NFORCE
Optimizes adhesion/traction effort and other various locomotive operations.
There's no such thing as obsolete when it comes to NFORCE.
Locomotives that are manufactured today feature improved adhesion, greater reliability, better diagnostics capabilities, and enhanced features over pre-microprocessor locomotives.
Our NFORCE Control System uses the latest technology to allow aging locomotives to be upgraded to a level of performance comparable to their modern counterparts.
Features
At the heart of On Track Control's NFORCE is a powerful microprocessor that controls the various locomotive systems. The NFORCE system is a modular concept, allowing functions to be added later without changing the entire system.
NFORCE's primary features include:
Main generator control
Transition control
Field shunting control
Advanced wheel slip/creep control
Traction motor management
Motoring & dynamic braking control
Speed indicator drive
Automatic sanding control
NFORCE's optional features include:
Vigilance system
Slow speed control
Idle limiting control
J1939 CAN communications
Engine governor control
Radiator shutter & cooling fan control
Air compressor control
Automatic ground relay reset
Battery charging regulation
Contactor & relay control
Traction motor cutout control
NVISION operator interface display
Load meter control
NGAUGE fuel monitoring
NCOMPASS wireless system
Benefits
Our NFORCE control system offers a wide suite of benefits to your operations, including:
Advanced wheel slip/creep control increases dispatch adhesion which results in higher starting loads and greater gross tons per miles freight haulage. Additionally, reductions in wheel slips and spins help prevent excessive wheel wear, traction motor stress, and rail damage.
Motor management software calculates heat build-up in the traction motors and monitors the loading, while logging motor stall alarms based on software calculations. Power is reduced as needed to prevent costly traction motor damage and on-line failure.
Reduce electrical cabinet relays by up to 75%. NFORCE's reduced need for relays (thus fewer crimp connections) results in fewer failures that result from poor connections, broken wires, and faulty relays.
Quickly perform and display self-load tests in real time, which can be displayed on the optional NVISION Operator Interface Panel, and displays voltage, currents, and horse power directly onto the screen for immediate verification of correct locomotive loading to ensure road service locomotives operate at full power and maximum efficiency.
Optional integrated slow speed control operations are designed to run in a notch position that guarantees adequate traction motor cooling. This prevents costly damage from excessive heat build-up in the traction motors when loading in low speed operations. With an integrated system, the need for a separate– and costly– slow speed control system is eliminated.
Optional electronic engine temperature control. NFORCE eliminates existing water manifold temperature switches and replaces them with a reliable solid-state sensor. Cooling fans are cycled to maximize operating life.
Optional integrated idle limiting control reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. By monitoring locomotive operating parameters, NFORCE automatically shuts down and restarts the engine during idle times.