Control: Solutions

RailComm provides Control Solutions to interface and command a variety of field devices.

Universal Power Switch Controller

  • Increase productivity through remote control of switches, derails, blue flags and other railroad appurtenances.

  • Flexible Universal Switch Controller provides remote control to any power switch used today including the Model 3000LP “HydraSwitch”

  • Improve yard fluidity by optimizing switching operation with any mix of RailComm USC™ control methods, including: Handheld Voice Radio, Handheld PDA device, Outdoor-Rated Control Panel or Office Computer (PC and redundant server)

Switch/3rd Rail Heater

  • Efficient method for operating and monitoring multiple switch heaters, snow melters, and 3rd rail heaters from a central location.

  • All of your switch and 3rd rail heaters can be operated automatically via remote control from a centrally located workstation.

  • Switch/3rd Rail Heater Remote Controller significantly reduces energy costs because heaters are energized only when necessary through RailComm’s configurable DOC® control software.

Blue Flag Indicators

  • Blue Flag Indicator utilizes radio remote control to remotely activate blue LED light indications, installed wherever flagging protection is required.

  • Remote control blue flag indicators are utilized on the mainline and in the yard to protect any mechanical maintenance, repair, and fueling operation.

  • Conveniently located control panel commands multiple blue flags on all sets of tracks, protecting the front and rear of the train undergoing maintenance.

  • Modular, radio-controlled indicators and outdoor-rated control panels: all conveniently located to match operating requirements

  • Designed for solar power: but can be converted if AC power is available

Isolation Modules
  • The RailComm® Isolation Module provides a low cost solution for isolating power and serial communication ground connections.

  • Supplies an isolated +12VDC output at up to 1.0 A that can be used to power a data radio or other serial communication device.

  • Two optically isolated serial communications channels.

  • Each channel can be configured independently for RS232 (single-ended) or RS422 (differential) communications

  • Wall or panel-mountable

Remote Control Derail System

  • Wireless Remote Control Derail system is a fully automated protection system, used to control derails and blue flags with railroad proven and secure coded spread spectrum RF technology.

  • Remote Control Derails by computer or push button control panel.

  • Automatic logging complies with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules.

  • Derail Blue Flag Protection provides clear indication of Derail engagement.

 

AT A GLANCE

RailComm is a premier supplier of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology  solutions for freight railroad, passenger rail and industrial operations throughout North America.

CONTACT US

Call RailComm toll-free today to learn more at
877-724-5266.

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