Third Rail Condition Monitoring System
PANDAS-3R®
Pinpoint Faults
Cloud Connected
Wireless Technology
Battery Powered
With ever-growing need for safer, more efficient rail travel, we’ve designed PANDAS-3R® – a ground-breaking solution for third-rail asset health monitoring. Using our state-of-the-art, patented wireless accelerometer technology; the PANDAS-3R® system can operate seamlessly for two-and-a-half years between battery changes.
Features of PANDAS-3R®
Ultra-Low Power Wireless Accelerometers
The heart of our system, these 3-axis wireless accelerometers are designed for longevity, only requiring battery replacement once every two and a half years.
Precision GPS Location Stamps
Every reading is accompanied by an accurate GPS stamp, enabling maintenance personnel to identify problematic locations in the third rail infrastructure.
User-Adjustable Thresholds
Two levels of threshold limits ensure timely alerts and comprehensive data. Low threshold captures impact events, while the high threshold sends immediate alerts for more significant impacts.
Near-Instantaneous Alerts
Critical impact events trigger real-time alerts sent via email and/or SMS, ensuring stakeholders stay informed.
Aluminium gateway
Rail approved
Environmental Robustness
How the PANDAS-3R® Third Rail Asset Health System Works
1. Installation
Our Wireless Accelerometer is mounted on the shoe gear.
2. Detection
The accelerometer detects impact during in-service operation.
3. Reporting
The system pinpoints the positions of defects and automatically sends notifications to key recipients, enabling proactive maintenance of critical locations.
Key Features of PANDAS-3R® Third Rail Condition Monitoring System
PANDAS-3R®
Wireless Accelerometer
Bluetooth
Data Transfer from the PANDAS-3R® to the RSRU
RSRU
Wireless gateway for data reception and transmission to the GDN®
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Seemless data transmission via Wifi, 4G and 5G
GLOBAL DATA NETWORK
Upload to our GDN® for reporting and Data interrogation
Effortless Installation
Installing PANDAS-3R® is a breeze, designed for user-friendly installation without the need for extensive technical expertise. Its intuitive setup minimises installation time and simplifies the process, ensuring that rail operators can quickly deploy the system without significant disruption to their operations. This feature streamlines the integration of PANDAS-3R® into existing rail infrastructure, making it a practical choice for rail companies looking to enhance their third rail asset health monitoring capabilities with ease.
Minimal Engineering Change
PANDAS-3R® stands out for its ability to seamlessly integrate into existing rail systems with minimal engineering modifications. This feature eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming overhauls, reducing the impact on operational schedules and budgets. Rail operators can efficiently implement PANDAS-3R® without the hassle of extensive engineering changes, making it a cost-effective and practical solution for improving third-rail infrastructure monitoring while maintaining operational continuity.
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The Gateway - RSRU Gateway
A bogie-mounted unit that acts as a data bridge, transferring the accelerometer data to the GDN server. Ensures seamless data transmission from the train to the cloud.
Gateway Installation
The system has been designed from the ground-up, focusing on user-experience. Right the way from ease-of-installation through to intuitive data reporting and alerts.
INSERT SIM CARD
SUPPLY POWER
Requires 24V Power
REMOTE SYSTEM CHECK
By our team at Transmission Dynamics
Part of the Transmission Dynamics Ecosystem
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