Ente Autonomo Volturno

EAV wanted to integrate all station subsystems—including:

• Fire alarm systems
• Closed circuit TV diagnostics
• Security access diagnostics
• Escalators
• Elevators
• Electrical cabinets
• Other essential infrastructure

—into a single SCADA platform. The agency therefore needed an automation system and software capable of tracking all operational data and providing superior visualization to help personnel manage and control every aspect of operations.

EAV selected system integrator and design consultant AsiWork S.r.l. to handle system design and specification, as well as installation, configuration, commissioning, and service. Based in Rome, Italy, AsiWork develops efficient and functional operational systems and employs experts with experience in a wide range of industrial and infrastructure sectors, including railway stations, subways, tunnels, and buildings. AsiWork chose Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions software because they have worked with the company since 1987 and trust both the technology and the partnership.

The project with EAV has been evolving since 2012. AsiWork first provided a SCADA system for several railway stations on Naples’ “Circumflegrea” line. The initiative includes planned upgrades, new implementations, and expansions to other stations along the “Circumflegrea and Cumana” lines. To date, AsiWork has designed, built, and installed SCADA systems at:

• Pianura Station
• La Trencia Station
• Traiano Station
• Soccavo Station
• Montesanto Station

The work involved engineering the entire SCADA system, configuring PLCs, constructing automation and control panels, creating video pages for the supervision systems, and setting up alarms and trends for both local and remote operational management.

The project began with GENESIS32™, which interfaced with ABB PLCs and station systems—such as fire control panels, access control, CCTV, gates, ticketing, escalators, and elevators—using OPC protocols from Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions products, as well as serial Modbus, Modbus TCP, and web services. In 2015, AsiWork proposed and implemented an upgrade from GENESIS32 to GENESIS64, replacing PC hardware and CPUs connected to ABB PLCs.

Thanks to the tools provided by Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, the transition to GENESIS64 was smooth and problem-free. Today, the system architecture varies by station, with some using local servers and others running client–server setups. For centralized supervision, a GENESIS64 development station was installed on a virtual server, along with WebHMI licenses, at the EAV control center in Piazza Garibaldi. The GENESIS64 system now monitors approximately 4,000 hardware and software data points each day.

• GENESIS64™
• OPC Modbus Ethernet GENESIS

The Ente Autonomo Volturno has achieved measurable, real-time improvements since implementing GENESIS64:

• Centralized Monitoring and Control – EAV can now remotely monitor and control all railway stations, improving both safety and operational efficiency across the network.
• Faster, Smarter Maintenance Response – With WebHMI, maintenance managers can view alarms and anomalies for any station directly from their office computers. This enables them to dispatch the most appropriate emergency personnel based on the specific issue, ensuring resources are used more effectively.
• Optimized Deployment Times – By using GENESIS64 exclusively, AsiWork streamlined system deployment, reducing setup times and accelerating project completion.

These capabilities have not only enhanced daily operations but also strengthened EAV’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to any situation across its rail infrastructure.

The Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV) continues to invest in expanding and modernizing its rail network through advanced SCADA integration. Upcoming initiatives include:

• Implementing additional SCADA systems for railway stations along the Cumana and Circumflegrea lines to further unify monitoring and control capabilities across the network.
• Building and installing a SCADA system for the Monte Sant’Angelo station in 2022, adding approximately 2,000 new data points to enhance operational visibility and control.
• Building and installing a SCADA system for the Baia station on the Cumana line to extend centralized monitoring and improve passenger service reliability.

Beyond these immediate projects, AsiWork is actively participating in the engineering and system architecture for additional railway and metro stations in Naples. These developments, planned for the coming years, will continue to expand EAV’s capabilities, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and more resilient transportation network for the region.