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)
USC

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.
Switch/3rd Rail Heater

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.
BFI

BFI Panel

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.