Blue Flag Automation Provides Remote Control Flagging Protection 

September 8, 2006 – Wireless remote control Blue Flag Indication (BFI™) systems from RailComm provide remote controlled flagging protection for maintenance, repair and fueling operations. The system eliminates driving to both ends of a train to manually place and later remove a blue flag.

 

With RailComm’s Blue Flag automation system, once a train pulls into the assigned location, the blue flags are remotely turned on using RADiANT™ data radio technology and control cabinets on each end of the blue flag zone. Remote control of blue flags can be achieved through a central PC located in the Yard Tower or using a control panel in the yard area.

 

Using RailComm’s Blue Flag Automation System, users control blue flags from a central PC using DOC® (Domain Operations Controller) software and/or using a control panel in the yard area. Field control panels use LEDs to visually display status of blue flags. Keypads on the control panel provide an option for data entry, and security for turning the system on and off using a password. An optional key lock offers another method for security.


In addition to controlling the blue flags, the DOC® software also provides the option to log the name and trade of each craft controlling the flag, along with the date and time of blue flag activity. This information can be used in FRA reporting and eliminates the need for a manual logging process.


LED light indicators are visible in daylight or night time conditions. The RailComm BFI™ can be configured as a bidirectional indicator, utilizing two blue LED indicators, or as a unidirectional indicator using one blue LED indicator.

 

For more information, contact RailComm, Inc., 1387 Fairport Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Phone: 585-377-3360. Website: www.railcomm.com

About RailComm

RailComm, Inc. provides Machine-to-Machine Command, Control, Communication and Information (M2M/C3i) solutions for our railroad and industrial clients throughout North America. We integrate our intelligent embedded controllers with existing field-based appliances and communicate remote control/status information to central and/or distributed control platforms such as our server-based platform, and our line of industrial indoor/outdoor control panels. DOC® provides a networked platform for data acquisition, command/control decision logic, and extensible/scaleable architecture to support a wide variety of customer specific applications. RailComm control panels can be configured as standalone controllers or can be integrated with a DOC® system.

RailComm control systems are installed on most Class 1 railroads throughout North America, as well as dozens of Passenger Rail, Short Line and Regional railroads.

Contact Information:

RailComm, Inc.
Sean Gleeson
585-377-3360 x125
sales@railcomm.com

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RailComm, Inc.
1387 Fairport Rd.
Fairport, NY 14450

585-377-3360 x125

sgleeson@
railcomm.com

 

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