Stationary RFID Control Post for Locomotives

Stationary RFID control post for locomotives

Purpose: The post is designed for automatic identification of locomotives using RFID tags when passing a checkpoint. The system ensures the recording of movement, direction of movement, identification of the composition and integration of data into the enterprise’s corporate information system.

Solution composition:

• Stationary RFID reader
• Support for UHF range (865-868 MHz)
• Connection interface: Ethernet / RS-485 / USB
• Protected housing (IP65 or higher for outdoor installation)
• 2 directional RFID antennas
• Antenna angles and polarization are selected individually for the installation site
• Local PC OS management: Windows 10/11 Professional 
• Installed RFID reader driver software
• Connection to the enterprise’s local network
• Storage logs, event processing and primary data filtering
• Ethernet Switch (Switch) Provides unification of RFID devices, video camera and PC into a single subnet Support VLAN / PoE (optional) 
• IP video surveillance camera 
  • Resolution: from 2 MP Night vision (IR illumination) 
  • Synchronization with RFID events to confirm passage
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 
  • Ensures stable operation of equipment during short-term outages
• Connection of RFID reader, PC and switch
  • Connection to corporate computer network
  • Transfer of identification data to the central accounting system
  • Support of secure connection (VPN / VLAN / Firewall)
  • Software (RFID driver)
  • Integration with corporate accounting system
  • Filtering logic, event log, binding to schedule and directions of movement

Post functionality:

• Automatic reading of RFID tag when a locomotive passes
• Transfer of data to the dispatching system or accounting
• Comparison of identification data with routes, schedules, tasks
• Visual recording of the moment of passage through a video camera
• Logging of all events with the possibility of subsequent analysis