PROJECT NAME:

Remote Train Monitoring System

PROJECT NAME
Remote Train Monitoring System
SYSTEM TYPE / APPLICATION
Commercial Off-Grid System with Extended Autonomy
LOCATION
Kokatha Country, SA
INSTALLED
Nov 2014
KEY BRANDS
SMA, Tindo, Surefoot, BAE

PROJECT DETAIL

Objective:

An off-grid system was required to power trackside monitoring and computer equipment 24/7. The harsh conditions and remote location meant that the power system’s reliability, robustness, and redundancy was critical to maintain uninterruptible power.

Site Considerations:

Installation crews would be required to meet rigorous client-specific safety training and conduct detailed pre-planning before accessing the site. The equipment needed to be capable of withstanding temperatures commonly higher than 45°C during summer.

System Design: 

  • 2 x SMA SI6.0 Inverter Charger
  • 32 x Tindo Solar 250W Modules
  • 2 x SMA SB4000TL Solar Inverters
  • 2 x 48V PVV770 BAE Battery Banks
  • SMA Webbox Remote Monitoring

Project Outcome:

After two years of operation the system has not required a technician visit. Remote monitoring allows assessment of system performance and proactive addressing of any system warnings before they become an issue.

“The CEO personally asked for a brief to be presented to the company board in the US on the outcomes of the project. Feedback was extremely positive. We cannot be more happy. Good job, well done!”