Train Management Systems

Improved train functionality - secure and reliable train operation - optimized stock mobilization

EKE-Trainnet® products include a complete family of train information system functions and components. The EKE-Trainnet® system consists of a powerful PowerPC®-based CPU family, TCN Gateway or Ethernet Switching Unit, and an implementation-dependent line of other components including local intelligence, intelligent and non-intelligent system interfaces, data logging equipment, etc. The EKE-Trainnet® features also include a data radio depot interface. 

The EKE-Trainnet® simplifies the implementation and trimming of coach functions and decreases commissioning costs due to its efficient development and debugging features.

EKE-Trainnet® systems are installed in numerous international projects and a variety of train types, from passenger coaches to high-speed trains, from embedded networking system deliveries to complete turn-key train management system deliveries.

Distributed intelligence - local control - databus redundancy

EKE-Trainnet® is a distributed computer system. The basic EKE-Trainnet® equipment consists Coach Computers in coaches, an EKE-Trainnet® network between the coaches, user interface panels and interfaces with the other train systems and functions. Distributed intelligence and redundant databus structure guarantee that the EKE-Trainnet® has no single- point failures that prevent the train management system from operating.

Integrated monitoring and diagnostics - maintenance support - control - operation analysis (data logging) - data transfer services

EKE-Trainnet® integrates the train functions and provides a centralized and uniform diagnostics and monitoring interface for the user, the EKE-Trainnet® User Display. This user interface is a menu-driven system and includes an assistance function for the user in problem situations. 

The diagnostics facility also has a local, UIC 557 type diagnostics interface and fault data memory. The diagnostic data can also be downloaded for later analysis or forwarded to the depot via GSM/GPRS/WLAN interface before the train even arrives there. 

EKE-Trainnet® is capable of any automatic control or user-initiated function such as door-control or brake-testing functions. A data-logging facility for every function is available. 

High-tech - reliability - user-friendliness

Our continuous product development guarantees that EKE-Trainnet® products incorporate high-tech features and have a superior price-performance ratio. 

EKE-Trainnet® products are specially designed for a rolling-stock environment. All components are specifically for industrial applications and the products are designed for a -40ºC to +70ºC temperature range. All interfaces are in compliance with railway specifications. PCBs are coated according to IEC, MIL and UL specifications. 

Particular attention has been given to the easy programming of EKE-Trainnet® products. All EKE-Trainnet® products are user-configurable with the help of an easy-to-use PLC tool (ISaGRAF®).