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 They can be seamlessly integrated with an existing system to increase availability – as an
overlay or to replace individual faulty circuits. AC can work in tandem with a TC system,
allowing for problem areas to be successfully addressed without disrupting operations.
This makes
 The installation can be done with a low amount of work at the track, since Axle Counters
do not require alteration or drilling of rails.

The potential of Axle Counters for railways in Thailand
The Thai railways are looking forward to the further development of their infrastructure and rolling
stock in coming years. Axle counting technology like the Frauscher FAdC can play an important
role in the modernization of the network. This is especially true when
it comes to the possibilities of the digital railway: With the increasing digitalisation of the railway
industry, systems with extended functions are gaining ground also in signalling technology and
related areas. Systems used for train detection should therefore be able to generate additional
data, far beyond the presence of a train and track vacancy detection. The prerequisites are the
corresponding interfaces and existing transmission networks.

Axle counters can provide a broad range of  Speed
information for various applications using cleverly  Direction of travel
designed inductive wheel sensors. The compact  Wheel centre impulse
design also enables the mounting of Frauscher  Wheel diameter
Wheel Sensors, in which two sensor coils are  Diagnostic data
installed along the track.
 Preventive extensive diagnostic
messages due to its smart
continue self-diagnostics
 Temperature
 Vibrations

At the same time, AC presents already today a solution for specific challenges of south-asian
railways like the trolley non-detection. This was developed by Frauscher India in 2013 to make
the use of inspections trolleys easier on the lines.

Important possible areas of use for Axle Counters in Thailand are:
Level Crossings
Frauscher solutions (integrated in partnership with S.C.P. Electric Co., Ltd.) have already
proven themselves for train detection at level crossings in Thailand.

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