Signalling Equipment

Balise Protection Device (BPD)

The Balise Protection Device (BPD) is Pandrol’s latest addition to Pandrol’s signalling solutions.

Balise Protection Device product overview

The Pandrol Balise Protection Device (BPD) is a specialist product designed to protect balises (transponders) from damage due to ice impact (ice lumps falling from passing rolling stock).

  • It is easily installed and helps to protect the integrity and reliability of the signalling system.
  • By ensuring the beacons are mounted securely, efficiently and accurately on the sleeper, the BPD makes an important contribution to track safety.
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Benefits of the Balise Protection Device

01

Increased reliability

By positioning balises accurately and protecting them from ice impact damage, the BPD improves signalling system reliability and track safety.

02

Fewer interruptions

Improved signalling system reliability means that there are fewer interruptions to train operations, enhancing passenger service.

03

Cost savings

Network operators can achieve significant financial benefits as a result of operational efficiency and increased passenger numbers.

04

Easy to install

Ease of installation and maintenance makes the BPD system a cost-effective, time-efficient option.

05

Safety

Safe to install and providing an anti-trip, non-slip walkway, the BPD contributes to the safety of track workers.

06

Resilient

Resilient and resistant, the BPD is extremely durable and offers a cost-effective long-term solution.

Technical features of the Balise Protection Device

01

Ice protection

The BPD has been proven to withstand multiple ice impacts at high speed, deflecting ice that detaches from trains and protecting the balise.

02

High speed

Testing has shown that the BPD is effective at protecting balises on high-speed tracks up to a line speed of 300km/hr.

03

Installation and maintenance

The BPD is lightweight, portable and is easily mounted on the sleeper (tie) using two screw anchors. For maintenance or replacement, the complete unit and/or lid can be removed using simple hand tools.

04

Compatibility

Pandrol’s BPD is compatible with a range of sleepers. Positioning the balise over the sleeper and maintaining a narrow design means that the product is compatible with automatic track tamping machinery.

05

Resilience

The device is shock and vibration resistant to EN50125-3 standard. It also has high resistance to chemical and climatic changes and offers compliance to UL94-VO for flammability.

06

Anti-trip walkway

As well as protecting the balise from impact, the BPD offers a non-slip, anti-trip profile for people walking along the track.

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