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WheelView®│Wabtec Corporation
WheelView®│Wabtec Corporation
WHEEL PROFLIE MEASUREMENT

WheelView® is an automatic wheel profile measurement system that generates wheel profile and measurement data for each wheel of a moving train at mainline operational speeds.

 

Features

System Features

  • Bi-directional system​
  • Measurement at mainline operational speeds​
  • Operates in extreme environments​
  • Installed in track using a steel sleeper (tie) or steel base with no track interference​
  • Easy maintenance​
  • Air purge unit for system cleaning
  • Automatic defect reporting

Software Features

  • Digital image acquisition/processing​
  • AEI (RFID) integration​
  • Automatic reporting​
  • Web-based database/visualization (with Trimble CMMS™ (Condition Monitoring Management System) or TrainWatch™ software)​
  • Remote monitoring/control
Specifications
Function Wheel profile measurement
Application
  • Locomotive
  • Freight & heavy haul
  • High speed
  • Passenger
  • Metro
  • Tram
Installation Location
  • Mainline
  • Depot
  • Yard
  • Indoors
Operating Speed  Measurement at mainline operational speeds
Inspections &
Measurements
  • Full wheel profile
  • Flange height
  • Flange width (thickness)
  • Flange slope
  • Tread hollow
  • Rim thickness
  • Back-to-back (B2B)
  • Tracking position (wheel lateral position)
  • Wheel diameter
  • Wheel width
  • Tread rollover
  • Flange rollover (arris)
  • Equivalent conicity (additional module)
  • Depth to witness groove position (if any)
Operating
Temperature
Operates in extreme environments
Power Requirements
  • 110V AC or 220V AC
  • Mainline/Yard/Depot: 10kW
  • Indoors: 5kW
Periodic
Maintenance
  • Annual calibration
  • Annual inspection & service
  • Quarterly inspections
Installation Position
  • F: In track/steel sleeper (tie)
  • I: In track/steel base
Remote Diagnostics Yes
Automatic Health
Reporting
Yes
AEI/RFID Integration Yes
Air Purge Unit Yes
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