Shanghai Metro
With successful installations already in operation across Shanghai Metro's Line 6 and Line 9, access control specialist TDSi, in partnership with a distribution partner in China, later completed work on the system installation for the Metro's Line 7.
The Overview
Shanghai Metro is one of the newest and fastest-growing transit systems, with 162 stations and over 225 km of track running both above and underground. On average, well over two million passengers use the system every day – with the future expansion plans set to see that number increase to over three million.
2000 Doors
MIFARE Readers
Multiple Sites
The requirement
A key requirement in the specification for this particular project was for each station to operate independently of the server in case communications are lost.
Over the years, TDSi and its distribution partner have been tasked with developing and supplying fully integrated access control solutions for Lines 6 and 9. Each line is served by over 40 stations as well as its own Operational Control Centre (OCC), with around 2,000 doors secured and controlled by TDSi’s systems on each line. Line 7 was commissioned into service at the end of 2008, connecting the Baoshan District with the city centre and Pudong District.
The Solution
The access control solution for the project featured TDSi’s EXpert controllers, EXgarde Enterprise software platform and MIFARE® smart card readers. Specified for its proven performance in high capacity applications, the EXpert controller delivers a fully featured and networkable system.
Each controller has a capacity of up to 48,000 cards and provides fast and effective access control to projects such as the Shanghai Metro, which has consistently high volumes of users passing through multiple access points.
Featuring database replication for powerful disaster recovery capabilities and total peace of mind, EXgarde Enterprise allows all real-time events and system parameters to be stored both at the main server in the local OCC and each station.
The Result
Commenting on the programme, TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies said: “The Shanghai Metro is a very significant and high profile infrastructure programme, representing one of the largest access control projects across the whole of China. With two lines in operation for over a year, we were delighted to have been awarded the contract for Line 7 – a real demonstration of the performance and quality of our systems”.
EXpert4 IP Controller
A fully featured networkable access control unit, EXpert4 boasts a high specification with supervised inputs and relays, making it suitable for monitoring and signalling alarm conditions.
MIFARE Sector 4 Mullion Reader
Based on the proven MIFARE smart card platform, this MIFARE Sector reader is programmed to read the number from TDSi’s pre-programmed Sector 4 cards through the reader configuration pack.
EXgarde Software
EXgarde is a fully featured Access Management PC software application that combines an extremely intuitive graphical user interface, with powerful integration capabilities. Supporting multiple doors as standard and providing the option to extend this with an unlimited door licence, EXgarde meets the needs of even the largest access control networks. With EXgarde, integration and expansion are achievable outcomes, providing numerous possibilities to integrate with the latest CCTV and biometric technologies.
