Einklemmschutz beim Kneeling: ein Sensor, zwei entscheidende Vorteile
„Ein kurzer Kontakt mit dem Bordstein. Ein eingeklemmter Gegenstand. Wenige Sekunden, die über Sicherheit, Fahrzeugschäden und teure Ausfallzeiten entscheiden können.“ Das Kneeling eines Busses (seitliches Absenken der Einstiegsseite eines Busses) macht den Ein- und Ausstieg komfortabler und barrierefrei. Doch während sich der Bus absenkt, können Situationen entstehen, die oft unterschätzt werden. Befindet sich ein Hindernis […]
Trafficon: Everything you need to know about intelligent door monitoring in public transport
Frequently Asked Questions about the TrafficonSeries from Move & Traffic Controls What is Trafficon and what is it used for? Trafficon is a sensor family consisting of self-learning, optical sensors for door monitoring and control (opening, holding open, closing) in buses and trains. The systems ensure that passengers can board and alight safely, barrier-free, and without contact — without […]
FAQ: Do the sensors of the Trafficon series work for all door types in public transport?
In short, the sensors in MTC's Trafficon series are suitable for all types of doors in public transport due to their self-learning function. They detect people and objects and monitor passenger flow – regardless of whether it's an inward-swinging door (IST), a swing-sliding door (SST), or an outward-swinging door (AST), and regardless of whether the door is pneumatically or electrically operated […]
FAQ: Standards and regulations for door monitoring in buses and trains – Use of Trafficonsensors
Overview: Door area monitoring systems are used for passenger safety and comfort and are subject to different standards and regulations depending on the vehicle category. These include UN/ECE specifications (for buses) and European standards (for rail vehicles). Sensors from the Trafficonseries – TraffiContact, TrafficonLine, TrafficonLine Comfort, TrafficonOneline, and TrafficonGrid – provide the technological building blocks to implement these requirements within the system. Regulatory framework in […]
FAQ: “What do EN 50155 and e1 mean for door sensors?”
In the datasheets for the Trafficonseries, you will find references such as EN 50155 or the type approval e1/E1. These represent two different, but equally important, approvals: For transport operators and vehicle manufacturers, this means: tested robustness in railway environments and compliant integration into road vehicles. Good to know: The following products have both approvals – EN 50155 and e1/E1: This offers maximum […]
Sustainable door space monitoring in public transport: How Trafficon saves resources
Introduction: Sustainability in public transport begins at the door. Sustainability is shaping public transport. Transport companies strive to conserve resources, reduce costs, and ensure passenger safety. The Trafficonseries from Move & Traffic Controls GmbH (MTC) offers advanced door sensors that enable sustainable doorway monitoring. Models such as TraffiContact, TrafficonLine, TrafficonLine Comfort, TrafficonOneLine, and TrafficonGrid […]
TraffiContact door sensors for buses and trains: Safety and efficiency in public transport
Move & Traffic Controls GmbH (MTC) is setting new standards in safety and efficiency with its TraffiContact door sensors for buses and trains. These innovative sensors from the Trafficonseries offer an advanced solution for closing edge protection, doorway monitoring, and anti-pinch protection. With intelligent technologies and a robust design, the sensor ensures reliable functionality under all conditions – for safe […]
Barrier-free boarding on public transport: Innovative and hygienic with the TrafficonLine Comfort sensors
Ensuring accessibility in public transport is both a legal requirement and a moral obligation. According to Section 8, Paragraph 3 of the German Passenger Transport Act (PBefG), transport companies have been required to achieve full accessibility since January 1, 2022. Move & Traffic Controls GmbH (MTC) supports these efforts with innovative solutions that not only improve accessibility but also offer hygienic advantages […]
Doorway monitoring with the Trafficonseries: Innovation for safe and efficient public transport
In today's dynamic world, safety and efficiency in public transport are becoming increasingly important. The Trafficonseries from Move & Traffic Controls sets new standards with innovative door monitoring technologies. These advanced solutions ensure safe, barrier-free, and contactless boarding and alighting, improving passenger comfort and safety. Modern sensors and technologies […]