RailBAM
BEARING ACOUSTIC MONITOR
RailBAM is an acoustic based axle bearing defect detector that provides early warning and trending of bearing health which could help on preventing future bearing related catastrophic incidents.
System Features
- Reliably detects axle bearing faults
- Beam forming technology
- Multiple bearing classes
- Web-based trending database
- Bearing fault alerts
- Wheel diameter measurement
- Axle count
- AAR rules compliant
- Automated system health checks
- Mixed traffic environment
- Ability to issue alarms and alerts to system stakeholders
- Early and consistent fault detection
- Provides accurate fleet-wide statistical data
- Inboard Variant Targets: Inboard axle journal, Gearboxes, Suspension/U-tube bearings, Traction motors
Specifications
| Bearing Type | Package, Axle Box and Passenger |
| Fleet |
Mixed fleet – heavy haul, intermodal and passenger |
| Capacity |
Train length – unlimited |
| RF Tags | Suitable for RF tagged vehicles (or virtual tagging reports) |
| Alarms | User configurable, delivered via SMS, email or message to Central Train Control |
| Application | Main Line/Depot |
| Environment | Rail hardware and wayside hut equipment suitable for arctic, tropical and desert environment; Rail hardware IP65 or greater |
| Database | RailBAM information presented by the FleetONE database |
| General | DC/AC power compatible, TCP/IP data transfer, suitable for electrified environment, all hardware isolated from the rail |
| Compliance | Outputs in compliance with AAR rules and CE compliant |
| Standards | Manufactured to ISO 9001/EN 50125 quality standards |
