Heavy Rail

Lexekon is TDG’s sister division, through which you can source the finest modern electronic ballasts available for new builds, refurbishment projects, and maintenance replacement.

We offer:

• 24, 37.5, 74, 110 vdc versions in T5, T8, and T12 formats, and TDG’s Universal T8/T12 ballast which is unique in the industry!
• 120 – 220 VAC in T8 & T5 format
• Full-feature leading-edge technology, including
  • Dimming capabilities
  • “Auto-ON” and “Auto-OFF” labor-saving features
  • End-Of-Life shutdown
  • “Over Temp” and voltage protection
• Retrofit adapter plates which allow for simple drop-in replacement into existing vehicle mounting brackets
• Retrofit wiring harnessing for seamless integration with existing vehicle interconnect and wiring layouts
• Average lead-time of 6 to 8 weeks which is significantly shorter than our competitors
• 3-year warranty

The typical minimum order quantity is 25 pcs for most configurations.

All LEXEKON ballasts as part of a lighting system will meet or exceed these standards:

• APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
• APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
• APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
• APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
• NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards

Capacitive Storage 

With over 2000 Railcars and Locomotives in service or on order this APTA-compliant emergency lighting system uses capacitive power storage technology. It adapts easily to new builds or to existing rolling stock retrofits regardless of age.

We supply:

• Independent Capacitive Power Storage units which are able to power high-performance LED spotlights for up to 4 hours
• Ability to achieve full charge after a 15-minute charge period
• 50,000 – 500,000 mechanical charge cycles (depending on model)
• Superior replacement technology for traditional NiCad batteries
• Capacitors rated for 5 – 10 years of functional discharge service life (depending on Model & Environment)
• Single voltage 28.5, 37.5, 74, 110 vdc, or 120 / 240 vac versions available
• More than twice the light levels required by APTA throughout the 90-minute emergency interval
• An emergency lighting task load completely removed from existing car batteries
• Low-profile spotlights which are available in fixed or fully adjustable versions
• LED spotlight capability for simpler installation in existing or new fixture lenses
• Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
• 200,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system due to purposefully under-driving high-efficiency LEDs
• 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

All fixtures as a system meet or exceed any combination of these standards:

• APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
• APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
• APTA Emergency Lighting Design PR-E-S-013-99 Rev.1
• EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
• APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
• APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
• NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
• FRA 49 CFR Parts 238 and 239 Emergency Lighting

• APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”

Main Lighting for New Builds

This main lighting solution for new builds adapts for ease of connection to TDG’s revolutionary Capacitive Storage system as well as ILCU and LCU based battery solutions for compliance to APTA-PR-E-S-013-99 Rev.1 (Formally APTA SS-E-013-99 Rev 1 ) “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Passenger Rail Cars” & FRA 49 CFR Parts 238 and 239 Emergency Lighting Requirements. As well as APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”

We offer:

New LED or Fluorescent fixtures

• 24, 28.5, 37.5 and 74, 110 vdc applications which are covered by a 10 – 95vdc & 50 – 130 vdc operating range on LED installations or dedicated leading technology electronic DC Ballasts
• 110 – 240VAC systems in both LED and Fluorescent
• Diffuser Technology lenses (for LED applications) or clear and translucent lens options
• Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
• Up to 200,000-hr continuous operation for an LED system, achieved by purposefully under-driving high-efficiency LEDs
• 3-year warranty on the Lexekon Ballast product family
• All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these safety standards:
• APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
• APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
• EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
• APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
• APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
• NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards