MEN Micro announced the MA50C, a modular system for safe train control that complies with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards. The new controller unit features a mechanical design that meets AAR S-590 as well as an AAR S-9401-compliant enclosure that houses a safe CPU, real time Ethernet card, power supply and shelf controller.
The rugged MA50C is the first member of a robust family of AAR-compliant train control units built on the same components and functionality as the existing menTCS (train control system) family. All platforms are open and application-ready for easy integration of user applications.
The freely configurable and modular MA50C can be used for all kinds of critical train control functions such as automatic train operation (ATO) and automatic train protection (ATP). The unit is ideal for almost any safety-critical railway application, from single train functions up to the main control system, with functional safety levels from SIL 1 to SIL 4, depending on specific requirements. The MA50C’s high degree of flexibility makes railroad computerization fast and cost-effective.
The MA50C also meets AREMA 11.5.1: Class I, Class J specifications and features an operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C for qualified components. Its robust design makes the control unit ideal for use in regions with extreme environmental conditions or for applications that require an AAR approved form factor.
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