Equipment & Materials Guide Astro-Tek Associates—Adjunct or primary controls for public and private grade-level crossing-warning systems where loss of shunt is a problem. The warning systems use test-proven logic control and lowpower buried magnetometer sensors that provide constant warning time and data activation logging as options. Phone: 203-755-2323. Astro-Tek Associates—The Four Quadrant Exit Gate Control System consists of an array of special magnetic detection sensors strategically placed within an island crossing that are hard-wired to a central controller located adjacent to the track. Upon receipt of a signal from the standard track circuit that a train is approaching the crossing, the sensor array is interrogated to determine if a vehicle presence is detected within the island. In addition to the detection and control system, a data-gathering and data-retrieval system has been developed to provide real-time information on each train’s passage. Such data provide a valuable tool to evaluate performance and reliability analysis for the design of operating algorithms embedded within the system controller. Phone: 203-755-2323.
CTC, Inc.—U-1400 vital inductive loop processor detects equipment for yard switching and interlocking applications; detects vehicles for four quad-gate crossing systems; provides enhanced shunting for rusty rail|salted crossings. Digital technology combines standard vital monitoring techniques with self-checking for consistent, reliable detection. Technical: 12 V inputs isolated from detector; 9.5 – 18 VDC. Phone: 817-886-8230.
CTC, Inc.— The Interconnected Grade Crossing Operations Recorder (IGOR™) is the only grade-crossing www.rtands.com
between the lamp and junction box. Several mounting options are available. Phone: 847-758-9860. recorder|analyzer that incorporates video recording of train and vehicle movements at interconnected crossings. Captures user-defined states of traffic signal and crossing warning systems. Features solid-state video, up to eight HD cameras, configurable parameters, notifications and alarms. AREMA- and FRA-compliant. Phone: 817-886-8207.
ESCO Equipment Service Co.—ESCO Safety Strobe Kit features Lightman® Xenon Strobes, the brighest portable lights available today. Various lens colors are available. The Lightman can be attached to equipment, traffic cones, worn on reflective vest belts and clothing, anyplace where high visibility is critical. Weight 3.5 ounces. Phone: 847-758-9860.
Energy Abosorption Systems A Trinity Industries, Inc. Company—StopGate™ vehicle arresting safety barrier gate helps prevent vehicles from entering a railroad crossing. The StopGate technology ultimately changes the function of typical railroad crossing arms from one of “warning” to positive crashworthy protection. Consists of a housing that contains components for raising and lowering gate arms, which are made up of three 19-mm-diameter energy absorbing steel cables set inside two 90-mm-diameter aluminum tubes. The tubes are connected by a series of rectangular aluminum connectors welded vertically between the upper and lower tubes. The gate arm is deployed using a vertical pivot action– similar to a crossing warning gate– and utilizes a positive locking device at each end of the arm to secure the gate across the roadway. The locking gate at the far end of the gate arm is located in the highway medium, which helps prevent traffic from going around the gate, while the gate arm itself prevents the vehicle from going through it. Maximum gate width is 55 feet (16.7 m), and it is accepted by FHWA as a NCHRP 350 TL-2 attenuator that can stop a 2,000 kg (4,400 lb.) pickup truck traveling at 70 km/h (44 mph). Phone: 312-467-6750.
Exide Technologies—The Absolyte IIP Single Cell Module battery is designed for ease of handling in railway signal applications. The Absolyte IIP represents the third generation of the Absolyte product line with field-proven experience since 1983. The proprietary MFX alloy offers superior cycling and longfile capabilities. The rugged Absolyte IIP battery is able to recover from deep discharges, and can accept a high rate recharge. It is freeze tolerant. Phone: 630-862-2200.
ESCO Equipment Service Co.—Associated Signal Co.– The Ultra Lite gate arm light assembly is engineered to be the most-durable gate light available. Molded from impact-resistant polycarbonate material, the one-piece device is designed to prevent breakage
Genesis Technologies, Inc.—T-Boss 7400 ACDC Track Driver (pronounced tee-boss) provides 10 percent more output power than conventional ACDC track drivers and with the XP option, 25 percent more output. T-Boss7400 features: 12V DC input; four isolated
Genesis Technologies Inc.—Remanufacturing grade-crossing equipment. We understand signal systems operation and how they function in the field. We understand the critical nature of railroad signal equipment and pay attention in every aspect of our work. We ensure our products and services meet or exceed the quality required by our customers. Phone: 918-307-0098.
AC outputs; LED status indicators for battery input and four AC track circuit outputs; efficient and cool operation; plug-in I/O connector. Three-year limited warranty. Phone: 918-307-0098
Genesis Technologies, Inc.—T-Rx 7100 Rail Shunt Augmenter System (pronounced tee-rex) helps provide reliable shunting for railroad signal systems. Features: 7.1 VDC output to track; 120 VAC or 12 VDC; system diagnostics; circuit breakers; isolated inputs and outputs; system check output; automatic switchover to DC; surge protection; plug-in style connectors; wall or rack mount; three-year limited warranty. Phone: 918-307-0098. GE Transportation Rail—The SCX-1 (Solid State Crossing Controller) is a fully-programmable, microprocessorbased, AC/DC track circuit system designed for railroad-crossing control. The system provides reliable shunting in rusty rail conditions. It requires minimal wiring to implement and a standard crossing application program (STDXING) is included. Phone: 800-825-7090.
GE Transportation Rail—The HXP-3 (Highway Crossing Processor) series of constant warning time crossingcontrol units is designed to provide consistent detection times with varying train speeds. Fashioned to interface advanced microprocessor technology with long-term reliability, ease of maintenance and design flexibility.
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