IRMA Matrix UP

IRMA Matrix UP

Proven sensor technology. AI-powered analysis. Securely connected.

The new IRMA Matrix UP captures passengers boarding and alighting at the vehicle door and provides reliable counting data for planning and operations. Designed for bus applications in public transport, the sensor is easy to install, configure digitally and integrate into existing vehicle, backend and platform environments.

PRECISE COUNTING DATA
3D passenger counting with AI-powered analysis High accuracy, even in crowded conditions and complex doorway situations Reliable data for planning, operations, and occupancy analysis

  • 3D passenger counting with AI-powered analysis

  • High accuracy, even in crowded conditions and complex doorway situations

  • Reliable data for planning, operations, and occupancy analysis

EASY INTEGRATION
Easy installation with an integrated mounting system Digital configuration and rapid commissioning Configuration import/export for device replacement and fleet-wide deployment

  • Easy installation with an integrated mounting system

  • Digital configuration and rapid commissioning

  • Configuration import/export for device replacement and fleet-wide deployment

SECURE AND ROBUST OPERATION
Secure system operation through signed firmware, secure updates, and role-based access Reliable counting even in darkness thanks to active infrared illumination Proven sensor design for use at vehicle doors

  • Secure system operation through signed firmware, secure updates, and role-based access

  • Reliable counting even in darkness thanks to active infrared illumination

  • Proven sensor design for use at vehicle doors

CONNECTED SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Flexible integration with vehicle, backend, and platform systems Support for relevant standards such as IBIS-IP, ITxPT, and QIP Ready for integration with digital operations platforms

  • Flexible integration with vehicle, backend, and platform systems

  • Support for relevant standards such as IBIS-IP, ITxPT, and QIP

  • Ready for integration with digital operations platforms

Counting at the point where every journey begins

Installed above the vehicle door, IRMA Matrix UP uses the Time-of-Flight principle to measure the distance to people. The sensor generates precise 3D data and processes it automatically using intelligent, AI-supported evaluation. It detects boarding and alighting passengers and makes the resulting counting data available for connected vehicle, backend and platform environments.

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Passenger data for planning and day-to-day operations

Passenger counts and real-time occupancy data support a wide range of public transport use cases.

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At a glance
Dimensions (W x H x L)

Surface-mounted version: 165.5 × 53 × 22
Flush-mounted version: 188 × 58 × 22

Housing

Die-cast aluminium housing, optical openings made from polycarbonate

Protection class

with sCON-S: IP65
with sCON-F: IP54

Interface / connection

Ethernet: D-coded M12 connector, 100 Mbps
Power: A-coded M12 connector, or open cable ends, or PoE
Input: A-coded M12 connector, or open cable ends

Complicance

CE: RoHS, EMC
EMC: ECE R10
Fire safety: ECE R118
Cybersecurity: IEC 62443-4-2

Vehicle Integration / System Architecture:

ITxPT, IBIS-IP (VDV 301), QIP, UIP Retrofit, Mobility Management Platform

Power supply

With sCON-S-ETH or sCON-F-ETH: 24 VDC
With sCON-F-POE: PoE

Weight

460 – 675 g

Pixel

500 pixel

MTBF

1.240.000 h

Minimum illumination (ambient light)

0 LUX

Installation height

1.8 to 2.4 m

Counting accuracy

up to 98%

Input

1 (not available with PoE)

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions

What is IRMA Matrix UP?
IRMA Matrix UP is an Automatic Passenger Counting sensor for bus applications in public transport. It detects boarding and alighting passengers and provides counting data for planning and operations.

IRMA Matrix UP is an Automatic Passenger Counting sensor for bus applications in public transport. It detects boarding and alighting passengers and provides counting data for planning and operations.

How does the sensor count passengers?
IRMA Matrix UP uses the Time-of-Flight principle to measure distances from emitted light pulses and generate 3D data. The data is processed automatically using intelligent, AI-supported evaluation.

IRMA Matrix UP uses the Time-of-Flight principle to measure distances from emitted light pulses and generate 3D data. The data is processed automatically using intelligent, AI-supported evaluation.

What counting accuracy is specified?
The counting accuracy of IRMA Matrix UP is up to 98%.

The counting accuracy of IRMA Matrix UP is up to 98%.

Can it operate in darkness?
Active infrared illumination enables reliable passenger counting in complete darkness, with no ambient lighting required (0 lux).

Active infrared illumination enables reliable passenger counting in complete darkness, with no ambient lighting required (0 lux).

Which installation options are available?
IRMA Matrix UP is available in three installation options: surface mounting with sCON-S, flush mounting with sCON-S, and flush mounting with sCON-F.

IRMA Matrix UP is available in three installation options: surface mounting with sCON-S, flush mounting with sCON-S, and flush mounting with sCON-F.

Which interfaces and standards are supported?
IRMA Matrix UP supports 100 Mbit/s Ethernet via an M12 D-coded connection, power via M12 A-coded connection or open ends, an input connection, and PoE depending on the version. It supports ITxPT, IBIS-IP (VDV 301), QIP, and UIP Retrofit.

IRMA Matrix UP supports 100 Mbit/s Ethernet via an M12 D-coded connection, power via M12 A-coded connection or open ends, an input connection, and PoE depending on the version. It supports ITxPT, IBIS-IP (VDV 301), QIP, and UIP Retrofit.

How is the sensor configured?
IRMA Matrix UP is configured digitally through a web interface. Configurations can be imported and exported to support device replacement and series installation.

IRMA Matrix UP is configured digitally through a web interface. Configurations can be imported and exported to support device replacement and series installation.