Get to know the railroad software that calibrates the railroad scale by cell phone

Currently, many technological innovations have been used to improve the activities of the railway sector, including the different stages involved in this type of transport, such as loading and unloading of cargo and locomotion of trains. For example, it is increasingly common to use railway software to assist in weighing and calibrating scales in services in the railway modal.

The good news is that weighing was not the only step in the process to be covered by advances in technology. Derailment detectors,for example, are essential tools for transport safety,as they can alert the management center of any irregular activity. 

Similarly, installing tags on wagons and locomotives allows tracking the movement of vehicles, in addition to enabling remote access to a lot of data from each unit in the fleet, such as travel history and maintenance records.

Especially when combined with specialized software and applications, technologies of these types are essential to explore the true potential of the rail modal.Understand the reasons for this in the sequel!

rail software

Nowadays, the management of railway processes, more than ever, can be improved through the use of computer systems, as is the case of MASSA's railway software, SIMMSOFT 7. For that, programs and applications like this allow the integration of many other technologies involved in rail transport.

Therefore, through wagon tracking, track monitoring and train weighing tools, a railway software is able to calculate and organize various information about the transport of cargo, such as train speed, fuel consumption, position in real time of vehicles and the weight of wagons and loads.

Because of the easy access to this data, it is possible to develop a logistical plan with more effective decisions and solutions. This may be able to reduce transport costs as well as travel time. Not to mention that a well-grounded logistical plan is essential to reduce the risk of accidents during the stages of the process.

Now that we know the numerous benefits that the use of digital tools can bring to rail management, let's talk about one of the main rail software on the market, SIMMSOFT 7.

MASSA rail software

Brazilian Wagon weighing is one of the most important steps in the rail process. It is essential to be aware of the weight of each wagon, after all, each rail supports a maximum weight that must be respected to avoid damage to the structure. In addition, weighing is an essential safety measure, as it allows determining the speed limit to be respected by the locomotive, preventing accidents and derailments.

In general, this procedure can be performed by two types of balance: static and dynamic. The static scale is the oldest technology and it receives this name because it requires the vehicle to be stopped to perform the measurement. It is very common to find equipment of this type in loading and unloading areas of wagons.

On the other hand, the dynamic scale offers a more modern weighing model. Its differential is that it is able to measure the weight of moving vehicles without sacrificing the accuracy of the calculation. Performing dynamic weighing is a good way to save fuel, after all, it eliminates the need to disengage the wagons and maneuver them.

Specifically thinking about the importance of accurate and agile weighing of wagons and loads transported by trains, MASSA developed the SIMMSOFT 7 rail software. This program, which is based on Microsoft Windows, gathers all the data collected by the dynamic scales and allows them to be monitored In real time.

Therefore, through a friendly and self-explanatory interface, the SIMMSOFT 7 user will have access to several statistics related to wagon weighing, which can be used to identify and solve logistical problems.. 

SIMMSOFT 7 features

As mentioned in the previous topic, the SIMMSOFT 7 rail software allows you to consult various information related to the weight of locomotives. Let's meet the main ones.

For example, it is possible to examine not only the individual mass of each wagon, but also the weight supported by each of the axles and bogies. This makes it possible to analyze the distribution of the load inside the wagons, in addition to serving to identify accident risks and ensure that the permanent way is not being overloaded.

In addition, SIMMSOFT 7 communicates between the scales, which contributes to the accuracy of weighing calculations. Not to mention that the program records and archives all rail transport data, such as the average of total transported load and standard deviation, enabling process optimization.

SIMMSOFT 7 and cell phone calibration

In order for weighing to fulfill all its benefits, it is very important that the measurement is carried out as accurately as possible. This is because trains are responsible for transporting large volumes of cargo. That is, even if the margin of error in the reading is small, it can mean tons of difference when considering the total weight of the locomotive.

That said, it is very common for railway scales to be out of calibration from time to time. This can happen because of defects in the permanent way or simply because of frequent use. Therefore, it is essential to calibrate the scales regularly so that the weighing is carried out more accurately.

Understanding this need, MASSA has added to the list of functions of the SIMMSOFT 7 railway software the possibility of carrying out the calibration easily by cell phone. In this way, through the readings collected by the software, the user will be able to perceive when a scale is showing incorrect data and, immediately, regulate the equipment remotely and uncomplicated.

Conclusion

It became clear that the use of railway software such as SIMMSOFT 7 is a very efficient strategy to optimize processes related to rail transport. If you are interested in gaining market advantage and implementing this technology and others from MASSA in your rail transport services, click here and contact us!