Terrafix Interface Unit

The TIU is the newly designed robust intelligent interface unit.

A powerful multi- functional unit the TIU acts as a hub for in-vehicle applications. It incorporates a highly accurate 16 channel GPS receiver, internal GPRS/GSM modem and a memory card for data logging.

The TIU is software configurable so that it can be customised to specific applications and operational enviroments. It also allows a hands free kit or equivalent microphone system to be plugged into the GSM unit providing the user with voice capability.

The TIU has been successfully installed in 500+ emergency vehicles in Scottish Ambulance service where extreme operational conditions are par for the course.

Scottish Ambulance Service Selected Terrafix To Provide The 1st GPRS Automatic Vehicle System

2002 saw Scottish Ambulance Service and Terrafix joining forces to provide one of the largest ambulance services in the world with Automatic Vehicle Location System utilising the latest in communication technology.

Utilising GPRS communications, the AVL system will cover the whole landmass of Scotland and associated islands with a full vehicle tracking solution.

Adrian Lucas, Chief Executive of Scottish Ambulance expressed his satisfaction with placing his contract with Terrafix by saying,

"We have now ensured that the Service will be able to track all our vehicles throughout our entire operational area, as we predicted some months ago. The selection of the Terrafix system utilising GPRS also allows us to expand the system in the future to full mobile data capability."

Initially 500 frontline emergency vehicles are fitted with AVL. It is expected that this will eventually expand to cover all the ambulance service vehicles both emergency and non-emergency. This will mean that approximately 1100 vehicles will be equipped.

Using GPRS will allow Scottish Ambulance to update their vehicle positions every 13 seconds under all operational conditions!

John Rosson, Managing Director of Terrafix says,

"This is a significant contract for the company both in terms of its size and use of new technology. This will allow other emergency services to benefit from the cost effective high speed tracking."