File Name
Track Monitoring System (MEMS)
Resource Type
Brochure| Language | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | ICB0036 |
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Track Monitoring System (MEMS)
The Track Monitoring System (MEMS) is intended for monitoring settlement and twist of railroad tracks which may be affected by nearby construction activity such as tunnelling or adjacent
excavation, or locales near hazardous zones such as potential washout or landslide areas.
Overview
The Track Monitoring System (MEMS) is intended for monitoring settlement and twist of railroad tracks which may be affected by nearby construction activity such as tunnelling or adjacent excavation, or locales near hazardous zones such as potential washout or landslide areas.
The Track Monitoring System consists of bussed MEMS accelerometer sensors mounted longitudinally along the track alignment, typically with a mount spacing of 2 or 3 meters. The 2 or 3 meter lengths can be cut down in the field to fit the actual tie locations. The Track Monitoring sensor is based on the same MEMS devices used in RST’s MEMS Tilt & Inclination Series of products from RST Instruments. These sensors are fully compatible with RST’s flexDAQ Data Loggers and RSTAR Affinity Digital Suite or GeoExplorer software for data display and management.
TRACK MONITORING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| Range | ±30º |
| Resolution (digital) | ±0.0002° (0.004 mm/m)¹ |
| Sensor | MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Accelerometer |
| Operating Temp. | -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
| ¹: 99% Confidence Interval |
Track Monitoring Systems are commonly used for:
- Railroad track monitoring in construction zones.
- Railroad track monitoring in geologically unstable areas (prone to washout, landslide, etc.)
Track Monitoring System Ordering Info
| BUSSED SENSORS | PART # |
| Track Settlement Sensor- MEMS Biaxial Digital Bus- 2M w/Cable and Connectors, includes 1 anchor |
IC9052B |
| Track Settlement Sensor- MEMS Biaxial Digital Bus- 3M w/Cable and Connectors, includes 1 anchor |
IC9053B |
| MOUNTING | PART # |
| Track Monitor End Anchor Kit (one required per string) includes anchor spacers, end plug, end anchor pivot bolt/nut, x1 damping pad | IC9040 |
*Contact RST for Concrete Tie Mounts.
Readouts + Data Loggers Ordering Info
| ITEM | PART # |
| Rugged Handheld PC | IC32000-NAUTIZ |
| Digital Interface for Rugged Handheld and Desktop PC with software | ELGL4010 |
| DT2485 DT-BUS Data Logger | DT2485 |
| FlexDAQ Data Loggers | |
| RSTAR Affinity Data Loggers |
CABLES AND PLUGS
| SENSOR-TO-LOGGER COMMUNICATION CABLE |
SENSOR-TO-SENSOR COMMUNICATION CABLE FOR WIRE ROPE CONFIGURATION |
| ITEM | PART # | ITEM | PART # |
| 5 m Top Cable | IC8051 | 5 m | IC8085 |
| 10 m Top Cable | IC8052 | 10 m | IC8085-10M |
| 20 m Top Cable | IC8053 | 15 m | IC8085-15M |
| 20 m | IC8085-20M | ||
| Custom Length Top Cable | IC8050 | ||
| Bottom Cable Male Plug | IC8060 |
File Name
MEMS Track Monitoring System Instruction Manual
Resource Type
Manual| Language | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|
| English | ICM0071B |
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Speak with an Expert
I’m very happy with the quality of the instrumentation and technical support from RST, as always. They worked with us from the initial stages of the project to ensure that we were fully prepared and equipped to use the RSTAR network for the first time. They delivered everything within the tight project time frame to ensure that there were no delays on site, and the submersible tilt meters looked like new even after over twelve months of being submerged in Thames water!
-Richard Lipscombe, BEng (Hons), Director & Principle Consultant - RL Geotechnical Ltd