Heavy Rail

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”

This high performance photoluminescent (HPPL) emergency signage complies with APTA standards as well as flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements for rail. A braille version meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria, as well as vandal resistant decals using our TDG-BB-133/34 PC solutions.

We supply:

• Optional forming for ADA-compliant Braille
• Material which accommodates raised lettering
• 24-month warranty

The signage meets or exceeds these standards:

• APTA Emergency Egress Access of  Passenger Rail Equipment Standard SS-PS-002-98 Rev 3
• APTA RT-S-VIM-021-08 “Standard for Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles”
• NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
• APTA RT-S-VIM-021-08 “Standard for Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles”

We offer:

• A Diffuser Technology lens which quickly snaps into an aluminum base, eliminates hot spots, and can be used behind existing lenses or advertising lenses
• An aluminum base that is easily installed, provides optimal thermal management, and can be quickly secured to existing fixture back liners
• 24, 28.5, 37.5 and 74vdc applications which are covered by a 10-95vdc operating range on LED installations.
• 110 – 240VAC systems in both LED and Fluorescent
• 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
• 10.5 – 18W power consumption on 48” unit depending on T12 or T8 replacement

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

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

• 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