Key Operational
features of High Performance Switch Actuation System
- More reliable than existing m/c's = improved
train performance
- Able to provide data to condition monitoring
systems
- Lower maintenance
- Lower whole life costs
- High speed traffic potential
- Machine tampable
Design Features
- In-sleeper design
- Contact-free rail detection using linear
transducers
- DC Brushless motor
- Electronic control
- Reduction gearbox/leadscrew drive arrangement
- Rails locked in position by leadscrew/duplex
brakes
- Duplex detection of all "safety critical"
features
- Hand-held computer for commissioning /diagnostics
- Tolerant of gauge spread (with safe limits)
- Tolerant of rail creep
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