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FIDS – Flight Information
Display System
Keeping Passengers Informed
is one of
the many important goals of a modern
airport. When surroundings are
unfamiliar and time is critical, people
rely on display systems to guide them
to their desired destination.
Sophisticated flight information
systems have to take existing language
barriers into consideration and must
provide accurate and complete
information at all relevant locations.
They have to be easily configurable,
must run automatically and should have
a pleasant appearance. A well-designed
system contributes to a more efficient
facility, and promotes traveller
satisfaction.
With Intelligent Display Concepts
The UFIS1 Flight Information Display
System (FIDS) ensures that all relevant
information is displayed at the right
time, in the right place. With 25 years
of experience in this line of work, ABB
offers a wide range of systems, capable
of handling any type of display media,
such as split-flap, TFTs, LCD or LED
boards, plasma and color monitors. With
its Central Database (CEDA), the system
is designed to operate with minimal
manual entry. Flight, delay or boarding
information, as well as gate or baggage
belt assignments, can be processed
automatically. FIDS is a scaleable,
state-of-the-art system including
multi-lingual display technology. It is
designed to display timetables, gate or
baggage belt information or other
travel/tourist information at any
location.
Using our Flight Information Display
System
Your system will be flexible and easy
to operate, allowing users to specify
precisely what information shall appear
where and when. With user modules such
as the FIDAS and the Page Editor, it is
now possible to create your own
environment. These powerful tools help
to set up and operate the system. You
will be able to make excellent use of
previous investments. Interfaces to
many other existing systems located at
gates, check-in counters or baggage
belts guarantee an optimum of
adaptability.
Displays can also be used to show
tourist information or advertising,
further increasing efficiency and
creating new marketing opportunities.
The web-based staff terminal system (WBST)
enables staff to view data from any
browser in the airport intranet. As
most people have already experience in
using browsers, a fast start-up time
and low training costs are other
positive effects. Siemens offers
consulting and marketing services on
such systems to meet individual airport
requirements. With a graphic arts
studio, information displays can be
designed to conform to existing
corporate identity guidelines.
FIDS Feature Overview
 Multiple display media: Split-flap,
LCD and LED boards, magnetic flip-dot,
plasma
displays, TFTs, and monitors
(4:3 + 16:9)
External input via interface, keypad
or telephone keypad
On-line information update
Wide variety of communication and
network protocols
Comprehensive interfacing with
external systems
SQL database connectivity
User-friendly configuration
management
Powerful page editing tools
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FIDS Technical Specs |
| Development languages |
C, C++, PHP, Visual Basic,
Perl, Java |
| System software |
Solaris, HP-UX, Windows, LINUX,
etc. |
| Supported database software |
Oracle, Informix |
| Network protocol |
TCP/IP |
| Recommended server |
Fujitsu Siemens, with:
2 GB main memory, 4-8 hard disks,
DLT/DAT drive with sufficient
capacity,
DVD/CD-ROM drive, 3.5" floppy disk
drive,
Raid Controller, Ethernet
interface(s), UPS,
Keyboard and mouse |
| Recommended client |
PentiumTM processor with:
Windows operating system,
256-512 MB main memory, hard disk,
21" VGA TFT monitor in planning and
management departments,
17" VGA TFT monitor for other
applications,
3.5" floppy disk drive,
Ethernet interface(s), VGA
interface
Keyboard and mouse
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Processes
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