Electronics Catalog: Propulsion Controls
Electronics Catalog: Propulsion Controls
Electronics Catalog: Propulsion Controls
CATALOG
PROPULSION & CONTROLS
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DESIGN STANDARDS
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considered a top priority for NRE to continuously improve the quality of our
products and services to meet and exceed customer requirements.
We design and manufacture high quality, highly reliable products for customers
across the globe.
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TABLE OF
contents
2 NFORCE NHANCE, Cables, Control Boards, Sensors, Axle Speed Equipment, Panels
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18 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
NFORCE The NFORCE Control System uses the latest technology specifically to allow aging locomotives to
be upgraded to a level of performance matching that of their modern counterparts. The heart of the
NFORCE Control System is a powerful microprocessor that controls the various locomotive systems.
The NFORCE System is based on a modular concept, in which functions can be added later without
changing the entire system.
NHANCE The NHANCE Control System uses the latest technology to allow aging DC
and SW locomotives to be upgraded to a level of performance matching OPTIONAL FEATURES
that of their modern counterparts. The system is designed for four- • Vigilance System
axle locomotives using the 74V batteries to excite the Main Generator,
• Slow Speed Control
providing consistent locomotive performance, increased reliability through
reduction in high maintenance components and greatly improved all • Idle Limiting Control
weather tractive effort. • J1939 CAN Communications
• Engine Governor Control
• Radiator Shutter & Cooling Fan Control
STANDARD FEATURES OPTIONAL FEATURES
• Air Compressor Control
• Increased Adhesion • Operator Interface Display
• Smoother Excitation • Ambient Based Traction Motor Protection • Automatic Ground Relay Reset
• Main Generator Excitation & Protection • Battery Charging Regulation
• Field Shunting Control (if equipped)
• Commutator-Type Load Regulator • Contactor & Relay Control
assembly no longer required • Traction Motor Cutout Control
• Time Based Traction Motor Protection
• Advanced Wheel Slip/Creep Control • NVISION Interface Display
• Automatic Wheel Slip Sanding Control • Load Meter Control
• Integrated Diagnostics
• NGAUGE Fuel Monitoring
• NCOMPASS Wireless System
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CABLES
CONTROL BOARDS
DBM Board
Part # 580-0037-000
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SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Current: 1000 Amps peak | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection, 62.5
amps/mA, unipolar Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Current: 2000 Amps peak | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection, 125
amps/mA, unipolar Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
DC Voltage Sensor
Part # 775-0004-000
Measures DC voltage across the main generator or differential
voltage across a pair of traction motors.
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Voltage: 0 to 1700 Vdc | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire connection, 108.75
volts/mA | Isolation Voltage: 20,000 Vdc | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F
to +158º F)
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200 Amp Current Sensor PART ATTACHMENTS
Part # 775-0007-000
Electrical Connection
Measures DC or AC (true RMS) current flow from devices such as the Part # 057-0005-000
main generator field and battery charging.
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Current: 200 Amps peak | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection, 15.3
amps/mA, unipolar Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
NRE is not an authorized distributor, nor is otherwise associated or affiliated with Wabtec* /
Q-Tron* / Quantum* / Siemens*. However, NRE does represent that its NRE replacement parts,
components, subsystems and services are compatible with these brands.
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PANELS
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Signal: Six 200 mV/2000 amp inputs | Output Signal: Six 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire connection,
125 amps/mA | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire connection | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C
(-40º F to +158º F) Scaling: 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire connection | Monitoring: 8,000 amps @ 20 mA |
Braking: 1,143 amps @ 20 mA
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Voltage: 68 to 80 Vdc | Control Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F) | Maximum Output Current: 80 Amps
SPECIFICATIONS
Resistance: Sixteen 1,500 Ohms, 10 W, 1% Resistors | Output: N/A
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
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Current Transducer Panel (6 Channel) PART ATTACHMENTS
Part # 905-0001-000
Electrical Connection
Used to provide power for up to 6 current transducer sensors, which are Part # 057-0005-000
used to monitor various current sources of the locomotive.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Signal: Six 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire inputs | Output Signal: Six 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire outputs
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Signal: Twelve 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire inputs | Output Signal: Twelve 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire outputs
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Signal: Eighteen 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire inputs | Output Signal: Eighteen 4 to 20 mA, 2-wire outputs
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
NVISION
Part # 902-0001-000
The NVISION Display Panel allows the user to interface with the NFORCE
Control System, providing valuable troubleshooting and diagnostics tools.
SPECIFICATIONS
Communication Ports (1): RS-232 port for interfacing to NFORCE | Man-Machine Interface:
4-line by 40-character backlit LCD alphanumeric display screen, 5 button keypad
Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
Shunt Panel (8 Channel) AC Voltage Panel (2 Channel) Slow Speed Setup Panel
Part # 775-0019-000 Part # 775-0025-000 Part # 715-0006-000
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NLIMIT The NLIMIT Idle Control Module, or Automatic Engine Start/Stop (AESS), reduces fuel consumption
and exhaust emissions by monitoring locomotive operating parameters and automatically shutting
down and restarting the engine during appropriate locomotive idle times. The heart of the NLIMIT Mod-
ule is a powerful microprocessor which is based on a modular concept, in which functions can be added
later without changing the entire system. It’s compact design allows for flexible installation in a variety of
locomotive cabinets regardless of manufacture and vintage.
OPTIONAL FEATURES
• Load Shedding, which eliminates repeated – and unnecessary – engine restarts
resulting from a low battery voltage condition by turning off battery loads such as
the locomotive headlights and air conditioners
• Electronic Engine Temperature Control, which eliminates existing water manifold
temperature switches, replacing them with a reliable solid-state sensor. Cooling
fans are cycled to maximize operating life.
• High Idle Control, which helps maintain operational engine temperature in
inclement weather.
• Low Idle Control, which provides additional fuel savings when the locomotive is idle,
and awaiting an NLIMIT engine shut down.
• Additional recording functions such as locomotive kilowatt-hour or locomotive
speed and distance.
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CABLES
CONTROL BOARDS
NLIMIT Board
Part # 580-0015-000
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ASSEMBLY & SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Operating Voltage: 74 Vdc | Output Signal: Single amplitude, single frequency alarm –
approximately 96 dB | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Range: -100º C to +200º C (-212º F to +392º F) | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection,
18.75º C (37.75º F/mA) | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +125º C (-40º F to +257º F)
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Input Current: 200 Amps peak | Output Signal: 4 to 20 mA, 3-wire connection, 15.3
amps/mA, unipolar Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C (-40º F to +158º F)
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NLIGHT The NLIGHT, lasting over 50,000 hours, has LED light elements which use less energy to
provide similar or brighter lighting compared to traditional lighting.
NLIGHT
Part # 909-0001-000
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Operating Voltage: 74 Vdc @ 130 mA | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +70º C
(-40º F to +158º F) | Light Output: Approximately 535 Lumens (roughly equivalent to 50 watts)
with white, yellow, blue, red and amber lens filters
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NGAUGE The NGAUGE is built on GWR technology– “Guided Wave Radar”. A high speed pulse is launched
down the probe, reflects off the surface of the liquid and returns back to the probe, where the total
flight time of the pulse is calculated, and thus the level is measured.
Liquid level/volume is shown on a digital display using user defined units (gallons, liters). The sensor is
customized to the exact tank dimensions, and programmed with overfill alarms.
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NCOMPASS NCOMPASS answers the questions “Where are my mobile assets, how are they
performing, and how are they being used?” NCOMPASS places location and
operational information at your fingertips. NCOMPASS utilizes components hardened
for the industrial environment, assuring you excellent performance and availability.
NCOMPASS wireless technologies now enable all types of assets to be connected
throughout most of the world. NCOMPASS systems come with a complete wireless support
infrastructure (WLAN, GSM, & Satellite).
GLOBAL POSITIONING
• This system is equipped with an embedded Global Positioning System
(GPS) Module.
– Can provide current location details
– Past location tracking data
– Geofence functionality
– Tracking with mouse over details
UTILIZATION TRACKING
• Condition Based Monitoring
– Monitoring condition of locomotive equipment and relaying of information
• Customer settable listening intervals to poll units for items such as:
– Locomotive idle time (moving and stationary)
– Utilization history (mileage, kilowatt hours, throttle duty cycle, odometer)
– User searchable NFORCE fault logs
– Fleet status mapping
NCOMPASS NOTIFICATIONS
• Customer settable alert functions allow you to select items which will
notify you by SMS or email when active. Some of these items include:
– Geofence & boundary violations
– Excessive speed reports
– Engine restart failures
– Ground relay activations
– Low fuel when used with NGAUGE
– Alert on sensor threshold or state change (customer-settable)
– Remote Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates for both the NCOMPASS
board and the NFORCE CPU
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NTRACK System
Part # 921-0001-000
FEATURES
• Global positiong system (GPS)
• Past location tracking data
• Geofence functionality
• Tracking with mouse over details
• Web-based tools
• User settable listening interval options
• User settable alerts such as “Open Door”
• Durable construction with robust monitoring
• Long life self-contained batter for portable applications without
local power suck as intermodal containers
NCOMPASS Board (w/o SIM) NCOMPASS Kit (w/o Satellite, w/o SIM)
Part # 580-0076-000 Part # 901-K0097-001
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POWER
ELECTRONICS
FEATURES
Voltage Regulator Panel • Does not require calibration (74VDC nominal)
Part # 903-0002-000 (EMD) • Aux Gen Field over current protection (14 Amps)
• Software battery over voltage protection @ 80VDC
Part # 903-0023-000 (GE)
• Hardware battery over voltage protection @ 85VDC
This device is designed to replace the OEM Voltage Regulator Assembly • 500Hz PWM control
• +/- 1 volt regulation threshold across the engine throttle range
in the Auxiliary Generator field circuit. The Voltage Regulator (VR)
Panel monitors and regulates the auxiliary generator output voltage by
controlling auxiliary generator field current. As required, the VR varies
the auxiliary generator excitation level to produce the necessary auxiliary
generator output voltage level. Regardless of engine (and auxiliary
generator) speed variances, this voltage level must be maintained at
all times. The VR uses solid-state electronic components to regulate
auxiliary generator output voltage by turning the generator field circuit
On and Off using pulse width modulation techniques. The On time, in
relation to the Off time duty cycle, establishes the auxiliary generator
field current, which controls the auxiliary generator voltage. The VR uses
no mechanical parts, making it very reliable.
SCR Module
Part # 903-0010-000
This device converts the D14 three-phase power for the main generator
field excitation. The SCR consist of a three-phase bridge rectifier circuit
and related transient suppression circuitry. To obtain a controllable current
output one of the diodes in each leg of the bridge is replaced with a silicon
controlled rectifier. Drop-in replacement for EMD 8451653.
SPECIFICATIONS
Storage Temperature: -40º C to +60º C (-40º F to +140º F) | Ambient Operating Range: -40º C
to +50º C (-40º F to +122º F) | Input Signal: D14 alternator three-phase | Output Signal: 0-150
Amps DC
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LVPS III 22Kw,
ALSO AVAILABLE
240VAC, 27 & 74VDC outputs
LVPS IV 12Kw, 480VAC, 27 & 74VDC outputs
Part # 903-0012-000 Part # 903-0009-000
The LVPS has been designed to provide two isolated power supplies LVPS 20Kw, 240VAC, 74VDC output ONLY
(74VDC and 27VDC) from the AC output provided by a single genset. Part # 903-0015-000
2 separate power conversion “channels” are provided, 1 for each voltage.
The front end rectifier, DC bus, and control electronics are common for
both DC outputs. 2 transformers are each driven with its own H-bridge
primary and used to implement the 2 separate DC outputs.
EFI 645/710
Part # 919-001-000
NRE’s complete line of EFI systems gives you several options to choose
from when deciding to upgrade your engine to modern electronic fuel
injection. Our EFI systems provide excellent throttle response throughout
the RPM range along with smooth engine operation. They also offer the
potential for improved fuel economy by making the engine more efficient.
NRE’s EFI systems are the most complete systems available on the
market, giving you everything you need to add powerful and efficient fuel
injection to your system. All of these systems are EPA tested to deliver
proven-performance results. Finally, NRE offers a dedicated support staff
to assist you and answer any questions. NRE EFI systems offer you the
most value for your dollar!
DC CHOPPERS
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ADDITIONAL
PRODUCTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Speed Indicator Storage Temperature: -40º C to +60º C (-40º F to +140º F) |
Part # 908-0005-000 Ambient Operating Range: -40º C to +50º C (-40º F to +122º
F) | Input Voltage: +74 VDC, ±15V (locomotive battery source)
The Speed Indicator is a multi-function, microprocessor-controlled | Speed Signal Input: Pulses per wheel revolution (PPR) square
speedometer designed to provide all of the requirements for accurate wave, 5-12V minimum amplitude of various input signal
types. 20, 60 or 120 PPR optical or other input. | Display:
locomotive speed indications. Imperial units, 3 digit display
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Dynamic Brake Hatch
Mounted on Long Hood Frame. Eight Grid Resistor Boxes. Two Blowers.
Inverter Protection Resistance. Cable Assemblies.
Auxiliary Generator
One 3-Phase Pilot Exciter Assembly. Develops 74 VDC at all speeds.
Brushless AC Generator. Voltage rectified by 3-Phase, 6 Wave Diode
System. Nominal Output of 18kW at 55VAC.
BENEFITS
100% New Power Assembly | Improved Fuel Economy | Reduced Oil Consumption
Longer Product Life Cycle | 2 Year Warranty
Electrical Cabinets
State-of-the-art electrical cabinets with quality looming and termination
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Tier 0+ Emission Kits
Tier 0+ Emission Kits by NRE is currently being marketed to the rail and
marine industries. The new kit meets and exceeds the new emission
standard requirements of the new Environmental Protection Agency
regulations for diesel locomotives effective as of January 2010.
KIT COMPONENTS
Emission KIT-E
• Kit Part # NRE8-645E
• Kit Part # NRE12-645E
• Kit Part # NRE16-645E
Emission KIT-E3
• Kit Part # NRE8-645E3
• Kit Part # NRE12-645E3
• Kit Part # NRE16-645E3
• Kit Part # NRE20-645E3
Emission KIT-E3B/C
• Kit Part # NRE8-645E3B
• Kit Part # NRE12-645E3B
• Kit Part # NRE16-645E3B (specify TS or SS upon ordering)
• Kit Part # NRE20-645E3B
• Kit Part # NRE16-645E3C
Emission KIT-F3B
• Kit Part # NRE8-645F3B
• Kit Part # NRE12-645F3B
• Kit Part # NRE16-645F3B
Emission KIT-MUI
• Kit Part # NRE12-710MUI
• Kit Part # NRE16-710MUI
MOTORS
NR-761
NR-764
NR-D-29
NR-D-31
D-87BTR
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A HISTORY OF
SOLID GROWTH
NRE continues its history of solid growth using its highly skilled workforce and
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to provide quality products and services
to its customers worldwide. Founded in 1984 by Lawrence Beal, NRE has
grown to encompass fifteen facilities and affiliates making it the world’s largest
independent supplier of new and remanufactured locomotives; new and rebuilt
mechanical materials; electrical components; technical support and field services.
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