Case Study
07.Sep.2023
Enhancing Railway Signaling and Surveillance with Robust Edge Computers
Notable Achievements by C&T Solution Inc.
- Upgraded from a tier-one provider's 2U 19-inch rackmount to a compact design, enhancing railway signaling performance
- Utilized rugged, fanless embedded computing for improved railway signaling infrastructure
- Bypassed prolonged costs and timelines of rugged in-vehicle designs
- Streamlined EN-50155 certification, reducing the usual 18 to 24-month market entry time
- Adopted advanced edge computing to meet growing data processing needs.
- Ensured performance and longevity with sophisticated computing.
- Integrated railway signaling investments into vital train applications like real-time surveillance
The Client
The client was a leading global railway solution provider with offices in more than 50 countries offering a comprehensive portfolio in rolling stock, infrastructure, railway signaling, digital mobility, components and related services. Convenience, safety and reliability are at the heart of all its railway systems, informing modern design strategies that feature next generation performance and effective data handling at the rugged edge.The Challenge
As part of its ongoing renewal of infrastructure technologies, a global railway leader sought to upgrade its railway signaling system, deployed as a 2U 19-inch rackmount system with train-borne installation. Long-deployed and proven, the railway signaling system had been developed from the ground up. The company had sourced every component – building the chassis, integrating the motherboard – and took the system through an 18 to 24 month certification process. To upgrade performance, a similar extended timeline was just too steep a trade-off, making clear the need for smarter and more competitive options.
C&T has partnered to revamp system infrastructure, specializing in rugged computing applications. Their ACO-6000 series offers pre-certified, railway-specific embedded computers. These systems, designed to meet strict railway and EMI standards, are powered by 10th Gen Intel® Core™ with advanced security features. Additionally, they support up to 16 PoE ports for enhanced data transmission.
The Reaped Benefits
C&T's exceptional engineering has driven the industry towards rugged, fanless COTS-based PCs using edge computing. In just nine months, they developed and deployed over 300 railway signaling and NVR systems by efficiently customizing certified, turnkey solutions. Their expertise streamlined standards, reducing time-to-market and allowing data processing closer to its source, reducing cloud reliance. This also facilitated the integration of advanced IP camera features. As data needs grow, especially for train applications, C&T's approach ensures readiness for expansion and long-term leadership.
Why Choose C&T?
The systems were pre-validated according to the rolling stock and railway computing standards EN50155/50121-3-2/EN 50121-4/IS402. Additionally, a modular LAN/PoE daughterboard was tailored to adhere to stringent isolation and EMI standards.ACO -6000-Series
C&T's ACO-6000 series showcased rugged, fanless embedded computers. These pre-certified systems were primed for swift customization and deployment in the railway sector.
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