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Bsg. antr. 9 Point Machine

with Internal Locking
Throwing points reliably

efficient rail solutions

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Bsg. antr. 9 Point Machine

The solution for efficient
railway operations
Point machines are an important factor in the safety of rail services. They need
to operate with precision, be reliable and withstand high loads. It is precisely
these properties which are featured by the Bsg. antr. 9 point machine with
internal locking. The state-of-the-art and tried-and-tested solution from
Siemens Transportation Systems for points of all models and gauges
can be used for all types of interlockings.

Robust design – durability Benefits at a glance Universally applicable –

wide range of variation
The Bsg. antr. 9 point machine is ● Environmentally friendly since
a product which guarantees you a no hydraulic oil is required The Bsg. antr. 9 point machine
high level of operating reliability on ● Compatible with all known with internal locking is versatile
account of its robust and compact controls and power supplies and flexible in its usage:
design. This robust point machine ● Easy-to-install ● for points of all types and gauges
has proved itself by its durability in a ● Reliable ● with moveable frogs
wide range of different applications ● Maintenance-friendly ● for short- and long-distance traffic
and climatic conditions. It can thus ● Short maintenance periods, ● for centralised or decentralised
be used in short- and long-distance hence only brief interruptions control
traffic by all rail operators worldwide. in operations ● temperature range of –40 °C
Another benefit is its short main- ● Durable to +70 °C
tenance periods resulting from its
The Bsg. antr. 9 point machine opens
robust design.
The Bsg. antr. 9 point machine up a whole series of additional appli-
efficiently and reliably performs cations and possibilities. Besides flex-
High level of availability – tried-
the following functions: ibility, operational reliability and a
and-tested operational reliability
high level of availability, the Bsg.
Heavy-duty, reliable points are a ● operation of points antr. 9 point machine also offers
decisive factor for optimal line ● retention of point blades in their customer-specific advantages of
utilisation. Particularly in view of end positions interest to demanding rail operators.
the increasing requirements facing ● fail-safe locking of points Why not benefit from these advan-
modern railways – for example in ● electrical indication of throwing tages:
long-distance traffic where very high operations and point blade end
positions to the interlocking ● variable use through configurations
speeds on turnouts are no longer
● opening of the trailing clutch tailored to requirements
a rare phenomenon. Even in short-
when points are trailed and trans- ● low level of power consumption
distance and freight traffic, extreme-
mission of a points trailed indica- ● vandal-proof construction with
ly high loads are generated and
tion to the detection facility robust cover
impact the points.
● throwable during power failure
The high-quality components used (crank handle)
by Siemens enable a high level of ● direction of movement reversible
availability to be attained and hence during throwing operations
increase the efficiency of rail services.
The mean time between failures
(MTBF) of the point machine is
around 220,000 hours.
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*) Dimensions are only applicable for Bsg. antr. 9, type-A3.

All dimensions are stated in mm.

Individual and flexible The rotary movement of the motor

Technical data
is converted into the straight move-
The design of the Bsg. antr. 9 point
ment of the gear racks via transmis- Motor
machine permits its use in geograph-
sion gearing. The operating rods are 400 V AC, 3-phase*
ical-circuitry, electronic and electro-
driven by the gear racks. They trans-
mechanical interlockings. Throwing force
mit the movement of the gear racks
3,500 N ± 500 N, 5,500 N ± 500 N
Various versions are available to the point blades.
depending on the customer’s require- Retention force
Detector slides monitor the end posi-
ments: ≥ 4,500 N, ≥ 7,000 N
tions of the point blades. The detec-
● trailable or non-trailable tor slides are linked to the detector Trailing resistance
● for right-hand or left-hand rods which are in turn connected to 7,000 N ± 1,000 N,
mounting the point blades. Only when the 10,000 N ± 1,000 N
● with or without point detectors point blade end positions have been
Throwing stroke for trailable
● various types of motor reached, locking of the points has
version
● variable throwing stroke been proved and the positions coin-
94 mm, 122.5 mm, 132 mm,
● variable throwing force cide, do the detector slides permit
163 mm
● variable throwing time an end position indication via the
switching assembly. Throwing stroke for non-trailable
Reliable mode of operation version
References 62 – 94 mm, 94 – 143 mm
Robust mechanics and a low level
of susceptibility to faults combined Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Throwing time for 143 mm
with a long service life and short India, Indonesia, Netherlands, throwing stroke
maintenance periods speak for Norway, Pakistan, South Africa, < 6 s (depending on customer’s
themselves. Sweden, Turkey requirements)
All components are accommodated Rated current
in a cast-iron housing with a key- ≤ 2.5 A*
locked, hot-galvanised sheet-steel
Starting current
cover. Parts which need to be
≤ 10 A
checked during interlocking
inspections and maintenance Weight
work are easily accessible. approx. 180 kg
The point machine housing Degree of protection
conforms to degree of protection IP43
IP43. The cover has a built-in lock.
Temperature range
–40° C to +70° C
*Further standard types available on request
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Reg. No. 001239 QM

Siemens AG
Transportation Systems
Rail Automation
P.O. Box 3327
D-38023 Braunschweig, Germany

Phone: (++49) (5 31) 2 26-28 88

Fax: (++49) (5 31) 2 26-48 88

[email protected]
www.siemens.com/transportation

Printed in Germany
PPG128 312023 PA02051.0
Order No.: A19100-V100-B706-V1-7600

The information in this document contains general

descriptions of the technical options available, which
do not always have to be present in individual cases.
The required features should therefore be specified
in each individual case at the time of closing the contract.