• DocumentCode
    474899
  • Title

    A universal approach to Points Condition Monitoring

  • Author

    Mirse, D.C.S.

  • Author_Institution
    Asset Condition Monitoring, Siemens PLC, Ashby de la Zouch
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    18-20 June 2008
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    6
  • Abstract
    This paper investigates the application of Points Condition Monitoring (PCM) to various types of points machines and signalling systems in use throughout the UK and Overseas. It seeks to investigate some of the requirements for a universal PCM system suitable for UK and Overseas railways. Covering the monitoring of different types of points machines, points detection circuits and how they interface with signalling control systems.
  • Keywords
    condition monitoring; rails; railways; reliability; signalling; Overseas railways; UK railways; points condition monitoring; points detection circuits; rail reliability; signalling control system; Motor Current; PCM; Points Condition Monitoring; Points Machines;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    iet
  • Conference_Titel
    Railway Condition Monitoring, 2008 4th IET International Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Derby
  • ISSN
    0537-9989
  • Print_ISBN
    978-0-86341-927-0
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    4580839