Proving Ground Management

Barriers, traffic lights, variable traffic signs, info boards, weather stations, sensors, cameras: any type of infrastructure that can be integrated into your network can be controlled via PGMS. In connection with the scenario control , there is a quick and process-reliable adaptation of the operating status to changed conditions (e.g. weather, road maintenance, accident).

With the scenario control, parameters for the operation of the site can be adjusted easily, quickly and reliably. Multiple actions can be triggered at the same time with just a click of the mouse or automatically. So in case of an accident e. g. preconfigured voice and text messages are sent, traffic lights and variable signs are switched, barriers opened and the rescue team alerted and led to the scene of the accident.

Specially selected vehicle devices in conjunction with the IP-based transmission provide a voice quality at the highest level even under difficult conditions. Various functions allow individual and group calls, closed talk groups and dynamic group selection.

Text communication allows text messages to be sent, also with the option of acknowledgment by the recipient. As with voice communication, there are many options to address groups.

The customer information system provides web-based information on track occupancy, closures and status at any location. Further information such as meteo data, menu of the canteen, etc. can be displayed. Screens in public areas or workshops keep the customer informed.

The master data management is multi-tenant and can manage customer, user and vehicle data separately for each customer.

With the booking module, the system supports your planning and optimizes the utilization of resources. Exclusive bookings and planned track closures are automatically taken into account. A self-generated questionnaire on safety-critical tests helps with the risk assessment.

The web portal relieves the booking manager considerably. Customers can maintain their master data, enter and edit bookings and view their usage data. Booking requests can be checked and confirmed manually or automatically.

All data available in the system can be statistically evaluated and clearly displayed in the management dashboard as a table or diagram. This can be data of track usage, customer portfolios or a heat map on safety issues. The evaluation is based on your needs. A report generator is already included in the basic system for standard reports.

When the customer arrives, reception has all the relevant information. ID cards can be prepared and the customer can be informed about e. g. expired safety briefings. On-board units, flashing lights, keys or other objects can be issued against electronic receipt and also withdrawn.

Since all track usage is recorded with position and time, a usage-dependent billing can be made. Discounts depending on usage or customer can be taken into account. If it’s sensible to charge not the usage but a flat rate or depending on the the booking, e. g. offices or workshops, this is also possible.

The durability test guidance supports the driver with instructions on how to execute the durability test. He is guided visually and acoustically to the respective route and receives instructions on how to execute the respective sequence. A fixed sequence does not have to be adhered to, as PGMS “counts” which parts of the collective load to be driven have been processed and which are still missing. The availability of the required proving ground tracks can also be taken into account during the tour. When using a public cellular network, the functionality is available also far outside the proving ground.

As long as the on-board unit is connected to a mobile network, many functions of PGMS as GNSS tracking, voice and text communication are available also outside the proving ground. E. g. durability test vehicles can be tracked on public roads and a communication with them is possible.