1. The Problem

  • Highway operation required integrated control of 11 critical subsystems (ventilation, traffic lights, toll gates, cameras, HVAC, treatment stations, substations, emergency phones, variable message signs, access control, and PA systems)

  • Fragmented control systems preventing unified operational view

  • Manual coordination between different subsystems causing response delays

  • Lack of centralized monitoring for safety-critical systems across the highway

  • Inability to respond quickly to incidents or emergencies

Business impact: Increased incident response times, higher operational costs due to multiple control rooms, safety risks from uncoordinated subsystem responses, and reduced highway capacity during emergencies.

2. The Solution

Architecture Details:

  • FrameworX Enterprise with dual-server redundancy (primary/backup)

  • Unified platform integrating 11 distinct highway subsystems

  • Multi-protocol architecture supporting diverse equipment types

  • 24x7 continuous operation with unlimited client access\


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Technical Specifications:

  • Communication points: 85,400

  • Integrated cameras: 1,605 (organized in 83 groups)

  • Operator screens: 261 displays

  • Active alarms: 71,833

  • Protocols: 7 different protocols across 56 channels (Modbus TCP, OPC UA, SNMP, Verbainfo, and others)

  • Total tags: 413,882

  • Running scripts/tasks: 26

  • PLCs: 19 Altus controllers

  • Camera systems: Axis (primary) plus other manufacturers

  • Concurrent users: Average 10 operators (unlimited license)

Core Functionality:

  • Ventilation Control: Tunnel air quality and flow management

  • Traffic Management: Semaphore control and traffic flow optimization

  • Toll Operations: Gate control and transaction monitoring

  • Video Surveillance: 1,605 cameras with group management

  • HVAC Systems: Environmental control for facilities

  • Utilities Management: Treatment stations and electrical substations

  • Emergency Systems: Emergency phones and PA announcements

  • Information Systems: Variable message signs (PMV) for driver information

  • Security: Access control throughout the highway

  • Audio Systems: Public address and emergency announcements

3. Key Enablers

Essential capabilities that made this solution possible:

  • Massive Tag Management: Handling 413,882 tags with real-time performance across distributed systems

  • Multi-Protocol Support: Native integration of 7 protocols including Modbus TCP, OPC UA, SNMP, and Verbainfo through 56 channels

  • Enterprise Redundancy: Dual-server architecture ensuring 100% availability for critical infrastructure

  • Scalable Visualization: Supporting 261 operator screens with unlimited client connections

  • Advanced Alarm Management: Processing and prioritizing 71,833 alarms across all subsystems

4. The Results

  • Unified Highway Operations: Successfully integrated 11 critical subsystems into a single control platform, eliminating fragmented operations and enabling centralized monitoring across the entire highway infrastructure.

  • Massive Scale Integration: Deployed system handling 413,882 tags, 1,605 cameras, and 85,400 communication points with 100% uptime through dual-server redundancy architecture.

  • Enhanced Response Capabilities: Reduced incident response times through coordinated subsystem control, real-time alarm management of 71,833 active alarms, and seamless operator access across 261 displays.

  • Operational Efficiency: Achieved 24x7 continuous operation with average 10 concurrent operators, supporting unlimited client connections while maintaining real-time performance across all integrated systems.