Telematics solutions

in the rail transport sector

Complete control

Monitoring and GPS tracking

Keep the overview

and always know when, what, where is happening!

Exact mileage calculation:

Using an algorithm specially developed for rail transport, we calculate the exact kilometers travelled along the rail network.

Transport monitoring:

Informs about the current progress of the transport or the exact location.

Shock detection:

Flat spots often lead to damage to the track, the freight wagon and ultimately the transported goods. Our 3-axis acceleration sensor detects impacts and sends notifications when limit values are exceeded.

Load detection:

Full or empty load statuses are reliably detected with our WS-D1 Wireless Sensor and provide transparency in fleet management.

Tank storage concept for dangerous goods:

By means of defined area detection in combination with sensor-supported limit value monitoring, storage areas with hazardous goods can be monitored and evaluated. If defined temperature or pressure limit values are exceeded, an automatic alarm is triggered.

handbrake detection:

Track maintenance machines, MFS wagons or similar equipment cause flat spots and damage to the track if they are pulled by the locomotive with the handbrake applied. The WS-B1 wireless sensor detects the status of the handbrake and informs the responsible persons.

Working direction detection:

The working direction and the position of the track construction machine is important information for track construction and must be visible before the machine is delivered. The use of two TrackCube 7Ds and a special measuring algorithm ensures the machine’s working direction even when stationary.

Temperature monitoring:

The TSK-3 temperature sensor is our cable-connected solution for reliable temperature monitoring in ATEX Zone 1. Adjustable limit values are used to detect when the temperature falls above or below the limit and immediately trigger an alarm.

TELEMATIK360 – Everything at a glance

TELEMATIK 360 is an open platform for telematics data in the transportation and logistics industry designed for rail transport.

Universally applicable

Supports the standardized ITSS – interface for the integration of telematics devices from different manufacturers and data transmission to the customer’s ERP systems.

Compatible

Data extraction, processing and analysis from COGNID devices or any ITSS compatible device.

mileage calculation

Verified calculation of mileage by routing on the European rail network.

Universally customizable

Dynamic evaluations and individually adaptable dashboards for mileage, transport utilization, residence areas, etc.

Automation of the most important monitoring parameters

Automated limit value monitoring for temperature, pressure, shock values and geographic areas.

Individually configurable

Creation of your own analyzes in freely adjustable periods of time.

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Dashboard with charts on mileage and length of stay

Transport analysis dashboard with map and performance data

TrackCube 8 – Telematics device

Cognid develops high-performance telematics systems equipped with the latest technology specifically for the requirements of rail freight customers. Any sensors required for special data acquisition can be retrofitted on a modular basis and meet the ITSS industry standard.

Long-term operation without maintenance is planned, which is made possible by efficient energy management using impact-resistant solar cells and powerful lithium-ion batteries. The system design ensures safe operation, even in cold and dark winter months.

Data transmission is available throughout Europe as standard and worldwide on request. TrackCube 8 and additional sensors comply with all required directives and rail-specific standards.

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transport monitoring

From the beginning of the transport, through transport interruptions, to the end of the transport, the exact current transport progress, condition and location are recorded.

Exact mileage calculation

Using a special algorithm developed for rail transport, we calculate the exact kilometers traveled along the rail network.

load detection

The “Full” or “Empty” load statuses are reliably detected with our WS-D1 wireless sensor and enable statements on load-related mileage determination and transparency in wagon management.

shock detection

Shock detection immediately reports the event with the location when limits are exceeded and can also record the shock history for analysis.

Flat spot detection

Flat spots on impellers are detected using the Wireless WS-D1 flat spot sensor and reported via the telematics system. This function can be activated in addition to the load detection.

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TrackCube 8 EX – Monitoring hazardous goods

TrackCube 8 Ex is a certified monitoring and detection system in ATEX-compliant design, developed for reliable use on hazardous goods vehicles such as pressurized gas tank wagons and tank containers.

Thanks to the integrated solar cell, the system is completely self-sufficient and is designed to operate for at least 8 years without any maintenance.

Wireless sensors can be connected via BLE 5.3 and the ITSS IF 2 Lite (IEEE) interface.

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Exact mileage calculation

In the mileage calculation developed specifically for rail transport, algorithms take into account curve travel along the rail network and link position reports and information from mapped rail lines for calculation. This makes the plug calculation very accurate and within 1% deviation.

transport monitoring

Transport monitoring provides information about the current transport progress and the exact whereabouts and reports the start of the transport, interruptions, continuations and the end of the transport.

shock detection

Shock detection immediately reports the event with the location when limits are exceeded and can also record the shock history for analysis.

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Rail freight train with blue tank wagon and explosion warning sign

Engineer supervises heavy railroad maintenance work with yellow machines

TrackCube 7D – Track construction

Especially in this area, a smooth process is enormously important and can lead to considerable delays if misinformation is provided. To prevent these, it is important that the track-laying machines are delivered in the working direction. The TC 7D with work direction detection provides this data quickly, reliably and efficiently. This makes it an essential part of a track construction machine.

The advantage: easy mounting and 100% reliable detection of the working direction.

Thanks to the highly complex algorithms, we can reliably and quickly identify the working direction, even when the machine is stationary!

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working direction detection

The working direction and the position of the track construction machine is important information for track construction and must be visible before the machine is delivered. The use of two TC 7Ds and a special measuring algorithm ensures the machine’s working direction even when stationary.

Exact mileage calculation

Using a special algorithm developed for rail transport, we calculate the exact kilometers traveled along the rail network.

transport monitoring

Informs about the current transport progress or the exact whereabouts.

load detection

Load states Full or Empty are calculated with our WS-D1 wireless sensor and provide transparency in fleet management.

handbrake detection

Track construction machines, MFS wagons or similar cause flat spots and damage to the track if they are pulled by the locomotive with the handbrake on. The Wireless Sensor WS-B1 detects the status of the handbrake and informs the responsible persons.

shock detection

Flat spots often lead to damage to the track, the freight car or ultimately the goods being transported. With our 3-axis acceleration sensor, we register bumps and send notifications when limit values are exceeded.

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GNSS-Gateway – Public transport – Public transport

GNSS Gateway was specially developed for use on locomotives, taking into account the high electromechanical and electromagnetic requirements of the system solution for locating locomotives in the ESF energy-saving driving mode application area. The system consists of a subrack, a DCDC converter, a GNSS unit (GPS, Galileo, Beidou) and a processor system. Rugged, rail-approved subracks feature a backplane to hold the system assemblies. The cables to the system modules are routed from the front, via the connectors in the front panels.

Verified position data

GNSS Gateway provides verified position data. The GNSS data received is checked, processed and forwarded to external control systems after being corrected for errors.

Plausible data for evaluation

The GNSS data is filtered via the integrated processor system and undergoes several plausibility checks. These software filters ensure that the GNSS data is always of consistent quality (no inaccurate or incorrect data).

service interface

A service interface (RS 232) makes it possible to configure the functions of the GNSS module for the respective application.

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IRE train in sunny weather near Stuttgart main station

LTE Gateway – Local public transport – Public transport

LTE Gateway was developed for data communication between control centers and locomotives as well as for internal processing of data.

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data communication

The focus is on the one hand the exchange of current timetable data and on the other hand the internal provision of data via data interfaces such as Ethernet and IBIS Wagenbus for the passenger information system (FIS).