Kummler+Matter Ltd Innovations in Overhead ... - TrolleyMotion

Advantages of the trolleybusLow noiseZero-emissionBetter acceleration from bus stopsHigher speeds on uphillsLess vehicle maintenanceLonger service lifeEnergy recovery during breaking cyclePublic image as means of transportation due to the OCL26. April 2006/2

Mechanical trailing switch U9926. April 2006/3

Trailing switch U99: Advantages in the practiceSpeeds up to 50 km/hLess risk of dewirementsLow noise / Teflon side runners10° or 20° layout; copper-tube or cut-in type constructionRugged against impactsLow weight / Aluminium body and copper runnersSimple maintenanceQuick exchange of runners and connection pieces26. April 2006/4

Switch U8826. April 2006/5

Switch U88BenefitsHigh speed of vehicles: 60 km/hReliability against dewirements10° or 20° layout / sym. or asym.Copper-tube or cut-in typeconstructionAll parts are easy and fast tochange during serviceNo adjusting necessaryNo risk of displacing duringserviceLess dirt on drive partsWidely maintenance freeIndividual installationsLow heightRobust against mechanicalshocksLess mechanical partsNo springs, no spring breaksIdentical drive for switches andcrossing26. April 2006/6

Switch U88 24VDCFeaturesHigh speed switch: 60 km/h10° or 20° layout /symmetrical orasymmetricalElectrical switching in both directionsDrive: 24VDC motorsLimit switch: micro switchesintegrated in the motorConnection: screwed clampsMechanical locking in each position26. April 2006/7

Switch U88 600VDCFeaturesHigh speed switch: 60 km/h10° or 20° layout /symmetrical orasymmetricalElectrical switching in both directionsDrive: 600VDC solenoidsLimit switch: electronic control unitConnection: pre-assembled cables(distribution box)Mechanical locking in each position26. April 2006/8

The electronic switch controls UEC und SWICON26. April 2006/9

Switch controls K+MCommon combinations switch controls – switches• Control • Switch • DisplayUEC93U88 600VSWRV or MatrixSWICON UEC24U88 24VSWRV or MatrixSWICON AU88 24V26. April 2006/10

Switch controls K+MMemory functionroutes 5, 7routes 2, 11route 11route 7route 2routes 5, 7routes 2, 11route 11route 7route 2routes 5, 7routes 2, 11route 11route 7route 1126. April 2006/11

Transmission systems K+MOverviewTransmission system„order“Control„executor“Switch„Result “Signals„Feed-back“Rotary knob or push buttonUEC93(UBK)U88 600V(Solenoids)Pre-contactSWICON A(All-in-one)U88 24V(Motors)Matrix-LED(LS6)Trans-X inductive(uni- or bi-directional)SWICON UEC600(SWICON-module + UBK)„SWICON“ signal(2 arrows)U11 MM 600V(Solenoids)IR-COM InfraredSWICON UEC24(SWICON-module)26. April 2006/12

Transmission Systems K+M : Trans-XVehicle side:Switch control (fix) side:ModulTrans-XBox Trans-XModule Trans-XIsolatingtransformerContact wire antennaSending coil on poleTerminal• Inductive transmission< 20kHz• Reach: ½ m … 1 m• Bi-directional26. April 2006/13

Transmission Systems K+M : IR-COMVehicle side:Switch control (fix) side:IR-transmitterIR-receiverUser terminalUnit• Infrared transmission• Reach: > 50 m• Insensitive to electricaldisturbances26. April 2006/14

The synthetic contact wire suspensionSuspension in tangentSuspension in curves26. April 2006/15

Modular partsFor line insulator typ 1Suspension parts Attachment parts26. April 2006/16For line insulator typ 2Suspension parts Attachment parts

Section insulator for ETB type ALCO26. April 2006/17

Functional diagram of section insulator for ETB type ALCO +DiodesDiodesCu Segment 2 Cu Segment 4Cu Segment 1 Cu Segment 3Sector ASector BCurrent collectorSynthetic rod as support unit26. April 2006/18

Advantages of section insulator for ETB type ALCO +Electrical separation of two sectors at all timesCan be travelled by trolleybuses with full accelerationNo interruption of the power supply for the trolleybusVery suitable for:- Driveaway from stops- Driveaway from traffic lights- UphillMore flexibility in the design of OCSBetter for drivers26. April 2006/19

Planning26. April 2006/20

Planning with GA-wire26. April 2006/21

Kummler + Matter LtdHohlstrasse 176, CH - 8026 Zurich / Switzerland+41 (0) 44 247 47 47www.kuma.ch, kuma@kuma.ch26. April 2006/22