Traffic Sign Remote Monitoring and Control

Engineering & Marketing International
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

Over 300 signs easily monitored from a central command center

Use of X-410 and X-600M units for monitoring and controlling over 600 individual I/O

Implementation of automated traffic solutions, including a "Slow Down" sign triggered by a radar sensor

Reduction of unnecessary driving, ensuring employee safety

Significant reduction in man hours, leading to substantial cost savings

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.


The X-410 and X-600M units in Gregg's fleet efficiently monitor and control over 600 I/O, facilitated by the user-friendly task builder. Troubleshooting is simplified, with quick access to ControlByWeb support. Automation features, including the integration of a radar sensor, enable the creation of fully automated traffic solutions, improving efficiency and safety.
The success in Nevada has prompted others to adopt similar systems globally, offering a streamlined approach to managing complex tasks from a centralized command center.

 

Reliability Leads to Safety and Efficiency

 

Common Problems Solutions

Inconvenient monitoring - The growing number of traffic signs makes keeping track of every one difficult and unrealistic

Unreliable - Typical low cost monitoring is usually unreliable, defeating the purpose of a control system

Too expensive - Low cost monitoring and control is often unreliable,
costing more to maintain

 

 

Convenient - Information is quickly and easily condensed into one browser on your phone or computer from anywhere in the world

Reliable and flexible - Reliability and flexibility are a number 1 priority, giving you peace of mind and the ability to adapt

Cost effective - Our high quality products don't come with high price tags and fit well within a typical budget