apis® Automated Pantograph Inspection System
Decrease Dwell Time While Increasing Safety
The apis® Automated Pantograph Inspection System captures high resolution images of pantographs and automatically associates them with the associated railcar. This is invaluable for any electronically-driven transit company by eliminating the need for routine manual inspection, greatly enhancing maintenance operations and minimizing the unplanned down time. This robust, fully scalable IP-based architecture is equiped with real-time, intelligent video capability. apis® eliminates the need for routine manual pantograph inspection, greatly enhancing maintenance operations and minimizing unplanned down time.
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How it Works
01 IMAGE CAPTURING
- High-Resolution / Machine Vision Cameras
- Thermal cameras
- Infrared strobe lights
- Eye-Safe laser
- RFID reader
- AEI reader
02 IMAGE MANAGEMENT
- Improve search efficiency by storing digital video images as single record in SQL database
- Scalable storage configuration for inspection data
03 REMOTE INSPECTION
- Enables remote inspection of defects (bends, chips, cracks, other worn conditions etc.)
- Identify and schedule maintenance and repairs ahead to eliminate dwell time
04 CENTRACO
- User friendly inspection UI
- Machine learning / machine vision (A.I.) camera imaging module
- Analyzes and correlates inspection data while tracking situational events
- Intuitive con-ops minimizes operator training time
System Benefits
Reduce Dwell Time / Increase ROI
Optimize Inspection Workflow
Safe, Efficient, & Reliable Worker Environment
Advance Planning for Maintenance & Repairs