Introduction to AFC
Automated fare collection (AFC)
Automated fare collection (AFC) system means automatic payment way for public transportation channel such as bus or metro using RF(Radio frequency) contactless Tmoney card - an automated version of manual fare collection by cash. AFC system is generally classified into four levels as follows.
General Structure
Basic Information Management, Fare Management, Reload Management, Equipment Management, Administration, Transaction Data Process, Infrastructure
Level4 is a data management system. It receives the reload, fare information from the transportation channel(bus/metro) and settles the received data. It also involves in not only managing devices, transaction history but also communicating with each layer to administer the necessary data.
Data Collection System
A data collection system is situated in Level3. The transaction data is gathered by bus depots / metro stations and uploaded to the center system. The center system also transmit the data to each bus depot and metro stations.
Card Reader, Top-up Device
Level2 is devices relating to the transportation channel(Bus/metro etc.) and the top-up. Bus drivers and passengers could utilize the devices for fare collection, top-up of the card balance, general bus operation and more. Card readers transmit/receive transaction/operation data by communicating with card layer and data collection system. A balance recharger enables the users to reload the card balance and make a payment. And both manual/automatic types are available. They transmit/receive transaction/operation data by communicating directly with each card and center system.
Card, Tmoney Card Management System
Level 1 consists of two parts. A card which is a payment method and SCMS(Tmoney Card Management System) which manages whole life cycle of the Tmoney card. The card communicates with the card reader and stores the processed transaction data. SCMS supervises the entire operation of the card from generation to disposal.
Bus validator
Bus validator
Drive console
Trasaction Status data transmission
Operation data, Device F/W reception
Wireless AP(Access Point)
Bus colleting system
Settlement System
Metro Device
Collecting system in each station
Settlement System
Expected Benefits of AFC
Expectancy Effects
Well designed and effectively implemented AFC sites that are being operated around the globe have proven to be beneficial to every stakeholder, be it the city government, citizens or the transport operator.
Smarter Government(Reflection on Transportation Policy)
- Optimization of bus routes
- Coordination of allocation interval
- Supporting Scientific Public Transportation Policy-making
Increase of citizen’s convenience
- Providing high-tech Tmoney card infra to passengers
- Eliminating use of cash/note and long queue
- Faster and convenient method of payment
Profit Increase for transport operators
- Cost Reduction and revenue increase
- Transparent revenue report
- Scientific route management and optimal vehicle allocation
- Reducing safety risks for drivers and providing stable operation
Key Features
State-of-the-art Driver Console, upgraded version
"Get the most intelligent driver console in your bus"
- Intensive system for BMS/BIS/ITS
- Internal GPS / Wifi Module
- Multi-fare / Multi-boarding available
- Wireless connected to passenger’s validator
- MCU function embedded => Efficiency
- Easy to handle by touch-screen
- AFC/BMS function integrated
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| Dimension | 226x148.5x52.8mm | |
| Power | 24V, 2A | |
Key Features
- Wireless connected with Driver Console
- Save 80% of maintenance cost caused by cable (Wireless connected to driver console)
- Automatic Error Console
- Data loss control
- Stand Alone mode available (Operate without Driver console)
- Easy maintenance by remotely control(On/Off)
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| RC531(Mifare,ISO 14443 type A/B) | |
| User Interface | SIM Type 7 slots |
| Connectivity(I/O) | -20℃~60℃ |
| Dimension | 232x140x140mm(mounted the cradle) |
| Power | 12V 2A |