TRACK FEED BATTERY CHARGER For D. C. Track Circuit in Railway Signaling
RDSO / Spec No.
IRS:S:89/2013
Application
Indian Railways (S&T Sector) - DC Track Circuits & Battery Backup Systems
Product Specifications & Details
The Track Feed Battery Charger manufactured by General Auto Electric Corporation (GAEC) is specifically engineered for DC Track Circuits in Railway Signaling. Designed and approved in strict compliance with RDSO Specification No. IRS:S:89/2013 (Lucknow – Indian Railways), this charger is suitable for charging 1, 2, 3, or 4 lead-acid cells rated for 40 AH or 80 AH capacities. Featuring robust construction, ON/OFF rotary control, manual cell selection, and potential-free contacts for remote alarm monitoring, it provides highly reliable power for critical track circuit installations.
Key System Features
- Flexible Battery Charging: Suitable for charging 1, 2, 3, or 4 lead-acid cells.
- Capacity Support: Supports cell ratings of 40 AH or 80 AH with charger capacities of 5 A and 10 A.
- User Controls: Dedicated ON / OFF rotary switch and manual Cell Selection switch.
- Status Indications: Clear ON indication and Charger Fail alerts.
- Remote Monitoring: Includes potential-free contacts for remote indication integration.
- RDSO Approved: Fully certified under RDSO Lucknow for Indian Railways signalling.
Technical Specifications Table
| Parameter | Specification Standard |
|---|---|
| Nominal Input Voltage | 110 V AC |
| Input Variation & Frequency | Selection taps at 90V, 100V | 50 Hz ± 2Hz |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 1.6 V/cell to 1.9 V/cell (At 50% rated current) |
| Efficiency & Regulation | < 50% on Rated load at Max cell | Transformer Regulation < 5% at Max output |
| No Load Current | < 10% of the Max Rated input current |
| Operating Temp / Rise | -10°C to 50°C; RH < 90% (Non-condensing) | Temp Rise < 55°C above ambient |
| Insulation Voltage | 2 kV between Input/Output, Input/Earth, and Output/Earth for 1 minute |
| Insulation Resistance & Class | > 10 MΩ (Charger), 100 MΩ (Transformer) | Insulation Class “B” |
| Dimensions (Max) | L: 300 mm, W: 200 mm, H: 200 mm |
Ordering Codes
- TFBC.01.40: Track Feed Battery Charger suitable for 40AH Cells
- TFBC.01.80: Track Feed Battery Charger suitable for 80AH Cells
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