Viper Innovations

Address: Viper Innovations Ltd
Marine View Office Park
45 Martingale Way
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 7AW
Phone: +44 (0)1275 ​787878 Connect: Website: View website Contact: Contact supplier

Improving Signalling Resilience

Viper Innovations has taken proven technology developed for the harsh offshore environment and transferred this into products designed to improve the electrical integrity management of railway signalling power distribution networks. Our products are designed, developed, manufactured and tested in the UK and are available for global exportation.

CableGuardian for the Railways, aims to reduce maintenance costs and eliminate service affecting failures; caused by theft, vandalism or general degradation of signalling power cables, improving the resilience of the Signalling Power Systems.

We are active members of the Rail Industry Association (RIA) and Rail Alliance and are RISQS verified. Our innovative technology has been recognised across the Rail Industry, including being awarded the 2019 Rail Innovations Award and 2018 IET Innovation Award for CableGuardian.

Network Rail Approved – Tier 1 Cable Monitoring System

CableGuardian – is the only Network Rail approved cable monitoring system that offers adherence to Tier 3, Tier 2 & Tier 1 of the Network Rail standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725 – Insulation Monitoring and Fault Location Systems for use on Signalling Power Systems.

This unique product provides continuous monitoring of live signalling power supply systems at a cable section level without the need to power down the system, reducing the need for manual trackside fault-finding, reducing maintenance costs and ‘boots on ballast’.

The CableGuardian system is the technological alternative to the 5 yearly manual cable testing requirement in NR/L2/ SIGELP/50000. Empowering the rail industry to move from the uncertainty of periodic testing, to a real-time condition based approach.

Available for Immediate Order, Network Rail Certificate Number: PA05/06538 or contact us directly on: 01275 787878 / [email protected]

Key Benefits:

  • Fewer boots on ballast fault finding and cable testing
  • Quickly and accurately locate cable faults and cable theft
  • User friendly web portal for fault diagnosis and location
  • Analytics facilitate proactive rather than reactive maintenance
  • Permits a move from a frequency based inspection regime to one driven by actual asset condition and performance
  • Reducing risks to trackside personnel and the general public
  • Available for AC Electrified, DC Electrified and Non-Electrified Rail Routes

The CableGuardian Web Portal

Results and information from the analytics package are made available via the CableGuardian web portal which is accessible from any internet connected device using the necessary secure login information. The portal has an intuitive user interface – results can be seen at a glance and historic trends of integrity data can be easily produced by the user. The portal is also designed to be fully compatible with the Network Rail Intelligent Infrastructure.

Fault Alert & Escalation Process

During a fault event alarms can be sent to users via configurable notification options, including the web portal, email, SMS text message and automated telephone voice message.

Designed for Reliability

CableGuardian is fully Class II compliant and has been rigorously tested by a third-party test house to demonstrate compliance with the relevant standard (IEC 61140).  The system has been fully operation on multiple Network Rail routes since 2018.

  • Fault tolerant system
  • Units interchangeable with simple serial number update
  • Environmentally robust
  • Cloud based data
  • Secured with modern internet security techniques
  • Proven Trackside Technology Since 2018

Install or Upgrade in Under an Hour

CableGuardian has been designed to be quick and easy to fit. Full installation or upgrades to your existing Tier 3 IMD can be completed in under an hour.

The unit is simply fixed in a convenient position within the PSP or location case using pre-terminated connection harness ensuring that connections are effortless.

The measurement coils are supplied with mounting brackets and have integral arrow indicators to show which direction they should be installed relative to the incoming / outgoing feeder cables. The harness also facilitates live connection with a safe system of work (SSOW) as the harness can be easily crimped and terminated to the 650V before installing connectors into the unit.

Watch the CableGuardian Installation video and testimonial video from S&T cover for more information.

viperinnovations.com

Read more

Viper Innovations News

Effective Asset Management of Critical Signalling Power Supplies

Effective Asset Management of Critical Signalling Power Supplies

Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian is becoming the go-to technology for the effective management of signalling power supplies.

Accessing Better Outcomes: Signalling Power Supplies

Accessing Better Outcomes: Signalling Power Supplies

Viper Innovations' CableGuardian bridges the compliance gap to deliver safety, performance and efficiency for signalling power supplies.

Viper Innovations Response to Network Rail

Viper Innovations Response to Network Rail

Viper Innovations is committed to delivering the best possible outcome for safety, performance, efficiency & sustainability possible.

Railway Asset Management in Focus: Signalling Power Supplies

Railway Asset Management in Focus: Signalling Power Supplies

Viper Innovations has begun transitioning from a maintenance organisation to being on the journey to holistic asset management.

Getting Ready for CP7: Modernising Maintenance and Beyond

Getting Ready for CP7: Modernising Maintenance and Beyond

The pressure to improve maintenance safety and train performance is increasing as CP6 comes to a close and preparations are made for CP7.

UK Rail CP7 HLOS Statement from UK-based Technology SME

UK Rail CP7 HLOS Statement from UK-based Technology SME

Viper Innovations discusses the HLOS from the Secretary of State for Transport, and the impact it has on environmental monitoring.

Autumn Statement Response from Viper Innovations

Autumn Statement Response from Viper Innovations

Viper Innovations responds to the Autumn Statement, discussing the savings made from using the CableGuardian condition monitoring system.

Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets  

Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets  

Viper Innovations introduces its CableGuardian system's world class technology and digital transformation capabilities for lineside assets.

Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation

Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in ...

Viper Innovations explains how to improve rail efficiency, performance and safety using partnerships, AI and collaborative machine learning.

CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year

CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in...

Viper Innovations has reached the milestone of 100 unit sales of their CableGuardian Signalling Power Monitoring System in the year ending 31st March 2022.

Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies

Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asse...

Viper Innovations: Efficient maintenance, effective safety and transformational asset management for signalling power supplies.

Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs

Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Co...

CableGuardian, by Viper Innovations, prevents service affecting failures before they occur by delivering precise condition monitoring.

Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s

Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s

Viper Innovations research the timeline of rail innovations from the 1900s that moved the railway industry forward.

Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s

Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s

Viper Innovations research interesting rail innovations and key points of time from the 1800s that moved the railway industry forward.

Viper’s IR Survey Service Helps Network Rail Deliver Safe & Efficient Maintenance

Viper’s IR Survey Service Helps Network Rail Deliver Safe & E...

Viper Innovations’ Engineering and Service teams have again been on-hand to provide critical support to Network Rail.

Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficiency and Performance

Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficien...

The benefits of applying Total Asset Management are manifold. For the existing asset: best-in-class safety and reduced capital and operational expenditure.

Viper Innovations, Leading the Way for SMEs Carbon-Neutral Challenge

Viper Innovations, Leading the Way for SMEs Carbon-Neutral Challe...

Viper Innovations are leading the way in reducing their carbon footprint, calling for UK SME businesses to combat global warming.

Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGuardian

Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGu...

Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system was called into action by Network Rail Engineers on the West Coast Mainline.

Using Electrification and Technology to Support Rail Decarbonisation Vision

Using Electrification and Technology to Support Rail Decarbonisat...

Working together to Target Zero: How Can Rail Innovators Contribute to Carbon Reduction? Viper Innovations demystifies.

Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm

Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm

Viper Innovations' digital railway maintenance products and systems bring together the benefits of data science, technology and process.

Network Rail Grants Full Acceptance for CableGuardian®

Network Rail Grants Full Acceptance for CableGuardian®

Network Rail approves Viper Innovations CableGuardian® for AC electrified routes making the system fully approved across Network Rail regions.

Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm

Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm

Viper have used data science, technology & process to introduce digital products & systems that change the railway maintenance paradigm.

Viper Innovations Gains Network Rail Product Approval for CableGuardian

Viper Innovations Gains Network Rail Product Approval for CableGu...

Viper Innovations is pleased to announce CableGuardian has successfully received product approval by Network Rail and is available for order.

Viper Innovations Videos

Viper Innovations Images

Viper Innovations CableGuardian Cable Monitoring System

CableGuardian Cable Monitoring System

Viper Innovations CableGuardian Software Portal

CableGuardian Software Portal

Viper Innovations CableGuardian Installation

CableGuardian Installation

Viper Innovations Documents

Viper Innovations Social

Click below to connect

Contact Viper Innovations

Use the form opposite to get in touch with Viper Innovations directly to discuss any requirements you might have.








    We'd love to send you the latest news and information from the world of Railway-News. Please tick the box if you agree to receive them.

    For your peace of mind here is a link to our Privacy Policy.

    By submitting this form, you consent to allow Railway-News to store and process this information.

    Subscribe
    Follow Railway-News on LinkedIn
    Follow Railway-News on Twitter