Tests & measurement capabilities

ENOTRAC has the capabilities to validate theoretical calculations by means of field tests and measurements. All test and measurement campaigns are prepared and planned meticulously. Thanks to our extensive network of contacts in the industry, we can coordinate and deploy the right team to perform the measurements according to plan, even under difficult conditions. Measurements are carried out using calibrated equipment from well-established manufacturers, motivated personnel and optimised time schedules. The test results are promptly analysed, assessed, and submitted in an appropriate format.

Customer requirements for measurements:

• Current distribution in overhead lines and cables
• Return current distribution (stray currents)
• Line interference
• Traction currents and psophometric currents
• Touch voltage
• Magnetic field (Non-ionising radiation - proof of compatibility)
• Contact wire temperature
• Accident investigation

State-of-the-art measurement equipment

• Transducers and data recording equipment from reputed manufacturers
• Portable data acquisition systems for measurements on board of vehicles or track side
• Tailor-made solutions with flexible virtual data acquisition instruments (LabVIEW^TM)
• Extensive library of post-processing tools (using MATLAB^TM and ENOTRAC’s in-house software)

Complete and flexible test solutions:

• Planning, organising and conducting of measurement campaigns
• Analysis and assessment of measurement data (both in frequency and time domains)
• Measurement data can be assessed and interpreted on-the-fly during the tests
• On-board and track side tests
• Long-term (semi-permanent) measurement set-up