TrakStar™ MQ
TrakStar™ MQ is a smart automatic vehicle identification (AVI) reader for unattended railway depot or trackside use. Utilises the Rail AVI tags already fitted to rail vehicles.
Product Description
TrakStar™ MQ is a smart automatic vehicle identifdication (AVI) reader for unattended railway depot or trackside use. It offers powerful read capability, simple setup and a robust weatherproof IP67 enclosure. TrakStar™ MQ conforms to UK Network Rail & European EVN guidelines and provides a reliable means of reading the AVI tags already fitted to many rail fleets and can be simply integrated into a backend system.
Key Features
This device meets the challenges of rail as well as other industrial applications. Key features of the device include:
- Conforms to UK Network Rail and European EVN guidelines
- Rugged pole mounted device
- Standard ethernet connectivity with wireless options
- Power options including power over ethernet (PoE)
- Industry Standard secure MQTT protocol
- Data resilience to power / network outages
Applications
- Rail AVI trackside vehicle identification
- Condition monitoringidentification
- Asset movements and location
- Motorised and non-motorised vehicles
- Rail vehicle washers, loading, fueling, wheel lathes etc.
- Depot fleet movement tracking
- High value assets
Versions
- UK Network Rail / European EVN GIAI
- Other GS1 application keys
Options
- System Integration Options
- Power Options: PoE, 240Vac, 24Vdc
Connectivity Options
- Ethernet
- Wifi
- GSM
Download datasheet here
Technical Specification
RFID Technologies | UHF EPCGlobal Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) |
AVI Technologies | UK Network Rail / European EVN GIAI |
Read Range | Up to 9m (can be used trackside at 3m & 7m) |
Interface Technologies | 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) |
Data API | MQTT |
Connectivity | Ethernet (optional Wi-Fi or GSM) |
Device Size | 260mm x 260mm x 100mm (Head Unit) |
Weight | Approx. 2.5 kg |
Power | PoE, 240Vac, 24Vdc (typ. 15W) |
Mounting | 30-50mm dia. pole mount included |
Rated wind velocity | 60m/s |
Control | Via web commissioning interface |
Ingress Protection | IEC529 / IP67 |
Operating Temperature | |
RFID Power | Adjustable 0dBm to +30dBm |
RFID Antenna details | Integrated Circular Polarised 9dBi 865-868MHz |
RFID Antenna beam width | Horizontal: 70°C Vertical: 70°C |