Oerlikon Transtec Inc.
Oerlikon Transtec's corporate mission is to deliver today's and
tomorrow's high performance, innovative solutions for the mass
transit and railcar manufacturing sectors. The company specializes in power electronics, communications, data management and embedded systems for the rail transportation/mass transit technology sector.
The quality of our products and services is internationally
recognized by railroad companies, railcar manufacturers and
transit authorities. As well, we have achieved ISO 9001:2000
certification in 2001.
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. It is guaranteed by our innovative engineering designs, manufacturing quality, competitively priced products and superior customer service and support. We fulfil this commitment by developing tailored solutions, adapted to each customer's individual requirements and specifications, through research and development and the creative spark of our highly talented and dedicated staff.
PRODUCTS AND EXPERTISE
Oerlikon Transtec is primarily focussed on the transportation
technology sector, including products for subways, mass transit
rail systems, intercity trains, streetcars and freight locomotives. The following are a sampling of our products and systems:
Power Electronics Products
In order to operate subways and trains safely and efficiently,
the high voltage supplying these vehicles must be converted to a
lower voltage before it can be utilized by the vehicle subsystems, such as motors, electronic equipment, batteries and others.
Oerlikon Transtec is one of the leaders in the field of power
conversion systems. We have developed an electronic and software
platform, based on the superior operational characteristics of
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs). The superior performance of this platform will continue to satisfy the market's demands for the foreseeable future.
Oerlikon Transtec 's products in this field include:
- Low Voltage Power Supplies/Battery Chargers (LVPS/BC)
- Inverters
Embedded Systems
Technology is rapidly advancing in all sectors and as a result
we are now seeing a rapid conversion from analogue to digital
systems, with special-purpose computers and processors, in
locomotives, railcars, buses, etc. These embedded systems
process data simultaneously in real time and transmit critical
information to other systems and ground-based computers for
analysis and simulation. Oerlikon Transtec excels in the
development of high performance embedded systems such as:
Alerter/Recorder Systems (ARS)
Heating and Ventilation Control Units (HVCU)
Logic Control Unit (LCU)
Smoke Alarm Systems (SAS)
MAINTAINING THE TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE
The results achieved by Oerlikon Transtec since its inception
clearly demonstrates the company's ability to design high-
performance, reliable products that meet the most stringent
operational requirements.
The company, through its proven performance, has clearly
demonstrated its capability to undertake large-scale engineering
projects requiring advanced technical and technological
expertise.
Our customers know us as an innovative company that can solve
complex engineering problems and deliver tailored solutions on
schedule and within budget. We are committed to maintaining this
reputation through innovation and excellence.
Oerlikon Transtec is determined to continuously improve its
technological advantage so that we can continue to deliver more
cost-effective, higher performance products to our customers. We
achieve this through our highly talented and creative
engineering staff and by ongoing investment in the research,
development and marketing of our products that rate among the
best in the world.
DELIVERING QUALITY
At Oerlikon Transtec, we are committed to the highest quality
standards - starting at the design stage and through the entire
manufacturing and testing process. Each of these phases is
rigorously controlled and thoroughly documented as part of our
quality assurance process.
Every prototype is subjected to a series of qualification tests
in order to ensure that all customer specifications and quality
standards are met.
At the end of the production phase, each unit is burned-in and
subjected to a rigorous performance test prior to delivery.
We comply with the highest requirements set by the industry and
government agencies including the Software Engineering Institute
CMM processes and ISO.
Oerlikon Transtec is a subsidiary of Oerlikon Contraves and a
proud member of the Rheinmetall Group, a diversified multi-
national company based in Germany, with over 30,000 employees
worldwide, specializing in the automotive, electronic and
defence sectors.
TRACK RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS
We are proud to count among our faithful customers some of the
largest transportation technology companies in the world, as
well as major urban and intercity transit authorities.
Company Details
Year Established:
2001
Total Sales ($CDN):
$10,000,000 - $25,000,000
Number of Employees:
69
Company Information
Norbert Cyr
Title:
Director
Telephone:
(450) 358-2000
Fax:
(450) 358-1744
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Alain Mercier
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(450) 542-5955
Fax:
(450) 542-5930
Email:
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Meena Viswanathan
Title:
Representative
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(450) 542-5764
Fax:
(450) 358-7706
Email:
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Claude Porlier
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone:
(450) 542-5742
Fax:
(450) 358-1744
Email:
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Therese Menard
Title:
Ressources Humaines
Telephone:
(450) 358-7703
Fax:
(450) 358-7707
Email:
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Products
Transportation Technology Systems
Low Voltage Power Supply/Battery Charger (lvps/Bc)
The LVSB/BC is a high-technology unit that converts available
high voltage to lower voltages needed to power on-board electric
and electronic systems. The device is very small and its
performance exceeds that of considerably larger units provided
by competitors. Its capacity to withstand high input voltages
eliminates the need for large transient protective circuits,
while the high operating frequency allows the use of small
filter components.
Main Features:
- Power range: 3-20 kW
- Input voltage : 400-900 V DC
- Low weight, compact design
- Longer battery life, through battery charging algorithm
- Above 95% efficiency
- Soft-switching technology unique to Oerlikon Transtec
- High-switching frequency, resulting in reduced noise
This product is currently in service with Amtrak, the Long
Island Rail Road Authority, Edmonton Transit Authority, New York
City Transit (NYCT) and King County,Washington State.
Inverter
Oerlikon Transtec's Inverters are low voltage power sources that
supply power to the various AC electric motors that drive many
of the railcar subsystems. As sources of AC power, the inverters
enhance the reliability of train subsystems and ensure
comfortable rail travel.
Main Features:
- Power range: 1.5-30 kW
- Input voltage : 400-900 V DC
- Low weight, compact design
- Fully programmable and adaptable to various motor output types
- LonTalk Protocol with supporting software
- Above 95% efficiency
- Soft-switching technology unique to Oerlikon Transtec
- High-switching frequency, resulting in reduced noise
This product is currently in service with the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA),San Francisco
(MUNI), New yor City Tranit (NYCT) and Pittsburg LRV.
Heating And Ventilation Control Unit (hvcu)
Oerlikon Transtec's Heating and Ventilation Control Unit (HVCU)
uses electronic and computer technologies, to automate the
monitoring and control of the Heating and Ventilation Air
Conditioner (HVAC) systems in a passenger train and ensure
passenger comfort.
Some of the main features:
- Robust and small size enclosure
- Serial port for portable test unit connection
- Multiple input and output connectors
- System status and fault leads
- Advanced self-test and diagnostic features capable of
identifying functions and/or components that do not operate
properly, and of alerting maintenance personnel
- Sophisticated analysis of system operation using HVCU
monitoring
- Software module running on Windows.
- Control parameters fully programmable using HVCU configurator
software module running on Windows.
This product is currently in service with Tren Urbano Rapid
Transit System, Puerto Rico
Logic Control Unit (lcu)
The Logic Control Unit (LCU) is a microprocessor-based system
that provides the information required, allowing the engineer to
control all the train's systems from one location at all times.
Input status and output commands are transmitted to the Logic
Control Unit using a LonWorks network.
Some of the main features:
Supply Voltage: 25 to 42 V DC (nominal 37.5 V DC)
Modular, scalable design
19 inch rack mountable
Rugged construction
Built-in test capability
Status displayed on face of unit for ease of troubleshooting
Outputs are monitored and protected against short-circuit
Surge and transient protection
This product is currently in production for the Long Island Rail
Road Authority.
Monitoring And Diagnostic System (mds)
The MDS is a microprocessor-based embedded system that collects,
processes and stores train car and sub-system information and
data. The MDS communicates with all of the train subsystems
using a LonWorks network. The MDS also exchanges information
with the MDS's located in the other train cars using a second
LonWorks network. The MDS comprises two touchscreen displays
that relay the gathered information and data to the train
conductor or to the maintenance personnel. In addition to the
monitoring functionality, the MDS provides digital inputs,
outputs and relay output capabilities. It also provides car
orientation, position and identification. Some of the main
features are as follows:
Supply Voltage: 19 to 34 V DC (nominal 28.5 V DC)
Modular, scalable design
19 inches, 9U height, rack mountable
Rugged construction
Built-in test capability
Status displayed on face of unit for ease of troubleshooting
Outputs and relay outputs are monitored and protected against
short-circuit
Surge and transient protection
Vehicle position and identification
Touchscreen, ruggedized LCD dislays.
Real-time operating system.
Power Supplies
These small and efficient DC-DC Switching Power Supplies are
intended for specific embedded subsystems in locomotives,
railcars and other transit vehicles. Their main features are:
- High efficiency (greater than 85%).
- Low switching noise.
- Low radiated noise, required for sophisticated embedded
systems.
This product is currently in service with the New York Transit
Authority.
Pressure Transducers
Oerlikon Transtec's line of Pressure Transducers is based on
piezoresistive technology. Stainless steel and aluminum packages
are available for applications such as air brake systems,
hydraulic systems and fuel level measurements.
The main features include:
Gauge, absolute or differential pressure measurement.
Adjustable zero and span.
Compensation available from -40 C to +85 C.
Voltage or current output.
Overpressure protection.
Accuracy:0.25% of full scale.
Proven design for harsh environments (NATO approved).
EMI/RFI protection.
This product is currently in service in the United States on
braking systems supplied by Knorr Brake and on the Canadian
Navy's new Patrol Frigates.
Public Address Amplifier
This Class D Audio Amplifier is designed to operate in the harsh
environment of a railcar. It is the main component of the public
address system used by the crew. It uses pulse width modulation
for high efficiency and high quality audio output.
This product is currently in service with the Toronto Transit
Commission (TTC).
Hostler Panel
The Hostler Panel controls the electric motor drive that propels
railway cars in maintenance yards during coupling and uncoupling
operations. It is also used for manual operation in case of an
emergency on the main line. The typical duration of maintenance
operations is several minutes per day.
This product is currently in service with the Bay Area Rapid
Transit Authority (BART) in Oakland, California.
Translator (tra)
Acts as an electronic signs gateway between Comet V and Comet IV
trainlines.
Main features are:
- 3U, 19-inch enclosure
- CPU
- TRA gateway software
- LON FT-10 Interface
- LON PL-10 Interface
- VME bus
Communication Interface Unit (ciu)
Developed as part of the CBTC system for the R143, the CIU acts
as a communications gateway for the CBTC main processor (OBCU)
and the various train networks (LonWorks ). The CIU also
drives a CBTC TOD.
Bench Test Equipment (bte)
Oerlikon has developed customized Bench Test Equipment for
complex systems and sub-systems. The BTE is an electronic
device that provides automatic testing and assessment of the
functionality and repairability of the given system.
Enables the operator/maintainer to:
- Automate and simplify the decision-making process.
- Reach a quick go-no-go decision, thus speeding up the repair
process.
- Take the guesswork out of the repair process.
- Reduce lifecycle and maintenance costs.
Communication And Radio System (crs)
Provides communication capability to the driver and coordinates
the communication to the passengers. It is designed to:
- Allow the train operator to broadcast voice and text messages
to passengers, using the Public Address system or the Electronic
Signs.
- Permit the passengers to speak to the operator, in case of
emergency.
- Enable Voice and Data communication between cars.
- Distribute information between train operators.
- Manage communication via on-board and wayside radio networks.
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