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Page 3: ... 2016 by Vogel Plötscher GmbH Co KG RCAD Version 2 0 25 01 2015 User Manual RCAD ...

Page 4: ...ver test 9 3 3 4 Initialization of inclination sensor 10 4 Measurement practice 11 4 1 Application on the track 11 4 1 1 Wide measuring support 11 4 1 2 Narrow measuring support 12 4 2 Parameters 13 4 2 1 Track gauge measurement 13 4 2 2 Flangeway clearance measurement 13 4 2 3 Check rail gauge measurement 13 4 2 4 Measuring of check rail gauge with broad measurement base optional 14 4 2 5 Back to...

Page 5: ... The company and brand names used in this document are generally protected by trademark or patent law All technical data provided in this manual was acquired collated and verified with the greatest care and diligence Since the possibility of error cannot be entirely ruled out however we hereby advise that we provide no guarantee as to the accuracy of the technical data nor will we accept any legal...

Page 6: ...measurement variables Data is acquired within the specified measuring ranges and tolerances à chapter 6 Users must be properly trained and qualified to use the measurement device Consequently users are advised to undergo a practical induction course by V P or someone authorised by V P to supplement the information provided in this user manual 1 2 Standard supply package 1 x Digital measuring devic...

Page 7: ...0 25 01 2015 2 Functional components The measurement device comprises the following functional components Fig 1 Designation 1 Narrow support moveable 2 Adjusting knob incl clutch mechanism 3 Display with keypad 4 Handle 5 Base frame 6 Wide support 7 Battery box ...

Page 8: ...ce Press button for starting measurement of the flangeway clearance default initial value is 20 mm diameter of the probe Check rail gauge Press button to read the current check rail gauge value Back to back distance Press button to read the current back to back distance Track gauge Press button to read the current track gauge value Background illumination will be enabled disabled if ON OFF button ...

Page 9: ...d by adequately qualified and authorised personnel 4 This user manual is available at the place of use and is readable and complete 3 2 Preparations To ensure correct and proper operation of the measuring device observe the following points All device components are in correct and proper condition and undamaged The batteries are fully charged and or charged replacement batteries available 3 2 1 In...

Page 10: ...when doing so The actual value should be in the range of 0 5 mm relative to the reference value In the event of variation 1 mm you are advised to initialize the gauge sensor à Section 3 3 2 Procedure Details 1 Read off reference value from underside of measuring device à Fig 3a 2 Start up measuring device à section 3 2 1 3 Press button 5 on the keypad à Fig 2 4 Move narrow support all the way in à...

Page 11: ...ection 3 3 1 again if the situation has been improved In case the initialization procedure fails to deliver any improvement the measuring device must be checked and recalibrated at the factory 3 3 3 Inclination sensor roll over test Procedure Details 1 Start up measuring device à Abschnitt 3 2 1 2 Press button 1 on the keypad à Fig 2 3 Place measuring device correctly on track and wait about 5 10 ...

Page 12: ...ing square is chang ing its running direction à Fig 4b Now lift up the device turn it by 180 and place it on same track position again Wait for about 10 seconds before pressing button 1 again The new sensor setting will be saved while the current cant value is shown in the display Now perform the roll over test à Section 3 3 3 again to check if the situation has been improved In case the initializ...

Page 13: ...g support During measurement the two outer measuring probes B of the wide measuring support must be contacting on the rail head in order to avoid measurement inaccuracy due to angle errors à Fig 5a 5b Fig 5a Fig 5b Legend Designation A Wide measuring support B Outer measuring probes C Centre measuring probe for measurements at check rail C B A B ...

Page 14: ...knob A to move the measuring probe C of the narrow support B to the rail à Fig 6 The final measuring position has been reached as soon as the clutch mechanism of the turning knob contacts the stop loose rotation Fig 6 Legend Designation A Adjusting knob incl clutch mechanism B Narrow measuring support C Measuring probe C B A ...

Page 15: ...ring point Press button 2 on the keypad With the adjusting knob turn the measuring probe of the narrow support towards the track construction e g check rail or wing rail until the measuring probe is contacting à Fig 8 The measurement value can now be read Fig 8 4 2 3 Check rail gauge measurement The measuring device must be correctly inserted into the track at the measuring point Press button 3 fr...

Page 16: ...easuring base on the corresponding fixture on the RCAD and fix it in place by the screw fitting Then insert the broad measuring base in the switch on the crossing side When doing so bridge the tip of the crossing and the inside edge of the wing rail in front of the wing rail bend point à Fig 10 For measurement follow the instructions as explained in section 4 2 3 Fig 10 ...

Page 17: ... the check rail With the adjusting knob turn the measuring probe of the narrow support towards the wing rail as far as it will go à Fig 11 The measurement value can now be read Fig 11 4 2 6 Cant measurement The measuring device must be correctly inserted into the track at the measuring point Press button 1 on the keypad With the adjusting knob turn the measuring probe of the narrow support towards...

Page 18: ...ay badly influence its proper operation or calibration setting and therefore has to be avoided 4 A regular service and calibration duty i e every 12 months performed by V P or any authorized V P service partner is recommended 5 2 Storage and transportation 1 The measuring device is best stored and transported in a suitable case à Section 9 8 2 When transporting the case on a flat load space secure...

Page 19: ...ssage in the display Low Batt will indicate to the user if the batteries are weak and need to be replaced Therefore open the cover of the battery box by using a suitable tool i e screwdriver coin Remove the empty batteries inside and insert new ones Note the batteries must be inserted with the minus pole first à Fig 13a 13b Finally put on the cover and fix it again Fig 13a Fig 13b ...

Page 20: ...1455 0 1 0 25 Back to back distance 1327 1435 0 1 0 25 Flangeway clearance 20 128 0 1 0 25 Cant 200 0 1 0 50 Dimensions and weight RCAD length x width x height 1618 x 100 x 156 mm Weight RCAD 2 5 kg Transport case length x width x height 1750 x 200 x 190 mm Weight transport case unloaded 7 0 kg Operating conditions Ambient temperature 10 C 45 C Humidity non condensing 30 to 80 relative humidity Mi...

Page 21: ...0 25 Back to back distance 892 1000 0 1 0 25 Flangeway clearance 20 128 0 1 0 25 Cant 200 0 1 0 50 Dimensions and weight RCAD length x width x height 1183 x 100 x 156 mm Weight RCAD 2 3 kg Transport case length x width x height 1350 x 200 x 190 mm Weight transport case unloaded 6 5 kg Operating conditions Ambient temperature 10 C 45 C Humidity non condensing 30 to 80 relative humidity Miscellany T...

Page 22: ...0 25 Back to back distance 959 1067 0 1 0 25 Flangeway clearance 20 128 0 1 0 25 Cant 200 0 1 0 50 Dimensions and weight RCAD length x width x height 1250 x 100 x 156 mm Weight RCAD 2 3 kg Transport case length x width x height 1350 x 200 x 190 mm Weight transport case unloaded 6 5 kg Operating conditions Ambient temperature 10 C 45 C Humidity non condensing 30 to 80 relative humidity Miscellany T...

Page 23: ... 0 25 Back to back distance 1416 1524 0 1 0 25 Flangeway clearance 20 128 0 1 0 25 Cant 200 0 1 0 50 Dimensions and weight RCAD length x width x height 1707 x 100 x 156 mm Weight RCAD 2 6 kg Transport case length x width x height 1840 x 200 x 190 mm Weight transport case unloaded 7 5 kg Operating conditions Ambient temperature 10 C 45 C Humidity non condensing 30 to 80 relative humidity Miscellany...

Page 24: ... 0 25 Back to back distance 1560 1668 0 1 0 25 Flangeway clearance 20 128 0 1 0 25 Cant 200 0 1 0 50 Dimensions and weight RCAD length x width x height 1707 x 100 x 156 mm Weight RCAD 2 6 kg Transport case length x width x height 1840 x 200 x 190 mm Weight transport case unloaded 7 5 kg Operating conditions Ambient temperature 10 C 45 C Humidity non condensing 30 to 80 relative humidity Miscellany...

Page 25: ...ing device described below RCAD meets the health and safety requirements of the following EC Directives Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC last amended by Directive 93 97 EEC Any design modifications which affect the technical data specified in the Operation Manual or the designated use that is to say which materially alter the measuring device shall ren der this Declar...

Page 26: ...voploe de Web www vogelundploetscher de Please have the following information at the ready when contacting us The serial number of the measuring device A detailed description of your question or the problem Where applicable The content of the relevant error message and or a screenshot of it When the problem occurred for the first time and in what context If the problem occurred just once or regula...

Page 27: ... supplied with flash memory incl Bluetooth data transfer for stor ing measurement values simply by push on a button For details please refer to extra manual RCAD BT 9 2 Data storage on SD card option SD As an option RCAD can be supplied with SD memory card for storing measurement values simply by push on a button For details please refer to extra manual RCAD SD ...

Page 28: ...om the retaining bolt hold by magnetic power and slot it onto the measuring probe of the narrow contact For the test conditions refer to the relevant local inspection standards 9 4 Cogwheel operation option ZB The clearance A between the top of the rail and the bottom of the device can be increased as required such as to measure cogwheel rails à see figure below ...

Page 29: ... height gauge on the crossing Read off the measured value directly from the scale Default frog tip inclination measuring range 0 20mm 9 6 Check rail height measuring device option RH With this add on unit the height difference between the rail surface and the check rail sur face can be measured by shifting the measuring arm vertically onto the check rail Default measuring range 0 50mm ...

Page 30: ...geable probes are available as standard in the following types and lengths Cylindrical measuring probes type Z Shouldered mushroom measuring probes type A Default measuring probes lengths 9 10 14 16 mm in each case referred to rail surface customized lengths on request All interchangeable probes have a screw thread and can be replaced on the measuring de vice by screwing in and out 9 8 Transport c...

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