Passengers using smartphones at station as the train comes in
TIMING & SYNCHRONISATION

Open Access’ NetSpire™ Integrated Communications System is a modular network integrated platform providing solutions over wide area fixed and wireless networks. A fundamental part of any network and a feature of the NetSpire™ solution is timing and synchronisation. NetSpire™ solutions reach a wide variety of industries including Public Safety and Security, Transport, Defense, Telecommunications, Fixed Infrastructure, Public Utilities etc. A majority of industries require all control/network components to be network synchronisation and the ability to promote accurate time over the distributed network. Time synchronisation solutions need just the right equipment and software in just the right places. Whether the application is for accurate computer time for network security, accurate record-keeping or compliance to regulations and best practices, or to improve sophisticated time-critical algorithms, taking care of time-handling within the server or a PC is critical.

Netspire Solutions in Sydney's train fleet:

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Project Components

Fully IP networked Audio and Display system for 192 Double Deck Cars including:

  • Public Address, Crew Interface, Hearing Loops
  • Digital Voice Announcements, Crew Communication
  • Passenger Information Display Management
  • Passenger Emergency Intercoms
  • Integration with Train Management, Doors, EDR, Train Radio, Commercial Radio
  • Software Interface with Support for Java, C# and C++
  • Full EN50155 Compliance
  • Advertising and Content Management 
Project Results
  • First Fully IP Networked EN50155 Compliant Rolling Stock Communication System
  • First EN60118-4 Compliant Hearing Loop System in Rolling Stock > 90% coverage
  • First Rolling Stock Audio System with Audio Intelligibility exceeding STI of 0.67
  • First Class-D (Passively Cooled) Transconductance Amplifier
  • Most Reliable Train in the Sydney Fleet