What is rMetrix-A?
rMetrix-A is your solution for:
- Autonomously assessing train ride quality 24 x 7
- Measuring vehicle / track interaction forces
- Viewing ride quality exceptions through the rMetrix online portal
- Fleet analysis through enterprise reports
Click here to download the rMetrix-A specification sheet for more information.
Hardware Instrumentation
Ride Quality Sensors
rMetrix-A includes powerful 3-axis accelerometer and IMU sensors for real-time acceleration and orientation monitoring and analysis. Multiple sensors can be used simultaneously to measure vehicle responses at different car locations.
Central Processing Unit
The rMetrix-A Central Processing Unit with UPS analyzes sensor data to generate ride quality exceptions. It includes Wi-Fi/Cellular communications and a 10 Hz GPS receiver for real-time ride quality notifications on high-speed train operations.
Instrumentation Kits
rMetrix-A can be used as a portable system, or as a permanent installation on a single train car. Antenna and sensor instrumentation kits are available to fit your rMetrix-A systems to each of the train cars in your fleet.
Online Portal
Map View
The rMetrix Online Portal includes a real-time Map View of all the ride quality exceptions generated by your rMetrix-A systems. The Map View allows you to:
- View all Ride Quality Exceptions on a GIS Map
- View all Ride Quality Exceptions in a Tabular Format with Sorting
- View Track Geometry Defects on the Same GIS Map
- Search and Sort all Ride Quality Exceptions
- View Satellite Imagery of Ride Quality Exception Location
- View Ride Quality Exception Sensor Data
- Download Ride Quality Exception Sensor Data for Post Processing
Fleet View
The rMetrix Online Portal includes a real-time Fleet View of your deployed rMetrix-A systems. The Fleet View allows you to:
- View your rMetrix-A Fleet and Operational Status at a Single Glance
- View Satellite Imagery of the Train Car's Current Location
- View Ride Quality Exceptions by Car in a Tabular Format
- Switch Quickly to Map View Based on Selected Ride Quality Exceptions
- Compare a Train Car's Ride Quality Exceptions from Week to Week
Fleet Analysis and Reports
Track Health
When rMetrix-A is deployed throughout your fleet, our solution provides the analytics necessary to provide you a real-time overview of the health of your tracks. A simple intuitive report identifies track locations that are degrading along with a prioritization for your maintenance teams. In addition, track areas seeing improvement are also listed as validation for maintenance activities.
Vehicle Health
When rMetrix-A is permanently installed and running on a train car, our solution provides the analytics necessary to provide you a running overview of the car's health. Data from the ride quality sensors can help determine whether there is a lateral or vertical acceleration issue, or a carbody or truck issue and help prioritize vehicle maintenance activities.