1、5G Deterministic Networks for IndustriesHow 5G networks can deliver the reliable and predictable connectivity required to support key industrial processesFebruary 2024Copyright 2024 GSMA5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESThe GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discove

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11、e computing,cloud computing,big data,5G network,security,chipset,AR/VR/XR,Fintech and vertical applications to match the innovation and investment and drive the commercialization of 5G applications.To better serve the needs of the start-up community,the GSMA has established 5G IN Sector Membership w

12、here members can gain insights from leading investment organisations and academic communities in the mobile industry;connect with other high-quality start-ups in the fields of AI,IoT,edge computing,cloud computing,big data,5G network,security,chipset,AR/VR/XR,Fintech&vertical applications;and foster

13、 innovation and investment to drive the commercialisation of 5G applications.GSMA 5G IN:https:/ DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESContents Executive Summary 11.Introduction 42.Challenges of 5G Integration into Vertical Industries 6 2.1 Diverse Vertical Industry Demands 6 2.2 Industrial Protocol I

14、ntegration Challenges 6 2.3 5G Technology and Industry Maturity 7 2.4 Unclear Collaborative Business Models 83.Architecture of 5G Deterministic Networks 10 3.1 Service Requirements 10 3.2 Service Architecture 12 3.3 Cloud-network Integrated Architecture 134.Key Technologies of 5G Deterministic Netwo

15、rks 16 4.1 Performance Assurance Technologies 17 4.2 Networking Technologies 18 4.3 Technology Selection 215.Exploration and Practice of 5G Deterministic Networks 23 5.1 Steel Manufacturing 23 5.2 Automobile Manufacturing 25 5.3 Warehouse Logistics 27 5.4 Port operations 296.Conclusion 32 Abbreviati

16、ons 33TABLE OF CONTENTS5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESExecutive Summary5G networks are beginning to enable the digital transformation of various industries,such as manufacturing,logistics and other sectors.As many use cases in these sectors place high demands on network capabilities,telecom

17、s operators are developing 5G networks with deterministic capabilities for latency,reliability,jitter,availability and other key parameters.These networks are designed to meet the requirements of demanding use cases,such as high uplink capacity for artificial intelligence(AI)-based visual inspection

18、s,99.99%availability for operations monitoring,and meter-level positioning data for the control of automated guided vehicles(AGVs).Pilots in steel automobile manufacturing,warehouse logistics and port operations in China have demonstrated the potential of various 5G deterministic technologies workin

19、g in tandem to realise major business benefits.For example,the combination of time division duplex(TDD)spectrum,5G LAN,network and service collaboration(NSC)and frame replication and elimination for reliability(FRER)has enabled a 5G deterministic network to deliver 586 Mbps uplink bandwidth and a la

20、tency of 4ms at 99.999%reliability to support key processes in a steel rolling plant.By utilising the 5G network to remotely control overhead cranes and automat-ed guided vehicles(AGVs),the number of on-site personnel can be lowered by 65%.With the 5G network transmitting the 4K video required to su

21、pport AI-based quality inspections of steel surfaces,the defect detection rate reaches 90%,and production capacity loss is reduced by 92%,helping to achieve greenhouse gas emissions goals,as well as lower costs.However,at present,the integration of 5G deter-ministic networks into vertical industries

22、 is still at the exploration stage.Key challenges include the diversity of requirements,protocol compatibility issues,5G technology and industry maturity,and business model maturity.Moreover,the selection of key deterministic technologies must consider the trilemma of reliability,latency and radio r

23、esource trade-offs.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY5G network utilisation5G65%reduction of on-site personnel results in90%increase in defect detection rate+92%reduction in production capacity loss+1/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESThis paper proposes the merger of the protocols and mechanisms of 5G and i

24、ndustrial sectors to realise the integration of communication technology(CT)with information technology(IT)and operational technology(OT).As a result,5G deterministic networks will further deepen the core production links of vertical industries to build successful models that can be copied and gener

25、alised to other industries,promoting the digital transformation process.AcknowledgementsThe document has been created thanks to the following contributing GSMA Digital Industries MembersLead GSMA member:Supporting GSMAmembers:Digital Industries EcosystemContributors:EXECUTIVE SUMMARYDesktopMobile 2/

26、36Introduction1.0INTRODUCTION5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES3/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESIntroductionINTRODUCTIONIn the information age,industrial enterprises are exploring how digital transformation can increase the efficiency and quality of their operations,and build new bu

27、siness models.The commercialisation and deployment of 5G aerw accelerating this digital transformation:The technology has gradually been adopted for core production links,such as asset management,industrial control and product testing.However,many vertical industries have increasingly high requireme

28、nts that traditional networks cant necessarily meet.Therefore,the mobile industry has developed 5G deterministic technologies that ensure network latency,reliability,jitter and availability are predictable.The component technologies of 5G deterministic networks are being studied in standardisation o

29、rganisations,academic institutions and alliances.In the 3rd Generation Partnership Project(3GPP)standards body,the discussion of 5G deterministic networks started from time-sensitive networking(TSN)over 5G,and gradually attracted wide attention in the community.3GPP Rel-16 proposed the integration o

30、f 5G and TSN to deliver the latency,jitter and reliability required for typical industrial control scenarios.3GPP Rel-16 to Rel-18 also enhance the capabilities of ultra reliable and low latency communication(URLLC),industrial Internet of things(IIoT),multi-access edge computing(MEC)and network slic

31、ing.The International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector(ITU-T)has also defined some test models to evaluate the capabilities of 5G deterministic networks1.Various international alliances are conducting 5G deterministic network research.For instance,the 5G Alliance for

32、Connected Industries and Automation(5G ACIA)2 is developing a 5G deterministic network URLLC industrial automation test-bed.The Alliance of Industrial Internet(AII)3 has released a series of 5G deterministic network white papers and built joint laboratories.The Stic5G consortium4 is developing a uni

33、fied solution to realise more efficient and flexible production processes.As a result,5G deterministic network technolo-gies continue to evolve and innovate to provide better network capabilities and create a digital production mode for various vertical industries.This white paper analyses the chall

34、enges of integrating 5G into vertical industries.It then describes the service and network architecture of a 5G deterministic network,and briefly introduces key technologies within a 5G deterministic network.The paper also includes several case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of service l

35、evel agreement(SLA)grading and the capabilities of a 5G deterministic network.Finally,it outlines the prospects for the development of 5G deterministic networks in vertical industries.1 ITU-T G.1051:Latency measurement and interactivity scoring under real application data traffic patterns2 https:/5g

36、-acia.org/.3 http:/www.aii-alliance.org/.4 https:/franco-german-5g-ecosystem.eu/stic5g/.1.04/36Challenges2.0CHALLENGES OF 5G INTEGRATION INTO VERTICAL INDUSTRIES5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES5/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESChallenges of 5G Integration into Vertical IndustriesCH

37、ALLENGES OF 5G INTEGRATION INTO VERTICAL INDUSTRIESAlthough 3GPP 5G usage scenarios define URLLC and massive machine type of communication(mMTC)for vertical industries,there are various challenges that need to be overcome to successfully integrate 5G into vertical industries to provide deterministic

38、 services.2.1 Diverse Vertical Industry DemandsVertical industries typically employ networks to drive the operation of machinery.Different sectors have different network requirements in terms of speed,bandwidth,etc.In the manufac-turing sector,for example,the need for precise motion control requires

39、 low latency and low jitter connectivity.Industrial park management use cases,such as information monitoring and automated transportation,require large uplink bandwidth and precise positioning.In complex end-to-end scenarios,there are also many challenges in handling deterministic concurrent service

40、s at scale.For example,material management processes need collaborative cooperation between a range of equipment,such as AGVs,stackers,shuttle cars,circular shuttle cars,etc.Each node action needs to be completed within a determined time.Therefore,a 5G deterministic network needs to provide flexible

41、 concurrent URLLC services and have multiple capabilities.2.2 Industrial Protocol Integration ChallengesIntroducing a 5G deterministic network into factories will raise protocol compatibility issues.Today,industrial enterprises networks primarily employ industrial control protocols including:Industr

42、ial Ethernet,such as process field net (PROFINET),and Ethernet control automation technology(EtherCAT)Industrial bus,such as process field bus (PROFIBUS)and controller area network open(CANopen).The ISA-95 architecture,which includes equipment,workshop,factory and enterprise layers(as shown in the F

43、igure 1),can be used to analyse and process the real-time and reliability requirements of industrial applications.5G can be integrated with information technology(IT)to assist production from manufacturing execution system(MES)to enterprise resource planning(ERP).At the equipment level,communication

44、 between programmable logic controllers(PLCs)and on-site devices needs the 5G deterministic network to integrate seamlessly into the operational technology(OT)network.The key application scenarios involve real time communication(RTC)for on-site networks and isochronous real time communication (IRT)f

45、or motion control synchronisation.2.06/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES2.3 5G Technology and Industry Maturity5Gs business capabilities began to be standardised with 3GPP Rel-15 and were gradually enhanced in Rel-16 and Rel-17.The URLLC functionality introduced in Rel-15 and Rel-16 is now

46、enabling the development of corresponding commercial capabilities.Currently,global 5G deployments are mainly focused on supporting enhanced mobile broadband(eMBB)scenarios.The maturity of the end-to-end 5Gs industry chain still falls short,mainly constrained by the network infrastructure and termina

47、l chips.The gradual deployment of 5G in key production processes is highlighting gaps between 5G trial capabilities and industrial requirements,as outlined in Table 1.Figure 1 The ISA-95 architecture used in vertical industriesEnterprise Resource PlanningThe enterprise layer needs to decide what to

48、produceManufacturing Execution System The management layer needs to arrange the productionscheduleSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition The control layer needs to control production methods and process instructionsProgrammable logic controllerThe execution layer needs to control device operations

49、Field functions,including device,sensors and controllersDevice levelWorkshop levelFactory levelEnterprise levelERPMESSCADAPLCINDUSTRIAL DEVICES Frequency converterSensorEncoderIOCHALLENGES OF 5G INTEGRATION INTO VERTICAL INDUSTRIES7/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES2.4 Unclear Collaborative

50、 Business ModelsWhereas consumer 5G services are underpinned by a clear business model,mobile operators have not yet sufficiently differentiated their services for vertical industry users.Therefore,operators urgently need to establish network classification and grading capabilities for vertical indu

51、stries.In this process,OT requirements need to be precisely translated into the network capabilities criteria of communication technology(CT),to create a robust SLA framework.Distinct from the consumer market,this strategic shift would enable the implementation of diversified market strategies.*This

52、 table shows the peak capabilities exhibited in 5G trials conducted by multiple mobile operators in China at the end of 2023 using 100 MHz of bandwidth in frequency range 1.More information about some of these trials is available here.Note,some of these capabilities are being commercialised.TYPE5G T

53、HEORETICAL CAPABILITY 5 5G TRIAL CAPABILITY*INDUSTRIAL REQUIREMENTS 7Latency1 ms4 ms 6 0.5 ms to 500msReliability99.9999%99.999%699.9%to 99.999999%Communication service reliability/1 day and more1 day to 10 yearsJitter/4 ms8 ms to 50sUplink data rate10 Gbps1.3 GbpsSeveral GbpsDownlink data rate20 Gb

54、ps2.6 GbpsSeveral GbpsPositioningSeveral decimetresSeveral metersBetween 0.2 m and 10 mTable 1:The gaps between 5G trial capability and industrial requirements.5 R-REC-M.2083-0-201509,“Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond”6 China Telecom,Huawei,Baosha

55、n Iron and Steel Co.,Ltd.,and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications:5G deterministic private network helps Baoshan Iron and steel plate lead the smart production of green steel-Mobile World Live7 GSMA Private 5G Industrial Networks:https:/ OF 5G INTEGRATION INTO VERTICAL INDUSTRIES8/36A

56、rchitecture3.0ARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES9/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESArchitecture of 5G Deterministic Network3.03.1 Service RequirementsThe extension of 5G networks from auxiliary production processes to core production processes p

57、laces higher demands on their deterministic service capabilities.There are many types of vertical industries,and different application scenarios and services have different demands for the deterministic capabilities of the network.An analysis of the main capability requirements of industry networks

58、points to the following five key aspects and the hierarchical classification of service requirements shown in Table II.Latency and reliability:The latency denotes the end-to-end round trip time(RTT)of the user plane,which refers to the total time it takes from the source point to the successful rece

59、ipt of destination confirmation information.In general,cumulative probability distribution XmsY%is used to evaluate the latency that a service demands.For example,the latency requirement for a fully automated service in PLC factories can reach 5ms99.99%,which denotes that the RTT for 99.99%of sample

60、s is equal to or less than 5ms.Jitter:Jitter refers to the degree of deviation between the actual transmission latency and the latency demanded by the service.Generally,interval probability distribution AmsB%is used to evaluate jitter.AmsB%denotes that the latency of samples greater than or equal to

61、 B%is within the interval of service demanded latency minus Ams,service demanded latency.The jitter requirement for controller to IO(C2IO)southern interface of PLC can be as low as 1ms99.99%.Uplink bandwidth:For mobile communication systems,insufficient uplink capacity often becomes the main bottlen

62、eck.The uplink bandwidth can be represented by the uplink cell capacity,which refers to the uplink throughput that a cell can provide per unit of time under certain coverage,terminal quantity,terminal distribution and service models.The uplink bandwidth requirement for industrial use cases that empl

63、oy image recognition systems can reach 600 Mbps.Availability:Availability refers to the degree to which a system is in a working or usable state at any random time when requested to perform a task.For example,if the system is interrupted for 1 minute within a week,then the availability is(7*24*60-1)

64、/(7*24*60)=99.99%.The availability requirement for safety-related use cases in coal mining,for example,can reach 99.999%.Positioning:Positioning accuracy describes the difference between the calculated position and the actual position.The definition of positioning accuracy is Xm90%,which denotes tha

65、t over 90%samples fall into a circle with the target position as the centre and a radius of Xm.The positioning requirement for the operation of automated assembly lines can be as low as 10 cm or less.ARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK10/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESDETERMINISTIC A

66、BILITYLEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4LEVEL 5Latency and reliability(L)100ms99.99%50ms99.99%20ms99.99%10ms99.99%5ms99.99%Jitter(J)8ms99.99%4ms99.99%2ms99.99%1ms99.99%50s99.99%Uplink bandwidth(U)800MbpsAvailability(A)99%99.9%99.99%99.999%99.9999%Positioning(P)100-meter10-meterMeterDecimetreCentimetreTabl

67、e II:The hierarchical classification of service requirementsARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK11/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES3.2 Service ArchitectureThe service architecture of a 5G deterministic network primarily consists of the three stages shown in Figure 2.The first stage ide

68、ntifies the industry application and scenario.Extracting and analysing the characteristics of the service can reveal its distinct statistical indicators and requirements.The second stage flexibly combines and applies various 5G deterministic technologies and exclusive network resources to create an

69、integrated solution to provide end-to-end deterministic services.The third stage divides the service into levels to form the network SLA-the promise made by the service providers to the customers,as listed in Table II.Customers can then order services-on-demand based on the SLA list.Figure 2 Service

70、 architecture of 5G deterministic networkFreightEducationMedicineVideo MonitoringPLCAGVIdentify businessObtain requirementLatency and reliabilityJitterUplink bandwidthAvailabilityPositioningMassive MIMOSupplementary uplink5G LANAITSNDetNetCA/DCUPF sinking Provide deterministiccapability through tech

71、nological integrationINDUSTRY&SCENARIO5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK TECHNOLOGYBUSINESSSLAARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK12/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES3.3 Cloud-network Integrated ArchitectureA 5G deterministic network can employ a cloud-network integrated architecture,including an

72、 industrial cloud and 5G industrial access network,as shown in Figure 3.Figure 3 5G cloud-network integrated deterministic network architectureCameraAGVCPEBSMechanical ArmPCMachine ToolBSGateway5G Industrial Access NetworkSensorUPF W-AGF/N3IWFAMFSMFTSN-AFTSCTSFPCFNEFIndustrial Private Network 5GC vP

73、LCSCADASystem ApplicationsTime SynchronizationPositioningNetwork ServicesIndustrial VisionVideo InspectionIndustrial ApplicationsNetworking TechnologyInfrastrucutreApplication/ServiceIndustrial Cloud5GC Public NetworkComputingStorageNetworkARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK13/365G DETERMINISTI

74、C NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESDepending on the available infrastructure,the networking technology and application/service can be deployed in an industrial edge cloud,which can provide computing power for different applications/services.Cloud-based industrial system applications,such as virtual PLC(vPLC)a

75、nd supervisory control and data acquisition(SCADA),can achieve intelligent and reliable data analysis and industrial control,while cloud-based network services can achieve accurate synchronisation and positioning.Running in the cloud,industrial applications,such as artificial intelligence(AI)-based

76、industrial vision and video inspection,can achieve high processing performance.A 5G local area network(LAN)can be employed to interconnect different industrial equipment.An industrial private network 5G core includes the access and mobility management function(AMF),the session management function(SM

77、F),the TSN-application function(TSN-AF),the user plane function(UPF)and other functions.These elements enable the network to meet the strict requirements for latency and jitter required for industrial automation.In addition,a wireline access gateway function/non-3GPP interwork-ing function(W-AGF/N3I

78、WF)can support the integration of fixed and mobile access networks,allowing for efficient integration between 5G networks and vertical industry networks,solving the problem of multiple networks coexisting within the industry.A 5G industrial access network can support high-quality broadband connectiv

79、ity for various vertical industry equipment,including AGVs,customer premise equipment(CPE),machine tools and gateways.It can also offer refined and dedicated resource reservation technology to provide enterprises with very precise deterministic solutions.ARCHITECTURE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKRunni

80、ng in the cloud,industrial applications,such as artificial intelligence (AI)-based industrial vision and video inspection,can achieve high processing performance14/36Key Technologies4.0KEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES15/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK

81、S FOR INDUSTRIESKey Technologies of a 5G Deterministic NetworkThe technical architecture of a 5G deterministic network focuses on two aspects:performance assurance and networking,as shown in Figure 4.New technologies are being developed to support deterministic services:More refined and flexible tec

82、hnology combinations are set to provide multi-dimensional service level guarantees,including ultra reliability and bounded latency,low jitter,enhanced uplink bandwidth,high availability,and accurate positioning.4.0Figure 4 Technical architecture for 5G deterministic networkBroadband and antennas Exp

83、ansion of available resourcesNew Radio designNumerology,slot configuration,reference signals,etc.Function designScheduling mechanisms,system procedures,etc.Diversity and redundancyRepetition or backupSimplified networking5G LAN+UPF sinkingTSN/DETNET over 5GConverged deterministic networksFixed mobil

84、e convergenceHybrid network connectionsNetwork and service collaborationAdaptation and coordinationPerformance AssuranceNetworkingLatency and Reliability JitterUplink BandwidthAvailabilityPositioningKEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK16/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES4.1 Perfor

85、mance Assurance TechnologiesA.Latency,Reliability and JitterEnd-to-end ultra-reliable,low-latency and low-jitter communication is critical to support real-time feedback and precise control applications in industry.For example,the control of AGVs and mechanical arms(see also 5.2)requires deterministi

86、c control signal transmission.Most enhancements for reliable communication employ diversity:Time,frequency and spatial diversities are adopted to boost radio link reliability.At the same time,redundant transmission on N3/N9 interfaces in a 5G system,and the frame replication and elimination for reli

87、ability(FRER)protocol,support multiple separate data forwarding paths.To enable timely transmission,TSN provides shaper,pre-emption,and queuing mechanisms that guarantee bounded latency and jitter.Time-frequency resource allocation,which determines the transmission duration,is the key to low latency

88、 in the air interface.Scalable numerology,mini-slot,and flexible slot patterns can shorten frame alignment and transmission delay.Pre-scheduling,grant-free scheduling,pre-emption,and enhanced hybrid automatic repeat request(HARQ)can further lower latency in the mechanism design.B.Uplink BandwidtIn o

89、rder to support demanding applications,such as machine vision systems for quality control(see also 5.1),the network should be capable of handling very large volumes of traffic,particularly in the uplink.The available bandwidth determines the capacity and data rate.The bandwidth of a 5G new radio(NR)

90、carrier has expanded to 100 MHz,while a FR2 carrier supports bandwidth up to 400 MHz.Furthermore,carrier aggregation(CA),dual connectivity(DC),and supplementary uplink(SUL)mechanisms can be used to combine multiple frequency bands to accommodate wider bandwidth.In time division duplex(TDD)mode,the r

91、atio of uplink and downlink slots can be configured to provide a higher uplink data rate,while 5G NR also allows spatial multiplexing to multiply capacity.Enhancements to terminal antennas,such as uplink transmitter switching,can ensure the user can access the full capacity available.C.AvailabilityM

92、anufacturers need consistent service availability to avoid costly pauses in production.As well as using high-quality components,building redundancy into the 5G system is important to improve availability.Critical compo-nents can be backed up to ensure continuity of operation in the case of a single

93、point failure.For example,redundant UPFs,working in“hot backup”mode,can maintain network services when some of them break down.It is also important to be able to tolerate failures.When signalling connection failures occur,resilient network functions can retain established sessions and configuration,

94、maintaining service continuity for users.D.PositioningThe development of location-based services,such as shuttle car navigation(see also 5.3),has elevated the importance of positioning capabilities.3GPP.Rel-16 calls for vertical positioning accuracy of 3 meters,as well as horizontal positioning accu

95、racy of 3 meters(indoor)and 10 meters(outdoor).The location management function(LMF)in the 5G system computes the position of the user equipment(UE)based on positioning measurements and assistance information.Positioning in 5G NR is mainly based on observed time difference,angle of radio signals or

96、signal strength.Enhancements,such as timing delay correction at the transmitter and receiver sides,have been proposed to obtain more precise measurements.Integrated position-ing solutions,such as 5G+WLAN,5G+Bluetooth,and 5G+ultra wide band(UWB),are designed to further enhance accuracy.KEY TECHNOLOGI

97、ES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK17/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES4.2 Networking TechnologiesA.Simplified NetworkingA simplified network structure based on 5G LAN+UPF sinking can satisfy the needs of industrial control communications based on Ethernet protocols,as shown in Figure 5.Variou

98、s operations,such as an automated logistics warehouses(see also 5.3),can benefit from it.The deployment of 5G LAN makes it easier for industrial control devices to communicate directly and efficiently:a 5G LAN significantly optimises the user plane transfer path and facilitates sessions of Ethernet

99、type.A 5G virtual network(VN)group consists of a set of UEs with 5G LAN-type services.Unicast,broadcast,and multicast communication can also be provided within a 5G VN.A UPF located close to the RAN can offload user traffic so that data can be processed locally.Processing data at the network edge im

100、proves performance by reducing network hops and relieves core network traffic efficiently.UPF sinking also enables MEC,which can provide an IT service environment and cloud-computing capabilities.The UPF in charge of traffic steering can also be part of the MEC implementation.Figure 5 5G LAN+UPF sin

101、kingB.TSN/DetNet over 5GTSN over 5G is designed to support bounded latency and jitter to meet the stringent requirements of some applications,such as industrial automation.TSN brings valuable tools to enable traffic shaping,resource management,time synchronisation and reliability8.The 5G system is i

102、ntegrated trans-parently with the external TSN as a logical TSN bridge.The device-side TSN translator(DS-TT)and the network-side TSN translator(NW-TT)in the 5G system enable interoperability between the TSN and 5G.Time synchronisation and QoS handling in TSN over 5G are the basis of time-critical co

103、mmunications.The 5G grand master system clock(5G GM)time can be different from the TSN master clock(TSN GM)time.As the DS-TT 8 5G-TSN integration meets networking requirements for industrial automation https:/ SinkingVN Group 1VN Group 2KEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK18/365G DETERMINI

104、STIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESand NW-TT are aware of the time in both the 5G and TSN domains,they play key roles in time synchronisation.Likewise,TSN and 5G have independent QoS mechanisms,meaning QoS alignment between the two domains is necessary.The different TSN traffic classes are mapped to differ

105、ent 5G QoS indicators(5QIs)in the application function(AF)and the policy control function(PCF).The 5G system then performs end-to-end QoS treatment with the help of QoS requirements provided by the AF9.Collaborating with TSN,deterministic networking(DetNet)will address Layer 3 aspects,such as time s

106、ynchronisation,resource reservation,guaranteed latency and packet loss,as well as convergence of critical and best-effort data streams.For these purposes,DetNet has introduced mechanisms for resource allocation,service protection and explicit routes.DetNet over 5G is making progress.3GPP Rel-18 has

107、studied interworking between 5G and DetNet10.The 5G system acts as a DetNet node and does not impact the 5G RAN and UE.Solutions for 5G system DetNet node reporting and DetNet configuration provisioning have been proposed.3GPP is also working on specifying extensions to the time sensitive communicat

108、ion(TSC)framework to support DetNet,as shown in Figure 611.9 Understanding 5G&Time Critical Services https:/ TS 28.530 Aspects;Management and orchestration;Concepts,use cases and requirements11 SP-220801 New WID:Extensions to the TSC Framework to support DetNetFigure 6 TSN/DetNet over 5GTSN/DetNet s

109、ystemTSN Time Domain5GS Time Domain5GS logical DetNet RouterTSN Time DomainNEFTSN AFTSCTSFAMFSMFPCF(R)AN UEDS-TTDetNet controllerTSN/DetNet network UPFNW-TTTSN/DetNet over 5GKEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK19/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESC.Network and Service Collaboration

110、Network and service collaboration(NSC)refers to the mutual adaptation of network and service requirements,enhancing the air interface resource scheduling to meet diverse SLA demands from multiple terminals on the production line.The realisation of NSC involves two phases:Firstly,the network adapts t

111、o the service.The 5G system captures the message features of the service,including time-sensitive communication assistance information(TSCAI),such as maximum burst size,flow direction,periodicity,burst arrival time(BAT),etc.The 5G system then adjusts the uplink and downlink air interface resource sc

112、heduling,ensuring the stable operation of the production line.3GPP has defined the core network and radio access network collaboration mechanism to support NSC in TS 22.26112.Secondly,the service adapts to the network.The 5G system provides feedback on uplink and downlink information to the applicat

113、ion layer.The industrial equipment adjusts the timing of message transmission and reception by selecting the corresponding sub-frame.Note,industrial protocols should be redefined in this phase.D.Fixed and Mobile ConvergenceFixed and mobile convergence(FMC)refers to the combination of 5G mobile commu

114、nica-tion technology with industrial passive optical network(PON),Ethernet,Wi-Fi and other fixed access technologies used in industrial settings to provide convenient,fast and appropriate network access.In many deployments,the 5G network is added to the existing fixed network.After introducing FMC,c

115、ustomers can select the access technology according to the service requirements.At the same time,FMC allows for the use of dual links to ensure greater availability of the network connection.FMC can be implemented in two stages.The first stage is the integration of application platforms.In this stag

116、e,the 5G and fixed network are relatively independent.MEC provides an open network capability to users,enabling the flexible arrangement and loading of network resources through the application platform.The second stage is the integration of access networks.In this stage,the deployment of a W-AGF or

117、 N3IWF access gateway can enable wireless and wireline convergence for the 5G system(5WWC)13.Wireless and wireline access technologies are integrated into the 5G core directly.Through unified planning of the network and control of terminal services,the network construction cost can be effectively re

118、duced and the application deployment efficiency can be improved.12 TS 22.261 Service requirements for the 5G system 13 TS 23.316 Wireless and wireline convergence access support for the 5G System KEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORK20/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES4.3 Technolog

119、y SelectionThe simple superposition of technologies can directly enhance network performance.However,techniques and tactics used to reduce latency or enhance reliability often consume radio resources in access network.For example,resources are reserved in pre-scheduling to lower latency,or multiple

120、copies of packets are transmitted in packet data convergence protocol(PDCP)duplication to increase reliability.The relationship between reliability,latency,and radio resource can be summed up as a trilemma in network performance(see Figure 7).Notably,radio resources are fundamental to network capaci

121、ty,which affects key parameters,such as the number of concurrent terminals or data rates.In practice,a thorough understanding of the demands of industrial enterprises is critical to technology selection.In a multipurpose network,the performance of various concurrent services can be guaranteed throug

122、h network slicing and QoS mechanisms.When the all-round demands cannot be met as expected,trade-offs must be made.Service demands can be categorised as core and non-core.The network solution should give the highest priority to the core demands that determine the key indicators of network performance

123、.Technologies should be selected based on the demand for customised network solutions.Prioritising demands can simplify the selection of the technology combination.For example,it is difficult for a large number of terminals to achieve low-latency transmission simultaneously.If support for a high num

124、ber of connections is more important than latency,it may not be appropriate to pre-schedule for each terminal,as that would consume excess radio resources.In this situation,it may be better to employ other technologies to enable low latency.Figure 7 The trilemma in network performanceLatencyRadio re

125、sourceReliabilityKEY TECHNOLOGIES OF A 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKThe trilemma in network performanceTechnologies should be selected based on the demand for customised network solutions.Prioritising demands can simplify the selection of the technology combination.21/36EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DET

126、ERMINISTIC NETWORKSExploration5.05G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES22/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESExploration and Practice of 5G Deterministic NetworksThe section outlines use cases in steel manufacturing,automobile manufacturing,warehouse logistics,and port operations,based on a

127、ctual pilots in China.These deployments demonstrate how 5G deterministic networks can deliver multiple business benefits in industrial settings.5.1 Steel ManufacturingTypical steel manufacturing includes four stages:iron making,steel making,continuous casting and rolling.For the rolling stage,in whi

128、ch billets are transformed into rolled materials to meet technical requirements,AI-based steel surface quality inspection needs 4K video from two line scanning colour cameras.To support this high-speed photography with instant capture and transmission characteristics requires a total uplink bandwidt

129、h of 586 Mbps.A 5G determinis-tic network can also be used to remotely control cranes,meaning operators dont need to work in hazardous areas and be exposed to potential safety risks.At the same time,heavy-duty AGVs can be used to transfer goods seamlessly to the next factory.As shown in Table III,a

130、5G deterministic network will need different SLA grades to meet the different requirements of overhead crane remote control,AI-based steel surface quality inspection,and operating heavy-duty AGVs.5.0EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS23/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESAs

131、Table III shows,simultaneous fulfilment of the L4 and the U1+U3+U1 is required within the same cellular network.By utilising complementary TDD,5G LAN,and NSC,the latency and reliability can achieve 4ms99.999%.FRER ensures uninterrupted continuous operation of the overhead crane remote control and se

132、amless transportation of heavy-load AGVs.MEC can provide the AI computing power needed to ensure high-quality inspection of steel surfaces.The implementation of a 5G deterministic network delivers a number of business benefits.Through the implementation of remote control for overhead cranes,quality

133、inspection and AGVs,the number of on-site personnel can be lowered by 65%.With AI-based quality inspection,the defect detection rate reaches 90%,and production capacity loss is reduced by 92%,helping to achieve greenhouse gas emissions goals,as well as lower costs.EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETE

134、RMINISTIC NETWORKSOVERHEAD CRANE REMOTE CONTROLAI-BASED STEEL SURFACE QUALITY INSPECTIONHEAVY-LOAD AGVLatency and rereliability(L)L3L4L1Uplink bandwidth(U)U1U3U1Availability(A)A3A3A3Simplified networking333Network and service collaboration/3/Table III:SLA grading for steel rolling scenario24/365G DE

135、TERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES5.2 Automobile ManufacturingThe automotive manufacturing industry includes four major processes:pressing,welding,painting and final assembly.In the welding process,the robotic arms at the valve island need to exchange different types of welding guns,causing circuit

136、 wear and tear.Meanwhile,between 50-60 sensors are required to monitor the real-time production parameters,such as operational status and material consumption,requiring network availability of 99.99%.Additionally,real-time control of AGVs requires meter-level positioning to achieve safe and convenie

137、nt product transportation.Automating the welding point quality inspection needs ten 4K industrial cameras,which requires a total uplink bandwidth of 250 Mbps.As shown in Table IV,a 5G deterministic network will need different SLA grades to meet the different requirements of the flexible valve island

138、,production data acquisition,and logistics AGVs.As Table IV shows,simultaneous fulfilment of the L4,U1+U1+U1+U2,J1,and P3 is required within the same cellular network.Employing pre-sched-uling,TSN,5G LAN,and UPF sinking can deliver latency and reliability of 10ms99.99%,and jitter of 8ms99.99%.Resili

139、ent network functions ensure the flexible valve island is available and reliable,meeting the connection needs of PLCs.The business benefits include a reduction in the production line valve island wireless transforma-tion time of 85.7%,and a reduction in the annual downtime of this production line of

140、 98%.EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKSThe business benefits include a reduction in the production line valve island wireless transformation time of 85.7%,and a reduction in the annual downtime of this production line of 98%.25/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESFLEXIBLE VA

141、LVE ISLANDPRODUCTION DATA ACQUISITIONLOGISTICS AGVWELDING POINT QUALITY INSPECTIONLatency and rereliability(L)L4L1L1L1Jitter(J)J1/Uplink bandwidth(U)U1U1U1U2Availability(A)A3A3A3A3Positioning(P)/P3/Simplified networking3333TSN/DetNet over 5G3/Table IV:SLA grading for automobile welding scenarioEXPLO

142、RATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS26/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES5.3 Warehouse LogisticsWarehouse logistics includes six processes:tracking,loading and unloading,handling,receiving,storage,and dispatch.In the loading and unloading processes,remotely coordinating various t

143、ransportation machinery,such as AGVs,stacker cranes and shuttle cars,requires network latency and reliability of 20ms99.99%.These processes can be managed by a warehouse management system(WMS)and warehouse control system(WCS)deployed on MEC.The machine vision systems used in warehouses require six p

144、arallel cameras with an uplink rate of 30 Mbps to precisely detect damage to packaging,while automated inventory checks require 10 high-definition cameras with an uplink rate of 20 Mbps.The total uplink capacity reaches 380 Mbps.As shown in Table V,a 5G deterministic network will need different SLA

145、grades to meet the different requirements of stacker cranes,shuttle cars,unmanned inventory,and packaging damage detection.STACKER CRANESSHUTTLE CARSUNMANNED INVENTORYPACKAGING DAMAGE DETECTIONLatency and rereliability(L)L3L3L1L1Uplink bandwidth(U)U1U1U2U1Availability(A)A2A2A3A3Positioning(P)P3P3/Si

146、mplified networking3333Network and service collaboration33/Fixed and mobile convergence3/3/Table V:SLA grading for warehouse scenarioEXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS27/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESAs Table V shows,simultaneous fulfilment of the L3,U1+U1+U2+U1,and P3

147、 is required within the same cellular network.By employing URLLC,5G LAN,and complementary TDD,the latency and reliability can be 20ms99.99%.5G+UWB achieves positioning accuracy of 1-3 meters,enabling efficient and accurate stacking of goods by stacker cranes and shuttle cars.FMC can also help meet t

148、he connectivity requirements of stacker cranes and unmanned inventory checks.Employing a real-time 5G deterministic network in warehousing logistics can decrease the fault handling time by 80%.By replacing complex and expensive wired communications with 5G deterministic communications,the cost of im

149、plementing an intelligent warehousing logistics system can fall by approximately US$150,000.EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKSBy replacing complex and expensive wired communica-tions with 5G deterministic communications,the cost of implementing an intelligent warehousing logistics

150、 system can fall by approximately US$150,00028/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES5.4 Port OperationsIn a port,typical use cases for a 5G network include bridge remote control,unpiloted container trucks and automated cargo tallies.The transmission of instructions for bridge remote control and

151、 unpiloted container processes requires a network latency and reliability of 20ms99.99%.The automated cargo tally process requires 50 parallel 2K HD video streams,each of whose uplink bandwidth should be greater than 6 Mbps.To minimise capital expenditure(CAPEX),the existing transport networks of th

152、e bridge remote control and Wi-Fi for automated cargo tally need to cooperate with newly built 5G networks.As shown in Table VI,a 5G deterministic network will need different SLA grades to meet the different requirements of bridge remote control,unpiloted container truck and automated cargo tally.As

153、 Table VI shows,simultaneous fulfilment of the L3 and the U1+U1+U2 is required within the same cellular network.Employing complementary TDD and 5G LAN can achieve latency and reliability of 20ms99.99%.FRER and redundant UPFs ensure continuous operation of the bridge remote control and unpiloted cont

154、ainer truck without interruption.MEC deployed on site provides the AI computing power to ensure high-quality recognition of characters.The deployment of a 5G deterministic network in port operations can increase the overall operat-ing efficiency by 30%to 30 cycles per hour,and the number of on-site

155、personnel can be lowered by 70%.The capital investment cost of the bridge remote control based on a 5G solution is only about one-tenth of that of optical fibre.EXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS29/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESBRIDGE REMOTE CONTROLUNPILOTED CONTAINER

156、TRUCKAUTOMATED CARGO TALLYLatency and rereliability(L)L3L3L1Uplink bandwidth(U)U1U1U2Availability(A)A3A3A2Simplified networking333Network and service collaboration33/Fixed and mobile convergence3/3Table VI:SLA grading for port operation scenarioEXPLORATION AND PRACTICE OF 5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS30

157、/36Conclusions6.0CONCLUSIONS5G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIES31/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESConclusions5G deterministic network technology is evolving with the needs of industrial applications,as the capabilities of 5G deterministic networks are gradually enhanced and commercial

158、ised.However,at present,the integration of 5G deterministic networks into vertical industries is still at the exploration stage.The protocols and mechanisms of 5G and industries need to be merged to realise the integration of CT with IT and OT.As a result,5G deterministic networks will continue to d

159、eepen the core production links of vertical industries to build successful models that can be copied and generalised to other industries,promoting the digital transformation process.To meet the growing requirements of different industries,the 6G standardisation process should begin by introducing ne

160、twork native deterministic capabilities.6.0CONCLUSIONS32/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESAbbreviations:TERMDESCRIPTION3GPP3rd Generation Partnership Project5G ACIA5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation5G LAN5G local area network5GS5G SystemAGVautomated guided vehicleAI artific

161、ial intelligenceAIIAlliance of Industrial InternetBATburst arrival timeBSbase stationC2IOcontroller to IOCAcarrier aggregationCANopen controller area network openCTcommunication technologyDCdual connectivityeMBBenhanced mobile broadbandERPenterprise resource planningEtherCATEtherNet control automati

162、on technologyFRERframe replication and elimination for reliabilityIIOTindustrial Internet of thingsIRTisochronous real time communicationCONCLUSIONS33/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESTERMDESCRIPTIONITinformation technologyITU-TInternational Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standar

163、dization Sector LMFlocation management functionMECmulti-access edge computingMESmanufacturing execution systemmMTCmassive machine type of communicationMTBF mean time between failureMTTRmean time to repairNRnew radioOToperational technologyPDCPpacket data convergence protocol PLC programmable logic c

164、ontrollerPONpassive optical networkPROFIBUSprocess field bus PROFINETprocess field netpRRUpico remote radio unitsRANradio access network RTCreal time communicationRTTround trip timeCONCLUSIONS34/365G DETERMINISTIC NETWORKS FOR INDUSTRIESTERMDESCRIPTIONSCADAsupervisory control and data acquisitionSLA

165、service level agreementSULsupplementary uplinkTDDtime division duplexTSCAItime sensitive communication assistance informationTSNtime-sensitive networkingUPF user plane functionURLLCultra reliable and low latency communicationCONCLUSIONS35/36GSMA Head Office1 Angel LaneLondonEC4R 3ABUnited KingdomTel:+44(0)20 7356 0600Fax:+44(0)20 7356 0601Copyright 2024 GSMA