EP0970870A2 - Apparatus for monitoring trackbound vehicles comprising a traction unit and at least one wagon - Google Patents

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EP0970870A2
EP0970870A2 EP99108025A EP99108025A EP0970870A2 EP 0970870 A2 EP0970870 A2 EP 0970870A2 EP 99108025 A EP99108025 A EP 99108025A EP 99108025 A EP99108025 A EP 99108025A EP 0970870 A2 EP0970870 A2 EP 0970870A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
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    • B61L15/00—Indicators provided on the vehicle or vehicle train for signalling purposes ; On-board control or communication systems
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    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L15/00—Indicators provided on the vehicle or vehicle train for signalling purposes ; On-board control or communication systems
    • B61L15/0072—On-board train data handling
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L15/00—Indicators provided on the vehicle or vehicle train for signalling purposes ; On-board control or communication systems
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L25/00—Recording or indicating positions or identities of vehicles or vehicle trains or setting of track apparatus
    • B61L25/02—Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or vehicle trains
    • B61L25/04—Indicating or recording train identities
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L27/00—Central railway traffic control systems; Trackside control; Communication systems specially adapted therefor
    • B61L27/40—Handling position reports or trackside vehicle data

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  • Long-distance communication connection refers to a facility for a radio-based connection between the Communication equipment of the autonomous vehicle units and one or more centers, whereby commercial, radio telecommunication networks are used.
  • the invention is based on the prior art from DE-A 44 08 261.
  • a central one Monitoring of the wagons regardless of their location and train composition possible and is always on Data exchange with headquarters guaranteed.
  • the communication equipment of the person concerned Wagons activated and enters them automatically over the Long-distance communication link with the central control center in communication.
  • Access authorization a query of the stored Data and any interference with actuating and control devices, connected to the on-board computer possible.
  • Safety-relevant operating data e.g. B. the storage temperature of a hot running wheel bearing via the control center's long-distance communication link reported and forwarded from there to the train driver become.
  • security-relevant data is both in terms of security of data transmission as also in terms of the speed of data transmission in need of improvement.
  • the invention has for its object a device for monitoring a rail-bound train with the to further develop the features described at the beginning, that safety-relevant fault messages sent to the Wagons or on the load can be detected without delay reliable to the communication equipment of the locomotive be forwarded so that manually or automatically appropriate safety measures have been initiated can be.
  • the invention teaches that the communication equipment of the locomotive a guide transmitter / receiver unit for a short-range communication medium which is constantly in polling mode electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons sends out the Communication equipment of the wagons in a sleep mode Movable transmitter / receiver units for short-range communication have data records in polling mode to identify the wagon, the Transmitter / receiver units of the built-in wagons Communication equipment from the associated on-board computer when an operating state detected by the sensor occurs can be activated and emit a signal, which from the communication equipment of the locomotive is received, and being the communication equipment of the locomotive one or more user dialog interfaces in which the information of the Waggon communication equipment converge.
  • a communication link of the vehicles within the train network established a short range communication medium.
  • the Short range communication medium are the vehicles too merged into a "virtual train bus".
  • the short Line communication medium is intended to transfer data allow over the length of the train network, up to a maximum of 1.5 km.
  • Suitable transmission media are short-range radio, e.g. B. in the 433 MHz band, and the microwave or Surface wave technology.
  • the lead transmitter / receiver unit transmits permanently electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons and provides one permanent communication link with those in the transmission area of the short-range communication medium Send / receive units of the wagons.
  • Policy means that the transmitting / receiving units of the Wagon communication equipment from the lead transceiver be addressed and queried and a data record for identifying the Wagons on the communication equipment of the locomotive submit.
  • the data set for identifying the wagons can logistic information e.g. B. about the cargo, task and Destination u. Like. included.
  • Transmitter / receiver units of the wagon communication equipment have low energy requirements as long as they cannot be activated by the on-board computer.
  • the activation by the on-board computer only happens when it is detected or detection of one detected by one or more sensors Operating state, for example in the detection a derailment or a charge temperature overshoot / undershoot, u.
  • After activation by the on-board computer sends the wagon communication equipment for so long Data packet to the lead transmitter / receiver unit of the locomotive until it acknowledges receipt.
  • the data that is activated by the on-board computer the sending / receiving units of the wagon equipment to the Transfer of communication equipment of the locomotive contain time- or safety-critical information for the train driver.
  • the invention is to the sensor interface Waggon communication equipment at least one derailment detector connected.
  • the communication equipment data of the locomotive in one connected to the user dialog interfaces Display unit visualized.
  • a further embodiment belongs to the invention Setting up at least one additional mobile data acquisition device with a transmitter / receiver unit for a short-range communication medium, which is in polling mode electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons, the vehicle data stored in the on-board computer via the Short-range communication medium in the mobile data acquisition device are transferable.
  • the mobile data acquisition device can be used for train combinations, the so-called Train baptism, can be used advantageously. All or Parts of the vehicle data with logistics information that is in the on-board computers of the wagon communication equipment can be stored electronically, via the short-range communication medium into the mobile data acquisition device be transmitted.
  • train operators for example Wagenmeister, Rangiermeister u.
  • the baptism is through the long-distance communication connection of the Communication facilities of the locomotive and the Wagons can be automated to the head office.
  • everyone can present in a central planning and disposition system Information with the actual data of a train network be compared.
  • this can be done in that the centrally available Planning data through the long-distance communication connection to the communication device in the locomotive be passed on and this communication facility in The locomotive drives over the guidance transceiver and the short-range communication medium verification questions to the wagons actually present in the train network further.
  • the central Planning and disposition system the planning data also directly via the long-range communication medium those - according to the plan - to be combined into a train network Pass on wagons so that after receiving the data the communication device via the short-range communication medium of the locomotive.
  • the communication device via the short-range communication medium of the locomotive.
  • the invention is based on only one Exemplary embodiment illustrating the drawing.
  • the only figure shows the schematic arrangement of an inventive Device for monitoring a railbound Train that from a locomotive 1 and there are several wagons 2.
  • the motor vehicle 1 and the wagons 2 each have one own communication equipment 3a, 3b with on-board computer, a long-distance communication link 4 to at least a center 5 and its own, independent of the train operation Energy supply on.
  • To the communication equipment 3b of wagons 2 also include at least one the vehicle operation monitoring sensor, which via a Sensor interface is connected to the on-board computer. Vehicle data are stored in the on-board computer.
  • the communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 is with a guide transceiver for a short-range communication medium 6 equipped, which in Polling operation constantly for electromagnetic waves Data communication with the communication equipment 3b the wagons 2 sends out.
  • These point to a sleep mode Movable transmitter / receiver units for short-range communication on that in polling mode Submit records to identify the wagon in question.
  • Short-range radio is the short-range communication medium 6, e.g. B. in the 433 MHz band, can be used. Suitable is also data transmission by microwave or Surface wave technology.
  • the range of the short-range communication medium 6 is slightly larger than the usual Train length and is a maximum of 1.5 km. With the short-range communication medium 6 is a combination connection between the motor vehicle 1 and the wagons 2 manufactured within the train network.
  • the locomotive and wagons become a train network compiled, this is done in practice according to the requirements of a disposition system.
  • the disposition system becomes forwarded the train composition to the shunting company, which the wagons and the traction vehicle according to requirements of the shunting order. This process will also called train baptism.
  • the Scheduling system out via long-distance communication connection 4 information to the communication equipment 3a of the traction vehicle 1, which in turn via the short-range communication medium 6 Information about the train composition sends out.
  • the communication equipments 3b of the wagons 2 included in the train network Feedback. After complete feedback from everyone in the train network interconnected wagon communication equipment 3b there is an "ok feedback" from the communication equipment 3a of the traction vehicle 1 via remote communication medium to the control center 5.
  • the wagon communication equipment 3b Regardless of the operating mode of the wagon communication equipment 3b sends the for short-range communication provided guide transmitter / receiver unit of the Communication equipment 3a of the motor vehicle 1 in Polling operation electromagnetic waves for data communication out. This means that the Wagon communication equipment 3b ensured in the train network. An access authorization logic with encodings, Password queries and The like prevents communication problems, if the train network in stations or at free Routes encountered other trains with appropriate equipment.
  • the communication equipment 3b of the wagons have one or several sensors monitoring vehicle operation on. With an operating state detected by the sensors the sending / receiving units of the built in the wagons Communication equipment 3b from the assigned On-board computer activated and emit a signal, which from the communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 Will be received. This is with one or more user dialog interfaces 7 in which the information of the wagon communication equipment 3b converge.
  • the Invention is at the sensor interface of the wagon communication equipment 3b at least one derailment detector, an electronic system for the detection of Derailments, connected. Now becomes one in the train network Derailment is detected, so the short-haul medium is immediately the wagon communication equipment switched and the detected derailment practically without delay to the communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 reported.
  • the device according to the invention also includes mobile data acquisition device 8 with a transmitting / receiving unit for a short-range communication medium 6, which in Polling operation electromagnetic waves for data communication with the communication equipment 3b of the wagons 2 sends out.
  • mobile data acquisition device 8 with a transmitting / receiving unit for a short-range communication medium 6, which in Polling operation electromagnetic waves for data communication with the communication equipment 3b of the wagons 2 sends out.
  • Those in the on-board computers of the wagon communication equipment stored vehicle data, including any logistics information is via the short-range communication medium 6 in the mobile data acquisition device 8 transferable.
  • the mobile Advantageously use data acquisition device for emergency services, for information about the wagons or their Retrieve cargo.

Abstract

The train monitoring device uses a communication device (3a,3b) linked to the onboard computer for the locomotive (1) and each wagon (2) of the train, for communication with at least one monitoring center (5) via a long distance communication link (4). The communication devices communicate with one another via a short distance communication link (6), with polling of the data provided by each wagon communication device, which is normally held in a sleep mode.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung für die Überwachung eines schienengebundenen Zuges bestehend aus einem Triebfahrzeug und mindestens einem Waggon, wobei

  • das Triebfahrzeug und die Waggons jeweils eine Kommunikationsausrüstung mit Bordcomputer, mit einer Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung an mindestens eine Zentrale und mit einer eigenen, vom Zugbetrieb unabhängigen Energieversorgung aufweisen,
  • die Kommunikationsausrüstungen der Waggons mindestens einen den Fahrzeugbetrieb überwachenden Sensor aufweisen, der über eine Sensorschnittstelle an den Bordcomputer angeschlossen ist, und
  • in den Bordcomputern Fahrzeugdaten abgespeichert sind.
    • The invention relates to a device for monitoring a rail-bound train consisting of a locomotive and at least one wagon, wherein
  • the traction vehicle and the wagons each have communication equipment with an on-board computer, with a long-distance communication connection to at least one control center and with their own energy supply that is independent of train operations,
  • the communication equipment of the wagons has at least one sensor that monitors vehicle operation and is connected to the on-board computer via a sensor interface, and
  • Vehicle data are stored in the on-board computers.

    • Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung bezeichnet eine Einrichtung für eine funkgestützte Verbindung zwischen den Kommunikationsausrüstungen der autarken Fahrzeugeinheiten und einer oder mehreren Zentralen, wobei kommerzielle, datenfunkfähige Telekommunikationsnetze zum Einsatz kommen.Long-distance communication connection refers to a facility for a radio-based connection between the Communication equipment of the autonomous vehicle units and one or more centers, whereby commercial, radio telecommunication networks are used.

    Die Erfindung schließt an den Stand der Technik aus DE-A 44 08 261 an. Im Rahmen der bekannten Maßnahmen ist eine zentrale Überwachung der Waggons unabhängig von ihrem Standort und der Zugzusammenstellung möglich und ist jederzeit ein Datenaustausch mit der Zentrale gewährleistet. Bei Eintritt eines von dem Sensor erfaßten, vorgegebenen Betriebszustandes wird die Kommunikationsausrüstung des betreffenden Waggons aktiviert und tritt diese selbsttätig über die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung mit der zentralen Leitstelle in Kommunikation. Auch von außen ist bei entsprechender Zugriffsberechtigung eine Abfrage der abgespeicherten Daten und ein etwaiger Eingriff auf Stell- und Steuereinrichtungen, die an den Bordcomputer angeschlossen sind, möglich. Im Rahmen der bekannten Maßnahmen werden Zustandsdaten der Waggons erfaßt und zur weiteren Auswertung an eine oder mehrere zentrale Leitstellen weitergeleitet. Bei Vorhandensein einer entsprechenden Sensorik können die Fahrtstrecke und die Zahl der Rangierstöße exakt erfaßt werden, was z. B. eine kilometerbezogene Abrechnung des Fahrzeugbetriebs, die Planung von Instandhaltungen u. dgl. ermöglicht. Sicherheitsrelevante Betriebsdaten, z. B. die Lagertemperatur eines heißlaufenden Radlagers, können über die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung der Leitstelle gemeldet und von dort an den Zugführer weitergeleitet werden. Bei Tunneldurchfahrten und im gebirgigen Gelände kann die Datenübertragung jedoch erheblich eingeschränkt sein. Die Übertragung sicherheitsrelevanter Daten ist sowohl in bezug auf die Sicherheit der Datenübertragung als auch in bezug auf die Schnelligkeit der Datenübertragung verbesserungsbedürftig.The invention is based on the prior art from DE-A 44 08 261. As part of the known measures is a central one Monitoring of the wagons regardless of their location and train composition possible and is always on Data exchange with headquarters guaranteed. Upon entry a predetermined operating state detected by the sensor the communication equipment of the person concerned Wagons activated and enters them automatically over the Long-distance communication link with the central control center in communication. Also from outside is appropriate Access authorization a query of the stored Data and any interference with actuating and control devices, connected to the on-board computer possible. As part of the known measures Condition data of the wagons recorded and for further evaluation forwarded to one or more central control centers. In the presence of appropriate sensors the route and the number of maneuvering shocks can be detected what z. B. a kilometer-based billing the vehicle operation, the planning of maintenance and. Like. Allows. Safety-relevant operating data, e.g. B. the storage temperature of a hot running wheel bearing via the control center's long-distance communication link reported and forwarded from there to the train driver become. When driving through tunnels and in mountainous terrain however, data transmission can be significantly restricted his. The transfer of security-relevant data is both in terms of security of data transmission as also in terms of the speed of data transmission in need of improvement.

    Im Rahmen einer aus DE-Z: SIGNAL + DRAHT (1997), Heft 11, Seite 22 bis 25 bekannten Überwachung ist zwischen der Lok und dem Zugende eine unidirektionale oder bidirektionale Funkverbindung vorgesehen. Letztere ermöglicht eine Statusabfrage eines am Zugende angebrachten Gerätes zur Überwachung der Hauptluftleitung sowie eine Überprüfung weiterer Parameter wie Ladezustand der Batterie, Überwachung der Zugschlußleuchte usw..As part of a from DE-Z: SIGNAL + DRAHT (1997), Issue 11, Pages 22 to 25 known surveillance is between the locomotive and the end of the train is unidirectional or bidirectional Radio connection provided. The latter enables a status query a monitoring device attached to the end of the train the main air line and a check of others Parameters such as battery charge status, monitoring the tail light etc.

    Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Einrichtung für die Überwachung eines schienengebundenen Zuges mit den eingangs beschriebenen Merkmalen so weiter zu entwickeln, daß sicherheitsrelevante Störungsmeldungen, die an den Waggons oder an der Ladung erfaßt werden, ohne Verzögerung betriebssicher an die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges weitergeleitet werden, so daß manuell oder automatisch geeignete sicherheitstechnische Maßnahmen eingeleitet werden können.The invention has for its object a device for monitoring a rail-bound train with the to further develop the features described at the beginning, that safety-relevant fault messages sent to the Wagons or on the load can be detected without delay reliable to the communication equipment of the locomotive be forwarded so that manually or automatically appropriate safety measures have been initiated can be.

    Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe lehrt die Erfindung, daß die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges eine Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium aufweist, welches im Polling-Betrieb ständig elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen der Waggons aussendet, daß die Kommunkationsausrüstungen der Waggons in einen Sleep-Modus versetzbare Sende/Empfangseinheiten für die Kurzstreckenkommunikation aufweisen, die im Polling-Betrieb Datensätze zur Identifizierung des Waggons abgeben, wobei die Sende/Empfangseinheiten der in die Waggons eingebauten Kommunikationsausrüstungen von dem zugeordneten Bordcomputer bei Eintritt eines von dem Sensor erfaßten Betriebszustandes aktivierbar sind und ein Signal abgeben, welches von der Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges empfangen wird, und wobei die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges eine oder mehrere Benutzerdialogschnittstellen aufweist, in der die Informationen der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen zusammenlaufen.To achieve this object, the invention teaches that the communication equipment of the locomotive a guide transmitter / receiver unit for a short-range communication medium which is constantly in polling mode electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons sends out the Communication equipment of the wagons in a sleep mode Movable transmitter / receiver units for short-range communication have data records in polling mode to identify the wagon, the Transmitter / receiver units of the built-in wagons Communication equipment from the associated on-board computer when an operating state detected by the sensor occurs can be activated and emit a signal, which from the communication equipment of the locomotive is received, and being the communication equipment of the locomotive one or more user dialog interfaces in which the information of the Waggon communication equipment converge.

    Zusätzlich zu der autarken Anbindung des Triebfahrzeuges und der Waggons an eine oder mehreren Zentralen über die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung ist eine Kommunikationsverbindung der Fahrzeuge innerhalb des Zugverbundes über ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium hergestellt. Über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium sind die Fahrzeuge zu einem "virtuellen Zugbus" zusammengeführt. Das Kurz streckenkommunikationsmedium soll eine Datenübertragung über die Länge des Zugverbundes, bis maximal 1,5 km, erlauben. Geeignete Übertragungsmedien sind der Kurzstreckenfunk, z. B. im 433 MHz-Band, und die Mikrowellen- bzw. Oberflächenwellentechnik.In addition to the self-sufficient connection of the locomotive and the wagons at one or more centers via the Long distance communication link is a communication link of the vehicles within the train network established a short range communication medium. About the Short range communication medium are the vehicles too merged into a "virtual train bus". The short Line communication medium is intended to transfer data allow over the length of the train network, up to a maximum of 1.5 km. Suitable transmission media are short-range radio, e.g. B. in the 433 MHz band, and the microwave or Surface wave technology.

    Die Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit sendet permanent elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen der Waggons aus und stellt eine ständige Kommunikationsverbindung mit den im Übertragungsbereich des Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmediums liegenden Sende/Empfangseinheiten der Waggons her. Mit dem Begriff "Polling" ist gemeint, daß die Sende/Empfangseinheiten der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen von der Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit aus angesprochen und abgefragt werden und auf Sendeabruf einen Datensatz zur Idenfizierung des Waggons an die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges abgeben. Der Datensatz zur Identifizierung der Waggons kann logistische Informationen z. B. über die Ladung, Aufgabe- und Zielort, u. dgl. enthalten. Mittels einer Zugriffsberechtigungslogik unter Verwendung von Paßwortabfragen und Zugriffscodes kann sichergestellt werden, daß nur die zu einem Zugverbund zusammengeschlossenen Fahrzeuge miteinander in Kommunikationsverbindung stehen und keine Störung durch Fahrzeuge auf Parallelgleisen ausgehen kann.The lead transmitter / receiver unit transmits permanently electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons and provides one permanent communication link with those in the transmission area of the short-range communication medium Send / receive units of the wagons. With the term "Polling" means that the transmitting / receiving units of the Wagon communication equipment from the lead transceiver be addressed and queried and a data record for identifying the Wagons on the communication equipment of the locomotive submit. The data set for identifying the wagons can logistic information e.g. B. about the cargo, task and Destination u. Like. included. By means of a Access authorization logic using password queries and access codes can be ensured that only the vehicles connected to a train network are in communication with each other and no interference from vehicles on parallel tracks can.

    Die in den Sleep-Modus bzw. Standby-Betrieb versetzten Sende/Empfangseinheiten der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen haben nur einen geringen Energiebedarf, solange sie nicht von dem Bordcomputer aktiviert werden. Die Aktivierung durch den Bordcomputer geschieht nur bei Erfassung bzw. Detektion eines von einem oder mehreren Sensoren erfaßten Betriebszustandes, beispielsweise bei der Detektion einer Entgleisung oder einer Ladetemperatur-Über/Unterschreitung, u. dgl. Nach Aktivierung durch den Bordcomputer sendet die Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstung so lange ein Datenpaket an die Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit des Triebfahrzeuges ab, bis diese den Empfang quittiert.Put in sleep mode or standby mode Transmitter / receiver units of the wagon communication equipment have low energy requirements as long as they cannot be activated by the on-board computer. The activation by the on-board computer only happens when it is detected or detection of one detected by one or more sensors Operating state, for example in the detection a derailment or a charge temperature overshoot / undershoot, u. Like. After activation by the on-board computer sends the wagon communication equipment for so long Data packet to the lead transmitter / receiver unit of the locomotive until it acknowledges receipt.

    Die Daten, die nach Aktivierung durch den Bordcomputer von den Sende/Empfangseinheiten der Waggonausrüstungen an die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges übertragen werden, enthalten zeit- oder sicherheitskritische Informationen für den Lokführer. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an die Sensorschnittstelle der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen zumindest ein Entgleisungsdetektor angeschlossen. Die an die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges übermittelten Daten werden in einer an die Benutzerdialogschnittstellen angeschlossenen Anzeigeeinheit visualisiert. Bei Anschluß von Steuereinrichtungen an die Benutzerdialogschnittstellen ist auch ein direkter Eingriff in die Zugsteuerung, z. B. durch Auslösung einer Zugbremsung, möglich.The data that is activated by the on-board computer the sending / receiving units of the wagon equipment to the Transfer of communication equipment of the locomotive contain time- or safety-critical information for the train driver. According to a preferred embodiment the invention is to the sensor interface Waggon communication equipment at least one derailment detector connected. The communication equipment data of the locomotive in one connected to the user dialog interfaces Display unit visualized. When connecting control devices to the user dialog interfaces is also a direct intervention in train control, e.g. B. by triggering train braking, possible.

    In weiterer Ausgestaltung gehört zu der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zumindest ein zusätzliches mobiles Datenerfassungsgerät mit einer Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium, welches im Polling-Betrieb elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen der Waggons aussendet, wobei die in den Bordcomputer gespeicherten Fahrzeugdaten über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium in das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät übertragbar sind. Das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät kann für Zugzusammenstellungen, die sogenannte Zugtaufe, vorteilhaft eingesetzt werden. Alle oder Teile der Fahrzeugdaten mit Logistikinformationen, die in den Bordcomputern der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen elektronisch abgespeichert sind, können über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium in das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät übertragen werden. Bei Verwendung des mobilen Datenerfassungsgerätes durch das Bahnbetriebspersonal, beispielsweise Wagenmeister, Rangiermeister u. dgl., entfällt die nach dem Stand der Technik notwendige visuelle Erfassung der Fahrzeugdaten und ihre manuelle Übertragung in Bücher oder ihre manuelle Eingabe über eine Tastatur in mobile Datenerfassungsgeräte. Bei einem Unfall, an dem Waggons mit einer gefährlichen Ladung beteiligt sind, können Rettungsdienste unter Verwendung des mobilen Datenerfassungsgerätes Informationen über die Ladung über eine sichere Distanz von einigen hundert Metern abrufen.In a further embodiment belongs to the invention Setting up at least one additional mobile data acquisition device with a transmitter / receiver unit for a short-range communication medium, which is in polling mode electromagnetic waves for data communication with the Communication equipment of the wagons, the vehicle data stored in the on-board computer via the Short-range communication medium in the mobile data acquisition device are transferable. The mobile data acquisition device can be used for train combinations, the so-called Train baptism, can be used advantageously. All or Parts of the vehicle data with logistics information that is in the on-board computers of the wagon communication equipment can be stored electronically, via the short-range communication medium into the mobile data acquisition device be transmitted. When using the mobile data acquisition device by train operators, for example Wagenmeister, Rangiermeister u. Like., not applicable the visual required according to the state of the art Acquisition of vehicle data and their manual transmission in books or typing them in manually using a keyboard mobile data collection devices. In an accident in which Wagons with a dangerous load are involved, can emergency services using the mobile Data acquisition device information about the charge over get a safe distance of a few hundred meters.

    Nach bevorzugter Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Zugtaufe durch die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung der Kommunikationseinrichtungen des Triebfahrzeuges und der Waggons an die Zentrale automatisierbar. Dabei können alle in einem zentralen Planungs- und Dispositionssystem vorliegenden Informationen mit den Ist-Daten eines Zugverbundes abgeglichen werden. Nach einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann dies dadurch erfolgen, daß die zentral vorliegenden Planungsdaten durch die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung an die Kommunikationseinrichtung im Triebfahrzeug weitergegeben werden und diese Kommunikationseinrichtung im Triebfahrzeug gibt über die Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit und das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium Überprüfungsfragen an die tatsächlich im Zugverbund vorhandenen Waggons weiter. Nach einer anderen Ausführungsform kann das zentrale Planungs- und Dispositionssystem die Planungsdaten auch direkt über das Langstreckenkommunikationsmedium an die - gemäß Plan - zu einem Zugverbund zusammenzuschließenden Waggons weitergeben, so daß diese nach Erhalt der Daten über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium die Kommunikationseinrichtung des Triebfahrzeuges informieren. Dadurch kann letztendlich ein automatisierter Abgleich des Planungszustandes und des Ist-Zustandes erfolgen. Im Ergebnis kann mit den vorstehend dargelegten erfindungsgemäßen Maßnahmen und durch die beschriebenen funktionalen Verknüpfungen in vorteilhafter Weise eine automatisierte Dispositions- und Zugplanungskontrolle erreicht werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the baptism is through the long-distance communication connection of the Communication facilities of the locomotive and the Wagons can be automated to the head office. Everyone can present in a central planning and disposition system Information with the actual data of a train network be compared. According to one embodiment of the invention this can be done in that the centrally available Planning data through the long-distance communication connection to the communication device in the locomotive be passed on and this communication facility in The locomotive drives over the guidance transceiver and the short-range communication medium verification questions to the wagons actually present in the train network further. According to another embodiment, the central Planning and disposition system the planning data also directly via the long-range communication medium those - according to the plan - to be combined into a train network Pass on wagons so that after receiving the data the communication device via the short-range communication medium of the locomotive. Thereby can ultimately an automated comparison of the planning status and the actual state. As a result can with the measures according to the invention set out above and through the functional links described Automated disposition and train planning control can be achieved in an advantageous manner.

    Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung erläutert. Die einzige Figur zeigt die schematische Anordnung einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung für die Überwachung eines schienengebundenen Zuges, der aus einem Triebfahrzeug 1 und mehreren Waggons 2 besteht.In the following, the invention is based on only one Exemplary embodiment illustrating the drawing. The only figure shows the schematic arrangement of an inventive Device for monitoring a railbound Train that from a locomotive 1 and there are several wagons 2.

    Das Triebfahrzeug 1 und die Waggons 2 weisen jeweils eine eigene Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a, 3b mit Bordcomputer, einer Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung 4 an mindestens eine Zentrale 5 und einer eigenen, vom Zugbetrieb unabhängige Energieversorgung auf. Zu den Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b der Waggons 2 gehören außerdem mindestens ein den Fahrzeugbetrieb überwachender Sensor, der über eine Sensorschnittstelle an den Bordcomputer angeschlossen ist. In dem Bordcomputer sind Fahrzeugdaten abgespeichert.The motor vehicle 1 and the wagons 2 each have one own communication equipment 3a, 3b with on-board computer, a long-distance communication link 4 to at least a center 5 and its own, independent of the train operation Energy supply on. To the communication equipment 3b of wagons 2 also include at least one the vehicle operation monitoring sensor, which via a Sensor interface is connected to the on-board computer. Vehicle data are stored in the on-board computer.

    Die Kommunkationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1 ist mit einer Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6 ausgestattet, welches im Polling-Betrieb ständig elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b der Waggons 2 aussendet. Diese weisen in einen Sleep-Modus versetzbare Sende/Empfangseinheiten für die Kurzstreckenkommunikation auf, die im Polling-Betrieb Datensätze zur Identifizierung des betreffenden Waggons abgeben. Als Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6 ist der Kurzstreckenfunk, z. B. im 433 MHz-Band, einsetzbar. Geeignet ist auch eine Datenübertragung durch Mikrowellen- bzw. Oberflächenwellentechnik. Die Reichweite des Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmediums 6 ist etwas größer als die übliche Zuglänge und beträgt maximal 1,5 km. Mit dem Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6 ist eine Kombinationsverbindung zwischen dem Triebfahrzeug 1 und den Waggons 2 innerhalb des Zugverbundes hergestellt. Außerdem sind alle Fahrzeuge 1, 2 über die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung 4 an eine oder mehrere Zentralen 5, z. B. Betriebsleitzentralen, Leitzentralen von Bahnbetrieben, Wagenbetreibern, Transporteuren u. dgl. angeschlossen. Bei der Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung 4 kann auf kommerzielle, datenfunkfähige Telekommunikationsnetze (z. B. GSM, Modacom, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, Orbcomm, Iridium, Globalstar) zurückgegriffen werden. Über die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung ist eine Kommunikation zwischen jedem Fahrzeug 1, 2 und der Zentrale 5 unabhängig von der Zugeinbindung gewährleistet.The communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 is with a guide transceiver for a short-range communication medium 6 equipped, which in Polling operation constantly for electromagnetic waves Data communication with the communication equipment 3b the wagons 2 sends out. These point to a sleep mode Movable transmitter / receiver units for short-range communication on that in polling mode Submit records to identify the wagon in question. Short-range radio is the short-range communication medium 6, e.g. B. in the 433 MHz band, can be used. Suitable is also data transmission by microwave or Surface wave technology. The range of the short-range communication medium 6 is slightly larger than the usual Train length and is a maximum of 1.5 km. With the short-range communication medium 6 is a combination connection between the motor vehicle 1 and the wagons 2 manufactured within the train network. Besides, everyone is Vehicles 1, 2 via the long-distance communication link 4 to one or more centers 5, z. B. operations control centers, Control centers of railway companies, wagon operators, Transporters u. Like. Connected. With the long-distance communication connection 4 can be used on commercial, radio-enabled Telecommunication networks (e.g. GSM, Modacom, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, Orbcomm, Iridium, Globalstar) become. Via the long-distance communication link is communication between each vehicle 1, 2 and the center 5 regardless of the train integration guaranteed.

    Werden das Triebfahrzeug und Waggons zu einem Zugverbund zusammengestellt, erfolgt dies in der Praxis nach Maßgabe eines Dispositionssystems. Aus dem Dispositionssystem wird die Zugzusammenstellung an den Rangierbetrieb weitergeleitet, der die Waggons und das Triebfahrzeug nach Maßgabe des Rangierauftrages zusammenstellt. Dieser Vorgang wird auch als Zugtaufe bezeichnet. Gleichzeitig erfolgt aus dem Dispositionssystem heraus via Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung 4 eine Information an die Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1, die ihrerseits über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6 Informationen über die Zugzusammenstellung aussendet. Die Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b der in dem Zugverbund eingebundenen Waggons 2 geben Rückmeldungen. Nach vollständiger Rückmeldung aller im Zugverbund zusammengeschlossener Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b erfolgt eine "ok-Rückmeldung" von der Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1 via Fernkommunikationsmedium an die Zentrale 5. Fehlen ein oder mehrere Waggons, wird eine Unvollständigkeitsmeldung an die Zentrale 5 abgegeben, so daß Maßnahmen zum Abgleich der Plan-und Istdaten eingeleitet werden können. Ist eine ordnungsgemäße Konstellation des Zugverbundes aus systemtechnischer Sicht gegeben, werden die Sende/Empfangseinheiten der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b in einen Sleep-Modus bzw. einen Standby-Betrieb versetzt. Im Sleep-Modus bzw. im Standby-Betrieb ist der Energiebedarf der Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b gering. The locomotive and wagons become a train network compiled, this is done in practice according to the requirements of a disposition system. The disposition system becomes forwarded the train composition to the shunting company, which the wagons and the traction vehicle according to requirements of the shunting order. This process will also called train baptism. At the same time, the Scheduling system out via long-distance communication connection 4 information to the communication equipment 3a of the traction vehicle 1, which in turn via the short-range communication medium 6 Information about the train composition sends out. The communication equipments 3b of the wagons 2 included in the train network Feedback. After complete feedback from everyone in the train network interconnected wagon communication equipment 3b there is an "ok feedback" from the communication equipment 3a of the traction vehicle 1 via remote communication medium to the control center 5. One or more are missing Wagons, will report an incompleteness to the headquarters 5 submitted so that measures to compare the plan and Actual data can be initiated. Is a proper one Constellation of the train network from a systemic Given the point of view, the sending / receiving units of the Wagon communication equipment 3b in a sleep mode or put a standby mode. In sleep mode or in Standby operation is the energy requirement of the communication equipment 3b low.

    Unabhängig von dem Betriebsmodus der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b sendet die für die Kurzstreckenkommunikation vorgesehene Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit der Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1 im Polling-Betrieb elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation aus. Dadurch ist eine permanente Abfrage der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b im Zugverbund sichergestellt. Eine Zugriffsberechtigungslogik mit Codierungen, Paßwortabfragen u. dgl. verhindert Störungen der Kommunikation, wenn der Zugverbund in Bahnhöfen oder auf freien Strecken anderen Zügen mit entsprechender Ausrüstung begegnet.Regardless of the operating mode of the wagon communication equipment 3b sends the for short-range communication provided guide transmitter / receiver unit of the Communication equipment 3a of the motor vehicle 1 in Polling operation electromagnetic waves for data communication out. This means that the Wagon communication equipment 3b ensured in the train network. An access authorization logic with encodings, Password queries and The like prevents communication problems, if the train network in stations or at free Routes encountered other trains with appropriate equipment.

    Die Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b der Waggons weisen einen oder mehrere, den Fahrzeugbetrieb überwachende Sensoren auf. Bei einem von den Sensoren erfaßten Betriebszustand werden die Sende/Empfangseinheiten der in die Waggons eingebauten Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b von dem zugeordneten Bordcomputer aktiviert und geben ein Signal ab, welches von der Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1 empfangen wird. Diese ist mit einer oder mehreren Benutzerdialogschnittstellen 7 ausgestattet, in der die Informationen der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b zusammenlaufen. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an die Sensorschnittstelle der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b zumindest ein Entgleisungsdetektor, also ein elektronisches System zur Erkennung von Entgleisungen, angeschlossen. Wird nun im Zugverbund eine Entgleisung detektiert, so wird umgehend das Kurzstreckenmedium der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstung geschaltet und die detektierte Entgleisung praktisch verzögerungsfrei an die Kommunikationsausrüstung 3a des Triebfahrzeuges 1 gemeldet. Über die Benutzerdialogschnittstelle 7 erhält der Fahrzeugführer ein Signal und kann sicherheitstechnische Maßnahmen einleiten. Darüber hinaus kann, vorzugsweise mit einer geringen Zeitverzögerung, eine automatische Bremsung oder eine andere Reaktion über die Lokausrüstung eingeleitet werden. Zusätzlich wird die detektierte Meldung durch die Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung 4 an die Zentrale 5 weitergegeben. Es versteht sich, daß entsprechende Szenarien für andere detektierte Zustandsänderungen gelten.The communication equipment 3b of the wagons have one or several sensors monitoring vehicle operation on. With an operating state detected by the sensors the sending / receiving units of the built in the wagons Communication equipment 3b from the assigned On-board computer activated and emit a signal, which from the communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 Will be received. This is with one or more user dialog interfaces 7 in which the information of the wagon communication equipment 3b converge. According to a preferred embodiment of the Invention is at the sensor interface of the wagon communication equipment 3b at least one derailment detector, an electronic system for the detection of Derailments, connected. Now becomes one in the train network Derailment is detected, so the short-haul medium is immediately the wagon communication equipment switched and the detected derailment practically without delay to the communication equipment 3a of the locomotive 1 reported. Receives via the user dialog interface 7 the driver of the vehicle sends a signal and can perform safety-related tasks Take action. In addition, preferably with a slight time delay, an automatic Braking or some other reaction about the locomotive equipment be initiated. In addition, the detected message through the long-distance communication link 4 to the Head office 5 passed. It is understood that corresponding Scenarios for other detected changes in state be valid.

    Zu der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung gehört ferner ein mobiles Datenerfassungsgerät 8 mit einer Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6, welches im Polling-Betrieb elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen 3b der Waggons 2 aussendet. Die in den Bordcomputern der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen gespeicherten Fahrzeugdaten, einschließlich etwaiger Logistikinformationen, sind über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium 6 in das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät 8 übertragbar. Bei der Zugtaufe entfällt dadurch das nach dem Stand der Technik notwendige visuelle manuelle Erfassen der Fahrzeugdaten. Auch besteht die Möglichkeit, das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät vorteilhaft bei Rettungsdiensten einzusetzen, um Informationen über die Waggons oder deren Ladung abzurufen.The device according to the invention also includes mobile data acquisition device 8 with a transmitting / receiving unit for a short-range communication medium 6, which in Polling operation electromagnetic waves for data communication with the communication equipment 3b of the wagons 2 sends out. Those in the on-board computers of the wagon communication equipment stored vehicle data, including any logistics information is via the short-range communication medium 6 in the mobile data acquisition device 8 transferable. At the baptism after the State of the art necessary manual visual detection of the Vehicle data. There is also the possibility of the mobile Advantageously use data acquisition device for emergency services, for information about the wagons or their Retrieve cargo.

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    Einrichtung für die Überwachung eines schienengebundenen Zuges bestehend aus einem Triebfahrzeug (1) und mindestens einem Waggon (2), wobei das Triebfahrzeug (1) und die Waggons (2) jeweils eine Kommunikationsausrüstung (3a, 3b) mit Bordcomputer, mit einer Langstreckenkommunikationsanbindung (4) an mindestens eine Zentrale (5) und mit einer eigenen, vom Zugbetrieb unabhängigen Energieversorgung aufweisen, die Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) der Waggons (2) mindestens einen den Fahrzeugbetrieb überwachenden Sensor aufweisen, der über eine Sensorschnittstelle an den Bordcomputer angeschlossen ist, und in den Bordcomputern Fahrzeugdaten abgespeichert sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kommunikationsausrüstung des Triebfahrzeuges (3a) eine Führungs-Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium (6) aufweist, welche im Polling-Betrieb ständig elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) der Waggons aussendet, daß die Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) der Waggons in einen Sleep-Modus versetzbare Sende/Empfangseinheiten für die Kurzstreckenkommunikation (6) aufweisen, die im Polling-Betrieb Datensätze zur Identifizierung des Waggons (2) abgeben, wobei die Sende/Empfangseinheiten der in die Waggons eingebauten Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) von dem zugeordneten Bordcomputer bei Eintritt eines von dem Sensor erfaßten Betriebszustandes aktivierbar sind und ein Signal abgeben, welches von der Kommunikationsausrüstung (3a) des Triebfahrzeuges (1) empfangen wird, und wobei die Kommunikationsausrüstung (3a) des Triebfahrzeuges eine oder mehrere Benutzerdialogschnittstellen (7) aufweist, in der die Informationen der Waggon-Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) zusammenlaufen.Device for monitoring a rail-bound train consisting of a locomotive (1) and at least one wagon (2), wherein the traction vehicle (1) and the wagons (2) each have communication equipment (3a, 3b) with on-board computer, with a long-distance communication link (4) to at least one control center (5) and with their own energy supply that is independent of train operations, the communication equipment (3b) of the wagons (2) has at least one sensor that monitors vehicle operation and is connected to the on-board computer via a sensor interface, and Vehicle data are stored in the on-board computers, characterized in that the communication equipment of the locomotive (3a) has a guide transceiver for a short-range communication medium (6) which, in polling mode, continuously emits electromagnetic waves for data communication with the communication equipment (3b) of the wagons, that the communication equipment (3b ) of the wagons have transceiver units for short-distance communication (6) which can be put into a sleep mode and which, in polling mode, provide data sets for identifying the wagon (2), the transceiver units of the communication equipment (3b) built into the wagons from the associated on-board computer can be activated when an operating state detected by the sensor occurs and emit a signal which is received by the communication equipment (3a) of the locomotive (1), and wherein the communication equipment (3a) of the locomotive has one or more user dialog interfaces (7), in which the information of the wagon communication equipment (3b) converge. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an die Sensorschnittstelle der Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) der Waggons (2) zumindest ein Entgleisungsdetektor angeschlossen ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that to the sensor interface of the communication equipment (3b) the wagons (2) at least one derailment detector connected. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, gekennzeichnet durch zumindest ein weiteres mobiles Datenerfassungsgerät (8) mit einer Sende/Empfangseinheit für ein Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium (6), welches im Polling-Betrieb elektromagnetische Wellen zur Datenkommunikation mit den Kommunikationsausrüstungen (3b) der Waggons (2) aussendet, wobei in den Bordcomputern gespeicherte Fahrzeugdaten über das Kurzstreckenkommunikationsmedium (6) in das mobile Datenerfassungsgerät (8) übertragbar sind.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by at least one further mobile data acquisition device (8) a transmitting / receiving unit for a short-range communication medium (6), which is electromagnetic in polling mode Waves for data communication with the communication equipment (3b) sends out the wagons (2), whereby in vehicle data stored on the on-board computers via the Short-range communication medium (6) in the mobile data acquisition device (8) are transferable.
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