LazerView Specifications

Specifications:

LazerView  is a handheld Wheel Profile Measurement System that uses laser displacement measurement technology for non-contact measurement of wheel profiles. This device offers a truly innovative technology for railroad industry. The device is extremely useful and offers an unparallel convenience in measuring, storing, searching and analysis of railroad wheel profiles.

Device Specifications are:

• Laser Based Technology
• Accurate, Repeatable Profiles
• Resolution: 0.001 inch
• Operating temperature: 20°F to 120°F (-10 °C to 50 °C)
• Dimensions (approx):
  • Handheld device: 3x5x8 inches
  • Scanner: 5x7x10.5 inches
• Weight (approx):
  • Handheld device: 1.5 pounds 
  • Scanner: 2.5 pounds
• Measured parameters are:
  • Flange Height
  • Flange Thickness
  • Flange Slope
  • Tread Hollow
  • Rim Thickness
  • Wheel Diameter
    • Using three point method
    • Using witness groove (for Locomotive wheels)
  • Back-to-Back measurement (Option)
• Remarkably easy to use (one man operation)
• Instant reports on wheel condition and comparison with user, AAR, FRA standards

 

• Rugged, field proven, shock, dust, and water resistant
• Measures up to 300 wheels with single charge (up to 1500 wheels with backup battery)
• Rugged carrying case
• Wireless communication (WiFi or bluetooth) of handheld device with PC for easy transfer of data to PC for database storage, profile analysis, and report preparation

             PC Software and Database

•          Powerful PC Software for Reporting & Comparison
•          Superimpose on Standard Profiles
•          Profile Superimposition to Compare Wheel Wears
•          Wear Display Graph for Wear Analysis
•          Database for
•          Wheel Data Storage with Car ID and Wheel Position
•          Extensive Data Search and Display
•          Data Trending for All Parameters
•          Optional User Defined Data Entries for Each Wheel
•          Graphical User Interface
•          Several Report Formats (txt, Excel,...)