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Railhead A&E Bid Spec | Locomotive Digital Video Recorder (LDVR) Systems
Why Railhead LDVR Systems Are Your Mission-Critical Choice
Railhead’s LDVR systems are engineered for the relentless demands of rail operations. With over 3 years of proven in-field use, they offer unmatched reliability and modularity with forensic-grade video intelligence. Compliant with FRA Regulation 49 CFR Part 229 and AAR 5702.
- Certified Compliance: FRA 49 CFR Part 229, AAR 5702, S9401, NDAA 889, EN50155, EN50121, FCC, CE, MIL-STD 810G
- Plug-and-Play: Auto IP camera detection
- Forensic Video: Digital watermarking and encryption
- Crash-Hardened: 12+ hours CHMM recording
- Remote Monitoring: GPS, wireless, health status
- Modular Design: Upgrade without overhaul
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Detailed Specification Overview
- Railroad-Grade Design: Secure video recorder system for reliable capture and secure archiving.
- Modular Approach: Enables future device and capability additions without core system replacement.
- Independent Component Replacement: Any individual component can be replaced without affecting others.
- Proven Fielded Use: Minimum of 3 years of proven operational use on rail locomotives.
- User Management: Supports customer-structured user groups and permissions to prevent unauthorized access or downloads.
- Remote Connectivity: Network-capable for remote access to live video, recorded video download, system health status, and logs. This capability can be added at installation or later.
- Digital Authenticity: Features digital fingerprint technology for video file authenticity.
- Time & Date Stamping: All downloaded data includes a time and date stamp, capable of synchronization with GPS and other time clock sources.
- High-Definition Resolution: Capable of 4K HD resolution for each camera.
- Simultaneous Operations: Supports simultaneous capture of two recording streams and one live stream.
- Camera Capacity: Supports up to 16 individual cameras.
- Robust Housing: Moisture, dirt, and vandal resistant. Offers industry-standard LSI mounting options.
- Fanless Operation: Requires no internal cooling fan, even across its full temperature range.
- Wide Operating Temperature: Functions reliably from -40°C to +70°C.
- Dual Drive & RAID Technology: Features dual drives for maximized storage or mirrored recording for backup, utilizing RAID technology.
- Digital IP-Based System: Fully digital IP-based, supporting digital IP cameras.
- Flexible Downloads: Supports firmware upgrades, configuration files, and secure video downloads via Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
- Operational Indicators: Equipped with visible LED error indicators for cameras, drives, GPS, and CHMM for daily operational verification.
- Direct Computer Interface: Features an interface for direct computer connection.
- Power Resilience: Capable of nominal input voltage from 24VDC to 110VDC, with overvoltage and transient protection, ensuring normal recording during momentary power losses without data loss or reset.
- Digital IP Camera Support: Designed to support digital IP cameras.
- Automatic Configuration: Automatic detection and configuration when a camera is plugged in (plug-and-play).
- Flexible Storage Drives: Features dual independent drives for flexible storage configuration or mirroring.
- FRA-Compliant CHMM: Crash Hardened Memory Module (CHMM) is fully compliant with FRA 49 CFR Part 229 and IEEE 1282.1-2013.
- CHMM Capacity: Minimum of 128GB with capacity up to 1TB for the CHMM.
- CHMM Requirements: Standard MCU 5 – LSI rack-mountable, with a heat tolerance of minimum +85°C, and capable of recording a minimum of 12 hours of video.
- License-Free Management Software: Includes license-free LDVR management software with an unlimited-use license for unlimited installations and users.
- Digital Watermarking & Encryption: Software provides digital watermarking and encryption for proof of authenticity and chain of custody tracking suitable for court-worthy evidence.
- Multi-Level User Access: Designed for multi-level user groups with varying permissions.
- Flexible Video Access: Allows downloading and live viewing directly from the LDVR unit onboard without removing the hard drive. Also supports viewing and downloads from a removed hard drive via a standalone desktop drive reader.
- Intuitive Video Selection: Provides an easy-to-use method to select video by specific dates, times, and camera channels.
- Streaming Capabilities: Capable of streaming a minimum of 3 streams, each with configurable FPS, resolution, and motion triggering settings.
- Synchronized Video Export: Ability to export all video channels into a single file, synchronized with available audio.
Advanced Audio Capabilities
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Dual External Microphones: Supports up to two external microphones.
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Bell and Horn Capture: Specifically designed for recording bell and horn sounds.
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Optimal Audio Fidelity: Microphones are capable of being mounted in a variety of locations for optimal audio capture.
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Rugged Enclosures: Each microphone may be housed in a NEMA weatherproof enclosure and is resistant to dirt, dust, and moisture.
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EMI Shielding: Microphone enclosures are EMI shielded to prevent interference from external magnetic fields.
Unwavering Support & Warranty
Standard 2-Year Warranty
All system devices come with a minimum 2-year warranty period.
On-Site Training & Installation:
Supplier provides system, software, product, and installation training for end users at the railroad's location.
Unique Device Identification
Each component includes unique identification (serial number, manufacturer name, part number).
Rapid Test Report Turnaround
Supplier provides test reports proving performance and compliance within five (5) days of request.
Custom Integration & Expandability
Looking to integrate with specific onboard devices like GPS, wireless communications, network devices, train remote monitoring systems, or event recorders?
Railhead’s LDVR system is built to integrate seamlessly with your existing and future railway infrastructure. Our modular design and robust connectivity options support advanced functionalities and third-party systems.
Extensive Integration Capabilities
Designed to integrate with GPS, wireless communications, network devices, train remote monitoring systems, event recorders, and other applications.
Flexible Expansion
Capabilities can be added at installation or in the future.
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