PHOENIX MDS VTA Visual Train Analysis
Visual analysis from trains and train components
The condition analysis of rail vehicles and the visual support of maintenance personnel (especially wagon inspectors) is an increasingly important economic and safety factor. The detection of missing bolts or the measurement of wheel and brake wear in combination with precise wagon/container identification helps to optimize processes and save costs. To support this, the Visual Train Analysis function (VTA) was developed. Using low-maintenance industrial cameras, defective components can be detected at an early stage, allowing the utilization of wagons and tracks to be optimized through preventive measures. Consistent quality is ensured during the day and at night by infrared light sources that are invisible to the human eye, so that there is no interference on or beside the track. Due to the well-known modular design of the zentrak system, VTA is able to complement and visually support already existing systems, significantly increasing the value of the checkpoint for the customer. A wide range of additional visual functions is available for this purpose.
Possible detection functions include
- UIC number recognition
- QR code and data matrix code capture
- Inspection/revision data detection
- Determination of the rim thickness
- Panorama images and much more
In addition, new use cases are constantly being defined and the functions are being further developed accordingly - also using machine learning methods.