Transportation
 All of Tri-County Rail System's stations in south Florida, now have bilingual
transportation information displays that "speak" English/Spanish and use an
integrated graphics/sound program which meets ADA requirements. The 14 station system was
built and installed by Hi-Tech Electronic Displays of Clearwater, Fl. Thirty-six
long-lived LED displays are digitally linked to a Message Control Center and are driven by
an easy-to-use "windows" menu program.
Other transportation systems have also been
produced and installed by Hi-Tech, with different operating parameters such as utilizing
pre-determined schedules built-in to a self-operating mode and proximity sensing devices.
TrakCom
Audio-Visual Paging System
The TrakCom System represents the "state of the art"
in a Visual and Audio information system for the Transit industry. Emergency or
scheduled visual AND audio messages are sent to a variety of LED displays and public
address system to inform, notify, or warn the public about upcoming events.
 Nearly all city, regional, or national rail and bus systems can
benefit from the TrakCom System. A centralized system enhances operational control, allows
for automatic, unattended operation, and, with the long life LED displays, make for an
economical system to own and operate.
Riders will have more confidence in your transit system when they
are kept informed about events, route changes, or special offers available to them.
Special announcements regarding schedule changes for sporting events, holidays, weekends,
etc. can be scheduled well in advance of the date. Emergency messages can be spoken along
with visual warnings. Hearing impaired riders can be assured of "never missing the
bus" when electronic messaging is part of your system.
A well designed audio - visual information system will help you in
meeting the mandated ADA requirements.
The TrakCom System
The TrakCom System utilizes a Windows NT based
client-server system. A network file server is connected to the operator workstation(s).
The database that stores all of the scheduled messages and logs is located on the file
server. Each station or platform is equipped with a Station Control Unit or SCU. The
Hi*Tech LED displays are daisy-chained together and terminated at the SCU. Communications
from the Server to the SCU can be customized to the owners’ specifications.
Typically, dial-up modems, fiber-optic cables, or LAN connections are used between the SCU
and the Central Control Server. Options are available to complete your system closure
switch control, remote station keypad, emergency microphone over-ride are some of the
options available.
The Details
The TrakCom System is comprised of modules or a
sub-system. Each module can be incorporated to meet your system requirements. For example,
if you do not need the audio sub-system, you do not have to purchase this module. Yet in
most cases you can add this feature at a later time.
SERVER
The Server system is an integral part of the Audio/Visual system This server stores the
master database of pre-made messages, transaction files, message queues, active station
listings, and SCU operating parameters. The Server also distributes scheduled
messages to the SCU’s, plus, maintains status, diagnostic and maintenance information
logs for each SCU on the system.
WORKSTATION
The TrakCom System is controlled operationally at the Workstation. Messages are created,
edited, and scheduled before being sent to the Server. Audio messages may also be created
and sent to the Server for distribution throughout the system.
GUI
The first screen presented is a Graphical User Interface, depicting the layout of your
transit system. This graphic shows the stations and significant geographical landmarks.
Single or multiple stations maybe selected by simply pointing and clicking the mouse. Five
priority levels, and multiple zones enable you to tailor the message to the right area,
and with the requested level of urgency.
SCU
The Station Control Unit is located at each station. The LED displays are connected to the
SCU typically via an RS485 connection. Up to 128 displays can be connected
"daisy-chain" style. This "ruggedized" computer is housed in a
stainless steel, heated and forced air-cooled enclosure.
Available
Modules
GMC
Graphical Monitor Controller allows schedules, times, and urgent messages to be displayed
on CRT monitors
Audio
In addition to the standard Text or Visual messages, this module and associated hardware
can synchronize your text m essages with audio messages. These messages would broadcast
through your existing Public Address system. This system requires an SCU at each station
where audio is desired.
Modem Array
The modem array is an economical convenience that connects to your LAN system, and
provides communications via dial-up or leased line connections between the Server and
SCU’s.
Keypad
Keypad interface allows the use of a four-line keypad located at each station to allow
remote retrieval of pre-stored messages. These messages can contain audio as well as
visual messages. The keypads are typically mounted in a stainless steel, keyed enclosure.
Digital I/O
This hardware device, along with custom software allows simple closure or "dry
contact" switches to trigger an event. An example: A microphone located at a station
can be monitored so that when the talk button is pressed, the displays can be stopped for
an emergency message. A train passing by can trigger an automatic message announcement.
Features
Expandable as your
needs grow
Five levels of priority messaging
Logging of nearly all activities taking place on the system
Multiple audio and visual zones per station
Interface to Automatic Train Control Systems
Mass import utility for loading large numbers of scheduled messages
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