Automated track measurement and inspection

From DATA to INSIGHTS to IMPACTS

PRODUCT

Flexible inspection platform for all rail types
Platform for measurement and inspection technology
  • Software: data acquisition and field software, offline data analysis, data storage, machine connectivity
  • Measurement: track geometry, rail profile, georadar, 3D scanning, switch measurement, corrugation (8 km/h)
  • Testing: ultrasound, eddy current, RSCM (8 km/h)
100% electric | 30 km/h | Ease of Gauge Adjustment
  • Battery operated
  • Bidirectional operation, 30 km/h
  • Payload: 600 kg
  • Weight: 1.4t
Adjustable track width: 760-1600 mm
Simple | Ease of Use
  • Battery integration with quick coupling
  • Simple driver guidance
  • Driving parameters on the machine HMI
  • Measurement data in PC software / cloud software
Efficient delivery to the track
  • ROSPECT is transported on a trailer and lowered directly onto the track at a level crossing
  • Special forklift handles are mounted on the main frame of the ROSPECT for safe handling
  • A lifting beam enables ROSPECT to be easily craned onto the track or onto the stabling/parking area
From DATA to INSIGHTS to IMPACTS
  • DATA LOGGER: Real-time display of measurement data
  • Office software: Overview and analysis of data
  • Fleet management: machine status, localization
ROSPECT as a towed trolley
  • Designed for towing behind a locomotive or a high-rail vehicle
  • Maximum towing speed: 60 km/h
  • Clutch according to customer requirements
  • Prepared for electrical enclosures and measuring modules, identical to the self-propelled ROSPECT

APPLICATIONS

Track geometry

Zero speed: 0-30 km/h

  • Zero-speed IMU with two lasers, 0-30 km/h
  • Measurement on the track: track geometry, rail profile, groove depth

Details

  • IMU & Laser
  • Track gauge, crossfall, direction, longitudinal height, warping, track curve curvature, superelevation
  • Sampling rate: 250 mm
  • Measuring speed: 0.3-30 km/h
  • Reference to EN 13848

Low speed: 5-30 km/h, including rail wear and groove

  • Complete track geometry parameter set in accordance with EN 13848
  • Measuring the groove depth

Details

  • IMU & Laser
  • Track gauge, cross slope, internal rail profile & rail wear, direction, longitudinal height, warping, track curve curvature, superelevation
  • Scanning rate: 80-250 mm
  • Measuring speed: 10-30 km/h
  • EN 13848
  • Vignol rails: Complete rail profile
  • Grooved rails: Groove depth
Rail profile measurement
  • Data visualization in real time and for later analysis
  • Module configuration (2 lasers / 4 lasers)

Details

  • Laser-based system
  • Rail profile, wear, track gauge
  • Sampling rate: 250 mm
  • Measuring speed: 0.3-30 km/h
  • Resolution: 0.01 mm
  • EN 13231-2:2020
Corrugation measurement

Main applications in metro, streetcar or light rail systems

  • Tactile corrugation measuring system RFM 1100 as a towed trolley or mounted under the ROSPECT
  • RFM - tactile measuring unit with online measurement results and storage for subsequent analyses

Details

  • Simultaneous measurement of corrugation left and right
  • DIN EN 13231-2:2020 and DB Ril 824.8310:2017
  • Corrugation: 10 mm - 1000 mm
  • Resolution: 0.01 mm
  • Interval: 2 mm
  • Measuring range: -3.5 to +2.5 mm
  • Towing speed: 8-10 km/h
3D Infra Scanning
  • Automated overhead line, ballast profile, clearance, track spacing and platform edge measurement implemented in the tmENV software environment
  • Point cloud visualization and data analysis

Details

  • LiDAR (=Light detection and ranging) with rotating mirror
  • Laser class 1 (according to IEC 60825-1)
  • Accuracy: 5 mm
  • Precision: 3 mm
  • Overhead line, ballast profile, clearance gauge, track spacing, platform edge
  • "Point clouds" in the formats .las/.laz/.ply
Switch measurement

Digital switch measurement

  • ROSPECT approaches a turnout, is considered a semi-loaded measurement (2 t on 4 wheels)
  • Frog measurement at 30 km/h, e.g. for wear measurement
  • Automated data analysis provides the key points

Tactile switch measurement

  • ROSPECT approaches a turnout, is considered a semi-loaded measurement (2 t on 4 wheels)
  • MessReg CDM - tactile measuring system, approved according to DB-RIL 821.2005

Details

  • According to DB-RIL 821.2005
  • Track gauge: 1425-1475 mm
  • Cross height: ± 225 mm, guide width: 1392-1403 mm
  • Wheel guide surface distance: 1349-1360 mm
  • Groove width: 22-54 mm
  • Groove depth (optional): 11-47 mm
  • Resolution: 0.1 mm
  • Interval: 5 mm
  • Measuring speed: walking speed
Rail Flaw Detection

Eddy current & ultrasound

  • Display of eddy current data
  • Integration of eddy current and ultrasonic measuring system
  • Display of ultrasound data

RSCM

  • RSCM modules are mounted under the ROSPECT vehicle. The systems can be lifted between the measuring points while driving.
  • Integration of eddy current and ultrasonic measuring system

Details

  • Measuring resolution: 0.1 mm
  • Sampling rate: 2 mm
  • Error depth: 0.1-7.0 mm
  • Storage capacity: 20 km of track
  • Battery life: at least 4 hours
  • Protection class: IP 65
  • Measuring speed: 5-8 km/h
Ground Penetration Radar
  • Display of eddy current data
  • Integrated georadar antennas
  • 40 km measurement with georadar
Driver's View
  • Camera integrated in cabin
  • Live view

Details

  • Digital image capture and processing system
  • Forward facing
  • Recording at fixed intervals (e.g. every 2 m)
  • Distance display line
  • Images linked to GPS, line and track
  • Open for camera integration

AS A SERVICE

Infrastructure inspection and consulting
Ground Penetration Radar
Corrugation measurement
Track geometry incl. Rail profile
Track geometry incl. groove depth and corrugation measurement