Grey LAKSHMI BRAND ROUTE DATA PREPARATION SYSTEM, For RAILWAY

2.1 RDPS is trolley-mounted equipment for accurately measuring and recording ground features, location and their details along the railway track to prepare route data file. The recording speed shall be up to 20 km/h. 2.2 SERVICE CONDITIONS : System should be able to work under following service conditions. i. Ambient temperature - 0 0 C to 550 C ii. Humidity - 5% to 95% non-condensing iii. Rain fall - Fairly heavy iv. Atmospheric condition - Dusty and foggy 2.3 On Indian Railways network the electrified traction consists of overhead electric system of either 25000 V AC with residual return current passing through one of the rails in the track. The voltage for track circuits for signaling purpose is up to 12 volts and the corresponding current up to 1 Amp, passes through the other rail. The track feature recording system and its accuracy of measurement shall not be affected in any manner due to the induction effect of the above stated electric traction and signaling systems. 2.4 System shall be portable, light, compact, rugged, reliable and capable of functioning satisfactorily in harsh environment of dust, vibration, shock, water, wind, fog, which is normally encountered on Indian Railways. 2.5 Rechargeable battery shall be used as power source for operation of the system. The battery(s) shall have sufficient capacity for continuous working of at least 8 hrs. If needed additional stand by batteries may be provided. Suitable battery charger shall also be supplied. 2.6 The system shall have a storage capacity to record and store track features of at least 1000 Kilometers. 2.7 System will be installed on a BG or MG push trolley of standard design. All the required accessories for fitting the system on trolley shall be provided and the work of fitting the system on trolley shall also be completed.