Comprehensive solutions for railcars
The Smart Wagon® concept integrates GPS devices and wireless sensors installed on railway wagons, communicating according to the specific needs of each customer. The sensors enable loading monitoring and the identification of risk conditions such as overheated bearings, flat wheels, insufficient pressure, brake block wear, activation of the hand brake, and improper kingpin securing. As a result, they significantly enhance operational safety and support predictive maintenance. In addition, the sensors can monitor a wide range of other parameters, including climatic conditions within the cargo space, door opening and closing, tilt, direction of movement, and other operational data. All sensors are designed to withstand vibrations, harsh weather conditions, and mechanical stress.
TotalFinder IS
Loading and Bearing Condition Sensor
This wireless sensor allows monitoring of the loading and unloading of a rail car and also monitors the temperature of the bearings. It is also used for flat wheel detection.
Bearing Temperature and Condition Sensor
This wireless sensor monitors bearing temperature and condition and detects flat wheel. Supports early failure detection and predictive maintenance.
Cargo Space Condition Sensor
This wireless sensor monitors whether the values from the load compartment are optimal. The magnetic sensor allows the opening/closing of the cargo compartment to be detected.
Door Status Sensor
This wireless sensor monitors the opening and closing status of the door. The magnetic sensor allows to detect the opening or closing of the cargo compartment of a wagon or container.
Handbrake Engagement Sensor
This wireless sensor detects the activation and deactivation of the handbrake. It ensures control of the braking system, helping to minimise the risk of accidents and increase overall operational efficiency.
Brake Pad Wear Sensor
This wireless sensor measures the distance the brake shoes approach the brake, providing a check of the brake system and indicating when maintenance or replacement is required.
Tensometric Loading Sensor
This wireless sensor with a tensometric sensor monitors wagon loading with +/- 1 % accuracy. This sensor measures the weight of the load through the deformation of the construction.
Brake Block Wear Sensor
This wireless sensor monitors brake block wear and indicates when maintenance or replacement is required.
Pressure Sensor
This wireless sensor monitors measures pressure within the rail car brake systems in the brake cylinder or brake pipe – depending on sensor placement and transmits the pressure value to the supervisory system.
Kingpin Sensor
This wireless sensor detects the presence of the kingpin and verifies proper kingpin locking, playing a crucial role in the prevention of railway accidents and enhancing overall safety.
Compass-based Direction Sensor
This wireless sensor detects the direction of a rail vehicle on the track using integrated compass technology, improving orientation tracking. It measures and transmits values at a configurable interval to a communication and monitoring GPS unit.
Tilt Sensor
This wireless sensor measures tilt angle. The sensor evaluates three states: Active / Intermediate / Inactive. It measures and transmits values at a configurable interval to a communication and monitoring GPS unit.
Make your rail fleet more efficient
Safety and reliability
The Smart Wagon® system continuously monitors the condition of key components such as brake wear, bearing temperature and wheel condition, allowing early detection of potential failures, reducing the risk of accidents and costly repairs.
Optimising cargo management
The sensors provide real-time data on the load on the wagon and the state of the environment in the load compartment, ensuring optimal transport conditions and helping customers to efficiently monitor the cargo in the wagons.
Increased operational efficiency
With remote monitoring and automated reporting from wireless sensors, the system reduces the frequency of the need for physical inspections, reducing operating costs and increasing overall efficiency.
Smart Wagon ® Solution
The Smart Wagon ® concept places a communication and monitoring GPS unit on the wagon, where it communicates with various Bluetooth® sensors according to customer requirements.
Loading, bearing condition and flat wheel detection
Railcar load monitoring, bearing temperature and flat wheel detection.
Cargo hold monitoring
Values from the cargo hold are monitored.
The magnetic sensor allows to detect the opening/closing of the compartment.
Door Opening & Closing
This wireless sensor monitors the opening and closing status of the door. The magnetic sensor allows to detect the opening or closing of the cargo compartment of a wagon or container.
Brake Pad Wear condition
Measures the distance the brake shoes approach and indicates when maintenance or replacement is required.
Handbrake activation and deactivation
The sensor detects the activation or deactivation of the handbrake and thus ensures control of the braking system.
Precise loading of wagons
A tensometric sensor is used to monitor the weight of the wagon load with an accuracy of +/-1 %.
Bearing Temperature & Condition
This wireless sensor monitors bearing temperature and condition and detects flat wheel. Supports early failure detection and predictive maintenance.
Communication and monitoring GPS unit
The communication and monitoring GPS unit is placed on the wagon where it communicates with various railway sensors according to the customer's requirements.
Smart Wagon ® Solution
The Smart Wagon ® concept places the main GPS communication unit on the wagon, where it communicates with various Bluetooth sensors according to the customer's requirements.
Loading, bearing condition and flat wheel detection
Railcar load monitoring, bearing temperature and flat wheel detection.
Cargo hold monitoring
Values from the cargo hold are monitored.
The magnetic sensor allows to detect the opening/closing of the compartment.
Brake lining wear status
Measures the distance the brake shoes approach and indicates when maintenance or replacement is required.
Handbrake activation detection
The sensor detects the activation or deactivation of the handbrake and thus ensures control of the braking system.
Precise loading of wagons
A strain gauge load sensor is used to monitor the weight of the wagon load with an accuracy of 2%.
Main communication GPS unit
The main GPS communication unit is placed on the carriage where it communicates with various railway sensors according to the customer's requirements.
Positrex Rail
Railcar monitoring is a very useful tool, especially since the cars are out of the depot most of the time.
Our solution gives customers maximum control over their wagons – 24 hours | 7 days a week.
GPS / GSM railcar localization
Railway maps – calculation of km according to map data
Geozones – e.g. depots with automatic warnings when a car is leaving or entering
Unlimited driving history
Speed, vibration and shock monitoring
Automatic alerts for vehicle maintenance (predictive maintenance)
Customized sensors that detect values according to customer preferences