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 |