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Amberg TrackControl

 
 

Amberg TrackControl is the new innovative monitoring solution for railway tracks assuring highest reliability and safety.

Amberg TrackControl monitors all safety-relevant track parameters such as superelevation, twist and vertical versine regardless of the weather conditions and in a high interval of one minute.

Data acquisition takes place reliably once every minute:

  • The system works independently of weather-related restrictions such as rain, snow or fog.
  • Even standing or passing trains cause no problems for the geotechnical sensors.
  • Highest safety for railway operation due to high measurement accuracy, reliability and application of advanced analyse methods.
  • Low personnel and maintenance costs thanks to simple and compact design.
  • With the GEOvis cloud-software, real-time measurement data can be retrieved, visualized and analyzed at any time and from anywhere.
  • The integrated alarm function informs you in real time by email or SMS.

The system is suitable for the following areas of application:

  • For construction sites close to railway tracks.
  • For underpassing construction measures (pipe jacking, tunnels, underpasses, etc.)
  • When using auxiliary bridges.

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The essential information in real time

Amberg TrackControl reliably measures:

  • Track twist
  • Cant
  • Vertical versine and settlement once every minute

An internationally proven system

Amberg TrackControl is a proven track monitoring system, which is successfully used in projects of national and private railway companies in Switzerland, Germany and France.

The reliable alarming during past failures proves the high functionality of the system. With Amberg TrackControl, you always have your track movements under control and increase the safety of your railway infrastructure.

With our international partner network, we guarantee a reliable customer support.

A modular system tailored to your project

  • The basic module measures deformations with 48 longitudinal, 12 transverse and optionally four mast sensors on a track length of 56 meters.
  • Extension of the base module by connecting up to five additional modules to a total length of up to 340 meters
 Basic ModuleMax. setup (6 modules)
Longitudinal sensors (uniaxial)48288
Transverse sensors (uniaxial)1227
Mast sensors (optional, biaxial)424
Temperature limitations-50ºC to +80ºC
Distance between longitudinal sensors1.2 meters
Distance between transverse sensors4.8 meters

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  • Efficient installation with the latest generation of sensors! Amberg TrackControl with flexible plug connections and innovative magnet fastening.
  • Quick and easy installation, module extension and deinstallation without obstructing railway operations.
  • Measurement of absolute and/or relative track deformations using georeferencing of sensors.

Data acquisitionAccuracy
Superelevations+/- 1.0 mm
Twist+/- 0.2 ‰
Vertical versine+/- 1.0 mm
Vertical settlement+/- 3.5 mm
Measurement frequency1x per minute (or less)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Amberg TrackControl is successfully used in projects in Switzerland, Germany, France, and other European countries. It has been deployed by national railway companies such as SBB (Switzerland) and Deutsche Bahn (Germany). After the Rastatt tunnel incident, TrackControl was established as the standard monitoring system by Deutsche Bahn. Through the international partner network of Amberg Infra 7D, reliable customer support is guaranteed.

Yes, with just one measuring station, TrackControl can monitor up to 420 sensors or up to 400 m of track length according to the Swiss guideline (measurement profile spacing of 4.8 m), or 315 m according to the Euro guideline (spacing of 3.0 m). The monitoring can be extended as required with additional measuring stations, making the system scalable to virtually any track length.

TrackControl offers significant advantages: continuous measurement once per minute (vs. periodic manual measurements), weather independence (works in rain, snow, fog), no obstruction of railway operations during installation, low personnel and maintenance costs thanks to simple and compact design, high measurement accuracy and reliability, fully automatic operation with real-time alerting, and remote access to data via GEOvis from anywhere at any time. The innovative magnetic sensor mounting allows efficient installation without the need for rail drilling.

TrackControl is fully integrated into the GEOvis platform. Measurement data is transmitted in real time from the field sensors through the central measurement unit to GEOvis via internet connection. All standard GEOvis features are available: real-time data visualization, configurable alarm plans with multiple alert levels, automatic report generation, data export, and the integrated logbook. The alarm function notifies responsible persons immediately via email or SMS when threshold values are exceeded.

Amberg TrackControl is a proven track monitoring system successfully used in projects of national and private railway companies in Switzerland, Germany, and France. Notable reference projects include: the Tunnel Rastatt project (since 2016, with 210 sensors, later established as the standard monitoring system for Deutsche Bahn), the Ingolstadt railway station (pipe jacking under active tracks), and various projects involving the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). The reliable alarming during past incidents demonstrates the high functionality of the system.

TrackControl data is visualized on the Amberg GEOvis platform with dedicated visualization tools: overview maps showing sensor locations and status, sensor status profiles, track deformation curves (twist, vertical versine, settlement deformations), temperature-time curves, and settlement diagrams with reference measurements. Alarm limits (AMW, IW, SEW) are displayed directly in the graphs, making it easy to see when values approach or exceed thresholds.

Yes, TrackControl operates independently of weather-related restrictions such as rain, snow, or fog. The geotechnical MEMS sensors are not affected by these conditions, unlike optical measurement systems. Even standing or passing trains cause no problems for the sensors. The system operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +80°C with built-in temperature compensation.

TrackControl is designed for the following application areas: construction sites close to railway tracks, underpassing construction measures such as pipe jacking (microtunneling), tunnel construction, and underpass construction beneath active railway lines, as well as projects using auxiliary bridges. It is the ideal solution whenever railway track geometry needs to be monitored continuously during nearby construction activities to ensure safe train operations.

The TrackControl system consists of: TrackControl Basic units and TrackControl Extended units connected to sensor boxes. Each sensor box or central measurement unit can handle up to 64 sensors (48 longitudinal sensors, 12 transverse sensors, and 4 mast tilt sensors). The sensors can be deployed in variable spacing of 4.8 m (Swiss guideline) or 3.0 m (Euro guideline). With one central measurement unit and up to 5 sensor boxes, a maximum track length of approximately 340 m per power connection can be monitored. The system is nearly endlessly expandable with additional measurement stations.

TrackControl sensors are mounted on the rail using an innovative magnetic fastening system. This allows quick and easy installation, extension, and deinstallation without obstructing railway operations. The magnetic mounting solution is approved for use on Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) tracks. The sensors are connected via flexible plug connections to sensor boxes and a central measurement unit, which communicates with the GEOvis platform via LAN/Power over Ethernet or mobile network (UMTS).

TrackControl is based on MEMS tilt sensors that are mounted directly on the rail. There are two types of tilt sensors: longitudinal sensors (measuring along the track direction) and transverse sensors (measuring perpendicular to the track). The sensors communicate via RS 485 protocol. They feature built-in temperature compensation (both laboratory and field calibration) and filtering of unwanted effects such as vibrations from passing trains. The entire system operates independently of weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog.

TrackControl performs data acquisition once every minute as standard. For special applications, shorter measurement intervals can be configured. This high measurement frequency ensures that any changes in track geometry are detected immediately, allowing for rapid response to potential safety hazards.

TrackControl reliably measures the following track geometry parameters: superelevation (cant) with an accuracy of +/- 1.0 mm, twist (warp) with +/- 0.2 ‰, vertical versine with +/- 1.0 mm, and vertical settlement with +/- 3.5 mm. The system measures both absolute and relative track deformations using georeferenced sensor positions. Horizontal displacement is typically not measured, as it rarely occurs without tilting. However, by combining TrackControl with distance measurements, total stations, or GPS, complete 3D measurements are possible.

Amberg TrackControl is a specialized geomonitoring system for seamless, real-time monitoring of railway tracks. It uses MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) tilt sensors to reliably measure track distortions such as cant (superelevation), twist, vertical versine, and settlement. The system provides continuous data acquisition once every minute, ensuring maximum safety for railway operations around the clock.

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