How the Solar Intelligent Platform is leading the way in ITS

In situations that require a combination of temporary intelligent traffic systems, MVIS Solar Intelligent Platform delivers unrivalled flexibility.

This innovative mobile product allows the user to select their preferred combination of any number of items from MVIS’ portfolio of ANPR, CCTV, and radar, with the confidence that the will all work seamlessly with the Solar Intelligent Platform. Further versatility and customization is added by the potential to easily alter the equipment housed in the platform to best meet the user’s needs.

With cutting-edge 250W solar PV panels specifically designed to optimize UV light the system can incorporate a 12V, 24V or 48V battery. This leading technology creates a comprehensive system that does not depend on an external power supply and is also silent in operation.

Its negligible environmental effects, its reliability and its ease to deploy make the Solar Intelligent Platform a perfectly suited option to a large variety of traffic and event management applications.


The lowdown on MVIS Web Studio

As the world readies itself for smart cities, controlled and governed by centralised networks, MVIS is already putting that power at your fingertips with our Web Studio. This unique sign management system is incorporated into our VMS systems, offering an unprecedented level of control and responsiveness.

Web studio means that traffic can be notified of developing situations from any WiFi enabled device, whether it’s a laptop, smart phone or tablet.

The user is provided with a detailed interactive map of their whole connected system. From there it’s possible to zoom in individually and closely observe the operation of each sign, or to take a further overview and adjust signs as necessary in groups.

Also enabled is the monitoring of radar devices, designed to help with data capture or alleviate traffic congestion. The speed can be set and changed remotely, or even scheduled in advance.

If you have a large number of signs to manage, with the potential for quick changes of situation, Web Studio’s centralized control is essential for you. It’s why police forces, local authorities and traffic agencies continue to work with MVIS and with Web Studio that flexibility is never more than a click away.


Why the MVIS Portable CCTV is right for you.

When you need to guarantee road safety and speed enforcement our CCTV platform offers all the features to make it a perfect solution. Mounted on a mast, the PTZ CCTV system achieves outstanding video performance while still being removed from immediate environmental danger or physical abuse.

Its portability and easy-use makes the CCTV system a versatile and reliable solution, especially in roadwork zones and school zones, where road safety is absolutely paramount. Operable in both day time and night time conditions the Portable CCTV system boats an impressive minimum illumination as low as 0.0004 lux in night mode. With an array of optical encoders the camera guarantees consistently accurate positioning and repeatability as well as an impressive 10x optical zoom.

For more specialist uses an optional heater will keep the Portable CCTV system functioning in temperatures as low as -40C and its durability is further extended with its toughened glass window. The model is also vandal resistant, offering you complete peace of mind wherever it’s placed.

Mounted on MVIS’ Solar Intelligent Platform the Portable CCTV offers the flexibility and versatility present across our entire range and its ease of deployment means you’ll have it up and running in no time. Solar panels save on power consumption costs and also offer an innovative, ecologically friendly solution to any traffic management application.


Journey Time Solution first from MVIS

Leading temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions provider, Mobile Visual Information Systems Ltd (MVIS), has made its first temporary journey time solution (JTS) sale for long-term constant use on a smart motorway protect.

In partnership with traffic management specialist Vysionics, MVIS developed a temporary JTS for continuous operation throughout the two year installation of the smart motorway scheme between junctions 28 and 31 of the M1.

At an estimated cost of between £168m and £225m, the installation by international engineering and construction group, Costain, began in October 2013, and has an expected completion date of autumn 2015.

The temporary JTS was required in order to enhance the experience of 170,000 road users across both carriageways every day for the project’s entire duration, as they negotiate the roadworks involved in the transition of the section into a smart motorway, minimising journey disruption and promoting safety.

MVIS sold to Costain eight of its VMS-C signs to communicate with Vysionics’ own Vector integrated ANPR cameras via MVIS’ Web Studio web-based sign management and control system, providing real time journey information to drivers at strategic points along the route.

The cameras send vehicle number plate data back to a remote server which calculates journey times, and the average journey time is relayed to MVIS’ signs throughout the works. In this way, drivers are enabled to plan alternative routes as appropriate.

When necessary, control centre operators can override the default journey time information display with additional driver information, for example regarding incidents ahead, thereby negating the need for additional signs.

This is the second time that MVIS has worked in partnership with Vysionics on a temporary JTS for application during a smart motorway transition.  In 2012, the companies delivered a solution for use during the M4/5 managed motorway installation.

Last year, MVIS launched its own JTS in response to interest from a leading infrastructure services supplier. The package comprises a VMS-A, two Vysionics Vector ANPR cameras, MVIS’ web Studio sign management software and two MVIS Solar IP multi-use trailers.

Said Costain’s senior agent for traffic management, Howard Dukes:  “MVIS is establishing a name as a leader in temporary JTS, and the M1 solution is a reliable means of providing drivers with the information they need in order to negotiate roadworks safely and with minimum delay.”

Added MVIS’ sales manager, Graeme Lee:  “This is the first time that we have sold our signs for long-term, constant use within a JTS solution on a smart motorway scheme, and we are tremendously proud to be playing such an important role in this significant project.”

MVIS is part of the P&D (Holdings Company) group, membership of which ensures MVIS’ customers benefit from a wide pool of ITS expertise and resource.  Its ITS solutions incorporate a comprehensive range of products, including CCTV, radar, VMS, ANPR and Web Studio.


Flexible combination of systems with the Solar Intelligent Platform (IP)

One of the newest products on offer at MVIS, the Solar Intelligent Platform (IP) is a highly innovative, mobile product. It allows for the flexible combination of many different intelligent traffic systems equipment and event management solutions, so that users can build a solution that is perfectly tailored to their needs.

With the Solar IP, the customer can create a combination of items from our portfolio of products, including the Vector Integrated ANPR Camera, Portable CCTV and Radar, which can all be accommodated onto the Solar IP. The combination of products integrated in the platform can be easily changed to meet any changes to client requirements.

Using the latest in solar charging systems, the Solar IP can accommodate a 12V, 24V or 48V battery into the solution, as well as new 250W solar PV panels that are designed to optimise ultraviolet light in northern hemisphere locations.

With its environmentally friendly design, the Solar IP does not need to rely on external energy supply.

If you would like to speak with us about our Solar IP, please send us an email or call us on 01629 580 570.


An innovative Journey Time Solution

For this week’s feature, we thought we’d take some time to feature another new product; the Journey Time Solution (JTS).

The JTS incorporates cutting-edge software and hardware into its system, giving users a comprehensive, affordable solution for all short-term road works projects.

This innovative traffic solution was developed in response to interest from a leading infrastructure services supplier, which serves to reflect our dedication to developing new technologies and solutions in partnership with both public and private sector traffic management organisations.

Its portable design ensures that it can be quickly and easily installed at the required location, getting rid of the need for any civil engineering or external power provision. In addition to this, it enables road users to make informed decisions on how best to minimise the affects of journey disruption. It does this by allowing the user to programme it so that tic an warn road users of delays or the extent of their severity, helping drivers to make an informed decision as to whether it would be more effective to take a different route.

The JTS incorporates the VMS-A, two Vysonics’ Vector integrated ANPR cameras, our Web Studio software and two of our Solar Intelligent Platforms (IP).

The VMS-A and one of the Solar IP’s are placed at the entry to the road works, whilst the other Solar IP is positioned in advance of an exit route. The ANPR Vector cameras gather information and transmit it via a cloud server. The Web Studio is used to display this information on the sign, which gives road users all of the available information and allows them to decide whether they should endure the road works or utilise the exit.

If you would like to talk to us about our Journey Time Solution, please send us an email through our contact page or call us on 01629 580 570.


Spotlight on the VMS-C

In this blog we will be shining a light on our VMS-C sign, one of the most vital components in our product range.

The VMS-C is a five colour matrix sign that provides white, blue, red, green and yellow as standard, which offers complete flexibility for advertising and displays.

Ideal for roads where speeds are greater than 60mph, it has a fully autonomous solar charging system that operates constantly under normal conditions. The signs unmatched technology is housed by a single plug and play controller and comes with a number of additional features that cannot be found in any other VMS.

The VMS-C can be easily programmed through mobile SMS, direct serial connection, using a GSM modem or even our new, live web based interface. In addition, all energy saving LED modules incorporated into the machine can be interchanged quickly and easily.

As well as being eco friendly and mobile, the VMS-C is also highly durable, offering sustained functionality during even the most adverse conditions. It’s fantastic versatility is also highlighted by the fact that all colours can be quickly and easily interchanged to create the perfect affect for any advertisement or road update.

If you would like to get in touch with us about this competitively industry leading technology, please send us an email or call us on 01629 580 570.


Spotlight on the Vector Integrated ANPR Camera

The Vector Integrated ANPR Camera from MVIS is a highly innovative, industry-leading product.

The camera integrates the pioneering ANPR processor with an advanced imaging system, giving users one, single product and getting rid of the need to separately house a processor at the job location.

The product components, like the pulsed LED illuminators, overview cameras and ANPR processor are capable of combining in a number of flexible variations. As a result, the camera system can be modified to perfectly meet the needs of the client and the job at hand. This flexibility includes any pairing of colour, day-night or monochrome cameras with infrared or illuminators.

The Vector camera can be set up to operate in a number of different ways. It can be programmed to work automatically, which allows it to auto-detect vehicles as they pass the camera’s view. Alternatively, it can be linked to a trigger system, so that the client can record weight in motion capture or only specific types of vehicles.

In addition to offering supreme flexibility, the system is also highly durable, allowing it to operate to the full in all types of weather and lighting conditions. For instance, if the camera is needed to operate when it is dark, pulsed LED illuminators can be set up, in either a visible or covert mode.

The Vector Integrated ANPR Camera comes with the Solar 2014 multi-use trailer platform. This facilitates the flexible combination of a range of our other products and also allows for the mobile transportation of the camera.

If you would like to talk with us about our innovative Vector Integrated ANPR Camera, please send us an email or call us on 01629 580 570.


Spotlight on the SOLAR 2012 Multi-Use Trailer Platform

The Solar 2012 Multi-Use Trailer Platform is an innovative mobile solution from Mobile Visual Information Systems. This unique product allows for the flexible combination of numerous temporary intelligent traffic solutions, and event management equipment.

The greatest benefit of the trailer platform is that it allows the user to combine a wide range of items from our VMS, lighting, CCTV, radar and ANPR categories. In addition to the allowance of flexible combination, the platform can be easily adjusted to meet the client’s specific needs.

The Solar 2012 offers an environmentally friendly and almost silent alternative to similar products. It is based on a 12V battery that is recharged with the latest in solar battery charging technology, meaning it has no need for external energy sources. This includes new 250w solar PV panels that are designed to optimise the levels of ultraviolet light found in the northern hemisphere.

This trailer platform is an affordable, easy-to-use solution that is simple to deploy. It requires no civil engineering work or third part communications and can be easily operated by both laymen and technical experts.

If you would like to get in touch with us about our Solar 2012 Multi-Use Trailer Platform, please email us through our contact page or phone us on 01629 580 570.


Control your colour mobile VMS from anywhere with our Web Studio

Here at MVIS we are constantly endeavouring to make our products easier and more flexible. With our Web Studio, you can achieve exactly that.

More and more in the modern world, the web is controlling what we do and how we work, making things faster and more convenient for everybody. With the Web Studio, we bring both of these qualities to our Colour Mobile VMS products. Its primary feature is that it allows you to operate and update the Colour Mobile VMS signs from any Wi-Fi enabled machine, like a laptop, mobile phone or tablet.

The innovative remote technology allows you to view a map, detailing all of the locations of your signs. It also enables you to zoom in so that you can see the current message on the sign and then update it to the latest message or alter the functionality (e.g. colour, design). As well as this, you will be able to receive SMS and email messages whenever a sign requires maintenance.

The Web Studio can also remotely control radar devices that have been attached to the signs, allowing you to change the speed limits or even schedule a change for future display messages. This mobile service is ideal for those operating a wide range of signs at any one time, like the police force, traffic agencies or local councils.

If you would like to contact us about our Web Studio systems, please email us through our contact page or call us on 01629 580 570.


Stay in control with CurbSite Lite

Exclusive to MVIS customers, we’re delighted to announce CurbSite Lite – a brand new app that allows unprecedented control over Bartco VMS signs whenever you want, and Bartco VMS Appwherever you are.

This unique sign management system can be downloaded for free on iTunes and is easily useable on your iPhone or iPad.

CurbSite Lite means that from any Apple device, you can control the message that your variable message signs display. The sophisticated technology means that a simple touch of a button puts you in control.

Click here to download CurbSite Lite today and if you’d like more information on our innovative range of colour mobile VMS call us on 01629 580 570.


Intelligent Transport System (ITS) CCTV solution from MVIS

Leading temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions provider, Mobile Visual Information Systems (MVIS) Ltd, has a versatile Trailer Mounted Solar Powered CCTV system in its impressive portfolio.

The Trailer Mounted Solar Powered CCTV is a temporary intelligent transport system (ITS), designed specifically for the job of speed enforcement and road safety, in any location.

This state of the art CCTV based intelligent transport system (ITS), uses the Solar 2012 multi-use platform with a mounted CCTV camera. It’s easy to use, portable and designed to deliver exceptional frame rates even when being used in areas with poor signal levels. Its vandal resistant, high speed PTZ camera is sealed to IP67 meaning the unit can be used in harsh environments and is able to withstand physical abuse and attempts at vandalism.

The solar panelling on this intelligent transport system (ITS) ensures it comes with low wattage and low voltage features and it also boast 360 degree vision and a 33:1 zoom lens, ensuring it has no blind spots.

If you wish to take advantage of the Trailer Mounted Solar Powered CCTV or any of our other intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions, call us on 01629 580 570.