Frauscher Sensor Technology Wheel Detection and Axle Counting

Frauscher Sensor Technology makes it simpler for system integrators and railway operators to obtain the information they need to run, monitor and protect their operational network. Best-in-class wheel detection systems, axle counters and tracking solutions based on inductive sensor technology and distributed acoustic sensing form an essential component of a wide range of applications.

Frauscher experts are on-site in global markets to ensure comprehensive support during the whole customer lifecycle. Additionally, customers are able to design, configure, install, adapt and maintain all components and systems by themselves due to individual training and support.

Frauscher’s product portfolio includes solutions for:

• Wheel Detection: Wheel Sensors and Wheel Detection Systems
• Axle Counting: FAdC®, FAdCi®, ACS2000
• Tracking: FTS-FAS, FTS-FAS+, FTS-FAdC+

Essential components for various applications

Control trains and systems: Precise detection and tracking of train movements enable an efficient train control management. Frauscher systems provide information required for track vacancy detection (SIL 4), to manage level crossings, for switching point protection or platform announcements, and further applications.

Monitor the condition of trains and infrastructure: Globally proven wheel detection systems provide highly precise information for reliable and safe triggering of trackside monitoring equipment. Furthermore, tracking solutions offer innovative possibilities to directly monitor train as well as infrastructure assets without the need of any on-board equipment.

Protect personnel and infrastructure: The ability of detecting all kinds of activities along a track forms the basis for efficient protection of personnel, vehicles, trespassers or even animals. These capabilities can also be used for securing infrastructure components from cable thefts or vandalism.

Simple access to the information you need

Technologies for a broad range of information: Frauscher provides customers with a broad range of relevant and precise information by developing best-in-class sensors based on inductive sensor technology and on distributed acoustic sensing.

Systems that can be integrated and handled in a simple way: Due to open interfaces Frauscher solutions can be simply integrated into any infrastructure on various levels. Our smart system architecture enables to use wheel detection, axle counting and tracking systems as stand-alone or integrated solution.

Support for complete success in your projects: Our customer proximity and technical know-how on-site in the markets enables answering requirements with tailored solutions. On that basis we are able to guarantee an outstanding support during the whole customer life cycle.

Quality and services for all requirements

Headquartered in Austria, Frauscher has installed more than 160,000 systems in over 80 countries worldwide. The company and its products are accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Frauscher axle counters fully comply with CENELEC and SIL 4 safety standards and offer the highest level of performance and reliability.

With more than 370 staff and our offices in USA, Brazil, UK, Poland, India, China, Australia, Kazakhstan and Malaysia, Frequentis is fully equipped to provide technical as well as commercial solutions based on local requirements.

Frauscher provides solutions for the following markets:

Main lines

• High-speed lines
• Main lines
• Regional lines
• Short lines
• Freight lines

Urban and mass transit

• Metros
• Trams
• Suburban

Industrial and mining

• Mining
• Plants

Frauscher’s customer base includes some of the largest and most well-known railway systems around the world.

As an example, all major European railroads use Frauscher axle counters in signalling applications including DB, SNCF, Network Rail (UK), OBB, SSB, as well as some of the most advanced metro and transit networks. Global signalling companies, such as Siemens, Alstom, Ansaldo, Hitachi, CRSC and Bombardier trust in the reliability, precision, versatility and highly developed technology that Frauscher offers in its products.

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Track more with less: Frauscher wheel sensors and axle counters make it easier for system integrators and railway operators to obtain the information they need. Our intelligent and highly reliable products generate precise data for a wide range of railway applications.

Various interfaces and supportive software tools make integration, commissioning, operation and maintenance even simpler. This package lets our customers harness the full potential of digitalisation. With a worldwide network of locations and partners, we ensure a strong supply chain and optimum customer support around the globe.