Broken Rail Detection

Global Rail Systems Model BRD-2 System is comprised of the DC track circuits, electronics housings, solar panels for charging, if AC is not requested, radio for announcement of detection, batteries, tilt-over masts and track wire. A data radio can also be supplied for indications to an office system if desired.

The BRD-2 system is a simple cost effective method for providing broken rail detection in areas where it has previously been cost prohibitive to accomplish.

The DC Coded track circuit is a small lightweight din rail mounted component that allows for circuits of up to 50,000 ft in most ballast conditions. The VHF/UHF radio is programmed to the existing radio frequency and will broadcast a pre-recorded message upon detection of a broken rail or circuit.

• Track circuit uses coded DC pulses
• Maximum track length – up to 50,000’ at 3-ohm/1000’ ballast
• Shunt detection – 0.06 ohm
• Does not affect any audio overlay or grade crossing equipment
• Logic can be performed within the receiver unit
• Output indication aspect controlled by relay contacts of output
• Logic performed vitally by dual redundant processing
• Low power consumption allows solar applications

Global Rail Systems Inc.
P.O. Box 110, 503 FM 147, Marlin, Texas 76661
Call toll free: 866-883-2213 --- Fax: 254-883-2201