Uses and Applications of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Cable

What is Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake?

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic brakes are a modern braking system for railways that offers improved performance than the normal pneumatic brakes. The cable based ECP brake specifications were adopted long back in the year two thousand and they are being revised by applying some specific technical developments. Electronically Controlled Pneumatic braking system enhances the performance of the transit products by using an electronic signal as a means of communication while maintaining the pneumatic system to supply the braking energy.

Special Features of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake Cables

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Cables are widely used for rapid transit products in demanding environments. The ECP brake cables can safely operate under the temperature range of minus 45°C to minus 100°C.

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake cable is constructed with conductors made out of 8 AWG soft stranded tinned copper. Insulation is achieved by using 125°C rated Cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO). It allows flexible stripping and routing through high temperature areas. The shielding is provided with overall tinned copper braided shield designed to reduce EMI and RFI. The cables have a jacket with heavy duty neoprene which offers excellent low temperature performance.

Applications of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake Systems

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake Cable is designed for installation of both under and between freight cars. The basic ECP specification for brake system control enhances braking capability over single line air only equipment. The benefit of ECP brakes over the conventional system is that stopping distance gets reduced. These cables meet all AAR specification S-4210 requirements.

Industry Standards and Approvals to Look for

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic cables conforms to all major national and international technical standards of the industry such as AAR S-4210, Flame Test: IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr), IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr) and VW-1.