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api Automated Pantograph Inspection System

Decrease Dwell Time While Increasing Safety

The api Automated Pantograph Inspection System captures high resolution images of pantographs and automatically associates them with the associated railcar. This is invaluable for any electronically-driven transit company by eliminating the need for routine manual inspection, greatly enhancing maintenance operations and minimizing the unplanned down time.

This robust, fully scalable IP-based architecture is equiped with real-time, intelligent video capabilities.

apis® Automated Pantograph Inspection System

Safely Inspect Electrified Vehicles

While Protecting Power Infrastructure and Minimizing Unscheduled Down Time

How it Works

01

IMAGE CAPTURING

  • High-Resolution / Machine Vision Cameras
  • Thermal cameras
  • Infrared strobe lights
  • Eye-Safe laser
  • RFID reader
  • AEI reader
02

IMAGE MANAGEMENT

  • Improve search efficiency by storing digital video images as single record in SQL database
  • Scalable storage configuration for inspection data
03

REMOTE INSPECTION

  • Enables remote inspection of defects (bends, chips, cracks, other worn conditions etc.)
  • Identify and schedule maintenance and repairs ahead to eliminate dwell time
04

CENTRACO

  • User friendly inspection UI
  • Machine learning / machine vision (A.I.) camera imaging module
  • Analyzes and correlates inspection data while tracking situational events
  • Intuitive con-ops minimizes operator training time

System Benefits

Reduce Dwell Time

Increase ROI

Optimize Inspection

Workflow

Safe, Efficient, & Reliable

Worker Environment

Advance Planning

for Maintenance & Repairs

Ready to Automate Pantograph Inspections?

Learn how api can help you minimize downtime and enhance safety for electrified vehicles.

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