The systems integration process includes vehicles, train control, communications, traction power, electrical distribution, supervisory control and other systems, as well as the track structure, alignment and dynamic clearance envelope.
Sharp-Inc’s engineering professionals ensure that the functionality, interfaces and performance of each sub-system are well-defined and work as a coherent unit, delivering seamless operation.
Sharp-Inc’s Systems Integration teams deliver successful results through:
- Configuration control and change management
- Confirmation of reliable and efficient interfaces (both mechanical and electrical) between each vehicle’s current collection devices (third rail shoe, trolley pole or pantograph) and the power distribution system
- EMI/EMC analysis and compliance verification
- Rail systems architecture and interface definition
- Rail/wheel interface optimization and assurance of overall dynamic compatibility of vehicles, the track structure and all ROW elements
- Requirements definition and management
- Sophisticated tracking tools to ensure that issues are properly logged, tracked, resolved and closed out.
- Stray current control and cathodic corrosion protection
