Smart Shoe™ Technology R-147 for Locomotive Brake Shoe Force Measurements
50,000 Lbs or 225 KN
Locomotives Application
Smart Shoe™ R-147
Multiple Sensor Systems: R-143, R-145
Whether it is an operator for a freight train with several locomotives in North America, or an intercity train in Europe, or a rail systems manufacturer in
India, it will always need to test the locomotive brake force, to pull or push along the train. Locomotives are as diverse as the trains they power. We have decades of experience to offer here, as our systems measure the force applied between the block brake shoe and the locomotive wheel.
brake shoe/block force measurement with sensor model r-147
R-147 Features:
- Specifically designed by railway experts and Fully Approved by AAR (Association of American Railroads) for performing the Static Brake Shoe Force Test. Also used for UIC Leaflet 544-1, for fine tuning and troubleshooting brakes
- Requires no brake shoe/block removal. Can be used for any wheel diameter
- True Wireless Brake Shoe/Block Force Measurement. Kit consisting of one Smart Shoe™ sensor wired to a Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi module is wireless connected to a customized rugged Tablet that can be located maximum 40 m/ 130 ft. apart of sensor. Battery powered kit allows 40 hours of continuous testing. One Dummy-shoe is included for special brake configurations
- Enhanced safety of testing by two shoe-stops
- Rugged Wi-Fi module powered by 9V 750 mAh alkaline battery
- Rugged hand-held TABLET. IP68 rated. Shock/Drop up to 3-ft or 1m
- Brake Shoe Force range: 50,000 lb or 224 KN
- Torque less measurement (as per design, the Smart Shoe™ sensor nullifies the torque generated by the brake shoe head motions and delivers the true value of the brake shoe force)
- Accuracy: surpasses AAR Standard S-4024 requirements with max error <0.1 % FSO
- Smallest readout: 1lb or 0.01 KN
- Operating temperature: -4°F to 120°F or 20°C to 50°C
- Sensor protection class IP 66
- Sensor dimensions 9.5 x 3.25 x 2.0 in or 24 x 8 x 5 cm
- Sensor weight 4.4 lb or 2.0 kg
- Wi-Fi module dimensions 4.25 x 2.25 x 2.00 in or 10.80 x 5.71 x 5.08 cm
- Wi-Fi module weight 0.77 lb or 350 g, including the weight of 9V DC 750 mAh alkaline battery
