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Ground Brush Failure Detector

Ground Brush Failure Detector

GBFD

The Ground Brush Failure Detector (GBFD) monitors the current of up to two (2) power lines and provides a status output for each of them. The GBFD detects low current events on normally high current conductors to inform the train monitoring system of ground brush failures.

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Highlights

- Dual-power line current sense
- Fully Waterproof
- Strong enclosure for very harsh environments (can be installed under the car)

Service Proven

GBFD1

OEM : Alstom

Transit Authority : BART

Project : D & E Series

San Francisco

Overall dimensions

Length X Height X Depth
8.50” X 3.12” X 1.56”

Models & features

Part Number Base

GBFD1

Operating Voltage

37.5VDC

Current Detection Level configurable

X

Number of Channels

2

Number of Inputs

2

Number of Status Outputs

2

Load Voltage per Channel

1000VDC

Load Current per Channel

100A

Part Number Base

GBFD1
Operating Voltage : 37.5VDC
Current Detection Level configurable : X
Number of Channels : 2
Number of Inputs : 2
Number of Status Outputs : 2
Load Voltage per Channel : 1000VDC
Load Current per Channel : 100A

X = Included, O = Optional, F = Factory Configurable

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