This software module examines stored train data using additional alarm criteria calculated after train passage. This ensures accurate detection of hot box occurrences while virtually eliminating train stops. This analysis identifies alarm conditions which would not have been generated using real-time data. Potential cost savings from avoiding derailments and undesired stops offers rapid payback of initial investment. This module isolates possible system hardware and software discrepancies during normal operations.
Diagnostic messages simplify troubleshooting and reduce maintenance downtime.
An event log stores the diagnostics and other pertinent information for easy future retrieval. Using a communications link, maintenance personnel can determine the cause of an anomaly before traveling to a remote location, in order to assess the proper parts and tools needed to restore system operation quickly. It will display all the important parameters for each train along with that train's summary. Graphic representation of heat profiles for alarming axles can be displayed. Temperature values along with inter-axle spacing can be listed for every axle on the train.