Wireless Remote Control Derail System

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Wireless Remote Control Derail System
CSX Atlanta , GA
CSX Atlanta , GA Track and Derail Graphic layout
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Wireless Control System
This system was designed as Modular Package
utilizing - Reliable proven components -
Expandable control of multiple locations -
Software generated Control graphical Interlace
allowing for realtime feedback - Quick
system upgrades - Low maintenance - Quick
change out of all components - System self
Diagnostics - Easy system troubleshooting
This wireless Control System was developed to
address the Railroads need to provide a Safe,
Reliable cost effective method of remotely
controlling derails within the guidelines of FRA
requirements.
Robust Omini directional wireless Radio with a
25 mile range
Allen Bradley off the self Micro controller

• SafeTran loop detector

Snyder Electric Derail Package
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HDMI Touch Screen Control
Features
The operator logs in with his identification and
unique password all operations are recorded and
available for review, printing with time and date
stamp
Derail position is monitored and logged including
the transition state between applied and removed
Continuous Monitoring and state of Wireless Signal
System maintains memory of derail position even
in the event of power failure or radio signal loss
Fault log records all system errors and displays
real-time messages to the operator on the HDMI
screen
System supports the addition of Digital camera
system to display the derail area

• Network status
• Radio Signal Monitoring
• Fault log
• System self Diagnostics

• Alarm history
• Alarm messages
• Alarm log
• System self Diagnostics

• System Admin
• Sign in manage users
• Operation logs

SAFETRAN loop sensor senses any Locomotives or
equipment within the protected area and will not
allow the derail to be applied
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Power requirements 110v 10a Breaker
Basic Derail System
Powder coated weather tite enclosure
Omni Directional Antenna
Position switchesControl RelaysTerminal Block
RadioDerail Control Box Loop detector NEMA 4
EnclosurePowder coated
Derail Actuator
All power, control, loop wiring enclosed In
support tube
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1800ft distance
2800ft distance
Multiple Derails controlled from one location
1300ft distance
25 mile radius
3800ft distance
CSX Chicago Barr Yard 6 Remote derail controlled
CSX Atlanta Tilford Yard 2 Remote derails
controlled
2600ft distance
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Remote Derail System
w/ wireless control
Safety
Flexibility
Reliability
Expandability