Alstom Transport

48, rue Albert Dhalenne

93482 Saint-Ouen Cedex FRANCE







MAJOR REFERENCES
(Since 2004)
Italy: Rome Terminal, Milan-Venice
Line, Milan-Bologna Line
Sweden: Botniabanan High Speed
Line
Norway: Oslo Central Station,
Stavanger Terminal, towards Narvik Line
Greece: Ska Station
Denmark: Ballerup Station
USA: CSX, Dart, FEC, GoTransit,
KCS, Marta, MBCRs Lines











GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Alstom Transport developed the MET Point Machine in Italy, MET means Manovra
Elettrica in Traversa.
The MET point machine is an electromechanical in sleeper (or in tie) point machine
(switch machine in USA). In sleeper means that the mechanism (mechanical gears, rail
fastening and motor) is integrated in a single box within the sleeper connected to a motor
in a second box outside the track. .

APPLICATION
The MET is a non trailable point machine, ideal for use in High Speed Lines although it
is designed for all types of railway lines. A trailable version of the MET is available upon
request.

THE BENEFITS
A service proven product, certified in: Sweden, Norway, Italy, USA
Suitable for high speed lines (certified in Italy for train speeds of up to 300km/h) and
high density lines
A modular product with provision for configuration to different types of rail profile and
cant
Allows automatic tamping of the ballast for easy infrastructure maintenance work
Reduces maintenance on the switch turnout area significantly
Eliminates wayside clearance issues (sections of railway lines in tunnels, underground
and on viaducts)
m width


SMARTWAY
TM

MET Point Machine



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THE MAIN MECHANISMS








TECHNICAL KEY FEATURES
> Functional

The MET provides the main functions for a point machine
(motorization, locking and controlling) with the following
features: independent and direct locking for each blade (each
blade is directly and physically blocked without using rods or
other devices).
The MET is designed for actuation by either relay logic or
computer-based interlocking.
An electronic controller is available on the MET to optimize
current consumption over the different operations phases.

> Configuration

The electronic controller enables to set up the point machine
in the most flexible way: a serial interface port is available to
configure machine parameters.
Left and right configurations are no longer necessary.

> Environment

Operating conditions
Operating temperature -40C to 70C

Compliant with the following standards
EN60529 IP 30 protected against solid foreign bodies
EN50155/2001 electronic equipment used on rolling
stock
EN61373/EN50155 sinusoidal vibration, random
vibration, shocks
EN50155 insulation level, dielectric test, low
temperature test
IEC600068 temperature cycle
EN 50125-1 humidity, altitude
EN 50121-3-2 Immunity, emission
NF F 16-101-102 fire, smoke
EN50129 SIL 4 functioning safety










> Electrical & Mechanical

Standard power supply 230 VDC 230 VAC 10 %
Weight 450 kg
Size (mm) 300(w) x 415(h) x 2600(l)

> Safety & Reliability

Switching time 3.5 seconds
Safety stroke 40 mm
Main Drive stroke 285 mm
Locking Unit stroke 75 to 160 mm
Detection loss stroke 8 to 14 mm
Thrust 0 - 10 000 N
Trailing force 40 000 N
Locking force 100 000 N
Gauge tolerance 1431 1490 mm

Low Mean Time To Repair: less than 20 minutes
High reliability: 20 years or 500 000 switches
Robust design and laboratory tests to guarantee performance
under heavy duty conditions
Great stability of the entire switch panel thanks to the
integration of the mechanism
No need for mechanical clutch thanks to the electronic thrust
limitator
Condensation flooding safe and drainage designed to prevent
water collection
Electronic diagnostic function locally available via LED and
Serial port
Synchronization of multiple point machines turn out
movement

> Maintenance

The MET allows the tamping with standard machine
eliminating the manual tamping work.
The MET does not request regular maintenance (no clutch)

SMARTWAY
TM
MET Point Machine