Railway Equipment 9258-0202 Quick Start Manual

Universal snow detector system

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MODEL 9258-0202
UNIVERSAL SNOW
DETECTOR SYSTEM
The RAILWAY EQUIPMENT Co® Universal Snow
Detector System is a free standing unit that
features the ability to monitor air temperature, rail
temperature, and moisture conditions to control
equipment dependant on these conditions. The
system includes an externally powered moisture
and rail temperature sensing unit that has wireless
communication to the main system.
RAILWAY EQUIPMENT Co
Instruction Manual for Digital
Universal Snow Detector
System
Railway
15400 Medina
Plymouth, MN 55447 
(763) 972-2200
(763) 972-2900 Fax
Email: mail@rwy.com
®
Equipment
Co.
Rd. 

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  • Page 1 MODEL 9258-0202 UNIVERSAL SNOW DETECTOR SYSTEM The RAILWAY EQUIPMENT Co® Universal Snow Detector System is a free standing unit that features the ability to monitor air temperature, rail temperature, and moisture conditions to control equipment dependant on these conditions. The...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2  Wireless Rail Temp/Snow Detect ..................8  4.0  DRAWINGS ..........................9  4.1  Universal Snow Detector System ..................9  4.2  Wireless Rail Temp/Snow Detect ..................10  5.0  LIMITED WARRANTY ....................... 11  P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 3: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Also, read the warnings, cautions, and notes in Table 1. Failure to observe the warnings and cautions can lead to equipment damage or personal injury. If you have any questions concerning the manufacture, design, function, installation, operation or maintenance, contact Railway Equipment Company before proceeding. Table 1. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Symbol...
  • Page 4: Operation

    Model 9258-0202 OPERATION The model 9258-0202 Universal Snow Detector System is equipped to detect moisture, monitor air temperature and rail temperature. Once certain conditions are reached the unit will turn on the necessary outputs. The Universal Snow Detector System is housed in a water tight enclosure and features a removable WAGO connector to install input power, additional moisture detectors, and output wiring.
  • Page 5: Module Features And Components

    This section describes the features and components that are on the Snow Detector module. Pin 1 Pin 1 Snow Snow Output 1 Head 1 Head 2 12 Position WAGO Connector P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 6: Digital Display

    SETPOINT ___ F(C)- Rail temperatures above this set point will cause the Rail Temp Relay to energize. The rail temp set point can be adjusted between -40°F (-40°C) and +250°F (121.1°C). Default is 80°F. P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 7: Push Buttons

    TEMPERATURE – Indicates that the air temp is below the air temp set point. This also indicates that AUX RELAY 1 is on. P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 8: External Wiring Connector

    The Rail Temp Relay will be energized when the rail temp is above the set point. When the Rail Temp Relay is on, an indicator LED will illuminate on the relay. P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 9: Toggle Switch

    N.O.) and OUTPUT 1 COMMON Table 2  TOGGLE  REMOTE  AMBIENT greater or less  SWITCH  SENSOR  than AIR TEMP SETPOINT?  OUTPUT 1  ON  1  less than (<)  OFF  1  ON  ON  1  greater than (>)  OFF  1  ON  1  less than (<)  OFF  OFF  0  ON  greater than (>)  0  P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Input and output fuse protection is provided. Wireless or wired snow detectors can be used. Wireless Rail Temp/Snow Detector Input power 120VAC at 1 AMP P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 11: Drawings

    Universal Snow Detector System – Instruction Manual Model 9258-0202 DRAWINGS Universal Snow Detector System ITEM  P/N  DESCRIPTION  1  9258‐0202  Universal Snow Detector System  2  9258‐0051  Snow Detector Board  3  9806‐0100  Communication Board  P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 12: Wireless Rail Temp/Snow Detect

    Universal Snow Detector System – Instruction Manual Model 9258-0202 Wireless Rail Temp/Snow Detector ITEM  P/N  DESCRIPTION  1  9227‐0080  Wireless Remote Rail Temp and Snow Detect  P/N 9258-0202 REV. C, 2/10/14 © 2012 RAILWAY EQUIPMENT CO.
  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Railway Equipment Co., Inc. (“Railway”) warrants all of its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship when used under specified operating conditions and within specified limits. Railway’s warranty shall extend for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment to the original purchaser.

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