DGAP-News: Funkwerk AG: Security for Turin underground - new contract for Funkwerk
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30.09.2010 10:30
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Security for Turin underground - new contract for Funkwerk
- Extension of existing video monitoring system for
around EUR1.5m
- Positive experience since 2006 Winter Olympics
- Turin once again pioneer in cutting-edge digital
security technology for local public transport in Italy
Fürth/Turin, September 30, 2010. Security at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games
in Turin was a major issue. One of the flagship projects in this context
was the new, driverless underground train in Italy's northern metropolis. A
new type of digital video monitoring system with image recording and
automatic analysis both in the trains and at the stations had raised the
security standard to the highest level. The operator, GTT (Gruppo Torinesi
Trasporti), has since had such positive experience with it that the system
will now be extended. The system supplier, then and now, is Funkwerk.
As the existing CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) system, its extension will
also send images via WLAN from the driving underground train to the
operator's control centre. These are recorded both there and in the train.
The extended system will also include cameras to monitor tunnels, stops and
stations. These cameras, as the other IP components, will be supplied by
Funkwerk.
The central component of the system is the video management system
p.o.s.a., in which all information is collected and processed. One of the
remarkable features of the current version of Funkwerk's established
management system, first introduced at the 2010 'Security' trade fair, is
an enhanced level of user friendliness, system performance and stability.
Real-time image transfer at 80km/h
A key technological challenge in the wireless transfer of images from the
vehicles in Turin is the closeness of the stations (every 500m on average)
and the significant bends in the route sections. Furthermore, at speeds of
up to 80km/h, the real-time images transferred at maximum definition from
the trains to the operations control centre need to be smooth without
blurring.
Funkwerk's system has proven its efficiency here in daily use. Now, the six
new stations of Turin's underground are to be integrated into the system.
The new contract for Funkwerk is worth around EUR1.5 million. A further
extension of the video monitoring system, however, is already planned.
Futureproof system solution
GTT is the pioneer in Italy in the equipment of stations and local trains
with digital video and wireless monitoring technology. The first stretch
(Line 1) provided with security technology from Funkwerk was opened in 2006
and covers a distance of ten kilometres, including 15 stations. The trains
here run every two minutes. Over 600 surveillance cameras are fitted both
in the tunnel sections and at the stations. They are wirelessly connected
to the operations control centre at the Collegno depot.
The extension of the current network will cover a length of 3.5km and
include six stations. These are scheduled for opening in 2011. 'The fact
that Funkwerk has once again received the contract for the system extension
is evidence of the high level of customer satisfaction and the value that
futureproof system solutions from Funkwerk have for discerning customers,'
says Gerard Monin, responsible at Funkwerk for the video systems and
property protection sector.
Further information:
Based in Kölleda near Erfurt, Funkwerk AG (ISIN DE0005753149) develops,
produces and markets solution-oriented communication and information
systems used in vehicles, transport and other companies and institutions.
With its four segments Traffic&Control Communication (communication,
management and information systems for transport and industry), Automotive
Communication (communication equipment for vehicles), Enterprise
Communication (telecommunication solutions, networks and data integrity for
companies), and Security Communication (personal security, video
monitoring, property protection), Funkwerk occupies a strategically
excellent position in future markets. Further information on Funkwerk AG is
available at www.funkwerk.com.
For further information contact:
Funkwerk AG
Im Funkwerk 5
D-99625 Kölleda/Thüringen
Jörg Reichenbach
Investor Relations
Telefon: 0 36 35/6 00 -3 46
Fax: 0 36 35/6 00 -5 07
reichenbach(at)funkwerk.com
Sebastian Brunner
communications+consulting
Tel.: 0175/5604673
fsbrunner(at)aol.com
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Language: English
Company: Funkwerk AG
Im Funkwerk 5
99625 Kölleda
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)3635 600 0
Fax: +49 (0)3635 600 507
E-mail: info(at)funkwerk.com
Internet: www.funkwerk.com
ISIN: DE0005753149
WKN: 575314
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Hamburg, München, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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