The Ruf Group is a well-known supplier of complete solutions in the field of passenger information and passenger safety for rail vehicles. Its VisiWeb product range includes the following main components:
- PIS process computer with operator terminals
- System-internal and external communication (Ethernet topology, PoE switch, LAN, WLAN, GPRS, IBIS, UIC, etc.)
- Acoustic systems
- Display systems
- LED and LCD line displays
- TFT monitors
- Video surveillance systems
- Emergency intercom and information systems
- Passenger counting systems
- Seat reservation systems
- Infotainment systems
The VisiWeb product range is a proprietary product of the Ruf Group. The VisiWeb PIS system has proven its worth in numerous installations with regard to functionality and stability. The Ruf VisiWeb PIS system is in operation on more than 2,500 vehicles all over the world. Many years of experience in the field of passenger information and safety enable the company to offer high quality support and advice to customers from quotation through to project delivery, handover and beyond.
The VisiWeb product range is set apart by:
- A modular building block system for central and remote components
- Usability of all modules for all manner of applications; reduction in the number of spare parts the operator needs to stock
- Minimum current consumption of the components, thereby extending their service lives
- High system availability (self-diagnostics and support of redundancy)
- Ethernet-based communication between all components
- Conformity with UIC Codex and EN/IEC standards
- Minimum cabling overheads in vehicles
- Integration into the rail operator's IT infrastructure