The Sitraffic MCU-6 traffic controller from Siemens Mobility is a scalable system designed as a low-cost start-up solution for traffic control and is especially suitable for use in expanding regions of the world.

Many regions of the world are currently undergoing rapid growth in their capitals and many other large cities. This is being accompanied by rapid growth in road traffic. Having learned from the problems of uncoordinated traffic increases as already experienced in many parts of the world, these cities want to avoid a total breakdown of traffic by making use of the possibilities of intelligent traffic control. In rapidly expanding regions, public authorities are being compelled to master a variety of different problems simultaneously, traffic being one of the most urgent ones. This is where pragmatic, flexible and robust solutions are called for which do not overburden the finances of local communities and, nevertheless, are easy to install and maintain.

The answer from Siemens is the Sitraffic MCU-6 for traffic control, an inexpensive system exactly suited to this purpose. The MCU-6 is scalable and can therefore be connected to up to 32 signal and detection units. This allows detection units to be set up at small and large traffic intersections, for example, in order to control previously installed traffic lights in accordance with the ongoing traffic situation. The controller also features an interface for link-up to traffic monitoring and control centers.

When the MCU-6 was being designed, special attention was paid to simplicity of parameterization. This makes it especially interesting for first-time users of traffic control technology. A software tool with a clear user-guidance system makes it possible to make the traffic-specific settings without having to understand the use of complex control algorithms. The effects of parameterization are immediately comprehensible. This is especially helpful when traffic control is optimized after an introductory phase. However, the Sitraffic MCU-6 is also suitable for traffic experts in that they can apply their traffic-control know-how to implement complex interrelationships and logical links and then, on this basis, configure reactions for controlling what is currently happening on the roads. Moreover, because the traffic controller from Siemens is also extremely rugged, it can be used in adverse environments and even works reliably if the power supply is unstable.

Thanks to its standard interfaces, the MCU-6 is easy to integrate in other control systems from Siemens. This means that applications with the Sitraffic MCU-6 are easy to integrate in a network of traffic management systems in order to meet future requirements when traffic density increases.


Further information on intelligent traffic control systems from Siemens Mobility at http://www.siemens.com/traffic


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