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E - Track. Track Patrol Monitoring System. What is E-tracking ?. It is a system for monitoring the track patrolling by key man/ patrol man etc. This is developed by M/S Techmach Engineers/Bangalore.

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E - Track

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  1. E - Track Track Patrol Monitoring System

  2. What is E-tracking ? • It is a system for monitoring the track patrolling by key man/ patrol man etc. • This is developed by M/S Techmach Engineers/Bangalore. • It is a cost effective system and better than the exisiting system which is having some draw backs.

  3. Existing system • Key man walks along the track in his beat length carries his duties. • After completing the beat length inspection, he will carry out the programmed works as set in diary. • His presence will be checked during trolley inspection, FP/LV/IC inspections by higher officials.

  4. Drawbacks in existing system • Keyman may not walk on the Track, may bypass by alternate road • Keyman may not even visit the Track • Key man diaries may be manipulated.

  5. Drawbacks in existing system • History of Keyman patrolling data not easily available • This is not a fool proof system to ensure whether patrolling of track is done or not. • The locations which are not covered by key man /patrol man can not be identified

  6. Memories of the past..

  7. Memories of the past..

  8. Memories of the past..

  9. Why E-tracking is necessary ? • Since availability of key man & patrolling of the track is absolutely essential, it should be necessary to ensure patrolling of track. • With increase in anti social activities, this has gained more importance. • There are several occasions, where alert key man has averted untoward incidents

  10. Why E-tracking is necessary ? • No accurate and cost effective system has been developed so far for better monitoring of track patrolling. • To over come the above draw backs and for better monitoring, E- tracking has been implemented in SBC-MYS section of Bangalore division in SWR. • This will help in avoiding short cuts.

  11. Keyman is the key

  12. Key man is the key

  13. Avoid dangerous short cuts

  14. Back ground of system • A system was developed by M/S Techmech Engineers/Bangalore. • This was installed on experimental basis for one gang length in SBC-SA section and observed for one & half year and performance found to be satisfactory. • After field trials, E- Tracking is now implemented in SBC-MYS section.

  15. Contents • System consists of • Tag • Reader • PC Inter face • Personal computer • Portable mini printer ( Optional) • Personal ID card (Optional)

  16. A Case study….Implemented on the SBC-MYS Section -2004E - TrackingElectronic Track Patrol Monitoring System

  17. System requirements • A standard Pentium Personal computer, with at least 64 MB of RAM, 2 GB hard disk, Key board, Mouse, serial port. • A suitable dot matrix/Laser/ ink jet printer for printing various reports.

  18. Operation • Reader is brought near Personal ID card and activated. • Reader is brought near Tag with in reading range of 5-10 cms and activated by pressing a button. • Reader acquires tag ID and stores it with data. • This is confirmed by The LED turning from green to red and a double beep. • If there is no tag, Reader switches itself off in four seconds.

  19. E Track • Making Tracks safer by optimizing track patrolling

  20. Installed System • Install weather-proof Electronic Tags alongside Tracks – ETP (Electronic Tag Point) either in KM posts, Bridge parapets, Signal pedestals etc.

  21. Installed System.. • Keyman carries a portable Reader • Keyman walks along the track and visits every ETP

  22. Installed System.. • Keyman simply clicks the Read button near each ETP

  23. Installed System.. • Reader acquires ETP code along with Date and Time of recording • Keyman Repeats the same at each location.

  24. Installed System.. Portableprinter • Acquired Data can either be printed in the field with portable printer OR Reader Tag

  25. Installed System.. • Detailed reports can be generated through a PC • Database can be centralized 1010001101

  26. Print outs Extract of data in print outs show • Date of patrol • Time of patrol at each location • Location ID • Name of person who did patrol, if personal ID is used. • Also Un visited points can be obtained from PC

  27. Look out man at Vulnerable Un manned LC 34 at Km 40/0-100 in SBC-MYS section. Patrol Date: 03/11/2004 Reader ID : 1234 Tag ID Time Location SE/P.way Name 1048 6:54 Hrs 40/000-1000 Channapatna Rudra ballaiah 1048 7:23 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 7:55 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 8: 12 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 8:53 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 9: 18 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 9:58 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 1O:11 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 10:38 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 11:08 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 11:22 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 11:46 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 15:06 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 15:06 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 15:36 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 16:53 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 17:40 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 17:52 Hrs 40/000-1000 1048 19:02 Hrs 40/000-1000

  28. Sl. No. Item Description Nos. Remarks 1. Km 131 SBC Division Jurisdiction 2. Gangs 21 Avg. Beat length 6.23 km 3. E-Tag points (ETP) 160 Avg. interval distance 0.81 km 4. Portable Printers 2 Two SE/Pway sections E- Tracking System as Implemented in Bangalore-Mysore section of Bangalore Division A.         Details of Section

  29. Sl. No. Item Description Nos. Unit Cost 1. Tag 160 Rs. 400 2. Reader 26 Rs. 8200 3. Portable Mini Printer 2 Rs. 10,000 4. Software 1 Rs. 5000 5. Personal ID card 50 Rs. 300 E- Tracking System as Implemented in Bangalore-Mysore section of Bangalore Division A.E-tracking System Details

  30. SWR General Manager inspecting the Installed system in SBC-MYS section

  31. Advantages of System.. • Simplicity of operation • No special skills or training required for Keyman • Maintenance-free operation • Works effectively in any terrain & weather-proof

  32. Advantages of System.. • Keyman Patrol Reports at the touch of a button • Patrol data authentic and accurate • Very effective during monsoon patrolling • Highly cost-effective

  33. Advantages of System.. • Does not in any way interfere with existing track equipment • Augments existing manual system and improves efficiency many-fold • No Radio interference • Absolute record of all track patrols can be maintained. • By assigning personal ID, it can be ascertained , whether patrol man has actually gone or not.

  34. Economics of E-Track • The SBC-MYS section covering 131 kms of track has involved cost Rs.2.44 Lakhs • This approximates to about Rs.1,860 per km of track • The average distance between Tags affects the cost of the system • The frequency could be anywhere between 100mts to 1 km depending on the terrain, sensitive locations, requirement etc. • There is no recurring expenditure involved, except for maintenance of Readers , which may be about Rs.200 per reader per year.

  35. Conclusion • Among the systems available at present for better monitoring of track patrolling, E-Tracking will definitely better the others in operation , performance and economics

  36. Thank you

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