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Using signal technology with high availability
Signalling technology/pole-mounted switch mechanism
Monitoring to ensure safe railway operation
Railway signalling and pole-mounted switch systems are crucial for safe and smooth operation of the whole railway system. The train driver relies on functioning signals. Bender can detect faults in the cabling quickly and cost-effectively during operation using an ISOMETER® insulation monitoring device and locate them automatically by means of insulation fault location systems. Downtimes are minimised and maintenance can be planned.
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Recommended systems for insulation monitoring:
Recommended systems for insulation fault location:
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
EN 61557-9
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 9: Equipment for insulation fault location in IT systems
IEC 60204-1
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
Points drive
Setting the right course for electrical safety
The points are controlled from the signal box, normally automatically on an electric/electronic basis. If an insulation fault occurs in the connection between the signal box and the points, this can be detected and reported very early by means of a Bender ISOMETER®. Thereby, downtimes can be minimised and the condition of the insulation can be continuously monitored.
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Product overview ISOMETER® | |
Brochure Predict and protect - signal power fault detection systems | |
Brochure Railway technology | |
Technical paper A giant on its way towards the future |
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring:
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
IEC 60204-1
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
Points heating
Safe heating of points in winter
Failure of the points into winter leads to unnecessary interruptions to operation and delays. Monitoring the controllers of points heating for faults, energy quality, energy requirements and load currents using measuring and monitoring relays enables smooth operation without disconnection. While the system is out of operation, monitoring is carried out as continuous offline measurement.
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Product overview ISOMETER® | |
Product overview Residual current monitoring | |
Product overview Power Quality | |
Flyer Power Quality | |
Brochure Railway technology |
Recommended systems for residual current monitoring:
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring - offline:
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring- online:
Recommended measuring and monitoring relais:
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
IEC 60204-1
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
Railway crossing/Safety installations
Safety first - also for barriers
Railway crossings are made safe by technical equipment. The train triggers the gates to open or close by driving over sensors. Failure of this safety equipment would bring the train to a stop or block crossing traffic. Securing with fault current monitoring devices or insulation monitoring devices helps avoid these problems.
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Product overview ISOMETER® | |
Brochure Predict and protect - signal power fault detection systems | |
Brochure Railway technology |
Recommended systems for residual current monitoring:
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring:
Approvals:
- EBA (IR125)
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
EN 61557-9
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 9: Equipment for insulation fault location in IT systems
Automatic train control system / European Train Control System (ETCS)
Safe train control in the international railway system
The automatic train control system (LZB) is a railway system which transfers drive parameters or drive orders to the train driver based on which they are to drive their vehicles. It also allows the monitoring of the driving behaviour of trains, especially at maximum speed. If necessary, it intervenes into the vehicle controller to initiate braking in order to avoid excessive speed. Automatic train control system can also be used for fully automated control of the driving and braking processes of trains. There is inductive data transfer between the vehicle and the travel route by means of a pair of cables laid between the rails (known as the line conductors). The power for each section is supplied via an unearthed AC 750 V system which is monitored using special ISOMETER®s. The power supply of the ETCS along the tracks is also set up as an unearthed system and requires continuous insulation monitoring.
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Product overview ISOMETER® | |
Brochure Predict and protect - signal power fault detection systems | |
Brochure Railway technology |
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring:
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
Track field illumination/Safety lights
Easier shunting on illuminated tracks
Emergency and safety lighting at passenger train stations as well as track field illumination are operated via unearthed power supplies. Insulation monitoring devices continuously monitor the condition of the insulation. Earthed system parts can be monitored for faults using residual current monitors. Switching to a redundant power supply can be done via the ATICS® product.
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Product overview ISOMETER® | |
Product overview Residual current monitoring | |
Flyer ATICS® | |
Brochure Railway technology |
Recommended systems for insulation monitoring:
Recommended systems for insulation fault location:
Recommended systems for residual current monitoring:
Recommended switching equipment:
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 v a.c. and 1 500 v d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 8: Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems
EN 61557-9
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. - Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures - Part 9: Equipment for insulation fault location in IT systems
DIN EN 1838
Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
Ril 813.05
Richtlinie DB - Beleuchtung, Starkstromanlagen und Brandschutz
Ril 954.9103
Richtlinie DB - Gleisfeldbeleuchtung