20 – 22 May 2014 Earls Court 2, London
Visitors to the Frauscher UK stand will be able to learn more about the Frauscher Advanced Counter (FAdC®), the latest generation of axle counting systems, which features a serial interface. The FAdC offers substantial innovations to the operator, such as the implementation of counting head control, supervisory track sections and axle counting algorithms which are all design features within one interface board, the Frauscher Advanced Evaluation Board (AEB). The AEB not only evaluates a wheel sensor, it also counts axles and provides the track clear/track occupied indication which can then be output by a vital protocol or by a fail-safe relay interface. Frauscher says that since its 2010 launch, the FAdC has
generated considerable interest. This followed a challenging development phase, as the firm’s Head of Product Management Martin Rosenberger explains: "We were initially faced with the complex challenge of coordinating the wishes and concepts of our global customers and the ideas of our engineers with regard to future developments. Our aim was to design a generic product suitable for all customer- specific configurations and all of the applications known and conceivable to us to enable us to ensure the lowest life-cycle costs. We were successful in achieving this and we were also able to integrate a range of ground-breaking functionalities that can be configured upon request, without the need to change system components.” Frauscher’s development department is currently
carrying out intensive work on FAdC Release 2 with even more functionalities, where several customer-specific
Frauscher RSR123 wheel sensors are a key component of the firm’s FAdC axle counting systems
software interfaces will be systematically fine-tuned during implementation.
The first UK application of FAdC was in cooperation with
Invensys Rail, which in 2011 was awarded a Network Rail contract to modernise the signalling technology for the line between Crewe and Shrewsbury. This was the first Invensys project using its newly developed Modular Signalling System. Frauscher is now working with Atkins on the Cardiff Area Signalling Renewal (CASR) project, which will see more than 750 RSR123 wheel sensors installed, along with the FAdC axle counting system.
Network Rail-approved enclosures
Rittal will be exhibiting a range of Network Rail- approved outdoor enclosure systems that are used extensively in Long Line PA applications and are now being utilised for other applications, such as level crossing control. Features include
lightweight AlMg3 construction providing easy siting and exceptional corrosion resistance. The double-walled aluminium- clad enclosures with fan and filter cooling and anti-graffiti Ri-Nano paint finish are fitted with 19” angles front and
rear, equipped with fan trays, light units and door mounted switches, telescopic shelves, heaters and temperature controllers. There is a choice of pre-cast lightweight modular concrete plinths for the enclosure or Rittal special stainless steel adaptor plinths for direct mounting onto existing Network Rail bases. Also featured will be Rittal’s
CS Toptec IP55-rated outdoor enclosures, centred around a stainless steel TS 8 form frame that can be stripped down to enable maximum access during equipment
installation. Space between panels is minimised to prevent use of tools to gain access, and hinges on both front and rear doors are also hidden from view. Available in steel or aluminium, the twin- walled CS Toptec is effectively a weather-proof 19” rack, designed for the universal mounting of standard rack- mount electronic equipment. Rittal will also be promoting pre-cast concrete base/plinths for outdoor free-standing enclosures. These have been developed to simplify installation and eliminate
Low voltage power for infrastructure
In the field of high performance critical power Socomec will present its IP+ Rail UPS equipment, which provides optimum energy efficiency in the most challenging rail operating environments. The EMergency UPS range protects passengers and staff in the event of a major power failure or incident, providing emergency lighting and guaranteeing the performance of other emergency systems, while the company’s OLI range of equipment delivers energy availability, taking inputs from both a 25kV for overhead line as well as a 400V AC mains supply.
Socomec claims an unrivalled reputation in the field of low voltage switching components and protection systems. For
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standby and dual power supplies Socomec will feature its Statys and Atys products, a range of manual and automatic transfer and bypass switches from 16 to 3,200A. These provide vital support to emergency systems and signalling, guaranteeing alternate and standby power availability. Its Fuserbloc fuse combination systems from 20 to 1,250A protect against overload and provide local safety isolation, while its latest energy management systems, Countis and Diris, improve both energy quality and efficiency via a wide range of high functionality single- and three- phase active energy meters, power measurement devices and network analysers – all for use with Socomec’s Vertelis software.
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the need to pour concrete on site. Manufactured from a specially developed light, untreated concrete, the units are 1m high when assembled and ideally fit a 700mm deep excavation. The front and rear plinths are screw fastened from inside and can be quickly and easily fitted together in situ. In addition Rittal will also be demonstrating a range of IP55-rated 19” racks suitable for housing communications, data infrastructure, CCTV, voice & data and signalling applications.
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