CMSAT – The Easy Way to Control Complexity
Today, modern rail traffic is a highly complex technical process whose underlying infrastructure is subject to permanent strain. This requires continuous real-time monitoring of components and systems followed by analysis, interpretation and central display of all safety relevant data.
As a result of diverse technical standards, heterogeneous system environments, a lack of appropriate interfaces, and different system configurations, railroad companies are facing huge challenges. Therefore, there is an urgent need to integrate all diagnostic systems and monitoring facilities involved.
Safe and Forward-Looking
We pay special attention to system safety and reliability. Stringent legal requirements must be satisfied while ensuring cost-effective rail operations. The CMS AT technology successfully used in many countries provides a solid platform to meet future requirements and implement enhancements.
Its modular structure supports the integration of legacy systems and offers an affordable migration path. SST maintains and updates the software (e.g. by means of a hotline and update service) to safeguard operations well into the future. Our aim is to help customers to help themselves. We regularly offer basic and advanced training courses for this specific purpose.
Safety and Cost-Effectiveness in Rail Operations
The Central Monitoring Solution – Advanced Technology (CMSAT) developed by SST is an innovative, high-availability software architecture that enables system information, protocols, data, and processes to be captured and displayed in real-time in line with customer needs. CMSAT is universal, flexible, absolutely safe, and absolutely reliable.
It is based on a database-driven service structure and supports trouble-free integration of existing systems and rail specific components. The user interface ensures that the system is simple and easy-to-operate. Internet capability and a remote maintenance option lower costs and support custom solutions.
Product Description
The CMSAT system is based on a client/server structure. Component redundancy is a key concept that has been adopted to enhance reliability. The heart of the system is a scalable server. If just a few systems are connected, a single computer is sufficient. If there are a large number of systems or workplaces, a server cluster may be used.
Data is stored on a hard-disk system featuring RAID technology. System access is safeguarded by user-specific protection mechanisms. The CMSAT components are connected over Ethernet via TCP/IP. The network may be configured redundantly.
A variety of diagnostic systems can be integrated with a wide range of (non-proprietary) protocols. This may be complex measuring systems or simple controllers. This facilitates the connection of rail-infrastructure systems such as train number computers, tag readers, tunnel lighting, or intrusion/fire alarm systems. The system permits the operation and control of attached terminal devices, e.g. points heating equipment, pump control.
Captured data is stored centrally in structured form on the server in an SQL database. It is available there long-term and can be retrieved by authorized users. Moreover, the entire system is configured in the database so that it can be managed centrally. Displays and reports are generated on the basis of the captured data.
The reports include measurement, alarm, and failure data. Statistics, trends, and analysis can also be produced. Users are able to configure their own reports. All information can be displayed in different languages at each workplace. The language can be changed at any time during current operation.