ICS-MDVR Series - ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR TRAINS
Transportation environments are usually harsh, with repeated exposure to shock and vibration often proving too much for adapted desk-top electronic systems. Specifically designed for public and commercial transport applications, encased in a rugged extruded aluminium housing mounted on aerospace grade anti-vibration mounts, the ICS-TransVu mobile DVR can withstand these hostile environments to provide reliable in-vehicle security surveillance.
In addition to standard DVR functions such as event and audio recording, the DVR incorporates features specifically developed for the transportation market: GPS location tracking, 3-axis g-force logging, vehicle data logging (e.g. brakes, indicators tachometer, driver panic button) and intelligent power management all enhance the capability of this mobile DVR.
The digital recorder will provide a long, trouble free service in high vibration environments making it one of the most powerful transit surveillance products available. This unit is proven in the UK railway industry and meets all the necessary conformance criteria. The ICS-Transview has been in operation for various railway TOC's since 2005 and now with its latest enriched features offer an even more advanced solution to rolling stock CCTV systems.
Features
- Conforms to Railway Group Standards: GE/RT 8015 BS-EN 50121-3-2:2000.
- Auto Power Management stops the unit recording and closes down operation 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition is turned off. (Optional)
- GPS information can be processed from an optional external GPS module.
- SMS message (Mobile Text Messaging) facilities can be provided via an optional external SMS module. GPS positional reports, off track messages, camera fails, system tamper and panic alarms can all be sent via SMS.
- Wireless LAN control via an optional broadband spectrum transceiver offers full control of the TransVu when within range of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). Typically a wireless LAN would cover each depot and a system operator could instantly access any vehicle in any network linked depot. When the vehicle returns to a depot, full control of the TransVu can be accomplished via wireless LAN (Local Area Network). The TransVu is fully DHCP capable and can therefore log on to a network with no operator intervention. The TransVu can be specifically named, perhaps with the same identity as the vehicles registration plate. This means that within a large organisation, with many network linked depots, the system operator can communicate with the vehicle without knowing in which depot the vehicle is currently residing.
- MultiMode recording allows record profiles to be configured in line with camera location on the vehicle and current operating conditions, thus optimising video quality and record duration.
- Browser style user interface provide allows system parameters to be set using a USB mouse or keyboard. User interface now has a debug port.
- Clean shutdown on low battery volts protects recorded data and vehicle battery.
- Media playback support, with audio, for advertising and messaging. ICS-TransVu can output Media
(advertising) making the ICS-TransVu a continuous revenue generator. Now Advertising can pay for your security needs on a vehicle, paying for itself within approximately 12 months. - Live camera display via spot or multi-way monitors outputs, OSD available on both.
- Standard support for FTP download functions, either auto-requested or on event.
Technical Specification
Power
Voltage: 8vdc, 12vdc, 30vdc, 110vdc, 230vdc.
Current consumption: Typically 1 Amp at 12volts DC with 3 x Cameras.
Power Management: Ignition sensing with auto shut down of system and cameras after user preset time.
Auto shut down on nominal low voltage detection after user preset time.
Video
8 camera input with twelve character camera title, colour/monochrome with report on camera fail.
Video standard PAL or NTSC (software switch able).
Video inputs 4 or 8 (model specific).
Video Signal Composite 1 volt peak to peak.
Termination Individual channels at 75 ohms, software switched.
PAL or NTSC operation. Image sampling to CCIR601 standard.
Video compression standard, JPEG with selectable resolution.
Playback Of Images
A go-to-time feature will play back images from a specified time and date. A database lists all specific system events; alarms, system start, VMD triggers, camera fails and GPS reports. Images from these events can be instantly replayed or archived for later perusal. Playback speed is selectable from one quarter speed (slow motion) to 1000 times' normal playback for fast location of incidents.
Watermarking / Security
All individual images carry header information. This consists of the TransVu system name, date, time, details of any alarms and ancillary information.
Some of this header information is displayed with the images on playback. Watermarking allows a unique 32 digit value to be assigned to a range of images. This is the start of the audit trail. The evidence is submitted to the Police, on CD for instance, the watermark data is then issued as a Watermark Certificate. This certificate is generated via the TransVu software and can be printed using a PC and suitable printer. The CD and Watermark Certificate gets sealed in an evidence bag. Should you need to verify the authenticity of the CD at a later stage you will need to create a second certificate from the images on the CD. If the two certificates match the CD has not been tampered with and maintains its status as first evidence. MD5-128 bit encoded watermarking with certification.
Logging of Vehicle systems
TransVu supports logging of vehicle systems such as Tachometer, Speedometer, Oil pressure etc. These logs can be exported and used to generate graphs, like the example below, where speeds in excess of fifty miles per hour are immediately highlighted.
Analogue/Alarm inputs
Six analogue inputs can be provided, one of which can be used for ignition sense and a second for tachometer or speedometer input. All inputs can be logged to data files or used as alarm inputs. All alarm inputs are user definable as Normally Open or Normally Closed and feature pulse extension. Alarms can be linked to zones and can generate events for the database, change video recording speeds, or initiate video transmission to a Central Control Station.
6 x alarm inputs 4 x A/D type
1 x tachometer, or frequency counting input
1 x ignition sense, for power management
System Status Reporting
TransVu can be set to send status reports to a control centre. Reports include system start, alarms, temperature and camera fails.
Panic Button Application
TransVu can be implemented with a drivers Panic Button. Pressing this will initiate an immediate call to a control station.
Spot Monitor (option at point of order)
Spot Monitor Output User selectable sequence / switch on alarm.
Video Recording
Standard multiplex method or variable record rate per individual camera. Maximum record rate 25 images per second PAL, 30 images per second NTSC. Record on alarm changes the standard record rate on alarm or individual camera record rates. Pre and post alarm recording with image archiving. Storage is via one or two internal 2.5 inch HDD (Hard Disk Drives). A transVu with a single removable HDD is also available. Standard recording operates in a similar way to multiplexer and VCR, but everything is digitally stored, TransVu can also apply different record rates to different cameras. This feature, called variable rate recording, allows more important cameras to be prioritised in the recording sequence. Alarm inputs or system events can be used to alter the recording speed, making it possible to record incidents at a much faster rate than normal.
RECORDING MEDIA
Dual 2.5" SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) or IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drives
Fixed or removable option
External expansion option
VMD - (Video Motion Detection)
VMD provided on all camera inputs. 16 zones per camera. Zone trigger adjustable by percentage pixel count and percentage pixel change.
VMD modes supported: Normal / Last Trigger / Static (museum mode).
Audio
Audio Inputs 2 individually selectable Mic or Line.
Mic input level 5 to 500 mv
Line input level 50 to 4000 mv
Frequency response 150 Hz - 3500 Hz
Mic / Line select Internal jumper
Phantom power (Mic) Low voltage <5v selectable on internal jumper
Standard dynamic microphones can be used or low power electretor condenser types of microphone.
Telemetry control
RS 232 telemetry BBV / VCL / American Dynamics / Dedicated Micros.
Gravitational Sensor (option at point of order)
Gravitational measurements to 10g in x and y axis.
On Board Indicators
Four green LED on-board indicators show; network attached, network traffic, recording active and camera fail.
External Indicators
Two external LED indicators; power on / camera fail and recording active.
Serial Ports
4 x RS232 serial ports 2 x Full handshake signals.
2 x Tx / Rx
Ethernet
Ethernet connection 10 or 100 base T, auto sensing or software selected. Bandwidth Default LAN or can be optimised for WAN operation. Auto download Auto archiving of events on detection of network FTP server.
GPS Supports NMEA standard signalling format
An optional GPS unit provides positional information which can be used with moving map displays. GPS routes can be created and vehicles that are "off route" can be tracked and intercepted.
SMS
Supports optional SMS module which reports on system start, alarms, camera fail, VMD activation, GPS positional messages. Accepts and replies to remote SMS queries, giving status and position from the TransVu to an SMS server or mobile phone.
GSM / GPRS / CDPD
Supports image transmission over mobile telephone / internet access networks.
GSM (Global Service Mobile)
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) on TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) mobile telephone networks. All the above services are supported ensuring data and images can be remotely received.
Connection
All connecting cables have automotive-specific connectors that carry all power, data and video. All cables and connectors are Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) that conforms to all transport requirements.
Video Transmission
Our system uses "Twisted pair" cables that carry a highly balanced mode of video transmission from the cameras which has exceptional interference rejection and Built-in transient protection. Video signals can be transmitted at distances up to 750ft (225m) this more than exceeds the total distances required on Trains and Buses etc. The video signals are immune to interference from:- Data Signals, Other Video Signals, Nearby Power, Ringing Telephones, Fluorescent Lights, Transformers and Motors, Radio Transmitters and more...
NetVu Client Software
User control software NetVu is supplied in its basic form on CD. This provides live viewing and playback with goto time, event list replay, audio playback and multi camera display.
Archiving Images
Images can be archived to PCs or mass storage devices on the same network as the TransVU. The images can be stored as *.avi *.mjp or *.vdx files.
Images from alarm events can be auto archived via FTP on detection of a valid FTP server. Image download can also be commenced at a specific time of the day.
Automated download requests can be made for specific times, when the TransVu next connects to the network the requested images are sent to the FTP server. The TransVu sends a report when the download has been completed.
Text-In-Images
10 lines each of eighty characters (user can select other values) can be attached to each image. Input is via RS232 port, standard ASCII and will be displayed with the images on playback.
G sensors (optional)
Acceleration and braking can be monitored and acted on when the optional G sensor is fitted. Playback of images can be accompanied with on screen meters indicating acceleration, braking and roll to the left and right.
Temperature Range
TransVu Unit 0 to 55 degrees Centigrade (32 to 131 deg Fahrenheit)
Disk Drive 5 to 55 degrees Centigrade (41 to 131 deg Fahrenheit)
Dimensions / weight
Case overall 256mm x 248mm x 90mm (10.1" x 9.8" x 3.5") (excludes plug & flange mount)
Base plate area 296mm x 260mm (11.7" x 10.2")
Required mounting space 350mm x 380mm x 140mm (13.8" x 15.0" x 5.5") (excluding cable access)
Weight 4.75 Kilograms / 10lbs 8oz.
Construction
Steel metal casing with sealed lid. Integral flange mounting brackets.
Aerospace grade suspension bushes attach the main unit to the base plate mount.
Connection
Single multi-pole connector carries all power, data and video.
Video Inputs
8 inputs, 1 volt peak to peak composite video
term 75
GPS/GSM Optional Modules
Garmin GPS 35 / 36
Siemens TC35T (SMS) via GSM.AD
Removable Disk Drive Option
ICS-TransVu can be supplied with a removable HDD.
Located in a rugged transport specific caddy, unlocking the drive automatically powers down the TransVu.
