Tiefenbach GmbH, marshalling yard in Cologne, Germany
Wiring time reduced by 60%
Tiefenbach GmbH develops everything from components and subsystems up to complex sequence controls for the various areas of railbound traffic.
Application
Computer-controlled sequence systems from Tiefenbach make the cost-effective automation of marshalling yards possible.
Customers get a completely automatic sequence system with brakes and conveying systems from one source, which is characterized by its simple operation.
These marshalling yards are complex systems and usually cover several hundred meters and contain over 100 switching points and axis counting circuits.
"Cologne-Gremberg" is one of the largest marshalling yards and has a capacity of about 170 to 210 railway cars per hour.
This marshalling yard is an important hub for freight rail traffic in Europe.
Solution
The wiring time was reduced by 60%. Important characteristics of the QTC 2,5-MT are the special space-saving connection and the design width of 6 mm with a current-
carrying capacity of up to 20 A.
Summary
Time-saving QUICKON fast connection technology and reliable TRABTECH surge protection from Phoenix Contact optimize the complex systems.