NFORCE Control Module

• Manufactured for the locomotive industrial environment using the latest technology.
• Includes one Digital Signal Processor board, one Power Supply board, and up to five digital Input/Output boards depending on application needs. This allows for a scalable system with inter-changeable modules.
• All boards are multi-layer utilizing EMI shielding.
• NFORCE operating firmware is in-system programmable, allowing for easy field upgrades and maintenance.
• Standard Features
  • Main Generator Management
    • Output Current & Voltage Monitoring & Indication
    • Main Generator Excitation Control
    • Protection & Alarm Indication
  • Traction Motor Management
    • Current Monitoring & Indication (up to 8 traction motors)
    • Over Current Indication & Protection
    • Over-Temperature Indication & Protection
    • Slipped Pinion Indication & Protection
    • Open Circuit Indication & Protection
  • Adhesion Control o Wheel Slip Indication & Control
    • Wheel Creep Control
    • Wheel Over Speed Protection & Indication
    • 10T train Line & Indicator Light Control
    • Sanding Control
  • Diesel Engine Management
    • Throttle Rate Loading Control
    • Engine Over Loading Protection
    • Throttle & HP Indication
  • Transition & Field Shunting Control
  • Dynamic Braking & Extended Range Control
  • Load Meter Control
  • VR Control
    • Battery Charging Voltage Regulation
    • Battery Charging Voltage Monitoring & Indication
  • Operator-Initiated Self Test Modes
    • Relay & Contactor Test Mode
    • Load Meter Test Mode
  • Fault & Diagnostic Package
    • All records are time stamped
    • All measurements will be displayed in Metric or Imperial
    • Includes trip & Kilowatt logs
    • Includes 120 second diagnostic log (0.1 second resolution)
    • Includes continuous diagnostic data stream log (0.1 second resolution, used in conjunction with NALYSIS ™ Software Package)
    • Includes 100 faults with 3 seconds of data before & 1second after event (0.1 second resolution)
• Optional Features
  • Radiator Shutter & Cooling Fan Control
  • Slow Speed Control Ø Air Compressor Control
  • Engine Governor Throttle Control
  • Reverser Control
  • Automatic Ground Fault Detection & Smart Reset
  • Traction Motor Cutout from display eliminating MCO switch
  • Idle Limiting Control Ø NVISION Operator Interface Panel