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r a i l v e h i c l e s y s t e m s
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Windscreen Wiper and Wash Systems
W i n d s c r e e n W i p e r a n d W a s h s y s t e m s
r a i l v e h i c l e s y s t e m s
customer Benefitsn optimal life-cycle cost performancen wide variety of functionalities and options, e. g.
- rain sensor - integrated screen wash fluid supply
n high system availabilityn long-life componentsn long-term commitment to maintaining
original parts supplyn compliance with all railway standards
(e.g. emc, fire protection)n customized systems for every vehicle typen long-term experience in all vehicle types
a clear view under all weather conditions
the demands on windscreen wiper and wash systems vary enormously according to the ap-plication involved. irrespectively whether for mass transit applications or very high-speed trains, operating in moderate or extreme climatic conditions, knorr-bremse is always able to offer the optimal solution.
Variety early electric windscreen wiper and wash systems for trains were based on components originally developed for the automotive industry. when it became clear that these modified systems were no longer sufficient to meet increasingly specific customer demands, knorr-bremse started to develop specialized systems, tailored to the needs of the rail sector based on a modular system.
today, at its site in moedling, austria, knorr-bremse is producing a wide range of solutions for a huge variety of different applications. all systems are subject to the highest quality standards all the way from the design to the final assembled and tested product.
ebsthe wiping movements and wiping
angles are realized with levers and
hinged rods. these low-cost plug
and play systems offer the following
features:
n parking function
n two wiping speeds
n interval wiping
n lifetime of at least 1,000
operating hours
n washing function with slow
wiping mode and dry wiping
n segment and parallel wiping fields
easthis very reliable and durable
electrical system was specifically
developed for the rail vehicle industry
by knorr-bremse. it is comparable to
the ebs systems but offers enhanced
features:
n two stabilized wiping speeds
n interval wiping with different pause
times
n lifetime of at least 3,000 operating
hours
n original parts supply guaranteed for
30 years
n screen wash fluid supply integrated
into drive unit (optional)
n rain detector signal for automatic
operation (optional)
n binary and coded diagnosis interface
eds the electrical disc systems are high-
end systems specially developed for
heavy rail vehicle operation and are
based on proven components such
as drive system, rotary encoder and
control system. additional features
compared to the eas systems are:
n washing plant position (e.g. middle
of windscreen)
n lifetime of at least 8,000 operating
hours
n screen wash fluid supply integrated
into drive unit
n prior watering of windscreen to
reduce wear of the wiper blades
n maximum torque of 200 nm
n adaptive torque control (also for self-
protection in case of failure)
n synchronization of two wiper drives
without mechanical wiping link
n Flexible adaptation of park position,
wiping angle and speed
n rain detector signal for automatic
operation (optional)
electric systems electropneumatic systems
epbsthese electropneumatic systems
combine the simplicity of pneumatic
drives with the advantage of electro-
nic control. a large number of variants
and functionalities are available,
featuring:
n nominal wiping angle 50° to 100°
n parking position
n maintenance position without air
pressure
n control by means of standard
operating elements (electrically) and
electronic control unit
n interval wiping (adjustable: 2-30 sec.)
n continuous wiping (adjustable: 30-55
double strokes/min)
n segment and parallel wiping fields
n lifetime at least of 10,000
operating hours
n comparable wiper drives more than
40 years of revenue service operation
phXthis electropneumatic high-end,
next generation system is specifically
developed for high-speed and very
high-speed trains with very large sized
or even spheroidal front windscreens.
an electrical control module converts
signals from the operating element and
wiper drive into functions via an elec-
tropneumatic unit. key functions are:
n 200 nm breakaway torque
n optimal aerodynamic design of the
wiper arm
n optional washing plant position
(middle of windscreen)
n adjustable interval times
n lifetime of at least 10,000 operating
hours
n highest system availability through
emergency operating unit (redun-
dancy)
n based on 20 years of experience in
high-speed train wiper systems
pbsthe classic pneumatic windscreen
wiper system pbs has been success-
fully used for decades in trains and
locomotives in various regions. the
key features are:
n lifetime at least of 10,000 operating
hours
n segment and parallel wiping fields
possible
n wiping angle in steps of 10° between
40° and 120°
n interval wiping
n continuous wiping