TOMS Lay-out Definition
Within 2getthere’s automated people mover systems, the vehicles navigate based on an electronic map of the operating environment. The supervisory control system TOMS administers the lay-out definition and ensures any (temporary) changes are downloaded to the on-board computer of each vehicle. Additionally, each vehicle will check if it has the correct (latest) version of the map at system start-up or when resuming operations (after maintenance).
For lay-out definition a lay-out editor is included in the supervisory system. 2getthere is responsible for implementation, testing and optimization of the lay-out, but the operator will be (extensively) trained and allowed to work with traffic signs within the lay-out. For any alterations to the lay-out and routes, 2getthere will be involved.
The lay-out editor is a CAD-like program, featuring 4 layers. The background layer displays the landscape, using DXF import functionality. The structure layer allows for definition of all stations, crossings and structures (buildings) in the environment, while the exact co-ordinates of the magnets are locked in the reference layer. Using this basis, the route layer allows for drawing and defining the routes. The build-in ‘hull curve’ functionality, displaying the space-envelope of a vehicle, assists in setting up the routes.
A distinction between routes can be created by assigning ‘costs’, with the more expensive routes being avoided by the vehicles (if possible). By means of digital traffic signs (icons) special conditions can be added to routes and zones. Installing the signs will change the behavior of the vehicles according to that sign (for that section).