CalAmp Awarded Contract to Provide Mobile Data Communications Network for 1,300 Km Driverless Train System
December 09 2008 - 4:01PM
Business Wire
CalAmp Corp. (Nasdaq:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless
products, services and solutions, today announced that it has been
awarded a subcontract by Ansaldo STS (STS.MI) to supply a mobile
data communications network for a 1,300 kilometer private railway
system in Australia. CalAmp's subcontract is initially valued at
approximately $2.5 million, with the work expected to extend
through mid-2010. The mining company that operates the private
railway is currently in the process of implementing a
next-generation driverless train system used to haul iron ore from
remote mining locations in northwestern Australia. As part of this
upgrade, CalAmp will supply its Dataradio G3 450MHz platform that
operates at data rates up to 64 Kbps on private, licensed radio
channels. Internet Protocol connectivity is provided for use over
secure, encrypted long-range wireless links. The system will
initially include 55 base stations and support approximately 120
mobile units. The mobile units will primarily be installed on
locomotives and will be the communications link that enables the
railroad dispatch center to remotely access information about the
driverless trains, issue train orders and track the fleet. Because
the trains are driverless, this expandable communications link is
critical to the success of the system. CalAmp will also provide
on-going maintenance and support services. �We are pleased to be
selected to upgrade the mobile data communications network for this
next generation driverless train system,� commented Michael
Burdiek, CalAmp�s Chief Operating Officer. �CalAmp and the train
operator have a long-standing relationship, with CalAmp having
deployed the current railway communications system that has been in
operation for over 12 years. Our platform provides increased data
speed and reliable operations under rugged environmental
conditions, while controlling infrastructure costs. We look forward
to a continued productive and mutually beneficial relationship with
both Ansaldo and the train operator, as well as other potential
customers in the mining and transportation sectors.� About CalAmp
Corp. CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company
serves customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and
controls, mobile resource management, and direct broadcast
satellite markets. The Company�s products are marketed under the
CalAmp, Dataradio, SmartLink, Aercept, LandCell and Omega trade
names. For more information, please visit www.calamp.com.
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