Monitor Unit

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HARDWARE

Traction Monitor is presented as a wall/bulkhead mounted, folded and welded stainless steel enclosure of dimensions 256(W) x 406(H) x 106(D) (dimensions in mm.). The unit weighs apx. 8kg.

Traction Monitor houses the following main components:

  • Controller processing project specific software
  • Global Positioning System
  • GSM Cellular phone
  • Interface circuitry

The unit is supported by a navigation antenna and a communications antenna, both of which are required to be mounted externally, on the roof of the power car.

FUNCTIONALITY

Traction Monitor collects ‘TractionV25’ system status data from Traction Control unit via serial communications and hardwired inputs. Traction Monitor also collects engine and power car status data via hardwired analogue and digital inputs.

Traction Monitor processes the collected data in accordance with project specific software to produce statistical data and alarm ‘black box’ data. Traction Monitor will automatically initiate communications with remote PC’s at traction HQ on a regular time period basis to download statistical data and an exception basis to download alarm ‘black box’ data.