Auxiliary Supply Points (ASP’s)
Product description
Baldwin & Francis design and manufacture robust, high quality ASP’s and are a renowned supplier of these to the UK Rail Industry. Due to their reliability and ease of installation, B&F ASP’s are installed across the UK network. Each ASP is designed and built to the customers bespoke requirements with B&F offering support through the entire project life cycle (from extensive/detailed design assistance, site support, install and commission, maintenance).
Key features
- Robust, high quality design
- Long service life, high reliability and reduced maintenance
- Quality Switchgear
- Up to 3 power sources
- Ensures power continuity in the event of any power source failure
- Compact design
- No need for containers/buildings
- Can incorporate UPS as required
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Technical Specifications
| Mains Supply Voltage | 230V single phase, 400V 3 phase, 400V TP&N, & 650V single phase & 650V TP&N |
| Outgoing Supplies | 230V to 650V single or 3 phase |
| Signal Supply Protection | Overload and short circuit via MCCB, fuses or electronic protection relays. Insulation monitoring. Auto – Reclose equipment can be fitted where required. |
| Remote Monitoring control | PLC, RMU and remote digital signals as required. Local annunciator panel as required. |
Customisable
- Can be installed in brick built trackside buildings & GRP housings
- SCADA monitoring and remote control facilities available
- Baldwin and Francis relocatable custom container type trackside housings for mains/DNO and traction incomer switchboards
- Mobile Generator Incomer as third level back up available
- Monitoring and control marshalling cubicle with or without PLC
- Can be supplied as a completely integrated system incorporating UPS’s and Diesel Generators – depending on line
- Made to order – designed and engineered to meet customer project requirements
- Separate battery rooms
- Forced ventilation (or air-conditioning if required), with full noise attenuation
Completed Projects
Core Valley Lines Transformation Project
The Core Valley Lines (CVL) programme of works forms a significant part of the South Wales Metro project with a budget to both improve and renew existing assets. As part of these improvements, B&F were contacted to supply various signalling power control equipment and supporting services to ensure continuity across the project; initially starting with the supply of GRP ASP units at Aberdare and Merthyr Tyfdil.
East Coast Main Line DNOs
The East Coast Main Line improvement project is a 5+ year long project to enable faster, quieter and more environmentally friendly trains to run between Edinburgh and London. As part of these improvements, B&F were contacted to supply various DNO Cubicles across the route.
Kings Cross Remodelling Project
A major part of the East Coast Upgrade by Network Rail was a multi-million-pound investment in renewing track, signalling and overhead line equipment at King’s Cross.
B&F Expand Rail Capabilities to Subways
The subway, which carries millions of passengers each year, is one of the oldest subway systems in the world. This brownfield project would see a complete transformation including the provision of a brand-new Integrated System with new Rolling Stock, Depot Equipment, Construction Works and Fixed Equipment.
The Trans Pennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
As part of TRU project, a multi-billion-pound long-term railway infrastructure project that will improve connectivity in the North of the UK, various improvements and renewals are being completed across the North.
Northumberland Park DNO Cubicle
As part of the WAML upgrade project, B&F supplied GRP DNO to the client who required a 2 week turn around due to unforeseen complications.
Wessex Route Project
The Wessex rail upgrade project is a longstanding project with an investment of £2bn to improve the railway infrastructure from across the South West and into London.
Maintenance
All Baldwin and Francis equipment is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. We offer several maintenance solutions to suit your specific means.
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