Jupiter II Control System

Jupiter II Control System is an intelligent distributed I/O system developed by Harsco Rail. Jupiter II excels by genuinely distributing application intelligence and processing to the nodes of its control network that completely sidesteps issues of network bandwidth. The fully scalable nature of Jupiter makes it possible to apply this powerful system to the largest and smallest of a wide range of products.

Built from the ground up to deliver unsurpassed diagnostic capability, the Jupiter II Control System is of vital importance and value to modern railroad maintenance operations.

Performance:

Delivers accurate, repeatable results
Effective operator interface for computer-controlled applications including:
- Automatic ramping
- Super elevation
- Zeroing of references
- Continuous cross level monitoring
- Reduces risk of electrical malfunction and operational downtime

Innovations:

Comprehensive Diagnostics
Simplified Electrical Control System
Improved Realibility
Scanable Platform Machine software reports errors when they occur
Improved data management
Decreased downtime

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Comprehensive Diagnostics

All output channels detect and report short circuits
All output channels detect and report open circuits
Output channels monitor and display load current in Amps
All digital I/O channels include status LED indicators
Module status is monitored and reported in the case of failure
Network communication is monitored and reported in case of failure
Graphical diagnostics screens available

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Simplified Electrical System

Reduction of wires and wire terminations
Use of quick disconnect cables
Shorter wire runs
Similar module types and cables are interchangeable

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Improved Reliability

Operating temperature -40 to +70°C
IP67 rated
Fully potted
Molded cables

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Scalable Platform

Utilized on most Harsco Rail equipment
Common hardware and schematics
Fully potted
Simplified training