Tunnel integration into the control room
Monitor and control your tunnels conveniently from your existing traffic control system. Increase energy efficiency and safety in your tunnel with our solutions.
The project requirements for the efficient control and monitoring of tunnels vary greatly across the world. With the acquisition of sensor data, such as temperatures or air quality in the tunnel, and video surveillance of traffic flow in the control room, it is possible to provide assistance extremely quickly in the event of accidents, fires, or technical malfunctions. Depending on their size and type, tunnels may be equipped with their own monitoring devices that are connected to higher-level supervisory control rooms. Thanks to the available tunnel data, safety can be increased and operation optimized. However, integrating data into the existing control system is often a challenge in projects.
Solution
Easily integrate systems into existing control systems
Solutions for predictive maintenance, highly integrated traffic concepts, and energy-efficient tunnel operation require reliable data communication and automation. The specially developed Tunnel Functions software library is based on the PLCnext Technology Ecosystem and extends the control technology with functions specifically for the tunnel industry. The programmed function blocks simplify the connection of our tunnel solutions to your existing control system. For example, this allows you to monitor and control solutions for tunnel lighting or tunnel evacuation at any time and from anywhere.
Secure remote access
It must be possible to access tunnel structures from higher-level control rooms in order to manage them centrally as part of a transport system. This requires a secure, reliable, and interference-free connection. Our components for secure remote access support extremely secure data transmission via VPN tunnel. Use of the latest encryption standards combined with IEC 62443 certification ensures that your data remains secure.
Your advantages
Efficient engineering with ready-made function blocks, even if the system is highly complex
Connection to all market-standard control systems, thanks to openness for proven and modern interfaces
Simplified web visualization with available visualization objects
Tested software functions with documentation and application examples
The flexible Tunnel Functions software solution offers consistency at all levels and creates interfaces between the multitude of systems in the tunnel. Operators can use the software modules and visualization aids immediately. This saves time and money.
The solution at a glance
To integrate the tunnel solutions, the function blocks in the library offer various technologies such as PROFINET, Modbus, and OPC UA. Thus, regardless of the technology, all states in the tunnel are reliably detected and controlled via a PLCnext Control device. Thanks to the continuous further development of the Tunnel Functions library, the number of options for integrating the library is constantly growing.
Phoenix Contact provides a comprehensive range of visualization options in various software libraries for operating and monitoring complex technical processes in the tunnel. Ready-to-use visualization objects and page templates make it easier for you to create process images of your tunnel system. Complex functions can be quickly displayed by combining function blocks and the corresponding visualization objects. System visualization can be made available locally at the application, in the tunnel control room, or in the higher-level supervisory control room.
System integrators ensure the availability of your system with certified functionality tailored to the tunnel industry. Tunnel Functions enables quick and easy engineering. Ready-made function blocks ensure closed-loop control and actuation.
Tunnel Functions has a modular function block concept, making it ideal for flexible use. With an extensive range of function blocks, you can efficiently develop and easily implement your own concepts.
