SWITCH MACHINES FOR GROOVED RAIL

AND T-RAIL TURNOUTS

CSV 24 - ELECTRIC SWITCH MACHINE

CSV 34 - MANUAL SWITCH MACHINE

 RELIABLE COOPERATION & INNOVATIVE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
CONTEC – HIGH-TECH SOLUTIONS POWERED BY COMPETENCE

Since 1986 CONTEC Transportation Sys-
tems offers system solutions for light rail
and heavy rail systems. Thanks to long
term project experience the CONTEC
team has gathered substantial know-how
within Germany and world wide.
With large capacities in R&D, design and manu-
facture, customer orientated solutions are
developed and manufactured in-house using
latest technology. Beside switch machines
and interlocking systems, our team of spe-
cialists covers design and manufacturing of
individual special solutions as well as pro-
ject management and installation services.
CONTEC is your reliable partner for light
rail, heavy rail and industrial railway sys-
tems. Our list of customers includes:
Deutsche Bahn AG, BVG Berlin,
Intalliance Hannover, SW Frankfurt,
RNV Mannheim und Heidelberg,
AVG Karlsruhe, Bremenports Bremerhaven,
BLT Basel, Bernmobil, Linz Linien,
Trambus Rom, Metro do Porto,
VMR Phoenix, Soundtransit Seattle,
RATT Timisoara, MURCO Mashhad,
EURO Esfahan, Metro Taipei.

Today and tomorrow the CONTEC team is

bound to one promise: The satisfaction of our
customers defines our success. Our expertise
is based on our long term customer relations.

CONTEC GmbH
Founded in 1986 Sales-Management

Focus Railbound Transport Managing Director Holger Puetz

Sales Manager, Germany Bernd Friedhoff
Products light rail, heavy rail and industrial
Project Sales Manager, Export Helmut Beierlein
railway systems
Export Markets world wide

LI G H T R AIL HEAVY RAIL I N D U S T R Y S E R V I C E S

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CSV 24
THE BENCHMARK FOR LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS

The CONTEC CSV 24 is setting the benchmark Maximum reliability under most ex-
for grooved rail and T-rail switch machi- treme conditions and the compatibility with
nes in light rail systems. other systems are making the CSV 24 the
primary choice for initial installation or re-
With an overall switch machine height of
trofits into existing railway environments.
180 mm (7 inches) only, CONTEC is
able to offer a very low profile de-
sign allowing the installation on top of
a regular wooden or concrete tie or con-
crete slab. Simple time-saving installation
and maintenance procedures guarantee
highest operating efficiency and low life
cycle costs (LCC).

The modular design makes the switch ma-

chine available for installation on the main
line as well as in depots.

CSV 34
THE OPTIMIZED MANUAL SWITCH MACHINE

The switch machine CONTEC CSV 34 was
designed for manually operated grooved
rail and T-rail turnouts. The set-up of the
machine is clearly structured, easy to under-
stand and very effective.
environments, reducing the maintenance
required and therefore minimizing the asso-
ciated costs.

The standard version of the CSV 34 is based

on proven mechanical components which
are installed in an earth box, crossable
by individual traffic, or equivalent devices
to complete new or existing turnouts.
We only process high quality material
proven for long term use in rough railway

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 CSV 24

THINK MODULAR

A NEW DIMENSION IN SWITCH MACHINE TECHNOLOGY

The watertight stainless steel box of the

switch machine CitySwitch CSV 24 has
outer dimensions of approx. 1000 x 550 x
180 mm (40 x 21.5 x 7 inches). All mecha- LOW LCC LIFE CYCLE COSTS
nic, hydraulic and electric components
are installed into this very low profile box. The watertight box of the CSV 24 switch
machine as well as all external compon-
The compact outline – particularly the low ents are made of stainless steel.
height of the CitySwitch CSV 24 – opens
a wide-spread field of applications for Every mechanically strained part is made
all kinds of grooved and T-rail turnouts, of special steel - inductive hardened. Even
whether new or already in service. after a test with more than 1 million cyc-
les under load the components have still
The CSV 24 is perfectly suitable for instal- been within manufacturing tolerance!
lation in residential areas, as noise emission
is far below other light rail switch machines In addition, all hydraulic components are
on the market. combined in a Mono-Block Drive Unit. No
pipes, hoses or fittings.
There are already more than 600 CSV 24
switch machines in world wide operation
due to the convincing features – just 3
years after introduction into the market.

YOUR NO. 1 CHOICE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

The compact design simplifies the instal-
lation - also into existing earth boxes of
other vendors. Besides, the CSV 24 is plug-
and-play compatible with all available
control systems and power supply volta-
ges ranging from 24 to 750 V AC and DC.
Customizing the switch machine is easy.
Supplementary to the basic CSV 24 with
spring setting device various add-on modu-
les like separate detector rods and internal
(trailable) locking devices are available. Single components or modules can
Thanks to the fully modular structure all add- be replaced quickly and easily
on modules can be retrofitted at a later date. with few tools, resulting in less
required maintenance and
For turnouts with switch rods, connecting reduced costs.
the switch points or for moveable point
frogs, a prism locking device is avail-
able. All locking principals are EBA (German
Federal Railway Association) approved.

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 VERSIONS
CSV 24

Standard:
36 – 100 mm (1.4 – 4 inches) throw, adjustable without retrofit
Compact:
for installation in 900 mm (35 inches) or 1000 mm (40 inches) gauge,
36 – 50 mm (1.4 – 2 inches) throw, adjustable without retrofit
Oversize:
80 – 160 mm (3.15 – 6.3 inches) throw, adjustable without retrofit

ADD-ON MODULES
CSV 24

Typ Locking Device Detector Rods Drive Manual Operation

w/o with w/o with w/o Electro- Electro- Fully Hydraulic Both
Hytraulic Magnetic manual assist
CSV 24 O KV O P O EH EM M H MH
All add-on modules can be retrofitted at any time.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
CSV 24

tested with 1 million cycles under load

extreme low profile – height only 180 mm (7 inches)
approved acc. to AK 6 for LRT max speed applications
easy installation
low noise emission
Mono-Block Hydraulic Drive
LI GH T R A IL
low demand for maintenance
all locking parts and strained parts made from
low wear material
rods and all external parts made of stainless steel
watertight stainless steel box , acc. to IP 67

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 CSV 34

THE MANUAL SWITCH MACHINE

FOR GROOVED RAIL AND T-RAIL TURNOUTS

BE IN TRIM FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY

The manual switch machine CSV 34 is

operated by a recess connected to the OUR COST-CUTTING CONCEPT FOR YOU
setting lever of the machine or by the ve-
hicle trailing through the turnout. The CSV When developing the CSV 34 the main

34 is available for installation into track, targets were: maximum reliability and

starting with 900 mm (35 inches) gauge. low maintenance operation. Bushings and

By changing the position of a single compo- bearings are equipped with latest

nent, the switch machine can be converted wear-resistant components. Using high

from standard to automatic return operation. quality material like stainless steel
and inductive hardened steel underli-

The maximum throw is 80 mm (3.15 in- nes the high quality of the CSV 34.

ches), respectively 120 mm (4.75 inches).

The switch machine is clearly structured,
simply and effectively designed. Two coil
springs are provided to secure the points PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
in the end positions and to push the points CSV 34

into a chosen end position after trailing. manual setting by a recess acting
directly on the mechanical system

Mechanically separated adjustable end posi- force locking of both points

tion dampers allow for high trailing speeds.
trailable

double-spring setting and

Similar to the CSV 24 type there are add-on holding device
modules available for the CSV 34: two se-
stainless steel connecting parts
parate detector rods to monitor the position with two universal joints each
of the points and a roller locking device for
maintenance free bushings
increased holding force in the end position.
for standard and automatic
return applications

adjustable hydraulic dampers for

smooth setting of switch points,
individually adjustable for either
direction

L I G H T R AI L ADD-ON MODULES
CSV 34

Basic Module Roller Lock Detector Rods Damper

w/o with w/o with with w/o with

CSV 34 O V O P P O D

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INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING
AND 24 h Service

CONTEC´S WORLD WIDE SERVICE

Our professional team is available for you at

any time for world wide service and design
projects: installation, commissioning and
maintenance of CONTEC switch machines
and interlocking systems.

For CONTEC it is a question of good customer

service to complete all projects in time, ent-
rusted to us. As on-time service and trouble
free operation especially in light rail systems
with high train frequency are of extreme
importance, our service team is available
24 h a day. Within 24 h a specialist is at
your service to assist getting the system
back into service. CONTEC spare parts
are also available on a 24 h basis.

Strong partnerships, e.g. the cooperation

with VAE, enable the CONTEC team to of-
fer any kind of turnkey system solutions.

S E R V I C E S

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Project: Heidelberg – RNV

Task: Supply of CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M for installation into grooved rail turnout
with extraordinary high traffic load

Special design features: Installation into existing earth box HW 40, gauge: 1000 mm,
Motor voltage 750 V DC / identical wiring as per magnetic drive

Project: DVG Duisburg, Stadtwerke Frankfurt

Task: Supply of CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M for T-rail turnout S 49 and grooved rail turnout Ri 59

Special design features: No modification or changes of T-rail track structures allowed. The switch machine is
either positioned on the concrete ties with special stock rail fastening traverses, or in
an earth box (grooved rail turnout); insulated design; four-wire-control with 400 V AC.

Project: Hannover - Intalliance

Task: Supply of CSV 34 O-O-D – trailing speed 40 Km/h in automatic return mode
Supply of CSV 24 O-O-EH-M

Special design features: Installation into existing earth box type BV 38; adjustable damper; full depth grooved
rail turnout design, gauge 1435 mm
Installation into existing earth box type HW 40, gauge 1435 mm

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Project: Köln – KVB
Task: Supply of CSV 34 O-O-D for installation into new T-rail turnout S 49 R = 300 m

Special design features: non-reversing mode, with guaranteed minimum flangeway gap

Project: Rom – Trambus

Task: Design, supply, installation and commissioning of the extension of depot Via Prenestina /
turnout control system TCS 300 / switch machines CSV 24 O-P-EH-M and CSV 34 O-O-D

Special design features: Supply and integration of axle counters for optimized track occupation / installation
of switch machines inside and outside of the gauge

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 LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS

EXPERT OPTIMIZED TECHNOLOGY FOR EXPERTS

CONTEC offers switch setting devices und
turnout control systems. Based on long-term
experience gathered in national and inter-
national projects, CONTEC stands for safe
and reliable technology. Our system solution
package for public transport can be inte-
grated into existing networks at any time.
During design and planning our main fo-
cus is to exactly meet with our client‘s
expectations and needs. Installations,
commissioning and maintenance training is
performed by our experienced specialists.
MODULES
CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M - mainline
CSV 24 O-(P)-EH-M - depot
CSV 34
Turnout Control System TCS
for mainline and depot applications

Control Center - Mainline and Depot

CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M - MAINLINE

Upper speed range: CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M

is approved for maximum mainline
speeds. The locking mechanism is certified
according to safety class AK 6 and EBA
approved in full accordance with DB stan-
dards. Due to its well proven technology,
CSV 24 KV-P-EH-M offers highest levels
regarding safety and reliability.
CSV 24 O-(P)-EH-M - DEPOT
Lower speed range: CSV 24 O-(P)-EH-M
is specifically designed for depot appli-
CSV 34
cations. The turnout tongues are spring
loaded held in end position; therefore,
Reliability by experience: CSV 34 offers
the switch machine is fully capable for
safe holding and setting characteristics,
trailing as standard operation. After trai-
taylorised to the needs and conditions of
ling, the switch machine is ready for
the respective tramway and metro systems.
the next operation immediately.

Holding force and trailing are adjustable

as per system‘s specification and require-
ments.

The optional detection and roller lock

modules guarantee for full-range adapta-
bility to all requirements of any system.

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 TURNOUT CONTROL SYSTEM TCS - MAINLINE AND DEPOT

Approval according to safety class AK 6/

SIL 3: TCS controls and operates switch
machine systems of all kinds in signalling CENTRAL CONTROL CENTERS FOR MAINLINE AND DEPOT
systems for railbound public transport.
Monitoring and controlling: the digital projec-
tion of the entire net system allows monito-
ring at any time and guarantees an optimum
of control with multiple options: semi- and
fully automated, or operator controlled.

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