Integrated Depot Control and Locally Operated Points Systems providing safe, reliable control of points, routes and rail vehicle movements within depots and maintenance facilities.
Depot Control Systems and Locally Operated Points Systems (LOPS) provide safe, controlled operation of points and routes within rail depots, sidings and maintenance facilities, supporting efficient rail vehicle movements while reducing reliance on manual point operation.
FirstClass designs systems from individual locally operated points through to sophisticated automated depot-wide control, incorporating powered points, route setting, position detection, signalling, SCADA and safety interlocking.
Designed around each facility’s infrastructure and operating procedures, systems can be delivered for new-build projects or used to automate, integrate, upgrade and extend existing and legacy depot control infrastructure.
Provides controlled operation of depot points with clear indication of position and status.
Enables safe, efficient route setting and automated movement control where required.
Provides operators with clear system status, control, alarms and operational information.
Interlocks points, routes and associated systems to prevent conflicting or unsafe movements.
Controlled manual override functionality can support continued operation during defined degraded conditions.
From individual LOPS installations to sophisticated automated depot-wide control systems.
Depot Control and Locally Operated Points Systems (LOPS) allow authorised users to control points and routes while monitoring the infrastructure required for safe rail vehicle movements.
Depending on the application, points can be operated locally or incorporated into a wider automated control system. Position detection and safety interlocking confirm the required route before an associated movement proceeds.
Systems can incorporate SCADA, authorised-user security, degraded-mode operation, vehicle detection and signalling, while interfacing with other depot safety systems and, where required, mainline systems to provide coordinated movement control.
Helps protect personnel working alongside rail vehicle movements.
Ensures defined safety conditions are met before movements are authorised.
Connects protection, control and depot equipment within one coordinated solution.
Upgrade, extend or integrate with existing and legacy depot systems and infrastructure.
Uses proven, widely supported technology to provide flexibility and long-term maintainability.
Engineering support from design and commissioning through to maintenance, modification and 24/7 support
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A Depot Control System supports the safe movement of rail vehicles through points and routes within a depot or sidings environment. Systems can range from simple point control through to sophisticated automated solutions incorporating route setting, SCADA, signalling, vehicle detection and safety interlocking.
Talk to our team about your next safety, control, automation or interlocking project, from new systems and upgrades to integration, modification and support for legacy and existing systems.
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