BÄR Bahnsicherung AG
The Electronic Interlocking Connects Simply and Safely.
General Informations
With EUROLOCKING, BÄR Bahnsicherung AG has developed an electronic interlocking which is freely scalable in size. EUROLOCKING can be used on standard and narrow-gauge railways as well as mountain and urban railways. The system design enables to implement either centralised or decentralised architectures. Based on the generic system architecture, tailor-made solutions can be designed and implemented.
The widespread use of industry standard products (commercial off-the-shelf – COTS), which are manufactured in large quantities, offers cost advantages and improved quality compared to small series or single-part production. In addition, the dependence on suppliers is significantly reduced, which leads to improved readiness to deliver at lower lifecycle costs.
EUROLOCKING Interlockings can be easily adapted to changing conditions. The hardware is modular and can be expanded almost at will. Changes to the software as well as later adaptations to the system can be realised at low cost.
EUROLOCKING is based on a central interlocking computer from HIMA, Paul Hildebrandt GmbH, the leading supplier of high-security programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in Europe, controlling and protecting the equipment of the world’s largest companies in the oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical and power generation industries.
Operating Modes
- Automatic remote operation
- Local automatic operation
- Manual remote operation
- Local manual operation
- Shunting operation
Specifications
- COTS hardware (commercial off-the-shelf), which has proven itself in the process industry with the highest safety and security requirements for years
- Guaranteed useful life of at least 25 years
- CENELEC SIL 4 approved system
- SIL 4 Object Controller for signals and points
- Serial SIL 4 interfaces for external systems such as track vacancy detection devices
- Standardised interface to level crossings according to Swiss specifications
- Conventional wiring oft he field equipment; no electronic devices where not necessary
- Various communication interfaces to train management and remote control systems
- High availability oft he entire system
- Easy replacement of all assemblies (hot plug & play)
- Minimal maintenance requirement
