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siemens.com /mobility Sitraffic Office The integrated workstation for traffic engineers
A single software system
for use by the traffic engineer,
the operator and the
service technician? Welcome to
the world of Sitraffic Office!
Coordinated green phases, public With Sitraffic® Office we provide
transport prioritization, optimum a completely integrated modular soft-
response to current traffic conditions, ware system that incorporates all
etc. The control programs for traffic necessary tools on the basis of a shared
signal installations at intersections are data pool – for the planner, the data
getting ever more complex – and the provider, the software engineer,
range of software tools correspondingly the operator and the service technician.
more varied. To ensure an optimum The modular structure of Sitraffic
workflow and a hassle-free working Office allows the step-by-step imple-
process for everybody involved, we mentation of a complete system over
from Siemens have once again broken an extended period of time through the
new ground. successive activation of additional
functions or function packages in line
with new requirements.
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Transparency is key Different versions and states are auto-
All Sitraffic Office software packages use matically identified and marked for display
a single central data base. This means that in a variety of user-selectable ways.
the traffic planner has access to exactly
the same data pool as the programmer of Intersections, routes and the entire
the intersection controller software or network in a single application
the service technician. There is no internal Sitraffic Office is the first system that
data import or export whatsoever any- integrates intersection, route and net-
more, the need to enter the same data work planning. The close interrelations
several times is eliminated and errors between elements in real-life traffic are
due to double entries are prevented. This now reflected in the software system’s
saves time and increases system safety layout, right from the start if desired! The
because full consistency of all data at the network provides a complete overview
planning work station and on the con- and – with its conveniently definable links
trol level is ensured automatically and and routes – the basis for the definition
without any extra effort. of routes for the time-distance diagram in
the planning and visualization modules.
Optimum workflow as “by-product” Adaptive network control systems such as
Sitraffic Office works according to Sitraffic Motion MX can then build on
the multi-user/multi-client principle. The this network.
administration of all projects and users
within the system is organized in such
a way that people at several work stations
can work in parallel on the same project
without problems or risk of confusion
or data inconsistency – working in
concertation instead of at cross-purposes.
One system for the entire process circle
Siemens offers a
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the entire process
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The version
management tool
ensures transparent
work processes
The topographical data
for the intersection
can be entered
as graphs or tables
General pre-settings
and templates
are available for the
traffic-actuation
libraries, among others
Advanced tools
for the traffic planner
More punctual service in public trans- The right form of display
port, minimized congestion, optimum for every need
traffic light switching routines, efficient Whatever role the system user may
traffic guidance during peak times as currently fulfill – planning an intersection
well as slack times – up to now, it was or network, supplying data for an
difficult for traffic planners to achieve intersection controller or working in
all these goals. Now Sitraffic Office Sitraffic Scala – Sitraffic Office provides
provides a range of powerful advanced the matching visualization focusing
tools that help traffic planners com- on the relevant data for each application.
plete their tasks much faster and The layout (Win7 design) can be adapted
always on the basis of reliably consis- to the user’s needs.
tent data bases.
Templates save time
Sitraffic Office includes general, project-
independent templates for intersection,
intersection version and network
layout. These templates can be accessed
via the main menu for transfer to the
various modules, and modified to suit
different requirements. This simplifies
planning work and saves time.
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Pre-setting of
the intersection offset
times is possible also
in the time-distance
diagram
Maximum system support topography – and later directly accessed
for planning tasks also in the site plan. This function
Sitraffic Office creates an optimum works equally well with right-hand and
work environment for traffic engineers. left-hand driving.
It provides, for instance, intersection
versions that contain the complete data Coordinated green phases at a glance –
required at a specific moment in time for with optimized offsets
an intersection with or without traffic Based on speed bandwidths, green
phases are displayed as time-distance cor-
lights: planning data, technical traffic data
supply, equipment control data and relations between the intersections
traffic actuation. The system supports and updated in synchronization with cycle
compliance with the applicable guidelines time. Distance is mapped on the x-axis,
and standards in Germany (RiLSA 92 & time on the y-axis. If desired, the various
2010), Austria (RVS 5.32), Switzerland speed bandwidths can be colored
(SN Schweiz) and Poland. individually. The system makes it easy
to optimize offsets: No additional param-
Entry of topographical data eterization is required for optimizing
in graphical or tabular form the routes defined for the time-distance
Intersection topology contains graphical diagram, which in turn form the basis
as well as tabular elements. When a of individual adaptations – with the help
certain lane is selected in the table, the of an evaluation function according
corresponding object is highlighted on the to the HBS (Handbuch für die Bemessung
diagram. In case a true-to-scale graphical von Straßenverkehrsanlagen, 2001,
site plan is available, the system auto- version 2009), if desired.
matically aligns the intersection topo-
graphy to it. Objects can be created and
modified right within the intersection
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Traffic actuation?
Fully integrated!
Engineers, programmers and operators A traffic-actuated dependency created
working in traffic control would like on this basis can receive its data
to concentrate on their core tasks and directly within the Siemens controllers.
not be confronted all the time with new Sitraffic Office even makes it possible
user interfaces and software modules to create and supply traffic-actuated
that they need to get familiar with dependencies for approved third-party
before getting down to some real work. equipment.
A self-evident demand, one would
suppose? For Sitraffic Office it certainly Phase-oriented control methods (PDM):
is! Because the traffic-actuated time-saving function and user libraries
modules of Sitraffic Office offer a range These libraries do not contain books,
Fast and easy editing of functions that every traffic expert but pre-programmed and fully tested
of logic sequences will understand intuitively and be function modules and solutions. PDM
and functions thanks able to work with immediately. The provides you with a complete system-side
to highly convenient, parameterization of the traffic-actuated library of convenient functions based
modern user interfaces: dependencies and the traffic-actuated on predefined solutions. The user library
copy & paste functions
logic is completely integrated – for serves to store user-defined modules,
as well as plausibility
checks right upon
numerous additional benefits such which can be named at will and flexibly
data entry save time. as data consistency, shared central combined with existing PDM modules.
All necessary objects data administration and versioning. Sitraffic Office ensures smooth and easy
(signal groups, detec- integration of all modules.
tors), together with
their customer-specific
designation, are
directly accessible
The PDMe library
is the integrated basis
for the creation
of user-defined
traffic actuated logic
sequences
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All predefined functions are incorpo- the predefined logical sequences to
rated into the user’s “individual program the requirements of the intersection to be
code” for traffic-actuated logic: the controlled – with simple parameteriza-
PDM libraries as well as the user libraries tion, a task that requires no programming
with their individually defined and skills. And for all cases that call for
optionally password-protected modules. special solutions or major modifications
In this way, each completed project of standardized solutions, the Sitraffic
adds valuable modules to the library, Office modules provide convenient
saving a lot of programming time in later tools that help solve these tasks elegantly
projects. and quickly.
Control logic (S-L): no programming Integrated network planning (M-X):
needed – just parameterize controllers and traffic computers
Standardized and highly flexible? With in perfect harmony
Sitraffic Office, this is no contradic- The Sitraffic Motion MX adaptive network
tion because S-L is the answer of Sitraffic control keeps gaining in importance.
Office to the demand for simplification Sitraffic Office caters to that develop-
through standardization. The different ment. The local equipment component
modules are already linked with each M-X makes frame plan calculation
other and all the user has to do is adapt truly simple because it harmonizes the
central control method carried out by the
traffic computer (Sitraffic Scala) and
the local control method implemented in
the controllers (Sitraffic C800 or C900).
Phase-orientierted control method PDM Parameterization instead of programming
with S-L
Traffic actuation in Sitraffic Office Traffic actuation in Sitraffic Office
PDM library User-defined PDM S-L library Standard S-L
logic parameters logic parameters
User-defined
User library Individual User library logic
code
Individual
User-defined User-defined
Option
Option
code
parameters parameters
Vissim Siemens Approved Vissim Siemens Approved
simulation controllers third-party simulation controllers third-party
equipment equipment
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Finally: full integration
of planning and data supply
The traffic engineer carries out the With Sitraffic Office, this is a thing
planning, defines the basic supply of the past – because Sitraffic Office
data and traffic actuation parameters allows the smooth transfer of equip-
and compiles neat and complete doc- ment-independent planning data
umentation files. Up to now, the to equipment-specific supply systems.
implementation of the plans, i.e. the Plausibility checks indicate where
actual data supply of the controllers equipment-specific modifications are
and the programming of the traffic required.
actuation logic, was a completely
separate process step, bringing with So all the programmer needs to do
it all the uncertainties associated to finalize the controller supply logic is
with “paper interfaces” or the export entering the equipment-specific data.
and import of large data quantities This integration puts an end to double
via an electronic interface. entries or contradictions between
planning data and supply logic. In case
of later revisions, the redesigned
plans can be directly transferred to the
controller; depending on the type of
the modification and the available data
links, this process can even be carried
out remotely and for devices from
different manufacturers.
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Easy start-up thanks to the Integrated traffic center data supply
integration of Sitraffic Control and supply wizards help save time
Sitraffic Office automatically imports Sitraffic Office also incorporates the data
available equipment data from previous supply of the traffic center. Permanent
versions (Sitraffic Office with Sitraffic automatic data synchronization between
Control) during start-up. Existing Sitraffic the planning and supply modules
Control projects can be taken over and ensures full consistency between traffic
seamlessly continued in Sitraffic Office. center and controller data so that all
For the migration of a Scala system, central functions are carried out exactly
too, all data are imported. as planned.
Data supply for equipment Modifications are made especially easy
from different manufacturers helps thanks to our supply wizards that auto-
simplify processes matically generate standard processes for
Sitraffic Office can supply equipment typical changes (such as signal program
from Siemens as well as from other man- modifications) and guide the user through
ufacturers. The software system allows the processes for creating, changing or
planning and supply of all controllers deleting data sets. Any resulting changes,
based on the OCIT-O V2 standard and for instance the generation of an EPS
using the Siemens-licensed PDM(e) plan following the modification of a signal
control method. This means that it is now plan, are executed automatically and the
possible to modify supply data and corresponding data exported to Sitraffic
parameters for the traffic-actuated control Scala. After completion of the process, the
method PDM right in the control center controller respectively the traffic center
for all connected devices from any man- is equipped with the new data, the old
ufacturer. Without the need for field version is safely archived and the new
trips or working with different manufac- version made accessible in the current
turer-specific software programs. data base. An easy, smooth and con-
venient process.
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New transparency for all roles
Handling complex traffic control Full integration into Sitraffic Scala
systems has never been easier or more ensures highest quality
transparent and convenient! Various Sitraffic Office is an integral part of the
visualization options adapted to the Sitraffic Scala traffic computer platform.
different roles, direct access from the After their version-controlled transfer,
map display in Sitraffic Scala etc., and all intersection supply elements are
a large number of valuable tools and managed in a common data base. Direct
wizards – all this adds up to a system links between Sitraffic Office and Sitraffic
with a modern look & feel that can Scala (for instance: network layout,
be handled intuitively and safely, signal plan archive, navigation elements)
in the control center as well as on ensure a high level of quality and
site at the intersection. convenience of operation.
Clearly structured visualizations
for added transparency
The less objects are included in a tree
or editor and the lower the number of
open windows, the better. For this reason
we have programmed the screen display
in such a way that only those elements
are visible that are currently needed.
Different visualization
options make it
easy to focus on the
essential elements
Automatic component
synchronization
makes ensuring data
consistency a breeze Synchronized inter-
section versions
are stored in the green
system data file
10An operator using the system for a flexible sorting and auto-filter functions
planning task, for instance, does not need and allow operation directly from the list.
to see the objects, attributes and contents General functions such as copy & paste,
of the supply logic. Therefore the cor- or logical operators such as “and/or”
responding visualization hides all objects can be used at numerous points within
that are currently not required – without the system.
compromising data consistency or con-
tinuity. Quality management within the system
or for standalone elements
Faster navigation thanks to Sitraffic Scala encompasses a quality man-
direct object access agement module that monitors traffic
With Sitraffic Office, any goal is only light switching states and characteristics
a few mouse clicks away: a click on the such as waiting times upon pedestrian
object automatically opens a context or vehicle green requests or travel times
menu from where another click takes the of public transport vehicles. The common
operator right to where he wants to data pool maintained with the help of
go. An “object” can be anything: an inter- Sitraffic Office is an essential prerequisite
section, a detector, a route section, for effective quality management. For
a whole network, a segment, a route, any traffic lights not connected to a traffic
Sitraffic Motion MX, etc. center, standalone quality management
analyses are available.
New tools facilitate
visualization and processing
New software tools offer a multitude of
visualization options for signal plans,
coordinated switching phases and inter-
sections. The tabular representation
options now integrate a whole array of
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