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Train Control and Management System

Train Control and Management System
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Train Control and Management System

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Overview of TCMS
Mitsubishi Electric's Train Control and Management System (TCMS) enhances railway operations by integrating various train systems to improve safety, comfort, and efficiency. It serves as the central infrastructure for information exchange, acting as the brain of the train system.
Key Features
  • Safety and Reliability: Certified with Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2), TCMS ensures high safety standards with cybersecurity measures and open interface compliance for seamless third-party integration.
  • Comfort and Operation: Includes Passenger Information Systems, HVAC, Automatic Train Protection, and Operation for safe and efficient management.
  • Lifecycle Management: Integrates with Wayside Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems for enhanced operation and maintenance through data integration and predictive analytics.
Technological Integration
Utilizes an Ethernet network for high-speed data transmission, reducing cable connections and improving reliability. Supports remote condition monitoring and maintenance.
Energy Efficiency
Optimizes energy consumption with electric-load-driven equipment control and energy consumption trend visualization for energy savings and efficient operation.
Global Application
Used worldwide, adapting to various environmental conditions, demonstrating reliability in diverse climates.
Customer Support and Collaboration
Emphasizes strong customer support and collaboration, providing rapid responses and tailored solutions, exemplified by the partnership with MTR Corporation in Hong Kong.
Introduction
Designed to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in train operations, integrating mechanical, electrical, and IT-related functional safety.
Safety and Reliability
Certified at SIL2 according to IEC 62425 standards, evaluated by independent safety assessors. Allows efficient addition of new safety functions.
Global Support and Serviceability
Provides strong global support with local partnerships, offering comprehensive customer relationship management throughout the train lifecycle.
Product Specifications
  • Central Control Unit (CCU): Manages control, monitoring, and diagnostics with optional gateway functionality.
  • Remote Input/Output (RIO): Provides hardwire I/O interface, reducing cabling and supporting digital and analogue I/O.
  • Consist Switch (CS): An Ethernet switch for connecting TCMS and subsystems, supporting redundant architecture.
  • Ethernet Train Backbone Node (ETBN): Constructs the backbone network, enabling routing between ECN and ETB.
Engineering and Customization
Offers an engineering tool chain for rapid and flexible TCMS development, allowing easy customization and integration of upgraded functions.
History and Achievements
Since 1979, TCMS has evolved with technological advancements and customer needs, supporting full Ethernet-based operations.
Delivery Record
As of 2023, completed 416 domestic and 106 overseas projects, covering over 65,000 train cars globally.
Conclusion
Aims to provide comprehensive railway solutions by leveraging diverse expertise, creating synergies and technological breakthroughs to address societal challenges.
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MITSUBISHIELECTRIC Changes for the Better MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

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Connecting Technologies, Shaping More Vibrant and Sustainable Future Railway. contents >Section Reliability and safety >Section Product introduction >Section

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Train System Integration Solution Enhancing Railways Together - Mitsubishi Electric, Your Train System Integrator for Safety, Comfort, and Efficient Operation. Expertise and Synergy in Train System Management Additionally, we cover essential aspects like Propulsion System, Automatic Train Operation, and Auxiliary Power Supply, contributing to the efficient operation of trains. At Mitsubishi Electric, we are driven by three primary objectives: 1) Optimizing Train Performance 3) Enhancing Lifecycle Efficiency With our expertise, we optimize train performance, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort,...

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Lifecycle Management Solution Incorporated with Wayside System Enhancing Train Lifecycle with Operations and Maintenance through Advanced Data Integration LMS is the digitalization solution to enable train operation and maintenance to next stage. LMS creates the five key values for train lifecyle improvement. Manual Inspection Record Train operator Train to Ground communication Equipment operating data WMDS Support for maintenance and lifecycle management Operation/Maintenance Sales Status data of Equipment For smart train operation and maintenance New construction/ Renewal plans Operation/ Maintenance...

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Mitsubishi Electric TCMS Features Optimizing Train Operations with Intelligent Control Ethernet Train backbone Enhancing Efficiency and Safety through TCMS Functions ∙ Interior light control ∙ Passenger Information display system ∙ Audio announcement system ∙ HVAC control ∙ Train powering/braking control ∙ High Voltage control ∙ Isolation and reset function for on-board equipment train condition monitoring ∙ Maintenance data reporting ∙ Energy consumption monitoring Remote Operation/ Maintenance Support Train Testing Support ON-BOARD MAINTENANCE SUPPORT Service Equipment Control Integrated Control...

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Solution Application Solution Application of On-board System Integration Solution Application of Wayside System Integration Train-wide Integrating Equipment Management for Efficiency TCMS calculates the brake force at the train level and optimizes regenerative and pneumatic braking to enhance maintenance efficiency and energy savings. TCMS bridges communication gaps between cars, computes individual brake efficiency, and strategically allocates regenerative and pneumatic brakes to minimize pneumatic brake usage and reduce pad replacements. | Pneumatic brake effort | Regenerative brake effort...

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Reliability New York we have been serving customers around the world with TCMS. Research, design, procurement, manufacturing, and quality control are all carried out in Itami works, mother factory in Japan. With our integrated production management and advanced technology, we provide highly reliable equipment. Product introduction Reliability is a key element of our purpose, aimed at contributing to the realization of a vibrant and sustainable society. Since the delivery of our first TCMS in 1979, Mitsubishi Electric has been serving customers around the world. Based on over...

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Safety Operation and Monitoring Risk Reduction Measures Design Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment As train systems grow in complexity with digitalization, train industry stakeholders face the dual challenge of ensuring safety while reducing costs and timelines. The Mitsubishi Electric TCMS, certified at Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) in accordance with IEC 62425, provides a solid solution. Its platform, which includes both hardware and software, enables the efficient addition of new safety functions, optimizing both cost and integration speed. Customizing the TCMS on this...

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Serviceability Strong Global Support for Close Local Partnership 5 Espoo, Finland EKE-Electronics Ltd. (Capital alliance) 1 Tokyo, Japan Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Head Office) 6 Ratingen, Germany Mitsubishi Electric Europe, B.V.German Branch Railway Operation & Maintenance Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Itami Works 8 Pittsburgh, US Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. 7 Madrid, Spain Mitsubishi Electric Europe, B.V.Spanish Branch 3 Hong Kong, China Mitsubishi Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. Train operation assistance, maintenance...

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Product introduction TCMS Products Central Control Unit Consist Switch Central Control Unit (CCU) is involved in control, monitor and diagnostic of train. CCU communicates with subsystems over Ethernet to monitor and control various connected subsystems throughout the train level. CCU can control any train and subsystem from the aspect of safety, operation and comfort. SIL2 certified CPU in CCU which is called CCU-S is a dedicated controller for safety control. As an option, gateway functionality can be added into CCU. Consist Switch (CS) is an ethernet switch which is used for Ethernet Consist...

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Product introduction TCMS Products Engineering Environment for faster/ flexible customization Mitsubishi Electric has an engineering tool chain suitable for TCMS engineering. Using the tool chain facilitates rapid and flexible development of TCMS tailored to suit the train system for each customer. Accordingly, Mitsubishi Electric can flexibly offer upgraded functions or other changes depending on customers’ needs at low cost. Dedicated System Configuration tool for easy customization of system parameters System Configuration Product introduction Human Machine Interface (HMI) is the hardware...

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC History Innovative technology on TCMS In 1979, Mitsubishi Electric TCMS began with system information monitoring. Our TCMS has continually de veloped with our customers' needs and evolution of technology. In 2015, we began offering the Full Ethernet TCMS which meets IEC 61375-3-4 . It serves as the brain of the train and helps to achieve optimal train op- erations. TCMS is now indispensable not only for integrated management of trains but also for the innova tions in our clients' business structures. We are going to continue taking on challenges to realize our cus tomers'...

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