mobility.actia.com www.actia.

com

ACTIA® SOLUTIONS

BUS & COACH

Passenger transport • Transport of the future
 AS y s t e mC s T I A ®
Expertise
Buses and Coaches have become tremendously successful, and are now one of the key modes of
transport for today and tomorrow. They sit at the heart of urban planning, environmental, safety and,
more generally, economic issues, being ideally matched to society’s expectations for modern passenger
transport. The whole sector - operators, manufacturers, coachbuilders and equipment manufacturers -
must, more than ever, step up to meet these expectations.

ACTIA® Group has been a vehicle on-board systems specialist for over 20 years, and is the partner of
the major manufacturers and operators, always striving to meet the challenges of the transport world:
safety, profitability, comfort and environment.

ACTIA® offers integrated solutions for city and intercity passenger transport. Innovative mobility solutions
to transport people in a highly cost effective, fast, ecological and safe manner.

These challenges require a global approach to the vehicle, and support throughout its life cycle; this is
the meaning of the systems expertise offered by the ACTIA® Group.

2
P.10 Information
(RTPI-AVL) P.6 Ergonomics P.8 Efficient Driving

P.12 Entertainment

P.11 Safety

P.7 Connectivity

P.4 Architecture
P.9 Maintenance

P.13 Services P.15 The ACTIA®

commitments
 COMMUNICATION

Increasingly

MULTIMEDIA
R E L vehicles
I A B L E
ACTIA® VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE EXPERTISE
Our expertise lies in adapting complex systems and architectures to the difficult environment of
Power 15
commercial and industrial vehicles. It involves highly innovative specialist skills in multiplexed
architectures, telematics or multimedia. This know-how enables ACTIA® to make its manufacturing
expertise available to operators and integrators.

Our mastery of vehicle architecture - conventional or multiplexed - guarantees a global approach to

DIAGNOSTICS the vehicle’s functions and systems. It is based on a universal offer of electrical and instrumentation
management modules to construct a modular, high performance and optimised architecture adapted to
each customer’s needs. ACTIA® can also work with Bus and Coach manufacturers in the development
and validation of vehicle architectures.

ACTIMUX System

The ACTIMUX system is the third generation universal multiplexed architecture. This new system
integrates all the experience developed over the previous 2 generations and includes: Power 33
• Hardware platform compatible with distributed or centralised architectures
• Improved adaptation of the input/output interfaces to the vehicle electrical architecture
• New technology giving precise control of the current in the loads
SAFETY
• Multiple communications interfaces for improved connection to the vehicle systems
• Ethernet connection for operator functions
• Development of the application software using the ActiGRAF tool (IEC 61131-3 language)
• Level 1 diagnostics integrated in the control unit
• Centralised diagnostics of the vehicle’s electrical architecture

4 Power 66
 MANAGEMENT
of the vehicle electrical functions
POWER CONVERSION

ACTIA® experience in power management enables us to develop universal solutions dedicated to power
conversion.

Many power management solutions are produced in large quantities for industrial vehicles (trucks,
construction vehicles). These solutions are adapted to the passenger transport environment and are
used for the charging function of Li-Ion batteries used in electric traction.

In association with industrial partners, ACTIA® is the prime contractor in the development, industrialisation
and manufacture of complex mechatronic systems.

Power Train
24v/12v 20A converter Electric traction system
5
 ERGONOMIC
MULTIC
MultiBUS Instrumentation Cluster
Range of instrumentation clusters available in several formats and with a
large number of custom options:
• Up to 6 instruments
in s t rum entati o n m o dules • Up to 26 LED indicators
• 5.5’’ (1/4 VGA) or 7’’ (VGA) TFT screen
• Backlit LCD odometer
• Up to 4 video inputs
PODIUM DASHBOARD • Built-in loudspeakers
Modular dashboard meeting the requirements of European regulations (VDV • LED bar graph dedicated to the Driver AID driver feedback display
234 and ISO 16121-3 standards) with a modern ergonomic design. Dashboard • Ethernet connection for operator functions
with height and depth adjustment offering:
• An instrumentation cluster and a colour screen for the vehicle’s technical data On the 2nd generation MulTIc, the chassis functions and the vehicle’s different
• Integrated and backlit controls communication systems are managed by a 32-bit CPU.
• Free space for installing a driver control panel
The application programme is developed by the ActiGRAF software package
A customisable platform offering a range of equipment for custom functions: (IEC 61131-3 language).
retarder, speed regulator, steering lock, management of all vehicle functions
• Retarder Universal SWITCH PACK
• Speed regulator Switch modules connectable to a CAN J1939 communication network (SPGM
• Ignition key with or without steering lock master module) or LIN communication network (SPGE slave module):
• Steering wheel angle sensor for EPS • Very high flexibility thanks to the separation of the mechanical part
• Over 150 switch references dedicated to passenger transport functions (switches) from the electronic platform
• Up to six 2- or 3-position backlit switches
Integration of the Driver AID driver feedback function with its gauge and • Compatible with APEM switches (CSM and KR series)
dedicated display. • Water run-off protection

Podium Switch Pack

6
The vehicle remains GLOBAL POSITIONING TELEMATIC PLATFORM
TGU (Telematic Gateway Unit)

Cwherever
O N N E CitT E isD
The ACTIA® TGU is a software/hardware platform equipped with a GPS
receiver and which has mobile communications capability (GPRS). It can
be connected to the vehicle’s CAN network for communication with the
onboard computers. The ACTIA® TGU is approved by vehicle manufacturers.

Possible applications:
• Bus, coach and utility vehicle fleet management (positioning, route,
speed, geo-fencing, etc).
• Safety and security (alarm, real-time vehicle diagnostics, stolen
vehicle tracking, etc).
• Driver / transported goods management (remote downloading of
COMMUNICATING SOLUTIONS tachograph data, consumption monitoring, tyre pressures, goods
ACTIA SODIELEC offers a range of modules dedicated to advanced VIR 100
temperature and weight checks, etc).
communication and telematic functions for passenger transport vehicles.
These modules meet the operators’ requirement for having vehicles The TGU can be supplied with or without on-board application programme
increasingly "connected". The ACTIA® telematic module range is to allow integration by the customer if desired.
based on a PC or ARM core and is equipped with new communication
technologies (GPRS, UMTS, WIFI, etc) complete with vehicle interfaces
(CAN, Ethernet, etc). These modules optimise vehicle fleet management
and social and technical data management (driver behaviour monitoring,
fuel consumption, remote diagnostics, etc).

BROADBAND WI-FI SOLUTION: WRM 100

WLAN 802.11n industrial modem and rack format card for services
platform AP or client mode for harsh environments, compact and
upgradeable.
The WRM100 and V-WRM modem range offers all the services associated
with broadband wi-fi, notably on-board internet, real-time video
surveillance, passenger entertainment and passenger information.
Vehicles are permanently connected to the back office via a highly secure
communication service with a large bandwidth.

TNT TO IP RECEIVER: VIR 100

The VIR 100 module is based on the latest digital broadcasting technologies
and uses the DVB-T standard which provides continuous and uninterrupted
TV all along a transport route. The digital receiver developed by ACTIA
SODIELEC manages broadcasting, even on the move. This service can
be used to broadcast an internal or external TV channel for passenger
information, or for commercial, tourist or advertising information.

7
WRM 100 TGU
 I m p r o v e d SOLUTIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS
The manufacturer’s solution integrates a specific Driver AID gauge in the

C O N T R O L
PODIUM dashboard’s central cluster, which:

• Analyses and displays consumption, braking and acceleration parameters

on the PODIUM dashboard’s gauge
• Displays end-of-operation reports on the central screen: fuel consumption
during driving and braking, engine at idle, passenger comfort.

of fuel and • MulTIc bargraph

Combined with a telematic solution (TGU, PC CAR, etc.), Driver AID allows
pollutant emissions data to be transmitted to the back office and reports to be printed: driver
performance, consumption, etc.

ECO-DRIVING SOLUTIONS
On-board software and hardware driving aid solution for the driver which: AFTERMARKET SOLUTION
The aftermarket solution consists of an additional Driver AID LED display and
• Monitors the driver’s performance (in real time) from the standard a data recording and feedback module which sends data to a dedicated web
parameters of the vehicle CAN-FMS network: engine rpm, instantaneous application and which:
consumption, vehicle speed, accelerator pedal position, and passenger
comfort by analysing the sideways movement (accelerometer option). • Displays vehicle parameters: overspeed, operating consumptions, sudden
• Transmits driving data to the management centre acceleration or braking, sudden manoeuvres (accelerometer option)
• Produces reports, statistics and performance monitoring data per driver, • Analyses and displays real-time technical data thanks to the integration
per journey, etc of the eco-driving algorithm in Driver AID, and to the transmission via a
• Reduces fuel consumption communicating solution (TGU, PC CAR)
• Reduces vehicle maintenance costs • Displays customised fuel consumption and driver performance reports by
• Improves passenger comfort and makes public transport an attractive connecting to the ACTIA® Fleet web application
option
• Improves driving safety
• And in the long term, reduces CO2 emissions

8 Driver AID display MulTIc Driver AID

Guarante eing a SAMI DIAG+ pushes diagnostics one step further. It includes the SAMI
• 
DIAG functions and a "Black Box" function with a memory of up to 4Gb,

LONG VEHICLE LIFE

allowing detailed technical parameters to be recorded, as well as a
Bluetooth connection for communication with off-vehicle tools. Combined
with a telematics solution, SAMI can carry out full remote diagnostics of
vehicles to optimise vehicle use and control operating costs. ACTIA® Fleet
is connected to the diagnostics web application and provides complete
vehicle maintenance reports

Combined with a telematics solution, SAMI can carry out a complete

ADVANCED MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS telediagnostic of vehicles to optimise vehicle use and control operating costs.
In 1985, ACTIA® invented the first diagnostic tool and the Group is now the
diagnostics partner of the major manufacturers. This know-how is essential ACTIA® Fleet is connected to the diagnostics web application and provides
for vehicle maintenance and guarantees maximum vehicle availability. complete vehicle maintenance reports.
ACTI-DIAG®, the diagnostics platform developed by ACTIA®, integrates all
the solutions for on-board diagnostics, remote diagnostics, after-sales
MULTI-DIAG® TRUCKS
diagnostics and assembly line diagnostics to guarantee vehicle reliability
throughout its life cycle.
• For all makes and all systems
ACTIA is one of the world leaders in the development of complete maintenance
® • Integrates the key maintenance and electronic repair functions:
solutions: hardware (rugged PC, Vehicle Communications Gateway, garage read / delete faults, actuator tests, etc
equipment) and software solutions. • On the main vehicle systems: injection, ABS, EBS, EDC, suspension, retarder,
gearbox, braking, etc
• Simple and practical
INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE AID SYSTEM • Robust and wireless
• Updates several times per year
SAMI HARDWARE SOLUTION • An access guide to the maintenance and repair functions
SAMI benefits from the recognised dual expertise of the ACTIA® Group: on- • Integrated documentation
board systems and vehicle diagnostics. SAMI is available in 3 versions and • Designed for workshops and "roadside" operations
handles the acquisition of vehicle technical data.

SAMI FMS acts like an FMS gateway and is used to read vehicle CAN /
•  Multi-Diag® web site: www.multidiag.com
J1939 network data without interfering with the manufacturer’s network.
SAMI FMS directly connects to the Ethernet IP network for a simple FMS
data transfer by the operator

• SAMI DIAG includes the FMS gateway functions of SAMI FMS, plus an
interface to manufacturers’ proprietary buses (J1708, 16 K lines, RS232)
for full vehicle diagnostics. It can also interface with sensors to check
specific vehicle functions, such as a current sensor to monitor battery
condition

SAMI Multi-Diag® Trucks 9

RTPI-AVL O P E R A T E
• Integrated loudspeakers
• Simplified installation: OPEN LVDS interface and single cable
• Integrates many options giving it an extreme versatility for perfect integration
in the most complete architectures

PASSENGER LCD DISPLAYS

& inform • Single or dihedral TCP/IP 19’’ LCD screen: roof-mounted or fixings behind
the screen
• Motorised LED 15.4’’ & 19’’ LCD screen: automatically folding roof-mounted
RANGE OF ON-BOARD PCS DEDICATED TO RTPI-AVL • Manual design 15’’ LCD screen: manually folding roof-mounted
ACTIA® offers a complete range of PC platform solutions for the transport world. • Fixed LED 15’’, 19’’ & 22’’ LCD screen: fixed roof-mounted
Our PC Car, SAM and IHM-I systems are both compact and robust. They have • OEM LCD screen: size, signal, mechanical system and mounting according
been selected by major operators and integrators and are tried and tested, have to specifications for bus, coach, tram and train applications
a long lifetime, and allow all SAE, SIV or other projects to be implemented rapidly.
Each standard product can be adapted to the customer’s specific requirement SLAVE AMPLIFIERS
to give the most efficient solution at the lowest possible price. Our on-board PCs The ACT 350 amplifier is compliant with the regulations brought in on 3 May
are multi-OS and designed for all applications: SIV, SAE, data hub, etc. 2007 relating to public transport and persons of reduced mobility. The ACT 350
amplifies sound according to the ambient noise level (+5 dB) on the line, using
PC CAR 3 the external loudspeaker as an ambient microphone when broadcasting vehicle
The PC Car system combines global positioning and communication, and can destination.
be connected to a driver’s console. Calibration of the external speaker and adjustment of levels are performed by
its software. The ACT 350 also carries out the slaving inside the vehicle.

SAM
The SAM system is a compact version of the PC Car and combines positioning,
multimedia communications and driver interface.

RTPI-AVL DRIVER’S CONSOLE: 7’’44 LVDS, 7’’ VGA, 7’’

The ACTIA® range of drivers’ consoles enable interfacing with RTPI-AVL
control units available on the market. They integrate perfectly into the
ACTIA® "Podium" dashboard for optimum ergonomics.

I-HMI
The I-HMI system with its concentrated performance, combines an on-
board PC, all the modes of communication, wi-fi, 3G+, Bluetooth and an
especially high performance screen / driver interface.

It ideally complements the PC Car and SAM systems:

• Simple and user-friendly communications gateway: Internal Bluetooth
module, USB hub
• Ambient light sensor and manual brightness adjustment for
comfortable use both day and night

10
I-HMI
PC Car
GUARANTEEING
With its centralised data analysis and protected working environment, this
system is designed to comply with the data protection regulations.

• BOP REVIEWER (Analysis software application)

The ACTIA® Automotive BOP Reviewer enables full analysis of the recorded

us er safety data. It is easy to use and ergonomic, and allows the administrator to
review video and audio sequences recorded on the vehicle.
Images are encrypted and can only be viewed by authorised persons
using the BOP Reviewer. The large number of parameters available allows
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS fast search through the data.
The safety of passengers, drivers and persons is a major preoccupation in
the transport world. The ACTIA® video surveillance solutions are particularly
efficient and specially designed to comply with the new regulations and
• BOP camera
The BOP camera range is compliant with the video protection
requirements relating to the safety of persons in public transport.
requirements for passenger transport vehicles: high definition images,
day / night function, vandal-proof and on-board standards (norms).
A RANGE OF RECORDERS Several different mechanical and design configurations are available for
The BOP range integrates equally well in centralised security PC-type systems optimum integration: mini-dome, midi-dome, dome, mini-card, etc.
and in self-contained individual vehicle management systems.
These performances allow offences and anti-social behaviour to be rapidly
identified in order to act as quickly as possible. ACTIA® offers a complete
range of tailor-made services to optimise processing of video surveillance
data, for example, the system can be interfaced with the telematics systems.

• BOP HD is compact and robust, and is easily integrated. It allows image

acquisition in high definition (up to 25 images/s in MPEG- 4/H264 format).
Its complete connectivity enables it to be interfaced with and communicate
with all the ground and on-board systems:
- MPEG4 / H264 format - Resolution 4 CIF
- Up to 16 camera inputs
- Up to 1000 hours of recording at 25 images/s for 4 cameras
Camera
- EN50155 certification

STATION AND SOFTWARE

ACTIA® offers you a full range of custom services to optimise the processing
of video surveillance data.

• BOP REVIEWER STATION (Docking Station for Back-Office Reviewing)

The recorded data is analysed on the BOP Reviewer Station with its
Reviewer software application. It operates standalone from BOPs used
for recording.

BOP HD
11
 I N F O R M
• ENOS II (Multimedia and navigation unit with hard drive and integral
Bluetooth hands-free kit)
- Top of the range entertainment
- Europe-wide GPS navigation for coach
- User-friendly and customisable display
- Multi-source connectivity
and entertain passengers - Music library

• VOD (Individual multimedia screen with hard drive)

ON-BOARD MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS - Top of the range entertainment on demand
The experience gained by ACTIA® in the management of entertainment on - Multi-source facility: films, news, advertising, etc
board coaches allows us to offer highly innovative, complete and efficient - Very wide choice of programmes
systems with fast access to all the multimedia & navigation functions, as well - User-friendly and customisable display
as top-of-the-range on-board entertainment. - Passenger comfort

The new ACT range for coach has brought simplified operation with improved • ACT 500 (Radio DVD USB and dual zone amplifier)
ergonomics, new functionality and significantly reduced costs. Radio - Complete entertainment module (ISO format)
DVD-USB, radio CD-USB, DVD-USB reader, TFT screens, VOD, individual - Driver and passenger dual zone management
seat audio, amplifiers, microphones, reversing system, mini cameras and - Multi-format radio RDS / DVD / CD / USB
DataVOX multilingual systems, the ACTIA® multimedia range satisfies all - 4x20W amplifier
the passengers’ entertainment and information needs for all vehicle types: - 2 microphone inputs
tourist, intercity, school, city bus, city tour, etc. - User-friendly and simple
- Steering wheel-mounted control and multi-display

• WIRELESS GUIDE MICROPHONE (860 MHz 12/24V)

- Excellent audio quality
- Several frequencies available
- Option to couple 2 vehicles with the same frequency
- Guide microphone and amplifier inputs

• MOTORISED DESIGN LED 19” & 15” LCD SCREENS

- Automatically folding roof-mounted support
- Ultraslim thanks to LED backlighting
- Aluminium and ABS design

12
ENOS II ACT 500
A complete and customisable

So E f R fV I e C Er
ACTIA Fleet is the ACTIA® service solution. It is based around the different professional functions which
form ACTIA® Group’s expertise: efficient driving, advanced vehicle maintenance and diagnostics, remote
download of tachograph data.

EFFICIENT DRIVING
(Monitoring fuel consumption and driver performance)
The ACTIA® Fleet web application allows a certain number of reports to be printed per journey for fuel
consumption and CO2, and also for driver performance. The data is transmitted directly by GPRS from
the on-board equipment (TGU, PC Car, etc.), processed by our servers and displayed in different formats.

The fleet operator therefore knows his total fuel consumption per journey, per vehicle, and the average
consumptions. The driver reports indicate harsh acceleration and braking, rpm, pedal position and also
harsh cornering.

REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS
(Optimisation of vehicle maintenance)
The ACTIA® Fleet web application is based on ACTIA® diagnostics expertise and connected to the SAMI
on-board unit; it provides optimum monitoring of vehicle technical data to optimise vehicle use.

The solution allows real remote vehicle monitoring by sending vehicle fault codes to the back office, and
by providing alerts on certain vehicle components.

13
 A complete and
customisable service offer
EASYTACH®
(Remote download of social data. Save time and reduce costs)
EasyTach® downloads the legal data from digital tachographs automatically and remotely: it is a major
innovation for Operators, enabling them to optimise their time and management costs.

Associated with a tachograph with a Remote

download capability, EasyTach® TGU (Telematic
Gateway Unit) and the EasyTach® software
application downloads digital tachograph and
driver card data without the Operator having to
go to the vehicle.

The Company card is remotely authenticated

and connected to the management workstation.
The scheduled downloads are directly received
from the vehicle wherever it is (even in traffic)
and made available on a secure server.

For more information: www.actiatachographs.com

A FLEXIBLE AND OPEN SOLUTION

The ACTIA® Fleet solution adapts to the needs
of all transport operators, whatever the size
of their fleet. Whether complete or modular, it
integrates in the company’s existing equipment:
tachographs and on-board information systems,
Telecom operators, data servers, archiving
software applications, etc.
ACTIA® Fleet is therefore a guarantee of an
upgradeable and long-term investment.

14
PROXIMITY
OU R C OMMITMEN T S
ACTIA® is there to accompany you throughout your project:
• A pre-sales support team analyses your requirements: our team of experts accompanies you right from the start of the project to
help you define your needs
• A resident engineer is made available: true technical support throughout your project
• Local after-sales support on all continents: hot line, on-site intervention, after-sales service, etc
• Customisation and adaptation of our solutions to the customer’s requirements, etc
The ACTIA® Group’s worldwide deployment (15 subsidiaries and a dealer network) is your guarantee of a speedy and efficient intervention
to keep your vehicle fleet in operational condition.

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENT

ACTIA® guarantees you the highest quality levels at all stages of development and production:
• ACTIA® products are developed in the Group’s design departments
• All our products are assembled and integrated on our production sites (France and Tunisia) which have a medium and long
production run capability compliant with the quality standards of the automobile, aviation and rail sectors
• ACTIA® is part of an advanced environmental approach: lead-free production, RoHS, etc
• The medium size of the ACTIA® Group also ensures that your supplies are safe by retaining maximum flexibility

INNOVATION
ACTIA® is a forerunner, particularly in electronic diagnostics and multiplexed systems for vehicles. It anticipates the new expectations of
its customers thanks to its professional expertise and its ability to innovate, guaranteed by major Research and Development investments.
The creation of a scientific and technological committee bringing together recognised experts in electronics, software, mechanical
engineering or components, and a strong partnership with different research laboratories place ACTIA® at the forefront of its various
areas of activity.

ACTIA® has, in particular, played a major role within the EBSF project The European bus system of the future", a research project
undertaken by the European Commission, to improve the attractiveness and the image of bus transport with a systems approach.
Associated with equipment manufacturers like ACTIA®, the project involves public transport operators, the organising authorities, bus
manufacturers and research laboratories.

Keeping one step ahead, that is ACTIA® Group’s motto.

15
mobility.actia.com www.actia.com

Non-binding document - Copyright ACTIA® - Ref.: P410100-B EN - 09/2011

25, chemin de Pouvourville - BP 74215
31342 TOULOUSE Cedex 04 - FRANCE

Tel.: +33 (0)5 61 17 61 61

Fax: +33 (0)5 61 55 42 31