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Products : Transportation Sector (Rail Road Application) : LED Display Systems : On Board Application:GPS Based Public Address/Passenger Information Syatem (Buses)
GPS Based Public Address/Passenger Information Syatem (Buses)
      Product Details
      Salient Features
      Applications
      Technical Specifications
       
      Product Details
     
Autometers Alliance Ltd offers indegeniously manufactured state of the art Public Address and Passenger Information System (PA/PIS) specifically designed and devloped technology suited to indian condition Buses. The microprocessor-based electronic system comprises audio and visual equipments and a central console unit.

The PA/PIS closely integrates the audio and visual functions for conveying the desired information (Route Number, Destination, Current & Next Bus Stop and Special Messages to Passengers) . The central console unit controls these functions. The system generally consists of:

A. Visual equipment

Visual equipment, consisting of Front Destination Display,Rear Destination Display, Side Destination Display and Internal message display conveys journey-related information for the convenience of passengers, both on the Bus Stop and inside the Bus. Based on the proven hardware and software concepts and made of ultra bright/multi-colored LEDs, this equipment is installed at suitable locations in the bus to give clear visual displays. These displays can be customized with regard to their sizes, ambient lighting conditions and mounting locations. The central control unit of the passenger information system drives these displays

B. Audio equipment

Audio equipment is used for automatic announcements to passengers traveling in the Bus

This equipment generally comprises:

Power amplifier unit
4 Speakers (Front, Rear , 2 Gates )

C. Central control unit

This customized electronic unit with In-built GPS Module is the heart of the system and deals with the basic audio, auto-announcing and interfacing of critical functions identified by the user. It can be designed according to the customers application and requirements. It contains a user interface, allowing data input in the form of route data base, audio visual messages.

       
      Salient Features
     

Displays

  • Bilingual (Hindi & English) Multiple proportional fonts to provide best legibility, large range of fonts   available
  • Displays with High intensity and Automatic Adjustment to Ambient Light with incorporated light sensor
  • Character, have clear, exquisite and real display effect
  • Wide viewing angle , no picture change, no color excursion
  • All LED’s in a single display are from the same Bin to maintain the similar brightness & color      level
  • Low Power consumption
  • Case Material – M. S powder coated/ Aluminum , IP protection clause IP 56/65 as per application
  • Operating Temperature – Suitable for hot and humid climate
  • High reliability therefore no routine maintenance required
  • Comprehensive Self Test Facilities
  • Enclosures and fixings to satisfy vehicle interior/exterior requirements

 

Driver Console Unit 

  • Compact Size 
  • LCD Display and Keypad Interface
  • Sufficient Memory to Store Route and Special Messages
  • GPS Interface
  • Power Amplifier to drive Loud Speakers

Applications :-

 A. Visual functions

  • Front Destination Display :  Installed in the Front to display Route Number and Destination for Outside Passengers
  • Side  Destination Display :  Installed in the Side  to display Route Number , Destination , Fair Related Information for Outside Passengers
  • Rear  Destination Display :  Installed in the Rear  to display Route Number and Destination for Outside Passengers
  • Internal displays : Installed behind the driver  to display the current and approaching Bus Stop along-with Special messages .

                                                        

 B. Audio functions

  •  Passenger address:  Automatic pre-recorded announcements and emergency announcements by the driver by pressing the Hot keys.
       
      Technical Specifications
     

Front Destination Display

• Supply Voltage from +9 V to 36 V D.C which makes the display insensitive to engine starts.
• Operating Temperature Range from  0 0c to 70 0c 
• Language – Hindi and English (Configurable)
• Wide Viewing Angle
• Display of Route  Number (in Arabic Numeral)  and  Destination
• Viewing Distance 50 m
• LED Matrix of 16X160 pixels
• Display Area – 1600X200 (Length XWidth)
• Approx. Mechanical Dimensions of Box (in mm) -  1800X270X45 (L X W X D)
• Color of Mechanical Enclosure – Black (Powder Coated)
• Mounting type – Wall or Sealing as per application requirement
• Communication Interface - RS232 / RS485


Side  Destination Display

• Supply Voltage  from +9 V to 36 V D.C
• Operating Temperature Range from   0 0c to 70 0c
• Language – Hindi and English (Configurable)
• Display of Route  Number (in Arabic Numeral), Source, Destination and Fair
• Viewing Distance – 5 m
• LED Matrix of 16X80 pixels
• Display Area – 800X200 (Length X Width)
• Mechanical Dimensions of Box (in mm) -  1000X270X45 (LXWXD)
• Color of Mechanical Enclosure - Black Painted (Powder Coated)
• Mounting type – Wall or Sealing as per application requirement
• Communication Interface - RS232 / RS485


Rear  Destination Display


•  Supply Voltage  from +9 V to 36 V D.C
• Operating Temperature Range from  0 0c to 70 0c 
• Language – Hindi and English (Configurable)
• Wide viewing angle
• Display of Route  Number (in Arabic Numeral) and  Destination 
• Viewing Distance – 50 m
• LED Matrix of 16X80 pixels
• Display Area – 800X200 (Length X Width)
• Mechanical Dimensions of Box (in mm) -  1000X270X45 (L X  W  X D)
• Color of Mechanical Enclosure – Black (Powder Coated)
• Mounting type – Wall or Sealing as per application requirement
• Communication Interface - RS232 / RS485

 

Internal Message Display


• Supply Voltage  from +9 V to 36 V D.C
• Operating Temperature Range from 0 0c to 70 0c
• Language – Hindi and English (Configurable)
• Display of Present and next Bus Stop with flashing Hindi and English
• Display of  badge number of crew (driver and conductor) once in every two stops
• LED Matrix of 16X112 pixels
• Display Area – 855X122 (Length X width)
• Mechanical Dimensions of Box (in mm) -  1060X200X60  (LX W X D)
• Multi color LED Dot Matrix Block Used
• Color of Mechanical Enclosure – Black (Powder Coated) OR  Customized
• Mounting type – Wall or Sealing as per application requirement
• Communication Interface - RS232 / RS485

Driver Console unit

Driver Interface

20 X 4 LCD with Backlight and 17 keys keypad

Display  Interface

RS 485 Communication (Daisy Chain Configuration)

GPS Interface (OPTIONAL)

GPS Module to receive GPS packet

GPS Antenna with RG-176 RF Cable

Audio Interface (OPTIONAL)

16 W Audio Amplifiers

 4 Loud speakers 4 W each

Automatic Sound control as per ambient light

Memory Interface RS 232 /USB port to download Route Database SD memory to save Route Data Base
Memory Capacity   Adequate in built memory for storing route information of over 150 routes  with over 150 stops. (Configurable as per application)
RTC  1 RTC for Time Display
Programming interface  RS 232
Size (In mm)  

190X60X250

Mechanical Enclosure  Panel Type

• NOTE: This device is customized from application to application depending on the interfaces required and memory configuration requirements. 

 
       
     
 
 
 
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