Fischer Industries

About

Superior Engineering

The broad base of skill sets in ART means we have a 'can do' approach to almost any challenge that is presented to us. We have a strong pedigree in working on unique projects and it can be said that 'we do what others shy away from'.

Our engineering experience covers a vast array of rolling stock and rail infrastructure projects, with solutions covering:

Electrical

Electronics

Mechanical

Elecromechanical

We have a reputation for on-time delivery and on-budget delivery of quality outcomes to the most demanding client requirements.

Project: Form Fit Relay Solution

Originating from the passenger aerospace industry, form fit relay solutions were first used on rolling stock in France, followed by England and then Australia. It is now a model used around the world.

A$16million contract

At a value of over $16million, Australian Rail Technology was awarded this contract in Australia in 2008, for a four year term, with 35 years through-life-support. The contract included:

Fully documented design

Shock and vibration to IEC61373 Cat 1

Hi Pot and continuity test

Functional test

Delivery test

Routine test

Design certificates

Relay Subrack

Form Fit Relay Solution design and manufacturing

19? sub racks and variations that use commercial-off-the-shelf design.

Relay modules (held by the sub rack) with special function relays (timer and voltage sensors) and standard relays.

The sub rack internal wiring allows for the setup of logic, interlocks, parallel/redundant circuits and system interface etc

The modules are connected to the train via connectors that contain 19 different module types and are used in 68 positions, reducing spares holding and down time.

The fixed module design and flexible wiring allows for concurrent design and manufacturing. Six different variations have been developed.

Over a 1000 sub racks have been provided for the new Waratah trains to date.