Electronics Review Vol 23 No. 3 - ST Electronics

N E W SStrong EBIT performanceST Electronics’ 2010 turnover reaches S$1.4 billionST Electronics achieved severalsignificant milestones in 2010.According to its President, Mr LeeFook Sun, “ST Electronics securedthe Intelligent Energy System pilotproject for the Singapore EnergyMarket Authority with Accenture, andcommissioned the initial phase of theintegrated security system for theResorts World Sentosa in Singapore.”In its global business expansion, thecompany did not disappoint, withcontracts from Thailand, Vietnam andEcuador.“In Thailand, we secured theAutomatic Fare Collection Systemsfor the Bangkok Mass Transit Systemand Bus Rapid Transit System anddelivered the first F16A NetworkedMission Simulator to the Royal ThaiAir Force. We were also awarded twoairport projects; an Air Traffic TowerSimulator in Vietnam and a VSATNetwork System in Ecuador.”“For 2011, we will continue to pursuegrowth in new capabilities and marketsegments to expand our business,” headded.Financial Highlights for the year ended 31 December 2010The Large-scale Systems Groupexpects to see in 2011, salesrecognition from both the LandTransport Authority’s Circle Line andthe Half Height Platform Screen Doorsprojects.The Communications and SensorSystems Group will be recognisingsales from an Advanced Combat ManSystem and a communication systemFY 2010 FY 2009 Growth %Turnover 1,428 1,393 3Earnings before interest and tax 130.3 107.2 22Other income, net 5.9 14.4 (59)Finance costs, net (8.5) (7.2) (18)Profit before tax 127.6 115.3 11Profit attributable to shareholders 100.7 90.8 11All currencies are in Singapore dollars (S$) millionsproject, the supply of telematicssystems, satellite communicationproducts and electro-opticsequipment.Sales will also be recognised by theSoftware Systems Group from themilestone completions of simulatorprojects, a Third Generation LearningSystem, software system projects andmanaged services sales.Key management appointmentsThe start of 2011 saw the announcement of new key management appointments.• Lau Thiam Beng is re-designated Deputy President (Operations) and President (Defence Business),ST Electronics.• Yong Thiam Chong is re-designated Deputy President (International Business), ST Electronics.• Tang Kum Chuen will hold concurrent appointments as President, Communication & Sensor Systems Group,in addition to his current appointment of President, ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte Ltd.• Andrew Chow is re-designated President, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte Ltd.• Wong Loke Hin is re-designated Deputy President/General Manager, ST Electronics,Large-scale Systems Group.MAY 2011 3

N E W SiDirect to build ground network infrastructurefor Inmarsat’s Global Xpress ServiceWhen Inmarsat launches the GlobalXpress commercial service in 2013, itwill be based upon a satellite groundnetwork infrastructure designed anddeveloped by iDirect.Inmarsat awarded a US$60m(about S$77m) contract to iDirect,ST Electronics’ related US satellitecommunication company, to supplythe Global Xpress ground networkinfrastructure along with the coremodule technology that will beembedded into maritime satelliteterminals, as well as terminals thatwill be developed for the aeronauticaland government sectors.The network and core modules thatiDirect will deliver are expected tosupport Global Xpress objectivesto deliver 50Mbps downlink speedsto 60cm aperture terminals. Tofacilitate the delivery of the GlobalXpress promise of global broadbandconnectivity, iDirect will leverage itscore platform capabilities and itsadvancements in mobility, quality ofservice and network management.Mr Leo Mondale, Managing Director ofInmarsat’s Global Xpress Programmeis, “delighted to be working withacknowledged VSAT expert – iDirect.iDirect has built its market leadershipin IP-based VSAT network technologythrough constant innovation andresponsiveness to customerrequirements.”The use of the iDirect solutions willenable Inmarsat to, “draw on thevery best that VSAT technologyhas to offer, and combine itwith Inmarsat’s longstandingcommitment to quality, globalcoverage and seamlessmobility,” added Mr Mondale.“This is another big step forus towards setting the newstandard in VSAT, by offering reliable,easy-to-use broadband connectivitysolutions for remote and mobileplatforms on land, at sea and in theair, wherever they are needed,” heconcluded.Mr Lee Fook Sun, President ofST Electronics said that, “iDirect isproud to be part of Inmarsat’s GlobalXpress service. It confirms iDirect’sleadership role in the satellite industryand the superior reputation of theiDirect platform.”iDirect CEO, Ms Mary Cotton (left), and Mr Leo Mondale, Managing Director of Imarsat’sGlobal Express Programme, at the contract signingST Electronics acquires and renames PM-BOn 5 January 2011, ST Electronics(Info-Software Systems) announcedthe acquisition of theremainingFrom left: Ng Fui Chiow, Senior Finance Manager, ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems);David Lim, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Planning, ST Electronics;Nicky Ting; Chang Yew Kong, President, Software Systems Group and ST Electronics(Info-Software Systems)30 percent equity stake of PM-B PteLtd from the existing shareholder, MrNicky Ting.PM-B has also been renamedST Electronics (Data CentreSolutions) Pte Ltd.This name changealigns its businessbrand with the otherbusinesses under theST Electronics group.Established in1991, the companyspecialises inthe design andimplementationof mission critical, customiseddata centres, and disaster recoveryfacilities of up to Tier-3 plusstandards. Leveraging ST Electronics’capabilities, it successfully starteddata centre co-location services.As a wholly-owned subsidiary,ST Electronics (Data Centre Solutions)augments ST Electronics’ establishedtrack record in mission criticalsystems, forming a strong platform togrow ST Electronics’ data centre andcloud computing business.For more information, please contactPatricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 oremail: patricialoh@stee.stengg.com4 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Online transactionssecurity gets a boostSingaporewill soonimplement a NationalAuthentication Framework(NAF) that will enableeveryone to conduct secured andconvenient online transactions acrossparticipating banks and governmentagencies.Assurity Trusted Solutions PteLtd (Assurity), a subsidiary of theInfocomm Development Authority ofSingapore (iDA), will own the NAFinfrastructure. iDA awarded the NAFcontract to ST Electronics (Info-Security) to implement the framework.This will give online transactionsa security boost with the addedconvenience of a nation-wide commonplatform incorporating a strongauthentication system.ST Electronics will work closely withAssurity to design, build, operate andmaintain the infrastructure to supportthe NAF services over the next fiveyears. The set up and deployment ofthe NAF infrastructure is expected tocomplete by the second half of 2011.Currently, the financial and businesssectors in Singapore do not havea common trusted platform onwhich they can build and providestrong authentication capabilities.The NAF will address this need byproviding a secure infrastructurewith the appropriate authenticationmechanism that offers convenience toits users.Online service providers suchas government agencies, banksand other financial institutions, aswell as companies offering servicesover the Internet, will have theoption to leverage the NAF for 2FA(Two-Factor Authentication) servicesand outsource their authenticationinfrastructure to the NAF.This will allow these service providersto enjoy better economies of scaleas the NAF services will have thepotential to reach out to over threemillion users in Singapore. Smallercompanies seeking to offer moresecured online transactions willalso be able to benefit from theeconomies of scale offered by the NAFinstead of investing in their own 2FAinfrastructure.Consumers will only need to carry oneauthentication device that will enablethem to access online e-services frommany service providers onboard theNAF. Consumers will benefit from theadded security offered by 2FA withoutthe hassle of having to carry multipleauthentication tokens for differentservices.Mr Lee Fook Sun, Presidentof ST Electronics, said that heis, “delighted to be given thisopportunity to design and build theNAF infrastructure which will offerbusinesses and consumers thedual benefits of secure and strongauthentication and the convenienceof carrying only one token device foraccess to multiple online services.”He added, “our capabilities andexperience in providing info-securitysolutions such as encryption andauthentication devices will beapplied on a nation-wide systemthat will be made available forpublic use.”According to RADM (NS) RonnieTay, CEO of iDA, “The availability ofonline services in Singapore hasbeen increasing and more people aretransacting online today.” He notedthat the percentage of online shoppershas increased from 17 percent in 2003to 40 percent in 2009 and added that,“when the NAF service is rolled out, itwill provide the public and businesseswith a convenient, trusted and costeffectivemeans to better secureonline transactions.”The NAF seeks to realise the vision ofiDA’s iN2015 Masterplan for a securedand trusted infocomm-enablinginfrastructure by facilitating a nationwidecommon platform for strongauthentication using 2FA technology.This will:• enable consumers to enjoy theconvenience of using a singleauthentication device to accessmultiple online services thatrequire strong authentication;• enable businesses to enjoy costsavings when they leverageNAF instead of implementingtheir own strong authenticationsystems;• boost online trust andconfidence, thus helping toentrench Singapore’s status asa trusted infocomm hub; and• enhance protection against onlineidentity theft for online services.For more information, please call(65) 6568 7118 or email: info@digisafe.comMAY 2011 5

P R O J E C T SExtending constant connectivityto any locationHow leading companies meet challenges with satellite communication technologyby Dean Griffler, Vice President, Global Sales, iDirectToday’s Companies Face ConnectivityChallenges and New OpportunitiesTo sustain a business in the globaleconomy, one must be connectedround-the-clock. This need forconstant connectivity is fueling thegrowth of broadband services that cansupport a multitude of IP applications— from voice to video to data — andextend to any location, be it on land, atsea or in the sky. Advances in satellitetechnology have made IP-oversatellitea very cost-effective solutionfor companies that want to expandconnectivity to every location andindividual no matter where they are,TerrestrialRouter» Terrestrial SLA» Data securityVoIPBGPDataSatelliteRouter» Satellite QoS» VLAN taggingVideoImproving business continuity andmultimedia distributionSatellite and MPLS terrestrial networkscan be integrated at enterprise sitesto protect business continuity. Satellitebandwidth will not falter when terrestriallines fail, and it preserves broadbandspeeds unlike common ISDN ratesfor terrestrial back-up networks.This satellite bandwidth can also beused to broadcast video and othermultimedia content, preserving spaceon terrestrial networks.and ensure total business continuityunder all circumstances and in anyenvironment.Whether utilised individually orintegrated with a terrestrial network,satellite offers an always-onbroadband connection that actsas a flexible platform, and deliversnumerous benefits, for a wide rangeof applications.Satellite delivers fast, efficientcommunications between companies,customers, partners, and fieldemployees. In addition, opportunitiesMPLSCorePOPRouteriDirectHubTeleport» BGP routing» MPLS labels map to VLAN tags» Network-wide QoS settings» OSS integration with NMSIntegrating satellite and MPLSnetworksTo accomplish seamless integration,both satellite and terrestrial paths mustbe able to handle BGP routing. MPLSlabels must map to VLAN tags on thesatellite network to preserve dataprivacy. SLA specifications on theterrestrial network must be mirrored bysatellite QoS settings. In addition, asatellite Network Management System(NMS) must sync with a carrier’sOperational Support Systems (OSS).for business growth are enhancedby the ability to extend connectivityinto previously unreachable areas.Protection from lost revenue isensured as satellite acts as theultimate backup system when aterrestrial network goes down. Mobileor remote workforces realise greaterefficiency due to high-quality voice,video and broadband connectivity.With satellite communicationtechnology, companies have the abilityto maximise the full potential of anynetwork and minimise the costs.Innovative Satellite Technology toAddress Any Network RequirementSatellite communications hasundergone immense changes inrecent years, morphing from itstraditional role into a packet-based,two-way IP system, designed tointegrate seamlessly with terrestrialnetworks. iDirect created the world’sfirst IP satellite router and hasdelivered non-stop innovation overthe past 15 years, including manyindustry firsts.iDirect’s IP-based satellite platform isthe most advanced in the industry, andone of the most efficient and flexiblesystems on the market. With iDirect,organisations can extend satellitecommunication services to multipleoffices and gain access to carrierclassapplications even in remotelocations.6 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Companies should look to a provider thatoffers an integrated approach to satelliteIP networking that can support a rangeof solutions no matter how varied orcomplex. iDirect is a leading supplier ofsatellite products that support multipletopologies and a variety of applicationrequirements. By choosing a serviceprovider with a flexible, efficient platform,companies can get access to high quality,guaranteed service levels, fixed andmobile services, and varying servicelevel plans depending on bandwidth andapplication requirements. Requirementsmight include extending privatenetworks to remote offices, integratingmobile connectivity into existingnetworks, providing rural telephony andInternet broadband, and maintainingcommunications when disaster strikesand networks fail.The following case studies provide aninside look at how iDirect has helpedcompanies address communication needsin diverse markets, around the globe.Case Study 1Orange Business Services: Supporting strategic goals and daily communicationsHeadquartered in France, internationalmarine services giant, Bourbon, suppliesthe world’s most demanding oil andgas companies with a comprehensiverange of new-generation, innovativeand highly efficient vessels. In 2005,Bourbon faced a sizeable challenge: thecompany’s monthly L-band connectivityfees had more than doubled due toincreased communications activityaboard its vessels. With a major periodof growth on the horizon, Bourbonneeded to upgrade its communicationsinfrastructure to a more reliable,scalable, and cost-effective network.To develop this network and expandits burgeoning business and retain itsstanding as an industry leader, Bourbonsought out a partner that could providea reliable solution. It selected OrangeBusiness Services, a maritime serviceprovider with a stellar performancerecord. For Bourbon, Orange developeda high-speed Virtual Private Network(VPN) based on its global VSAT service,which is built on the iDirect satellitecommunications platform. The projectbegan with Orange installing Ku-bandantennas and iDirect two-way IProuters on 150 Bourbon vessels. Itcontinued with a flat-fee, always-onVSAT broadband service.Today, Bourbon is utilising the VSATnetwork to improve several strategicaspects of its business. These includedaily phone and email usage from shipto-shoreand ship-to-ship, upgradingoperations by running realtime businessapplications onboard its vessels, andlowering costs connected to vesselmanagement and maintenance byenabling remote access and support.MAY 2011 7

P R O J E C T SExtending constant connectivity to any locationCase Study 2Telespazio Argentina: A 48-hour fix to deliver reliable connectivityIn 2006, Telecom Personal, one ofArgentina’s leading cellular provider,contacted satellite provider TelespazioArgentina when it was seeking to expandcoverage to remote rural markets.SCPC (Single Channel Per Carrier)links to backhaul traffic were beingutilised; however, Telecom Personalwanted a more cost-effective solution.After analysing the situation, TelespazioArgentina concluded that a sharedbandwidth satellite platform would workbest. A new satellite IP network wasconfigured to allocate bandwidth acrossmultiple distributed locations. After sixmonths, engineers determined that thetest network was not conducive to whatthe company needed.With an opportunity slipping away,Telespazio Argentina put in a lastminutecall to iDirect, which deliveredits own IP networking technologyto their offices. Within 48 hours,Telespazio Argentina had its iDirectnetwork running. Within ten days, ithas successfully tested the networkin Telecom Personal’s environmentwithout experiencing any of the cellularprovider’s previous problems. Andfive days later, Telespazio Argentinaimplemented the iDirect solution.Since that time, the cellular backhaulnetwork has performed flawlesslyin every category, from bandwidthefficiency and quality of service, toreliability and seamless integration withTelecom Personal’s cellular network. Ithas also proved to be a boon to TelecomPersonal’s business. Thousands of newsubscribers have been added, providinga steady revenue stream in what hasbeen a saturated mobile service market.Case Study 3BT Communications: Improving network availabilityand transaction timesVisa International has a vast presencein the global economy. Owned by andcomprising 21,000 member banks,this ubiquitous service associationhas issued over one billion Visa cardsworldwide on which transactionsworth trillions of US dollars take placeevery year in more than 150 countries.In 2003, Visa’s Central and EasternEurope, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA)business recognised that the legacynetworks it depended on to processcard transactions were unable to keeppace with business growth and desiredresponse times. The company neededa new, more efficient and reliablenetwork.Visa was drawn to BT, a serviceprovider with a universal reach capableof providing and supporting secureconnectivity in some of the mostunderdeveloped parts of the world.BT’s VSAT solution, which is based onthe iDirect platform, was a two-waycommunications platform designed tooptimise IP traffic delivery over satellite,and comprised both terrestrial andsatellite technologies across 265 sitesin 51 countries.The new solution exceeded Visa’sexpectations. Member banks areenjoying 99.5 percent availability.Average transaction times havedropped by over half a second. Mostimportantly, the company is adding toits bottom line by paying less in networkmanagement costs.Get Connected withSatellite ServicesThe need for reliable, extendablebroadband connectivity continues tobe a high priority for organisationsaround the world. Satellite servicesare being used in a variety of markets— including Maritime, Cellular, Oil andGas, Financial, and Enterprise — todeliver connectivity beyond traditionalboundaries. This trend towardleveraging satellite offers organisationsa flexible, affordable way to extendapplications to any location.8 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Case Study 4CapRock Communications: Connecting critical operations from rig to shoreA leading satellite communicationsprovider to the offshore energy industry,CapRock Communications needed toensure seamless global connectivity tomeet the communications challengesof its customers, whose rigs often sailthousands of miles from one remotelocation to another. Being able toprovide higher availability, betterbandwidth utilisation, and consistentcoverage was crucial to CapRock’ssuccess, and why they turned to iDirect’sEvolution ® platform. Currently rolledout in the Gulf of Mexico, the Evolutionplatform has enhanced the value ofCapRock’s services to its customers.One such customer is Diamond OffshoreDrilling, a leading drilling contractorwith worldwide operations. In thepast, Diamond Offshore’s rigs wouldoccasionally experience link degradationor even temporarily lose connectivityduring heavy rains and other severeweather. After adopting CapRock’sservices over the iDirect platform,the rig owner is experiencing muchmore consistent service, as Evolution’sAdaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)technology automatically adjusts signalstrength to guarantee maximum uptime.In addition to the business benefits,CapRock is providing extra perks toDiamond Offshore’s crew. Most of thecrew on rigs today are tech-savvy andnow can access the Internet to keepin touch with family and friends whileaway from home. Utilising iDirect’sGroup Quality of Service (GQoS)technology, Diamond Offshore can setbandwidth priority to ensure that criticaloperational and core communicationsapplications do not compete withrecreational connectivity.Case Study 5The hallmark of iDirect is the IntelligentPlatform that integrates advancedfeatures and technology into iDirect’sportfolio of universal hubs, routersand network management software toenable any IP application to run reliablyand efficiently over satellite. This singleplatform, built with fully integrated IProuting technology, provides iDirectservice providers with agility to meetprecise business needs of theircustomers regardless of bandwidthrequirements, application, satellite bandor topology.For more information, please contactiDirect at sales@direct.net or visitwww.idirect.netVerizon Business: Helping an industry giant to reach new usersWhat makes Verizon Business’ use ofsatellite technology so special is thatit has found a way to meet heightenedcustomer demand in places whereterrestrial connectivity already exists.The innovative carrier is using satelliteservices to extend its Private IP (PIP)network, which assures businesscontinuity, and delivers an efficientmethod for multimedia distribution andVoIP traffic. It also provides connectivityto cover almost any contingency.Creating a seamless customerexperience requires a tight integrationbetween terrestrial and satellitesystems. Verizon Business found thatperfect blend with the iDirect platform.It enables them to provide service levelagreements on its satellite networkcomparable to those it offers on itsterrestrial MPLS network. In addition,the iDirect platform supports fullVLAN separation, ensures two-waydata encryption, and makes managingsystem featuresuncomplicated.Verizonshowcased itsstrategy in a PIPsatellite networkimplementation for a major Americanretailer. Within four months, morethan 2,200 of the retailer’s locationshad connectivity. Verizon also mergedbackup bandwidth and MPEG-4 videocontent onto the same platform,creating twice as much video bandwidthcapacity as a terrestrial T1 line. Theretailer now has extra bandwidth forday-to-day mission-critical operationsand a backup network as needed. Anumber of other Verizon customershave benefited from an integrated hybridnetwork, which affords them the abilityto use the same bandwidth to streammultimedia for video, corporate TV,digital signage and other uses, such asPC software refresh.MAY 2011 9

P R O J E C T SRetrofitting platform screen doors:challenges and solutionsby Ramaswamy Muthuraman, Transport Business Unit, Large-Scale Systems Group, ST ElectronicsTo enhance passenger safety andimprove train headways, many massrapid transit (MRT) operators aroundthe world have started equippingtheir stations with platform screendoors (PSD) at the platform edges.PSD systems enhance passengersafety by preventing commuters fromfalling onto the tracks accidentally incrowded MRT stations. Having PSDhelps organise and direct passengertraffic flow, resulting in shortertrain stoppage time at stations. Thiswill increase train headways aswell. Many governments and MRToperators recognise the benefits ofPSD systems and they now includethis as an integral part of new MRTdevelopments. At the same time,MRT operators have also started toretrofit existing stations with PSDsystems.Others:ECS, UPS,Operator其 他 : 环 控 ,不 间 断 电 源 ,营 运 商SCADA综 合 监 控Track Work轨 道Civil &Structure土 建 与 结 构PSDSystemPSD 系 统RollingStock列 车Grounding& TouchVoltage接 地 与 接 触电 压Figure 1: PSD Interfaces 图 1:PSD 接 口Signalling信 号PowerSupply供 电Unlike new station installations,retrofitting a PSD systems in existingstations poses many challenges andrequires wider disciplinary expertisefrom the PSD system providers. Forexample, during the retrofittingperiod, the MRT station mustremain operational without causingdisruptions to regular train servicesand inconvenience to the commuters.PSD system providers have to committo meet tight project schedules, butare restricted to carrying out most ofthe site work during a short window oftime each day. This requires meticulousplanning and precision execution.Apart from PSD system knowledge andits interfaces with various systems,they need to possess expertise andknowledge in the areas of structuralengineering, air-conditioning and powersupply, to name a few.System InterfacesThe PSD installation must interfacewith many other systems (figure 1). ThePSD systems are relatively heavy andtransfer significant amount of load tothe platform structure. It consumeselectricity even when in a standby mode,and would require communication withthe signalling system to function.To retrofit an MRT station with a PSDsystem, the MRT operator has toenhance all the interfaces so that thesystem can operate seamlessly. Toachieve this, it may be necessary toengage the provider of each system toget the PSD system properly installed.However, cost considerations may notallow the MRT operators to do so. Insuch cases, operators may package thecomplete scope into the PSD systeminstallation contract. Thus, PSD systemproviders must possess the necessaryknowledge and capability to enhance allthe associated system interfaces so thatthe PSD system operates seamlessly.Civil and Structural InterfacesThe PSD system consists primarilyof the bi-parting automatic slidingdoors, as well as fixed screen panelsto be installed at the platform edges,platform-end return doors to access thetracks, and the PSD central controller(PSCC) to be installed at the PSD controlroom. To successfully install a PSDsystem, the system provider requires:• adequate space and strong platformedges for the added load of the PSDsystem;• space and routes for running thepower and control cables betweenthe screen doors, the PSCC, the10 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Chinese translation 中 文 翻 译signalling system and power supply;• space for the installation of PSCC,power rectifiers, if any;• space at the platform head wallsand tail walls to install the PSDlocal control panels;• isolation of PSD system from thestation earth.在 现 有 地 铁 车 站 加 装 月 台 屏 蔽 门所 面 对 的 挑 战作 者 :Ramaswamy Muthuraman, 新 加 坡 科 技 电 子 有 限 公 司 ,大 型 系 统 组 / 交 通 业 务 部 . 翻 译 : 张 姝Platform LoadingThe PSD loads are usually transferredto the platform nosing, and to theceiling if it is a full-height system andif a top interface is available. A typicalfull-height or half-height system willimpose an additional vertical dead loadof approximately 500kg per doorwayto the concrete slabs at the platformedges. The total actual load imposed isdependent on many factors including theself-weight, tunnel ventilation pressure,piston effect due to the train speed,crowd pressure, vandal/impact loads,seismic loads, environmental effectssuch as typhoon and wind loads, etc.Combined loads and moments of theseconditions will need to be consideredin the structural assessment of theexisting platform slab.If the structural assessment provesthat the existing structures are ableto withstand all the additional loads,it simplifies the work required for theretrofitting. The structural assessmentis carried out based on the as-builtinformation available with the relevantauthorities, or the original designconsultants of the station. In the eventthat this information is not available,destructive or non-destructive tests maybe carried out to determine the strengthand steel reinforcements of the existingconcrete slab.If the platform nosing strength is testedto be inadequate, alternative supportsystem or strengthening methodsmay be considered to support the newloading conditions. The actual methodadopted will depend on existing siteconditions. One of the methods thatcan be implemented is to add verticalsupport to distribute the new loads(figure 2).If there are power lines or some otherequipment already installed below theplatform nosing, it may be necessarycontinued on page 12...为 了 提 高 乘 客 的 安 全 和 列 车 停 靠 的 准 确性 , 目 前 主 要 的 地 铁 运 营 商 已 经 开 始 在车 站 月 台 边 缘 安 装 屏 蔽 门 (PSD) 系 统 。PSD 系 统 可 以 提 高 乘 客 的 安 全 , 防 止 乘客 在 拥 挤 的 地 铁 车 站 因 跌 入 轨 道 内 而 发生 意 外 。PSD 系 统 也 可 以 肩 负 乘 客 导 向 的作 用 , 并 可 以 减 少 列 车 在 车 站 的 停 靠 时间 , 从 而 缩 短 列 车 班 距 。 许 多 国 家 的 政府 和 地 铁 发 展 商 认 识 到 月 台 屏 蔽 门 所 带来 的 便 利 ,已 经 把 屏 蔽门 工 程 纳 入新 的 地 铁 建设 项 目 中 。地 铁 运 营 商也 意 识 到 这项 趋 势 , 开始 在 现 有 地铁 车 站 加 装PSD 系 统 。在 现 有 地 铁 车 站 加 装 月 台 屏 蔽 门 有 别于 与 在 新 建 设 的 地 铁 车 站 安 装 P S D 系统 。PSD 承 包 商 要 面 临 更 多 挑 战 , 并 需具 备 屏 蔽 门 以 外 其 他 专 业 领 域 的 经 验 。比 如 , 在 安 装 过 程 期 间 , 地 铁 车 站 必须 保 持 正 常 运 营 状 态 , 不 能 影 响 列 车 服务 , 也 不 能 给 乘 客 带 来 干 扰 。 他 们 必 须履 行 严 格 的 工 程 时 间 表 , 但 大 量 安 装 工作 却 只 能 在 每 天 列 车 停 止 服 务 后 的 极 短时 间 内 进 行 。 这 需 要 制 定 一 套 谨 慎 的 工作 计 划 和 严 密 的 实 施 方 案 。 因 此 , 除 了必 需 具 备 PSD 系 统 和 其 接 口 系 统 的 知 识外 ,PSD 承 包 商 还 需 要 有 建 筑 工 程 、 空 调和 供 电 等 领 域 的 专 业 知 识 与 技 术 。系 统 接 口屏 蔽 门 的 安 装 不 是 单 一 的 工 程 项 目 ,它 需 要 与 众 多 的 外 部 接 口 系 统 连 接 (10页 , 图 1)。 屏 蔽 门 自 身 的 重 量 可 能 给 车站 月 台 造 成 很 大 负 载 。 屏 蔽 门 本 身 在 开启 时 需 要 耗 电 , 即 使 在 关 闭 状 态 也 需 要电 源 供 应 , 并 需 要 与 信 号 系 统 连 接 , 接收 “ 开 门 ” 和 “ 关 门 ” 指 令 。在 地 铁 线 路 上 安 装 PSD 系 统 时 , 地 铁 运营 商 需 提 升 其 他 系 统 , 以 确 保 所 有 接 口在 运 营 时 达 到 准 确 衔 接 。 为 了 实 现 这 个目 标 , 个 别 接 口 系 统 的 承 包 商 必 须 做 到准 确 安 装 。 当 然 , 在 具 体 实 施 时 , 地 铁运 营 商 需 要 考 虑 到 成 本 问 题 而 把 合 同 总包 给 PSD 承 包 商 。 因 此 ,PSD 承 包 商 必须 对 所 有 相 关 接 口 有 足 够 的 知 识 与 安 装能 力 , 才 能 确 保 系 统 运 营 不 发 生 任 何 故障 。土 建 接 口PSD 系 统 的 组 成 包 括 安 装 在 月 台 双 侧 的滑 动 门 、 固定 门 、 进 入地 铁 轨 道 的月 台 端 门 、以 及 安 装 在P S D 控 制 间的 月 台 门 中央 控 制 单元 。 实 施 中所 面 临 的 挑战 有 :• 月 台 边 缘 须 要 有 足 够 的 空 间 和 承 载力 , 以 承 受 并 安 装 PSD 系 统 的 重 量• 在 屏 蔽 门 、 中 央 控 制 单 元 、 信 号 系统 、 供 电 系 统 之 间 需 提 供 足 够 的 布线 空 间• 如 果 需 要 , 须 拥 有 足 够 的 空 间 安 装中 央 控 制 单 元 和 电 源 整 流 器• 拥 有 足 够 的 空 间 确 保 在 月 台 两 端 可以 安 装 PSD 车 站 控 制 盘• PSD 系 统 与 车 站 地 面 的 绝 缘月 台 承 重如 果 是 全 高 式 且 顶 端 有 接 口 方 式 屏 蔽门 , 其 重 量 通 常 会 传 递 给 车 站 月 台 边 缘和 天 花 板 。 一 套 全 高 式 或 半 高 式 屏 蔽 门系 统 会 给 月 台 边 缘 垂 直 增 加 大 约 500kg 的恒 载 。 全 部 增 加 的 实 际 荷 载 由 多 种 因 素决 定 , 包 括 屏 蔽 门 自 身 的 重 量 、 隧 道 通风 的 压 力 、 列 车 行 进 速 度 、 人 群 压 力 、外 来 冲 击 力 、 地 震 力 、 环 境 因 素 , 例如 : 台 风 和 风 力 等 。 所 有 上 述 列 举 的 负荷 及 条 件 都 需 要 在 现 有 月 台 实 施 安 装 月台 门 工 程 时 加 以 考 虑 。如 果 车 站 月 台 的 结 构 评 估 证 实 现 有 的 结构 可 以 应 付 增 加 的 重 量 , 则 加 装 屏 蔽 门的 工 作 就 被 简 化 。 车 站 月 台 的 结 构 评 估基 于 车 站 建 设 时 权 威 部 门 或 原 始 设 计( 文 接 13 页 ...)MAY 2011 11

P R O J E C T S...continued from page 11to route the PSD cable trunking toaccommodate these interferences. Veryoften, it may not be feasible to install thecable trunking in the linear fashion inall stations below the platform edge. Atypical and proven method of installationof half-height PSD and running of cablesis shown in figure 3.Sometimes, it may be difficult tofind space to house the new PSCC.One of the existing rooms may haveto be refurbished or retrofitted toaccommodate the new PSCC. Thisnew equipment room should beproperly air-conditioned and securedwith fire protection system suitablefor electronics equipment. A typicalPSCC will be about 1,200mm (width) x400mm (depth) x 2,000mm (height) insize, and could weigh anywhere between300kg to 600kg with all the necessaryequipment. PSD system providers mayhave to undertake the role of installingthe environment control system andfire protection system for the new PSDequipment room. These additionalsystems need to be integrated withthe existing control system and evenwith the operation control centre formonitoring purposes. If there is noseparate room available, the PSCCcan also be installed at the platformheadwall.All these design changes, structuralassessments and materials to be usedSTATION PLATFORM 车 站 月 台Concrete Platform 月 台 混 凝 土Cement Screen Layer 水 泥 层250mm THKBrickwall砖 墙250 ~40475x75x6 THK SHSPED Column Post端 门 立 柱200 Edge Distance边 缘 距 离4 Nos. M16Grade 8.8Bolts 螺 铨Concrete Baseslab 混 凝 土 基 座Figure 2: Reinforcement of platform edge图 2: 月 台 边 缘 加 固 方 法for the modification works must beperformed by qualified personnel, andwill require approval from relevantbuilding construction authoritiesbefore any modification to the stationstructures can be carried outGrounding and Touch VoltagePSD systems are typically connected tothe return rails of the track to maintainequal-potential with the train so that thealighting passengers will not experiencean electric shock when they touch thePSD panels. In order for a PSD systemto be connected to the return rails of thetrack, they need to be isolated from thestation earth.When MRT stations are being built, theplatform edges are usually isolated fromthe station earth by means of insulatingmembranes about two metres in lengthfrom the platform edge. However, overa period of time, weathering takes placeand these membranes will wear off,causing the insulation to be reducedto below the acceptable value. Theminimum safe value of platform floorto-electrical-earthresistance over a300mm x 300mm area at 250V DC is10,000ohm and 35,000ohm under dampand dry conditions respectively. If theresistance is below the acceptable value,the platform floor must be re-tiled withinsulating tiles, which should have aninsulation value of minimum 0.3MΩ.75x75x6 THK SHSat 2m C/C6mm THKStiffener Plate 加 劲 助 板TRACK200 轨 道125min90 + 1165PSD Platform TrunkingPSD 月 台 线 槽1 - 100mm x 150mm and1 - 75mm x 75mmFigure 3: Installation of Half Height PSDsystem and the cables图 3: 半 高 式 PSD 系 统 的 安 装 及 布 线Alternatively, electrical insulationcoating of PSD facade can also preventtouch voltage (figure 4).Power Supply and UninterruptedPower Supply System InterfacesElectric motors are the prime movers ofPSD system. They consume significantamount of energy since the motors arealways powered up even when the doorsare closed and in the standby mode.The power consumption is relativelyhigh when the doors start opening andclosing (figure 5).The PSD system must be connected touninterruptible power supply (UPS) toensure that passengers can disembarksafely in case of power failure. Inmost cases, the existing UPS and thebattery back-up systems will not besufficient to support additional powerrequirements of the PSD system. Thismeans the existing UPS system needsto be upgraded. As MRT operators willnot want disruptions to the station’spower supply, installing additional UPSand batteries to the existing powersupply system requires detailed andcareful planning. To verify the actualincreased capacity of the UPS system,the following steps need to be carriedout systematically:• Survey and measurement ofexisting UPS load;• Design calculation anddetermination of additional UPS andbattery capacity;• Perform factory acceptance test ofnew UPS and batteries;12 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

P R O J E C T S...continued from page 13Figure 4: PSD grounding . 图 4:PSD 接 地Floating structure with electricalinsulation coating涂 上 电 气 绝 缘 涂 层 的 浮 动 结 构Insulating base plate绝 缘 底 盘Insulating membrane绝 缘 胶Structural earth 车 站 接 地Bonding cable to returnrail 搭 接 电 缆 至 负 回 流 轨provides the closed and locked signalto signalling system. The signallingsystem will also interlock with the trainspeedcode, or the driver operation willinterface with the platform summaryindicator at the platform edge (figure 6).Correct Stopping PositionFor MRT platforms without PSD system,the trains need not stop accurately at adesignated position. However, with PSDsystems, trains need to come to a haltwithin the specified stopping accuracyso that the train doors can coincidewith the sliding doors positioned on theplatform edge. Otherwise, the doorpassages will be partially blocked bythe PSD. By carrying out surveys of afew trains, the correct stopping positionof the trains for each platform can beidentified.Signalling System InterfaceFor a newly built MRT station of whichthe PSD system is already an integralpart, all systems would have beendesigned to interface with each otherseamlessly. For example, the PSDsystem will interface with the signallingsystem to receive the ‘Door Open’ and‘Door Close’ commands. When all doorsare closed and locked, the PSD systemsends the status back to the signallingsystem, which then allows the train tomove off.However, in the case of retrofit stations,the signalling system must be upgradedto interface with the PSD system,enabling it to send the ‘Door Open’ and‘Door Close’ commands and receive the‘Door Closed and Locked’ status. If asignalling system upgrade is feasibleand the upgrading work is taken care bya signalling system contractor, the PSDsystem provider will work very closelywith the contractor to ensure seamlesscut-in, cut-out activities withoutdisrupting passenger service. Trialtrains will be required for the integrationtesting.PSD Wireless InterfaceIn the wireless system, the transmitteris interfaced to the train ‘Door Open’relay. When the train is halted at thecorrect stopping position and the train‘Door Open’ command is activated, thetransmitter will communicate with thereceiver at the station which in turntriggers the PSD ‘Door Open’ command.Similarly, when the train ‘Door Close’command is activated, the wirelessreceiver will execute the PSD ‘DoorClose’ command. Once the PSD andthe train doors are closed, the train canleave the station after the PSD systemCurrent (Amp)电 流 ( 安 培 )10(Initial Opening)( 启 动 开 门 )4(Opening/Closing)( 开 门 / 关 门 )Other System InterfacesFor retrofitting projects, there is nodirect interface with the rolling stock.However, the PSD system provider willhave to design their system to take intoaccount the kinematic envelope of thetrain as well as the train door position,width and height.Although the PSD system does notinterface directly with the track works,the system supplier has to do a surveyof the station to determine the relativepositions of the tracks with respectto the platforms’ finished floor levelsand edge in all three axes. TheIt may not be always feasible to upgradethe signalling system, and it may beprohibitively expensive to upgrade theexisting signalling system. In suchcases, additional wireless interfacescan be established between the rollingstocks and the PSD system.0.5(Standby)( 备 用 )0.5 2.5(Opening Time)( 开 门 时 间 )(Train Dwell Time)( 列 车 停 留 时 间 )0.5 3(Closing Time)( 关 门 时 间 )Figure 5: PSD load profile 图 5:PSD 耗 电 图 示Time(Sec)时 间 ( 秒 )14 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

position of the PSD system also needsto be determined, such that the PSDthreshold is at the same level as thetrain.Besides the relative positions, thebonding of PSD to return rails needs tobe carried out at the appropriate nullpointsthat can be traced through thestation drawings.Project Planning andImplementationDuring retrofitting period, the mainconstraint for the PSD system provideris the need to ensure no disruption ordelay to the train service. In addition,the installation work should not causeinconvenience or endanger commutersin any way. The station has to run as pernormal during operating hours, and thismeans that retrofitting work can only bedone within engineering hours between0100hrs to 0430hrs. Considering thetime taken for preparatory work atthe beginning and handover tasks atthe end, the PSD system provider iseffectively left with only three workinghours each day. Hence, good projectplanning and implementation are ofutmost importance. Project planningincludes the following:• Design and development plan• Software development plan• Prototype development and testplan• Manufacturing and productionassembly plan• Manpower plan• Documentation plan• Installation preparation plan• Delivery plan• Installation plan• Testing and commissioning plan• Integration test planEach of the above plans must listsufficient details in terms of resources,facilities, tools and manpower. They mustbe reviewed periodically and updatedwhen necessary. Proper monitoringtools such as weekly rolling programmesand monthly programmes are neededto closely monitor the progress. Majortasks may be sub-divided into sub-tasksso that they can be monitored at microlevel to prevent lapses.Direction of train 列 车 前 进 方 向Figure 6: Wireless Interface for PSD system 图 6:PSD 系 统 的 无 线 接 口Whenever unforeseen constraints occur,they must be reviewed and appropriatemitigation actions should be taken toensure the project does not fall behindits original schedule.Method StatementsFor all critical activities that are tobe carried out at stations during theengineering hours, a proper methodstatement and detailed risk analysis isessential. This helps to perform thetasks systematically and efficientlywithout the need for abortive work.Safety ConsiderationsSafety of retrofit work is of primeimportance and a detailed risk analysismust be carried out prior to the launchof any retrofit work. All welding andhot works must be avoided as faras possible. Safety officers must bedeployed to ensure that work sitesafety is maintained professionally.When the PSD system installation isstopped for the day, the workers mustensure that there are no sharp edgesor protrusions, loose wires or cablesleft behind. Systematic safety checksmust be implemented before the stationis restored to its original state by themorning to avoid any inconvenience tothe passengers.To install a PSD system, the platformedge has to be modified. Drillingand coring of holes are required formounting and cabling. As these taskshave to be carried out during thenight, the noise generated may posedisturbances to residents around thevicinity of the MRT station. PSD systemproviders need to comply with strictnoise control regulations in whichevercity they work in. It may be necessary totake noise-damping measures to reducenoise levels.LogisticsAnother challenge for PSD systemproviders is the logistics and storageof PSD equipment and installationtools. Since there is only three workinghours per day, it will be easier if theequipment and tools are stored at ornear the platform. However, it is notalways feasible as most platform areasare very narrow, and any temporaryhoardings or storage will obstructmovement of passengers. In suchsituations, it may be necessary to deploymore dedicated manpower to manuallytransfer equipment and tools from thewarehouse to the platform level andback, every day during the course of theinstallation.ST Electronics has a proven trackrecord in providing rail electronicssolutions to major cities in the world. Itssolutions include platform screen doors,command control and communications,automatic fare collection, passengerinformation display and maintenancemanagement systems. Its experiencedand multi-skilled team will be able tomeet the challenges in retrofitting PSDsystems.For more information, contact RamaswamyMuthuraman at rama@stee.stengg.comMAY 2011 15

P R O J E C T S(... 接 自 13 页 )安 装 所 有 的 UPS 及 电 池 设 备 需 要 在 每 天 地铁 运 营 停 止 时 间 内 完 成 。 因 此 , 制 定 一套 完 善 的 搬 运 方 法 和 时 间 计 划 , 以 及 确定 如 何 在 凌 晨 地 铁 开 始 运 营 时 保 证 地 铁正 常 运 作 , 是 至 关 重 要 的 。信 号 系 统 接 口在 新 建 成 的 地 铁 车 站 , 所 有 系 统 接 口 都是 配 合 得 天 衣 无 缝 的 。 比 如 ,PSD 系 统与 信 号 系 统 的 界 接 , 包 括 用 于 接 收 “ 开门 ”、“ 关 门 ” 指 令 。 当 所 有 的 屏 蔽 门关 闭 并 锁 定 后 ,PSD 系 统 会 把 这 个 信 息反 馈 给 信 号 系 统 , 从 而 允 许 列 车 启 动 。但 对 于 地 铁 车 站 加 装 新 的 屏 蔽 门 系 统 而言 , 信 号 系 统 就 需 要 同 时 提 升 , 才 可 以接 收 “ 开 门 ”、“ 关 门 ” 指 令 以 及 “ 屏蔽 门 关 闭 并 锁 定 ” 状 态 指 令 。如 果 信 号 系 统 可 以 提 升 , 并 且 外 包 给 信号 系 统 承 包 商 ,PSD 承 包 商 就 得 与 他 们 密切 合 作 , 确 保 接 口 工 作 不 出 问 题 , 更 不能 干 扰 列 车 服 务 。 系 统 提 升 后 , 还 需 要对 列 车 进 行 综 合 测 试 。然 而 , 系 统 升 级 并 不 是 常 常 行 得 通 , 而且 系 统 的 提 升 费 用 可 能 超 出 预 算 。 在 这样 的 情 况 下 ,PSD 承 包 商 就 得 在 列 车 和PSD 系 统 间 附 加 无 线 接 口 。PSD 无 线 接 口无 线 电 系 统 中 的 发 射 器 与 列 车 “ 开 门 ”继 电 器 界 接 。 当 列 车 停 靠 在 正 确 的 位 置时 , 列 车 “ 开 门 ” 指 令 被 激 活 , 车 站 的接 收 器 接 到 指 令 后 , 触 发 屏 蔽 门 “ 开门 ” 指 令 。 与 此 相 似 , 当 列 车 “ 关 门 ”指 令 被 激 活 , 通 过 无 线 电 接 收 器 , 屏 蔽门 “ 关 门 ” 指 令 得 以 执 行 。 一 旦 屏 蔽 门和 列 车 门 都 关 闭 , 列 车 在 两 种 情 况 下 可以 驶 离 车 站 。 一 种 方 法 是 屏 蔽 门 系 统 向信 号 系 统 提 供 关 门 和 锁 定 信 号 , 列 车 速度 码 传 送 给 列 车 , 列 车 启 动 ; 另 一 种 方法 是 驾 驶 员 接 到 月 台 边 缘 月 台 指 示 器 信号 , 列 车 也 可 以 启 动 (15 页 , 图 6)。准 确 的 停 靠 位 置当 没 有 安 装 PSD 系 统 时 , 列 车 并 不 需 要 有准 确 的 停 靠 位 置 。 然 而 , 安 装 PSD 系 统后 , 列 车 一 旦 没 有 停 靠 在 准 确 位 置 , 一部 分 乘 客 将 受 屏 蔽 门 的 阻 挡 , 影 响 他 们上 下 车 。 所 以 有 必 要 确 定 列 车 在 月 台 边缘 的 正 确 停 靠 位 置 。 每 个 车 站 每 一 侧 月台 具 体 的 停 靠 位 置 需 要 对 一 些 列 车 停 车位 置 调 查 后 才 可 以 决 定 。其 他 系 统 接 口加 装 屏 蔽 门 工 程 虽 然 和 列 车 系 统 没 有 直接 关 系 , 但 承 包 商 不 得 不 考 虑 PSD 系 统 和列 车 的 连 接 问 题 , 例 如 , 列 车 门 位 置 、车 门 宽 度 、 车 门 高 度 等 。同 样 地 , 加 装 屏 蔽 门 工 程 虽 然 和 轨 道 也没 有 直 接 关 系 , 但 承 包 商 同 样 不 得 不 对车 站 进 行 调 查 , 以 此 来 判 断 月 台 表 面 、边 缘 与 轨 道 的 位 置 , 并 决 定 PSD 系 统 的 位置 , 和 确 保 PSD 踏 板 的 水 平 位 置 必 须 与 列车 的 水 平 位 置 一 致 。除 了 相 关 的 位 置 外 ,PSD 搭 接 电 缆 和 负 回流 轨 的 搭 接 必 须 准 确 地 接 在 适 当 的 轨 道电 路 位 置 , 这 个 位 置 可 以 在 车 站 图 纸 中找 到 。项 目 规 划 及 实 施在 加 装 PSD 的 过 程 中 , 承 包 商 面 对 的 主 要问 题 是 要 确 保 工 程 不 能 干 扰 和 延 误 列 车正 常 服 务 。 另 外 , 也 不 能 给 乘 客 带 来 不便 和 危 险 , 必 须 保 证 列 车 在 每 天 早 上 开始 正 常 服 务 。 这 就 意 味 着 PSD 承 包 商 在车 站 的 工 作 时 间 仅 限 于 凌 晨 0100 时 至 0430时 。 在 一 天 内 如 不 能 完 成 工 作 , 就 必 须使 工 地 还 原 , 保 证 列 车 能 正 常 服 务 。 再考 虑 到 准 备 和 收 尾 工 作 , 承 包 商 实 际 的工 作 时 间 每 天 仅 限 3 小 时 。 因 此 , 项 目 规划 与 实 施 就 变 得 相 当 重 要 。 项 目 规 划 可以 进 一 步 细 分 为 如 下 不 同 的 过 程 :• 设 计 与 开 发 计 划• 软 件 开 发 计 划• 原 型 机 开 发 及 测 试 计 划• 生 产 及 产 品 组 装 计 划• 人 员 安 排 计 划• 文 件 管 理 计 划• 安 装 准 备 计 划• 供 货 计 划• 安 装 计 划• 测 试 与 开 通 计 划• 综 合 测 试 计 划上 述 每 一 项 计 划 必 须 充 分 细 化 , 比 如 划分 为 资 源 、 设 备 、 工 具 、 人 员 配 备 细 节等 。 计 划 必 须 做 到 预 先 审 查 , 在 必 要 时及 时 更 新 。 适 当 的 监 控 工 具 包 括 列 车 运行 周 报 、 月 报 。 主 要 的 工 作 任 务 可 以 进一 步 细 化 , 而 每 一 个 细 节 的 监 督 工 作 必须 做 到 周 全 。当 有 新 的 要 求 或 出 乎 意 料 的 事 情 发 生 并可 能 影 响 全 部 项 目 计 划 时 , 必 须 重 新 审查 并 采 取 相 应 措 施 , 以 确 保 原 本 计 划 不受 影 响 。安 装 方 法所 有 车 站 安 装 的 重 要 工 作 都 必 须 在 夜 间进 行 , 所 以 正 确 的 施 工 方 法 和 细 节 风 险分 析 至 关 重 要 , 它 可 以 帮 助 承 包 商 把 任务 有 系 统 而 有 效 地 完 成 , 而 不 至 于 导 致项 目 失 败 。安 全 考 量加 装 工 作 的 安 全 性 至 关 重 要 , 在 进 行 加装 工 程 之 前 , 必 须 预 先 准 备 一 份 详 细 的风 险 分 析 计 划 , 所 有 焊 接 工 作 尽 量 远 离安 装 地 点 。 一 个 较 为 专 业 的 安 全 措 施 是配 备 一 名 安 全 监 督 人 员 , 以 确 保 工 地 施工 的 安 全 性 。 在 一 天 的 PSD 安 装 任 务 完 成后 , 必 须 有 人 确 保 工 地 上 所 有 的 施 工 部件 没 有 尖 利 端 、 突 起 物 露 出 表 面 和 遗 漏松 散 的 电 线 等 。 在 凌 晨 时 刻 列 车 开 始 运营 前 必 须 进 行 系 统 性 安 全 检 查 , 避 免 给乘 客 造 成 不 便 。为 了 安 装 PSD 系 统 , 不 得 不 对 车 站 月 台 进行 改 造 。 布 线 常 常 需 要 钻 洞 , 最 大 限 度地 减 少 绕 道 。 而 这 些 工 作 必 须 在 夜 间 进行 , 所 产 生 的 噪 音 会 影 响 车 站 附 近 的 居民 。 承 包 商 必 须 遵 守 各 城 市 严 格 的 噪 音控 制 法 规 , 所 以 有 必 要 对 噪 音 进 行 衰 减测 量 , 以 降 低 噪 音 的 音 量 。供 货 及 仓 储供 货 及 仓 储 PSD 设 备 、 安 装 设 备 及 其 工具 是 承 包 商 关 注 的 另 一 个 焦 点 。 由 于 一天 只 有 3 个 小 时 的 安 装 时 间 , 如 果 把 设 备放 置 在 车 站 月 台 上 或 距 离 车 站 月 台 较 近的 地 方 , 那 么 工 作 就 变 得 比 较 容 易 。 然而 , 实 际 情 况 并 非 如 此 简 单 , 通 常 月 台的 空 地 都 比 较 狭 窄 , 而 且 放 置 大 量 的 临时 设 备 将 阻 碍 乘 客 的 流 动 。 在 这 种 情 况下 , 每 天 就 需 要 配 备 更 多 的 人 力 , 把 设备 从 仓 储 地 点 搬 运 到 月 台 上 。新 科 电 子 在 全 球 各 大 城 市 均 有 提 供 各 种地 铁 电 子 系 统 产 品 的 经 验 。 其 中 包 括 PSD系 统 , 指 挥 、 控 制 和 通 讯 系 统 , 自 动 售检 票 系 统 , 乘 客 信 息 显 示 系 统 , 和 维 护管 理 系 统 等 。 新 科 电 子 是 具 备 多 项 技 能和 经 验 丰 富 的 团 队 , 有 能 力 应 付 加 装 PSD系 统 的 各 种 挑 战 。欲 知 详 情 , 请 联 络 RamaswamyMuthuraman:rama@stee.stengg.com16 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Advanced taxi fleet managementsystem in Sharjah, UAEOn 16 January 2011, a new taxifleet management system becameoperational in Sharjah, a city in theUnited Arab Emirates (UAE). Taxisare now just a call away with theimplementation of this fully automatedand advanced Taxi Despatch andManagement System developed by STElectronics (Info-Comm Systems) forSharjah Transport.Long waits for taxis have becomea thing of the past, as commutersin Sharjah can now book taxis bydialling a single number – giving themaccess to a fleet of vehicles managedby Sharjah Transport. The systemautomated services by creating andmaintaining a database profile ofits customers. This eliminates theneed to take down details of repeatcustomers each time they call.Based on ST Electronics’ homegrown,patented and award-winning cetrac ®iCab automated taxi booking anddespatch system, it integratesInformation CommunicationTechnology (ICT), including wirelesstechnology, automated booking andintelligent data mining to despatchthe most suitably available taxi tocustomers in the shortest possibletime. The system also providesin the UAE and also its first project inSharjah.“Passengers in Sharjah enjoy bettercustomer service and shorter waitingtime; taxi drivers benefit fromincreased despatch efficiency; andfleet owners achieve lower vehicleoperating costs. We regard thissystem as one of great importanceto Sharjah as it elevates our statusas an emirate that offers first-classpublic transport for our residentsand visitors,” said Mr Abdullah MohdAl Zari, Director General, SharjahTransport.We regard this system as one ofgreat importance to Sharjah as itelevates our status as an emiratethat offers first-class publictransport for our residents andvisitors.Abdullah Mohd Al ZariDirector General, Sharjah Transportautomatically locates the taxi nearestto the caller’s location, then alertsand despatches the taxi driver to thejob. At the same time, it informs thecaller of the assigned taxi number andexpected time of arrival.Using General Packet Radio Service(GPRS) and Global Positioning System(GPS), the system allows SharjahTransport to track, locate and monitorthe status of its vehicles and enablescommuters to book taxis in advance.Sharjah Transport is also able toassess and evaluate the servicesoffered by its franchise companies.In addition, the call centre providesvarious channels of taxi booking forthe convenience of commuters.“The nearly 30 to 40 minutes regularwait for a taxi significantly drops toan average of 10 to 15 minutes. Thissaves time and increases operationalefficiency, as well as benefits theenvironment and traffic in Sharjah,”said Mr Mohammed Abdullah, ProjectManager, Sharjah Transport.With the commissioning of thissystem in Sharjah, ST Electronics hasachieved two significant milestones inthe UAE. This is the company’s firsttaxi management system launchedST Electronics has established astrong track record in providingadvanced telematics and fleetmanagement systems to manycustomers. Over 30,000 vehiclesworldwide have been equipped withits products and systems, includingTaiwan’s first large-scale, fullyautomated taxi despatch system andSingapore’s largest taxi fleet owner,ComfortDelGro, with a fleet of morethan 15,000 taxis – the largest in theworld.For more information, please call(65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comMAY 2011 17

F E A T U R EAdvancedmanufacturingcapabilitiesST Electronics is well known as a world-classelectronics systems house, providing innovativesystem solutions to government, commercial,defence and industrial customers worldwide.It has a presence in more than 30 cities in 20countries and markets its solutions to over 100countries.Apart from its expertise in systems integration,ST Electronics also possesses manufacturingcapabilities that support the design, developmentand integration of advanced electronics andcommunications systems. Electronics Reviewlooks at some of these manufacturing facilities inSingapore and abroad.18 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

One-stop productisation and manufacturing centre at Ang Mo Kio, SingaporeAdvanced manfacturing capabilitiesOne-stop productisation and manufacturing centreThe productisation and manufacturingcentre of ST Electronics (Info-CommSystems) offers a comprehensiverange of services in product design,manufacturing and testing. Thiscentre, located in Singapore, issupported by well-equipped facilitiesto meet the needs of customers inthe defence, homeland security andcommercial sectors.Round-the-clock ProtectionThe productisation and manufacturingcentre operates round-the-clockand is supported by a team of armedpolice officers. Customers are assuredthat their products and intellectualproperties are given optimalprotection at this centre.Highly Experienced and CertifiedTeamsHighly experienced and skilledproduction and quality assuranceteams manage and operate the centre,constantly ensuring exceptionally hightest yields. The teams are regularlytrained and certified for IPC-610 andJ-STD-001 by an IPC-certified trainer.They are also proven to achieveClass-3 workmanship standards.Productisation ServicesCustomers’ products and processesare enhanced with quality outputyield and smooth transition fromproduct design to production line.By working closely with customersto understand their needs, thecompany’s cross-functional teamof engineers is able to tailorsupport services to suit the variousproductisation stages: from initialproduct design to the enhancement ofmanufacturing processes. This resultsin improvement in quality and costreduction for customers. Some of thecompany’s productisation servicescomprise reviewing and validating thefollowing:• Design For Manufacturing(DFM) – to improve productmanufacturability;• Design For Test (DFT) – to improvequality and reliability;• Design For Cost (DFC) – to reducebill of material costsMAY 2011 19

F E A T U R EOne-stop productisation and manufacturing centre• Design For Assembly (DFA) – toreduce production cycle time.The company’s ability to provideseamless transitions from productdevelopment to manufacturingensures that the customer’s productis developed with optimised efficiencyand cost-effectiveness.Manufacturing ServicesAs a one-stop manufacturingservice provider of complete turnkeysolutions, the company providesspecialised services which includeprinted circuit board assembly,conformal coating of PCBA withHumiseal 1B31, system assembly andcable harnessing.Leveraging the extensivemanufacturing resources, experienceand skills, the company is capableof facilitating semi or completeknock-down (SKD/CKD) assemblies,including customising knockdownassembly designs to matchcustomer’s specifications andmaterial procurement required forthese assemblies.This versatile one-stop manufacturingservice centre caters to variousmanufacturing lot sizes from high-mixto low volume and high-mix to highlycomplex products. Quick set-up andoptimal asset utilisation processeshelp customers reduce time-tomarketcycles and production costswithout compromising product quality.Post-Manufacturing ServicesManufacturing services do not endwith the shipment of finished goods tocustomers. Instead, a wide range ofpost-manufacturing services includingproduct re-work, product upgrade andmanagement of engineering changesis offered to help customers plantheir future requirements.Testing ServicesAt the Centre, a variety of testingequipment is available to meet thestringent quality requirements ofcustomers. This includes the useof X-ray and thermal machinesand testers to ensure the strictestadherence to quality standards.A team of experienced test engineersis able to deliver a full range of testsolutions, from providing standard orcustomised test solutions that caterto various applications, to developingan entire production test line forcustomers.For more information, please call(65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.com20 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Advanced manfacturing capabilitiesHigh quality platform screen doors productionprocess, and to workclosely with subcontractorstoproduce high-qualityPSD systems.ST Electronics has its rail electronicssolutions footprint in many parts ofthe world. Apart from integratingvarious info-communications andsecurity solutions for mass rapidtransit (MRT) networks, the companyalso provides platform screendoor (PSD) systems for MRT trainstations. ST Electronics’ Large-ScaleSystems Group manufactures thesehigh quality PSD systems in variouscountries.Full-spectrum EngineeringCapability in ProductionUnlike other rail electronics systems,the development and productionof PSD systems involve the fullspectrum of mechanical, controland production engineering. Thisheavy manufacturing activity alsoPSD manufacturing facility in Chinarequires the effective managementof the various vendors supplying bothcustom-made and standard parts.In a nutshell, the establishment of amanufacturing and assembly setup forPSD requires engineering expertise inits entirety.Successful production requiresdetailed engineering drawings,accurate bill of quantities,identification of suitable vendors,comprehensive production facilities,commitment from vendors to producequality goods and within the specifiedtime, a committed work force, closemonitoring and quality control.ST Electronics has an experiencedengineering and production teamto effectively define the productionExpertCoordination,Timely DeliveryAs an example, in a recentproject delivery, ST Electronicstrained a number of new suppliersin China to produce high qualityparts using different materials andtreatments that were within veryclose dimensional tolerances. Thisprocess required the manufacture ofsome parts in one factory and thendelivery to another plant for assemblyand testing. These parts in turn hadto be integrated with the standardparts procured from other vendors.Close monitoring and supervision byST Electronics’ dedicated productionteam ensured that vendors wereable to plan their activities, produce,assemble, test and deliver the partswithin a short period. ST Electronicsachieved delivery of high qualityPSD system to its client one monthahead of schedule, ensuring that the15-station (Phase 1) Guangzhou-Foshan MRT Line was ready andoperational for the Asian Games inNovember 2010.For more information, contact RamaswamyMuthuraman at rama@stee.stengg.comParts and device produced at thePSD manufacturing plantMAY 2011 21

F E A T U R EAdvanced manfacturing capabilitiesHi-tech satellite communication and sensor productsmade in SingaporeST Electronics (Satcom & SensorSystems) is a leading one-stopsolutions provider of Very SmallAperture Terminal (VSAT) products,satellite networks solutions,microwave sensors and radarsurveillance systems. Some of theseproducts, such as the Agilis line ofVSAT products and AgilSense lineof microwave sensor products, aremarketed to more than 100 countriesworldwide. The company’s newand larger premises in Singapore isfurnished with the latest productiontechnologies and equipment to caterto expansion in production capabilitiesto sustain its business growth.R&D, Manufacturing and TestingFacilitiesThis ISO9000-certified manufacturingplant includes a production floor,clean rooms, as well as research anddevelopment (R&D) laboratories.The production floor manufacturesboth standard and customisedproducts using advanced processes.With a pool of experienced engineers,ST Electronics provides one of theNew premises in Paya Lebar, Singaporemost scalable, flexible and bandwidthefficientproducts in the industry.The plant’s hi-tech R&D laboratoriesenable ST Electronics to continuallyprovide innovative solutions for variousapplications in the telecommunication,industrial, enterprise, oil and gas,maritime, financial institutions,homeland security, government anddefence industries.Its comprehensive measuring andtesting facilities allow the company toeffectively deploy and maintain reliablesystems for its clients.From the Production LineST Electronics’ Agilis line of RadioFrequency (RF) products includes the70MHz to C/Ku-band VSAT ODU singlepackage transceivers, L-band to C/Ku-22 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

(Extreme left and right) Testing of RFequipment; (centre top) assemblyline for RF equipment; (centre above)production floor for RF equipmentand microwave sensorband VSAT ODU Block-Up Converters(BUC), Ultra Slim BUC, high powersolid state power amplifiers (up to100W for Ku-bandand 500W for C-band),up-converters, downconverters,synthesisersand redundancysystems.Complemented by itsproduction, measuringand testing facilities,ST Electronics possesses extensiveexperience in the deployment andmaintenance of these high-poweredRF systems.Upon design confirmation, allproducts go throughContactless switch made by ST Electronicsstringent operations processesentailing system integration, presystemtest, active thermal cycle,QA check, validation test and sealtest before being sent for storage.With advanced technology and acomprehensive range of productionfacilities, such as the Hybrid MicroCircuits assembly and SurfaceMount Technology (SMT) assembly(including PCBA and X-Ray), thecompany’s dedicated productionworkforce (which is IPC610 Class-2and Class-3 standards certified)performs soldering, bonding and partsassembly process to produce highquality RF units.Besides fully equipped to performtuning and precision measurementservices, which covers the entirefrequency spectrum up to 60GHz,ST Electronics also possesses acomplete scope of testing facilitiesthat include signal generatorspectrum analyser, custom-designedautomated testing equipment, highaccelerated stress screening (HASS)and environmental/temperaturechambers, water-proofing, ageing,burn-in and temperature cycling. Inaddition, product integrity is alsoensured by high quality opticalinspection and bond pulltesting. This reducesmanufacturing cycletimes and enhancesproduct quality.ST Electronics complieswith internationalstandards of qualitycontrol for each stage ofthe production line. Quality starts atan early stage from product lifecycleplanning, design specification,to product development, testing,production, revisions and changeorders.With quality management systems,the company is fully capable ofundertaking contract designing andmanufacturing to meet stringentQA testing for microwave sensors.military standards and adhere to strictquality targets and delivery schedules.The array of sophisticated microwavecomponents and communicationsystems that cater to military andcommercial needs includes VSAT forSTAR and MESH communications,as well as digital microwave radio forpoint-to-point communications andlow-cost motion sensing radar for usein security and lighting control.ST Electronics’ commitment to beinga market leader, together with itsnew expanded production capabilities,compels the company to continuouslyinnovate products, including a newrange of compact units: the Ultra Slim20W X-Band BUC, Mini 2W C-BandBUC, 100W C-Band BUC, 40W and16W Ku Band BUC. Small and lightweight, the compact units are idealfor mounting on the feed horn. As noexternal Redundancy Control Unit isrequired, cabling and mounting of theBUCs in redundant configuration isvery much simplified.Compact 40W Ku-Band BUCFor more information, please contactDarene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email:darenewong@stee.stengg.comMAY 2011 23

F E A T U R E(Above photos) A section of the production line for integration and testingAdvanced manfacturing capabilitiesProducing high precision Electro-Optics equipmentElectro-Optics (EO) thermalimaging surveillance solutions andapplications are prevalent in manyaspects of safety and security, such asmonitoring and tracking air, land andsea borders, as well as coastal areasof sovereign countries.Established in 1994, STELOP hasgrown steadily, building on itsmany years of product designing,engineering and in-house productioncapability. Today, STELOP is theleading EO application solutionsprovider in Singapore and the region.Some of the systems produced bySTELOP include image, intensifiers,handheld EO systems, weapon-basedEO systems and sophisticated gyrostabilisedEO systems.End-to-end ProductionSTELOP is the only production housefor EO equipment in Southeast Asia. Itis equipped with advanced productionand testing facilities. Coupled with fullspectrum of engineering expertise andwell integrated processes, STELOPensures quality and dependability ofhigh precision EO thermal imagingproduct assembly under single-lineproductions for small to mediumbatch productions.As part of the production process,STELOP provides end-to-end servicescovering purchasing and sorting ofcomponents, controlled warehousing,assembly and alignment, integration,testing, environmental stressscreening, qualification andinstallation.STELOP also helps customersset up dedicated facilitiesto manufacture batch orproduction-sized optronicsdevices. This serviceis particularlyrelevant to24 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Intellectual Property ProtectionSTELOP takes its customers’intellectual property (IP) requirementsseriously, and adopts variousproduction strategies to preventviolation of IP rights. These includeimplementing special access controlto segregated work areas, formingdedicated teams for IP-confidentialprojects, and using secured ITinfrastructure, etc. Customers aretherefore, assured of proper protectionof their IP rights.ServicesSTELOP provides a wide range ofservices.Process services:their respective electro-opticalsystems operating at peakperformance levels throughouttheir operational lifetime. Theseservice contracts are designedto minimise down-time andmaximise the productivity ofcustomers’ investments;• Technical assistance that featuresonsite customer support fromour team of experts who arefully versed in integrated optomechanicaltechnologies andapplications;• Opto-mechanical equipmentrepair assessment andrepair using factory certifiedreplacement parts.Vibration test equipmentOEMs who may have agreementswith their clients for local or regionalproduction and repair capabilities.Another key strength of the companyis its ability to provide completeintegration of lens to mechanicalparts. This requires qualityassurance of the most stringentoptical, mechanical, electricaland environmental performancespecifications.To further complement the productionservices, the company’s dedicatedteams provide round-the-clock onsitemaintenance to ensure smoothrunning of mission critical operations.Hence, customers who value missioncritical EO products rely on STELOPto provide these production andintegration services.• Preparation of materials for highcleanliness optics application inClass-10K environment;• Degreasing;• Ultrasonic washing;• Cleaning with de-ionised water;• Vacuum process and out-gassingprocess;• Mixing and application ofchemicals.Factory level services:• Temperature and environmentscreening and test;• MRTD/collimator test;• Laser system testing andmeasurement;• Optical-mechanical moduleintegration and calibration;• Gimbal balancing;• Dead pixel correction;• DDC cooler replacement;• Ultrasonic cleaning facilities.Consultancy services:• Flexible service agreementsthat enable clients to keepTemperature chamber for environmental stress screeningCleaning facility for Electro-Optics partsFor more information, please contactThia Chang Liang at (65) 6403 2063or email: thiacl@stelop.comMAY 2011 25

P R O D U C T SRave reviewPC Advisor gives DigiSAFE DiskCrypt Mobile the thumbs-upPC AdvisorProduct Review:DigiSAFE DiskCryptMobile DCM300VERDICT:FEATURESOVERALLThe DigiSAFE DiskCrypt MobileDCM300 from ST Electronics (Info-Security) has recently received aglowing review from PC Advisor, areknown global IT products magazine.DCM300 was awarded an overallrating of three-and-a-half out of fivestars, with its features winning anexceptional four-and-a-half out of fivestars.The review gave special mention tothe key features of the DCM300 suchas its two-factor authentication, whichincludes a credit card-sized securityaccess card, a touch-sensitive panelfor users to input the required eightdigitPIN and the addition of twoFireWire 800 ports, which supportfaster data transfer than USB 2.0ports.hence making it immune to USBsniffing, key-loggers or ‘cold-boot’attacks.A DCM300 user simply connects theUSB or FireWire cable to the PC,inserts a smartcard and enters a PINon the device’s keypad to gain accessto the hard drive. ST Electronicshas also developed a SmartcardManagement System (SMS) to supportenterprise deployment that allowsorganisations to define and provideback-up encryption keys.About DigiSAFE DCM300The DigiSAFE DCM300 is aninnovative mobile product thatprovides Hardware-based Full DiskEncryption (HFDE). It is an externalportable USB hard disk driveenclosure that utilises smartcardauthentication to access thehard drive. It has a smartcardreader and an integratednumeric keypad for usersto enter the PIN numberof the smartcard thatholds the encryption key.This means that duringthe authentication process, thesmartcard’s PIN number and theencryption key never leave the unit,For more information, please call(65) 6568 7118 or email: info@digisafe.com26 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Vehicle Speed IndicatorST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) launches new product in Singaporespeeding tickets issued by the trafficpolice.A Vehicle Speed Indicator installed in Sentosa, SingaporeST Electronics (Satcom & SensorSystems), an established industryleader and manufacturer of Agilsensemicrowave sensors, has launched theVehicle Speed Indicator in Singapore.It is designed to detect, displayand flash speed-readings to warnmotorists to slow down when theirvehicles exceed speed limits. This willenhance road safety by encouragingmotorists to comply with speed limits,and minimise traffic accidents.Vehicle Speed Indicator, also knownas Your Speed Sign (YSS) in somemarkets, is already popular in Europeand North America, as many studieshave shown that this type of driverspeedfeedback actually helps reducespeeding on the road, as compared toAt the core of the Vehicle SpeedIndicator is a radar speed detectordesigned and manufactured byST Electronics. The radar speeddetector, measuring 100mm x 70mm x30mm in size, is an OEM module to beused with various traffic systems. Thisdevice detects the speeds of vehicles100 metres away by Doppler principle,and outputs data via an RS232port after radar signal processing.The detected speed-reading isthen flashed on the Vehicle SpeedIndicator’s LED screen, which willbe activated only when the vehicle isapproaching. This helps to conserveenergy, especiallyfor devices poweredby battery or solarenergy.Other thanhighways, theVehicle SpeedIndicator canalso be deployedat railways,waterways, work sites, hospitals,campuses, school zones, militarybases, industrial parks andrecreational areas for trafficmanagement purposes.For more information, please emailmktg_satcoms@stee.stengg.comAt the core of thisdevice is a radarspeed detectordesigned andmanufactured byST ElectronicsMAY 2011 27

P R O D U C T SNew frontiers inthermal imagingThe past decade has seen strongglobal demand for night visiondevices to address round-theclocksurveillance requirements forhomeland security. In response to thedemand, the performance of uncooledinfrared detectors has improvedsignificantly.In particular, uncooled infrareddetectors have progressed fromquarter TV format (160x120) to fullTV format (640x480) resolution, andthe array pitch size reduced from50-micron to 17-micron, providingcrisp image quality similar to today’sCCD camera. The performancehas also been enhanced by theimprovement in sensitivity closer tocooled infrared detectors.With enhanced performance andnotable reduction in the price ofuncooled detectors due to maturityof manufacturing processes, manynew applications such as night drivingaids and security cameras are nowpossible.STELOP Uncooled Thermal ImagingSolutionsSTELOP has accumulated more than10 years of engineering experiencein the design of uncooled thermalimaging products. STELOP’s uncooledthermal imaging products range fromweapon sights for all calibre of crewservedweapons, surveillance infraredcameras, and navigation aid infraredcameras customised to military andparamilitary requirements.Weapon Sight SolutionsBeginning with its first uncooledthermal weapon sight for mediumcalibre weapon namely GPMG and84 recoil-less rifles, STELOP nowdesigns weapon sights that fit intolarge calibre weapons such as 155mmartillery guns as well as small calibreweapons such as sniper weapons andrifles.STELOP has a complete suite ofdesign capabilities to address theunique requirements of differentweapons. For example, it can provideadequate weapon shock protectionto withstand harsh operatingenvironment, whilst maintainingexcellent bore-sight with minimumweight and compact package.The STELOP team of experiencedoptics designers can tailor infraredoptics, both telescope and eyepieces,as well as image relay opticsrequired for clip-on designs forsniper applications. With well-testedexperience, STELOP can readilyinterface or integrate the uncooledthermal sights with other sensorssuch as laser rangefinder to providecomplete fire control solutions.Infrared surveillance camera solutions28 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Surveillance Infrared CameraSolutionsA typical infrared camera can provideup to 12-bit (4,096 levels) of dynamicrange but this is many times morethan what a human eye can process(typically less than 8-bit or 256 levels).STELOP’s electronics team has thenecessary image processing designcapability to fine-tune and calibratethe electronics that drives the infrareddetector to optimise the dynamicsrange. This ensures that customerswill be able to see the required detailsin extreme high or low contrastscenes especially in cases wherethe image quality will determine thesuccess of a mission.Uncooled infrared surveillance camera solutionsSTELOP has a patented securitycamera design, namely V360, whichprovides 360 degree undistorted viewwith the least number of infraredor CCD cameras for situationalawareness during both day andnight. It can also incorporate a fullsuite of video analytics solutions toautomatically scan, detect, analyseand track impending threats so asto minimise the workload of theoperators.Navigation AidUncooled infrared camera is wellsuitedto aid individual soldiers aswell as vehicles in navigation. Suchcameras need minimum opticaldistortion and a high degree ofcoherence in aspect ration betweenthe camera’s image, vis-à-vis imageperceived by the operators. Thisis especially critical when infraredcameras are used to aid drivers inmaneuvering vehicles in high speed.STELOP’s optics design team is ableto customise navigation aid productsto meet these two stringent operationrequirements. The products are alsoready for interface with other sensorsto reap benefits such as image fusionand wireless video transmission.Uncooled infrared detector technologywill undoubtedly continue to improvein performance and with moreattractive pricing, there will be manynew applications.With more than a decade ofengineering experience in designinguncooled infrared solutions, STELOPis well poised to offer new frontiers ofuncooled thermal imaging solutions toexisting and new customers.For more information, please contact:Tan Lay Beng at (65) 6403 2011 or email: tanlb@stelop.comTan How Meng at (65) 6403 2009 or email: tanhm@stelop.comAdrian Chan at (65) 6403 2095 or email: chanadrian@stelop.comUncooled infrared aidsMAY 2011 29

A W A R D SBest new SAP projectST Electronics (Info-SoftwareSystems) received the award forbeing the implementation partner ofST Kinetics’ SAP Enterprise ResourcePlanning (ERP) System project, whichin turn won the esteemed Best NewSAP Project (Commercial SectorCategory) Award.ST Electronics implemented acommon SAP ERP System for 11the group, and extends to its keycustomers and suppliers for exchangeof purchase information. Withstrong management commitmentand involvement, coupled with thededication and hard work of anexperienced project and consultingteam, the implementation of bothphases was completed on timeand within budget. Data from thelegacy systems were also migratedST Electronicsimplemented acommon SAPEnterprise ResourcePlanning System foreleven companiesinvolved in engineering,manufacturing,‘maintenance, repairand operations’ (MRO),servicing and tradingbusinessesAward Recipients at the SAP Awards for Customer Excellencecompanies involved in engineering,manufacturing, MRO (maintenance,repair and operations), servicingand trading businesses. ST Kineticsis one of these companies. Theimplementation was performed intwo phases over a two-year periodfrom June 2008 to May 2010. The firstphase involved five entities that hadbeen using an older version of OracleERP; and the second phase involvedsix entities that had been running ontwo Mfg/Pro ERP systems.The system is integrated with severaloperational and administrativesystems that are used withinwith near 100 percent accuracy andcompleteness.ST Kinetics, being the first site inSingapore to implement MaterialLedger in Actual Costing, was thefeather in the cap, and this sealed itsvictory as the Best New SAP Project inthe Commercial Sector Category.This project was indeed a greatsuccess, while being a challenging andrewarding experience for all involved.For more information, please contactPatricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 or email:patricialoh@stee.stengg.com30 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

Accolades from Cisco SystemsCisco Systems Gold PartnerCertificationST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)has, for the fifth straight year, beenawarded Cisco Systems’ prestigiousGold Partner Certification.This achievement was first awarded toST Electronics in 2006. It was a strongvote of confidence by Cisco Systems,recognising ST Electronics’ delivery onits commitment to provide customerswith world-class technical support,expertise, service and solutions.Gold Certified Partners are awardedto Cisco Systems’ partners who havesome of the industry’s best trainednetwork engineers with a high levelof expertise in planning, designing,implementing and supporting CiscoNetwork Solutions.ST Electronics’ led concerted effortsto support customers in achievingbusiness excellence in their respectiveindustries. Its team of competentengineers possess the rightexpertise to provide essential andquality service, enabling customersto meet their respective businesschallenges successfully. To achievethis, ST Electronics has met stringentcriteria such as personnel quality,training requirements, strongcustomer satisfaction focus, as wellas specialisation and post-salessupport requirements set by CiscoSystems.Cisco ATP - Data Center UnifiedComputing PartnerST Electronics has also met therigorous Authorised TechnologyProvider (ATP) programmerequirements and criteria necessaryto earn the designationof Cisco ATP - DataCenter UnifiedComputing Partnerin Singapore. Thishelps ensure thatST Electronics salesand supportorganisations arebetter prepared tosell, design, install,and support the ATPprogram specifictechnology andproducts.This is an outstanding accomplishment for ST Electronics. It demonstrates thecompany’s desire to develop expertise in this market. ST Electronics and theCisco account management team will continue to work together to develop andenhance their mutual capabilities to support end-user customers.For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comHome Team NS AwardsMr Tang Kum Chuen (right), President of ST Electronics(Satcom & Sensor Systems) receives the award fromMr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs andMinister for Law.The Home Team NS Awards,presented annually by theSingapore Police Force (SPF) andthe Singapore Civil Defence Force(SCDF), recognise and rewardemployers of SPF and SCDFNSmen for their contributionsand strong support towardsNational Service activities.ST Electronics (Satcom & SensorSystems) received the prestigiousMinister for Home Affairs Award2010, for outstanding andconsistent contributions towardsnational service.MAY 2011 31

E V E N T SAntycip Simulation Open DaysFebruary and March 2011, Oxford and ParisIn February and March 2011,Antycip Simulation organisedOpen Days at its Oxford and Parisoffices. Guests benefited fromtechnical presentations, integrateddemonstrations as well as informativediscussions with Antycip Simulationteam members.Training and Technologies UpdateAntycip Simulation’s Open Dayswas organised to update Europeanusers on training and simulationtechnologies and latest systems fromCOTS (commercial-of-the-shelf)companies represented by AntycipSimulation in Europe. “Many of ourcustomers did not manage to go to theI/ITSEC event last December and wewanted to help them stay current withmarket trends. We thought a casualenvironment to talk about projects,technologies, innovations and usersneeds would be better”, said Mr GaëlRamaen of Antycip Simulation.In OxfordThe UK leg of Antycip Simulation’sOpen Days consisted of presentationsand demonstrations of latesttechnologies from key partnersincluding VT MÄK,Scalable Network Technologies andDiamond Visionics. Guest speakersfrom hardware companies such asprojectiondesign and RGB Spectrumalso hosted sessions to unveiltheir latest innovations and futureroadmaps.“These Antycip Simulation Open Daysare very valuable to us. They helpus get in front of the right audiencein a friendly environment,” said MrIain Ambler, Simulation Specialist atprojectiondesign.In ParisUsing the same idea but with aslightly different format in France,Antycip Simulation focussed mainlyon integrated demonstrations – a wayto show that the company providestools that can be used together.“We are specialists in COTS toolsfor simulation and training. Ourmission is to help our customers todesign, build, use and maintain theirsimulation and training systems.We wanted to go straight intodemonstrations and discussions withour customers, and highlight ourtechnical expertise in this domain”,said Mr Bernard Langlais, Head ofEngineering for Antycip Simulationin France.The DemosOne showcase was astreamlined versionof VT MÄK’s battlelabsolution recentlypresented at I/ITSEC2010. The battlelabdemonstration wasa good example ofintegration of COTStools such as VR-Forces,EXata Cyber, GL Studio,AGI Smart, VR-Vantage,SensorFX, DI-Guy,VR-Link and MÄK RTI. Ademonstration room was set up withCOTS tools in action in the areas oftactical training, traffic management,sensors visualisation, terraingeneration and cyber defence.Guests’ FeedbackGuests at the Open Days includedmajor European training andsimulation systems integrators, aswell as representatives from theFrench Air Force, French Navy andFrench Army involved in training andsimulation. ”We want to know whatare the next technologies that we canuse in our future training systems”,mentioned a representative of theFrench Army.“It is very nice to see our customersinterested in spending time with usin this type of event,” commentedMr Ramaen, “our customers cansee at one go the entire scope of ourknowledge and expertise in simulationand training systems. They alsorealise that they can benefit fromour deep understanding of COTS forapplication in their current and futuresystems,” he added.For more information, please visitwww.antycipsimulation.com32 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

4th Annual Smart Electricity World Asia22-23 March 2011, Singaporesolutions that will enable its customers to beenvironmentally and resource friendly. Its solutionsreduce energy and resource wastage, greenhouse gasand energy consumption costs, and help defer capitalinvestment for utility providers. Besides increasingoperational efficiencies, and reducing carbon emissions,these solutions also empower utility providers withefficient ways to monitor and manage electricity as wellas other utilities such as water and gas consumption.ST Electronics’ open-standard and high performanceSmart Utilities Suite has attracted much interests andbusiness opportunities from key industry players at theexhibition.When it comes to providing solutions to help utilitiesproviders manage electricity consumption moreefficiently, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) has theanswers. At the 4th Annual Smart Electricity World Asia2011, the company showcased its Smart Utilities Suitethat provides end-to-end secure utilities solutions todrive energy efficiency and sustainability.Keeping its finger on the pulse of green awareness,ST Electronics stays on the forefront of providingThis four-day conference and exhibition event broughttogether key power grid owners/operators, governmentagencies, transmission and distribution companies andretailers to discuss strategies in managing utility assetsefficiently and reliably. The event was an excellentplatform for solutions providers to showcase their latestinnovations that cater to smart energy management.For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 or email:info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comIDEX 201120-24 February 2011, Abu DhabiIDEX 2011 saw a gathering of the world’s largest defencesuppliers showcasing their solutions to over 60,000 visitors.The event’s official opening was graced by the Presidentof the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE ArmedForces, HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.IDEX proofed an excellent platform for ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) to showcase its Advanced Combat ManSystem (ACMS), Mobile Command Post (MCP), CETEONMIL-SPEC Vehicular Computers (MVC) and its DigiSAFEencryptors to the global defence industry.The ACMS gave visitors a chance to witness one of theworld’s lightest and most advanced soldier systems, whichcomes with a complete suite of integrated C4I systems. Ithas excellent ergonomics, efficient power management, aswell as responsive fire and combat service support. The MCPmodel, mirrorring an actual field-deployable C4I centre, wereon display together with a range of versatile MVCs for use intracked and wheeled vehicles. ST Electronics’ home-grownDigiSAFE encryptors showed visitors how they cater tothe security needs of military and homeland operations.For more information, please call (65) 6567 6769 oremail: info_infocomm@stee.stengg.comMAY 2011 33

E V E N T SCABSAT MENA & Satellite MENA8-10 February 2011, DubaiCABSAT MENA & Satellite MENA,a leading electronics media andsatellite communications event heldin the Middle East, brought togethermore than 8,000 visitors from 104countries.At the show, ST Electronics (Satcom& Sensor Systems) launched thenew compact 40W Block-UpConverter (BUC), the latest additionto the existing compact series.Other solutions showcased includethe company’s full range of end-toendsatellite communication VSATsystems and solution.The compact 40W BUC is idealfor mounting on the feed horn asit is small and lightweight.Coupled with excellentefficiency and low powerconsumption, it is mostsuitable for mobileapplications. Its innovativeand efficient thermal designmakes it one of the mostcompact convertors in theindustry.For more information, please contactDarene Wong at (65) 6521 7378 or email:darenewong@stee.stengg.comCompact 40W BUCFuture of Command and Control Seminar12 January 2011, SingaporePresentation by Mr Ed Lenta, GM of VMwareJointly organised by ST Electronics(Info-Software Systems) Pte Ltd andVMware, the seminar “Future ofCommand and Control” was held atthe Marina Mandarin, Singapore, on12 January 2011.The seminar served as a discussionplatform for specific defencecase studies. It also provided theparticipants with an opportunity toexplore how defence organisationscan benefit from IT outsourcing andbegin the journey to a new era of ITas-a-Service.Mr Lim Soon Tein (left), Vice President (Operations) and anattendeeOne of the hot topics that attractedmuch discussion among theparticipants was presented by MrEd Lenta, GM of VMware, togetherwith Mr Mervyn Cheah, CTO ofST Electronics. It was the nextgeneration of IT infrastructure forDefence Command and Control.Mr Lee Poh Wah, Partner SystemEngineer of VMware dived into thesecure and flexible modern endusercomputing experience. Theparticipants also got to learn moreabout the topics through the questionand answer session at the end of theseminar.For more information, please contactPatricia Loh at (65) 6413 1620 or email:patricialoh@stee.stengg.com34 ELECTRONICS REVIEW

High on kite flying26 February 2011, SingaporeOn 26 February 2011, ST Electronics(Info-Comm Systems) invitedcustomers and their families to a dayof kite flying at Singapore’s MarinaBarrage to mark the InternationalKite Day.Customers received from theorganiser, picnic mats and colourfulkites featuring different designs andmotifs. With these, they were readyfor a day of fun with their familiesin the open green field speciallycordoned off for the company’s kiteflying event.International kite experts were broughtin for this event, with help from theSingapore Kite Association. Theseexperts demonstrated their skills inflying giant kites, long train kites andother stunt kites. As dusk fell, dazzlingLED kites illuminated the night sky,providing everyone a spectacular sightwith the Singapore city skyline as abackdrop.There was also a kite makingworkshop and a Marina Barrage tourfor the customers and their families.It was indeed an enjoyable andmemorable event for all present.Festive cheer for the elderly12 February 2011, Singaporehomemade Yusheng – a traditional Chinese New Yeardish – at the Home’s kitchen. Staff and their familiesplayed games, provided massages and chatted with theelderly. The event was a meaningful experience for boththe Home’s residents as well as ST Electronics staff, andwas yet another example of the Group’s commitment tobeing a good corporate citizen.ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)’s staff and theirfamilies together with the company’s President, Mr AndrewChow started the Chinese New Year by bringing joy andlaughter to the elderly residents of St Andrew’s CathedralHome for the Aged in Singapore.The visit was very well-received by the Home’s residents.Festive food items, gifts and red packets were brought bythe well-wishers to the Home. They even prepared freshlyMAY 2011 35

L I T E R A T U R E N E W SPlatform Screen Door systemTo enhance safety and ensure order in crowded mass rapid transit (MRT)train stations, more and more MRT operators have installed PlatformScreen Door (PSD) systems on station platforms. ST Electronics’ PSDsystem is a turnkey solution designed to enhance safety and order inMRT stations. Learn more about the PSD system and ST Electronics’expertise in this area from this brochure.For more information, contact Ramaswamy Muthuraman at rama@stee.stengg.comST Electronics launches new websiteST Electronics has launched a new look for its website in February 2011. The newwebsite features new information and a more user-friendly layout and navigationproperties. The company sought feedback from customers, partners and its ownmarketing teams before it set out to design and re-organise the new site.To view the new ST Electronics website, please visit: www.stee.stengg.comUpcoming eventsWhat When Where WhoDODIIA Worldwide 1-5 May Detroit, USA iDirect Government TechnologiesJoint Warfighting 10-12 May Virginia, USA iDirect Government TechnologiesUTC 2011 10-13 May Long Beach, USA iDirectIMDEX Asia 2011 18-20 May Singapore ST Electronics with ST Engineering4th China International ExpoPolice & Anti-Terrorism19-21 May Beijing, China iDirectNor Shipping 2011 24-27 May Oslo, Norway ST ElectronicsRSAF Open House 26-29 May Singapore ST Electronics with ST EngineeringCommunicAsia 2011 21-24 Jun SingaporeSingapore International WaterWeek4-8 Jul SingaporeST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems)and ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems)ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems) withST EngineeringBRIDEX 2011 6-9 Jul Brunei ST Electronics with ST EngineeringIn its support towards environmental sustainability, ST Electronics has printed this publication on recycled paper.