TCS - Mobile Data Terminal

TCS is a mobile data communication terminal for any type of vehicle. When used in railroads, it allows the exchange of data messages between the Operator who uses a terminal installed inside the train and the Dispatcher located at the railroad Operation Control Center. Such messages can include important operating information, such as train position, license for railroad section operations, speed restriction requirements and others.

The device allows for the exchange of messages created by the Operator and by the Onboard Computer OBC (bundled system also provided by Daiken which can be connected to the TCS). The TCS also works independently from being connected to the Onboard Computer.

For more operating reliability and cost reduction, the terminal works with dual communication system: GPRS mobile phone and satellite It may also operate with digital or analog radio.

Apart from hardware, Daiken provides also software that, from the Control Center, manages message sending and receiving actions between the system of licenses for railroad operations and the vehicle's terminal (TCS).

The TCS comprises 2 modules:

- TCS User Module: Cabinet with keyboard and display;

- TCS Control Module: Data processing, modems and data storage memory

Features:

TCS User Module

• Composed by a keyboard and a LCD screen;

• High-resistant ABS plastic housing designed to bundled operation and IP 65 protection level;

• Monochrome display and 8 or 10 lines, 40 rows graph protected by polycarbonate, with bright control;

• Standard keyboard QWERTY resistant to more than 1 million touches;

• Includes an alarm and 2 LEDs to inform incoming messages

• Interface with Control Module

TCS Control Module

• Includes control panel and modems;

• Message transmission via satellite, GPRS mobile or digital or analog radios;

• Enables preformatted message exchange (Macros), free-format messages, ASCII data format or binary format;

• Communication protocol TCP/IP or UDP, both with message delivery guarantee;

• Non-volatile memory for message storage;

• RS232 or USB ports for the connection of GPS module or onboard computers;

• Channel status leds;

• The device can be customized for other applications.