In the world of modern rail transport, speed, axle loads and the variety of wagon types require advanced technologies that ensure safety and performance.
Pegasus Genius is the evolution of the original Pegasus, developed by ITSS, and represents a new era in hot axle box detection without the need for a hollow sleeper, enabling faster installation and greater adaptability to any environment.
Pegasus Genius not only maintains the strict safety and efficiency standards of the original Pegasus, but also introduces significant improvements that make it even more reliable and easier to deploy.
This advanced monitoring system is designed to detect overheated axle boxes and defective brakes with unprecedented precision.
Equipped with our exclusive patented vibration sensor technology, Pegasus Genius measures and analyses train-induced vibrations, preventing gradual damage that might otherwise go undetected until it is too late
This unique feature enables early intervention, minimising risk and reducing operating costs for railway operators.
1. General technical data
Technical data
- Operating system: Linux
- IVM vibration protection and threshold monitoring: (Patent EP 1772342)
- Measurement of all standard axle bearing types
- Continuous measurement of the entire bearing surface
- Enhanced safety through redundant detection, using up to 10 independent beams
- 3D thermal image with approx. 7,200 points scanned at 500 km/h
- Installation without a hollow sleeper: Greater versatility and easier installation on any track, with no need for structural modifications.
Applicable standards
- TSI Interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (Directive 2006/860/EC)
- EN 55011:98 + A1:99 + A2:02, Class B (Emissions test)
- EN 50121-4:00 (EMC)
- EN 50125-3
- Development according to EN 50128
Modular system design
- Sensor modules can be replaced in a few minutes
- No adjustment is required after replacement
- Alignment without removing the system components
2. Scanner specifications
- Scanner connection: Ethernet 100 MB
- Scanner versions: 4/8/10 beams
- Up to 32 HBD/HWD scanners can be connected to a single trackside electronic system
- Maximum number of axles: 3000
- Data link format: TCP/IP, several protocols (XML, OPC, etc.)
- Automatic identification of locomotives, wagons and train compositions
3. HWD (Hot wheel detector)
- Thermal imaging of brakes
- Maximum train speed: 500 km/h
- Thermal imaging temperature range: 50°C - 650°C
- Temperature resolution: +/- 1°C
- Accuracy (repeated measurements): +/- 0,1°C
- Sensor width for rim and disc brakes: 50 - 140 mm
- Redundant auto-calibration (RAC) and self-monitoring
- Effective range: -40°C to +70°C
- Scans rim and disc brakes
4. HABD (Hot axle box detector)
- Thermal imaging of axle bearings
- Maximum train speed: 500 km/h
- Thermal imaging temperature range: 0°C - 200°C
- Temperature resolution: +/- 1°C
- Accuracy (repeated measurements): +/- 1°C
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Sensor width:
60 - 140 mm (10 beams) / 50 - 120 mm (8 beams) / 25 - 60 mm (4 beams) - Redundant auto-calibration (RAC) and self-monitoring
- Effective range: -40°C to +70°C
- Scans all types of axle bearings