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Features and benefits

The future of transport will be transmitter and a receiver, allowing data to be constantly
broadcast and gathered from passing vehicles.
networked and the future starts The ESCoS RSUs can also be connected to a Siemens ST
today local traffic light controller, extracting signal phase and
timing information as well as providing the ability for traffic
Enabling a communications channel allows the exchange of priority demand to be requested by authorised vehicles
messages between cars so they notify each other of (e.g. emergency services, public transport) to reduce
incidents as they happen, for example. Such messages are emissions caused by unnecessary braking and accelerating.
crucial to avoid further road accidents from happening.
Another dimension provided by Connected Mobility is the
ability for in-vehicle data to be disseminated to traffic
management systems, giving valuable information for Making use of the data to
traffic managers to effectively manage impacts caused on
the road network by unforeseen events. understand and influence traffic
behaviour
Messages received from vehicles in range of the ESCoS RSU
ESCoS RSU: Enabling a two-way are forwarded to Stratos, allowing the information to be
re-used for traffic management purposes. This could relate
vehicle-to-infrastructure to the location of traffic congestion or hazards
automatically detected by the car.
communication
The Siemens Stratos system allows traffic managers to
The new Siemens EcoSystem Cooperative System road side generate messages targeted at road users, for example with
unit (ESCoS RSU) puts in place the necessary infrastructure the deployment of in-vehicle signs. These virtual signs may Managing V2X ESCoS RSUs from Sharing V2X messages with other
to allow a two-way communication to be established
between traffic systems and vehicles equipped with the
replicate or enhance existing road signage, which can
reduce physical infrastructure over time whilst allowing
a central management system systems via the Siemens open
same technology. information to get to drivers in an efficient way. The Siemens ESCoS RSUs are connected to the Stratos interface
These units adopt low-latency Wireless LAN-based 802.11p hosted traffic management system, a cloud-based solution
The low-latency channel between the traffic centre and In addition to the standard functionality, the Siemens
ITS-G5 dynamic short-range radio technology in accordance that interfaces to on-street equipment such as road and
cars allows critical messages to be supplied to drivers and Stratos system also supports an optional open interface of
with relevant ETSI and ISO standards, interfacing to the journey time detectors, variable message signs,
autonomous vehicle systems that can increase safety by format to third-party platforms that may want to consume
Siemens Stratos cloud-hosted traffic management system. environmental sensors as well as taking recorded
avoiding incident spots. Advisory information can also be V2X messages.
information such as planned events or incidents.
The devices can be mounted on road gantries, mobile created and broadcasted by traffic managers using the The messages provided via this link utilise standardised ETSI
trailers or existing traffic light masts by using extension Siemens Stratos platform, influencing driver behaviour with The aggregation of this information in Stratos allows
and ISO XML-based formats, giving other systems the
pole mounts. Every Siemens ESCoS RSU has both a a view of better managing congestion. strategic road network management by providing a visual
opportunity to create new applications and services using
state-driven way for users to create complex conditions
the data that is broadcasted to vehicles from the central
with minimal effort.
traffic management system.
This cloud-hosted solution reduces the need for dedicated
servers or client machines with regular software updates
rolled out off peak times to minimise disruption.
The functionalities in Stratos are augmented by the End-to-end secured
Siemens ESCoS technology, allowing an add-on V2X
Monitor module to be deployed to existing systems for
communications
monitoring equipment and messages received to/from the Cyber security is an important aspect of Connected Mobility
road side using the 802.11p ITS-G5 radio technology. and something that Siemens takes very seriously. As a
result, all Siemens ESCoS RSUs and Stratos systems are
secured with security certificates that can encrypt the
communications end-to-end, allowing only authorised
vehicles and devices to connect to the central management
system.

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Applications Case studies

Road works warning Traffic signal timing information Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
The ESCoS RSU can be mounted on mobile trailers to Approaching vehicles can gain information on how long it The UK’s V2X flagship system is located in Newcastle, where The GLOSA information is displayed to the driver via a
inform passing vehicles of road works, increasing road takes for the current signal phase to change as a Siemens ESCoS technology is deployed at over 30 human-machine interface (HMI) deployed on a mobile
safety near sites where improvements are taking place. countdown, a functionality to support and enhance the intersections using a range of Siemens ST traffic light device which is compatible with the 802.11p technology
safety of autonomous vehicles by incorporating the controller variants that provide traffic signal timing and used by ESCoS. By having this direct link to the driver,
information received as part of start/stop functions. vehicle priority to buses and non-emergency ambulances. research has shown a reduction of up to 20% in fuel
consumption and emissions, a result of a better informed
The signal phase and timing information from the
driver with a view of reducing unnecessary braking and
intersection is processed by the ESCoS RSU, allowing the
accelerating.
Vehicle priority Virtual signs data to be derived into Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory
(GLOSA) information, i.e. a recommendation on the ideal Time-banded traffic priority is also provided to buses, a
The cooperative technology behind Siemens ESCoS allows In-vehicle signs may be deployed from the Siemens Stratos speed limit that the driver should be meeting in order to facility that helps public transport operators improve their
traffic priority to be given to authorized vehicles at specific system directly to the ESCoS RSUs. These graphical meet the lights efficiently. service by reducing delays. Priority authorisation is also
times. Such automated demand requests are helpful for messages may be regulatory or advisory, allowing city and informed to drivers via the in-bus HMI.
emergency vehicles to get through traffic at ease as well as road authorities to broadcast information to drivers real-
to minimise delays in public transport by giving buses the time to help smooth traffic flow and increase safety.
“green” light as soon as possible. Eco-AT Cooperative ITS European Corridor,
The Netherlands, Germany and Austria
Linking the key cities of Rotterdam, Frankfurt and Vienna, The areas covered are some of the busiest in Europe, which
Intelligent parking occupancy Vulnerable road user alert the ITS European Corridor is joining motorway sections means any incidents in those sections can have a dramatic
using Siemens ESCoS RSUs and associated central impact on congestion. With better communications links to
The car park and on-street parking availability can be The RSUs can be linked to physical road side detectors management systems to provide drivers with information in vehicles, the eSafety Forum estimated that initiatives like
provided to vehicles using the Siemens ESCoS RSUs, to warn drivers of surrounding pedestrians or other advance of road works whilst gathering floating vehicle this should help reduce accidents by up to 15%.
reducing traffic and pollution generated by drivers vulnerable road users, such as cyclists. data to demonstrate real-time virtual detector points.
circling around looking for parking.

A58, Netherlands
The A58 motorway between Eindhoven and Vlissinger is a busy corridor in the south-
western region of The Netherlands, reaching across the Walcheren peninsula
alongside the Scheldt river. To assist with the intermittent problem of congestion
observed in this area, 17 Siemens ESCoS RSUs have been deployed to allow advisory
and regulatory in-vehicle signs to be broadcasted, providing virtual signs with
information on road works, congestion, speed limits or black ice alerts to passing
vehicles to help reduce the impact of unexpected traffic jams.

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Glossary Technical summary

Term Description Term Description
ITS-G5 radio module In compliance with IEEE802.11p
ESCoS EcoSystem Cooperative System
HSM In compliance with ETSI TS 103 097
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute CPU ARM9 Dual Core at 1 GHz

GLOSA Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory • 3 x 10/100 MBit Ethernet (RJ45)
Ethernet • Ethernet ports support 48V DC
• In compliance with 802.3at Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+)
ISO International Organization for Standardization
• 1 x 802.11 a/b/g/n Wifi (with access point mode AP)
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network • 1 x LTE
Hardware modules and
• 2 x USB
interfaces
ITS-G5 Dedicated wireless short-range communications to support cooperative ITS • 1 x GPS
• 1 x RS232
RSU Road Side Unit • In compliance with EN ISO 9227
• In compliance with NEMAX / IP67 rating
Housing
ST Controller The Siemens ST range of traffic controller (e.g. ST950) • Temperature range from -40°C to 85°C
• Mounting system withstands winds up to 240 km/h
Stratos The Siemens hosted, cloud-based traffic management system • 3 x standard Wifi antenna connector
• 1 x GPS antenna connector
Vehicle-to-infrastructure WLAN-based dynamic short-range communications using 802.11p ITS-G5
V2I • 2 x LTE antenna connector
technology
Connectors • 3 x ETH RJ45 connector
Vehicle-to-vehicle WLAN-based dynamic short-range communications using 802.11p ITS-G5 • 1 x connector for power supply
V2V
technology • 1 x USB connector
All connectors are compliant to IP67
V2X Vehicle-to-everything, encompassing V2I and V2V
Mean-Time-Before-Failure
100,000 hours in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217
(MTBF)
• In compliance with EN 62311
EMF requirements
• In compliance with EN 62479
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• RSU PCBs operation in ambient temperature from -40°C to +73°C, maximum
80 operating humidity 95% with no condensation (EN 60068-2-2, EN 60068-2-1, EN
60068-2-30)
• RSU operation in ambient temperature from -40°C to +60°C, maximum operating
humidity 95% with no condensation (EN 60068-2-2, EN 60068-2-1, EN 60068-2-30)

Environmental • Vibration resistance of RSU and all pluggable modules in accordance to EN 50556
Class AM2
• Restriction of dangerous substances in compliance with RoHS
• RSU manufacturing in compliance with REACH requirements (Registration,
Evaluation,
• Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)

• In compliance with DIN EN 50293:2013 (full compliance test)

• In compliance with IEC EN61000-4-2: withstanding electrostatic discharges from
80 EMC
the air up to +/-15kiloVolts (kV) and electrostatic discharges on contact up to +/-8
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• Overvoltage protection of all inputs and outputs according to DIN EN 50293:2013
80 assuming cable length of more than 10 m

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