Meet Riotech’s x-SPI

x-SPI is a device that allows for traffic signal preemption through the use of an isolated RS-422/485 connection. The x-SPI system monitors the preemption status of the railroad crossing then transmits the information to compatible traffic controllers using the IEEE 1570 protocol.

Small black electronic device with "Riotech X-SPI Serial Preemption Interface," control buttons, and USB port.
  • Utilizes vital 1570-2002 IEEE standard for the Interface between the Rail Subsystem and the Highway Subsystem at a Highway Rail Intersection

  • 4- wire preemption interconnection between railroad and traffic signal

  • USB port for easy data management and firmware updates

  • Supports Advance Pedestrian Preemption

  • Supports Traffic Signal Status and Track Clearance outputs for railroad monitoring

  • Mappable system inputs

  • Supports remote preempt starts from station stops near crossings

  • B-1 relay mounting style

  • Supports up to 4 tracks

  • Integrated GPS for accurate local timekeeping

  • Menu-driven OLED display with easy-to-use interface

  • AREMA compliant

Key Features

Technical Specifications

Power

  • 8.5 to 18V dc (12 V dc nominal)

  • V dc Current ~ 250 mA with no output load

  • Fuse - 3.0 amps maximum; 3 AG type (slow-blow located in fuse holder mounted near power connector

Inputs

  • 12 Vital Inputs

    • Voltage - 7.5 to 30 V dc

    • Impedance - 1,100 ohm input resistance

    • Hysteresis - 1.2 V

Outputs

  • 4 vital outputs

    • Voltage - 12 V dc nominal

    • Impedance - 70 to 1,000 ohm loads

Output Protection

  • Optically isolated, transformer coupled, surge protected, poly-fused

Input Protection

  • Optically isolated, surge protected, poly-fused

Temperature

  • -40 to 180ºF (-40 to 82º C)

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth v2.1

Connectivity

  • 5000 V dc isolated RS-458 serial port

GPS

  • GPS SMA antenna connector

User interface

  • 6-button, with OLED display

Mounting

  • Shelf, relay rack options

Physical Dimensions

  • Length - 2.5 in (63.5mm)

  • Height - 6.437 in (163.499 mm); with relay mount 9.375 in (238.125 mm)

  • Depth - 8.625 in (219.075 mm)

  • Weight - 2.5 lbs (1.13398 kg)