Transform your rail operations with EKE-Trainnet®’s Vehicle Control Unit, which supports SIL 2 development. Our modular design and customisation provide tailored solutions, while our integration expertise and advanced diagnostics ensure exceptional performance and reliability.
A Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) is a programmable device crucial for smooth train operations, managing and interfacing with various train functions. It interacts with subsystems, performs automatic system functions, executes programmable control applications, interfaces with the Train Communication Network (TCN), monitors and controls train operations, and responds to driver inputs.
Seamlessly integrating with subsystems and the Train Communication Network, the Vehicle Control Unit supports a range of bus technologies, including WTB, MVB, CAN, Serial Links, and Ethernet.
Flexible connectivity options are enhanced by a wide array of Remote Input/Output Modules, such as
The EKE-Trainnet® Vehicle Control Unit is a robust and highly adaptable system based on an open-source Linux platform. It offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to develop custom applications and seamlessly integrate third-party hardware and software.
Utilising our Software Development Environment Powered by CODESYS®, you have the capability to create and customise applications. For more advanced control, applications can be developed and configured using the C language, ensuring comprehensive oversight.
At EKE, we specialise in delivering application software solutions that align with your unique business needs. Whether you’re looking to outsource the entire development process or require assistance with specific components, our expert team is here to help.
Prefer to keep development in-house? We offer tailored training programs and expert guidance to empower your team to achieve their goals with confidence.
Moreover, EKE provides the option to secure full intellectual property rights (IPR) for the software we develop, ensuring your investment is protected for the long term.
The EKE-Trainnet VCU is a powerful and highly flexible system built on an open-source software platform (Linux). You are free to develop your own applications as well as to integrate third-party Hardware and Software onto the Trainnet® platform. With EKE-Trainnet, you can develop your own applications using the CODESYS PLC Software. You can also develop applications and make configuration modifications in C language, giving you full control. EKE has the expertise to develop all or a part of the Software for you, or alternatively provide training, tools and guidance to support your own developments. Finally, EKE can grant you the intellectual property rights (IPR) of the application Software in order to ensure you a safe, long-term investment.
On the Hardware side, the EKE-Trainnet VCU is modular. This means you can develop tailored systems matching your needs perfectly. By simply selecting the interfaces you need, you make sure the system answers all your demands while being cost-efficient. Systems can be easily upgraded with additional modules as needs arise.
