Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC
Safe and reliable axle counting solution
Flexibility is key: The Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC enables a wide variety of configurations, and is suitable for use in small, large and complex systems. It has proven its high reliability in projects worldwide, remaining available in all climatic conditions. The Frauscher Safe Ethernet FSE, as well as other customized protocols, can enable simple and reliable integration.
Benefits at a glance
Simple and flexible configuration
Software interface
Flexible architecture and scalable structure
Low maintenance requirements
Minimized life cycle costs
Simple installation and project management
Multiple possibilities, one goal: Optimum railway operation
The combination of outdoor and indoor components of the FAdC creates a solid and reliable data base that helps support operators to run their trains safely and efficiently.
The trackside equipment consists of the robust, IP68-certified Wheel Sensor RSR180, rated at SIL4 level, ensuring reliable axle counting. Additionally, sturdy trackside connection boxes and Frauscher rail claws support seamless operations and allow for installation in just a few minutes, without drilling the rail.
Via the trackside connection box, the wheel sensors are connected to the indoor system with cables where all signals are collected, analyzed and processed. All components of the indoor system are perfectly designed for axle counting and data communication.
The special scalability of the FAdC also comes into play within the indoor enclosures: The system’s components present the operator with substantial savings in terms of space, power use and time – with savings increasing proportionally with the size of the project.
Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC
Track Vacancy Detection
CBTC secondary
Grade crossing protection
Switch Point Protection
FAdC speaks standard and individual protocols
Connection between the FAdC and high-performance electronic interlockings can be implemented either via a customer-specific protocol or the Frauscher Safe Ethernet FSE protocol.
Frauscher Connect is the common interface for all Frauscher products. It provides information to interlockings, diagnostic systems and Frauscher Insights in a secure manner.
Network Rail
Fault protection included
With Supervisor Track Section (STS) and Counting Head Control (CHC), the FAdC has two functions that recognize and rectify faults - and thus increase system availability.
The STS is an automated fault correction feature. It enables the system to automatically reset itself if an error caused by an external disturbance occurs.
Using CHC, counting heads can be switched to stand-by mode if adjacent track sections are clear. This unique feature helps avoid counting errors and the generation of fault messages if external factors such as road traffic, metal objects from maintenance activities / vehicles or debris on track surfaces cause interferences.
Using diagnostic data smartly
As a higher-ranking diagnostic system, Frauscher Insights Diagnostics allows the data from train detection to be viewed on a clear dashboard. An integrated track plan enables the visualization of the diagnostic data, as well as the logging of errors and warnings. This allows the operator to react before a failure occurs.
Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdCi
The FAdCi is a particularly cost effective version of the FAdC axle counter, developed specifically for use in classification yards, industrial facilities and some public transit applications.
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