Keeping Metropolitan Line passengers moving with the latest signalling immunisation solutions
Andrew Wilkinson, regional managing director of Socomec, explains more about the company’s work with London Underground to develop signalling immunisation solutions.
R
ush hour misery caused by signal failures can lead to severe delays – sometimes leaving
passengers with no alternative but to seek other means of transport.
As part of ongoing programmes to reduce the frequency and severity of such incidents, Socomec has been chosen by London Underground (LU) to provide the latest automatic switching technology to ensure that when an electrical supply is unstable or fails, the supply is automatically switched to a stable supply.
In safe hands
As well as a track record in the deployment of critical power solutions for the rail sector – The IP+ Rail range is the first UPS system to attain an LU Product Registration, Certificate No. 1492 – Socomec’s low voltage switching components and protection systems are also proven in these typically hostile environments.
Our Power Control and Safety business has developed a range of low voltage switching components and protection systems designed to support vital rail applications, guaranteeing power availability.
Socomec’s Automatic and Static Transfer Switches (Statys and ATyS) enhance power availability and simplify
the
LU handles about 3.5 million passenger journeys per day, and the Metropolitan Line alone has an annual ridership of 67 million passengers.
A well-designed and maintained electrical infrastructure is vital for the smooth operation – and safety – of the Underground network. Through our development work, we recognised that the rail sector has not historically benefited from the latest low voltage integrated power technology that is available in industrial and data centre applications.
Rail points, telecommunications equipment and, of course, signals, are critical elements of the network’s architecture – and are relied upon every day.
At Socomec, we engineer solutions to precisely match our customers’ individual needs, under every possible working condition.
electrical architecture. Socomec’s
ATyS, now in its third generation, represents the very latest switching technology, providing vital support to emergency systems and signalling, guaranteeing alternate and standby power, and also complying with safety standards BS 9999: 2008 and BS 8519: 2010.
The ATyS 6e 250A deployed on the Metropolitan Line provides automatic transfer between electrical sources via a fully integrated switch; sensing and changeover is performed by the Socomec system.
Identical behaviour can be guaranteed, independent of the panel design and build. Furthermore, the system is field servicable; all electrical components can be serviced and replaced within the LU window of two hours.
The result
is a reliable fail-safe system that will keep LU’s passengers moving.
Supplied by two independent sources, Statys provides redundant power to mission critical loads, increasing the power supply availability by selecting the best quality power supply and preventing fault propagation.
With unprecedented numbers choosing to travel by rail, the reliability of installed systems is vital. Socomec’s rapid response engineering team has the necessary trackside training and accreditations to install and support equipment, throughout its lifecycle.
Customer-focused innovation
With significant investment in research and development, and innovation projects dedicated to the unique challenges faced by rail and mass transportation providers, Socomec is driving next generation technology development for the rail sector.
Whether planning a new installation or upgrading an existing facility, Socomec can develop unique low voltage electrical solutions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
T: +44 (0) 1285 86 33 00 E:
sarah.condie@
socomec.com W:
www.socomec.com
rail technology magazine Apr/May 14 | 99 Flexibility with control
Fuserbloc – a comprehensive range of fuse combination switches from 20 to 1250 Amp – protects people and key assets by preventing overloads and short circuits. The arc from a short circuit is contained, increasing safety for rail users and maintenance staff.
The reliable operation of safety systems, including fire protection and controlled access, is critical.
Socomec’s range of Sirco bypass and power distribution solutions protect passengers and staff as well as key assets. This patented load-break switching technology provides safety isolation for any low voltage circuit.
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