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RELIANCE Intelligent ALCMS vs SafeDock A-VDGS
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Airport IT & Operations Systems.
Airport IT & Operations Systems
RELIANCE Intelligent ALCMS
by ADB SAFEGATE
Power-line-carrier individual light control and monitoring that brings stop-bar-level precision to every lamp on the airfield series circuit.
Airport IT & Operations Systems
SafeDock A-VDGS
by ADB SAFEGATE
Active infrared laser and 3D scanning docking guidance that steers pilots to a precise stop at any gate, in any weather.
| Cost of ownership | RELIANCE Intelligent ALCMS | SafeDock A-VDGS |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | RELIANCE Intelligent ALCMS | SafeDock A-VDGS |
|---|---|---|
| Communication method | Power-line carrier (PLC) on existing series circuit — no dedicated data cable | — |
| Frequency bands | 11 bands, 20–200 kHz | — |
| Data rate | Up to 8 kbps | — |
| Independent communication channels | Up to 176 | — |
| Addressable lights per circuit | Up to 600 (300 dual-channel remotes) | — |
| Circuit length | Up to 20 km roundtrip | — |
| Switching latency | < 1 second (multi-group command) | — |
| Series circuit current range | 1.8–6.6 A RMS | — |
| Series circuit voltage (max) | 5,000 V AC RMS | — |
| Remote operating temperature | -40 °C to +65 °C | — |
| Remote power consumption (max) | 8 W W | — |
| FAA compliance | L-890 AC 150/5345-56 (ETL Certified) | — |
| ICAO compliance | Annex 14 Vol. 1 paras. 5.3 & 8.3; Aerodrome Design Manual Part 5 | — |
| Military standard | UFC 3-353-01 para. 15-3 | — |
| Sensing technology | — | Infrared laser + 3D volumetric scanner (horizontal and vertical sweep) |
| Radar augmentation | — | Radar sensor (SafeDock X variant) for low-visibility performance |
| Apron object detection | — | ≥ 30 cm × 30 cm × 30 cm |
| Digital stop countdown activation | — | ~15 m from stop point |
| Display type | — | Full-colour LED (also functions as RIDS) |
| Aircraft discrimination | — | Type and subtype, including both sides of centreline |
| Integration | — | AODB, ESB, airline DCS via SafeControl Apron Management |
| Installed base | — | Over 12,000 units on six continents |
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