| overview The 
    system PRODAT RKM-S (stationary) consists of three different models to statically and dynamically 
    measure wheel and axle loads. PRODAT as an independent supplier of complete 
    system solutions is able to cover every aspect of the project from A to Z.
  For these systems there are just minor interventions at the rail track necessary whereas 
    the system features high sturdiness and small dimensions.The measured wheel loads are grouped into axle and bogie loads and in addition 
    wheel and axle load differences and masses are calculable.
 All PRODAT RKM models can be equipped with hysteresis reduction devices. setupPRODAT models RKM-S 1000 to 3000, and its newest addition RKM-S 4000 consist of the following main components: 
    sedation trackweigh bridge unitsmeasuring computer sedation track The sedation track is a specially designed rail track which reduces: 1. for static measurements: the influence of the rail track attitude onto 
    the wheel load distribution is downtrodden. 2. for dynamic measurements: influences the behavior of railed vehicles in 
    a way so that the dynamic part of the wheel load is small compared to the 
    part of the wheel load due from the weight. In this way optimal measurement 
    results will be reached. force transducers Depending on case force transducers are designed as direct measuring rail 
    track elements or as mounting parts.They combine in an ideal way measuring, bearing and fixing functions in a 
    compact component. Thus fast abrading bearings and moving captivation are 
    avoided in order to enable highest precision and accuracy as well as guarantee 
    long product life.
 measuring computers MC 10 to MC 40 in stationary and mobile variants  In 
    order to enable a comfortable and intuitional usage the measuring computers 
    are all equipped with a lcd screen to display all measurement results, status 
    messages and operating instructions, a protected keyboard to enter data and 
    function keys to control the operation. The whole facility is protected against 
    wrong or unauthorized usage.
 The computers are equipped with various data ports of different standards 
    enabling full network functionality so that attained data can be 
    processed everywhere. The software PRODAT SO-RKM consists of a real time operation system to monitor the 
    faultless operation, offers static and dynamic measuring as well as giving 
    possibilities for calibration and diagnostics. It also can calculate rail 
    vehicle masses by using the axle loads. Customer specific wishes can also 
    be implemented. The hardware is specially constructed for rough industrial applications, 
    and high reliability was proven through many years of operation. Electronics 
    and hardware are supplied in common protection classes. Through the protection 
    against weather conditions, outdoor applications are also possible. Options for wireless data transmissions, for example in order to use hand 
    terminals, can be also ordered in advance. advantages of the RKM-S series
    short installation and setup time direct measuring active force transducers without abrading bearings and 
      moving capitationsautomated dynamic or static measurementadaptable to a broad are of installation, plant and environment conditionsevery track size possiblespring hysteresis overcoming devicefull support and service types
    RKM-S 1000RKM-S 2000RKM-S 3000RKM-S 4000 PRODAT RKM-S 1000The wheel load measurement system PRODAT RKM 1000 is designed for the determination 
    of wheel loads in test bays on solid ground. Conceptual approach is simple 
    and rugged construction. It enables dynamic and static measurement with high 
    accuracy on one hand and on the other low investment and service costs. It 
    is ideal measurement equipment, that proves high reliability in industrial 
    applications. The track consists of two force transducers, that are mounted on a steel- 
    or concrete plate or a railway sleeper in order to create a connection with 
    the sedation track. This design allows very short installation times.  PRODAT RKM-S variants are shippable in combination with the measurement computer 
    MC 10 or MC 20. PRODAT RKM-S 1000 can be operated based on real time operating system PRODAT RCOS© 
    together with the the measurement software PRODAT RAL or as another option 
    with PRODAT RAL NT based on Windows NT. PRODAT RKM-S 2000 The 
    wheel load measurement system PRODAT RKM 2000 is conceived for static and dynamic 
    determination of wheel load differences and acting forces onto the wheels 
    of multi-axle rail vehicles with high precision and accuracy.
 advantages: 
     static and dynamic measurement installation height equals track height no welding works necessary two special force transducers for every measurement track with very high 
      exactitude and accurateness through arrangement of force transducers cross forces are taken into account measurement tracks are just one meter long spring hysteresis device included System is shippable with measurement computers MC 10 or MC 20. RKM-S 2000 is 
    opera table with PRODAT RCOS© and the software PRODAT RAL or up to choice 
    also with software PRODAT RAL NT based on Windows NT. PRODAT RKM-S 3000 The 
    PRODAT RKM-S 3000 was developed for the special demands of external use. This 
    expresses itself in extremely robust measurement track construction as well 
    as in the standard software and hardware components. The installation height 
    corresponds to the track height, whereby the measurement track is optimally 
    suited to the elevated or sunken (e.g. steel girder constructions). 2 precision 
    force sensors per measurement track with extremely great accuracy on dynamic 
    and static measurement are used. By the arrangement of the force sensor, measurement-technical 
    lateral forces are taken into consideration. The measurement tracks have a 
    length of only one meter. The installation contains a spring-hysteresis overcoming 
    device.
  The PRODAT RKM-S 3000 was developed for the special demands of external use. 
    This expresses itself in extremely robustmeasurement track construction as well as in the standard soft and hardware 
    components.
 Some of the system advantages: 
     independent of superstructure and substructure installation in any superstructure without a separate foundation on all 
      commercially-relevant steel, concrete or wooden ties, even in gap less track 
      without any track-stability disadvantage attachment to the ties corresponds to the commercially relevant standard 
      methods available for all commercially-relevant track and gauges drive-over speed of up to 60 km/h multiple measurement point systems to increase precision optionally possible measurement track is tampable measurement data transducers can be welded into the trackproviding for extremely short installation and initiation times aswell as low investment costs
 operating temperature range: -25° C to +60° C measurement speed range: -5m/s to +5m/s The applied PRODAT RAL Measurement Software, can be operated on the basis 
    of the RCOS® Real Time Operating System or if desired on the basis of 
    Windows NT. It offers numerous operations, as for example the control of statistical 
    and dynamic measurement procedures, self-diagnosis, error recognition, wagon 
    type recognition, gross weight determination. Optionally, remote maintenance 
    operations and vehicle data archiving can be integrated. application exampleskeywords
     wheel load measurement, wheel force measurement, stationary and mobile measuring,dynamic and static measurement sys       determination of wheel-rail contact forceswheel force transducers     |