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.