The Railway Equipment Company’s Snow Detection Systems are free standing units that feature the ability to monitor temperature and moisture conditions and control equipment dependent on these weather conditions.
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Universal Snow Detection System
- The Universal Snow Detection System is equipped to monitor temperature and moisture and can operate equipment in necessary weather conditions
- This kit utilizes the Three Sided Snow Detector that consists of a detachable head allowing for quick replacement without needing to disconnect the cord; as well as a magnetic point detector
- System is complete with a weather tight enclosure, power supply, relay with timer, temperature control, and sensing heads with cords
- Snow Detection System features a digital display
- Programmable sensitivity
Rail Mounted Snow Detector
- Powerful magnet attaches the detector/sensor to the web of the rail
- Detects blowing and drifting snow at the rail for improved switch clearing
- Combination detector/sensor for ease of maintenance
- Stainless steel construction with sealed electronics for years of reliable operation
- Fully compatible with current and legacy Control Modules
Three and Four Sided Snow Detection Systems
- Detects snow down to -40º F ambient temperature
- Includes a quick change connector for easy snow detector head replacement
- Detachable cord and bracket
Wireless Snow Detection Systems
- Powered by 120 VAC or 240 VAC; strapping plugs provided. Remote sensors powered by 120 VAC
- Overvoltage protection provided; input and output lines are fuse protected
- 6” x 8” water tight enclosure with removable connector and output wiring
- Two additional outputs to power 24 VDC relays
- Wireless communication to rail temp and snow detector sensors; can receive a signal from up to 2000+ feet away
- Programmable moisture detection; requires moisture presence from 1 to 60 seconds before contact closure
- Temperature set points are adjustable between -40º F to +100º F
- Contact is maintained if temperature and moisture remain within the selected parameters
- Contact will remain closed, depending on the setting, from 10-999 minutes if moisture is no longer detected
- Contact closure will cease if temperature rises above set point