1st LoRaWAN 1.1 Certification workshop hosted by 7layers in Ratingen/Gemany
The LoRa Alliance had scheduled it first LoRaWAN 1.1 Certification workshop on the 7th and 8th September 2017 hosted by 7layers in Ratingen/Germany. The face-to-face meeting was chaired by Derek Hunt who is responsible for the LoRa Alliance Certification Committee. It was attended by major contributors on current and future test specifications. “It is an important step to prepare now the next generation of test specifications for devices that also can support new LoRaWAN 1.1 features such as roaming”, said Thomas Jaeger responsible for Business Developments and Innovations at 7layers. “We are proud to be part of the these developments that will lead to new service applications”.
7layers – first authorized test laboratory for DSRC-V2X technology Conformance Certification in Emerging Connected Vehicle and Automation Market
Irvine, California, 7th September 2017
7layers has been authorized by the OmniAir Consortium to become the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL) for Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) based Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology. This makes 7layers part of OmniAir’s commercial Connected Vehicle certification program, launching October 1, 2017.
OmniAir’s certification program
OmniAir’s certification program provides third party accredited laboratory testing and validation of DSRC-based V2X devices to ensure that device manufacturers, suppliers and automotive OEMs entering the V2X market develop products that conform to industry protocol standards and specifications, to bring about trusted device communications.
7layers, a Bureau Veritas Group company, runs engineering and test centers specializing in wireless technologies. 7layers supports the development, testing and market access processes of connected devices, as well as the set-up and maintenance of smart IoT services through its test products and services. With facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, 7layers works with manufacturers, network operators, technology developers and organizations supporting wireless technologies across multiple industries, including the fast-growing automotive market with its Vehicle-to-Everything applications. As a member of OmniAir, 7layers participated in developing the Connected Vehicle Next Stage Certification Program, initiated by the USDOT.
Benefits of the connected vehicle certification program from OmniAir
“Independent, third party certification for interoperable devices is a vital step that reveals a level of readiness and maturity of the technology,” said OmniAir Consortium’s, Executive Director Jason Conley. “Security certificate authorities are also looking at third party certification to serve as a litmus test deciding which devices will receive production certificates.”
“7layers is thrilled to be selected as the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory for the Connected Vehicle certification program,” remarked CEO Fernando Rodríguez of 7layers, Inc. “We expect this program to be an important step in making our roads safer, and vehicle transport more efficient and environmentally friendly. As an OATL, 7layers now has the chance to support industry innovation through certification, by letting good quality products stand out in the V2X market.”
OmniAir Consortium was founded over 10 years ago, with the express purpose of promoting communications conformance and interoperability among intelligent transportation technologies, irrespective of the communications platform. OmniAir and its members have worked collaboratively with transportation stakeholders to develop requirements and specifications for both tolling and Connected Vehicles. Since 2012, OmniAir has certified RFID tags and readers used in electronic toll collection systems.
About 7layers
7layers, an international group of engineering & test centers, supports industries employing wireless technologies such as 4G, 3G and 2G, DSRC, ERA-GLONASS, LoRa, Bluetooth® and others. Manufacturers of wireless enhanced devices, component manufacturers, IoT services providers, network operators and technology associations benefit from working with 7layers. The group runs accredited test laboratories in North America, Europe and Asia offering consulting & engineering, conformance & interoperability testing, certification & global type approval. 7layers also develops off-the-shelf and customized test set-ups. 7layers belongs to the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, serving a large variety of industries. For more information visit www.bureauveritas.com/cps and www.7layers.com. Contact: marketing@7layers.com
About OmniAir
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, IoT technologies and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
ITS World Congress Montreal, QC, Canada Palais des congrès de Montréal October 29th – November 2nd 2017 Booth 125
Join 7layers at the ITS World Congress with other global leaders in the Intelligent Transportation industry and hear from academics, researchers, business leaders and policymakers.
7layers will be showcasing its services for the connected car and the automotive industry in Montréal
OmniAir Connected Vehicle Certification
Learn more about this new certification program from the first Authorized Test Lab for OmniAir’s Connect Vehicle Certification Program
Services for M2M industries
Helping you meet market access requirements such as PTCRB, GCF, LoRa, Bluetooth, FCC, CE, etc. for M2M products and applications
RF consulting services
In case you need a little RF expertise or a complete development package, 7layers can help
Smart services development
Technical consulting on setting up and maintaining a successful smart services process, combined with test process, test set-up and validation support
Sigfox, a world leader in providing Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has built a global network, connecting billions of “low-energy devices” to the internet as simply as possible. The further development of this ecosystem and how to make the most of new IoT based developments and business cases will be discussed at the event. Speakers from leading companies will present topics such as
IoT – an opportunity for device makers
Delivering IoT services worldwide
Digital transformation in developing countries etc.
7layers, a selected Sigfox supplier of consulting services and radiated tests, important for Sigfox Ready™ certification, will be available at the event with a table top presentation. Please join us and let us show you how to bring Sigfox connected devices and smart IoT services to the global market.
eCall Days Meet 7layers V2X experts at this largest eCall conference in Germany
eCall Days Haus des Sports Schäferkampsallee 1 20357 Hamburg Germany
19 – 20 Sept 2017
The eCall days brings together stakeholders from the European Commission, politics and industry. Visitors can receive the latest information on the future of the eCall system. 7layers will join this international conference which covers topics such as eCall for HGV, Dangerous Goods, Long Distance Coaches and powered 2-wheeled vehicles.
NB-IoT USIM Test Bench available from 7layers 7layers introduces a new NB-IoT USIM Test Bench according to GCF WI#266
As part of Release 13, 3GPP has specified an independent, new radio interface, the Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT), also called LTE Cat NB1. NB-IoT has been optimized for machine type communication, operating in licensed spectrum. Due to its low power consumption and narrowband wide area radio characteristics, NB-IoT allows for a large range of devices and services for Internet of Things (IoT) applications to be connected in a cost-efficient and secure way.
Due to the security and service related core functions of a UICC, included in mobile terminals, new USIM and USAT conformance tests for NB-IoT terminals are now part of the test specification 3GPP TS 31.121 Rel-13 and TS 31.124 Rel-13. Based on this new standard, Mobile Network Operators can ensure the authentication of the terminals that are accessing their networks and services. UICC cards can also support additional security capabilities and toolkits which can be used by IoT services providers to enhance the security and services of their IoT solutions.
In order to cover the growing market requirements for secure, low power, wide area technology, the Global Certification Forum (GCF) has introduced a new work item – WI#266 – for the qualification of NB-IoT terminals in conjunction with their USIM and USAT features.
7layers, in a joint cooperation with one of Asia’s leading chipset manufacturers, has developed a new test bench for NB-IoT USIM, to ensure conformity with 3GPP standards of IoT and/or M2M devices equipped with NB-IoT modules.
This new NB-IoT test bench from 7layers, which can be run on the InterLab test solution DEVICE/UICC, in combination with the R&S CMW500 network simulator, is commercially available immediately.
LTE Cat-M1 test and service environment available at 7layers 7layers supports development and certification of IoT services and devices based on LTE Cat-M1 technology
LTE Cat-M1 (also called eMTC) technology is one of three low power wide area technologies operating in licensed spectrum bands, that have been standardized and published in 3GPP Release 13. LTE Cat-M1 is suited for the many smart IoT services that are emerging just now. Possible use cases can be found in the industrial environment, the smart home and building sector, for logistic applications, as well as for wearables and m-health applications.
LTE Cat-M1 devices are low cost. They feature a long battery life and reduced service efforts due to lower maximum data rates. Mobile network operators all over the world have begun with the modification of their cellular networks and implementation of LTE Cat-M1 technology to support the roll-out of new, smart IoT services and devices.
7layers is a long-standing member of 3GPP and leading certification groups such as GCF and PTCRB. As such the company has assisted during the development of the LTE Cat-M1 standard and is now supporting chipset, modules and device makers adopting the new technology for their upcoming product developments.
The LTE Cat-M1 service environment has already been integrated into the 7layers test laboratory set-up. Based on this extension of its test capabilities and its outstanding wireless expertise, the company is ready to support clients with product development services and certification of the resulting devices according to the latest LTE Cat-M1 requirements.
“Not just limited to product verifications, 7layers is also assisting service providers to set-up their IoT services and maintain the required service quality level, based on LTE Cat-M1 and/or other IoT technologies”, states Thomas Jaeger, Director Global Business Development and Innovations at 7layers. “We are convinced that the 3GPP cellular technologies are an important piece in the IoT puzzle for many uses cases, complementing other wireless technologies”. 7layers is a full member of ETSI and the 3GPP. Amongst others, the organization is authorized to provide GCF, PTCRB and CTIA certification services on a global scale.
ERA-GLONASS certification organized by 7layers Component and vehicle certification for ERA-GLONASS via 7layers, the Vehicle-2-X experts
Ratingen, 17 July 2017: ERA-GLONASS emergency calling systems, which have to be installed into vehicles such as cars, busses or trucks within in the EURASIAN Customs Union, are expected to reduce the impact of road casualties considerably.
As reliability and interoperability are key for such a life-critical system, ERA-GLONASS certification requirements demand a number of tests which have to be passed successfully for either the in-vehicle component certification or certification of the complete vehicle. A confirmation of conformity is then issued by an ERA-GLONASS certification body, accredited by e.g. BSCA, the national accreditation body of BELARUS.
7layers, a well-known partner of the German automotive industry, has years of experience in bringing wireless-connected automotive devices to the global market. The company has now extended its offerings with ERA-GLONASS certification services. The test services encompass all relevant ERA-GLONASS standards for both component and vehicle certification. For certification 7layers is cooperating closely with BV-VEO in China, a subsidiary of its parent company Bureau Veritas.
“We have been very eager to complement our connected-car portfolio with ERA-GLONASS services for our long standing automotive clients”, says Thami Elidrissi, Director Sales and Business Development at 7layers in Germany. “Thanks to our years’ of experience, we cannot only provide excellent project handling services for ERA-GLONASS certification, but can ideally combine this with further services such as pre-testing, antenna and module integration and other international market access services.”
About 7layers: As a group of engineering & test centers specializing in wireless technologies, 7layers supports the development, testing and market access processes of connected devices, as well as the set-up and maintenance of smart IoT services. Stakeholders in IoT processes, such as manufacturers and suppliers of connected devices, wireless component manufacturers, network operators, application developers and the service providers themselves use the 7layers services and supporting tools.
7layers services for connected devices encompass Radio/EMC testing, interoperability, field and conformance testing; certification as well as international type approval (RED, FCC, ISED Canada etc.). these services are complemented with antenna and module integration; RF consulting;
IoT Services are supported by 7layers with technical consulting, analysis of suitable technologies, reviewing requirements, benchmarking plus the development of specifications, quality policies, test specifications and test cases. 7layers also provides Interlab Test Products, including the new Interlab EVO Test Management System for the verification lifecycle management of connected devices and Smart Services and a range of Interlab Test Solutions.
7layers’ service centers and/or accredited test labs are located in the USA, Germany and Asia. 7layers belongs to the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, serving a large variety of industries. About BV-VEO: BV-VEO, a Bureau Veritas company, is a Chinese leading technology company specializing in homologation, market access & technical consulting services to the automotive industry. BV-VEO provides a large range of homologation services for full vehicle and automotive components covering E/e mark, GCC, ERA GLONASS, etc.
LoRa Device Certification extended with Antenna Performance Evaluation New antenna performance evaluation for LoRa devices – already available at 7layers
7layers has extended its scope of LoRa certification services with new LoRa RF antenna performance requirements. LoRaWAN, a low-power wireless network protocol for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services, is based on an open industry standard called “LoRa”, which is managed and controlled by the LoRa Alliance. Generally speaking, IoT services depend heavily on reliable connectivity, since the loss of a radio connection can lead to the interruption of an IoT service and disappointed users. Eventually it may even put the whole business case of an IoT services provider at risk. Therefore, it is very important that all wireless components in an IoT service system meet the expected performance criteria and secure the dependable transmission of data.
To achieve this, the LoRa Alliance has been active in developing a new RF antenna performance test specification in addition to the LoRa core specification. 7layers has been a member of this activity group for several months and finally demonstrated compliance to the new RF specifications by testing several appropriate reference devices. Again, 7layers is one of the first consulting, engineering and testing providers to offer a new LoRa service to interested stakeholders such as connectivity providers, service providers and LoRa end-device manufacturers.
“We expect that by expanding the LoRa Alliance certification scope in this manner, the whole LoRa ECO system will benefit long term”, explains Thomas Jaeger, Director of Global Business Developments and Innovations at 7layers, “and we are very proud to be once again in the first row of providers of new innovative LoRa services solutions”. 7layers, an experienced provider of wireless engineering, test and certification services is a CONTRIBUTOR member of the LoRa Alliance, authorized to provide not only LoRa Alliance certification services but ideally combines this with IoT-services support, RF consulting and LoRa test set-up developments.
About 7layers: 7layers is a group of engineering & test centers specializing in wireless technologies. The organization supports the development, testing and market access processes of connected devices, as well as the set-up and maintenance of smart IoT services. Stakeholders in IoT processes, such as manufacturers and suppliers of connected devices, wireless component manufacturers, network operators, application developers and the service providers themselves benefit from using 7layers services and supporting tools.
7layers services for connected devices encompass wireless testing for all important radio technologies plus EMC and OTA testing, conducting conformance, interoperability and field test processes. The test services are enhanced with test plan strategies, antenna and module integrations support and RF consulting. Certification and international type approval handling (RED, FCC, ISED Canada etc.) completes the portfolio.
IoT processes are supported with technical consulting, analysis of suitable technologies, reviewing requirements, benchmarking plus the development of specifications, quality policies, test specifications and test cases. 7layers also provides the new Interlab EVO Test Management System for the verification lifecycle management of connected devices and Smart Services. About Bureau Veritas: The parent company of 7layers is the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, serving a large variety of industries. Bureau Veritas maintains a number of smart world laboratories throughout the world, of which the 7layers group, with its service centers and accredited test labs in the USA, Germany and Asia, forms an integral part.
7layers V2X Seminar Become familiar with the latest market access procedures for wireless connected automotive solutions
14 September 2017 7layers – Tryp Hotel Am Schimmersfeld 9 40880 Ratingen, NRW Germany
The seminar will be geared to the latest developments in the V2X sector and the respective market access procedures for wireless-connected automotive devices. Please notice that the seminar will be held in English.
The seminar will start at 9:00 am and finishes around 5:00 pm. Participants will enjoy catering, lunch and seminar materials (print and digitized) against a cost-contribution of 290 € net. It is also possible to participate in our free of charge Get-together evening event on 13th of September. (for seminar participants only)
Topics will cover aspects such as
9:00am welcome!
Vehicle-2X/car-2X comm. systems – S.E.A. Datentechnik
V2X test system implementation – Spirent Communications
Coffee break
V2X certifications (e.g. USDOT) – 7layers
ERA GLONASS & eCall certification – 7layers
Lunch break
e-Marking – Bureau Veritas
Car manufacturing requirements – FAKT Certification Services S.r.l
Coffee break
Global type approval – 7layers
Data security – LCIE Bureau Veritas
Resume – 7layers
5:00pm end
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Benefits of the connected vehicle certification program from OmniAir
