RAIL SOLUTIONS
Integrated System Display
SPACE SAVING Use as a single display for multiple auxiliary systems. Subsystems that were typically installed in the drivers cab can now be installed at other convenient places in the locomotive
COST SAVING Subsystems that were typically installed in the drivers cab can
now be designed without any Human Machine Interface
DIAGNOSTICS Diagnose any of the protocols by means of the diagnostic utilities in the software
Trains have limited space in the drivers console for display systems. That is where the ISD comes in. It serves as a Human Machine Interface for other systems in the train. The ISD makes use of three protocols over the LAN to interface to other devices. Any of these protocols can be used by potential subsystems. The user interface can be customised in terms of the colour scheme, font sizes and
sounds played. The train driver can choose which subsystem he wants to see in the display area. If any connected system raises an alarm, the screen immediately jumps to the display of that system.
Serves as a single Human Machine Interface in the drivers console
Subsystems can request to play sound files on the ISD console 2 level brightness control for day or night viewing
16 programmable buttons Qualified to railway specifications
Touch screen for added convenience console
The ISD Digital Key acts as a ‘key’ (security feature) for the driver to access the system. The Digital Key stores
all necessary information for the driver (e.g. driver, ID and train no., route maps & trip recording) and enables
the technician to access debug screens.
USB ports on front panel for file upload and download
Train Cab System
VOICE COMMS The train driver can converse with the Train Control Officer
LOCATION REPORTS The TCS reports position on specific locations and /
or time intervals
SPEED PROFILE The TCS displays the upper and lower speed limit to the driver for
the particular train consist, location and direction of the train
LINE PROFILE The unit displays a map of the rail ahead to the driver with
elevation information. The driver can see the complete train in relation to the rest of the infrastructure, signals, etc.
INFO ZONES The unit displays pop up messages to driver when train enters
specific areas allocated by the Train Control Officer
OTA CAPABILITY All information can be updated Over-The-Air
Initially designed as a voice communication system, the capability of the TCS has grown over the past years to much more than that. The system employs two GSM modems to enable voice and data communications to the rail infrastructure.
An onboard GPS provides position information which enables location based reporting, speed and line profile information and tracking capabilities.The system provides vital information to the driver and asset tracking
information to the Train Control Officer.
LCD with SVGA resolution and high brightness Spare I/O to connect to other devices
Touch screen and 16 buttons for user input LAN interface
Two GSM modems for voice and data communication Qualified to railway specifications
GPS for position information
SAFETY The Auxiliary Display Unit shows all the vital train parameters to the assistant driver who is
co-responsible for the safe handling of the train
EASY TO READ The ADU has 20mm displays to ensure readability in any ambient light condition
RUGGED Qualified to railway specifications
INTERFACE The unit interfaces to the Train Control System where it receives all information via a RS485 port using a HDLC protocol
Train drivers can usually see all vital train handling parameters from the display systems on the drivers console in front
of them. The assistant driver who is co-responsible for the train does not have access to it. The Auxiliary Display System
bridges this gap and gives the assistant driver access to these parameters. The fact that the assistant driver has access to
the viewing of these parameters makes for a much safer trip.
Displays normal and slow train speed
Displays the Notch position of the train
Displays the brake demand as a % or the brake pressure in kPa
Indicates whether the train is coasting, braking or motoring
Qualified to railway specifications
Auxiliary Display Unit
INFORMATION The Train Definition Unit sends messages to the the
rail operators’ servers informing them of each locomotive that is active and who the train driver is.
DISPLAY The Train Definition unit has a 2 x 16 character
Liquid Crystal Display.
RUGGED Rugged and robust construction
INTERFACE The unit interfaces to the TRITON via a PoE port.
The protocol employed is UDP.
The TDU is connected to the TRITON unit via a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port. The train driver enters his personnel number
together with the 16 digit Sprint train number. The information is sent via the TRITON unit to the TFR infrastructure.
This enables TFR to ‘track and trace’ all trains. The driver information is combined with this information.
Messages are sent to the TFR server at the start of each trip, end of each trip as well as periodically in between.
Indicates whether the train is coasting, braking or motoring Train driver enters 16 digit train number and his personnel number (SAP number)
The unit has a 3 x 4 keypad for alphanumeric data entry The unit has a 1 x 4 arrow keypad for navigation through the menus
Selectable technician mode for setup purposes. All parameters are user programmable via the keypads Qualified to railway specifications
Train Definition Unit
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Ansys Rail leads the way in Vehicle Identification Systems (VIS) for the rail industry.
Ansys Rail designed and implemented South Africa’s first major VIS system for Transnet Freight Rail
and is involved on an ongoing basis in refining the logistic support applications.
Locomotives and Wagons are fitted with passive RF tags (much like standard access cards,
just much larger). Each tag is programmed with the unique ID number of the specific vehicle. Vehicle identification
readers are installed countrywide and as the train passes these sites, the information contained in the tag is read
by the readers. When the train has passed the site, the full train consist is sent via General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
to a central database from where viewer programs can access
the data. This information provides optimisation of vehicle
assignments as well as real time tracking of rolling stock.
HOT BEARING DETECTORS The Hot Bearing Detector (HBD) system is installed to measure bearing temperatures of rail vehicles moving up
to 240km/h. Temperatures are measured with 2% accuracy, and as soon as the temperatures are outside
the defined range, alarms are triggered and the train is stopped to prevent de-railings.
The HBD system can be used on electrified as well as non-electrified lines.
Trackside Management
WHEEL PROFILE MONITORING SYSTEM The Wheel Profile Monitoring System (WPMS) consists of 14 high speed cameras and lasers to measure the dimensions
of the wheels of rail vehicles. The measured data is then compared with the required dimensions of the wheel.
Alarm levels are defined for each, which are used for maintenance information and scheduling
LOAD PROFILE MONITORING SYSTEMS The Load Profile Monitor System (LPMS) monitors passing trains and detects
any objects or freight exceeding height and width gauge requirements.
The technology behind the system is based on interrupting an optical signal
path emitted from the source (a Class II 625nm laser) via a prismatic reflector
to a detector. If left undetected, out of gauge freight could cause damage to
trackside infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels and signalling equipment.
Trackside Management
Ansys Limited is a proudly (South) African company that develops, designs, distributes and integrates niche technology-driven engineering solutions for harsh environments.
Ansys Limited is AltX listed, ISO9001 and CIBD accredited and a black empowered, high technology company specialising in a broad range of advanced technology systems, products and services in the following sectors: Rail, Mining & Industrial, Telecommunications, Defence & Information Security.
Our engineering capabilities in the rail sector include providing products and solutions ranging from complex rail solutions, train cab control, monitoring and communication systems, trackside measurement and integrated train conditioning monitoring system.
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