Electrical Facilities for

Railways
 Meidensha's Electrical Facilities for Railways
Actively Playing Their Roles throughout the World 3

Substation Facility Plan 4–6

Train Running Curves

Substation Output-Current, Voltage, Wattage Curves
Substation Feeder CB (Circuit-Breaker) Current Curves
Feeder Voltage Max./Min. Curves
Railway-Car Voltage/Current Characteristics

Switchgears for Power Supply System 7 – 10

HICLAD 20GB/HICLAD 30GB

HICLAD 10ZA
Dead Tank Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Transformers 11 – 13

AC Power Transformers
Rectifier Transformers
Power Distribution Transformers

SAFETY TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ALL.

Power Converter Equipment 14 – 17

Natural Cooling Rectifier

Double Converter
Braking Resistor Unit (BRU)
KAISEI PLUS
Meidensha's basic concept for railway systems is the stabilized supply of electrical power. Regenerative Inverter
CAPAPOST
Mass rapid transit is further increasing its significance and high reliability of transportation
DC Switchgear 18
system is increasingly called for. To meet these requirements of the times, HICLAD D
Miscellaneous DC Panels
Meidensha railway systems offer state-of-the-art technologies in wide ranges of fields
from Powertronics of substation facilities to Electronics of computer systems. Lightning Arrester 19

SORESTER (Lightning Arrester)

Power Control Systems 20

Power SCADA

OCS Inspection System 21 – 22

CATENARY EYE

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Meidensha's Electrical Facilities for Railways Constructing Rational Power Feeder Systems,
by the Full Use of Railway Simulation Technologies.
Actively Playing Their Roles throughout the World
Substation Facility Plan
When planning a railway substation, the overall capacity of the
facility can be defined according to the distance between
The Following Result Is Obtainable
substations, the transportation plan, and car performance from Digital Simulation:
characteristics.
In the past, this capacity was calculated based on the power
1)Train running curves (each section between stations)
consumption rate of a similar line and possible train operation
diagrams. 2)Substation's output current, Voltage, and wattage curves
Along with the sophistication of a traffic system, however, it 3)Current curves for substation feeder CBs
has been difficult to use such a method based on experience in
the past. 4)Max. and Min. feeder voltage curves
Meidensha Corporation will support the user to construct a 5)Frequency distribution curves
reasonable feeding system through the adoption of railway
simulation technologies, the introduction of power-regeneration
cars to cope with densely arranged traffic diagrams, the use of
thyristor rectifiers, and the installation of power regeneration
inverters, with the aid of computer analysis for sophisticated
feeding systems.

Installation of rail transport systems as environmentally friendly transportation infrastructure is advancing in cities Railway Substation Electrification
around the world. Meidensha's electric railway equipment is playing a part in this advance. Facility Planning Procedures Plan
New-Line
Construction Plan

Basic Plan
for
Electrical Facilities

Customer

Railway: Simulation
●Downsizing Line Data
●Environmental ●Diagram data
characteristics ●Line section data
Equipment
A bullet-train electrical substation supports stable transport of the Shinkansen, a form of high-speed mass transit. ●Digitization ●Car data
Specification
●Power system
●Non-flammability Examination
●Location
●Feeder system

Capacity
Examination
●Capacity of main equipment
●Filter capacity
Main-Circuit
MEIDEN ●Inverter capacity
Configuration
●Voltage regulation
Examination
●Voltage drop

●Power-receiving system
Power Control
●No. of banks
System
●Feeder system Examination ●Section scale
●Countermeasures against harmonics ●Data volume
●Power regeneration ●Data type
●No. of objective posts
M
Electric-power command facilities that support safe transport and electric-power management systems for electric eid
en
railways that centrally monitor and control many substations are in use in various locations. sh
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 １. Train Running Curves (for Each Section between Stations) 2. Substation Output-Current, Voltage, 3. Substation Feeder CB (Circuit-Breaker)
Grade curve Running time curve Average speed Max. power-running current Wattage Curves Current Curves
Limited speed curve Running current curve Power-running wattage Max. regeneration current
Substation output (power-running, regeneration) current curve Substation feeder CB current curve
Speed curve Running time Regeneration power Car primary unit
Substation output (power-running, regeneration) voltage curve Substation feeder CB average current
Substation output (power-running, regeneration) wattage curve Substation feeder CB average rms current
Substation current...........Average power-running current Substation feeder CB Max. current
DC Railway Simulation Feeder System (Example) Max. power-running current
A substation B substation Average regeneration current 4. Feeder Voltage Max./Min. Curves
CAPAPOST Rectifier Rectifier Inverter
Max. regeneration current
5. Railway-Car Voltage/Current Characteristics
Pantograph point lowest/highest voltage
Substation voltage ..........Max. voltage
Min. voltage
Substation wattage ........Average power-running
Max. power-running wattage
A station B station C station D station E station F station G station H station I station Average regeneration wattage
Max. regeneration wattage
Substation regeneration efficiency

Limited speed Substation Voltage・Current Curve Substation Wattage Curve

Speed
Time
Current
A substation voltage A substation wattage
B substation voltage B substation wattage

A station
I station A substation current

Wattage
Voltage

Current
B substation current

Slope

(sec)
(sec) Time
Limited speed Time
Speed
Time
Current

A station I station Result of Substation Characteristic Calculation

Name of line TEST Train configuration 4M, 2T Operation intervals(min) 3.0
Slope
A substation B substation A substation B substation
Substation location (m) Max. power-running wattage (kW)

Start station Arrival station Time(sec) Power-running wattage(kWh) Regeneration power(kWh) Start station Arrival station Time(sec) Power-running wattage(kWh) Regeneration power(kWh) Rated rectifier capacity (kW) Min. power-running voltage (V)
Rated rectifier voltage (V) Power-running (kWh)
Rectifier voltage regulation (%) Max. regeneration current (A)
Rated inverter capacity (kW) Average regeneration current (A)
Rated inverter voltage (V) Max. regeneration wattage (kW)
Max. power-running current (A) Regeneration (kWh)
Average power-running current (A) Regeneration efficiency (%)
Max. power-running voltage (V)

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 Switchgears for Power Supply System
24kV/36kV SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear
Technical Data
HICLAD 20GB/HICLAD 30GB Table 1 Switchgear
Switchgear model HICLAD 20GB HICLAD 30GB

Switchgear type NBG-24 BGB-36

Features
Applicable standards IEC62271-200
●No exposure of high-voltage live part to the air. Complete interlocking system against
erroneous operation. Equipment of manual operation mechanism in an emergency. Clasification of switchgear SF6-insulated metal-enclosed

●Visualized operation mechanisms equipped with mimic bus and symbols. All switching ●Altitude ● Ambient temperature ● Relative humidity
Service condition ＜ 1000m Max. 40℃, Min. -5℃ 24h.average ＜ 95%
devices can be operated from remote. Compact size achieved by optimal arrangement of Indoor 24h. average ＜ 35℃ 1 month average ＜ 90%
devices.
Rated voltage (kV) 24 36
●High-voltage live part is completely protected against moisture and dust.
Rated current (A) 1250, 2000 1250, 2000, 2500
●Reliable gas-insulated busbar system. Keeping the ability of braking circuit, even if the
Rated frequency (Hz) 50/60
insulating gas pressure becomes zero. Enhancement of reliability by reduction in number of
parts achieved by simple structure. 1 min power frequency (kV rms) 50 70
Insulation level
●Adaptable for various requirements of network by employing plug-in type voltage transformer 1.2 × 50μs impulse (kV peak) 125 170

and lightning arrester. Insulating performance is imperious to the installation altitude. Test Rated short-time withstand current (kA-s) 25-3 31.5-3
of high-voltage part can be fully performed without any gas handling.
HV compartment IP65
●Easy maintenance. No maintenance is needed for high-voltage equipment in the gas com- Degree of protection
LV compartment IP40
partment. SF6 gas is not polluted by arc because of employing VCB. (SF6 gas is used only
as insulation medium.) Rated pressure (MPa) 0.05 0.08
Gas pressure
Alarm pressure (MPa) 0.02 0.06

Operation of 3-position isolator Motorized / Manual

Control circuit (V) DC 30, 110, 125, 220

Auxiliary voltage
Motor circuit (V) AC 220, 230, 240 / DC 110, 125

Table 2 Vacuum Circuit-Breaker (VCB)

VCB model NVG-22 VGB-33

Applicable standards IEC62271-100

Rated voltage (kV) 24 36

Rated current (A) 1250, 2000 1250, 2000, 2500

Rated frequency (Hz) 50/60

1 min power frequency (kV rms) 50 70

Insulation level
1.2 × 50μs impulse (kV peak) 125 170

Rated short-circuit braking current (kA) 25 31.5

Rated short-circuit making current (kA peak) 63 82

Rated short-time withstand current (kA-s) 25-3 31.5-3

＊
Operating duty O-0.3sec.-CO-3min-CO

Rated closing time (s) 0.05

Rated opening time (s) 0.05

Rated break time (s) 0.07

Rate of rise (kV/μｓ） 0.47 0.57

Rated TRV for
terminal fault
TRV peak voltage (kV) 41 62

Type of operating mechanism Motor charged spring

＊ : Other duties, O-0.3sec.-CO-15sec.-CO, O-0.3sec.-CO-1min-CO-1min-CO are also available.

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 Switchgears for Power Supply System
12kV Air Insulated Switchgear

HICLAD 10ZA Dead Tank Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Features 168/204kV
●Complete interlocking system against erroneous
operation. Internal Arc Classification IAC AFLR. ●Commercialization of the world's first 204 ●Contributes to the prevention of global warming
kV rated model. due to the absence of SF6 gas by means of dry
●Compact and Light weight. 33% less footprint ●Guaranteed high reliability air and composite insulation.
than our previous type AIS on typical layout. Easy We adopted proven double-break technology ●Because a completely self-arc-extinguishing
maintenance. with a 168 kV insulator-type VCB. vacuum interrupter is used, the circuit breaker
We developed a 168/204 kV tank-type VCB. can handle multiple lightning strokes and
●MEIDEN Vacuum technology adopted. It utilizes the latest vertical magnetic-field evolving-fault breaks.
Vacuum Interrupter is made in Japan, MEIDEN electrode vacuum interrupter. ●Because a vacuum interrupter is used in the
Numazu factory. ●Maintenance labor-saving circuit breaker shut-off section, the device is designed to save
Use of a vacuum interrupter eliminates the maintenance and inspection labor compared to
Accordance with IEC62271 Type tested at KERI need for inspections of the interrupter section. gas circuit-breakers (GCB).
・IEC62271-1 common ・Dielectric test Life cycle cost can be reduced (total cost ●The use of an aluminum tank provides the
・IEC62271-200 switchgear ・Temperature test reduction compared to gas circuit-breakers following benefits.
・IEC62271-100 circuit breaker ・Short-time and peak withstand (GCB)).
(1) Lightweight (27% less compared to existing
・IEC62271-102 earthing switch current test ●Lower center of gravity improves earth- types)
・Short-circuit current making quake performance Effective for transportation weight, installation
Guarantees a sufficient safety factor for 0.3 G, area, and earthquake performance
and braking tests
3-wave resonance. (2) No coating
・Capacitive current switching
Effective for reducing maintenance costs
test
・Internal arcing test (3) Reduction of loss of passage of electric current
(85% less compared to existing types at 1,200 A)
Common up to 2000 A rated electric current

Technical Data
Model HICLAD-10ZA
Type BZ-C-12-25
Applicable Standard IEC62271-200
Rated Voltage 12kV
Main Busbar 630A, 1250A
Rated Current
Branch Circuit 630A, 1250A
Rated Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
Short-Time Current 25kA-3s
Withstand Voltage 28kV
Impulse Withstand Voltage 75kV
Bus Configuration Single Bus
Attitude < 1000m Changeover Switch (Shinkansen)
Ambient Temperature -5 〜 40ºC (24h average < 35℃ )
Service Condition ●Many of these switches are used in Shinkansen switching
Humidity 24h average < 95% (1 month average <90%) sections due to their multi-frequency opening and closing
Location Indoor ability.
Enclosure IP4X ●The silicon steel plate lamination layer structure of the included
Degree of Protection electromagnetic iron core reduces eddy current loss.
Partition IP2X
Partition Class PM ●Optimization of the magnetic path of the included electromag-
net reduces leakage of magnetic flux.
Loss of Service Continuty Category LSC2B (Figure 106, IEC62271-200)
●High withstand-voltage specifications are also supported as a
Control Source 110Vdc (30Vdc, 125Vdc option) matching measure for power supplies of different frequencies
Motor Charging Source 110Vdc (220/230/240Vac, 125Vdc option) and asynchronous power supplies.

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 Contribution to Stable Power Supply, Ranging from Ultra-High to Low Voltages

Transformers

AC Power Transformers Rectifier Transformer

This optimal design meets needs from high voltage receiving and feeding transformers for the Features
Shinkansen to converter transformers.
●We achieved the optimum design to meet special rated values, including electric railway load
Features Class Ⅵ and Class S, with the goals of small size and light weight.
●We provide highly reliable equipment through design know-how cultivated over many years ●Various types can be supported, including radiator package types, by-radiator installation
with the Shinkansen. types, auxiliary-transformer mounted types, and primary and secondary bushing, and bus
●The design can also meet low-noise and low-loss needs. duct systems.

●Roof-delta winding with small size, light weight, and low loss are manufactured for high ●Meticulous quality control provides high reliability.
voltage feeding.

Transformer for Rectifier

Roof-delta connection transformer
Item Ratings
Application For power feeding a Shinkansen train
Cooling method Oil immersed self-cooling type
Rated capacity Up to 120 MVA
Duty class 300% for 2 min.
Rated primary voltage Up to 275 kV
Connection Roof-delta connection

Gas-insulated transformer Oil-immersed transformer

154 kV Scott connection transformer

Item Ratings
Application For power feeding a Shinkansen train 12-phase rectifier transformer
Cooling method Oil immersed self-cooling type Item Ratings
Rated capacity Up to 100 MVA Application For DC Traction power supply
Duty class 300% for 2 min. Insulation Gas / Oil / Cast Resin
Rated primary voltage Up to 154 kV Rated capacity Various range available
Connection Scott connection Duty class Class Ⅵ (100% continuous, 150%
for 2 hr., 300% for 1 min.)
Rated primary voltage 11kV/22kV/33kV
Connection 12-phase transformer Y-△
Cast resin transformer *The above specifications are typical example.
Another special specification is also available depending on the require-
ments.

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 Contribution to Stable Power Supply, Ranging from Ultra-High to Low Voltages A Semi-Conductor-Applied System that Supports Railway Systems

Transformers Power Converter Equipment

Power Distribution Transformers Natural Cooling Rectifier

Gas-Insulated Transformer Cast Rasin Transformer

Features
Features Features ●Silicone diodes integrated with heat sink
●The insulation layer that forms the coil is a ●Simple construction
●Since SF6 is used and core and windings
flame resistant epoxy-resin processed ●Compact construction
are contained in a hermetically-sealed
FRP insulator. Because insulating oil is ●Easy maintenance and inspection
vessel, this type of transformer can be
not used, the number of firefighting
used safely in a building or underground facilities that must be installed by law can
town. be reduced.
●Use of a wound core of high-grade electro-
magnetic steel plate and the compact
size greatly reduced non-load loss. Specifications
Rated voltage 750V
Duty class Class Ⅵ (100% continuous,
150% for 2 hr., 300% for 1 min.)
Class S
Cooling method Natural cooling
Installation location Indoor

Gas-Insulated Transformer Cast Rasin Transformer

Double Converter
Oil-Immersed Transformer This unit enables the constant voltage control of feeding voltage, even in
case of the sudden load fluctuations, and returns the regenerative power
Features from electric trains to the AC side by inverting the power.
●Various patterns are available for bushing This controls the cross-flow current flowing between substations and
allocations, bus-duct shapes, etc. reduces feeding power loss, earth leakage current and touch voltage.
●In addition to self-cooled type, there are,
many types available, such as oil-im-
mersed forced-air-cooled type, oil-im-
mersed water-cooled type, forced-oil
self-cooled type, forced-oil
forced-air-cooled type, etc.
DC output voltage
●Low-noise type is also available. DC output voltage
Output voltage
●Environmentally friendly transformers that during regeneration
= during power running
use flame-resistant low-viscosity silicone =

DC output current
Direct-voltage standard value +30 V
Converter rating Direct-voltage standard value
oil are also manufactured.
Oil-Immersed Transformer
Item Example installation
●Transformers that use palm oil can also be
Rectifier 2000kW S type (100% continuous,
manufactured as an environmental
response. 150% for 2 hr., 300% for 1 min.)
Inverter 500 kW S type (100% continuous, Regeneration Power running
300% for 1 min.) DC regenerative
current limit Regeneration voltage-clamp
DC load current limit
(300% of rated current)
(300% of rated current) electric-current value
Nominal voltage DC 750V

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 A Semi-Conductor-Applied System that Supports Railway Systems Compact Space and Easy Maintenance Management

Power Converter Equipment DC Switchgear

Regenerated Power Absorbing Controller High Speed Circuit Breaker Panel

Braking Resistor Unit (BRU) HICLADPLUS

KAISEI D
Principle of Operation The technical principle of KAISEI PLUS is same as Braking Resistor Unit (BRU), and the PWM
Features
chopper control
●Applicable method
standard: IEC is applied for KAISEI PLUS.
61992
The main dc input terminals of BRU are connected across the positive and negative traction The standard rating and specification of KAISEI PLUS are shown in Table 1.
system and its output is connected to the regenerative resistor unit. ●Large capacity: Rated current 8000A Max.
Table 1. Rating and Specification of KAISEI PLUS
●High braking capability: Rated short-circuit current 125kA
The control circuit will be triggered when the braking train(s) regenerates the excess energy Description Rating and specification Notes
and boost the traction line voltage up to the preset value. BRU regulates the traction voltage ●Compactness and lightness
Applicable standard IEC60146
to setting voltage by means of dissipate the energy at the resistor unit. Its concept is shown ●Simple
Capacity
and highly reliable construction
Ipeak 2600A 3600A 4500A
Based on current characteristics shown in Fig.2
Irms 671A 930A 1162A
as Fig.1. ・Permanent magnet holding system
AC network Control method PWM chopper control
Regeneration current ・Magnet
Rated classoperation system Class S Based on current characteristics shown in Fig.2
Rectifier
・With
Systemsimplified
voltage mechanisms and the extremely 750V reduced number of
parts, maintenance is simplified and high
Setting voltage reliability
770V to 850V is assured. Variable in 1V step
Maximum voltage 900V
Traction
Regenerative HSCB
DC Voltage DC Voltage without Resistor Regenerative
BRU controller switch electric power Tp
T0＝100ms Ratings
START Tp=2s
STOP Rated voltage T1＝20s
T2＝100s
Ip ＝2600Ap / 3600Ap / 4500Ap
t

Train Braking Start Ip

Regenerative
braking current

Braking train
T0

T1 T2

Fig.1 Concept of BRU Control Fig.2 Typical regenerative braking current characteristics

Rating and Specification

The standard rating and specification of BRU are shown in Table 1. Regenerative Inverter
Table 1. Rating and Specification of BRU Supplying regenerative energy from electric-train braking to
Description Rating and specification Notes station-building power-sources and so on maintains the validity
of regeneration, and the effective use of energy contributes to
Applicable standard IEC60146
energy conservation and reduces environmental burden.
Ipeak 3000A 4000A 5000A
Capacity Based on current characteristics shown in Fig.2 Features
Irms 822A 1118A 1354A
●High efficiency

Miscellaneous DC Panels
Control method Stepwise firing control
●User-Friendly interface
Rated class Class S Based on current characteristics shown in Fig.2
●Quick DC voltage control
System voltage 750V

Setting voltage 770V to 850V Variable in 1V step

Over Voltage Protection Device Disconnect Swich Panel
Maximum voltage 900V
Ratings / specifications Configuration
OverControl
Voltage Protection
method Thyristor control
Device AC Depend on needs, various main circuit
(OVPD) limits hazardous volt- Over Voltage network
configuration can be designed.
Cooling method Natural air cooling Protection
ages between traction return
Device ・Negative Return Circuit
T0＝100ms circuit and
Type of rating earth within
S type (100% the per-
continuous, 300% for 1 min.)
T1＝20s m i sDirect-
sible va lue allowed in Rectifier
inverter
・Section
Regenerative Bypass
Rated voltage 830V
T2＝100s
EN50122-1.
current rating ・Depot Distribution
Ip ＝3000Ap / 4000Ap / 5000Ap Rated current 1205A AC load

Ip If the touch voltage exceeds pre- Surplus

Rated capacity 1000kW Ratings
regenerative
defined limit, the return circuit is power
solidly connected
Maximumtoallowable
earth.voltage 900V Description Ratings
Alternating- Number of phases 2 x 3-phase Rated voltage 900V DC 1800V DC
T0 Rating
current rating
Rated frequency 50Hz , 60Hz Rated 4000/6000/
currentBraking train 4000/6000 A
T1 T2 Rated Voltage 900V DC 8000 A
Fig.2 Typical regenerative braking current characteristics RatedPerformance
short time Regeneration start voltage setting range 770 to 850 V
withstand current 50kA/100kA Nominal voltage 750V DC 1500V DC

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 A Semi-Conductor-Applied System that Supports Railway Systems Compact Space and Easy Maintenance Management

Power Converter Equipment DC Switchgear

Regenerative Storage System
Regenerated Power Absorbing Controller High Speed Circuit Breaker Panel

CAPAPOST
Braking Resistor Unit (BRU) HICLAD D
Principle of Operation Direct-current electric-motor vehicles have a Features
braking ●Applicable standard: IEC 61992
The main dc input terminals of BRU are connected acrosssystem that and
the positive converts thetraction
negative kinetic
energyresistor
system and its output is connected to the regenerative from braking
unit. into electrical energy (re- ●Large capacity: Rated current 8000A Max.
generative electric power),the
and then supplies ●High braking capability: Rated short-circuit current 125kA
The control circuit will be triggered when the braking train(s) regenerates excess energy
and boost the traction line voltage up to the preset value. BRU regulates the traction voltage ●Compactness and lightness
that energy to other electric loads. We built
to setting voltage by means of dissipate the energy at the resistor unit. Its concept is shown ●Simple and highly reliable construction
the optimal feeding system for energy saving
as Fig.1. ・Permanent magnet holding system
bynetwork
AC storing braking energy in an electric
Regeneration current ・Magnet operation system
Rectifier
double layer capacitor and supplementing the ・With simplified mechanisms and the extremely reduced number of
energy to run electric vehicles in accordance parts, maintenance is simplified and high reliability is assured.
Traction with the feeding circumstances.
Regenerative HSCB
DC Voltage DC Voltage without Resistor Regenerative
BRU controller switch electric power

START
Ratings
STOP AC network
Regenerative Rated voltage
Rectifier
t power storage
system
Train Braking Start
Regenerative
braking current

HSCB RegenerativeBraking train

electric power

Fig.1 Concept of BRU Control

Rating and Specification

The standard rating and specification of BRU are shown in Table 1.

Braking train
Running train

Achieves energy conservation

through the effective use of Electric double layer capacitor
is used
Miscellaneous DC Panels
regenerative power

●Absorbing regenerative power and releas- ●Because the electric double layer capaci- Over Voltage Protection Device Disconnect Swich Panel
ing it while power is running is an economi- tor does not use chemical reactions in
cal use of energy and contributes to the charging and discharging, it has excellent Over Voltage Protection Device Depend on needs, various main circuit
reduction of emissions of carbon dioxide, a characteristics for repeated charging and (OVPD) limits hazardous volt- Over Voltage configuration can be designed.
greenhouse gas. discharging and rapid charging and dis- ages between traction return Protection
charging. Device ・Negative Return Circuit
●The effective use of regenerativeT0＝100ms
electrical circuit and earth within the per-
missible value allowed in ・Section Bypass
energy demonstrates its power in the
T1＝20s ●The electric double layer capacitor is an
peak shaving of electric-railway
T2＝100s
loads, environmentally friendly product as it does EN50122-1. ・Depot Distribution
Ip ＝3000Ap / 4000Ap / 5000Ap
which have large fluctuations. not use any heavy metals.
Ip If the touch voltage exceeds pre-
●Because the electric double layer capaci- Ratings
●Energy is absorbed during braking, which defined limit, the return circuit is
maintains the validity of regeneration. tor is connected to the feeding wire via a solidly connected to earth. Description Ratings
step-down and step-up type chopper,
●Regenerative vehicles can T0
be introduced high-voltage receiving equipment is not Rating
Rated voltage 900V DC 1800V DC
to train lines, which has been difficult to do required. Rated current 4000/6000/ 4000/6000 A
Rated Voltage 900V DC
up to now. T1 T2 8000 A
Fig.2 Typical regenerative braking current characteristics Rated short time
withstand current 50kA/100kA Nominal voltage 750V DC 1500V DC

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 Highly Reliable Product Created from an Abundance of Experience Support the Stable Supply of Traction Power

Lightning Arrester Power Control Systems

SORESTER (Lightning Arrester) Power SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Meidensha utilized over 20 years of experience with zinc oxide lightning arresters to improve The traction power distribution control and monitoring system(Power SCADA) for Railway.
protection performance and guarantee small size, light weight, and high reliability for its Support the safety and stability of railway transportation by this product.
arresters.
Features
Porcelain Insulation Type
●From high-speed rail to conventional lines, there are number of supply rerord of Power
●The high-strength porcelain tube improves earthquake performance. SCADA.

Polymer Type ●A scalable, reliable software based on own real-time technology.

●This direct-mold type unifies the element unit and polymer housing. ●Applying of human-centered design in pursuit of ease of use.

●Use of highly weather-resistant silicone rubber substantially reduces size and weight. ●RTUs that has been manufactured in our own factory are comply with IEC60870.

SCADA Function List

Function category Individual functions Function category Individual functions
Status monitoring Security management
Numerical monitoring Monitoring confirmation
RTU monitoring Mute
HMI functions
Monitoring functions System monitoring Tag
Latest alarm display Automatic display
Advance maintenance Screen printing
Monitoring configuration Operation control recording
Individual control Alarm summary
Record statistics
Dummy equipment control System error recording
functions
Command sequence control SOE information
Control functions Time schedule control Communication statistics
Power-outage planning connection Demand monitoring
Cellular telephone connection Energy management Demand control
Control configuration functions Trend graph
Data maintenance Report creation
Engineering functions Internal simulation functions System configuration Configuration control
User information maintenance control functions System monitoring

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 Strong Support for Overhead-Wire Maintenance Work

OCS Inspection System

System Configuration

CAR OFFICE
Trolley
Installed Equipment Analytical
on the roof Roof-top
in the car device equipment
Pantograph
(Camera and
lighting) (CPU) (CPU)
Analysis
CATENARY EYE
Data saving
Control
Trolley photo-taking Image saving Image analysis
Cabin
equipment Measurement data

Moving disk

OCS(Overhead Catenary System) Inspection System (CATENARY EYE)

Analytical device
Rails

This system uses edge detection processing, model Trolley-wire On-Board Equipment Installation Categories
matching, and other image processing technologies wearing
surface
to inspect overhead railway wiring items that must
be maintained and inspected. Class 1 : High-Speed Rail / Shinkansen
Features
Features ● Allrooftop equipment is built in the rooftop cover in order not to
●The system can be applied to various overhead affect the aerodynamic force of the pantograph.
wiring types (single/double overhead wiring and ● The contact force measurement using a non-contact method is the
first application case in the world.
single/double overhead rigid wiring).
Example of overhead wire wear ● Running Speed : Up to 350km/h.
●The camera provides a compact system configura-
● Daytime and Nighttime measurement.
tion, and the system can also be loaded on com-
mercial vehicles. Measurement Items
● Height, Stagger, Wear, Gradient, Pantograph monitoring, Geometric
●Images allow easy confirmation of locations that between mainline and crossover, Contact force, Contact loss
require special attention.
● Option : Geometric between pantograph and crossover
●This system can measure wavelike wear, which is
not possible with existing devices.
Class 2 : Conventional Commercial Service Car
●Daytime and nighttime inspections are possible.
Features
Inspection items ● For Non-inspections : The car is availabe for commercial service (The
・Height, stagger, gradient on-board equipment is removed).
・Pull-off arms detection, overhead crossing / contacting Wavelike wear ● For inspections : Mounts the on-board equipment on the out-of
detection, obstacle detection service car.
・Pantograph monitor ● Running Speed : Up to 160km/h.
・Wear (remaining diameter), contact force (hard spots), ● Daytime and Nighttime measurement.
contact loss
・Car movement, Structure gauge clearance Measurement Items
● Height,Stagger, Wear, Gradient, Hard spot, Pull-off arms detection,
●Analysis on board train Pantograph monitoring
Height, stagger, wear, and other important items ● Options : OCS pole monitoring, Contact loss
can be analyzed on board a train. ● Car movement, Structure gauge clearance

Class 3: Conventional Dedicated Inspection Car

OCS Pole Monitoring Contact Loss Measuring Equipment (Photo-Diode Model)
Features
● Both rooftop and on-board equipment are permanent installation.
A camera attached to the head car records video of the The contact loss measuring instrument is ● Running Speed : Up to 120km/h.
route while the vehicle is running. After traveling the route, equipped with an ultraviolet sensor and de- ● Daytime and Nighttime measurement.
an office personal computer automatically extracts only tects contact loss that occur between pan- Measurement Items
OCS poles from the route video, which are saved as equip- tographs and trolley wires. ● Height, Stagger, Wear, Gradient, Hard spot, Pull-off arms detection,
ment ledger images, and the video of the route is played Pantograph monitoring, Geometric between pantograph and cross-
back for an inspection of the route. Features over, Geometric between pantograph and pull-off arms.
● Options : Contact loss, OCS pole monitoring
●The instrument is installed in ahead and
Features behind the pantograph to detect contact
● Car movement, Structure gauge clearance

●High resolution video from an HD camera loss. Class 4 : Dedicated Inspection Car / Road-Rail Vehicle
Because the high image quality makes OCS poles clear, ●The equipment detects ultraviolet rays Features
it is optimal for equipment ledger photographs. with wavelengths from 220 nm through ● Static measurement without pantograph.
●The view from the head car provides excellent video 275 nm that occur during contact loss. ● Rooftop equipment and on-board processing PC are removable.
The video has a clear view, so abnormalities of OCS ●A photo-diode converts the ultraviolet rays ● Laser sensor is used for height measurement.
equipment and train lines can be detected visually. to electric voltage or electric current sig- ● Running Speed : Up to 40km/h.
●OCS pole images are organized and saved automatically nals, which are then sent to a onboard ● Nighttime measurement.
Images of the latest state of OCS poles can always be computer to record the signals and dis-
managed close at hand to add powerful support for work play the results. Measurement Items
● Height, Stagger, Wear, Gradient
to update complex equipment ledgers.
● Options : OCS pole monitoring, Pull-off arms detection

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Specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice. XX00-0000X As

BA65-2683E Asof
ofJan.,
Jun.,20XX
2022
（0.0V）
2022-6ME
（6.2L）
20XX-1ME 0.5L
0.0L