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Frauscher News 05 EN
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SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
www.frauscher.com
One step ahead of failures -FDS diagnostics system by Frauscher
FRAUSCHER
NEWSEdition 05 - April 2010
Design and confi guration
The FDS diagnostics system by Frau-
scher is tailored to the size of each
installation. The application can be
quickly and easily expanded.
The components to be diagnosed (ACB
axle counting board, IMC evaluation
board, etc.) are connected to a bus
transfer entity (BTE) using a RJ45
patch cable (fi gures 1 and 2). The
main task of the BTE is to ensure
galvanic isolation and the absence of
reactive effects on the axle counting
system. Upon request this unit, which
can handle up to four components to
be diagnosed, will edit the diagnostics
data received for the logging processor
(LOG processor). The processor collects
all diagnostics data and edits it for
the „outside world“. Autonomous data
management depending on installation
requirements is ensured.
Interfaces and compatibility
The Ethernet interface used represents
a conventional and multi-purpose link,
which affords, by means of a Web
browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox, etc.) the retrieval of all current
and stored diagnostic and statistical
One step ahead of failures -FDS diagnostics system by Frauscher
Preface
An important task of railway infrastruc-
ture companies is the maintenance and
fault clearance of their signaling sys-
tems. These activities are not only the
basis for secure, reliable and punctual
railway services, but also the source
of a signifi cant percentage of cost and
expenditure. Therefore, it has been our
goal for many years to continuously
increase maintenance effi ciency and
reduce the cost of maintenance and
fault clearance. An important component
for such a strategy is the use of a
modern diagnostics system such as
the new FDS diagnostics system by
Frauscher. In terms of objectives and
results our development was focused
on three areas:
1. Overall reduction of maintenance
cost
Even axle counting systems by Frau-
scher do require cyclic maintenance
activities, although to a rather limited
extent. Due to FDS, part of them can
be performed comfortably‚ “from the
offi ce chair“ (e.g. measurement of wheel
sensor current, etc.), thereby allowing
reduction of regular on-site presence
to a minimum.
2. Preventive maintenance (prior to
failures)
By means of preventive alarm messages
(e.g. loosened wheel sensor mounting
unit) it is possible to be warned in
advance of a possible fault.
User interface
After input of the LOG processor‘s
address (IP, URL) into a Web browser
the FDS login screen is displayed.
This screen affords a three-level user
access with different access rights. The
language option can also be selected
in this screen.
The following overview provides a
general summary regarding status and
Figure 1: Web-based user interface offe-ring numerous navigation and display options
data. Furthermore, there is the pos-
sibility to access diagnostics data via
GSM/GPRS etc. Notifi cations by SMS or
e-mail complete the interface portfolio.
The diagnostics and statistics data
acquired may additionally be edited and
sent as XML telegrams to higher-ranking
diagnostic management systems (e.g.
ESDIS in Austria).
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Figure 2: Interfaces of the FDS diagnostics system by Frauscher
3. Fast and effi cient fault clearance
Inductive wheel sensors and processor
controlled axle counting systems are
subject to a number of technical and
operational infl uences, which may result
in the most diverse fault messages.
FDS provides maintenance staff that is
not locally stationed, with the possibility
of remote diagnostics. This affords the
analysis of the fault (error code, fault
environment) and the effective fault
downtime can be considerably shor-
tened by target-oriented fault clearance.
Thanks to the application of future-
proof interfaces, the system will also
be capable to be integrated into future
generations of axle counting systems
by Frauscher.
The FDS diagnostics system by Frau-
scher is currently under trial. Compre-
hensive fi eld tests in various countries
as well as pilot projects have proven
its suitability for daily use and its cost
reduction benefi ts for customers.
In future, the FDS diagnostics system
by Frauscher will be offered as a
client-specifi c confi gurable component
and deployed in combination with the
ACS2000 Axle Counting System by
Frauscher. Offi cial presentation to the
public is scheduled at the InnoTrans
Trade Fair in Berlin. Delivery is to start
in the second half of 2010.
Yours Sincerely
Michael Thiel
present conditions of the overall system.
Next to the components implemented,
status information is provided by a se-
maphore function. Additional information
such as alarm and fault codes or the
effective number of axles counted in
is also displayed.
A mouse-click on the relevant compo-
nent opens further and more detailed
information. In case of a waiting alarm
or fault message, the detailed fault code
or fault information of the corresponding
component is displayed. This display
affords valuable information of the
possible cause of the alarm or fault
and simultaneously provides hints/clues
for its clearance. Unlimited diagnostics
down to fi eld level is thus possible.
Based on this primary information, the
maintenance staff can optimize its pre-
parations (necessary spares, operative
failure, maintenance problems, etc.).
Diagnostic and statistical dataEach component linked to FDS provides
abundant data, displayed on the user
interface.
For instance:
Component (type, software, serial
number), component status (number of
axles, alarm or error code), last axle
counter reading (number of axles, time),
last traversing (time), last reset (time),
last component adjustment (adjustment
current, time) and present wheel sensor
current (in mA).
Among others, the following information
is edited for statistical processing:
Number of counting head traversings,
counting section occupancy detections,
board adjustment, fault status and
resets.
Data management and storage
The universal *.txt format (text fi le) pro-
vides a compatible basis for the data
management and storage of FDS data.
Every day a compressed working fi le is
generated, which can be downloaded
and processed locally. The daily *.txt
fi les can be imported and comfortably
evaluated, e.g. under Excel.
Contact data
If you have comments, improvement
proposals or any question about this
topic, please contact:
DI (FH) Gerhard Grundnig
phone +43 (0) 7711 / 2920 - 9217
email [email protected]
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FRAUSCHER-SHORT-NOTES
Innotrans 2010, 21. - 24.09.2010, Berlin
Do come and visit us: Pavilion 26, Booth 230
We invite you to personally assess the high quality and optimum functionality of the innovative products by Frauscher!
The International Trade Fair „Innotrans“ scheduled for September 2010 in Ger-
many would be an ideal possibility to check out our latest innovations in the areas of axle detection, axle counting and diagnostics.
Our team of experts will be at your disposal for personal and specifi c advice.
We are looking forward to your visit!
„MNR – Interference Spectrum Measuring Instrument“ on trial at ÖBB
In close cooperation with ÖBB (Austrian Railways) we have developed an „Interference Spectrum Measuring instrument“ (MNR – Magnetic Noise Receiver). The measuring sensor of the MNR is mounted on the inner face of the rail by means of a rail claw, similar to Frauscher‘s wheel sensors. Simple, both temporary and permanent measuring operations can thus be performed easily and without complications.
As a result the MNR provides an indication about the frequency range found at the rail, caused by vehic-les of various types and other sources.
First Metro Project in China
CRSC Chengdu awarded Frauscher GmbH with the order to supply the track vacancy detection equipment for the Yizhuangxian line of Beijing metro. The object of the Contract is the supply of an ACS2000 axle counting system using RSR180 wheel sensors.
CRSC Chengdu is responsible for fi nal assembly, installa-tion and commissioning. The equipment had already been delivered in December 2009. Installation is set to start in June 2010. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2010.
New Company: Frauscher Group to form UK Subsidiary
For years Frauscher Group has been active in the UK in the fi eld of axle counting and wheel detection. This successful business development is now set to be pursued and expanded with a long-term engagement in the UK.
To that effect Frauscher UK Ltd was formed at Yeovil, Somerset, effective as of April 1, 2010. Frauscher UK Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Frauscher Holding GmbH and will be responsible for Sales, After-Sales Service and Technical Support in the areas of railways, subways and light rail systems. Mr. Richard Colman has been appointed Managing Director.
Product Enhancement of Wheel Sensor RSR123
Frauscher‘s wheel sensor RSR123 has been successfully used since 2007 in many European countries: as a component in axle counting systems, level-crossings, decentralized electric points (EOW) or hot box detection devices (HOA).
Based on results and continuous monitoring of this long-term deployment in regular operations, it has been possible, within the scope of product enhancement, to further improve the availability of this innovative high tech wheel sensor, resulting in additional customer benefi ts.
Frauscher is planning to apply for certifi cation of the revised version of the RSR123 wheel sensor in April 2010 and to start delivery to clients in the second half of 2010.
Figure 3: Interference Spectrum Measuring Instrument MNR (magnetic noise receiver)
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