Digital and analogueTrain Radio Systems

Innovative Solutions from a Single Source

Mobile Radio Systems

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Funkwerk Kölleda has been developing

and producing analog train radioteleph-

ony since 1982, which is in use in railway

operations in Germany and further loca-

tions abroad.

GSM-R: The analog radio network

reached its limits due to the rapidly

growing communications traffic volume

and the demand for increased economy,

efficiency and safety of railway traffic.

Against the background of a merging

Europe and increasing globalisation,

the European rail network management

bodies undertook to introduce the digital

communication network GSM-R and to

ensure European interoperability.

Funkwerk Kölleda can proudly call itself

European market leader in the mobile

GSM-R train radiotelephony systems

(cab radio) segment.

ETCS (European Train Control System)

is an element of the harmonised Euro-

pean railway traffic management system

(ERTMS), which will replace the various

systems used in Europe with a uniform

technology.

GSM‑R (Global System for Mobile Communication for Railways) is the new standard for information transfer within European rail traffic. As part of the ever‑faster progressing European harmonisation and the associated demand for railway traffic interoperability, 32 European railway companies have decid‑ed to introduce this forward‑looking technology.

With this revolutionary technology change, Funkwerk is utilising its lead as the main supplier of mobile telephony terminals in the railway sector. This posi‑tion has been single‑mindedly developed in recent years with an emphasis on the Europe‑wide introduction of voice and data communication via GSM‑R (GSM‑R voice and ETCS).

Development of the new generation of mobile railway radio telecommunica‑tions terminals is an important technological innovation and the driving force behind our success. For railway traffic the new single and dual mode terminals and the resulting possibility of radio‑based operations mean a quantum leap with respect to safety and efficiency.

As a provider and supplier of GSM‑R system solutions for radio telephony equipment, Funkwerk has various product versions, which we specially develop and produce tailored to customers’ wishes. With the further development of our device generation, based on the latest GSM‑R standard and the many years of experience of our team of employees, we offer an individual system solution which can be adapted to the needs of its users.

Innovation is our Philosophy

Funkwerk Know-how on Europe’s Tracks

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Our customers:

Belgian SNCB ■

Deutsche Bahn AG ■

English Welsh ■

Scottish Railway Ltd ■

French SNCF ■

Dutch Railion ■

Norwegian NSB and CargoNet ■

Swedish Green Cargo ■

Swedish SL and SJ ■

Swiss SBB and BLS ■

Alstom Transport ■

Ansaldo STS ■

Bombardier Transportation ■

CAF ■

Nokia Siemens Networks ■

Nortel ■

Siemens Transportation ■

Stadler ■

Voith Turbo ■

Vossloh ■

and many more

Cab-Radios

In recent years, Funkwerk Kölleda has supplied more than 22,000 train radio‑telephony terminals (cab radios) of the type MESA 23, MESA 24 and MESA 25 to European railway companies and vehicle manufacturers. A wide variety of types, large scope of functions, a high level of reliability and customer‑focused service are the decisive pillars of our success.

With the successful entry into the world market of GSM‑R technology through large orders from Deutsche Bahn AG and railway companies elsewhere in Eu‑rope, demand for GSM‑R components “Made by Funkwerk” has increasingly risen.

GSM-R Radio Module MT

The MT was successfully tested in locations in Germany, France and Italy and has proven its worth in several GSM‑R networks in the whole of Europe (e.g. Netherlands, Great Britain, Czech Republic).

TEQoS2 (Terminal Environment Quality of Service)

Customers in Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Italy and Spain have already been convinced of the need for an adequate test environment to check the GSM‑R network ‑ others will follow.

References

Worldwide on the track

Funkwerk as a main supplier of mobile GSM-R devices

GSM-R from Funkwerk

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MESA 23: MTRS 1 BC (Box Compact) >

The requirements set for train radio devices are numerous and varied ‑ we sup‑ply the solutions. Our product portfolio includes a large number of devices, particularly characterised by functions, mounting dimensions, class of protec‑tion and interfaces which fulfil the various requirements due to the spatial and technical conditions on rail vehicles as well as conforming to national require‑ments.

Apart from the realisation of different types, we attach particular importance to consistent quality and a high degree of reliability. Current reliability figures relating, e.g. in the case of the MESA 23 to 11,000 devices in service for more than 3 years, verify the success of our concept.

Larger, small, smaller, ...

Engine room, technical cabinet or even the driver’s cab ‑ each location available for installation has its own conditions. Funkwerk pays tribute to this circum‑stance and offers several housing types to enable it to present the optimum solution to its customers.

Customised IP

Electronic systems are classified in IP (ingress protection) protection classes with respect to their suitability for various environmental conditions. Our systems fulfil different protection classes depending on their intended use and specification.

Interfaces from A to Z

Depending on the device type, the following are supported: Ethernet, Blue‑tooth, RS 232, RS 422, RS 485, Infrared, UIC, ZUB/IBIS, VACMA/DSD, NU‑LOC, MVB, digital inputs and outputs ... Do you need more?

Cab-Radios

Wide Variety of Types

Data radio: RIU-ETCS

Portabel: PortBox ultralite (PBU)

MESA 25: ZG25-1, ZG25-2

MESA 24: MESA24B-R1,

MESA24B-R2, MESA24B-B

MESA 23: MTRS 1+A BSH,

MTRS 1+A RIH, MTRS 1+A RSH,

MTRS 1 BS, MTRS 1 RS, MTRS 1 RSS,

MTRS 1 RI, GTM+, MTRS 1 BC

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Operator interface philosophy: Funk-

werk’s MMIs are developed according to

specification and European standards and

set themselves apart through their inno-

vative and intuitive operation. Apart from

continuously available hard key functions

the operating devices are mainly control-

led using softkeys. This makes operation

easier and also enables the flexibility of

functional changes without hardware

costs.

Softkeys: The functional assignment is

displayed in the area immediately adja-

cent to the display and depends on the

radio system set and the current menu

level.

MMI Operating Devices

Convenient and Manifold

Function as part of the train radio system

Our operating devices are specially designed for use in rail vehicles and enable convenient use of digital and analog train radio. Each train radio family is con‑trolled by MMIs specified especially for the purpose. The respective specifica‑tion has been drawn up in close collaboration with the railway companies. Our MMIs therefore represent the implemented operation and function require‑ments of the relevant users.

Hardkeys vs. softkeys

Hardkeys are keys with a fixed function assignment independent of the current menu level and realise, e.g. the following functions:

Emergency call ■Call to the station inspector ■Call to the train guard ■Call for train announcements ■Train – train call ■Directional keys, up and down ■Confirm the selection made ■Reset the train radiotelephony system ■

All other user functions are activated using softkeys.Operrating device for MESA 25:

MMI25-1 (CH), MMI25-2 (NO)

Operrating device for MESA 24:

MMIR, MMIB

Operrating device for MESA 23:

MMIS, MMIC

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The modular design of the devices allows

project-specific solutions to be produced,

individually to customer’s wishes and na-

tional standards.

Technical details and an overview of the

available terminal devices and optional

types are available on request.

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Single-, Dual- and Triple-Mode

Customer-Specific

Specification, development and production from a single source, based on years of experience in the railway sector, enable us to produce tailor‑made, customer‑specific solutions. We will be pleased to offer you a suitable solution too.

Triple mode

A link from GSM‑R, analog radio to UIC and additional country‑specific ana‑log radio (e.g. with 2 m or 70 cm wavelengths) results in a so‑called triple mode system. The whole system is controlled centrally via the MMI and therefore standardizes operation.

DMIA (Driver Machine Interface Adapter)

In trains equipped with ETCS the train radio function uses the second (redun‑dant) DMI for display as an external application and its keys for operation. If the first DMI fails, the ETCS application automatically switches to the second DMI. An additional hard key strip ensures the most important GSM‑R func‑tions are available (e.g. emergency call). The adjacent diagram shows the basic layout.

Colour display

Certain operatively important events must be displayed to the engine driver particularly clearly and unmistakably. Attention can be gained through acous‑tic or visual stimuli. Our new MESA 23 MMI with colour display (MMIC) uses state of the art display technology and supports the display of coloured texts and pictograms.

MT2: The basic GSM and GPRS software

has been enhanced to include railway-

specific functions, e.g. functional ad-

dressing, user to user signalling-1 (USS1)

and unstructured supplementary service

data (USSD). The new GSM-R mobile ter-

mination (MT²) is compatible with the first

generation of GSM-R mobile termina-

tions (MT) and provides two serial ports

and the antenna connection on the front

and a 96 -pin connector at the rear.

TEQoS2 is the second generation of this

product range and, apart from the famil-

iar properties, has important new func-

tions for checking GSM-R networks..

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As a link between the GSM‑R network and mobile train radio devices, the MT is a mobile termination in accordance with GSM Phase 2+ with GSM‑R and ASCI extensions. The module is operated within the GSM‑R frequency range with a maximum transmitted power of 8W.

Many of the characteristic values of MT², e.g. transmitted power, sensitivity and maximum allowable input power either have lower tolerances or are more stringently specified than required by the GSM standard. This should ensure maximum reliability and availability in the special environment of railways.

The result of this design approach is a continuous and reliable radio service which helps the railway operator to cut maintenance costs substantially. The highly modern electronics with a very compact design are enclosed in a ro‑bust die cast housing which withstands even the most adverse conditions in the rough environment of a train.

GSM-R Radio Module MT²

Reliable – Functional

TEQoS2

Terminal Environment Quality of Service

TEQoS2 is a GSM‑R test environment for use during the start phase of a new GSM‑R network and during the normal operational and optimisation process, to ensure the quality of the GSM‑R subsystem.

The GSM‑R MT2 radio module is the heart of the TEQoS2 and represents the interface between all railway applications used for the GSM‑R network and the fixed network infrastructure.

The main functions of TEQoS2 are:

Tracing GSM layer 2+3 ■Measurement and graphic display of quality and field strength ■Coverage tests ■Measurement of adjacent cells ■Power level and quality ■GPS position finding and data reference ■

ACompany ofFunkwerk AG

Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH Im Funkwerk 5 • D-99625 Kölleda

Phone: +49 (0) 36 35 458 0 Fax: +49 (0) 36 35 458 399

info@hfwk.de www.funkwerk‑koelleda.de

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e!As an innovative, efficient systems com‑pany, Funkwerk Kölleda is oriented to the rapid development of communica‑tions, information, and security needs of transport companies, industrial companies and institutions.

Funkwerk Kölleda has been a specialist in the communications systems field of business for many years.

By integrating pioneering technolo‑gies taking into account state of the art standards, Funkwerk Kölleda cre‑ates integrated systems which even sat‑isfy future expectations through their modularity.

Funkwerk Kölleda operates under the umbrella of Funkwerk AG. In the Traf‑fic & Control Communication business unit, Funkwerk Kölleda participates in the know‑how, synergies and produc‑tivity of the strong group of companies for the benefit of its customers.

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