FAS-PAS ™ Failsafe Audible Signal – Power Assisted Switch

High Quality, Remotely Operated, Switch Control Point
Designed for Dark Territory Operation

With well over 1,500,000 hours of safe operation. It’s the proven method for switch point detection and control

Definition

Global Rail Systems FAS-PAS ™ systems are a combination of railroad operating rules and advanced technology applied to dark or ABS territory power switch operation and monitoring that allows for remote switch control and advance switch position indications to be accomplished in a vital method.

System Description

Each control point is considered a system and each system consists of seven major sub-systems.

1. Switch machine sub-system
2. Communication sub-system
3. Zone occupancy sub-system
4. Indication sub-system
5. Control sub-system
6. System housing and packaging
7. Configurations available

With the above sub-systems properly integrated, Global Rail Systems provides a vital control point for non-signalized territory (dark or ABS territory).

1. Switch Machine

Global Rail Systems TS 4500 power switch machine is the latest in technology design allowing a cost effective solution to increase safety and reliability in yard and mainline switch control applications. The unique patent pending design incorporates the best practices of applied engineering for force generation and switch point holding force. The reduction of linkages and the use of sealed bearings ensures increased reliability and minimizes maintenance requirements lowering the overall cost of ownership. The direct drive design maximizes the available power for throwing any size switch point. The spring holding force is easily adjusted and will not cause track structure failure due to excessive impact during throwing or while in the holding position. The field serviceable spring assembly allows maximum availability and reliability.

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