KATHREIN Solutions' RFID Technology Supports Major ITS Infrastructure Project in Brazil

Modern free-flow toll systems for the Rodoanel Norte in São Paulo – KATHREIN Solutions is supplying high-performance RFID hardware for implementation by its technology partner, Movyon.

The opening of the first section of the Rodoanel Norte marked a significant milestone for transportation infrastructure in São Paulo, Brazil. This large-scale infrastructure project is designed to improve traffic flow, relieve congestion on inner-city roads, and make logistics more efficient in one of South America’s most important economic regions. The Rodoanel Norte forms the northern section of the highway ring road around the São Paulo metropolitan area. With a total length of approximately 44 kilometers and an investment of about 3.4 billion Brazilian reais, it is one of the region’s most significant road infrastructure projects.

A key component of the new highway link is a modern multi-lane free-flow toll system (MLFF) developed by KATHREIN's partner and ITS specialist Movyon was implemented.

 

Efficient Toll Collection Using RFID Technology

Unlike conventional toll stations, in multi-lane free-flow systems, the RFID devices are mounted on gantries above the roadway. To implement the automatic vehicle identification system, the Italian integrator Movyon relied on RFID technology from KATHREIN Solutions.

The RRU 7800 RFID readers and the WideRange 40° PRO antennas were used. The RRU 7800 was developed specifically for Brazil’s RFID toll infrastructure and supports the UHF RFID communication protocol ARTEFATO SJ-5511, which is used in Brazilian toll systems for electronic vehicle identification. In addition, these readers support the international EPC Gen2 standards.

When vehicles pass under the gantries, the RFID readers communicate wirelessly with the transponders mounted on the vehicles and capture their identification data. They enable reliable vehicle identification and thus support automated and efficient toll processing. Precise reading results and high system availability are essential, especially at high traffic speeds and with heavy traffic volumes.

 

«We are proud that our Movyon RFID hardware is supporting this important infrastructure project,» said Stoyan Iliev, CTO at KATHREIN Solutions. «Movyon’s deep expertise in toll collection and ITS integration, combined with the reliable performance of our RFID hardware, helps enable an efficient free-flow infrastructure in challenging traffic environments.»

 

The result is a modern toll infrastructure that supports a continuous flow of traffic, reduces wait times, and lays the foundation for scalable ITS Applications achieves. The successful implementation of the project underscores the importance of effective technology partnerships in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems.