When everything works smoothly

The quality of any transport infrastructure can usually only be seen when an exceptional situation arises. How long does it take before a leak in a water pipe or a defective sprinkler are discovered? When does the janitor service get information about a failure in the heating or electricity? How can unmanned posts be managed and monitored? The list of similar questions can go on almost indefinitely. But it clearly shows that data communication solutions are a small but key component of any modern transport infrastructure.

Unmanned posts:

Regional railway stations, level crossings, signal boxes and terminals around the perimeter of an airport, toilet facilities on motorways - all of these have in common the fact that they are not usually manned, but nonetheless need to be integrated into the overall structure. Which means that there is a vital role here for data communication solutions.

Lighting:

Public transport routes and facilities have extensive lighting systems. They are not only used to improve visibility but also sometimes have technical and security functions, such as runway lights, lights for emergency exits, escape routes, etc. Defective components need to be replaced quickly, and life cycle costs can be measured, analysed and possibly reduced.

Sensors along transport routes:

There are sensors at every possible point in a transport infrastructure. Whether detecting temperatures, humidity, brightness, soil moisture or wind and rain, the data from all of these measuring instruments needs to be collected and transmitted so that it can be converted into useful information.

Controlling/heating points:

Points are at the heart of the rail network system. Nothing will run efficiently without them. So there needs to be a constant transmission of information about the position and functional readiness of points. Points heating needs to be controlled, and messages about foreign bodies being near to the points are required – particularly in remote places.

Buildings:

Along with the transport routes, buildings, too, are surely one of the greatest challenges for any transport infrastructure. And for buildings there are a great many potential applications for data communication solutions, such as fire alarm systems, security systems, indicator signs and energy management. Heating and sanitation systems and emergency power units are also an important part of an intelligent building infrastructure..