ETCS-TIU Gateways
EKE-Trainnet® Gateways can be used as ETCS-TIU Gateways acting as vital interfaces between disparate systems. These gateways will enable the seamless exchange of data between otherwise incompatible technologies, ensuring that new advancements in ETCS can integrate with legacy rolling stock.
What are ETCS-TIU Gateways?
An ETCS-TIU (Train Interface Unit) Gateway acts as an interface between ETCS OBU (On-board Unit) and the existing TCMS. This ensures that legacy fleets can be integrated with the advances being made by the European Train Control System (ETCS) technology.
Why Choose EKE as your ETCS-TIU Supplier?
EKE’s commitment to reliability and quality ensures that our ETCS-TIU deliver superior performance and integration options. Our Gateways support SIL 2 developement eith some key modules already precertified. Its modular design allows you to select only the features you need, creating a cost-efficient, flexible, and versatile solution with a simplified architecture.
With a variety of CPUs, power supplies, and bus interface modules, our ETCS-TIU Gateways offer versatility and efficiency a through a modular design. Our module concept allows for the precise selection of train and vehicle bus technologies, ensuring cost-effectiveness and customisation.
EKE-Trainnet® ETCS-TIU Gateways are renowned for its adaptability, enabling seamless integration of subsystems with different communication protocols. These gateways allow application software to control subsystem functions, running on the same train computers for a compact, cost-effective solution. Additionally, with the right modules, ETCS-TIU Gateways can serve as a multifunctional vehicle control unit, enhancing operational efficiency.
Ease of use is a key factor when choosing the right ETCS-TIU Gateway for your vehicle and EKE-Trainnet® ETCS-TIU Gateways are designed to prioritise user-friendly operation. They have interface connectors at the front and communicate with each other via the backplane, which includes a VME bus. Mechanical coding of DE-9 connectors is available as an option.
Train and Vehicle Bus Technologies
Wire Train Bus Interface Module
The Wire Train Bus (WTB) interface usually has two DE-9 connectors with redundant lines integrated in each connector. A version with 4 connectors is available as an option.
Wire Train Bus Interface Module with Fritting
The Wire Train Bus with Fritting (WTF) has the same features as the WTB but with fritting.
Multifunction Vehicle Bus Interface Module
The Multifunction Vehicle Bus (MVB) physcial medium can be ESD+ or EMD. ESD+ and EMD have two DE-9 connectors with redundant lines integrated into each connector. The MVB can also be used as a train bus.
CAN Vehicle Bus Interface Module
The CAN Vechicle Bus (CVB) module has two DE-9 connectors and is used to create up to two CAN buses. The 2 CAN ports can be independently configured as CAN 2.0 A/B or CANopen®.
Serial Links Interface Unit
Serial Links interfaces (SIU) can be used to create Vehicle Buses even though they are commonly used for direct connection to sub-systems. The RS-485 and RS-422 physical layers are supported. Modbus and customised protocols can be used.
Ethernet Consist Network
An Ethernet Consist Network (ECN) can function as both a vehicle bus and a train bus for fixed consists. Ethernet Switches, such as the 3U ESU, and 1U ESU models, can be used to create ECNs if needed. Additionally, the 1U ESU modules offer Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) as an option, allowing power to be supplied to connected subsystems via Ethernet cables.
Ethernet Train Backbone
The Ethernet Train Backbone (ETB) is implemented using the ERU module, which functions as both an Ethernet switch and router. The ERU module provides 10 Ethernet ports, with 4 ports dedicated to the ETB, featuring redundant lines for enhanced reliability.
All of our ETCS-TIU Gateways are programmed using our cutting-edge PLC Software Development Environment Powered by CODESYS®.
Our software suite offers independent configuration and programming for any application, providing flexibility through a robust Linux-based system for developing advanced train control and distributed control solutions.
Featuring robust language support, the Software Development Environment Powered by CODESYS® accommodates a wide range of programming needs.
ETCS-TIU Gateway Key Features
Build your own modular ETCS-TIU Gateways
EKE-Trainnet® TCN Gateways usually consist of a central processing unit (CPU), a power supply and at least one bus interface module. EKE has developed a comprehensive range of CPUs, power supplies and bus interface modules to accommodate various technical requirements and budgets.
More than a Gateway
In addition to bus interfaces, other modules like Event Recorders and Remote Input/Output modules can be integrated into the same rack, providing a compact and cost-effective train computer or TCMS.
