Transmitton - Integrated Control and Asset Management Solutions for the Rail Industry

In August 2005, Transmitton Ltd was acquired by Siemens plc and now forms part of Siemens Transportation Systems (STS) in the UK.

The Transmitton team are now a vital element within the STS rail communications group. The skilled 120-strong Transmitton team at Ashby have successfully been incorporated into STS' mobile communications, GSM-R cab radio business team of around 80 employees in Poole.

Transmitton is a business built around innovation and state-of-the-art technologies; with over 30 years' experience as a leading international supplier of integrated control and asset management solutions.

Transmitton has a fully documented quality system and is accredited to BS ISO 9001:2000 (TickIT). Transmitton has a Network Rail Contractors Assurance Case Certificate and product approval certificates, and pride themselves on being a qualified supplier on both Link-Up (UVDB) and FPAL databases.

Transmitton works with customers to increase innovation and quality, working to ensure that both parties gain commitment and maximum relationship benefits are realised.

Transmitton has pioneered a range of leading-edge solutions for the rail industry including:

• Integrated Station Management Systems (ISM)
• Network Management Systems (NMS)
• Real-Time Passenger Information Systems (RTPIS)
• Remote Condition Monitoring (RCM)
• Intelligent asset management solutions
• Traction power SCADA
• Open Transport Network (OTN)

At the core of Transmitton's innovative solutions are their tried and tested cromos and fastflex technologies.

FASTFLEX REMOTE TERMINAL UNIT (RTU)

The fastflex RTU offers a versatile range of proven solutions for intelligent remote control and monitoring. fastflex is modular in design, and suits a wide range of applications for stand alone control, point-to-point and remote communications. The powerful processing capability and open architecture allows fastflex to interface easily with subsystems, including CCTV, public address, passenger information, escalators and lifts, which are typical to the rail and mass transit sector.

CROMOS REAL-TIME CONTROL AND ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Transmitton's cromos software solutions offer the latest developments in advanced real-time control and asset management technologies, specifically designed to provide flexibility in integration and application, meeting the exact requirements of any modern business.

Through a PC-based client server architecture, utilising Microsoft Windows© operating environment, cromos provides full compatibility with open system standards.

ONTRACK INTEGRATED SUITE OF MONITORING PRODUCTS

At the core of the OnTrack system is the OnTrack controller, a locally situated touch screen, Windows®-based system that collects, records, analyses and distributes rail asset data. This data creates a clear picture of the condition and status of the network and is the basis of preventative maintenance.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Transmitton provides support throughout the lifetime of a project, through its specialist Technical Support Service (TSS) which includes:

• Engineering support – 24/7, every day, online and emergency on-site support
• Planned preventative maintenance – system inspection and archiving
• Systems archive management – transference into electronic form
• Site services – project and safety management, consultancy and installation
• System enhancements – stepping up current capability and new technologies
• Spares management – prompt, guaranteed delivery, 12-month warranty
• Small projects – off-the-shelf solutions and local operator workstations
• Training – customised courses, cost-effective plans and improved effectiveness