A signal detection system for use with a signaling system is disclosed, the signal detection system comprising a plurality of electrical terminals including a source terminal and an output terminal, the output terminal being connected to a signaling device. An auxiliary terminal electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of electrical terminals is provided. A current sensor is coupled to the auxiliary terminal for detecting an electrical signal for controlling the signaling device. The current sensor generating an output signal in response to the detection of the electrical signal for controlling the signaling device for monitoring the status of the signaling device. Also disclosed is a method for installing a signal detection system in a wayside signaling system including a signaling device for monitoring a status of the signaling device. An apparatus for connecting a current sensor to a signaling device is also disclosed.

A signal detection system for use with a signaling system is disclosed, the signal detection system comprising a plurality of electrical terminals including a source terminal and an output terminal, the output terminal being connected to a signaling device. An auxiliary terminal electrically coupled to at least one of the plurality of electrical terminals is provided. A current sensor is coupled to the auxiliary terminal for detecting an electrical signal for controlling the signaling device. The current sensor generating an output signal in response to the detection of the electrical signal for controlling the signaling device for monitoring the status of the signaling device. Also disclosed is a method for installing a signal detection system in a wayside signaling system including a signaling device for monitoring a status of the signaling device. An apparatus for connecting a current sensor to a signaling device is also disclosed.

A monitoring method and system monitor a transmitted current that is injected into conductive components of a route traveled by vehicle systems, monitor a received current that represents a portion of the transmitted current that is conducted through the conductive components of the route, examine changes in the transmitted and/or received current over time to determine when the vehicle systems are on the route between a first location where the transmitted current is injected into the conductive components and a second location where the received current is monitored, and examine the changes in the transmitted and/or received currents. The changes are examined to identify (a) a contaminated portion of a surface on which the route is disposed, (b) a foreign object other than the vehicle systems that is contacting the route, and/or (c) a damaged or broken portion of at least one of the conductive components of the route.

A method for revealing a light signal error, in particular for railway safety systems, and a device for carrying out the method includes an electronic signal generator, which can be disconnected in a reversible manner in the event of an error, and a control part which is designed for incandescent lamps for controlling and monitoring the signal generator. In order to be able to evaluate the operation of said type of control part with an incandescent lamp interface also when the signal is flashing, it is provided that when the signal generator is activated in the flashing mode, in which no signal voltage is supplied during the flashing intervals, a timer which is connected to a voltage source measures the duration of the pauses between the flashes, and in the event of an error, maintains the disconnection for at least one flashing cycle and signals to the control part.

The Station Time Grade Time Stop Time and Relay Time Testing Device (SGSRTD) is a portable device that allows one to test whether various railroad-based components and elements, circuits, controls, relays, and systems are operating optimally or pursuant to manufacturers' specifications. SGSRTD comprises a multitude of components, including a power switch, electronic programmable timers, connectors, shunt switch, DC relays, AC relay, and leads. When coupled with a limit switch, an SGSRTD system is formed.

The Station Time Grade Time Stop Time and Relay Time Testing Device (SGSRTD) is a portable device that allows one to test whether various railroad-based components and elements, circuits, controls, relays, and systems are operating optimally or pursuant to manufacturers' specifications. SGSRTD comprises a multitude of components, including a power switch, electronic programmable timers, connectors, shunt switch, DC relays, AC relay, and leads. When coupled with a limit switch, an SGSRTD system is formed.

A cam follower assembly (100) for a dragging equipment detection system comprising: one of a cam (130) or a cam follower (140) adapted to be drivably connected to an impact element (200) of a dragging equipment detection system so as to move together with the impact element (200) upon reception of an impact. The cam (130) includes a cam surface (131). The cam follower (140) includes a follower element (141) and a spring (142) configured to bias the follower element (141) against the cam surface (131) of the cam (130) with a bias force. The cam follower (140) and the cam (130) are adapted to move relative to each other, while one of the cam follower (140) and the cam (130) is fixed and the other is movable. At least one of the cam surface (131) and the follower element (141) comprise a variable effective shape.

A cam follower assembly (100) for a dragging equipment detection system comprising: one of a cam (130) or a cam follower (140) adapted to be drivably connected to an impact element (200) of a dragging equipment detection system so as to move together with the impact element (200) upon reception of an impact. The cam (130) includes a cam surface (131). The cam follower (140) includes a follower element (141) and a spring (142) configured to bias the follower element (141) against the cam surface (131) of the cam (130) with a bias force. The cam follower (140) and the cam (130) are adapted to move relative to each other, while one of the cam follower (140) and the cam (130) is fixed and the other is movable. At least one of the cam surface (131) and the follower element (141) comprise a variable effective shape.

Method for monitoring a track switch with a switch drive, wherein the switch drive includes a housing, a switch setting motor arranged in the housing and a switch rod extending out of the housing for coupling to a track switch. The method includes providing a piezoelectric sensor arranged on the housing and detecting measurement signals of the piezoelectric sensor during a switching operation of the switch drive. Periodic components of the measurement signal are at least partially filtered out in order to obtain signal components representative of a non-periodic change in the strain of the housing. The method also includes evaluating a temporal progression of the signal components representative of the non-periodic change in strain in order to identify deviations from a nominal state.

Method for monitoring a track switch with a switch drive, wherein the switch drive includes a housing, a switch setting motor arranged in the housing and a switch rod extending out of the housing for coupling to a track switch. The method includes providing a piezoelectric sensor arranged on the housing and detecting measurement signals of the piezoelectric sensor during a switching operation of the switch drive. Periodic components of the measurement signal are at least partially filtered out in order to obtain signal components representative of a non-periodic change in the strain of the housing. The method also includes evaluating a temporal progression of the signal components representative of the non-periodic change in strain in order to identify deviations from a nominal state.