ASC 4415LN
Uniaxial, capacitive
Measurement range: ±2 to ±400 g
Noise density: 7 to 400 µg/√Hz
Frequency range (±5 %): DC to 2000 Hz
From September 2-4, Europe’s premier thought leadership conference for the rail industry takes place in Berlin, Germany: Railway Forum 2025. To shape the future of the rail sector, over 2,000 experts and decision makers from the international railway industry, network operators, infrastructure managers, suppliers and government officials will convene to discuss one mutual goal: shaping change together.
“Inertial sensor technology plays a crucial role in increasing and accelerating the capacity of rail mobility as an effective, efficient, sustainable transport solution of the future,” says Renate Bay, General Manager of ASC Sensors. At the conference’s expert speaker track, she will introduce new sensor solutions specifically developed to increase the safety, capacity and efficiency of railway networks around the globe.
In a joint presentation with Dr. Jörg Heland, Head of Onboard Infrastructure Management at DB Systemtechnik, Bay at the Railway Forum will present the latest status of a joint development project to improve rail quality and optimize operations using the smart sensor platform CTM 2.x (Continuous Track Monitoring):
“Infrastructure monitoring of HSR and regional lines through in-service trains – Wireless. Smart. Scalable.”
Based on digitally networked, predicitve infrastructure monitoring (Continuous Infrastructure Monitoring, CIM), which has been implemented and continuously improved by DB Systemtechnik for years, the project partners have also further developed their smart CTM measurement system in terms of both hardware and software.
In collaboration with DB Systemtechnik, a sensor platform was designed and developed consisting of two main components: the computing box and three satellite boxes. The devices connect within a distributed architecture and are mounted exclusively on wheel sets. The sensor boxes acquire high dynamic, accurate measurement data such as acceleration and angular velocity. Communication and synchronization work through radio technologies. In addition, track geometry parameters are calculated in the computing box and transmitted directly to the cloud. This eliminates the need for a central unit inside the vehicle body, extensive wiring and antennas on the roof.
“This targeted expansion stage of our CIM concept, which we have been developing for years for the continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance of the entire DB infrastructure, enables rail infrastructure operators to expand their capacity and safe operation on our rail networks and bring more sustainable transport onto the tracks,” says Heland.
“Ultimately, our common goal with rail operators and specialized technology partners like ASC must be to put the advantages of the digital age ‘on track’ and realize the maximum benefit of the rail system for people in Europe and worldwide.”
Like with the ASC-RAIL series, a specially developed set of extremely robust, flexible, high-precision acceleration sensors and gyroscopes. They have been rigorously tested and qualified in accordance with EN 50155 (climate resistance and dynamic mechanical robustness) and EN 50121 (electromagnetic compatibility). In addition, they comply with current fire protection standards, including EN 45545 (fire protection in rail vehicles) and other relevant railway standards, significantly reducing the individual documentation effort on the part of the operator.
“Rail operators can now assemble customized sensor systems for their individual requirements from the ready components of the ASC RAIL series,” summarizes Bay. “The selection from a proven range of inertial sensors that comply with local and international standards enables pinpoint solutions, saves time and money, and at the same time improves the safety, capacity and productivity of rail systems worldwide.”
“To achieve this change, we must work closely together. The development and application of suitable sensor systems, to make the rail network, rolling stock and infrastructure fit for the future and increase their productivity, requires all our collective expertise,” says Bay.
With this in mind, ASC Sensors tailors its solutions to the exact requirements of the customer and works hand in hand with their specialist engineers. “Come and visit us at our booth at the Railway Forum to discuss your specific needs!”
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Uniaxial, capacitive
Measurement range: ±2 to ±400 g
Noise density: 7 to 400 µg/√Hz
Frequency range (±5 %): DC to 2000 Hz
Biaxial, capacitive
Measurement range: ±2 to ±200 g
Noise density: 10 to 680 µg/√Hz
Frequency range (±5 %): DC to 2900 Hz
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