Train Event Recorder

The Arrowvale Electronics OTMR, on train data recorder provides a complete record of essential vehicle information. This driving cab recorder, like an aircraft black box flight recorder, records each state change of all monitored signals.  Data recording takes place in secure non-volatile electronic memories with journeys of more than eight hours duration easily accommodated.

Arrowvale Electronics Sign Multi-million Pound Contract With Porterbrook Porterbrook Leasing and Queen's Award Winners Arrowvale Electronics of Redditch have signed a multi-million pound deal that will see the supply and fitment of Arrowvale's On Train Data Recorder (OTMR) to 900 of Porterbrook's vehicles. read more

 

Arrowvale Electronics Completes Contract For On Train Data Recorders Alex White, Operations Director for Porterbrook Leasing said "Porterbrook is extremely pleased to have achieved the fitting of OTMR across its operational fleet within the agreed timescales". The contract, was for Arrowvale to supply over 1000 OTMR units, and sees Porterbrook's fleet become fully compliant with Railway Group Standard GM/RT2472 "Data Recorders on Trains - Design Requirements".read more

Complete Rail Transportation Solutions 

With an enviable history in the rail industry and a reputation for innovative problem solving, Arrowvale is a leading supplier of rail safety equipment, railway hardware, railway infrastructure, products and services within the EEC.

Design and product solutions provided thus far include On Train Monitoring Recorder (OTMR), Drivers Safety Device ( vigilance unit) (DSD), Drivers Interface Unit (DIU), Software Development, Programming and Upgrades, National Radio Network (NRN) (Radios, speakers, antennas, power supplies (PSU), Global Positioning Systems GPS, Memory Cards, Interface Cables, Speed Indicators, Track-Side Equipment, Solid State Lighting and De-Icing Equipment. 

Rail Safety Information

On train recorders record essential vehicle information. Input signals that may be recorded by the OTMR for use in SPAD incidents and for general management analysis include:

  • Speed
  • Time
  • Distance
  • Direction
  • PWM
  • Brake position
  • Traction power
  • Wheel slide
  • Wheel Slip
  • DRA (Drivers Reminder Appliance) operation
  • AWS (Automatic Warning System)
  • AWS bell
  • AWS horn
  • AWS cancel
  • Warning horn opperation
  • ATP (Automatic Train Protection)
  • TMS (train Management System)
  • TPWS (Train Warning and Protection System) 
 

Arrowvale Electronics

Based in the Midlands with easy logistic access to road, rail and air services. Arrowvale Electronics (AVE) is an established design and manufacturer.

Manufacturing capabilities include Printed Circuit Board; PCB, PWB, conventional and surface mount. Cab panels, looming, wiring, cable, harness, panel, assemblies. Cubicle, backwall, desk, luggage rack, seat bays, electromechanical and general assemblies.

Capabilities also include turnkey procurement, design, manufacture, inspection and full test services.

Services and products encompass Rail Group Standards, EN50155, EN50121, BS EN ISO9001 and other Quality Standards as required.