The X-400 is a web-enabled industrial I/O controller with advanced logic and modular expansion
Technology
ControlByWeb
Industry
Transportation and Urban Planning
Client
Nevada DOT
Country
Carson City, Nevada, USA
Goals
Streamline the management of digital traffic signs in remote areas
Minimize risks associated with manual inspections and maintenance
Decrease expenses related to fuel, time, and manpower
Challenges
Inefficient and risky manual management of digital traffic signs
Difficulty in maintaining and compiling data from scattered sources
Lack of a feedback loop for remote communication
Solutions
Use of ControlByWeb's 400 Series and X-600M products for remote, centralized monitoring &control
Implement a flexible data acquisition system to handle the growing population's increased need for digital traffic signs
Potential for easy installation and customization in similar situations globally
Results
Centralized monitoring of 300+ traffic signs using X-410 and X-600M units to control 600+ I/O points.
Automated traffic solutions, such as radar-triggered “Slow Down” signs, enhance safety and reduce unnecessary vehicle use.
Streamlined operations significantly cut man hours and reduce costs.
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The implementation of a new monitoring system by NDOT has transformed the management of signs in a remote area. With over 300 signs now easily monitored through a single browser, the transition to cellular modems eliminated the need for individual network connections.
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| Common Problems | Solutions |
| Inconvenient monitoring - The growing number of traffic signs makes keeping track of every one difficult and unrealistic | Convenient - Information is quickly and easily condensed into one browser on your phone or computer from anywhere in the world |
| Unreliable - Typical low cost monitoring is usually unreliable, defeating the purpose of a control system | Reliable and flexible - Reliability and flexibility are a number 1 priority, giving you peace of mind and the ability to adapt |
| Too expensive - Low cost monitoring and control is often unreliable, costing more to maintain |
Cost effective - Our high quality products don't come with high price tags and fit well within a typical budget |