4/18/2017
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The YM-16 switch machine has few moving parts and requires no regular maintenance; no greasing, lubrication or replacement of wear parts is needed, according to Advanced Rail Systems.Photo – Advanced Rail Systems
Advanced Rail Systems: YM-16 switch machineAdvanced Rail Systems (ARS) is a switch control systems and yard automation provider that offers a new switch machine and “subcomponents to go with our user-friendly software,” according to the company.The YM-16 switch machine has few moving parts and needs no regular maintenance; no greasing, lubricating or replacement of wear parts is required, the company says, adding that adjustable components are designed to ensure maintainers do not need to place their hands near moving parts. During installation, the machine mechanically locks in the centering position.The Pathfinder control software is on a Linux platform, so it can work with a range of devices. Switch machines, derails, blowers and heaters can be controlled, components can be monitored for performance, cars can be tracked, inventory can be managed and operations can be monitored remotely. Users also can update or modify the program.Janam Technologies LLC: XM2-RFID for RailJanam Technologies LLC offers the XM2-RFID for Rail, a handheld RFID-reading solution for the railroad industry. The XM2-RFID for Rail features “best-in-class” read range and battery life, and is the “first fully integrated handheld computer to deliver the ability to read Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) RFID tags to the palm of the hand,” the company says.The XM2-RFID for Rail is a handheld RFID-reading solution for the rail industry.Janam Technologies LLC