BRT ZF Solutions. Thierry Dupin TU Axle & Transmission Systems for Buses & Coaches ZF Friedrichshafen AG, 2014

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1 BRT ZF Solutions Thierry Dupin TU Axle & Transmission Systems for Buses & Coaches ZF Friedrichshafen AG 1 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

2 Agenda What is BRT? Why BRT? ZF Solutions Benefits for the Bus Operators 2 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

3 Agenda What is BRT? Why BRT? ZF Solutions Benefits for the Bus Operators 3 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

4 Why BRT? What is BRT? The main purpose of a BRT system is to improve the system quality and remove the typical causes of delay Creation of a surface subway as alternative to tram & subway with: Higher availability Higher reliability Higher comfort Higher accessibility Higher user-friendliness Higher cost effectiveness 4 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

5 Agenda What is BRT? Why BRT? ZF Solutions Benefits for the Bus Operators 5 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

6 Bus Mobility & Information Technology Integration of Major Components With ZF Axle systems Telematics on board Automatic transmissions AV 132 AVN 132 RL 85 EC 6 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Axle Systems for City Buses Advantages of Low-floor Buses Axle Systems for CV Advantages of

Safety No steps, free field of version Particularly important for people with visual impairment

average speed through reduced disabilities on bus-stops A higher ridership through comfort and

7 Axle Systems for City Buses Advantages of Low-floor Buses Axle Systems for CV Advantages of low-floor buses Passengers Comfort Easy boarding and deboarding Without steps in the interior Safety No steps, free field of version Particularly important for people with visual impairment People which are restricted in terms of mobility High-floor v Low-floor Operator Economy Higher average speed through reduced disabilities on bus-stops A higher ridership through comfort and promptness Much lower investment regarding the bus stop station platforms 7 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

phases to meet all BRT requirements: High average speed Smooth shifting and braking /

8 ZF Transmissions for the BRT Driveline The most important driveline unit the transmission. The tasks of the transmission: Optimum use of engine performance in all driving cycle phases to meet all BRT requirements: High average speed Smooth shifting and braking / quiet operation Reduced fuel consumption / low life cycle cost Low-emission 8 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

9 EcoLife Reduces Engine Speeds Real Measured Values Engine speed under full load acceleration Measurement Theory speeds EcoLife 3 speeds transm. 3 1 Gear Speed [rpm] up to 730 rpm Result: EcoLife significantly reduces engine speeds, especially when setting off Advantage: Less fuel consumption and noises 500 EcoLife torque converter * Power output is divided into mechanical and hydraulic paths Speed [km/h] Measurements with: Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2, Euro 6, 260 kw, 1,400 Nm, empty, rear-axle ratio 5.27, full-load acceleration 9 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

10 EcoLife Retarder Shorter Stopping Distance Measurement: Stopping distance from 40 km/h to 10 km/h* Speed [km/h] Bus with EcoLife Bus with Converter brake Stopping distance 10 m shorter! Advantage twice the size of a passenger car! m Distance [m] Measurements with: Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2, Euro 6, 260 kw, 1,400 Nm, empty, rear-axle ratio 5.27, 100 % retarder torque * EcoLife: shifting into neutral gear (AIS) at approx. 10 km/h, to save fuel 10 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

11 openmatics Bus Portfolio (ITS) Thierry Dupin TU Axle & Transmission Systems for Buses & Coaches ZF Friedrichshafen AG 11 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

12 Telemetry / Openmatics Vehicle Integration Topology Vehicle Backend Bluetooth Wi-Fi Position Compass Travel direction Acceleration Tilting 2G/3G/4G (LTE) Data processing / storage System CAN Limited Powertrain data (FMS1/FMS2) FMS Gateway ECU ECU2 ECUn TCU Complete Powertrain data (J1939) ZF CAN Diagnostic data (UDS, KWP2000) Transmission internal signals Partner & Customer Solutions Data visualization 12 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

App Categories Diverse Usage of the Open

13 App Categories Diverse Usage of the Open Platform Fleet Management Safety & Security Eco & Savings Engineering & Diagnostics Entertainment & Info Improve your business processes! Improve safety for drivers, passengers and goods! Reduce costs and save the environment! Analyze remotely your vehicles and components and reduce maintenance costs of your fleet! Increase attractiveness of your company! 13 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

BRT Apps Display Launcher Area Monitoring

overview about all apps Notifying tool for

predefined areas Tool for recording data

tool Predictive Diagnostic Roadcaster BSAS

Remote trouble shooting for ZF s EcoLife

public transport companies Information for

Tool for analyzing the passenger flow in the

14 BRT Apps Display Launcher Area Monitoring Event Logger Easy Driver Fuel Overview Quick overview about all apps Notifying tool for monitoring vehicles entering / leaving predefined areas Tool for recording data from the vehicle driveline Driver training tool for continuous improvements of the driving style on the route Driving style monitoring for bus drivers ranking Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions monitoring tool Predictive Diagnostic Roadcaster BSAS Passenger Frequency Pre-Trip Inspection Remote trouble shooting for ZF s EcoLife transmission Additional media service for public transport companies Information for passengers in the bus and at bus stations Tool for analyzing the passenger flow in the city Maintenance round checklists for drivers and workshop 14 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

15 BRT Apps Ticketing Interface Traffic Lights Control Vehicles Overview Work Advanced Interface for transmission of information from and to ticketing systems in the bus Automatic management and control of traffic lights Clear overview of vehicles current positions on the map Tool for documenting vehicle s operation Vote the Bus WiFi Hotspot WLAN Access Point Tool for gathering and evaluating passenger surveys Wireless internet access through onboard unit WLAN Access Point 15 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

16 BRT Package Coverage Program 1 All inclusive package The BRT package offers all ZF driveline & telematics technology which includes: EcoLife with Topodyn and City Retarder Front axle: RL 85 A or RL 85 EC Drive axle: AV 132 Tag axle: AVN 132 (applicable if articulated bus) Openmatics with full telematics program : Geolocation Diagnostic Ticketing Interface Black box Fuel consumption Driver behavior Etc. 16 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

17 Agenda What is BRT? ZF Solutions Benefits for the Bus Operators 17 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

18 Benefits for the Bus Operators The solution is complete Plug & Play Combined with LCC contract = Careless Package One single source: One partner Long-term partnership with ZF Support one face to the customer! Optimal driveline definition Easy extendable IT infrastructure thanks to Openmatics app business model 18 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Benefits for the Bus Operators in Term of Service Guidance for regular maintenance planning (help to save oil and filters) Guidance for preventive maintenance

19 Benefits for the Bus Operators in Term of Service Guidance for regular maintenance planning (help to save oil and filters) Guidance for preventive maintenance planning (wear monitoring) Early warning in case of malfunction (avoid unexpected downtimes) Automatic maintenance reports Remote diagnostic 19 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

20 Annexes 20 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Display Launcher Interface for openmatics display applications 21 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions Functions Displays all applications in one place on driver's display

connects to the onboard unit Offers an interface for nearly all Android displays available on the market Benefits Make the display in the vehicle easy to

21 Display Launcher Interface for openmatics display applications 21 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions Functions Displays all applications in one place on driver's display Provides easy access to all necessary openmatics display apps Runs the display in Car Mode, this restricts the display for openmatics apps use only Automatically connects to the onboard unit Offers an interface for nearly all Android displays available on the market Benefits Make the display in the vehicle easy to understand and operate Significantly increase traffic safety thanks to the Car Mode Avoid distraction of the driver e.g. by games Increase the variety of the displays available

Area Monitoring Notifying tool for monitoring vehicles entering/leaving pre-defined areas Functions Provides means for creating areas in the form of

notifications for individual areas Sends SMS or email notification to selected people when vehicle entered or left a specific area Benefits Improve theft

22 Area Monitoring Notifying tool for monitoring vehicles entering/leaving pre-defined areas Functions Provides means for creating areas in the form of circles, squares, or polygons Enables date and time restrictions to be defined for monitoring events in the specific area Provides an overview of all notifications for individual areas Sends SMS or notification to selected people when vehicle entered or left a specific area Benefits Improve theft protection Improve management of drivers on routes Improve planning and scheduling of actions dependent on arrival or departure of the vehicles 22 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Event Logger Tool for gathering data from vehicle s CAN bus Functions Listens to signals from the vehicle CAN bus Enables the user to choose the recording mode, starting and stopping behavior, signal

23 Event Logger Tool for gathering data from vehicle s CAN bus Functions Listens to signals from the vehicle CAN bus Enables the user to choose the recording mode, starting and stopping behavior, signal selection, and sampling rate Stores gathered data in.csv or Famos format on the box Sends the data to openmatics portal on request Benefits Receive faster measurements trough online transfer of the data to the portal Obtain free, self-explanatory, and simple data visualization with Famos Reader or raw data in.csv format for additional calculations Save time and money due to an easier detection of defects and possible failure minimization 23 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

driver Supports continuous learning for a better driving style Provides vehicle-specific reports on the web portal Benefits Reduce fuel

24 Driver Feedback (Part of Easy Driver) Driver training tool for continuous improvements of the driving style on the route Functions Provides immediate guidance and support on favorable driving style related to speed, RPM, idle time, acceleration, and braking to the driver Supports continuous learning for a better driving style Provides vehicle-specific reports on the web portal Benefits Reduce fuel up to approx. 5% Reduce maintenance costs Improve passenger comfort and goods protection Improve safety and reduce accidents 24 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Gentle Driver (Part of Easy Driver) Driving style monitoring for truck & coach drivers ranking Functions Allows transport companies to examine their individual drivers' driving styles from a

25 Gentle Driver (Part of Easy Driver) Driving style monitoring for truck & coach drivers ranking Functions Allows transport companies to examine their individual drivers' driving styles from a cost-efficiency standpoint, analyze them, and evaluate them for driver rankings Displays all data identified on the basis of specific criteria on the web portal for a quick and easy evaluation Benefits Optimize driving behavior Reduce fuel consumption and thus increase the company s efficiency Minimize vehicles wear and tear Reduce CO2 emissions and thus reduce the influence on the environment 25 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

26 Profi Driver (Part of Easy Driver) Tool for continuous improvement of the driving style and driver ranking Functions Provides immediate feedback and support to the driver on favorable driving style and supports continuous learning Allows trucking companies to examine the driving style of their drivers from a cost-efficiency standpoint, analyze it, and evaluate them for driver rankings Displays data on the basis of specific criteria on the web portal for a quick and easy evaluation Benefits Optimize driving behavior, minimize vehicles wear and tear and reduce maintenance costs Reduce fuel use up to approx. 5% and reduce CO2 emissions Improve safety and passenger comfort and reduce accidents 26 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

situations - total FC, FC during driving, FC during idling, and FC during standing with activated PTO Graphically displays history of fuel level for individual drivers and vehicles Offers

27 Fuel Overview Advanced fuel consumption and fuel-level monitoring tool. Functions Provides precise information about fuel consumption of a vehicle or a driver for a specific period of time Offers detailed overview of fuel consumption in various driving situations - total FC, FC during driving, FC during idling, and FC during standing with activated PTO Graphically displays history of fuel level for individual drivers and vehicles Offers option to define thresholds for refueling or unexpected fuel level decrease in fuel tank Benefits Receive up-to-date information about the fuel consumption Get precise overview of fuel level changes Easily identify high fuel consumption in the fleet Profit from improved fuel theft protection 27 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Vehicles Overview Clear overview of vehicles current positions on the map Functions Shows the position of one or several vehicles, or a whole fleet on the map Shows last position and speed of the

28 Vehicles Overview Clear overview of vehicles current positions on the map Functions Shows the position of one or several vehicles, or a whole fleet on the map Shows last position and speed of the individual vehicle Displays vehicles as arrows with numbers or icons for specific vehicle types (bus, truck, construction vehicle) Benefits Increase transparency Save time Reduce communication costs 28 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Predictive Diagnostics Recorder of all active failures in CAN controllers Functions Records and transmits to the platform all active DTC s which are announced via J1939 DM1 message Visualizes CAN

29 Predictive Diagnostics Recorder of all active failures in CAN controllers Functions Records and transmits to the platform all active DTC s which are announced via J1939 DM1 message Visualizes CAN node specific DTC s Provides DTC detail information (error code, status (active/passive), SPN, FMI, error counter, description) Enables configuration of DTC mapping Benefits Informs the user via whenever an error occurs Runs on all vehicles which fulfill J1939 error handling (DM1) No CAN write access necessary (to request DTC s) Easy to use and remote diagnostics tool of the entire fleet, minimizing possible future failure and thus saving time and costs 29 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Roadcaster Additional media service for public transport companies Functions Allows the bus operator to provide passengers with informative, entertaining, or site-specific multimedia content

30 Roadcaster Additional media service for public transport companies Functions Allows the bus operator to provide passengers with informative, entertaining, or site-specific multimedia content Passengers can access the content with their smartphone s web browser connecting to the openmatics Wi-Fi in the bus Allows remote upload and update of the media content via openmatics Ensures an automatic synchronization of the content between the server and the onboard units 30 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions Benefits Increase comfort of passengers Increase the attractiveness of public transport Optimizes the process of providing multimedia content to passengers

31 BSAS (Bus Stop Announcement System) Information for passengers in the bus and at bus stations Functions Displays real time arrival times, line numbers and the destination of the next buses at the stations Displays the name of the next bus station and possible other connections and interchanges in the bus Benefits Improve planning (comparable to tram or metro) Increase passenger comfort and satisfaction Simplify traveling by bus by providing better information Optimize the passenger flow at bus stations 31 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Passenger Frequency Tool for analyzing the passenger flow in the city Functions Counts passengers entering and leaving the bus Provides information about the bus utilization with relation to weekday,

32 Passenger Frequency Tool for analyzing the passenger flow in the city Functions Counts passengers entering and leaving the bus Provides information about the bus utilization with relation to weekday, time and other parameters Provides live information about current passenger situation and various statistics Visualizes passenger flow on a map Benefits Help the bus operator to optimize the operation by using the right bus type at the right time Optimize fleet operation costs Optimize schedules and react fast in case of unexpected situations 32 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

data at the portal Allows data export for further analysis Benefits Professionalize maintenance checks and vehicle inspections Avoid

33 Pre-Trip Inspection Maintenance checklists for drivers and workshop Functions Makes it possible to create customized checklists, transfers them to the relevant vehicles, and provides them to the drivers via their displays Automatically provides completed survey data at the portal Allows data export for further analysis Benefits Professionalize maintenance checks and vehicle inspections Avoid accidents by timely repair of malfunctions found Reduce the administrative workload by avoiding paper checklists 33 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Ticketing Interface Interface for transmission of information from and to ticketing systems in the bus Functions Provides an interface to ticketing systems in the vehicles Transmits information from

34 Ticketing Interface Interface for transmission of information from and to ticketing systems in the bus Functions Provides an interface to ticketing systems in the vehicles Transmits information from the ticketing system to the backend system back and forth Benefits Reduce costs for additional communication to the ticketing system Reduce complexity of the operation Minimize the cost for integration of the ticketing system 34 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

35 Traffic Light Control Automatic management and control of traffic lights Functions Switches the traffic lights green automatically when a bus is coming Send / receives signals and information to / from the traffic light control system Benefits Improve punctuality of the buses Reduce unnecessary stops and increase the buses commercial speed Optimize operation costs, reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions 35 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Vehicles Overview Clear overview of vehicles current positions on the map Functions Shows the position of one or several vehicles, or a entire fleet on the map Shows last position

36 Vehicles Overview Clear overview of vehicles current positions on the map Functions Shows the position of one or several vehicles, or a entire fleet on the map Shows last position and speed of the individual vehicle Displays vehicles as arrows with numbers or icons for Benefits Optimize the fleet management Reduce communication costs 36 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Provides useful speed graph for each driven route Benefits Improve planning and utilization of individual vehicles or the whole

37 Work Advanced Tool for documenting vehicle s operation Functions Serves as a vehicle logbook and includes driving and resting times as well as driving speeds Enables the use of collected data as activity reports for particular days, weeks, or months Provides useful speed graph for each driven route Benefits Improve planning and utilization of individual vehicles or the whole fleet Decrease idle times and increase efficiency of vehicle operation Easily track the recorded driven routes 37 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Vote the Bus Tool for gathering and evaluating passenger surveys Functions Enables creation of customized questionnaires Transfers the questionnaires to buses Provides the questionnaires to

38 Vote the Bus Tool for gathering and evaluating passenger surveys Functions Enables creation of customized questionnaires Transfers the questionnaires to buses Provides the questionnaires to passengers through a wireless network of the onboard unit Automatically sends completed survey data to portal Allows to view a quick online report or export data for further analysis Benefits Perform a quick and cheap survey at anytime Increase travelling attractiveness Know how to improve customers satisfaction based on their feedback Gain additional revenue by providing surveys to external companies 38 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

WiFi Hotspot Wireless internet access through Wi-Fi of the onboard unit Functions Provides internet connection for mobile devices Allows passengers to browse the internet, chat, or write emails

39 WiFi Hotspot Wireless internet access through Wi-Fi of the onboard unit Functions Provides internet connection for mobile devices Allows passengers to browse the internet, chat, or write s during a bus ride Can gather customer data through activation of registration Provides monitoring function of the data transfer volume Benefits Increase passenger satisfaction Increase attractiveness of public transport Improve contact and access to customers Save passengers private data volume 39 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

WLAN Access Point Local access point within a vehicle Functions Transforms the onboard unit into a local access point within the vehicle Serves as a base for many

mobile devices such as smartphones Benefits Allow communication between vehicles and between vehicles and stations Save costs for additional hardware purchases

40 WLAN Access Point Local access point within a vehicle Functions Transforms the onboard unit into a local access point within the vehicle Serves as a base for many other applications such as Media Streaming, Vote the Bus, and Pre-Trip Inspection Enables the passengers to access the offline content on the onboard unit with their mobile devices such as smartphones Benefits Allow communication between vehicles and between vehicles and stations Save costs for additional hardware purchases Improve attractiveness of public transport Increase passengers satisfaction Transfer and update information with very little effort even for big fleets 40 TUQG1 BRT ZF Solutions

Titolo: The open telematics platform provided by ZF Relatore: Thomas Rösch

Titolo: The open telematics platform provided by ZF Relatore: Thomas Rösch The open telematics platform - provided by ZF. Thomas Rösch General Manager, Openmatics s.r.o. Agenda Company profile ZF ZF Group