Trustworthy Computers for the London Underground

Captec, Leading Industrial Computer Manufacturer supplies computers for London Underground Station Management Systems Upgrade.

London's underground tube network is one of the largest and busiest in the world comprising over 270 stations catering for just under 1 billion passenger journeys each year. The tube network is strategic to the effective operation of London as a major international capital.

New investment in the modernisation of the Station Management Systems (SMS) for the vast majority of the stations called for specialist Industrial Computing Equipment from an experienced supplier with the capability of handling large scale business critical projects. A combination of technical and commercial capability was required, coupled with the need for a tried and tested supplier to minimise risk and with financial capability to manage the size of project.

The nature of the application required industrial computing technology that could withstand the environmental conditions of the transport system. Most importantly stringent safety considerations, particularly in case of a fire necessitating Zero Halogen and low Smoke emissions, Electro-Magnetic conformance to ensure minimum interference and susceptibility with other safety critical electronic equipment.

Captec were chosen for possessing transport sector competence, extensive technical expertise and years of experience providing industrial computing technology solutions for diverse applications. Captec were able to conform to all of London Underground's rigorous operational and safety standards, including minimum levels of toxic fume emissions and EMC certification.

Equipment supplied included:
- 19" Rack mounting Industrial PCs
- Custom designed monitoring and alarm electronics
- Vesta 19" TFT display with Touch Screen
- Zero Halogen Low Smoke emission painted
- Serial to Ethernet Communications

The SMS modernisation and upgrade project is scheduled to roll-out over some 7 years. During this time Captec will future proof the technology by managing the change control of the computing technology in an ever changing industry.

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