Software System for Mobile Communication, Operating and Monitoring of Automated Systems
Mobile SCADA for Airports – remotely monitor and control automated airport systems using a smartphone or tablet PC
EXTEND7000 from SCHAD is a secure mobile application that enables airports to reduce unscheduled downtime, increase productivity, optimise human resource utilisation and manage routine maintenance across all automated systems.
Within seconds of an issue arising anywhere on a SCADA controlled system, EXTEND7000 notifies the appropriate user giving them the option to monitor the situation or remotely fix the problem using a mobile device.
The result is significantly reduced costs and improved service levels for all stakeholders.
- Reduce downtime by up to 38%
- Improve service quality by 10%
- Increase staff productivity by 10%
EXTEND7000 works with any smartphone or Tablet PC using either GPRS or WiFi and directly integrates with a dedicated airport SCADA system. It acts as a central gateway combining different automated areas within an airport onto a single management system.
Areas within an airport that could be remotely controlled and monitored by EXTEND7000 include: baggage handling, freight handling, airline catering, liquid logistics, facility management, apron lighting and energy supply management.
Existing customers:
Berlin Brandenburg International (BER), Berlin Tegel, Berlin Schönefeld, Cologne/Bonn Airport and Munich Airport.
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In summary: Generic Benefits of using BlackBerry and Extend7000:
- Real time information: Receive active notifications from all system components
- Workflow management: Dispatch notifications and work orders amongst each other within a defined workflow
- Accountability: Monitor activities of other team members in real-time
- Display flexibility: Monitor values from system components either in text/numerical or graphical format
- Remote access: execute commands on predefined components
- Visibility: Visually monitor system parts by accessing IP-camera systems
- Data: Review written documentation such as manuals, pictures, contact lists and work orders
- Maintenance: Access real-time information on stock and spare part availability
- Actively control system components: while onsite during maintenance tasks
- Remote support: Experts can assist onsite staff based at different locations from anywhere in the world.