kartrak
kartrak
The document discusses the challenges faced by airports, railway and bus stations, and supermarkets due to the theft of trolleys. These facilities incur significant financial losses as trolleys are often stolen for household and commercial use, sold as scrap metal, or used in various industries. The lack of an effective anti-theft system exacerbates the problem.
KARTRAK Solution
UNIVERSAL CODIC has developed the KARTRAK System, a patented solution to prevent trolley theft and provide real-time control. The system uses RFID-based TAG active modules to detect theft attempts and can activate alarms and blocking systems. It offers functionalities such as:
- Carts Counting in Storing Zones: Real-time reporting and statistics on trolley movements.
- Individual Cart Identification: Two-way communication for data input and retrieval.
- Trolley Location: Aerial antenna triangulation for precise cart positioning.
- Theft Attempt Detection: Early detection of theft attempts, even with closed vehicles or sabotaged TAG modules.
- Optimization: Improved management of human resources and trolleys.
TAG Module Specifications
The RFID-based device is housed in an anti-vandal enclosure and attached to the trolley. It provides unique identification and stores various parameters such as serial numbers, maintenance schedules, and battery status. Key specifications include:
- Protection Class: IP 65
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to 70°C
- Activation Frequency: 125 KHz
- Message Frequency: 868 MHz
- Battery Life: About 4 years
Storing Zone Monitoring
The system uses 868 MHz radio signals for two-way communication with the TAG module. Control can also be performed via floor-mounted 125 KHz loop antennas. Specifications include:
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to 70°C
- Identification Radius: 10 to 50 cm
- Activation Frequency: Up to 100 m (adjustable)
- Message Frequency: RS232; RS485/422; Ethernet, GSM, telephone line
- Power Supply: 110/240 VAC; 12/24 VDC
Antennas
The system includes an 868 MHz receiver and a 125 KHz transmitter to meet functional requirements.
Control Center and LAN
Information from the Storing Zone controller is transmitted via LAN to the Control Center, which uses the TRACKSOFT software package. The system can:
- Recognize the number of carts in various zones.
- Identify and position each cart.
- Detect carts in non-permitted zones.
- Maintain movement statistics and generate alerts.
System Architecture
The TRACKSOFT application server processes information, activates alarms, records movements, and manages zones. The Event Viewer TRACK-AWAY software displays system and alarm status and is accessible via PC or PDA.
Communication
The system uses TCP/IP for communication, with options for ADSL, 3G, GPRS, and Wi-Fi where Ethernet is unavailable. A communication diagram outlines the network setup for different areas and zones.
Contact Information
KARTRAK is a product of UNIVERSAL CODIC S.L., located in Barcelona, Spain. Contact details are provided for further inquiries.
Catalog excerpts
TROLLEYS LOCATION, POSITIONING, INVENTORY AND THEFT PREVENTION SYSTEM
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KARTRAK SOLUTION The airport, railway and bus station and supermarket trolley services traditionally involve significant investments, maintenance and management costs. Besides that, there is another serious problem: a large number of trolleys are lost every day due to unavailability of anti-theft system that could help to reduce heavy losses incurred by airports, railway and bus stations and supermarkets by preventing trolleys theft. The main reasons for stealing the trolleys are as follows: To prevent theft of the trolleys and to provide a powerful real-time control tool, UNIVERSAL CODIC has...
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TAG MODULE SPECIFICATIONS The RFID-based active device into the anti-vandal enclosure is fixed to a cart base body for communication and identification purposes. This unique identification function provides for counting and storing such parameters as serial and identification numbers, model type, programmed data, time & type of next maintenance, operating hours, charge battery status, etc. Protection Class Operating Temperature Activation Frequency Message Frequency Battery Life STORING ZONE MONITORING The device controls two-way communications with the TAG mo dule using 868 MHz radio signals....
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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE SERVER TRACKSOFT application Server provides: • Processing information received from all zones; • Identifying status of all zones of the airport with using the visual graphic tools; • Activating alarms in certain situations that require special attention of the operator; • Recording and archiving movements and alarms for further processing, response and analysis; • Adding, deleting and setting the different elements incorporated in the system; • Managing the zones. COMMUNICATION DIAGRAM Different Areas Parking Lot No. 1 TCP/IP Network International Flights / Arrival and Departure...
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KARTRAK – is the product of UNIVERSAL CODIC S.L. Avenida de les Garrigues, 38 - 44, P.b. A-1 Edificio Blau Port - Mas Blau II 08820 - El Prat de Llobregat - Barcelona - Spain. Tel.: +34 (93) 478 17 09 Fax: +34 (93) 379 58 09 www.codic.com [email protected]
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