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Engineering of overhead contact line systems

When engineering overhead contact lines for mass tran- Data processing
sit and main line services, we combine the calculations Inputs
of our Sicat® Master IT tool with our extensive systems – Material data
know-how. This ensures that we obtain an optimum result – Environmental data
that meets all of your requirements perfectly. – Operating conditions
– Track data
Features – Catenary parameters
yy Increasing efficiency and reducing sources of errors Processing
thanks to standardized and automated work processes – Updating of master data
yy Improved design quality – Structuring of the project
yy Reduced time expenditure for project engineering – Creation of catenary designs
– Acquisition of track data
yy Flexible adaptation to local conditions and technical
– Engineering of the catenary
requirements – Automatic and manual assignment of material
yy 3D data model for processing of level and height infor-
Outputs
mation
– Graphical outpout
– Layout diagrams
– Cross-sections
– Longitudinal sections / catenary dips
– Pole and catenary lists
– Material lists
– Data transfer
 Areas of application
Sicat Master supports the most important phases of engi- When it comes to actual engineering of the overhead con-
neering processes for mass transit and main line services. tact line, the combination of our IT tools and the know-
how of our engineers ensure a consistently high level of
Preliminary project engineering makes it possible to pro- engineering quality. The planning documents necessary
duce documents that are needed for preparation the bid. for material procurement and for the structural measures
are also drawn up in the process. Furthermore, this cre-
ates the basis for high installation quality and logistics
support for maintenance.

Structure of engineering
The planning and engineering of overhead contact line
projects is explained by the program structure of Sicat
Project management
Master.
Customer data Project Calling of the Managing of
modules database All data, such as general data relating to materials and
type of construction, customer data or project planning
data, are stored in central databases and can be updated
Project engineering with the aid of master data editors.
Process data module Track layout module
Project management
Material data Creation of new
track layouts
Project management is the central part of the program in
which general project data are organized, customer data
Environmental Import of existing
are managed and project engineering functions are initi-
data track layouts ated.

Project engineering
Operating
conditions
For project engineering itself, there are the ‚Process data‘,
‚Track layout‘ and ‚Catenary design‘ modules.

Catenary design module Process data module

Positioning Drawing of Creation, editing and Process data are specified values for the project engineer-
of poles catenary systems deletion of overhead ing and are stored on the project level. In the process
contact line projects
data, all the parameters, such as dimensions, materials
and their constants, ambient conditions etc., are assigned
to the types of catenary and contact line construction.
Outputs During project engineering, these values are then used to
calculate the design of the required overhead contact line
Graphical Pole and Materials lists Data transfer
outputs catenary lists
system.

The types of overhead contact lines that conform to

interoperability requirements, such as Sicat HA and
Sicat SA, as well as the standard types used by Ger-
Sicat Dynamic Sicat Candrop Sicat Matlog man Rail (DB AG), such as Re250 and Re330, are stored
Dyn. Simulation: together with their respective characteristics in the pro-
Cantilever and Component selection
Interaction of panto-
graph and overhead
catenary calculation and material logistics cess data as a standard feature. In addition, new types of
contact line contact line can be created here, for example, for custom-
izing purposes.
Connected programs ot the Sicat software product family

Programmstruktur Sicat Master

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Track layout module
The track layout data –a three-dimensional description
of the track pattern – are important starting data for the
engineering of contact lines. The track layout description
plays a crucial role in the quality of project engineering
and the system to be designed.
The track layout data can be recorded as follows:
yy Entry according to Gauss-Krüger coordinates by means
of
yy a structured text file
yy graphic dialog box
yy data import from the DB AG geometrical information
system (DB-GIS)
yy Copying from dxf files Process data module: Editor for environmental data
yy Transport planning software (ProVI, Nova)

An extensive library of points with standard point designs

facilitates entry of data. In addition, the import of track
elements from dxf background images with coordinates
and location parameters is possible.

Catenary design module

On the basis of the track layout data and the process
data, the overhead contact line system is planned in the
catenary design module. A large number of functions and
diverse forms of display support the engineer in this pro-
cess:
yy Functions for creating, editing and deleting overhead
contact line elements
yy Catenaries
yy Attachment points
yy Poles
yy Cantilevers, multiple-track cantilevers
yy Tunnel supports
yy Cross spans and yokes
yy Switches, insulators, connectors, section insulators Track layout module: Editor for track elements
yy Traction power lines
yy Display of cross sections
yy Calculation and display of catenary dips
yy Creation and editing of traction power lines (reinforce-
ment cables / feeder lines and return lines)
yy Insertion of section insulators and tensioning devices
from an extensive library
yy Functions for automated dimensioning and labeling

Calculation algorithms, such as the algorithms for longi-

tudinal span length optimization and for the definition
of reusable catenary installation blocks, ensure efficient
project planning and engineering. Furthermore, they per-
mit the analysis of the static loads on poles together with
their built-on parts.

Catenar y design module: Display of cross section

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Outputs

There are diverse options for output of the data.

yy Layout plans, cross sections and longitudinal sections of
catenary dips can be imported into CAD programs in the
dxf format.
yy Pole lists, catenary lists, quantity data and similar are
used for project logistics and can also serve as the basis
for maintenance work.
yy Material lists with automatic selection of Siemens parts
(manual selection of customer specific parts if neces-
sary)
yy 3D train simulation

Export 3D view incl. train simulation

Interfaces to other IT tools complete integration in the

project engineering process.

Based on the catenary and environmental parameters

from Sicat Master and also additional pantograph param-
eters, Sicat Dynamic simulates the dynamic interaction
between pantograph and contact line with the help of a
special mathematical model.

Sicat Candrop uses the track geometry and pole locations

imported from Sicat Master to calculate production lists
for cantilever and dropper manufacture.

Sicat Matlog provides support in the component selection

and in material logistics and, thanks to its interface to
Sicat Master, is always up-to-date with the latest state of
the project engineering process.

Extract of material list generated in Sicat Master

Siemens AG
Sector Infrastructure & Cities
Division Smart Grid
Rail Electrification
Mozartstraße 33b
91052 Erlangen
Germany

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www.siemens.com/rail-electrification

© Siemens AG 2014

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