UGL Driver’s Desk Panel System

Phase 1 — Design & Prototyping (2016)

ART began design and prototyping for UGL’s driver’s desk panel system in 2016, developing bespoke solutions across illuminated panels, signal isolation, and calibration infrastructure. The initial per-desk scope delivered:

• Prototype solutions for client evaluation
• 5 fully populated, illuminated, and loomed panels with Harting connectors for efficient installation and hot-swap capability
• Blue LED backlit indication for rotary knobs — a patented ART design
• Mating looms for all illuminated panels
• 3 non-illuminated panels
• 2 mixed signal isolator units
• 2 analogue signal isolator units
• 1 backlight power supply module
• 1 calibration backplane for existing speedometers

32 consists (64 sets) were delivered to UGL in 2020.

Phase 2 — ATP Integration & Fleet Expansion (2021)

Following the initial delivery, ART was engaged by TfNSW and Ricardo Rail in 2021 to upgrade the panel system to meet evolving operational requirements. This scope covered:

• Prototype solutions incorporating ATP buttons and revised panel dimensions for TfNSW and Ricardo Rail review
• Rework of all 32 existing consists to the updated specification
• Supply of new panels for an additional 20 consists to fulfil the complete Tangara fleet
• Design and supply of 110 Driver Trainer Speedometers