VDS - Rugged HMI and Networking Devices

VDS has 30 years' specialist experience in designing and manufacturing advanced systems for video and data handling equipment in the transportation, marine and heavy industry markets. The company uses cutting-edge technology to supply superior electronic platforms for hostile environments. Its expertise helps you create innovative solutions, reducing the total cost of ownership and empowering your business with reliable equipment.

EN50155-certified HMI systems and monitors

Standard and custom-specific EN50155-certified railway products are VDS' core competences. It provides unique HMI and monitors for rugged video and data systems for all conditions.

Internet-centric HMI systems

VDS' intelligent HMI systems combine EN50155-certified construction with low-power consumption, state-of-the-art processors and high-quality displays. They are internet-centric products equipped with various common peripheral interfaces like Ethernet, USB and CAN.

Designed with extreme care, especially with regard to the most critical parts like power supply and thermal dissipation, VDS' intelligent HMI fulfil the most demanding reliability requirements.

Train switches for network applications

Train Switches are layer two managed switches specifically designed for network applications in rolling-stock environment. Their purpose is to enable the implementation of network topologies in a train.

Designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions typical of rolling stock applications, the train switches are fully EN 50155 compliant and provide the highest level of reliability and robustness required by the railway industry.

Custom embedded systems

The OEM program is a comprehensive and reliable service that helps customers design specific embedded systems. VDS brings knowledge, ideas and experience into the process of custom development for its customers' products, with the aim of realising a reliable and rugged product. VDS offers a wide range of services that enable solutions to operate in harsh railway conditions.

Design and testing for wide operating temperature range, high efficiency isolated power supply solutions compliant with EN50155 railway norms and additional protection from water, dust, moisture, corrosion and vibration are combined with complementary services. These include component qualifying and manufacturing, mounting and testing, allowing increased reliability for transportation applications where the cost of failure is extremely high.

Certified HMI and monitors

All VDS products are characterized for high performance and reliability obtained through rugged platforms, design experience and particular care on product manufacturing. The VDS quality management system was certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) in 2003 and conforms to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 standard.