
Frauscher Sensor Technology
Wheel Sensors and Axle Counters


Frauscher Sensor Technology makes it simpler for system integrators and railway operators to get the information they need to run, monitor and protect their operational network. Frauscher offers best-in-class wheel detection systems and axle counters.
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 Sensors: RSR180, RSR123, RSR110
- Axle Counters: FAdC®, FAdCi®, ACS2000, SENSiS
- Software interfaces: Standards, Customer-specific, Frauscher standard FS
- Monitoring & Diagnostics: Frauscher Diagnostics System FDS
Wheel Sensors
Due to long years of worldwide experience, we are able to develop wheel sensors that are characterised by maximum availability for both vital and non-vital applications. Frauscher wheel sensors generate reliable data and withstand even extreme temperatures, vibrations and electromagnetic interference.
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Axle Counters
Axle counting systems with inductive wheel sensors have established themselves with many railway operators worldwide as reliable and cost-effective track vacancy detection systems. The varying basic conditions and requirements among different operators call for flexible and individual adaptation possibilities when it comes to modern axle counting systems. For this reason, all Frauscher axle counting systems have been structured in such a way that they are modular and scalable. With its axle counter portfolio, Frauscher offers its customers around the globe optimal solutions for each of their functional, operational and infrastructural requirements.
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Innovative tools offer additional support during installation and operation. For example, Frauscher offers individually adaptable, future-proof diagnostic solutions that exploit the potential of increasing digitalisation in the railway industry. Databases and diagnostic systems, which can run both on-premises and in a cloud, enable intelligent monitoring of entire railway networks. They thus support the efficient planning and implementation of preventive maintenance measures.
Quality and services for all requirements
Frauscher has installed more than 200,000 wheel sensors in over 100 countries worldwide. The company and its products are accredited to IRIS (ISO/TS 22163) Rev. 3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Frauscher axle counters fully comply with CENELEC and SIL 4 safety standards and offer the highest level of performance and reliability.
With 500 employees, locations, offices and sales partners on all continents in more than 30 nations, Frauscher is able to offer both technical and economical solutions according to local requirements.
Frauscher provides solutions for all of the relevant railway markets:
- Main lines
- Urban & Mass transit
- Industrial & Mining
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 Alstom, Bombardier, CRSC, Hitachi and Siemens trust the reliability, precision, versatility and advanced technology of the company’s products.
Frauscher Fact Box
- More than 30 years of successful sensor development.
- Pioneer for Wheel Sensors and Axle counters
- 500+ Employees worldwide
- Installed base of more than 200,000 wheel sensors in more than 100 countries
- 35,000 annual production capacity (sensors)
State-of-the-Art in Wheel Detection
High Availability of Modern Train Detection Systems using Intelligent Functions
Modern Wheel Detection and Axle Counting
State of the Art in Axle Counting
Track Circuits Versus Wheel Detection

RER E Line Extension, Paris
The RER E Line extension, also known as EOLE (Est Ouest Liaison Express) project, involves the expansion of Line E of the RER rail network in Paris, France, westwards from its existing terminus in the Haussmann-Saint-Lazare railway station to the Nanterre La Folie station.
Frauscher Transfers Fibre Optic Sensing Activities to Separate Company
Frauscher has transferred its Fibre Optic Sensing (FOS) business to a separate company and relaunched the entire corporate brand.
13 February 2020Identifying Future Trends for the Railway Industry at WDF
This year's WDF conference in Vienna, Austria, had over 260 visitors, with 101 railway industry companies and institutions represented from 40 different nations.
9 July 2019Frauscher Sensor Technology Acquired by Delachaux Group
Frauscher Sensor Technology Group has been acquired by French Delachaux Group in a transaction that was finalised on 28 February.
14 May 2019Frauscher Expansion in Bengaluru, India
Five years since its entry to the Indian market, Frauscher Sensor Technology has developed the growth of its business, now employing more than 100 staff.
23 March 20184th Wheel Detection Forum to Take Place in Vienna, Austria from 4-6 October
4 August 2017Frauscher Becomes a Member of Alstom Alliance
2 March 2017Frauscher Moves into New UK Office
13 January 2017Greenbriar Equity Group Partners with Management to Acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology
25 October 2016Frauscher Offers New Tracking Solutions FTS for Global Railway Markets
23 September 2016Grand Opening of Frauscher Innovation Centre
1 August 2016The Third Wheel Detection Forum – Vienna
10 July 2015Extensive Investment into Research, Development and Production
11 May 2015Frauscher Sensor Technology Founded New Subsidiary in Australia
5 May 2015Best Connected: New innovations from Frauscher at the InnoTrans 2014
4 August 2014InnoTrans 2012: Great interest for Frauscher innovations due to customised solutions
17 October 2012Frauscher to Showcase Fascinating Innovations at InnoTrans2012
19 July 2012Frauscher Wins Major Contract in India
19 September 2011The MNR Interference Field Meter Impresses the ÖBB During Field Tests
19 September 2011Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH
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