Highway Traffic Management System Outstation Brochure

TrafficBoxKey platform for distributed motorway systems

TrafficBoxThe TrafficBox is Peek Traffic’s response to a market,

requiring a flexible and compact roadside platform for

distributed motorway systems. The TrafficBox stands for

innovation and reliability. It has been developed for the

European market.

FunctionalityA TrafficBox monitors and controls a certain part of a

motorway. The functionality it offers depends on the appli-

cations that are installed. Peek Traffic has an extensive

range of applications available for the TrafficBox.

Applications are designed to maximize safety, flow and fuel

efficiency. For example, the TrafficBox can autonomously

detect incidents and warn traffic upstream. Or in case of

heavy pollution the TrafficBox will automatically lower the

speed limits. Road workers’ safety is guaranteed by placing

cross measures on certain lanes.

In many cases, the MTM applications are installed on a

TrafficBox. MTM stands for Motorway Traffic Management,

which consists of an extensive set of inter-urban applica-

tions.

ArchitectureThe architecture of the TrafficBox is developed, based on

the principle of distributed intelligence. All components

communicate with an IP network layer. This enables

components, which are hosted on different TrafficBoxes, to

share information with each other.

The TrafficBox’ also uses the concept of graceful

degradation. When communication fails the TrafficBox

will continue its safety critical tasks. This is achieved by

dynamically switching to local algorithms.

ApplicabilityThe TrafficBox compact design will make it fit everywhere.

And long communication ranges to actuators and sensors

make it possible to place it at any convenient location.

All applications and configurations are managed from a

central server. The TrafficBox can also be locally configured

by means of a laptop. Service engineers have access to all

status and diagnostics reports by means of a user-friendly

web interface.

The TrafficBox is solid by design and built to last. All

components are designed for harsh climatic conditions

like extended temperatures, moisture and vibration.

Furthermore, the Operation System is based on a robust

version of Linux. All these design choices have resulted in a

product of extremely high reliability and durability.

Application portfolioThe four core functions of the TrafficBox are::

Traffic monitoring

Automatic incident warning

safety, flow

Lane control

safety

Speed signalling

safety, flow and environment

The application portfolio for the TrafficBox:

Traffic monitoring

Per vehicle: presence, classification and speed

Per minute: aggregated data and status

Automatic incident warning

Lane control for example during road works and inci-

dents

Speed signalling

In-vehicle speed & incident alert (based on Coopera-

tive Technology)

Control of peak hour lanes

Monitor emergency refuge areas

Tunnel safety

Weather alerts (e.g. fog, wind)

Operation of rotation panels

Operation of barriers

Interface with CCTV

Interface with bridges that open

Interface with height detection

Interface with ramp metering systems (TDI 3rd Gen,

based on an EC-2® )

Interface with toll and enforcement systems

BenefitsTechnical

The technical concept is flexible and reliable

State of the art technology

Distributed architecture

Graceful degradation

Central application management and diagnostics

Open industrial interfaces

Detection by means of loops, radar or battery powered

magnetometer

Functional

Choose the required application(s) from our portfolio or

let us develop an application on your specifications.

MTM offers many proven positive effects:

Number of serious accidents - 35%

Road capacity + 4%

Travel time - 15%

Maintenance costs - 30%

Road user appreciation + 83%

Additional functions:

Peek Traffic bv

Basicweg 16

3821 BR Amersfoort

Tel.: (+31) 33 454 1777

Fax: (+31) 33 454 1740

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.peektraffic.eu

Part of the stock exchange listed Imtech

Specifications

CPU PowerPC

Operating Systeem Linux

Interfaces 1x Ethernet

1x RS232

4x RS485 / RS422 (3x Profibus DP)

Communication Fibre glass

MDSL

HSDPA / UMTS/ GPRS

WiFi

Configuration 0…3 Logical units per TrafficBox

0…24 LED signs per TrafficBox

0…32 Loop pairs per TrafficBox

0…32 Radar detectors per TrafficBox