EPIS 5 FCC compact on-board computer with passenger check-in

Designed mainly for regional public transportation

General properties of the EPIS 5 FCC compact on-board computer with check-in

We started the production of a test series of a computer with checking – a compact version of the EPIS 5 FCC with an exceptionally large display to ensure easy control of the computer by the driver when issuing tickets (the driver can control the computer even when wearing gloves). The computer also contains a printer with extended lifespan, a contactless chip card reader, GPS with 2,5 m accuracy, GSM/GPRS/UMTS communication, WiFi, 4x digital annunciator unit, 4x SAM module, up to 32 GB SSD, a passenger color LCD, 2x25W and 2x10W amplifier, Ethernet, USB, a multi-core computer and other technical amenities and all this at an acceptable price

EPIS 5 FCC is an on-board computer with passenger check-in designed primarily for regional public transportation.

EPIS 5FC unit meets:
Operation temperature requirements (-20°C up to +70°C) – this means that in lower temperatures the vehicle has to be kept in RESET so that the inside of the unit can be heated by “waste” warmth (if this happens it only takes a few tenths of seconds). From -40°C to +80°C for extra charge.
Performance requirements – thanks to the processor built using the ARM architecture. If requested we can provide up to 4 core processors with high memory.
Low energy consumption – permanent consumption without printing around 20 W out of which 12W consumed by the LCD display. High memory capacity – micro SD 4 GB or SSD disc 8 GB /32 GB and RAM DDR3 up to 4 GB.
Versatility of use with systems with payment to the driver – easily configurable large LCD touchscreen control terminal with a capacity touchscreen.

Parameters of the on-board computer with checking – EPIS 5 FC

We used our long-term experience and the latest technologies in this field to design this on-board computer. That allowed us to achieve a low price and a high technological standard:

• On-board computer with checking based on ARM processors with the possibility of 1 – 4 core processors Cortes-A9. Tjhe frequency is at least 1 GHz, up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM, microSD disc or 8/32 SSD disc. Two or four graphic interfaces up to 1920 x 1080 points.
• High illumination 10,4″ LCD driver terminal with capacity touchscreen (it can be controled even with gloves). Its resolution is 800 x 600 points.
• 3“ thermo printer with long lifespan of its cutter and print head (200 mil. prints).
• Contactless chip card reader MIFARE Classic 1K, 4K and MIFARE DESFire EV1 2K, 4K, 8K. Contins a controller for 4 SAM (supports MIFARE SAM AV1 and AV2) each with adjustable independent 1,8 V, 3V a 5V power supply.
• Bank card reader
• Independent memory for payment transaction and contactless chip card operation backup (integrated black box) already part of the basic model. Each tranaction at the cash register is saved in the isolated backup memory that makes it possible for the data to be read even when the unit is broken.
• Quadruple independent digital annunciator (inside the vehicle, outside the vehicle, for hte driver and passengers) based on the MPEG 3 standard with announcement time based on the capacity of an SD card or an SSD disc (many hours).
• Acoustic switchboard with inputs for a microphone, a GSM/GPRS/UMTS module, a PC sound card and a tripple digital annunciator. The acoustic swithcboard is equipped with amplifiers with 2x20W (top 50W) and 2×10 permanent performance. A speaker for the driver and passenger is included in the basic unit.
• Integrated GPS receiver SirfStar IV (including an antena) for locating the position of the vehicle including predicting future locations of the vehicle. This receiver is also used as a time normal of the EPIS system. Localization accuracy up to 2,5 m.
• GSM/GPRS/UMTS module for communication with the dispatching and automatic software updates. Modems with the UMTS speed (3G networks) are supplied at a request.
• Integrated Wifi module at 2,4 GHz that can be used as WiFi in depots – data updates or as a WiFi for passengers (passengers WiFi is being prepared).
• Backedup power supply – in case of a failure of the main power supply +24V (e.g. when the vehicle is being started) a backup accumulator capable of keeping the system up without a reset of the OS for at least 20 minutes. The outage time after which the operation system is shut down automatically can be set by the user.
• Interface for controlling outer and inner information LED panels (tableaus) using 100Mbit / s ethernet, RS 485 or the classic 1200 bit/s IBIS interface. This interface is also able to load BUSe tableaus as the speed of 9600 bit/s or 19200 bit/s.
• Automatic software updates – at set times or in set intervals the unit wakes up (with minimum power consuption) and uses WiFi or GPRS/UMTS to ask the dispatching about new SW update and loads them if there are any.
• Passenger side display 4,3″ high illumination display with the possibility of displaying static texts with fonts and text position set by the user. It can display logos.

Configuration EPIS 5 FC

Board computer EPIS 5 FCC is available in different configurations and the corresponding price.

UNIT SPECIFICATION		STANDARD VERSION	EXPANDED VERSION	VERSION FOR THE DEMANDING
Computer system	Processor	ARM – Cortex A9
	Number of cores	1 x 1,0 GHz	2 x 1,0 GHz	4 x 1,2 GHz
	L2 Cash	512 KB	1 MB	1 MB
	NAND Flash (for the OS)	512 MB	1 GB	1 GB
Memory	Technology	DDR3
	Max. capacity	1GB	2 GB	up to 4 GB
Storage	Micro SD memory	4GB	8 GB	SSD disc 32 GB
Graphics	Max. display resolution	1080p
	Graphic outputs	2	4	4
	API	Open GL ES 1.1 and 2.0, Open VG 1.1, Windows Direct3D, Open CL EP
Audio	Acoustic annunciator	1 x 20 W	2 x 20 W	2 x 20 W
	Speakers	for the driver	for the driver	for the driver and the passengers
	Microphone	YES – integrated in the driver LCD (electret with a compressor)
I/O	USB	2 x USB2.0
	Others	4 x one-bit input +24V
Connectivity	Wi-Fi	IEEE 80.2.11b/g	IEEE 80.2.11b/g for the passengers as well
	GSM/GPRS	YES	GSM / GPRS / UMTS
	Ethernet	10/100 Mbps
	Busbar*	IBIS | RS 232 | RS 485
Power supply	Power supply voltage	16-32V
	Power consumption**	0,9 A / 24 V (the printer up to + 3,5 A, announcements up to + 6 A)
	Backup batteries	1,3 Ah		2,6 Ah
Other HW equipment	GPS	SiRF STAR IV – 2,5 m accuracy
	HW data coding	Without SAM modules	Up to 4 SAM modules
Driver Display	Size (diagonal)	10,4“ TFT-LCD readable in direct sunlight
	Resolution	800 x 600 points
	Number of colors	16,7M – 8bit
	Brightness	450 Cd/m2	500 Cd/m2
	Touchscreen	Capacity, 3 mm thick, up to 1360 points, 10 fingers at one time
	Illumination lifespan	30 000 h (LED)	50 000 h (LED)
Passenger display	Size (diagonal)	4,3“ TFT-LCD readable in direct sunlight (98,7 x 57,5 mm)
	Resolution	480 x 272 points
	Lifespan	20 000 hours
	Number of colors	16,7M – 8bit
	Brightness	400 Cd/m2	450 Cd/m2
Thermo printer	Resolution	203 dpi
	Printing speed	200 mm / s
	Print support	2D codes, barcodes
	Paper width	58 / 60 / 80 / 83 mm
	Printing width	54 / 56 / 72 / 80 mm
	Cartridge lifespan	150 km (200 mil. pulses)
	Cutter lifespan	1,5 mil. Cuts
Construction	Measurements	265 x 290 x 204 mm (w x d x h)
	Working temperature	-20°C do +60°C
	cooling	Active (controlled by a heat sensor to lengthen the lifespan)
	Weight	7,5Kg (not including the cash drawer)
	Working humidity	10% to 90%
	Casing material	combination plastic / metal (RAL7035)

Optional extensions:

• Communication with the dispatching – GSM/GPRS – the extension includes UMTS
• higher-performance computing unit (up to four cores) including an SSD disc 8/32 GB
• Contactless chip card reader (Mifare standard or Mifare Desfire)
• SAM modules (up to 4 pieces)
• IBIS, RS 485, CAN (can be chosen)
• Announcements outside the vehicle,
• Announcements for the driver (included if communication with the dispatching is chosen)
• Announcements for the passengers while tickets are being issued
• SIM card or SAM module manipulation surveillance
• Passenger WiFi (only with an UMTS modem)
• Remote data surveillance using communication servers

Specific extensions:

• Application for individual IDS
• Functioning in more IDS systems
• Various kinds of remote data updates

Mechanic rendering

Mechanic rendering – customer access:

• easily accessible SIM card for GSM/GPRS/UMTS transfers – electronic removal surveillance even when the computer is switched off,
• 4 easily accessible SAM module slots (can be sealed) – electronic removal surveillance even when the computer is switched off,
• central system heat fuse,
• access to the printer is lock protected,
• centrally connectable connector D-SUB and RJ45 (Ethernet) with PoE
• independently replaceable accumulator.

Recommended vehicle installation

The following picture shows an installation of the EPIS 5 FCC on-board computer with checking in a regional public transportation vehicle. This installation is based on a unified power supply system distribution (the PoE – power over Ethernet – or TPOE – targeted PoE system) and on an Ethernet busbar. The advantage of this solution is that the on-board computer directly switches on individual components as needed, i.e. only the device that is needed is running at any given moment. Components supplied by our company are adjusted to this system.

One of the advantages of an Ethernet busbar is that it allows fast data transfers therefore it is no longer necessary to rely on the slow IBIS busbar. Moreover, the IBIS busbar does not support Czech language and other displaying possibilities (various symbols, logos, etc.). The price of this solution is comparable with the IBIS busbar while its possibilities are completely different.

When the Ethernet distribution is used it is necessary to use an Ethernet interface router with a vehicle IP address – connection of the check-in system, CITY SCREEN (LCD displays for passengers), tachograph, etc.. The EPIS control unit behaves like a firewall preventing unwanted vehicle access. Inner communication has an independent Ethernet network.

Supplied components for the above installation in a bus
On-board computer with check-in	EPIS 5 FCC (according to the demanded equipment)
Command receiver for people with impaired vision	EPNEV 3.18
Eight-port communication Ethernet busbar unit	ECU-08P (compatible with the PoE and TPoE solutions)
Front outer vehicle LED panel	VLP 24×200 YE(T)
Side outer vehicle LED panel	VLP 24×160 YE(T)
Rear outer vehicle LED panel	VLP 24×40 YE(T)
Inner vehicle LED panel	VLP 20×120RE(T)
Inner vehicle LCD display	VCS 185

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