Supplier
ADB SAFEGATE
ADB Safegate Safedock A-VDGS
Advanced visual docking guidance for precise stand approach.
Safedock is an advanced visual docking guidance system (A-VDGS) that uses laser scanning to guide aircraft to the precise stopping point on the stand. It confirms aircraft type, verifies centreline and cross-scans for obstructions. Widely deployed at GCC mega-hubs as part of ADB's integrated airfield and apron control ecosystem.
ADB Safegate Safedock A-VDGS
windsocks · airfield · lighting
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- windsocks airfield lighting
- Launched
- 2015
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 5
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Sensor | Dual laser scanner, high-res LED display |
| Aircraft types | Turboprops through A380 UHC |
| Guidance precision | ± 10 cm longitudinal |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Power draw | ~200 W operating |
| Integration protocols | ACDM, AODB over TCP/IP |
| Obstacle detection | Cross-scan across envelope |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +55 °C |
Compatibility
Works with
- Feeds A-CDM milestones into AODB (Amadeus, SITA, others)
- Pairs with TK Elevator, ADELTE and JBT jet bridges
- Interfaces with tower A-SMGCS and apron management
- Supports fleet-wide profile updates (e.g. new A321XLR)
Certifications
Approvals
ICAO Annex 14 advisory
CE
ISO 9001
IP65
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Stand allocation on widebody piers.
Use case 2
Nighttime and low-visibility docking.
Use case 3
Self-docking support with automated brakes release.
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