Medha’s Remote Monitoring Solution is an advanced, Internet-based system that connects rollingstock vehicles in the field to a centralized Train Management System through CDMA or GSM networks. This solution enables real-time data collection, analysis, and maintenance planning for enhanced fleet management.
Key Components
Train Management System (TMS)
- A centralized server acts as a data repository, receiving comprehensive information from rollingstock through the Internet.
- The data includes rollingstock location, operational parameters, health status, fuel levels, fault logs, lifetime counters, and event recorder information.
- Authorized users can log into TMS to access real-time and historical data, analyze locomotive performance, and plan maintenance activities.
Remote Monitoring System (RMS)
- An onboard unit interfaced with the rollingstock computer, GSM/CDMA communication devices, and a GPS receiver.
- The rugged RMS unit transmits locomotive data to TMS at regular intervals and can also serve as an emergency voice communication device for the driver.
Operational Features
- Real-Time Data Transmission: Using GPS for location tracking and GSM/CDMA for communication, the RMS sends vehicle status information from the onboard control unit (or TCMS) to the central server.
- Web-Based Access: Rail operators can easily access fleet status and detailed locomotive data through a secure website, using their personalized login credentials.
- Enhanced Security: Multi-level access rights and password protection ensure the security of vehicle information.
- Automatic Alerts: Customers can receive pre-configured alerts for specific faults or conditions via SMS and email.
Key Advantages
- Reduced Maintenance Time: Over 30% reduction in maintenance time, increasing vehicle availability through early detection of issues.
- Cost Savings: Achieves over 10% reduction in maintenance costs through proactive repair planning.
- Real-Time Vehicle Monitoring: Provides online monitoring of vehicle status and key parameters.
- Fuel and Usage Tracking: Monitors fuel consumption and overall vehicle usage for optimized operations.
- Comprehensive Data Analysis: Offers powerful data analysis tools within the application software.
- Critical Fault Alerts: Sends automatic notifications for critical faults via SMS and email.
- Voice Communication Capability: Extendable to provide direct voice communication with the vehicle driver.
- Customizable Alerts: Allows users to set preferences for filtered, relevant information delivered in tailored formats.
Medha’s Remote Monitoring Solution provides a powerful platform for real-time fleet management, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs through advanced data insights and proactive fault detection.