R2 Series Signalling Logger

Railway-grade remote condition monitoring for signalling assets and infrastructure

The Lyrra R2 Series Signalling Logger is a rugged, railway-grade remote condition monitoring system designed for continuous monitoring, diagnostics and performance analysis of railway signalling assets. Supporting point machines, axle counters, track circuits, relays, power supplies, UPS systems, point heating and environmental sensing.

Lyrra Signalling Logger
16-bit
ADC Resolution
100 kS/s
Sampling Rate
IP68
Ingress Protection
90-264V
AC Input Range

Key Features

Built for demanding trackside environments

Platform product for railway signalling condition monitoring
Suitable for points, axle counters, track circuits, relays, power & auxiliary systems
High-resolution, high-speed analogue data acquisition
Wide-range AC, high-voltage DC and 24 VDC power inputs
Robust protection against surges, transients and wiring faults
Opto-isolated digital inputs for signalling interfaces
High EMC immunity compliant with EN 50121-4
Industrial sealed enclosure to IP68

System Architecture

Modular Platform
Industrial Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 carrier architecture
Local Processing
On-board data acquisition, timestamping, buffering, triggering & event capture
Time Correlation
Accurate timestamping of analogue and digital events
Communications
Ethernet and cellular connectivity (configuration-dependent)

Technical Specifications

Engineered for high-performance signalling diagnostics

Digital Inputs

  • Opto-isolated field inputs
  • Suitable for 24 V signalling interfaces
  • Individual channel filtering and protection
  • Tolerant of wiring faults & transients

Analogue Inputs

  • High-resolution voltage, current & sensor monitoring
  • Single-ended or differential modes
  • Direct interface to signalling diagnostic ports
  • Transient suppression on all channels

Power Outputs

  • 24 VDC auxiliary outputs for sensors
  • Resettable fusing & short-circuit protection
  • Reverse polarity & overload protected

Analogue Data Acquisition

ParameterSpecification
A/D Converter TypeSuccessive Approximation (SAR)
Resolution16-bit
Channel Configuration8 × single-ended, or 4 × differential (software selectable)
Input Voltage Ranges±1 V, ±2 V, ±5 V, ±10 V
Maximum Input VoltagePower On: ±30 V  |  Power Off: ±20 V
Input Impedance>1 GΩ
Input Bias Current±200 pA (typical)
Bandwidth (-3 dB)220 kHz
Sampling Rate (Internal)1 S/s to 100 kS/s
Sampling Rate (External)Up to 100 kS/s
Conversion Time9.8 µs per channel
Input CouplingDC
Crosstalk–70 dB (DC to 10 kHz)

Power Supply

ParameterSpecification
Primary PSUTML_20124 industrial AC/DC module
AC Input Range90–264 VAC
DC Input Range (Wide)100–375 VDC
Auxiliary DC Input24 VDC nominal
Internal DistributionRegulated 24 VDC rail with per-channel fusing

Enclosure & Environmental

ParameterSpecification
EnclosureAllied Moulded AM864
Ingress ProtectionIP68 (6P-rated): submersible 24 hrs at 1.8 m
Cable EntryIP68-rated cable glands
ConstructionIndustrial polycarbonate
EMC StandardEN 50121-4

UL

  • UL 508A
  • UL 50 / UL 50E
  • Enclosure Types: 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P, 12, 13
  • File No. E120175

IEC / EN

  • EN / IEC 60204-1 — Safety of machinery
  • EN / IEC 60529 — IP ratings

Environmental

  • RoHS Directive compliant
  • EN 50121-4 — Railway EMC

Applications

Comprehensive monitoring across railway signalling infrastructure

Point Machine Monitoring

  • Normal vs degraded movement profiling
  • Detection timing analysis
  • Increasing mechanical resistance & wear
  • Correlation with temperature & usage

Axle Counter Monitoring

  • Channel voltages & reference levels
  • Evaluation and message waveforms
  • Intermittent or marginal fault behaviour
  • Non-intrusive condition assessment

Track Circuit Monitoring

  • Feed and receive signal observation
  • Voltage stability & margins
  • Intermittent shunting or environmental effects
  • Long-term circuit performance trending

Relay Monitoring

  • Pickup and drop-away timing
  • Contact bounce & stability analysis
  • Detection of degradation over time

UPS & Power Supply Monitoring

  • Battery charge & discharge behaviour
  • Supply stability & disturbance events
  • Power infrastructure degradation

Track Temperature Monitoring

  • Rail & ambient temperature measurement
  • Correlation with signalling performance
  • Seasonal reliability analysis

Typical Applications

  • Railway signalling asset monitoring
  • Point machines, axle counters & relay interfaces
  • Track circuits & associated power supplies
  • UPS and signalling power systems
  • Trackside diagnostics & fault investigation
  • Long-term performance trending & predictive maintenance