Time Lines
Phase 1 – Requirement Finalization & System Design (3 Weeks)
| Week | Task | Description | Deliverable (Internal) | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Requirement Finalization | Finalize system requirements including wagon counting accuracy, load profiling logic, speed/ETA calculation, train ID association, deployment constraints, and site inputs. | Final Requirement Document | Hardware + Firmware Team |
| Week 2 | Component Selection & Architecture Finalization | Finalize selection of 3D LiDAR, distance LiDAR, AI LPR camera, edge controller, Wi-Fi modules, and overall system architecture. | Approved BoM | Hardware Team |
| Week 3 | Schematic & Firmware Architecture Design | Complete hardware schematics and define firmware architecture for multi-sensor acquisition, synchronization, and data correlation. | Schematic + Firmware Design Document | Hardware + Firmware Team |
Phase 2 – Prototype Development & Firmware Implementation (5 Weeks)
| Week | Task | Description | Deliverable (Internal) | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | PCB Layout & Design Finalization | 4-layer PCB layout optimized for LiDAR interfaces, EMI/ESD protection, and outdoor operation. | PCB Layout Files | Hardware Team |
| Week 5 | Component Procurement | Procurement of approved sensors, camera units, edge controller components, and networking hardware. | Stocked Components | Procurement Team |
| Week 6 | PCB Fabrication & Assembly – Batch 1 | Manufacture and assemble first batch of prototype edge controller units. | Assembled Units | Production Team |
| Week 7 | Bring-Up & Hardware Validation | Power-on validation, LiDAR bring-up, camera triggering, and Wi-Fi connectivity testing. | Initial Bring-Up Report | Hardware Team |
| Week 8 | Firmware Development – Core Features | Implementation of sensor data capture, wagon segmentation logic, speed detection, and data upload. | Test Firmware Build | Firmware Team |
Phase 3 – Integration, Testing & Field Deployment (4 Weeks)
| Week | Task | Description | Deliverable (Internal) | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | System Integration & Functional Testing | Integrated validation of wagon counting, load detection, sensor synchronization, and data integrity. | Functional Test Report | Hardware + Firmware Team |
| Week 10 | Internal Lab & Environmental Testing | Environmental, vibration, dust, and continuous operation testing under simulated rail conditions. | Internal Test Report | Firmware + Hardware Team |
| Week 11 | Field Installation & Calibration | Trackside installation, sensor alignment, calibration, and commissioning. | Deployment Report | Deployment Team |
| Week 12 | Field Performance Validation | Validation of wagon count accuracy, load classification, speed/ETA accuracy, and network reliability. | Field Test Report | Firmware Team |
Phase 4 – Optimization & Handover (2 Weeks)
| Week | Task | Description | Deliverable (Internal) | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 13 | Performance Optimization & Issue Resolution | Resolution of field-identified issues, algorithm tuning, and stability improvements. | Resolution Log | Hardware + Firmware Team |
| Week 14 | Documentation, Pre‑Compliance & Handover | Preparation of CE pre-compliance documents, system documentation, and formal handover. | Certification Package | Technical Architecture Team |