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 |
See also:
TagStar™ Pro
TagStar™ Pro is the Rail Tag Programmer used by most manufacturers and maintainers for AVI tag programming and maintenance. It simplifies the whole process allowing the operator to complete the job quickly and reliably. No data entry is requir [...]
