Wayside control systems

Cost-effective, robust operational solutions for maximum profitability. Used throughout the rail and mining industries, Siemens Mobility’s wayside control solutions connect train operations to back-office management. Whether for vital signaling, positive train control (PTC) or monitoring: our customer-centric, best-in-class modules are designed to deliver profitability.

Cost-effective, robust operational solutions for maximum profitability. Used throughout the rail and mining industries, Siemens Mobility’s wayside control solutions connect train operations to back-office management. Whether for vital signaling, positive train control (PTC) or monitoring: our customer-centric, best-in-class modules are designed to deliver profitability.

For vital network applications

Siemens Mobility Trackguard Geographic Signaling System (GEO) is a vital microprocessor-controlled system that generates an electronic DC coded track circuit. While operating on intermediate signal locations, GEO also has the capabilities to control single or multiple switch interlockings. GEO is available as a color-light or search-light system and operates in cab signal territories. GEO is compatible with Electro Code 4, Electro Code 4/4 Plus, Electro Code 2, Genrakode™, and E-Code™. With the addition of a Siemens Mobility Wayguard SEAR II Series Event Recorder and a Wayside Communications Package (WCP) module, the GEO unit will interface with all major codeline protocols including ATCS. GEO supports coded track applications, coded line applications, and vital radio-based signaling. Vital network applications are supported via spread-spectrum radio, Echelon, RS-232, and RS-422.

Standard Boolean logic with the GEO Configuration Suite (GCS)

  • This new version of GCS has been enhanced to provide users with the option to write their own signaling logic equations in Boolean format. Users may also produce a relay diagram plot of the Boolean logic and print this as a PDF file.
  • Users no longer need to use existing GEO libraries and geographic signaling logic; they can now write their own logic in traditional Boolean format and print the relay equivalent circuits.
  • The resulting MCF will run with existing GEO CPU2+ MEFs.

Object-based logic with the GEO Configuration Suite (GCS)

  • The GEO Configuration Suite is a Windows-based design tool used to program the GEO unit for specific applications.
  • In the GCS, each signal function (signal head, turnout, etc.) is represented by a unique icon or geographic signaling "object".
  • Each object represents the rules of signaling for that object. The complete signal system is assembled by the CPU based on which "objects" are used and how they are interconnected.

Empty two track extended

  • Weight is approx. 26.5 lbs. (11.24 kg) including connectors
  • Two track extended chassis
  • SPI ECD module
  • Blank module cover panels

Comprehensive two track extended

  • Weight is approx. 30.5 lbs. (13.83 kg) including connectors
  • Two track extended chassis
  • SPI ECD module
  • CPU II module
  • Track module, standard power
  • Blank module cover panels

For updated status reports

The Siemens Mobility Vital Interface Unit, VIU Series, is a general purpose programmable logic controller. The VIU can monitor the state of its inputs, control vital outputs, perform logic functions, and generate vital communications messages to report its status or the status of devices connected to it.

Key features

  • Radio frequency rate of up to 2.7 Mbps
  • Integrated IP connectivity
  • Built-in keypad and display for configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Standard USB interface allows download of event logs and configuration information or upload of executive and application software
  • Access from a laptop using standard web browser
  • Consolidated event logging for distributed/networked VIU units
  • User programmable (Boolean logic), generic lamp/switch monitoring application for all locations
  • Use to interface locomotive-based equipment to wayside equipment to allow for display of signal aspects in-cab
  • GPS module (installed internally)
  • Weight is approx. 3 lbs. (1.36 kg)
  • Relay I/O module installed internally (optional)
  • Mounting plate (optional)

Trackguard VIU 8i

  • 8 digital inputs
  • 2 digital outputs

Trackguard VIU 16i

  • 16 digital inputs
  • 4 digital outputs

Trackguard VIU 20

  • 20 digital inputs

Trackguard VIU 20e

  • 20 digital inputs
  • ACSES communications

VIU-CAT

  • Able to transmit and receive PSO information
  • 4 digital inputs
  • 4 digital outputs
  • 6 signal lamp outputs

For system status at a glance

The Siemens Mobility Trackguard Positive Train Control (PTC) console incorporates a dual 400 MHz processor with up to 8 GB of flash memory per processor. Inputs include one Ethernet laptop with three Ethernet network ports, two RS-232 serial ports, and an Echelon network port. LEDs provide the status of the system at a glance. An optional vital I/O module is available within the console with two vital input channels and one vital output channel.

Key features

  • Provides Network Time Protocol (NTP) functionality
  • Provides consolidated logging for PTC-enabled Trackguard GEO units
  • Ability to run vital logic, non-vital logic as well as customizable
  • CDL functionality thus supporting Simple Network Management
  • Protocol (SNMP) message trapping
  • Contains dual 400 MHz processors, with up to 8 GB of on-board flash memory per processor
  • Allows for remote monitoring, even in Dark Territory
  • Optional internal A80611 GPS I/O Wi-Fi adapter card available

Trackguard PTC console unit

  • Weight is approx. 4.3 lbs. (1.95 kg)
  • Dual 400 MHz processors
  • Flash memory expandable up to 8 GB
  • GPS I/O Wi-Fi adapter card (optional)
  • Vital application software loaded (optional)
  • Mounting plate (optional)

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