On-Board Measurement & Mobile Data Acquisition

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Standard vehicles equipped with precise and reliable measuring systems in regular operation enable customers to localize problem areas in the infrastructure and on vehicles in real-time. The daily updated evaluation of the severity of problems supports proactive planning and influencing of maintenance measures.

illustration of a catenary of a train

Catenary

Correct contact between the pantograph and the catenary is essential for efficient train operation. This can be ensured by continuously monitoring forces and acceleration using optical sensors integrated into the pantograph design.
 

The fully autonomous system integrated in standard vehicles provides real-time insights into the quality of overhead lines and enables new approaches for predictive maintenance.

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Track and vehicle

With the increasing efficiency demands of a growing rail transport industry comes the challenge of prioritizing track and vehicle maintenance before unfavourable conditions cause damage to the vehicles.
 

HBK offers cutting-edge technologies that enable the industry to streamline track and rolling stock maintenance planning.

Robust and fully autonomous

New and unique development

Heavy duty load cell FS66HDL, a transducer used by the system Argos rail from HBK

Heavy Duty Load Cell FS66HDL

  • Light Weight: 99g
  • Compact design
  • Measuring range: 0 to 500 N
  • Force measurement using the shear beam principle
    • Compensation for temperature influences
  • A connection box for two optical fibres
    • Possibility of connecting sensors in series
Heavy duty accelerometer FS65HDA, a accelerometer used by the system Argos rail from HBK

Heavy Duty Accelerometer FS65HDA

  • High resolution
  • Very light weight: 34 g
  • Measuring range: ±20g
  • Acceleration measurement using the seismic mass principle
    • Compensation for temperature influences
  • A connection box for two optical fibres
    • Possibility of connecting sensors in series
Detail of a heavy duty accelerometer, a accelerometer used by the system Argos rail from HBK
  • >5 years in 24/7 operation
  • Compensation of temperature influences through design
  • Protected and covered, weatherproof
  • Cables and connectors for railway technology