Title :
A universal approach to Points Condition Monitoring
Author_Institution :
Asset Condition Monitoring, Siemens PLC, Ashby de la Zouch
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;
Conference_Titel :
Railway Condition Monitoring, 2008 4th IET International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Derby
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-927-0
