Project: Demirkapı Tunnel Electromechanical System Communication

Distributor & Partner: GSL Engineerin

End User: General Directorate of Highways / 13th Regional Directorate of Highways

Modern intelligent transportation systems demand multi-layered technological solutions for the safe and efficient operation of large infrastructures like tunnels and bridges. Within these complex structures, various electromechanical systems perform vital functions such as traffic management, security, environmental control, and energy distribution. For example, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems continuously monitor traffic flow and incidents, Telecontrol units remotely manage equipment like lighting and ventilation, central Traffic Control Centers (TKM) collect and analyze all this data, and Electrical Distribution Buildings (EDB) manage the tunnel's energy flow. These are among the principal systems.

The uninterrupted operation of these seemingly independent yet tightly integrated systems, and the instantaneous transmission of their high-volume data to the central hub, depends on a robust communication infrastructure. It's critical that there is no data loss in these systems or in their communication. Therefore, it's essential to use hardware that is durable enough to withstand challenging environmental conditions, meets system requirements, and supports redundant communication.

In line with these needs, the Demirkapı Tunnel Project, carried out by the 13th Regional Directorate of Highways, required reliable data collection from all electromechanical systems (CCTV, Telecontrol, EDB, TKM) inside the tunnel without any loss. This requirement highlighted the importance of establishing an integrated and uninterrupted communication backbone as a fundamental step in bringing the project to life.