APM SIGNALING SYSTEM

Driverless Signaling System forHigh Density Operation

Kyosan s signaling systems are in ever increasing use globallyat large international airports, and unmanned transportation
systems in developed innovative concept towns, offering thesame high reliability and safety the world over.

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Concept

The system is based on the following key solutions.

SafetyOperability

Proven railway signaling technology is employed in order to realize a highly safe
system with regard to vehicle collision avoidance and protection in guidewayswitching areas.

A state-of-the-art traffic control system with various automated functions andproperly designed human interface is used in order to maximize system operability.

ATP (Automatic Train Protection System)
Overview
The ATP’s microprocessor-based state-of-the-art design with a highly versatile modular scheme achieved
centralization of all track circuits to the CCER (Central Control Equipment Room) along the entirety of eachguideway, including in the Depot.

TD (Train Detection)

The contact-less TD(Train Detection) system uses loop antennae laid on the guideway. It employs theelectro- magnetic induction principle, best suited to rubber-tired transits for presence detection. It uses theCheck-in and Check-out scheme that has a proven record of safety and reliability. Despite the fixed blocking
scheme, the shortly subdivided blocks have allowed it to achieve high-density operation.

Automatic Train Protection
Hierarchicalstructure

The system is constituted in a hierarchical structure with redundant configuration inorder to ensure high-availability.

Presence detection
Safe train separation assurance
Unauthorized motion prevention
Over speed protection
Unauthorized door opening protection
Reverse operation interlock
End of track protection
ATP/TD Rack

ATP/TD Bay

CBI (Computer Based Interlocking System)
Overview
The CBI is a microprocessor-based interlocking that governs overall traffic safety for APM in centralizedmode. It works in coordination with the ATP, ATO and ATS subsystem, all incorporated into the systemthrough the common fail-safe network. Remote electronic terminals are used to interface with the fieldequipment connected through fiber-optic cables.

Computer Based Interlocking
Marge/diverge safety functions
Facility door detection and response
Reverse operation interlock
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CBI Control Terminal

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On-board equipment

Overview

Overview

ATO acts as the core subsystem in unattended operation and performs required automatic train control
functions, such as programmed station stop, train / platform door control, dwell time management andvehicle departing control at stations. In addition, in synchronous operation mode, ATO automatically adjusts
train dispatch timing in accordance with the number and location of the train on the route ahead of thestation.

Integrated ATP & ATO Controller is the heart of the on-board equipment for automated unattended train
operation. Its compact packaging allows easy installation in the limited on-board space on a train. It serves
as various automatic train control functions in a fail-safe, reliable manner, such as propulsion/braking control,
constant running, TASC, overrun protection, direction control, etc. ATO Transmitter & Receivercommunicates with the wayside ATO while station dwelling to exchange control commands and on-board
status, including train door operation. It also provides accurate position information as ATO position markers
encount signal devices that transmits the Check-in and Check-out signals to ATP loop antennae for the safe
presence detection.

Automatic Train Operation
Station departure

TASC : Train Automatic station Stop Control

Program station stopOn-board equipment

Train door control

ATO Antenna

Platform door control

Presence detection

Dwell time management

Automatic Train Protection
ATO Station Device Bay

Automatic Train Operation

ATS (Automatic Train Supervision System)

ATP/TD Antenna

Overview
ATS system has two control facilities and manages the entire operation of the system with fully automatedfunctions. At the control facility, a number of ATS workstations provide the operators with a wide range ofcomprehensive information on traffic and facilities in real time and suitably designed system operationmodes.

ATP/ATO Controller

Wayside equipment
Overview
The wayside equipment is designed to stand up to operation in extreme climate.

Wayside equipment
Automatic Train Supervision
Operation mode management
Automatic route control

Switch Machine
ATO Station Loop Coil
OCC (Operation Control Center)

ATO Position Detecting Ground CoilATO Station Device Box

Manual route control

Switch Machine

ATP/TD Loop Antenna

Dwell time control
Operation monitor
Emergency operation
Data logging & Reporting
ATS Console

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APM SIGNALING SYSTEMCASE STUDIES
1Hong Kong International Airport APM

2Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport PMS

The Hong Kong International Airport Crystal Mover APM system, opened in 1998, provides passenger
transportation service between remote gates and the Main Terminal Building via a dual trainway located at
the basement of the building. Segregated arrival and departure services are provided either in shuttle orpinched loop configuration.

Kyosan delivered a full turnkey project for a PMS (People Mover System) for Taiwan Taoyuan International
Airport, the gateway to Taiwan, to link the newly constructed Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. The PMS opened in
2003. The system has two tracks, North and South. The North track is for transit passengers use only, while
the South track serves all passengers and visitors to the airport.

Location

Location

Terminal 1

Airport Operation Control Center

Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 2

Specifications (Operations Commencement)

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Specifications (Operations Commencement)

Length of the line

1.3 kmLength of the line

0.7 kmNo. of stations

2 stations

No. of stations

4 stations

No. of trains

4 sets / 2 cars , 4 sets / 4 cars

No. of trains

2 sets / 1 car , 2 sets / 2 cars

Max. Operation Speed

65 km/hMax. Operation Speed60 km/h
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3 Singapore LRT Sengkang and Punggol Lines

4The Sengkang LRT, opened on 18th January 2003, serves a newly
developed residential area in the northeast district in Singapore.
Operating in fully automated driverless mode, it runs along 10.7 km-longdouble-circular lines in the shape of a figure 8.
The Sengkang LRT serves 14 stations on double track, all constructedon elevated guideways.
Also, the Punggol LRT, opened on 29th January 2005, serves theresidents in the town and urban planning area of Punggol. Its first phase
comprises a 10.3 km line with 15 stations.

Singapore Changi Airport PMS, opened in January
2008, serves between existing Terminal 1, 2 and 3
each other all constructed on elevated guideways.

Location

Location
Terminal 1

PW2
Teck Lee

PW3
Punggol Point

PW1
Sam Kee
PW4Samudera

Punggol LRT

PW5Nibong

PE7DamaiWest Loop(Not in Service)
SW6Sumang

PE6
Oasis

Sengkang LRT

SW5Fernvale

East Loop

SW7Tongkang

SINGAPOREWOODLANDS
Admiralty

Woodlands

Dep

Sembawang

Marsiling
YishunKranji
KhatibPunggol

Yio Chu Kang
Yew TeeSengkang

Ang Mo Kio

Choa Chu Kang

Depot

BishanBukit Panjang LRT

Toa Payoh

Lakeside

JURONG EASTInterchange

NewtonClementi

OrchardSomerset

Buona Vista

Singapore
Polytechnic

City HallPE2
Meridian

SE1
Compassvale
SE2
RumbiaPE3
Coral Edge

Station F

SE3
Bakau
SE4
Kangkar

MRT
North East Line

Terminal 2
Station A

STC
Sengkang

East Loop

Terminal 3

SE5Ranggung

Station A
SouthExpo
Station

Paya
Lebar

Eunos

Kembangan

Bedok

Interchange

Raffles
Place

Tiong Chinatown
Bahru

OutramPark

Changi
AirportStation E

TanahMerah
Kallang Aljunied

LavenderBugis

Clarke Quay

RedhillHarbourFront

Changi
AirportStationot

PE1
Cove

SW1
Cheng Lim

SW8Renjong

Station B

Simei

Farrer Park

Dhoby
Ghaut

Queenstown

Tampines

Serangoon

Potong Pasir
Boon Keng

Little India

CommonwealthPasir Ris

WoodleighNovenaJurong East
Chinese
Garden

EAST

Kovan

Bukit Batok

Boon
Lay

Punggol LRT
Sengkang LRT

Hougang

Braddell

Bukit Gombak

WEST

Buangkok

PE4
RivieraWest Loop

SW6
Layar

Station D

PTC
Punggol

SW7
Soo Teck

Kupang

SW2
Farmway

Station C
PE5
Kadaloor

SW3

SW4
ThanggamSingapore Changi International Airport PMS

Interchange

Tanjong
Pagar

Marina Bay

The Proposed Marina LineMARINA BAY

Specifications (Operations Commencement)
Length of the line

Sengkang：10.7 km
Punggol ：10.3 km

No. of stations

Sengkang：14 stations + depot
Punggol ：15 stations

No. of trains

Sengkang：18 sets / 1 car
Punggol ：24 sets / 1 car

Max. Operation Speed

70 km/hSpecifications (Operations Commencement)
Length of the line

6.4 kmNo. of stations

7 stations + 2 depots

No. of trains

16 sets / 1 car

Max. Operation Speed

50 km/h

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5 Star Line The Incheon Intra Airport Transit

6 Korea Busan Rapid Transit Line 4The Star Line opened in May 2008, serving theIncheon International Airport. Operating in fully
automated driverless mode, it runs along 1.0
km-Double Shuttle as Incheon International Airport
Intra Airport Transit system. The Star Line IAT
serves 2 stations on double track, all constructedin under ground tunnel.

The Busan Line 4 opened in March 2011.
Line 4 that uses type of rubber tire is about 13 km and
14 stations from Minam Sta. to Anpyeong Sta.
This line is the first adopted urban unattended train
operation in Korea, and demanded high safety andquality.

Location

Location

Yangsan City

2nd Floor ofThe Concourse

Gimhae City

Line 2
Line 1Busan-Gimhae LRT (BGL)
Line 3

CBI Control Terminal

GochonDong-Pusan College

Line 1Line 3
2nd Floor of
The Passenger Terminal

Dongnae
Operation Control Center

Specifications (Operations Commencement)

13Youngsan Univ.
GeumsaSeo-dong

Minam

Suan

Anpyeong

Seokdae
Banyeo Agricultural Market

Myeongjang
Chungnyeolsa
NangminSpecifications (Operations Commencement)

Length of the line

1km

Length of the line

12.7 kmNo. of stations

2 stations + depot

No. of stations

14 stations

No. of trains

3 sets / 3 cars

No. of trains

17 sets / 6 cars

Max. Operation Speed

70 km/hMax. Operation Speed

60 km/h
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78 Miami International Airport (North Terminal) APM

Atlanta CONRAC APM

This system opened in 2009. The Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Crystal Mover
APM system connected the existing
concourse at the airport with theConsolidated Rental Car Facility(CONRAC).
The system has 3 station stops: one at theexisting concourse at the airport, one at theconvention center at the City of CollegePark, and one at CONRAC.

This system opened in September 2010. It isbased on the system of Changi InternationalAirport, Incheon Airport and Atlanta Airport. There
are 4 stations and a depot. The APM is operating
by unattended train operation from 5:00 am tomidnight.

LocationCentralTerminal

Station 4
CBI Bay

Location

ATO Station Device Box

Georgia International
Convention Center

Station 3North
Terminal
GATEWAYSTATION

Station 2

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INTERSTATECONRACSTATIONCPTC
STATIONSouth
Terminal
Station 1

Car Rental Facilities

Specifications (Operations Commencement)

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Specifications (Operations Commencement)

Length of the line

2.2 kmLength of the line

1.12 kmNo. of stations

3 stations + depot

No. of stations

4 stations + depot

No. of trains

6 sets / 2 cars

No. of trains

10 sets / 2 carsMax. Operation Speed

70 km/hMax. Operation Speed

55 km/h
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9 Miami MIA-Mover APM

10 Dubai International Airport APM

The MIA Mover APM, opened in 2011, is designed toquickly transport passengers between Miami
International Airport’s Main Terminal and the Miami
Central Station. This system maintains high safetyand reliability.

The Dubai International Airport APM Crystal Mover APM system,
opened in 2012, serves the underground level of the airport terminaland connect Concourses A and B. This is the first APM systemconstructed in the Middle East and verb tense as part of the airport’s
major airport expansion program.

Location
LocationCentralTerminal

Terminal 2

Terminal 1

North
Terminal

Concourse C

MIA Station

South
Terminal

Concourse B
Operation Control Center

Terminal 3

Concourse A
Miami Central Station

Specifications (Operations Commencement)

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Specifications (Operations Commencement)

Length of the line

2 km

Length of the line

1.3 kmNo. of stations

2 stations + depot

No. of stations

2 stations + depot

No. of trains

4 sets / 2 cars

No. of trains

2 sets / 4 cars , 2 sets / 5 cars

Max. Operation Speed

70 km/hMax. Operation Speed

53 km/h
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