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UNISTAR HR EM Point Setting System

Electro-mechanic Point Setting System for Freight, Urban and Mixed Traffic.

UNISTAR HR EM
UNISTAR HR EM
UNISTAR HR EM

The electro-mechanic UNISTAR HR EM is used in the field of grooved rail turnouts. Due to its compact design the locking unit can be installed between the gauges for gauges starting with 1435 mm. For smaller gauges, the installation takes place next to the track
The connecting rods compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the switch points without affecting the end position adjustments. Motor voltage can be ad-justed from 110 to 550 V AC or DC.

UNISTAR HR EM is part of the UNISTAR HR series which also includes:

Worldwide under various environmental and operational conditions, the UNISTAR HR family proves market leading quality and reliability. All family members offer wa-tertight and dust-tight boxes certified according to IP67.

Benefits:

  • Durable watertight and dust tight box, according to IP67
  • Extremely low profile – under 180 mm constructional height only
  • Safe and reliable
  • Designed according to SIL 4
  • Locking parts visible, made of special steel
  • Easy access to end position contacts
  • Easily installed
  • Low maintenance, low wear and tear, low noise emmision
  • Electronic detection, therefore no coupling necessary
  • Prepared for zentrak – Intelligent Diagnostic Platform

Technical characteristics UNISTAR HR EM:

Item Value
Turnout Type Vignol and grooved rail
Gauge (mm) 900 - 1435
Throw range (mm) 60 - 160
Main dimensions (mm) 1000x290x174
Overall mass (depending on protection class) approx. 80 kg
Temperature range, max. humidity -40°C to +80°C, tested for 95 % rel. humidity
Safety level SIL 4
Protection class IP67
Fixation to track earth box, Sleeper fixation angles, stock rail fixation, hollow steel bearer, installation in center of or beside the track
Housing Material Aluminium
Locking system internal prism lock, trailable and non-trailable
Throw time 2-5 sec
Throw force up to 6 kN
Holding Force 90 kN
Power supply  110 – 550 V AC and DC