LCS-III
Locomotive Control System
The LCS-III is a locomotive control system that builds upon the proven features of Accuspeed™ and Beltpack™ systems. It enables operators to safely control the locomotive via two-way RF communication. The system continually applies the right amount of throttle or brake to maintain the selected speed regardless of track grade or train mass while the operator focuses on train movements, track conditions and personal safety. LCS-III is designed for FRA-regulated railroad operations in the Americas and offers a technology stack that supports the future possibilities of remote control and automation in the railyard.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Future-proofed technology stack
- Consistently maintains the speed selected by the operator
- Two-way RF communication
- Compliant to 49 CFR § 229.15
- Used by FRA-regulated railroad operations
- Works with RemoteIQ™ Rail
- Works with the OCU-III
OCU-III
Feature-rich operator control unit that includes an embedded GNSS location, a patented method for pushing OCU positional data to the RCL system, Bluetooth link to the internal archive record and a Wi-Fi port to accommodate future expansion
Maintenance Terminal PC Tool
Provides monitoring, configuration, Archive Record access and maintenance information either directly between a PC and the RCL system or through RemoteIQ™ for Rail
RF Protocols
RF protocols support operation in 450 – 470 MHz
Currently compatible with Beltpack RF infrastructure
Dynamic Speed Control
Cattron's patented speed control system streamlines operation by handling the complexities of throttle and brake manipulation to maintain the selected speed regardless of track grade or train mass
RF Communication
Duplex RF Communication augmented by Talker functionality
Compliance
Compliant to 49 CFR § 229.15 and compatible with CCB-26 electronic brake system
ISO Certification
Manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified operation
Two-way RF communication
The OCU has digital feedback in the form of LEDs and text messages
GPS Positioning
Patented method for pushing OCU positional data to the RCL system
Warranty
Standard one-year product warranty with extended warranty options available
RemoteIQ™ for Rail
All current RemoteIQ for Rail functions of reporting, alerting and RCL tracking, with the latest addition of OCU-III location tracking when the OCU is communicating to the RCL system.
Train Brake Cycle Braking Protection
Train Brake Cycle Braking Protection – protects against operator misuse of the train brake
Remote Operating Parameter Programming Station
Remote Operating Parameter Programming Station – installs in locomotive cab for user interface to save cab space when implementing remote control
Remote 4G Connectivity
New architecture will push data to the server as opposed to waiting to be polled. This will provide a major improvement in the update rate of data at the server and permit near real-time alerts
Electric Handbrake Interface
Electric Handbrake Interface permits the operator to set or release the electronic handbrake from the OCU
Pullback and Stopping Protection
Pullback and Stopping Protection (PSP) – enforces a stopping trajectory to permit automatic point protection. PSP can also optionally automate grade crossing rules
Americas FRA Regulated
Switching and Railyard Car Movement, Maintenance of Way