VDS - Rugged HMI and Monitors for Video and Data Systems

VDS has 30 years' specialist experience in designing and manufacturing advanced systems human-machine interfaces (HMI) and monitors for video and data handling equipment in the transportation, marine and heavy industry markets. The company uses cutting-edge technology to supply superior electronic platforms for hostile environments. Its expertise helps you create innovative solutions, reducing the total cost of ownership and empowering your business with reliable equipment.

EN50155-certified HMI systems and monitors

Standard and custom-specific EN50155-certified railway products are VDS' core competences. It provides unique HMI and monitors for rugged video and data systems for all conditions.

Internet-centric HMI systems

VDS' intelligent HMI systems combine EN50155-certified construction with low-power consumption, state-of-the-art processors and high-quality displays. They are internet-centric products equipped with various common peripheral interfaces like Ethernet, USB and CAN.

Designed with extreme care, especially with regard to the most critical parts like power supply and thermal dissipation, VDS' intelligent HMI fulfil the most demanding reliability requirements.

Rugged rail monitors

Robust, clear and reliable are the words that best describe VDS' monitors. 30 years of experience in developing vision systems for use in the most hostile environments has provided the company with the best know-how and expertise in designing, producing and delivering high-quality railway monitors that are extremely reliable.

Custom embedded systems

The OEM program is a comprehensive and reliable service that helps customers design specific embedded systems. VDS brings knowledge, ideas and experience into the process of custom development for its customers' products, with the aim of realising a reliable and rugged product. VDS offers a wide range of services that enable solutions to operate in harsh railway conditions.

Design and testing for wide operating temperature range, high efficiency isolated power supply solutions compliant with EN50155 railway norms and additional protection from water, dust, moisture, corrosion and vibration are combined with complementary services. These include component qualifying and manufacturing, mounting and testing, allowing increased reliability for transportation applications where the cost of failure is extremely high.

Displays and panel PCs for transportation applications

Since its foundation VDS has designed and manufactured displays and panel PCs for transportation applications with specific installations on trains, buses, leisure boats and ships. VDS has also designed data-handling applications for the same uses.

Railway standards and rules have always been followed and applied for the design and production of rail LCD monitors and panel PCs. VDS has also completed specific OEM projects for main market players.

Certified HMI and monitors

All VDS products are characterized for high performance and reliability obtained through rugged platforms, design experience and particular care on product manufacturing. The VDS quality management system was certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in 2003 and conforms to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 standard.