Pantograph Monitoring Application
The Pantograph Monitoring application from Noema uses smart cameras and computer vision to monitor train pantographs, drastically reducing pantograph-related maintenance costs and overhead wire damage. The app automatically monitors the overhead wires and the pantograph head, checking for positioning and sparking, and sends alarms for these events. Noema’s Pantograph Monitoring application generates easily digestible metadata that can be integrated into any backend or VMS.
Noema apps operate at the edge, meaning computing is done on the camera itself, with no additional hardware required. Noema’s Pantograph Application is more cost effective and accurate than a human monitor.
The Problem
A single delayed train costs $45,000 USD on average, and incidents of wire damage from pantographs can cost rail companies upwards of $1 Million USD annually. Many pantograph related accidents are commonly due to incorrect positioning of the pantograph leading to sparking and further damage. Detecting anomalies before damage occurs drastically reduces the costs of monitoring and maintenance for pantograph-equipped train systems.
Noema Solution
Noema’s Pantograph Monitoring application automatically detects high-risk operation and sparking, reducing monitoring and maintenance costs, and preventing damage or danger to the train and passengers.
Touchpoints and Abnormality
Separate colors for different touchpoint for faster identification
Features
Works with different pantograph & train types
Records and timestamps events automatically
Works in all light & weather conditions
Accurately detects position in >99% of frames
No hardware is required in addition to the camera
Easy configuration & use
VMS and SCADA integration
Solution Advantages
Automated, 24/7 monitoring
The Pantograph Monitoring App runs 24/7 and detects events with more consistency and accuracy than a human operator. Continuous pantograph monitoring is nearly impossible using human operators and automatic monitoring and alarms help further-reduce maintenance costs and response times.
Computing at the Edge
Noema’s Pantograph app operates at the edge, meaning the algorithm runs entirely on the camera. No additional hardware or network connectivity required.
Remote Installation & Configuration
Noema’s computer vision applications are easy to install. Mount a new camera or equip an existing one and configure the application remotely over the internet. No additional on-site hardware or measurements are required.
Data and Integrations
Noema’s Gauge Monitoring Application generates easily digestible metadata that can be integrated to any backend or SCADA.
On-demand integration with custom MessageBroker and DataTrolley information system performed by Noema.
Minimum System Requirements
AI-Enabled Devices
NVIDIA Compatible
Supported devices
Arm64 Architecture
Deployment
Supports a variety of camera types and manufacturers, including CCTV cameras
The application can be applied to cameras that physically or electronically pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ)
Remote installation and configuration with intuitive interface to define monitoring areas
On-demand integration with custom MessageBroker and DataTrolley information system performed by Noema
Smart Camera
App is running on edge device
AI box
App is running on edge device
VMS
VMS show the camera footage along with some added featurese
SCADA
SCADA handles the metadata that is generated by the app
Data Output
Video pixels will show fire & smoke data on front end
Analytics
Data integrated into dashboard enabling real-time analysis
Connect with Us
1536 Cole Blvd Suite 325 Golden, CO 80401 USA
EMAIL
contact@noema.techPhone
+1 720 962 9525