Modular MMI sub-assembly for railway GSM-R radio systems Released 23 March 2007 IGT Industries has designed and manufactured three different versions of the MMI for Siemens' GSM-R digital radio communication systems, providing voice and ETCS (European Train Control System) data in an EIRENE compliant environment. Units are installed in each locomotive and trackside infrastructure; the ETCS is being rolled out across Europe to give a standardised signalling environment to enable trains to operate more easily across national boundaries. The initial units are for use in The Netherlands, Norway and the UK; other variants are currently in development. The units conform to the demanding railway specifications for EMC, shock, vibration and thermal extremes. The operating keys are backlit for use in low light conditions, embossed and tactile to give positive feedback on operation. The vacuum florescent display, which is integrated into the subassembly, has a special filter overlay layer applied as part of the membrane to ensure that the display is readable in direct sunlight. To ensure that the units are maintained within the specified operating temperature range, two DC fans are fitted at the rear of the assembly to provide assisted cooling. To simplify test, maintenance, software upgrades and firmware changes, the MMI is configured as a single complete assembly that plugs directly into the main chassis with interconnect achieved via precision multi-way connectors. *** Ends: body copy 212 words *** Notes to Editors. To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide web-res image or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/igt. For further information contact: IGT contact: Derek McLaughlan Sales & Marketing Director IGT Industries Limited Woodside Road Woodside Road Industrial Estate Eastleigh SO50 4ET tel: + 44 (0)23 8061 0818 fax: + 44 (0)23 8061 0828 sales@igt-industries.com www.igt-industries.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk IGT Industries, approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2002, specialises in the design, development and manufacture of membrane switch based high technology man-machine interface units and the provision of PCB sub contract assembly services. The company has extensive electronic design capability and manufacturing skills in the core membrane manufacturing area: close working relationships are developed with customers to provide the best solution to the particular application's requirements.