Eurotech Ltd introduces the PCN-1001 Passenger Counter

A high accuracy solution for reliable bi-directional detection and counting of passengers in public transportation vehicles

Eurotech Ltds PCN-1001 Passenger Counter is based on non-contact stereoscopic vision detection technology. This technology and advanced interpretation algorithm results in a high detection accuracy exceeding 97% under all lighting conditions all year round. The reliable bi-directional counting, results in correct and precise data that can be used for statistical or data interpretation. Date and time information can be stored together with passenger count information.

Passenger movement detection in doorways requires the ability to adapt to fast changing or low luminosity lighting conditions. The PCN-1001 optical front panel combines stereoscopic cameras with high luminosity infrared LEDs. This adjustable front panel can be set into different angles making installation easier on non-horizontal surfaces or different sensor positions.

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.

Reliable operation and high availability is important in systems for public transportation. The PCN-1001 is enclosed in a solid sealed magnesium enclosure with locking automotive-grade connectors. The rugged construction and wide operating temperature range makes the PCN-1001 an ideal choice for any environment. Service, reconfiguration and maintenance is easy due to the easily accessible debugging and service interfaces available under the protective cover of the optical panel.

Eurotech Ltd manufactures computer systems for public transportation vehicles. The PCN-1001 is intended to work together with a vehicle server that can pre-process, store and upload information from the vehicle passenger counters. Eurotech Ltd rugged standard vehicle central units can be used for various on-board computation or data storage tasks such as passenger counting, asset management, security and surveillance, diagnostics and fleet monitoring, wireless communication as well as information services.

Eurotech design and manufacture a range of innovative Embedded Single Board computers, Application Ready Platforms and Configurable Systems for customers who operate within the Transportation, Communications, Defence, Security, and Industrial engineering industries.

Eurotech is present in Europe, North America, China and Japan.