Yeltech Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit (RTMU)

The  Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit (RTMU) is an automatic temperature warning system which uses highly accurate rail/track temperature sensor technology.  It attaches to rail lines in seconds by using a powerful built-in magnet. The RTM activates on attachment and begins sending data. It is designed to continuously monitor the temperature of rails on railway tracks during the summer and winter months.

The system runs in two modes: In Normal Mode below 25 degrees, it will batch data and send it every 12 hours. Above 25 degrees, the system will send data in Fast Transmission Mode every 30 or 60 minutes.  The system uses sensors to measure the temperature of the rails continuously and alerts maintenance crews if the temperature exceeds pre-defined thresholds

• Track temperature monitoring (RTMU) on UK and European rail networks
• Detects and monitors track/rail temperature using temperature sensors
• Continuous logging and real-time updates
• Accurately monitor and track temperature remotely
• Avoid major temperature performance and safety issues due to rail/track expansion/compression
• Readings/Alarms sent via GSM/email for real-time temperature warnings
• Mitigate the excessive cost of service failure of tracks/railways
• Compatible with Network Rail II system – railway monitoring system
• RTMU – rail temperature sensors – Easy to install and calibrate
• A critical part of rail infrastructure monitoring

YelTech’s Track/Rail Temperature Monitoring (RTMU) system brings a significant increase in safety through real-time track temperature monitoring

The rail temperature monitoring system hooks into the easy-to-use YelCloud or can be integrated with existing monitoring systems to measure rail temperature remotely. No time consuming track side interventions are needed as all the rail temperature data and pre-set warnings are automated.

On average, track-side temperatures can exceed 20 degrees higher than the surrounding air/ambient temperature. With an accurate constant monitoring of track/rail temperature changes, it is easy to mitigate expansion and contraction problems.

Yeltech’s RTM (Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit) is allows cost efficient and safe collection of critical rail temperature information. Trains can be slowed on the tracks through heated sections and safety and maintenance schedules can be accurately planned.

The Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit is just one of several possible YelTech solutions to improve safety on the rail network. The RTMU is a robustly constructed piece of technical equipment requiring near zero maintenance and very low power consumption, extremely long battery life.