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Passenger Counter for Public Transportation
PCN-1001

Features:

Optimized for bus, tram, metro, train passenger counting
Stereoscopic cameras with infrared LEDs
90-97% detection accuracy counting in both directions
Adjustable optical panel
Operates in all lighting conditions
Separate counting of incoming and outgoing passengers
Interfaces with a vehicle PC or onboard DuraCOR computer
Dedicated opto-coupled I/O control lines
Supports parallel connection for wide doorways
Extended temperature range
Moulded magnesium enclosure with structural heat dissipation
Robust and reliable
Easy to install and commission

Application Areas:

Passenger flow monitoring on buses, metro and trains
Vehicle passenger counting
Customer service and quality of service improvement
Resource and asset optimisation and planning
Route and timetable planning
Passenger safety an security
Intelligent ticketing systems

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General Description:

The Eurotech PCN-1001 Passenger Counter is a compact and self-contained device based on non-contact stereoscopic vision detection technology. It has been specifically designed for passenger counting in the doorways of buses and trains. The PCN-1001 can also be used as a "person counter" to count people as they enter or leave buildings or any area with restricted access.

The Passenger Counter can be easily and unobtrusively installed over doorways, gateways, corridors or turnstiles. Stereoscopic cameras capture images of the area below the device in any type of lighting condition. The Passenger Counter analyses the height, shape and direction of movement of any objects that are passing the field of view, determining if the object is a person entering or leaving. If a person is detected, the incoming or outgoing counter is incremented accordingly, along with time and date information. Data transfer and configuration interfaces can be easily adapted to different applications and installations.

The PCN-1001 supports parallel operation of multiple counters in a daisy-chained configuration for wide doorways. The counters are able to work together in real time with overlapping areas and active detection zones. In stand-alone or daisy-chained operation a serial RS-485 level communication bus is used to interface the sensors to the host PC of the vehicle. Isolated digital inputs and outputs can be used to control devices on the vehicle, detect door position or to trigger external systems. The serial port interface can be used to communicate with an onboard Eurotech mobile PC computer such as the DuraCOR1220 or the DuraCOR1100 PC vehicle logic unit.

The PCN-1001 passenger counter meets the requirements of EN50155 T1 standard; as well as is resistant to humidity as well as shocks and vibrations commonly encountered in buses, trains or trams.