Full Scale Train Scanning and Imaging System
Beena Vision offers its full scale train scanning system as a basic component of its comprehensive train inspection system.
This system consists of several line and area scan cameras that provides image of the train at track speeds at high resolution. The system is designed to provide images of all externally visible components of a car. The images are then assigned to individual cars based on AEI data. Car components are then ready for viewing and analysis.
The system is designed to provide the following benefits to the user:
- Assist the carman in his car inspection duties
- Make it possible to view images using a user interface software provided
with the system
- The system uses several sensors and algorithms to pinpoint axle position, car
beginning and car end positions, appliances, and truck components such as
side frame, springs, brake shoes, etc.
- Provide automated inspection on select components
This system is designed to be used as a comprehensive train inspection system. After the imaging system is installed, different software and hardware modules can be used to inspect several train components, including brakes hoses, brake shoes, wedge and springs, appliances, bearing caps, body of the car, uncoupling levers, couplers, etc.
The Undercarriage scanner is recommended to complement the train scanner data. |
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| A section of the above car image shown in larger area to understand the actual resolution of the image. The yellow area is shown in actual resolution in the figure shown below. |
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The yellow area in the previous figure with its native resolution. |
Car Components visible with Train Scanner Cameras
a. Side walls
b. Brake shoes
c. Friction wedges and end of bolster area
d. Springs
e. Bearing end caps
f. Side frame
g. Brake hose (side view)
h. Coupler (side view)
i. Wheel surface (rolling surface of wheel may require up to 4 cameras to be captured properly)
j. Appliances including:
1. Handholds
2. Ladder treads
3. Hand brake wheel
4. Uncoupling lever
5. End platforms
6. Sill steps
7. Side sill (external view)
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| A night view of the train scanner tower at night time |
a. Top chords, internal hopper components
b. Running Boards (longitudinal and latitudinal)
c. Rooftop handholds
d. Roof hatches
e. Load conditions
