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The Schweizer Electronic Group
The Schweizer Electronic Group is a market leader for automated protection of track workers and equipment running on rails across Europe and the rest of the world.
For over 50 years, Schweizer Electronic AG has developed and manufactured train detection and warning systems. Still a family owned business with headquarters in Switzerland, the groups goal is to increase safety whilst also improving access efficiency, user friendliness and overall productivity.
Supplying countries across Europe for over a decade, the group provides a range of products including;
• Automated Track Warning Systems (ATWS)
• Lookout Operated Warning Systems (LOWS)
• Semi-Automated Track Warning Systems (SATWS)
• Signal Controlled Warning Systems (SCWS)
• FLEX Level Crossings
Our core competencies center on high security remote control and radio data transmission systems, along with interactive diagnostic systems for use wherever safety and efficiency are important. Within the business, all operating processes are governed and certified in accordance with ISO9001:2006 and CENELEC EN 50 126.
Our newest radio-based product, Minimel Lynx provides a platform for the next generation of track warning systems and is currently being used in LOWS, ATWS and SATWS across Europe.
automated Track Warning Systems (aTWS)
Our ATWS system uses mechanical treadles or the most up to date wheel detection systems attached to the running rails to automatically detect the wheels of passing trains. These are positioned to provide a warning to track workers of approaching trains. The distances are applicable to the work area. A control unit processes these signals and passes the warning signal to either cable connected lamps or horns, whichever is required for the work site. This signal can also be used to operate individually carried radio warning devices for each worker and work group. A combination of signal devices can be set up to monitor train activity through crossovers and signaling, which leads to trains being automatically being counted out of the work area, therefore cancelling out the warning.
ATWS gives:
• Automatic detection and warning
• Improved track access and workgroup productivity
• Reduced headcount
• Enables work on live rail or near an adjacent open line
lookout Operated Warning Systems (lOWS)
LOWS operates as a manual system and requires manpower to detect the trains approach. Positioned at an appropriate sighting distance, the lookout uses a hand switch to give the required warnings to track workers. These warnings are transmitted through mobile radio warning units carried by each workgroup. Cancellation of the warning is also carried out manually.
LOWS gives:
• Protection at night or in poor visibility
• Short notice access for mobile maintenance teams
Signal controlled Warning Systems (ScWS)
Schweizer Electronic offers a permanent safety solution for sections of the railway using SCWS. Similar to the other group warning products in that it improves track access and maximises network availability whilst continuing to provide a safe working environment for personnel track side, giving reliable automatic warnings. This is achieved via signals received directly from the interlocking which are then used to calculate the appropriate warning tailored to line speed and site conditions.
Our SCWS solutions are capable of working with SSI, RRI systems and cn integrate with ETCS and ERTMS.
level crossings
Manufactured using standard industrial components with Innovative LED optics and wheel sensor technology, our FLEX level crossing offers reliability and attractive lifecycle costs.
Certified SIL3, FLEX uses a modular design to allow for lower costs across engineering, approvals and overall project.
FLEX provides:
• Reduced costs using PLC technology
• A range of crossings from User Worked to Multi Barrier
systems
• Plug and Play technology reducing installation times
• Easily replaceable low weight barriers with no
counterweights
• Low lifecycle costs
• RCM
• Conventional or signal interlocking train detection
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