Barco optimizes the control center of the French motorway network ASF and implements a videowall

The control center of the ASF has renovated its facilities with a videowall 3×3 OVL-715 LED from Barco and has also been implemented an ECU-100 controller and the CMS suite from the same manufacturer.

The subsidiary of the motorway company Vinci, Autoroutes du Sud de la France (.ASF) manages the road network in the west and south of France. One of the most extensive and with the highest traffic according to Pascal Aubert, Director of the Traffic and Network Operations Department. "The road network we monitor is not only the most extensive but also the most active in France.. in 2012, We handle more than 45.995 km. And summer is the time when we have the most affluence".

However, this summer the ASF control center, located near Avignon, It has a new screen that will optimize the work of operators and allow them to keep a close watch on traffic. The new screen that has been installed is a videowall 3×3 OVL-715 LED ship.

For more than fifteen years, Barco has been helping the ASF control center team to control traffic through a videowall of LCD technology. “in 1996, ASF opened its center in Vedèn and we had to ensure vehicle traffic with a videowall 5×4 pSI with Barco LCD technology, one of the largest in France, at that time", explains P. Aubert.

in 2012, ASF administration decided to modernize facilities, debating between updating the screen they had or installing a new one. Barco proposed the best option.

The old system has been replaced by a large screen of 3×3 OVL-715 LED Boat. The project has also included the installation of an ECU-100 controller and CMS software. With this solution, Operators have a better view of traffic.

Technology and experience

“Our cooperation in the past was a key argument for the choice of Barco. However, What really convinced us was the excellent technology, especially that of the controller and the functionality of the CMS suite “, comments Bruno Roux, Project Manager specialized in traffic management and technology.

Bruno Roux also highlights the speed in the installation by Barco of the new videowall OVL-715, including driver and software,"He even took care of the training of our employees to facilitate their handling and, now, is working on a French version of the CMS interface”.

In the ASF highlight that with the new videowall of Barco, although it is a little smaller, LEDs ensure bright colors and high contrast, which helps them to have a clear view of the road network. In addition, can switch between sources with a click of the mouse and display live images from TV, CCTV cameras or workplace content. "It's easy to expand., Reduce and arrange screens, Change preferences or add text. Helps us respond more effectively during incidents or even anticipate problems “, declares Bruno Roux.

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