201807 – Sommerseth, Eknes & Hansen – Acoustic Train Detection

Wavetrain® Systems (Wavetrain) Level Crossing Warning System (LCWS) is a product based on acoustic train detection that will issue reliable warnings about approaching trains at level crossings. It is installed with all components at the crossing, without long cable runs, and it interfaces to the customer’s preferred warning equipment, like barriers, lights or audible devices. This gives the LCWS a cost of ownership advantage, including little or no service interruption during installation.

The LCWS is certified end-to-end as a SIL 2 solution. SIL 2 is according to the ACRI1 report an acceptable level for identified low-cost warning system applications.

Acoustic train detection provides an innovative and practical solution for reducing risks at level crossings. The LCWS provides reliability and excellent price/performance, making large risk reduction possible at sites that are too costly to equip with conventional systems.