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TruckView®│Wabtec KinetiX Inspection Technologies
TruckView®│Wabtec KinetiX Inspection Technologies
TRUCK (BOGIE) INSPECTION

TruckView® is an automatic truck (bogie) inspection system that inspects truck (bogie) components at mainline operational speeds.

 

Features

System Features

  • Bi-directional system​
  • Inspection and measurement at mainline operational speeds​
  • Speeds of 5 to 70 mph (113 km/h)
  • Operates in extreme environments
  • Operating temperature -40°F to 131°F (–40°C to 55°C)
  • Installed off track on tower or pole (concrete or steel base) with no track interference
  • Easy maintenance
  • Automatic defect reporting

 

Software Features

  • Digital image acquisition/processing​
  • AEI (RFID) integration​
  • Automatic reporting​
  • Web-based database/visualization with CMMS™ (Condition Monitoring Management System) or TrainWatch™ software)​
  • Remote monitoring/control
Specifications
FunctionTruck (bogie) inspection
Application
  • Locomotive
  • Freight & heavy haul
  • High-speed
  • Passenger
Installation Location
  • Mainline
  • Depot
  • Yard
Operating Speed Inspection and measurement at mainline operational speeds
Inspections &
Measurements
  • Wedge height
  • Individual and average wedge rise
  • Alarm generation for excessive high wedges
  • Bolster height
  • Spring nest height
  • Spring spacing
  • Spring inspection to detect broken/missing/solid springs
  • Missing bearing cap and cap bolts detection
  • Bearing adapter inspection (missing or significant misalignment)
  • Missing wear plate detection
  • Missing axle keep and axle keep nut detection
  • Truck (bogie) type recognition
  • Missing R-clip and clevis pin detection
  • VTA valve inspection
  • Hopper door inspection (failed hinge, open doors)
  • Side frame inspection (optional)
  • Sliding wheel detection (optional)
  • Broken earth strap detection.
Operating
Temperature
Operates in extreme environments
Power Requirements
  • 110V AC or 220V AC
  • 3.5kW
Periodic
Maintenance
  • Annual calibration
  • Annual inspection & service
  • Quarterly inspections
Installation Position
  • Off Track/Tower or
  • Pole on Concrete or 
  • Steel base
Remote DiagnosticsYes
Automatic Health
Reporting
Yes
AEI/RFID IntegrationYes
Air Purge UnitYes

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Wabtec KinetiX Inspection Technologies

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