WiFi at the depot: how to automate the data collection

To provide even more services and safety to users but also to manage their fleet efficiently, operators need to exchange real-time operating data in motion or at the depot/station (video surveillance, ticketing, passenger counting, PIS…) with buses.

> ACKSYS RANGE OF RUGGED WiFi ROUTERS (EMBEDDED) AND WIFI ACCESS POINTS (AT THE DEPOT) ALLOW A RAPID AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF ALL THESE DATA.

To enable a reliable and simultaneous transfer of all these data coming from the various embedded equipment, ACKSYS’ solution offers advanced security functions (firewall, VPN, radius…) and streams mutualization functions (routing, filtering, VLAN, QoS…).
Only one router per vehicle is needed, simplifying deployment and allowing reduced operating and maintenance costs.

 

 

 

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

 

SMART DEPLOYMENT

Administration and deployment                                                                                        – WaveManager : deployment & centralized management software                                 

WiFi coverage                                                                                                                      – Mesh networks and multi-radios access points : simplify the deployment of a WiFi coverage at the depot or along the track

Embedded WiFi routers
– Streams mutualization : a single embedded router, accessible to all the vehicle’s equipment (isolation/ segmentation/ prioritization of flows)
– Identical IP addressing scheme in all vehicles without interconnection risks (routing and filtering of flows)

MOBILITY

– High speed data transfer in motion (fast roaming <30 ms)

ADAPTED DESIGN FOR BUS AND GROUND USE

– Embedded and outdoor rugged solutions
– Extended operating temperature (up to -40°C and + 75°C depending on models)
– RJ45 or M12 connectors
– E-marked devices (bus)
– EN61373 (shocks/vibrations)

 

 

Cellular routers and WiFi access points for public transportation

 

 

AirWan

AirBox LTE

AirXroad/4P

RuggedAir100

Function

Cellular router

Cellular router +
all-in-one WiFi device

WiFi access point,
client, router, Mesh

WiFi access point,
client, router, Mesh

Recommended for BUS BUS BUS GROUND 

WiFi interface

802.11n (WiFi 4)
2.4 / 5 GHz

802.11n (WiFi 4)
2.4 / 5 GHz

802.11n (WiFi 4)
2.4 / 5 GHz

802.11n (WiFi 4)

*available in 802.11ac (WiFi 5)

2.4 / 5 GHz

Cellular interface

2G / 3G / 4G LTE
Single SIM
Multi-constellation GNSS

2G / 3G / 4G LTE
Dual SIM
Multi-constellation GNSS

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ethernet interface

1 x 10/100 + 1 x 10/100/1000
RJ45

2 x 10/100/1000
RJ45

1 x 10/100/1000
M12

*available in M12 8pts version

2 x 10/100
M12

I/O

2 isolated inputs
2 isolated outputs

1 isolated input
1 isolated output

Dimensions (mm) 147 x 41 x 100 141.2 x 99 x 35 115 x 64 x 34 80 x 175 x 57

Power supply

7 à 48 VDC 

Redundant
9 to 48 VDC + PoE

9 to 48 VDC

Redundant – isolated**
9 to 48 VDC** + PoE

Environment
Operating temperature
IP rating

-20°C to +60°C
IP40

-20°C to +60°C
IP30

-40°C to +70°C
IP66

-40°C to +70°C
IP66

FUNCTIONALITIES

Roaming

WiFi < 30 ms and
auto-switch & failover between
WiFi and Cellular networks

WiFi < 30 ms and
auto-switch & failover between
WiFi and Cellular networks

< 30 ms

< 30 ms

Security Firewall, DoS, https, MAC filtering, WPA/WPA2-Personal & Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS), WEP, tunnels L2 (GRE), VPN (OpenVPN), SNMP V3
Ethernet routing
Multicast (PIM), IP redundancy (VRRP), static routes, NAT router, router
Ethernet networking Frames filtering, bridging, repeater, STP/RSTP, VLAN, DHCP (server & client), DNS relay
Administration http, https, SNMP agent (V1, V2C, V3), WaveManager administration software
C-Key
 x

* Optional 2nd radio interface (WiFi or cellular)
** Depending on models
*** Hardened memory key (confi guration backup)

 

Use case

 

 

TOWARDS CONNECTED MOBILITY

The digitalization of transport has become a real challenge for operators, unions and organizing authorities alike. The main objectives are to ensure passenger safety and comfort, and to facilitate the operation of the urban network.
In this context, the on-board network is becoming a fully-fledged vehicle function, central to its smooth operation.

Because the embedded network in each vehicle is an integral part of its IT network, IDELIS has chosen an ACKSYS AirWan solution:
• Resolutely secure (router authentication, data encryption, secure VPN tunnels, firmware integrity checks…)
• Specifically designed for urban transport (ECE R10 certification, ITxPT compliance, compactness and resistance to shock and vibration).

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