Pantograph Monitoring and Overhead Line Monitoring Condition System
Pandas-V®
Pinpoint Faults
Real-time AI Analysis
Cloud Connected
Intuitive Geofencing
Pantograph Accelerometer
Roof-mounted Monitoring Camera System
Our PANDAS-V® Pantograph Monitoring Technology Detects the following incidents:
Impact Events
Advanced Detection
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Detection of Impact Events
Our advanced sensor technology is instrumental in identifying a range of impact events, including droppers, misaligned neutral sections, and birdstrikes, ensuring swift responses to uphold the safety and efficiency of rail operations.
Droppers
Deploying sophisticated sensor technology, our overhead line monitoring system for trains adeptly identifies dropper events, guaranteeing a rapid response to uphold seamless rail operations
Misaligned Neutral Sections
Within our railway monitoring expertise, we excel in detecting misaligned neutral sections, bolstering the safety and efficiency of rail networks.
“I have spoken with NR and they have confirmed that unbelievably there isn’t anything missing from the section isolator but it it’s very misaligned, and does present a de-wirement risk.” – Angel Trains
Birdstrikes
Pantograph Bird strikes are more than just a rare occurrence; they’re a real and frequent challenge that can cause damage ranging from mild to severe. In an industry where safety and efficiency are paramount, it’s crucial to detect and report these incidents as quickly as possible.
Pantograph Flip
Addressing the critical issue of pantograph flips, our solutions ensure reliable overhead contact, enhancing the operational integrity of rail systems.
Arcing
It’s essential to have a comprehensive system in place to monitor and address arcing events promptly to ensure the safety of railway operations
Arcing can pose significant safety hazards. It can lead to fires, which can be particularly dangerous in a railway environment where passengers and personnel may be present. Rapid detection allows for immediate response to mitigate these risks.
Detecting and addressing arcing quickly helps prevent service interruptions, ensuring the reliability of rail transportation.
Passenger safety is of utmost importance. Arcing events can lead to power fluctuations or even electrical failures on trains, potentially endangering passengers. Detecting and resolving arcing contributes to safer travel. Data on arcing incidents can be valuable for maintenance planning. It allows maintenance teams to schedule inspections and repairs proactively, reducing downtime and costs.
Stagger
PANDAS-V® stagger analytics
Pantograph Height
PANDAS-V® height analytics
Foliage & Bird Nests
Tackling challenges posed by foliage and bird nests, our solutions ensure unobstructed rail operations, prioritising safety and efficiency.
“This poses a risk as bird’s nests within 600mm of 25kV live parts can cause a short circuit and part the catenary conductors”. – Network Rail.
The nest was removed the same day.
Uplift Force
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Carbon Chips
Is your fleet consistently plagued by carbon chip disruptions? Discover the mastery of pinpointing locations that cause repetitive carbon damage. Dive into our visuals that vividly capture the exact moment a carbon chip takes flight following a dropper wire impact – all detected seamlessly by PANDAS-V®.
Ride Quality & Sway
Network Rail reports extreme weather across Britain has put the railway at a higher risk of landslips.
Major landslip near Hook station in Hampshire, January 2023.
PANDAS-V automatically detects deviations in ride quality conditions through carriage sway variations; and notifies rail operators of critical faults which can lead to derailments:
The below example shows the repeatability of measurements over 23 consecutive runs:
Insufficient OHL Tension
Impact Detection
The PANDAS-V® camera system excels in impact detection, providing real-time analysis and instant notifications for enhanced safety and preventive maintenance.
Branch Impact Detection
Impact Events
Detection of Impact Events
Our advanced sensor technology is instrumental in identifying a range of impact events, including droppers, misaligned neutral sections, and birdstrikes, ensuring swift responses to uphold the safety and efficiency of rail operations.
Droppers
Deploying sophisticated sensor technology, our overhead line monitoring system for trains adeptly identifies dropper events, guaranteeing a rapid response to uphold seamless rail operations
Within our railway monitoring expertise, we excel in detecting misaligned neutral sections, bolstering the safety and efficiency of rail networks.
“I have spoken with NR and they have confirmed that unbelievably there isn’t anything missing from the section isolator but it it’s very misaligned, and does present a de-wirement risk.” – Angel Trains
Birdstrikes
Pantograph Bird strikes are more than just a rare occurrence; they’re a real and frequent challenge that can cause damage ranging from mild to severe. In an industry where safety and efficiency are paramount, it’s crucial to detect and report these incidents as quickly as possible.
Advanced Detection
Pantograph Flip
Addressing the critical issue of pantograph flips, our solutions ensure reliable overhead contact, enhancing the operational integrity of rail systems.
Birdstrikes
Pantograph Bird strikes are more than just a rare occurrence; they’re a real and frequent challenge that can cause damage ranging from mild to severe. In an industry where safety and efficiency are paramount, it’s crucial to detect and report these incidents as quickly as possible.
Arcing
It’s essential to have a comprehensive system in place to monitor and address arcing events promptly to ensure the safety of railway operations
Arcing can pose significant safety hazards. It can lead to fires, which can be particularly dangerous in a railway environment where passengers and personnel may be present. Rapid detection allows for immediate response to mitigate these risks.
Detecting and addressing arcing quickly helps prevent service interruptions, ensuring the reliability of rail transportation.
Passenger safety is of utmost importance. Arcing events can lead to power fluctuations or even electrical failures on trains, potentially endangering passengers. Detecting and resolving arcing contributes to safer travel. Data on arcing incidents can be valuable for maintenance planning. It allows maintenance teams to schedule inspections and repairs proactively, reducing downtime and costs.
Stagger
PANDAS-V® stagger analytics
Pantograph Height
PANDAS-V® height analytics
Uplift Force
Content Pending.
Carbon Chips
Is your fleet consistently plagued by carbon chip disruptions? Discover the mastery of pinpointing locations that cause repetitive carbon damage. Dive into our visuals that vividly capture the exact moment a carbon chip takes flight following a dropper wire impact – all detected seamlessly by PANDAS-V®.
Ride Quality & Sway
Network Rail reports extreme weather across Britain has put the railway at a higher risk of landslips.
Major landslip near Hook station in Hampshire, January 2023.
PANDAS-V automatically detects deviations in ride quality conditions through carriage sway variations; and notifies rail operators of critical faults which can lead to derailments:
The below example shows the repeatability of measurements over 23 consecutive runs:
Insufficient OHL Tension
Impact Detection
The PANDAS-V® camera system excels in impact detection, providing real-time analysis and instant notifications for enhanced safety and preventive maintenance.
Branch Impact Detection
The icon represents exclusive Transmission Dynamics Artifical Intelligence (AI) technology.
This is really proving its worth - sounds like we've prevented a catastrophic neutral section failure.
The PANDAS system has prevented 8 major incidents on our rail network over the past year.
As a result of the visibility offered by PANDAS-V®, Network Rail have reduced some standard manual level inspection frequencies from 6 weekly to 11 weekly, almost halving the frequency of which these will take place in future.
How our PANDAS-V® Overhead Line Monitoring A.I. system achieves results
1.
Camera captures images in realtime at 60FPS using state of the art camera systems.
2.
Analysis of each frame in realtime, on camera system using Edge AI processing.
3.
Data is sent to the GDN® and plotted.
4.
Detection of events and deviations from baseline, reporting to key stakeholders.
Ease of Pantograph Monitoring System Installation
EFFORTLESS Installation
No complex units or brackets to install.
Minimal Engineering Change
Reduces lengthly authority and change control procedures.
Our PANDAS-V® system is ADD (Auto Drop Device) Ready.
Single power supply
Only requires one 24V power supply.
Simple Maintenance
No bulky and complex processing units requiring installation and maintenance.
Benefits of using PANDAS-V®
REDUCING DELAYS
Cleaner Infrastructure, fewer damaging impacts through fewer de-wirements - improving rail safety.
BETTER REPORTING
Automated reports and alerts, performance trends and management via an intuitive portal.
IMPROVED RELIABILITY
Significantly enhances rail system reliability by providing real-time remote condition monitoring for electrified train pantographs and overhead lines.
Enhanced Safety
PANDAS-V® ensures heightened safety for rail operations by promptly identifying and mitigating potential hazards, reducing the risk of accidents and infrastructure damage.
Cost-Effective Solution
PANDAS-V® not only enhances safety and reliability but also offers a cost-effective solution for rail operators by reducing downtime, preventing costly repairs, and streamlining maintenance processes.
BOOTS OFF BALLAST
With real-time AI analysis and remote monitoring, PANDAS-V® reduces boots on ballast, meaning maintenance personnel can respond proactively to issues without extensive on-site inspections, thereby minimising operational disruptions.
I’ve informed the local DU who were not yet aware. They are now responding. This will likely be a block to electric traction until the bar can be replaced, as well as on site inspection.
Early warning on this type of issue is incredibly valuable. Without PANDAS it’s entirely possible our first indication of the issue could have been a dewirement.
Keen to discuss a way to fast track this type of issue to a response team in future.
The PANDAS-V® system will undoubtedly contribute to reducing the number of de-wirements, each costing ca.£1m to resolve, as well as the critical safety and operational impacts.
A Quality Product installed across the globe
Extreme Cold Running
Verified operations in Canadian winters.
In-House Manufacturing
Products designs, manufactured and assembled in-house.
Environmental Stress Testing
In-house testing of all environmental variables.
Aerospace-Grade Materials
Proven components for longevity and quality.
Part of the Transmission Dynamics Ecosystem
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This advanced system revolutionises rail industry practices by offering affordable and scalable remote condition monitoring solutions for electrified train pantographs and overhead lines. By addressing maintenance challenges and enhancing efficiency, PANDAS-V® transforms rail operations and sets new standards for monitoring and maintenance in the industry.
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