Application of Arduino-based Control System Hydraulic Barricades to Improve Safety at Level Crossing Safety
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https://doi.org/10.54518/rh.5.3.2025.670Keywords:
Arduino Uno, Barricade, Internet of Things, Level Crossing Automation, Microcontroller, Railway SafetyAbstract
Level crossings in Indonesia, particularly unguarded ones, experience frequent accidents, necessitating innovative safety solutions. This study aims to develop a servo-driven barricade system using an Arduino Uno microcontroller and infrared sensors to enhance safety at level crossings by preventing vehicle crossings during train passages. The research was conducted through a structured process involving both online coordination via communication platforms and offline activities at the Faculty of Transportation and Logistics Engineering, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, and a vendor in Ciputat from April to August 2024. The methodology encompassed problem identification, conceptualization, system design with a 1:50 scale miniature, prototyping of a 1:10 scale iron barricade, testing in controlled environments, and evaluation of sensor and servo motor performance. Findings indicate that the system consistently detected train arrivals with 100% sensor accuracy and actuated barricades within 2 seconds, effectively blocking traffic in simulations and miniature tests. This research concludes that the servo-driven barricade system offers significant potential to improve safety at level crossings, with recommendations for field trials to assess environmental resilience and integration with Internet of Things technology for real-time monitoring to enhance scalability and effectiveness.
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