Railway Test and Measurement Solutions

Railcar and rail infrastructure systems require a wide range of testing and validation, from design through production and operation. Dewesoft DAQ systems are used for hundreds of applications. Whether it’s an automated airport tram or the New York City subway; commuter rail or long-distance freight haulers, Dewesoft is there, testing diesel and electric engines, testing pantographs and third rail systems, performing passenger comfort and acoustic NVH tests, and much more. You’ll also find our systems testing tunnels and bridges, and checking the quality and safety of the electric power infrastructure of metros all around the world.

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Railway Power Analysis and Power System Testing

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Vehicle brake and ABS testing (ISO, ECE, SAE, FMSSV)

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Structural Health Monitoring of the Railway Viaduct

A railroad bridge in Saudi Arabia was observed for around 80 hours to evaluate its structural health with the monitoring system based on Dewesoft integrated sensing devices.

Rok Mesar

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How One Metro Upgraded its Rail Infrastructure with Dewesoft DAQ Systems and Knick High Voltage Transducers

A major metro system upgraded its rail infrastructure by deploying Dewesoft DAQ systems and Knick high-voltage transducers to monitor voltage, current, temperature, and digital signals across traction power substations. The combination of rugged, high-precision hardware and powerful DewesoftX software enabled synchronized, real-time, and remote monitoring. This improved safety, reduced downtime, and enhanced overall system reliability and efficiency.

Will Kooiker

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Railway Seat Comfort Accelerometer Calibration Following ISO 8041-1

The article outlines a calibration process for railway seat comfort accelerometers using ISO 8041-1 and ISO 2631-1 standards to ensure accurate vibration measurements for passenger comfort. It details a cost-effective procedure using Dewesoft data acquisition involving sensor selection, support design, and sensitivity adjustments, enhancing comfort evaluations in railway vehicles.

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Monitoring and Identifying Train Particle Pollution in Tunnels

Trains emit particles that significantly impact human health and the environment, especially within tunnels. The Technical University of Graz collaborates with Austria's rail infrastructure operator, ÖBB, to research and identify air pollution caused by different trains. The Dewesoft system ensures reliable measurement data for continuous analysis.

Konrad Schweiger

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Reducing Train Noise Pollution Using Pass-by Sound Testing

The article discusses DEKRA Rail's initiative to reduce train noise pollution in the Netherlands by implementing a new data acquisition system. They chose Dewesoft's SIRIUS DAQ for its compactness and high performance. The system enables real-time noise analysis and data export for further examination.

Grant Maloy Smith

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