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 The Transtech Distributed Control and Monitoring System (DCMS) is a comprehensive and integrated solution. It is designed to meet a wide range of airfield lighting control and monitoring requirements. The advanced distributed architecture, which is achieved by Transtech's DCtrac control and monitoring module, ensures reliable operation and greatly simplifies installation and maintenance. |
Comprehensive real-time data
The scope and depth of information provide air traffic control, operations, maintenance and airport management with a complete picture of the entire airfield lighting system in real time. | |
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Networking
The DCMS utilizes a redundant wide area network to link the control tower, operations center, sub-stations and maintenance areas. Circle or star configurations are available. Media include: Fiber optic cable, twisted pair or Ethernet wireless.Within the sub-stations, DCMS uses two independent communication networks for fast, reliable data transmission (same as used in airplanes). The network protocol supports communications on a variety of wired and wireless media including twisted pair, power line, infrared, radio frequency, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Fail-safe design
Each controllable element in the lighting system: constant current regulator, beacon, selector switch or generator, has its own interface (DCtrac) with the system communication network. In the event of component failure, a fail-safe feature assures continued operation of all elements at preset levels.
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Adaptable and flexible
Innovative design and modular architecture keep pace with airport growth and technological progress. The DCMS can manage a virtually unlimited number of elements and it allows for various configurations to meet lighting control requirements for airports of any size.User-friendly system
The system is based on a network-capable operating system. The application, database and graphic software are off-the-shelf windowing packages refined to fit the specific needs of airport environments. The system provides security interlocks between various operator stations and the operational procedures used to define user access and capabilities. User-friendly definition tools modify the system easily.
Maintenance/Operations information
Beyond meeting critical requirements for air traffic control, the system includes detailed real-time and historical information regarding the operation of the airfield lighting system.DCMS notifies airport maintenance and operations personnel of malfunctions as they occur, reporting the time, type and nature of the problem as well as the area of system in which the malfunction occurred. DCMS stores all malfunction reports and the associated information; hard copy reports are available through a printer connected to the maintenance computer. Other capabilities
The DCMS system is the solution for advanced requirements. This includes the control and monitoring of stop bars and guard lights as part of a Surface Movement Guidance and Control System plan (SMGCS), failed lamp locator and automatic series insulationresistance monitoring. | |
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