviations.73.3ISO9646definitions.73.4ISO9646abbreviations.74AbstractTestMethod(ATM).84.1SinglePCOtesting.84.1.1LowerTester(LT).84.1.2UpperTester(UT).84.1.3TestCoordinationProcedures(TCP).84.1.4PointofControlandObservation(PCO).94.2MultiplePCOtesting.94.2.1LowerTesters(LT).94.2.2UpperTester(UT).94.2.3TestCoordinationProcedures(TCP).94.2.4PointofControlandObservation(PCO).94.3TestconfigurationsanduseofconcurrentTTCN.105ATSconventions.115.1Namingconventions.115.1.1Declarationspart.115.1.1.1Testsuitetypeandstructuredtypedefinitions.115.1.1.2Testsuiteoperationsdefinitions.115.1.1.3Testsuiteparameterdeclarations.115.1.1.4Testcaseselectionexpressiondefinitions.115.1.1.5Testsuiteconstantdeclarations.125.1.1.6Testsuitevariabledeclarations.125.1.1.7Testcasevariabledeclarations.125.1.1.8PCOdeclarations.125.1.1.9Timerdeclarations.125.1.1.10ASPtypedefinitions.135.1.1.11PDUtypedefinitions.135.1.1.12Aliasdefinitions.135.1.2Constraintspart.135.1.3Dynamicpart.145.1.3.1Testcaseidentifier.145.1.3.2Teststepidentifier.145.1.3.3Defaultidentifier.145.2Implementationconventions.145.3TCandTPnaming.14SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)4AnnexA(normative):ATSforDMORepeatertype1(DM-REP1)MAClayer.15A.1TheTTCNGraphicalform(TTCN.GR).15A.2TheTTCNMachineProcessableform(TTCN.MP).15AnnexB(normative):PartialPIXITproformaforTETRADMORepeatertype1MAClayerprotocol.16B.1Identificationsummary.16B.2ATSsummary.16B.3Testlaboratory.16B.4Clientidentification.16B.5SUT.17B.6Protocollayerinformation.17B.6.1Protocolidentification.17B.6.2IUTinformation.17B.6.2.1Implicitsendevents.17B.6.2.2Parametervalues.17AnnexC(normative):ProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTR)proformaforTETRADMORepeatertype1MAClayerprotocol.18C.1Identificationsummary.18C.1.1Protocolconformancetestreport.18C.1.2IUTidentification.18C.1.3Testingenvironment.18C.1.4Limitsandreservation.19C.1.5Comments.19C.2IUTconformancestatus.19C.3Staticconformancesummary.19C.4Dynamicconformancesummary.19C.5Staticconformancereviewreport.20C.6Testcampaignreport.20C.7Observations.21History.22SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSIProjectTerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA).ThepresentdocumenthadbeensubmittedtoPublicEnquiryasETS300394-4-6.DuringtheprocessingforVoteitwasconvertedintoanEN.Thepresentdocumentconsistsofthefollowingparts:Part1:"Radio";Part2:"ProtocoltestingspecificationforVoiceplusData(V+D)";Part4:"ProtocoltestingspecificationforDirectModeOperation(DMO)";Part5:"Security".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:5January2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):30April2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31October2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31October2001SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)61ScopeThepresentdocumentcontainstheAbstractTestSuite(ATS)totesttheTETRADirectModeOperation(DMO)Repeatertype1(DM-REP1)protocolatlayer2,theMediumAccessControl(MAC)protocol.TheMACprotocolisspecifiedinETS300396-3[1]andinEN300396-4[2].TheTestSuiteStructure(TSS)andTestPurposes(TPs)forthisATSaredefinedinEN300394-4-4[4].TheobjectiveofthistestspecificationistoprovideabasisforapprovaltestsforTETRAequipmentgivingahighprobabilityofairinterfaceinter-operabilitybetweendifferentmanufacturer'sTETRAequipment.TheISOstandardforthemethodologyofconformancetesting,ISO/IEC9646-1[5],ISO/IEC9646-2[6],ISO/IEC9646-3[7]andISO/IEC9646-5[8],aswellastheETSIrulesforconformancetesting,ETS300406[9]andETR141[10]areusedasabasisforthetestmethodology.AnnexAprovidestheTreeandTabularCombinedNotation(TTCN)partofthisATS.AnnexBprovidesthepartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)ProformaofthisATS.AnnexCprovidestheProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTR)ProformaofthisATS.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIETS300396-3:"TerrestrialTrunkedRadio(TETRA);TechnicalrequirementsforDirectModeOperation(DMO);Part3:MobileStationtoMobileStation(MS-MS)AirInterface(AI)protocol".[2]ETSIEN300396-4:"RadioEquipmentandSystems(RES);Trans-EuropeanTrunkedRadio(TETRA);DirectMode(DM);Part4:Type1RepeaterAirInterface".[3]ETSIEN300396-8-2:"RadioEquipmentandSystems(RES);Trans-EuropeanTrunkedRAdio(TETRA);DirectModeOperation(DMO);Part8:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification;Part8-2:Type1repeaterAirInterface".[4]ETSIEN300394-4-4:"RadioEquipmentandSystems(RES);Trans-EuropeanTrunkedRAdio(TETRA)system;DirectModeOperation(DMO);Part4:Protocoltestingspecification;TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes;Part4-4Repeatertype1(DMREP1)AirInterface(AI)".[5]ISO/IEC9646-1(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-ConformanceTestingMethodologyandFramework-Part1:GeneralConcepts".(SeealsoITU-TRecommendationX.290(1991)).[6]ISO/IEC9646-2(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-ConformanceTestingMethodologyandFramework-Part2:AbstractTestSuiteSpecification".(SeealsoITU-TRecommendationX.291(1991)).[7]ISO/IEC9646-3(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part3:Thetreeandtabularcombinednotation".(SeealsoITU-TRecommendationX.292(1992)).SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)7[8]ISO/IEC9646-5(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part5:Requirementsontestlaboratoriesandclientsfortheconformanceassessmentprocess".(SeealsoITU-TRecommendationX.292(1992)).[9]ETSIETS300406:"MethodsforTestingandSpecification(MTS);Protocolandprofileconformancetestingspecifications;Standardizationmethodology".[10]ETSIETR141:"MethodsforTestingandSpecification(MTS);Protocolandprofileconformancetestingspecifications;TheTreeandTabularCombinedNotation(TTCN)styleguide".3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1TETRAdefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgiveninEN300396-4[2]apply.3.2TETRAabbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocumentthefollowingTETRAabbreviationsapply:DM-REP1DirectModeRepeaterType1MACMediumAccessControlMSMobileStationSDSShortDataServiceSDUServiceDataUnit3.3ISO9646definitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocumentthefollowingISO/IEC9646definitionsapply:TTCN.GRTTCN.MPPCTRProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTRproforma)3.4ISO9646abbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocumentthefollowingISO/IEC9646-1[5]abbreviationsapply:ASPAbstractServicePrimitiveATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteICSImplementationConformanceStatementIUTImplementationUnderTestIXITImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingLTLowerTesterPCOPointofControlandObservationPCTRProtocolConformanceTestReportPDUProtocolDataUnitPICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatementsPIXITProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingSAPServiceAccessPointSPyTSinglePartyTestingSUTSystemUnderTestTCTestCaseTPTestPurposeTSSTestSuiteStructureTTCNTreeandTabularCombinedNotationSIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)8UTUpperTester4AbstractTestMethod(ATM)ThisclausedescribestheATMusedfortestingtheDM-REP1MAClayerprotocol.Theselectedmethodistheremotemethod,asdefinedinISO/IEC9646-2[6],clause11.Thistestmethodhasbeenselected,because:-thistestmethodimpliesnospecificrequirementsfromtheImplementationUnderTest(IUT);-theupperServiceAccessPoint(SAP)oftheIUTcannotbedirectlyobserved;-thevarietyofthepossibleTETRAimplementationsisaserioustechnicalobstaclefortheadoptionofadifferentATM;-thistestmethodplacesminimumlimitationsintherealizationofconformancetesting.TheDM-REP1MACprotocoldefinestheoperationofaDM-REP1servingtwoairinterfaces,themasterandtheslavelink.Totesttherepeateroperationinsomecasesbothinterfacesneedtobecontrolledandobservedsimultaneously.Thisimpliesthattwotestingmethodsareused:theremotesingle-partytestmethod(withonePCO)andtheremotemultipartytestmethodwithtwoPCOs.4.1SinglePCOtestingTheremoteSinglePartytestmethodwithasinglePCOisillustratedinfigure1.TestsystemSUTUpperlayersIUTTETRAphysicallayerandradiocommunicationMAC-PDUsUTPCOASPsTCPLTDM-REPMACFigure1:RemoteSPyTtestmethodforTETRADM-REP1MAClayer4.1.1LowerTester(LT)ALTislocatedinaremoteTETRAtestsystem.ItcontrolsandobservesthebehaviouroftheIUT.4.1.2UpperTester(UT)ThereisnoexplicitUTintheremotetestmethod,buttheDM-REP1MAClayerandthelayersaboveinsidetheSystemUnderTest(SUT)areusedimplicitlyfortestingtheMAClayer.4.1.3TestCoordinationProcedures(TCP)TheimplicitsendeventsdefinedbytheproviderofanimplementationinannexBservethepurposeoftheTCP.TheyareusedasaninputtotheIUTcommunicatingwiththeUTtoinitiatetesteventsattheDMOMAClayer.SIST EN 300 394-4-6 V1.1.1:2003

ETSIETSIEN300394-4-6V1.1.1(2001-01)94.1.4PointofControlandObservation(PCO)AlltesteventsatthePCOcarryingserviceuserdataarespecifiedintermsofMAClayerPDUs.OnlyfewAbstractServicePrimitives(ASPs)aredefinedforcontrolorobservationpurposes.ThemappingoftheMACPDUsintothephysicallayerframestructureislefttothetestimplementatio
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