Safety in tunnels using RFID - Two Case studies

BIOACCEZ CONTROLSCASE STUDIES

Bioaccez Controls is a company specialized in geolocation RFID and Access Con-trol, and is participated by the catalan holding SIMON HOLDING, an industrial group made up of 25 companies throughout the world, in the business of producing and marketing low-voltage electrical items, electronics, LED technology, industrial lighting, access control, security and management,

Bioaccez aims to further the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as biome-trics and RFID, to improve operational efficiencies, particularly as they relate to access control and time & attendance initiatives, and ultimately deliver solutions that generate optimal business performance for their clients.

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RFID FOR TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION

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CASE STUDY Sophisticated Bioaccez RFID system and software surveys the location of workers in the Crossrail tunnel of London

THE CLIENT

Ferrovial Agroman UK in a Joint venture with other two companies is in charge of the construction of the Western Running Tunnels (from Royal Oak to Farringdon, 6,16 Km) one of the tunnels of the big London project of Crossrail.Crossrail is the biggest engineering project in Europe and is a major part of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. Crossrail will connect 37 stations, including Heathrow airport and Maidenhead in the west with Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east.The main civil engineering construc-tion works for Crossrail are projected to be completed in 2017. Fit-out of stations and testing will continue afterwards. It is expected that Cros-srail services will commence on the central section by late 2018 followed by a phased introduction of services along the rest of the Crossrail route over several months.

“Bioaccez’s active tags are sending information every second during more

than 4 years”

THE CHALLENGE

The tunnel is constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) technology. The first machine was launched at Royal Oak Portal to tunnel towards east of Farringdon, by creating the running tunnels first, after which the station tunnels will be enlarged around these running tunnels. It is a dangerous environ-ment, with normal hazards of digging underground including the presence of heavy machinery and tens of vehicle movements everyday

The safety of the workers is one of the main focus in this work. It is pri-mordial to know how many workers are under the tunnels, where and who they are.

THE SOLUTION

Bioaccez has provided the company with a network of active RFID recei-ver system, connected to the Ether-net network used for other applica-tions too. Each receiver is connected to a high gain and very directional antenna working at 2,4 GHz. A couple of receivers near the entrance of the tunnel gave the indication of entrance or exit of the tunnel.Secure-Loc, a software system origi-nally developed by Bioaccez and Mi-croart was originally used to protect people in hospitals, It was thereafter adapted for ground use in order to achieve a secured installation.In addition to being able to point out the exact location of the workers, the software can also track people by qualification. By searching in the database for a specific worker or category, the company could find the person’s situation. hence, it allows the company to move its staff around more efficiently and effectively.

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Photo: Crossrail

BARCELONA CENTRAL HQArnald de Corcó, 4308560 Manlleu | EspañaT +34 938 51 54 [email protected]

BIOACCEZ, WHO WE ARE

Bioaccez Controls is a company specialized in RFID and Access Control, and is participated by the catalan holding SIMON HOLDING. Simon Holding, is an industrial group made up of 25 companies throughout the world, with its headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), in the business of producing and marketing low-voltage electrical items, electronics, indoor lighting based on LED technology, street and industrial lighting, voice and data transmission systems, access control, security and management, pipework and street furniture.

A small workshop set up in Olot (Spain) in 1916 was the start of what today, 100 years later, the Simon group: a family business which has grown over four generations thanks to the hard work and tenacity of thousands of people who have given their best. The SIMON group has various RDI centres, the main ones in Spain, Poland and China. One in ten people in the company are part of the team of professionals dedicated to researching and designing new products. A team which every day meets the challenge of genera-ting new ideas to transform design and technology in solutions for comfort, security and sustainability in any setting.

Thanks to constant investment, the companies in the Simon group have the latest manufacturing technology and its production proces-ses are subject to constant improvement in order to achieve the highest quality standards and maximum competitiveness for SIMON products all over the world.

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THE BENEFITS

The combination of powerful RFID tags tied into the Secure-Loc software mana-ger system offers Ferrovial a complete evaluation of its safety along the diffe-rent tunnels, all within a single graphical user interface. The system send email alerts to the ad-ministrators of the software depending on user programmed situation, network disconnections or when unauthorized tags are detected in tunnels.The software runs under a Java envi-ronment and could be securely accessed from a web browser in the network.

THE PRODUCTS

Z-Tag rfid active tags (like a thick credit card badge)Z-Controller-LanZ-Patch antennasSecure-Loc Software

Photos: Crossrail

CASE STUDY Bioaccez RFID system and software for the geolocation of construction workers in the Basque Y High-Speed Rail Network tunnel

THE CLIENT

JUPER SEGURIDAD is a reputa-ted integrator in the field of Safey solutions in Spain; their customer, the joint venture of Construcciones SOBRINO, OBEGISA and GEOTUNEL is in charge of the construction of the Eastern Tunnel of Zumarraga, a long tunnel of the big project for the High Speed Train (TAV in spanish) in the Basque country. Basque Y (also known as Y Vasca) is a 172km-long high speed network currently under construction in Spain. Basque Y will connect the three capitals in the Basque Autonomous Region, Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastián, and will transport both goods and passen-gers.

Construction on Basque Y was laun-ched in October 2006 and is expected to be completed by 2017.

THE CHALLENGE

The tunnel is constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines, but also explosive methods when necessary.It is a dangerous environment, with normal hazards of digging under-ground including the presence of heavy machinery and tens of vehicle movements everyday

Right now the presence of the workers is controlled manually at the entrance of the tunnel where the workers leave their ID card in a box, and they take out when they exit. The main offices are 1 Km away of the entrance so for controlling who is in or out someone needs to go to the box entrance and personally see the badges.The challenge is to have an online listing in the computer of the office indicating who is in the tunnel.

THE SOLUTION

Bioaccez has provided the integrator Company JUPER SEGURIDAD with a network of active RFID receiver system, linked to the Ethernet net-work of the construction company by means of a WiFi link and also a 3G link with the main offices. The workers are equipped with an ac-tive tag attached to their helmets or in the pocket of their jacket. The tags is transmitting the position every second and the lifetime is more than 4 years. Each receiver is connected to a high gain and very directional antenna working at 2,4 GHz. A couple of receivers near the entrance of the tunnel gave the indication of entrance or exit of the tunnel.Transeo-Plus, a software system that controls even standard access control like readers, keypads etc.. interfaces with active rfid for loca-ting purposes or alarms, it was be the best way to achieve a secured installation.

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Photo: Bioaccez Controls

BARCELONA CENTRAL HQArnald de Corcó, 4308560 Manlleu | SpainT +34 938 51 54 [email protected]

www.simonholding.com

BIOACCEZ, WHO WE ARE

Bioaccez Controls is a company specialized in RFID and Access Control, and is participated by the catalan holding SIMON HOLDING. Simon Holding, is an industrial group made up of 25 companies throughout the world, with its headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), in the business of producing and marketing low-voltage electrical items, electronics, indoor lighting based on LED technology, street and industrial lighting, voice and data transmission systems, access control, security and management, pipework and street furniture.

A small workshop set up in Olot (Spain) in 1916 was the start of what today, 100 years later, the Simon group: a family business which has grown over four generations thanks to the hard work and tenacity of thousands of people who have given their best. The SIMON group has various RDI centres, the main ones in Spain, Poland and China. One in ten people in the company are part of the team of professionals dedicated to researching and designing new products. A team which every day meets the challenge of genera-ting new ideas to transform design and technology in solutions for comfort, security and sustainability in any setting.

Thanks to constant investment, the companies in the Simon group have the latest manufacturing technology and its production proces-ses are subject to constant improvement in order to achieve the highest quality standards and maximum competitiveness for SIMON products all over the world.

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THE BENEFITS

Long distance RFID tags combined into the Transeo-Plus software mana-ger system offers to the customer a complete evaluation of its safety along the different tunnels, all within a single graphical user interface.

The system indicates the presence in the tunnel and allows statistics and user defined repports.

The software it runs under an SQL envi-ronment and could be securely accessed from the IP network.

THE PRODUCTS

Z-Tag rfid active tags (like a thick credit card badge)Z-Controller-LanZ-Patch antennasTranseo-Plus Software

Photos: Bioaccez Controls

ACCESS CONTROL IN MINING USING LONG RANGE RFID TAG

The Z-Tag system from Bioac-cez automatically and remotely identifies any vehicle or person ap-proaching to a receivers equipped access point with RFID. The range of detection is adjustable from 1 meter to several tens of meters. The vehicles and people have to be equipped with a long range active RFID tag set inside the winds-creen of the vehicle or carried in a lanyard for people.

The same active tag, the same size as a credit card (but 3 mm thick) can also be used for opening pedestrian gates.

The Z-Tag is installed in the pas-senger compartment of a vehicle, attached to the windshield.

Using a card holder, you can install the Z-Tag temporary or perma-nent.Identifiers are pre-coded with a sequence code to facilitate the learning or memorization in access control device.

Bioaccez mobility

Bioaccez presents their innovative range of RFID readers and active cards, Swiss-made automatic identification of vehicles and people. This innovative solution offers long distance identification and exceptional features:Identification of moving vehicles, integration in the access control product line and Omnia-Ip-Plus (proximity, keyboards, readers etc ...)

The Bioaccez Readers/Contro-llers could be installed easily and adapt to the conditions of use that requires identification. Whether a facility with a single integrated antenna or multiple identification, Bioaccez has a range of readers to respond the identification needs.

The controller installation requires no electronic adjustment, only the required detection range configu-ration by the software.

They are available in two different types:

1) Z-Gate-controller: for use in standalone mode, with memory of 100 users and relay pulse output.

2) Z-Controller-Ethernet/WiFi: for use in IP network and SecureLoc software, which converts the tra-cing and identification accessible via java/web application.

APPLICATIONS:

The characteristics of the tags and readers Bioaccez allows a large spectrum of applications of identification of vehicles and people in the:

• Open-air warehouses• Mining.• Buildings• Tunnels• Docks ...

SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

• Active tags in credit card forrmat• Active tags for asset tracking• Receivers for PC management• Directional antennas

Dimensions

Power

Frequency band

Temperature

Box

Range

Output / Connectivity

Memory

Memorization

54x85x3mm

Interna battery 4,5 lifetime

2,400..2,483 GHz

-10º..65ºC

ABS IP65

From 1m to 25m

126x104x28mm

6 V.dc 700mA

2,400..2,483 GHz

-10º..65ºC

Metal IP50 (IP6X option)

From 1m to 25m (option 150 m)

RS 232 or Ethernet or WiFi

PC controlled

PC controlled

126x104x28mm

6 V.dc 700mA

2,400..2,483 GHz

-10º..65ºC

Metal IP50 (IP6X option)

From 1m to 25m (option 150 m)

1 Rele N.O.

100 users

Manual or PC

Z-TAG Z-CONTROLLER Z-GATE CONTROLLER

ADVANTAGES

NO INTERFERENCESThe Bioaccez Z-Tags operate at the new certified frequency of 2.4 GHz presenting numerous advantages over 125 KHz or 433.92MHz systems... transmis-sions are faster, and the antennas are cheaper and directional.

INTEGRATIONZ-Controller-RS uses the V-EXT-RS232 for interfacing with access control central Omnia-Ip-Plus. Thus, in a system with active tags can be integrated classic control equipment like wiegand keypads, proximity card readers, finger-print readers etc ... To manage pedestrian doors from the same Transeo-Plus software.

FEATURESThe Bioaccez reader identifies people and vehicles typically up to 25 meters (or 150 m with a special antenna) with a single planar antenna without triggers or sonar.

VERSATILITYThe controller installed on doors, intended for use in access control can also be used as anti-theft detection system when using Z-Domino or Z-Motion tags.

EASY INSTALATION The Bioaccez Z-Tags accommo-date to every type of vehicle and install quickly. Controllers can stay in boxes and out only the antenna.

REFERENCES

Companies that have trusted us:

• City buses in the city of Naples, Italy: RFID access control to bus parking.• DCNS-French Navy: people location system for RFID.• Access to the works of Pasteur hospital 2, in Nice, France• TF1 Tower in Paris: Access control and RFID occupation.• Orange-France Telecom: rfid anti-theft system for electronic equipment in exhibitions.• Cordemais Power plant, France: Access control management using webserver.• Integral care center “Cotxeres de Borbó” Barcelona: RFID system for persons and objects.• Healthcare center Fortuny, Vilafranca: RFID system and access for people, etc ...

Bioaccez mobility

CASE STUDY Sophisticated Bioaccez RFID system and software surveys the location of workers in the Crossrail tunnel of London

THE CLIENT

Ferrovial Agroman UK in a Joint venture with other two companies is in charge of the construction of the Western Running Tunnels (from Royal Oak to Farringdon, 6,16 Km) one of the tunnels of the big London project of Crossrail.Crossrail is the biggest engineering project in Europe and is a major part of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. Crossrail will connect 37 stations, including Heathrow airport and Maidenhead in the west with Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east.The main civil engineering construc-tion works for Crossrail are projected to be completed in 2017. Fit-out of stations and testing will continue afterwards. It is expected that Cros-srail services will commence on the central section by late 2018 followed by a phased introduction of services along the rest of the Crossrail route over several months.

“Bioaccez’s active tags are sending information every second during more

than 4 years”

THE CHALLENGE

The tunnel is constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) technology. The first machine was launched at Royal Oak Portal to tunnel towards east of Farringdon, by creating the running tunnels first, after which the station tunnels will be enlarged around these running tunnels. It is a dangerous environ-ment, with normal hazards of digging underground including the presence of heavy machinery and tens of vehicle movements everyday

The safety of the workers is one of the main focus in this work. It is pri-mordial to know how many workers are under the tunnels, where and who they are.

THE SOLUTION

Bioaccez has provided the company with a network of active RFID recei-ver system, connected to the Ether-net network used for other applica-tions too. Each receiver is connected to a high gain and very directional antenna working at 2,4 GHz. A couple of receivers near the entrance of the tunnel gave the indication of entrance or exit of the tunnel.Secure-Loc, a software system origi-nally developed by Bioaccez and Mi-croart was originally used to protect people in hospitals, It was thereafter adapted for ground use in order to achieve a secured installation.In addition to being able to point out the exact location of the workers, the software can also track people by qualification. By searching in the database for a specific worker or category, the company could find the person’s situation. hence, it allows the company to move its staff around more efficiently and effectively.

Bioaccez Case studies

Photo: Crossrail

BARCELONA CENTRAL HQArnald de Corcó, 4308560 Manlleu | EspañaT +34 938 51 54 [email protected]

BIOACCEZ, WHO WE ARE

Bioaccez Controls is a company specialized in RFID and Access Control, and is participated by the catalan holding SIMON HOLDING. Simon Holding, is an industrial group made up of 25 companies throughout the world, with its headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), in the business of producing and marketing low-voltage electrical items, electronics, indoor lighting based on LED technology, street and industrial lighting, voice and data transmission systems, access control, security and management, pipework and street furniture.

A small workshop set up in Olot (Spain) in 1916 was the start of what today, 100 years later, the Simon group: a family business which has grown over four generations thanks to the hard work and tenacity of thousands of people who have given their best. The SIMON group has various RDI centres, the main ones in Spain, Poland and China. One in ten people in the company are part of the team of professionals dedicated to researching and designing new products. A team which every day meets the challenge of genera-ting new ideas to transform design and technology in solutions for comfort, security and sustainability in any setting.

Thanks to constant investment, the companies in the Simon group have the latest manufacturing technology and its production proces-ses are subject to constant improvement in order to achieve the highest quality standards and maximum competitiveness for SIMON products all over the world.

Bioaccez Case studies

THE BENEFITS

The combination of powerful RFID tags tied into the Secure-Loc software mana-ger system offers Ferrovial a complete evaluation of its safety along the diffe-rent tunnels, all within a single graphical user interface. The system send email alerts to the ad-ministrators of the software depending on user programmed situation, network disconnections or when unauthorized tags are detected in tunnels.The software runs under a Java envi-ronment and could be securely accessed from a web browser in the network.

THE PRODUCTS

Z-Tag rfid active tags (like a thick credit card badge)Z-Controller-LanZ-Patch antennasSecure-Loc Software

Photos: Crossrail