3C Telemetry LLC, Centennial, Colorado
Railroads have been getting telemetry data from their locomotives since the early 1990’s. The data provides railroads with critical information for many purposes including safety, operations, maintenance, and security.
Several competing GPS telemetry systems used cellular communications to transmit the data to the Internet where it could be processed by the railroads. The cellular communications providers have implemented technological advances to keep up with the demand for more data over the recent years, and earlier systems have gone obsolete.
3C Telemetry has developed a plug-and-play solution for railroads that have earlier 3G locomotive monitoring systems (i.e. Lat-Lon-RailRider) installed in their locomotives. The new system still uses cellular communications to send data to the Internet, but uses the newest LTE (long-term evolution) communications technology.
The new 3C Telemetry system has been enhanced with more inputs that can be utilized for monitoring locomotive parameters such as fuel level, coolant temperature, air pressure, traction motor current, horn, bell, and cab signals. The system has twelve (12) 72V digital inputs and eight (8) analog inputs.
Installation can be as simple as unplugging the previous monitoring unit and plugging in the new unit. The previous wiring and sensors, such as the coolant temperature, do not need to be changed making the upgrade quick and economical.
The Juniata Terminal Railroad has been using telemetry systems since 2006. Eric Levin, who has been in railroading for his entire career, says: “Dollar for dollar in acquisition, installation, and ongoing cost, this GPS platform provides tremendous value for asset and crew management as well as locomotive health. The benefits to our transportation and mechanical operations are boundless and limited only by the imagination of the end user”.
3C Telemetry has over 60 years of combined experience designing, developing, manufacturing, and implementing custom telemetry solutions for transportation companies. 3C Telemetry develops custom wireless sensors, designs printed circuit boards, and develops firmware to create robust custom solutions. 3C Telemetry customers have access to an Internet based portal to analyze data and streamline their business practices.
For more information, contact 3C Telemetry at 720-475-1018.
