Track Geometry Measuring Trolley MEASLLEY IV User Manual

Track Geometry Measuring Trolley MEASLLEY IV
User Manual
Guangzhou south high-speed railway survey technology co., ltd
Guangzhou, China
MEASLLEY track geometric state measuring instrument
operation instruction
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Contents
Chapter I Overview .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 product description ....................................................................................................... 1
1.2 product features ............................................................................................................ 1
1.3 product performance .................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Mechanical performance index ......................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Electrical performance index ............................................................................ 3
1.3.3 Measurement accuracy index ............................................................................ 3
1.4 software license agreement .......................................................................................... 4
1.5 definitions of terms and symbols ................................................................................. 4
1.6 disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter II Equipment Assembly and Software Installation ....................................................... 7
2.1 Main equipment components of rail inspection trolley ................................................ 7
2.2 Assembly of rail inspection instrument ........................................................................ 9
2.3 Bluetooth connection between tablet PC and data processing unit ............................ 11
2.4 data analysis software installation .............................................................................. 14
2.4.1 software operation requirements ..................................................................... 15
2.4.2 software encryption lock installation .............................................................. 15
2.4.3 Installation of Microsoft Framework 3.5 ........................................................ 17
2.4.4 Installation of track inspection data analysis software .................................... 19
2.5 User authorization for car use .................................................................................... 21
Chapter III Preparation of Pre-measurement Data of Track Inspection Instrument ................ 23
3.1 Start the measuring software of rail inspection instrument. ....................................... 23
3.2 Establish operation items for detection lines .............................................................. 24
3.2.1 New Operation Project .................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 Modify operation items ................................................................................... 24
3.2.3 Delete operation items ..................................................................................... 25
3.3 Open the operation project of the detection circuit .................................................... 26
3.4 Enter horizontal curve parameters .............................................................................. 26
3.4.1 Basic Operation of Horizontal Curve Input Window ...................................... 27
3.4.2 Input Rules for Element Points of Horizontal Curve ...................................... 28
3.4.3 Operation method of inputting horizontal curve parameters........................... 29
3.5 Profile design parameters ........................................................................................... 31
3.5.1 Basic Operation of Profile Input Window ....................................................... 31
3.5.2 Input Rules of Profile Element Points ............................................................. 32
3.5.3 Operation method of input profile parameters ................................................ 33
3.6 mileage broken linked list .......................................................................................... 34
3.6.1 Basic Operation of Mileage Broken Linked List Input Window .................... 35
3.6.2 Input Rules of Mileage Broken Linked List .................................................... 36
3.6.3 Operation method of entering mileage broken linked list. .............................. 36
Chapter IV sets the measurement options of the rail inspection instrument. ........................... 38
4.1 System measurement parameters ............................................................................... 38

4.2 Track inspection tolerance .......................................................................................... 40
Chapter V Equipment Calibration ............................................................................................ 42
5.1 Equipment inspection ................................................................................................. 42
5.2 Sensor calibration ....................................................................................................... 43
5.2.1 Calibration of inclination sensor ..................................................................... 43
5.2.2 Calibration of displacement sensor ................................................................. 44
5.3 Modify the communication channel of the radio station ............................................ 45
5.4 Operation of replacing the data acquisition unit DPU or tablet PC of the trolley ...... 46
Chapter VI Track Static Measurement ..................................................................................... 48
6.1 Pre-preparation of track static measurement .............................................................. 48
6.2 Enter the track static measurement operation ............................................................ 48
6.3 Track static measurement options .............................................................................. 49
6.4 Track static measurement operation ........................................................................... 50
6.5 Track fine adjustment operation ................................................................................. 51
6.6 Other operating instructions ....................................................................................... 53
Chapter VII Analysis of Track Inspection Data ....................................................................... 55
7.1 Set the data directory .................................................................................................. 55
7.2 Load track inspection data .......................................................................................... 56
7.3 Smooth data analysis .................................................................................................. 58
Chapter VIII Simulation Adjustment of Track Fasteners ......................................................... 63
8.1 Set the tolerance of rail inspection analysis ............................................................... 63
8.2 Load the section data to be adjusted........................................................................... 63
8.3 Adjust the data table display content and curve display ............................................. 64
8.3.1 Set the display content of data table ................................................................ 65
8.3.2 Select the content of curve display. ................................................................. 65
8.3.3 Set the curve scaling ratio ............................................................................... 65
8.3.4 Setting the curve display benchmark............................................................... 66
8.4 Artificial simulation of fastener adjustment operation ............................................... 66
8.5 Automatically simulate fastener adjustment operation .............................................. 69
8.6 overall curve ............................................................................................................... 76
8.7 Data statistics.............................................................................................................. 78
8.8 Export data results ...................................................................................................... 78
Chapter IX Notes and Guidelines for Safe Operation .............................................................. 80
9.1 Scope of use of the instrument ................................................................................... 80
9.1.1 Scope of use .................................................................................................... 80
9.1.2 Disabled scope................................................................................................. 80
9.1.3 Use restrictions ................................................................................................ 81
9.2 Operating instructions ................................................................................................ 81
9.3 Safety Operation Instructions ..................................................................................... 82
9.3.1 Dangerous working environment .................................................................... 82
9.3.2 Other dangers .................................................................................................. 82
9.4 warranty service ......................................................................................................... 83
Chapter I Overview
1.1 product description
MEASLLEY rail geometry state measuring instrument (MEASLLEY rail inspection

instrument for short) is the second generation of static measurement vehicle for rail geometry
state of South High-speed Railway Measurement Technology Co., Ltd., and its measurement
accuracy is level 0.
MEASLLEY rail detector itself can detect the gauge and superelevation of the rail.
Equipped with a high-precision automatic total station, the external geometric state of the
track, that is, the absolute spatial position, can be statically measured, so as to complete the
fine adjustment of the rail when laying the rail row.
Gauge, superelevation and three-dimensional coordinate data of absolute space position
measured by MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument, etc., are analyzed by rail inspection data
analysis software, and the track of overrun section is adjusted by simulated fasteners, so that
the track smoothness of the tested section can meet the requirements of construction
specifications.
Please read this manual and the operating instructions of the total station carefully before
using MEASLLEY for measurement.
1.2 product features
1． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument is a frame with I-type double beams and double
T-type insulated rollers.
2． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument has independent walking and pushing
mechanism, which can be smoothly slided and pushed on the track to complete rapid
dynamic measurement.
3． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument adopts Panasonic full-rugged tablet computer
FZ-GI (meeting MIL-810G American military standard , IP65180cm drop) as the
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measurement data acquisition terminal, and the screen display resolution is 1920x1200,
which is visible in daytime and direct sunlight.
4． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument is equipped with high-precision sensors of
gauge and superelevation, which can directly and independently measure the
gauge,superelevation and internal geometry of the rail without external measuring
instruments.
5． A target prism mounting mechanism is arranged in the middle of the beam of
MEASLLEY rail detector. After the target prism is inserted and equipped with a
high-precision automatic total station, the track is statically measured and the rail is
finely adjusted.
6． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument is equipped with a large-capacity rechargeable
battery, which directly supplies power to rail inspection instrument and tablet computer,
and can be used continuously for about 30 hours after the battery is fully charged.
7． MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument adopts wired connection between its own
devices, which is stable and reliable. It communicates with the total station by radio
station and the reliable communication distance is more than 200m.
8． The contact ends and protruding parts of MEASLLEY's left and right rails have been
insulated according to relevant regulations, so as to ensure that the left and right rails do
not conduct with each other during implementation, and conform to the safe operation
regulations of rail inspection during line construction and line maintenance;
9． The walking wheel is made of ceramic wheel with good insulation performance, and
through precision machining, the rim runout is small and wear-resistant when walking;
1.3 product performance
1.3.1 Mechanical performance index
➢ Gauge measuring wheel route/accuracy: 1410 ~ 1470 mm/0.02 mm

➢ Superelevation measurement range/accuracy: ±200mm/±0.3mm

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➢ Height from prism center to rail top surface: 300±0.05mm

➢ Offset of prism center to fixed end: 740±0.2mm
➢ Overall dimensions: 1690mm×580mm×276mm
➢ Weight: 40Kg
1.3.2 Electrical performance index
➢ Battery capacity: 15Ah.

➢ Insulation performance: the insulation resistance between the guide wheel, the
measuring wheel itself and the surface of the most prominent part of the beam is 1.5 M
Ω.
1.3.3 Measurement accuracy index
measuring measurement
N project range accuracy remarks
o （mm）（mm）
Accuracy of zero With
±0.15
position temperature
compensation
Indication error ±0.30 function.
1 gauge 1410～1470
Range of three
Measurement ±0.15 measurement
repeatability results
Accuracy of zero ±0.15
position
level Indication error ±0.30
2 (superelev- Error of u-turn ±200 0.30
ation)
Range of three
Measurement 0.20 measurement
repeatability results
Indication error ±3.0

3 Transverse deviation of line Measurement static ≤1.5
repeatability circuit ≤1.5
Indication error ±2.5
4 Vertical deviation of line Measurement static ≤1.20
repeatability circuit ≤1.25

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1.4 software license agreement
The data acquisition software and data analysis software of MEASLLEY track geometric
state measuring instrument belong to commercial software, and the software intellectual
property rights have been registered and encrypted according to relevant national regulations.
Before using MEASLLEY, please confirm whether the software installation package,
software serial number and software dongle you have obtained are complete, so as to ensure
that you can obtain technical services such as normal use function, upgrade and maintenance
of the product. For the consequences caused by any infringement, we will keep the right of
legal investigation.
1.5 definitions of terms and symbols
✓ Internal geometric state of track: refers to gauge, superelevation, level, rail direction,
height, versine, distortion and gauge change rate.
✓ External geometric state of track: refers to the deviation of plane coordinates
(horizontal) and elevation (vertical) of the center line of track, left and right tracks
relative to the design line position.
✓ Gauge: the distance between the left and right rails at a position 16mm below the rail
top surface.
✓ Superelevation (horizontal): the difference between the elevations of the top surfaces of the
left and right rails, that is, the height difference of the track section slope direction at the
standard rail top distance of 1505mm, is the relative height difference between the top
surfaces of the left and right rails of the line.
✓ Left and right rails: based on the direction of increasing mileage.
✓ Fixed end: the side of the frame of the track detector without the gauge measuring
telescopic mechanism.
✓ Measuring end: the side of the frame of the track detector with the gauge measuring
and telescopic mechanism.

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✓ Guide rail: the rail on the side where the fixed end of the rail detector is close.
✓ Definition of superelevation sign: along the direction of increasing mileage, the right
rail is higher than the left rail, and the sign is positive, otherwise it is negative.
✓ Definition of horizontal symbol: along the direction of increasing mileage, after
excluding superelevation, the right rail is higher than the left rail, and the sign is
positive, otherwise it is negative.
✓ Definition of rail direction and versine sign: when the rail at the measuring point
bends to the right along the direction of increasing mileage, the rail direction and
versine sign are positive, otherwise, they are negative.
✓ Height symbol definition : when the rail bulges upward at the measuring point, the
height is positive, otherwise it is negative.
✓ Distortion symbol definition: in the direction of increasing mileage, the front right side
elevation is positive, and vice versa is negative.
✓ Symbol of center line and lateral deviation of left and right rails: right deviation is
positive, otherwise it is negative.
✓ Elevation deviation sign: it is more positive than the design value, otherwise it is
negative.
✓ Adjustment sign: opposite to deviation sign.
1.6 disclaimer
◼ The description in this manual does not represent any description of the
software and hardware configuration of this product.
◼ For the configuration of this product, please refer to the relevant agreement
and packing list of the corresponding product or consult the direct sales
personnel of the product.
◼ Our company and its affiliated companies are not responsible for any damage
or accident of this product caused by failure or man-made damage of spare
parts of non-original factory.

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◼ In the process of compiling this user manual, every effort has been made to
make the content correct and complete, but there is no guarantee that there
are no errors or omissions in this user manual. We will continue to optimize
and improve our products. For this reason, we reserve the right to modify
the products described in this user manual and the contents of this user
manual at any time without prior notice.
◼ If you find any discrepancy between the actual situation of this product and
this user manual during using this user manual, please call our technical
personnel or sales staff directly.

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Chapter II Equipment Assembly and Software Installation
This chapter will introduce the equipment components of MEASLLEY rail inspection
trolley, and explain how to complete the installation, disassembly and software installation of
the equipment components of MEASLLEY rail inspection trolley.
2.1 Main equipment components of rail inspection trolley
Configuration list of geometric state measuring instrument

serial
Product name model quantity unit Note
number
Rail inspection
1 MEASLLEY one platform
instrument
2 push rod XC161 one root Tray included
Absolute constant
SMR-381 corner =0mm
3 Target prism one individual
prism Leica constant
=34.4mm
Data acquisition
4 DPU one individual
unit
Protection level:
Panasonic FZ-G1 American military
5 FZ-G1 one platform
Tablet PC standard MIL-810G ,
IP65180cm drop
Reliable
RADIO communication
6 radio station one individual
DATALINK distance is greater
than 200m.

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7 battery XC101 2 individual Capacity: 147Wh
8 battery charger 16.8V/5A 2 individual 16.8V/5A
Suction cup
9 433M one root Connecting DPU
antenna
Battery-Total Station
10 Y-type cable I XC211 one root (5-pin
interface)-Radio
Applicable to
11 Y-cable II XC213 one root TS(M)30/50,
optional
DPU power
12 XC212 one root Battery -DPU
supply cable
Terminal power
13 XC516 one root Battery-Tablet PC
supply cable
14 packing chest MEASLLEY one individual
software
Terminal data
Installed on the
1 acquisition TrackInspCar one set
tablet at the factory.
software
Used for track

Track inspection
inspection data
2 data analysis RailDataAnalyze one set
analysis and fastener
software
adjustment.
Track inspection Track detection data

3 data checking RailDataCheck one set results can be
software recalculated.
Software USB interface for

4 Safenet SuperPro one set
encryption lock data analysis

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software
2.2 Assembly of rail inspection instrument
Tablet computer
External battery
Push rod and push handle
Data processing unit DPU Gauge measuring end
Guide rail side
Fig. 2-1 Schematic diagram of MEASLLEY track geometry state measuring instrument
structure

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Main supporting equipment of MEASLLEY track geometric state measuring instrument:
Leica 1201/TS15(16)/ Wireless data Suction cup

Corner prism
T(M)S30(50) transmission station antenna
Data processing
External battery cable jumper Tablet computer
unit DPU
Assembly operation before the rail inspection trolley goes on the road:
1） MEASLLEY frame is a non-dismountable integral structure, which does not need to be
assembled or disassembled when being taken out or put in the packing box;
2） When the trolley is on the track, first, the gauge measuring wheel at the measuring end of
the trolley (the side with gauge measurement expansion) is pressed against the inner side of
the rail, and then the trolley is pushed to the inner side, so that the measuring wheel at the
fixed end of the trolley can be put into the inner side of the rail on the other side. After being
placed, the trolley can be freely pushed on the rail;
3） Then insert the trolley push rod into the clamping position of the frame base and fix it,
and adjust the rotation of the push rod to a suitable position;
4） Finally, rotate the computer bracket to a suitable angle, and clamp the measuring tablet
computer into the bracket;

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5） Open the top cover of the trolley, put it in the battery box, connect the connecting line
between the main control unit and the battery, and open the main control unit;
6） The calibration of trolley inclination sensor is completed by the method of forward and
backward. At the same time, it is suggested to verify the measured data of trolley gauge with
grade 0 gauge. If there is a large deviation in the indicated value, the trolley gauge sensor
should be calibrated.
7） Hang the battery box on the tripod at one end of the total station, and connect the radio
station, total station and battery with Y-shaped cable. Open the total station to complete
leveling, station setting and other work;
2.3 Bluetooth connection between tablet PC and data processing unit
Bluetooth connection is adopted between FZ-G1 tablet computer and data processing
unit (DPU). Bluetooth pairing connection is completed on FZ-G1 tablet computer, and the
operation method is as follows:
1） Open the settings panel of Win10 system;
2） Open the [Equipment] panel;
3) Select [Bluetooth] device, make sure Bluetooth is on, wait for FZ-G1 tablet computer
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to automatically search for data processing unit (DPU), the device name is "MEASLLEY _
XXXX" (XXXX is the unique number of DPU with 4 digits), click MEASLLEY _ XXXX,
the pairing button will appear, click the pairing button, enter the pairing password "1234", and
click [Next]
4) Wait for the successful connection and pairing of the devices, as shown below.
5) Select Bluetooth device "MEASLLEY_xxxx", open "More Bluetooth Options", check

"COM Port", and remember the port number in the "outgoing" direction, for example, COM5,
and set the communication port to this port number in the car collection software.

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6) For a certain data processing unit (DPU), only one Bluetooth pairing connection is required,
and then open the set communication port directly in the software, and the FZ-G1 tablet
computer will automatically connect with the data processing unit through Bluetooth serial
port.
Please note: If the data processing unit (DPU) of the trolley is replaced, or the paired
FZ-G1 tablet computer is replaced, the original Bluetooth connection (if any) should be
deleted on the FZ-G1 tablet computer, and the connection should be paired again according to
the above steps 1) to 5), check the outgoing port number generated by the new Bluetooth
connection, and modify the communication port settings in the trolley acquisition software on
the FZ-G1 tablet computer.
Generally, the outgoing port number generated by the new Bluetooth connection will
continue to increase after the previous (virtual) port number, but it will not cover the previous
port number. If the Bluetooth connection is deleted and newly built for many times, the virtual
port number will become larger and larger. At this time, you can clear all the virtual port

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numbers according to the following methods: run the Windows system registry editor, find the
key value in the figure below, delete the key value (ComDB), and then re-establish the
bluetooth pairing connection to generate the virtual port number. Note: the bluetooth outgoing
port number of FZ-G1 tablet computer cannot be COM3 (the default SQL port of the system).
If the outgoing serial port is COM3, please delete the bluetooth connection and reconnect it,
and then the outgoing serial port will become COM5/COM6.
2.4 data analysis software installation
The FZ-G1 tablet computer equipped with the rail inspection instrument has installed the
acquisition software of the rail inspection instrument at the factory. The software only
provided to users is the rail inspection data analysis software and the software encryption dog.
The system installation disk directory of each car is as follows:

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The installation steps of data analysis software are as follows:

1） Install the encryption lock driver;
2） Install data analysis software. If you are prompted that Framework 3.5 is missing
when running the installation software, please exit the installation program of data
analysis software and choose to install dotNetFX35 before installing the data analysis
software.
2.4.1 software operation requirements
⚫ Memory: at least 4 GB, display: 1024 × 768 or more display adapters supporting
Windows operating system.
⚫ Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
2.4.2 software encryption lock installation
Track data analysis software must be inserted into the software dongle before running,
so the dongle driver must be installed before running the software.
1． Plug the dongle into the USB interface of the personal computer, and confirm whether the
red light of the work instruction on the dongle is on;

2． Find the "encryption lock" directory in the installation disk, run the Sentinel Runtime.msi
installation program, display the installation program interface shown in Figure 2-3, and
click "Next >" to continue;

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Figure 2-3
3． The installation license confirmation interface appears, as shown in Figure 2-4. Select the
first option "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click "Next >" to continue.
Figure 2-4
4． Click "Install" to start the installation. Please wait for the installation to complete.

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Figure 2-5
5． After installation, the interface shown in Figure 2-6 will be displayed, and click Finish to
complete the encryption lock installation.
Figure 2-6
2.4.3 Installation of Microsoft Framework 3.5
If you are prompted that. NET Framework 3.5 is missing when running the installation
software, please exit the installation program of data analysis software and choose to install
dotNetFX35.
1. Find the "dotNetFX35" directory in the installation disk, run the dotNetFX35setup.exe

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program, display the installation program interface as shown in Figure 2-7, and click
"Install >" to start the installation;
Figure 2-7
2. Wait for the installation process to end (this installation package does not need to be
networked).
Figure 2-8
3. When the installation is complete, click "Exit".

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Figure 2-9
2.4.4 Installation of track inspection data analysis software
1．Find the "Data Analysis" directory in the installation disk and run DataAnalyzeSetup.msi
2．Display the initial installation screen and click "Next".
Figure 2-10

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3．A dialog box appears as shown in Figure 2-11, which shows the default installation folder.
If you want to change the installation path, please click "Browse" button to select or create
the installation folder, and then click "Next".
Figure 2-11
4．The dialog box shown in Figure 2-12 is displayed. After confirmation, click "Next" to
start the installation.
Figure 2-12
5．Wait for the system to complete the software installation. After the installation, prompt the

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user that the software has been installed, and click "Close" to complete the data
acquisition software installation.
6．Plug in the dongle and click the "DataAnalyze" icon on the desktop to open the data
analysis software. If the dongle is not inserted, the following prompt appears:
2.5 User authorization for car use
User authorization is required when the rail inspection trolley is used, and the user
authorization is authorized to the rail inspection trolley by the authorization code. Every
legitimate user can obtain the use authorization code of this rail inspection trolley from the
dealer. Operation steps of user authorization are as follows:
1） Turn on the DPU power supply of the track inspection trolley and run the trolley
acquisition software;
2） Select "Help"/"About" menu to check the equipment number (red circle in the figure)
and submit it to the dealer.

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3） The dealer gives the authorization code of the equipment;

4） Select "Help"/"User Authorization" menu, fill in the obtained authorization code, and
click "Authorization";
5） The message of authorization success pops up, authorization is successful, otherwise

authorization fails.
6） The main functions of the unauthorized rail inspection trolley or the rail inspection
trolley whose use authorization expires will be limited.
7） The track inspection trolley that has completed the permanent user authorization does
not need to be authorized by the user again, and there is no limit on the service life.

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Chapter III Preparation of Pre-measurement Data of Track

Inspection Instrument
The line parameters of the detected line must be set before the rail detector measures.
The following will explain how to set the line data of the detected line such as horizontal
curve, longitudinal slope, mileage broken linked list and so on on on the tablet computer
equipped with the rail detector.
3.1 Start the measuring software of rail inspection instrument.
Open the 【MEASLLEY Rail Inspection Instrument】 software on the tablet computer
equipped with the rail inspection instrument.

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3.2 Establish operation items for detection lines
3.2.1 New Operation Project
1） Select 『Project Management』 in the 『Project Management』 group of the main menu
to open the operation project management window, as shown in Figure 3-1.
2） The project list will list the information about the existing projects in the system.
3） Click the 『New』 button and enter the project name, line name, construction unit and
other information, in which: the project name is required and unique.
4） Click 『OK』 button to create a new input project. After the success of the new project,
the name of the new project will appear in the project list above.
5） Click the 『close』 button to close the new project window.
6） After the operation project of the inspection line is established, a subdirectory with the
same name as the operation project will be established in the \Project subdirectory under
the installation directory of MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument, and all the line
parameters and rail inspection data under this operation project will be saved in this
directory in the future.
Figure 3-1
3.2.2 Modify operation items
Modifying project parameters is also completed in the project management window, in

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which: except the project name, other information can be modified.

1）Select 『Project Management』 in the 『Project Management』 group of the main menu
to open the operation project management window.
2）In the list of projects, information about existing projects in the system will be listed, and
the name of the project to be modified will be selected.
3）After modification, click『OK』 to save the modified project parameters. .
4）After successful modification, the message shown in Figure 3-2 will pop up. Click the
『close』 button to close the project management window.
Figure 3-2
3.2.3 Delete operation items
Delete the project operation, only delete the project's engineering files, not delete the
project folder and the data in the folder (reserved for data backup).
1）Select 『Project Management』 in the 『Project Management』 group of the main menu
to open the operation project management window.
2）In the list of projects, information about existing projects in the system will be listed.
Select a project record to delete.
3）Click the 『Delete』 button, and you will be prompted to confirm the deletion of the
project, as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3
4）Select 『Yes』 to delete the project.
5）Click the 『close』 button to close the project management window.
3.3 Open the operation project of the detection circuit
After the detection line operation project is established, the newly-created operation
project name will appear on the main interface of MEASLLEY rail detector software.
Double-click with the mouse to select the operation project name, and the operation project
will be displayed as open. Only when the project is opened can operations such as track
detection of input line parameters be carried out under this operation project.
Figure 3-4
3.4 Enter horizontal curve parameters
Select the menu item 『Line Parameters』 and 『Horizontal Curve Parameters』 in the
main menu, or the shortcut icon 『Horizontal Curve』 in the 『Rail Line Parameters』 group
in the shortcut toolbar to open the horizontal curve design parameter input window, as shown
in Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5
3.4.1 Basic Operation of Horizontal Curve Input Window
➢ Display area:
1. Tree diagram of curve element points: use the tree diagram on the left to display the
name of curve element points in horizontal curve parameters.
2. Curve element point list: use the following parameter list to display the curve element
points and their parameters in the horizontal curve parameters.
3. Parameter input area: used to input or modify the specific parameters of one element
point selected in the list.
➢ Operational buttons are:
『Add』: add a curve element point;
『Delete』: delete a curve element point;
『Clear』: Clear all curve element points in the list;
『Save』: save the data in the list of curve element points to the horizontal curve
parameter file of this project;
『Deviation angle calibration』: calculate the deviation angles of all input intersections;
『↑』：Change the order of curve element points, and move one of the selected curve
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element points in the list up;

『↓』: Change the order of curve element points, and move down one of the selected
curve element points in the list;
『OK』: Save the data entered or modified in the parameter input area to the list of curve
element points;
『Cancel』: Cancel the entered or modified parameters and reload the data in the curve
element point list;
『Close』: Close the horizontal curve input window.
3.4.2 Input Rules for Element Points of Horizontal Curve
1）The horizontal curve parameters of MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument software are
input by intersection method, and the input sequence is:
Starting point of curve → intersection point 1 → … → intersection point N → end
point of curve
2）The curve starting point and the curve ending point must be points on a straight line
segment, which can be straight line points or TS（point of tangent to spiral）of the
intersection curve. The input elements are mileage, north coordinates (N/X) and east
coordinates (E/Y).
3）The input elements of intersection point are: mileage, north coordinate (N/X), east
coordinate (E/Y), radius of circular curve, gradual transition length of transition curve,
gradual transition length of transition curve, turning angle of intersection point and
design superelevation of circular curve.
4）The superelevation is only entered in the intersection parameter, and the superelevation
data unit is mm.
5）The element points of the horizontal curve should be input in the order of increasing
mileage, and the starting mileage must be accurate. The software can automatically
calculate the mileage of each subsequent element point, which can be checked and
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6）The data unit of intersection steering angle is "degree, minute and second", and its data
must be accurate. After inputting the coordinates of the starting point and intersection
point, the software will automatically calculate the deflection angle of the intersection
point when saving the input parameters.
3.4.3 Operation method of inputting horizontal curve parameters
1）First, input the starting point of the line, which must be a point on a straight line
segment, which can be the TS（point of tangent to spiral）of this intersection or the ST
（point of spiral to tangent）of the last intersection;
Click the "Add" button, and enter the starting point parameters: roll call, mileage,
north coordinates and east coordinates in the parameter input area. The selected point type
is "straight point", as shown in Figure 3-6. Enter, click "OK" to save the starting point
parameters in the above list.
Figure 3-6
2）Enter the first intersection point again;
Click the "Add" button, and enter the first intersection parameter in the parameter
input area: roll call, mileage, north coordinate, east coordinate, circle radius, slow-in
length, slow-out length and design superelevation, and the selected point type is "curve
intersection". Enter, click "OK" to save the first intersection parameter to the above list.

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Figure 3-7
3）Repeat step 2), adding and inputting all intersections;
4）Finally, enter the end point of the line, which must be a point on a straight line segment,
which can be a ST（point of spiral to tangent） or the TS（point of tangent to spiral）
of the next intersection point;
Click the "Add" button, and enter the endpoint parameters: roll call, mileage, north
coordinates and east coordinates in the parameter input area, and select the point type as
"straight point". Enter, click "OK" to save the starting point parameters in the above list.
Figure 3-8
5）Automatically calculate the intersection deflection angle (steering angle);
If it is a curve intersection point, click OK. According to the coordinates of each
element point, the software will automatically identify the deflection angle of the
intersection point and save it in the list of element points of horizontal curve. You can
also manually input the deflection angle, and its data format is:
2 degrees+decimal point+2 minutes+2 ~ n seconds
6）Save the horizontal curve parameters to the project horizontal curve file;
Click the "Save" button to save the input or modified horizontal curve parameters to
the horizontal curve parameter file in the project folder. The file name of the horizontal
curve parameter is PlaneCurve.CSV, and the data format is as follows:
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Serial number, roll call, point type, mileage, x, y, deflection angle, superelevation,
radius, slow-in length and slow-out length.
3.5 Profile design parameters
Select the menu item "Profile Parameters" in the "Line Parameters" group of the main
menu, or the shortcut icon "Profile" in the "Rail Line Parameters" group of the shortcut
toolbar to open the input window of profile design parameters, as shown in Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9
3.5.1 Basic Operation of Profile Input Window
➢ Display area:
1. Vertical curve point tree diagram: use the tree diagram on the left to display the name
of the element points in the profile parameters.
2. Vertical curve point list: Use the following parameter list to display the element points
and their parameters in the profile parameters.
3. Parameter input area: used to input or modify the specific parameters of a vertical
curve element point selected in the list.

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『Add』: add a new element point;
『Delete』: delete an element point;
『Clear』: clear all the element points in the list;
『Save』: save the data in the element point list to the profile parameter file of the project;
『↑』：Change the order of curve element points, and move one of the selected curve
element points in the list up;
『↓』: Change the order of curve element points, and move down one of the selected
curve element points in the list;
『OK』: Save the data entered or modified in the parameter input area to the list of curve
element points;
『Cancel』: Cancel the parameters that have been entered or modified, and reload the data
in the element point list;
『Close』: Close the profile parameter input window.
3.5.2 Input Rules of Profile Element Points
1) The longitudinal section (vertical curve) parameters of MEASLLEY rail inspection

instrument software are input by changing slope point parameters, and the input sequence is:
Starting point of vertical curve → changing slope point 1 → … → changing slope
point N → ending point of vertical curve
2) The starting point of the curve must be a point on a straight line segment, and its input
elements include: longitudinal starting point mileage of slope, longitudinal ending point
mileage of slope, starting point elevation and longitudinal slope gradient.
3) The input elements of variable slope point include: longitudinal slope starting point
mileage, longitudinal slope ending point mileage, longitudinal slope starting point elevation,
longitudinal slope gradient and vertical curve radius.
4) Vertical curve element points should be input in the order of increasing mileage.
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3.5.3 Operation method of input profile parameters
1）First, enter the starting point of the longitudinal slope, which must be a point on a straight
line segment;
Click the "Add" button, and enter the starting point parameters of longitudinal slope in
the parameter input area: roll call, starting point mileage of longitudinal slope, ending point
mileage of longitudinal slope, starting point elevation and longitudinal slope, and select the
point type as "straight point". Enter, click "OK" to save the starting point parameters of
longitudinal slope to the above list.
Figure 3-10
Note: There are drop-down list options after "Starting Mileage" and "Ending Mileage",
which can be used to set whether the mileage of the changing slope point is before or after the
chain break. If it is set to "Automatic", the software will automatically judge according to the
parameters of the changing slope point in front. When it is not clear whether a certain mileage
is before or after the chain break, the software will automatically default to the mileage before
the chain break. Therefore, when saving the vertical curve parameters, if the elevation is
incorrect, please specify clearly whether the mileage is before or after the chain break
according to the actual situation.
2）Enter the first variable slope point again;
Click the "Add" button, and enter the first variable slope point parameter in the
parameter input area: roll call, slope longitudinal starting point mileage, slope longitudinal
ending point mileage, starting point elevation, longitudinal slope gradient and vertical curve
radius, and select the point type as "vertical curve point". Enter, click "OK" to save the first
variable slope point parameter to the above list.

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Figure 3-11
3）Repeat step 2), adding and inputting all slope change points;
4）Enter the end point of the final longitudinal slope, which can be a point on a straight line
segment or a variable slope point;
After clicking the "Add" button, enter the end point parameters of longitudinal slope in
the parameter input area. Enter, and click OK to save the endpoint parameters in the above
list.
Figure 3-12
5）Save the profile parameters to the vertical curve file of the project;
Click the "Save" button to save the input or modified profile parameters to the profile
parameter file in the project folder. The file name of profile parameter is LengthCurve.CSV,
and the data format is as follows:
Serial number, roll call, point type, starting mileage, ending mileage, starting elevation,
slope, circle radius.
3.6 mileage broken linked list
Select the menu item "Mileage Broken Linked List" in the "Line Parameters" group of
the main menu, or the shortcut icon "Broken Linked List" in the "Track Line Parameters"
group of the shortcut toolbar to open the input window of mileage broken linked list, as
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shown in Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13
3.6.1 Basic Operation of Mileage Broken Linked List Input Window
➢ Display area:
1. Broken chain point tree diagram: use the tree diagram on the left to display the names
of broken chain points in the mileage broken linked list.
2. Mileage broken linked list: use the following parameter list to display the broken
points and their parameters in the mileage broken linked list.
3. Parameter input area: used to input or modify the specific parameters of a broken chain
point selected in the list.
『Add』: add a broken chain point;
『Delete』: delete a broken chain point;
『Clear』: Clear all broken points in the list;
『Save』: save the data in the list of broken points to the mileage broken linked list file of
this project;
『↑』: Change the order of broken chain points, and move one of the broken chain points
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『↓』: Change the order of broken chain points, and move down one of the selected
broken chain points in the list;
『OK』: Save the data entered or modified in the parameter input area into the mileage
broken linked list;
『Cancel』: Cancel the entered or modified parameters and reload the data in the list of
broken points;
『Close』: Close the input window of mileage broken linked list.
3.6.2 Input Rules of Mileage Broken Linked List
1）The input elements of the mileage break point are: the mileage before the break, the
mileage after the break and the mileage difference.
2）Mileage break points should be entered in the order of increasing mileage.
3.6.3 Operation method of entering mileage broken linked list.
1）Enter the parameter of broken chain point;

Click the "Add" button, and enter the parameters of the broken chain point in the
parameter input area: roll call, mileage before the broken chain, mileage after the broken
chain and mileage difference. Enter, click "OK", and save the parameters of broken chain
point to the mileage broken linked list above.
Figure 3-14
2）Repeat step 1), adding and inputting all broken chain points;
3）Save the broken linked list to the project mileage broken chain file;
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broken chain file in the project folder. Mileage broken chain file name: KiloUnlink.CSV, data
format is as follows:
Serial number, roll call, mileage before chain break, mileage after chain break and
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Chapter IV sets the measurement options of the rail inspection

instrument.
In addition to setting the parameters of the detection circuit, MEASLLEY rail detector
software can also set other measurement option parameters, which will be explained
separately below.
4.1 System measurement parameters
Select the menu item "System Measurement Parameters" in the "System Parameters"
group of the main menu to open the system measurement parameter setting window, as shown
in Figure 4-1.
1. [Line calculation]: The track superelevation benchmark is generally: the design elevation
is the inner rail (the inner rail elevation is unchanged and the outer rail is raised);
2. [Line calculation]: The superelevation model of transition curve is generally: linear
gradual change line;
3. [Line calculation]: The line centerline benchmark, for the main running line, should be
selected as 1/2 of the measured gauge. For turnout area, according to the straight track of
turnout, you can choose: the left track is 1/2 gauge to the right, or the right track is 1/2
gauge to the left;
4. [Line calculation]: the standard rail top distance is 1505mm；;
5. [Line calculation]: Right line line calculation method, which supports the calculation
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Figure 4-1
6. [Communication parameters]: baud rate =9600bps, parity = no parity, stop bit = 1 bit,
data bit =8 bits.
Figure 4-2
7. [Total station parameters]: the total station type can be selected, and the trolley prism
constants: corner prism =34.4mm, Leica large prism =0mm, CPIII prism constant, trolley
prism height =300mm, trolley prism offset =740mm.

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Figure 4-3
8. [Sensor parameters]:
Figure 4-4
4.2 Track inspection tolerance
Select the menu item "Track Inspection Tolerance" in the "System Parameters" group of
the main menu to open the window of setting the track inspection tolerance, as shown in
Figure 4-6.
1. Set the time difference of track fine adjustment for overrun prompt.

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2. Sleeper spacing, generally 0.65m, is used for sleeper-by-sleeper detection sampling

spacing.
3. The option of changing stations and overlapping boundaries is used to deal with the
deviation of changing stations and overlapping points after changing stations of the total
station during fine track adjustment.
Figure 4-6

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Chapter V Equipment Calibration
Before the last inspection of MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument, the working state of
each equipment of the rail inspection trolley should be inspected to ensure that all components
work normally. At the same time, the sensors on the rail inspection instrument must be
calibrated, and only after the zero deviation of the sensors is calibrated can the measured data
be ensured to be correct.
5.1 Equipment inspection
Select the menu item "Equipment Calibration" and "Equipment Inspection" in the main
menu to open the equipment inspection window, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1
1） Select the equipment to be tested, and note: the absolute measuring trolley has no
encoder and gyroscope;
2） Turn on the DPU power switch of the trolley, click the [Equipment Testing] button,
and wait for the testing to be completed;
3） DPU, displacement sensor, inclination sensor, radio station, etc. will be displayed one
by one in the test result list.
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If a device fails, the faulty device is displayed in red. Example:
5.2 Sensor calibration
Select the menu item "Sensor Calibration" in the "Equipment Calibration" group of the
main menu to open the sensor calibration window, as shown in Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2
1. Click the [Connect] button to connect the rail inspection instrument.
2. Select the sensor tabs in turn to perform calibration.
3. After the operation is completed, click [Disconnect], and then exit the window.
5.2.1 Calibration of inclination sensor
1. Select a smooth rail, place the rail detector on it, and click the [Connect] button to
connect the rail detector.
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2. Click [Start calibration], the software starts reading, and when "data is stable" is
displayed, click [forward reading], and after the first inclination data display, continue to
the next step.
3. Adjust the track detector to the same position of the rail, and click [Inverted reading] after
"data is stable", and after the second inclination data display, [Calibration inclination]
appears to continue the next step.
4. Click [calibrate inclination] to save the inclination calibration value.
5. Click [End calibration] to complete the inclination calibration operation.
Figure 5-3
5.2.2 Calibration of displacement sensor
1. Place the trolley on the rail tester calibrator or on a smooth rail (the gauge above grade I
is required to measure the gauge value)，let it still;
2. On the "Displacement" tab, fill in the gauge value (1435.0mm) of the rail detector
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complete the calibration operation of the displacement sensor.
Figure 5-4
5.3 Modify the communication channel of the radio station
As wireless communication is adopted between the trolley and the total station, the
selectable communication channels are 1 ~ 16. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the
radio station of the total station and the trolley’s radio station are in the same communication
channel. Generally, they have been configured as the same communication channel at the
factory. If the radio station or data processor (DPU) of the total station is replaced, or there are
more than two cars in the same communication within a short distance range (within 1.5Km),
the communication channel between the car and the total station should be modified by
setting the communication channel at this time.
1） Remove the radio station, Y-shaped connecting cable and external battery from total
station , and connect it to the port of DPU of the trolley according to the method shown in the
figure below (1-1, 2-2), and insert the big 5-star connector of Y-shaped cable into the external
battery at the total station end.
2） Turn on the DPU power switch.

3） Open the trolley collection software and select the menu item "Equipment Calibration"
and "Equipment Inspection" in the main menu.
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4） Select "Radio Channel", specify the communication channel (1 ~ 16), and click [Write
Radio Channel] button.
5） Remove the radio station and Y-type connecting cable from total station , and connect to
the total station to start normal communication.
5.4 Operation of replacing the data acquisition unit DPU or tablet PC of the
trolley
Each track inspection trolley leaves the factory after strict inspection and calibration, and
its calibration parameters are stored in the trolley data acquisition unit DPU. During the use of
the trolley, the data of each on-site calibration (superelevation and gauge) is also stored in
DPU. When the system works normally, the factory parameters between the DPU and the
trolley tablet computer will be automatically synchronized. After the trolley data acquisition
unit (DPU) or tablet computer is replaced, opening the measurement interface, and the
MEASLLEY track inspection trolley acquisition software can immediately find out and give
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Please select the actual replacement parts (DPU or tablet PC) and click the [OK] button,
and the software will synchronize the original synchronized factory value parameters of the
trolley to the replaced equipment, so as to ensure that the trolley can continue to be used
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Chapter VI Track Static Measurement
For static track measurement, high-precision Leica total station must be equipped to
carry out related operations. Mainly used for the first rail fine adjustment detection before rail
adjustment.
6.1 Pre-preparation of track static measurement
1. Choose the middle of the rail, 70m away from the rail detector, and set up a total
station in a stable position;
2. Connect the external battery and the radio station with the total station through
connecting wires, and the total station completes the operation of resection and station setting;
3. Before the test, the operation items must have been established in the MEASLLEY rail
tester software of the tablet computer, and the circuit design parameters must be input;
4. Before the first measurement, it is recommended to check the inclination of the track
detector once, see 5.1.1 operating instructions;
6.2 Enter the track static measurement operation
1. Select the "Static Measurement" menu item of "Track Inspection" group in the main
menu to open the window of track static measurement, as shown in Figure 6-1;
2. After entering, please wait for 1 ~ 2 seconds, the system is initializing, and the track
static measurement can not be started until "The system is ready" is displayed in the upper left
corner of the operation window;
3. Please set the measurement related options before measurement.
Figure 6-1

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6.3 Track static measurement options
If you want to make track fine adjustment, you can set the track fine adjustment
tolerance in "Static Measurement" of "System Parameters" group in advance, see 6.2.
1. Setting detection circuit
Click the [Measurement Options] graphic button on the toolbar to open the static
measurement options window, as shown in Figure 6-2. You can set whether the detection line
is left line or right line;
Figure 6-2
2. Set the guide rail of the rail detector.
According to the rail placed at the fixed end of the rail detector, set whether the guide rail
of the rail detector is the left rail or the right rail;
3. Set the measuring direction
Whether the measurement direction of the track detector is mileage increase or decrease
determines the left and right direction of the plane adjustment direction, that is, the plane
adjustment direction is left and right along the measurement direction;
4. Set data saving options
1) In case of track static measurement, please select "Automatically save measurement
data" to automatically save the measurement data after the measurement is completed. If only
track fine adjustment is performed, it is not necessary to select "Automatically save
measurement data". After the measurement is completed, you can click the [Save Data] button
in the measurement interface to save.
2) Set a file name prefix, and the file name of track inspection data is:
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[File name prefix]+4 digit year+2 digit month+2 digit day. CSV
5. Set automatic roll call generation rules
1) If necessary, the software will automatically generate according to the track plate
number (or CPIII number) and sleeper serial number:
Roll call = plate number (or CPIII number)+sleeper serial number
2) Please select "Generate rules by roll call" and click [Set rules for roll call generation]
to open the setting window shown in Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3
3) Set the minimum sleeper number =0 and the maximum sleeper number =9. The
software can automatically calculate the sleeper number according to the sleeper spacing and
measuring distance according to the decimal principle.
4) After setting, click OK to save.
6.4 Track static measurement operation
1. Please aim the total station at the prism of the trolley, and keep the trolley still during the
measurement;
2. Click the [Measure] graphic button, or press the enter key on the keyboard to start the
measurement, as shown in Figure 6-4.

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Figure 6-4
3. If "Automatically save measurement data" is selected, the
software will automatically save the measurement data after
each measurement is completed, otherwise, you must
manually click the [Save Measurement Data] button to save.
4. After the measurement is completed, push the trolley to the
next sleeper measurement position, and repeat steps 2 ~ 3 to
complete the measurement work of this station.
5. Move the total station to the new station setting position to complete the resection and
station setting operation.
6. Withdraw the track inspection instrument to the sleeper position for 3 ~ 10 times, and this
part of the sleeper measurement data will be used as the data of the change station
measurement area. Repeat steps 1 ~ 4 to complete the new station measurement until all
sections are measured.
6.5 Track fine adjustment operation
The station setting and measurement process of track fine adjustment operation is basically
the same as that of track static measurement, and two points should be paid attention to:
1. Generally, "Automatically save measurement data" is not selected for track fine
adjustment. Only after the track is adjusted in place, manually click the [Save
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2. During the track fine adjustment operation, the station change lap should be done. The lap
process of the fine adjustment station is as follows:
1） The rail inspection instrument cannot be moved, and the total station is set at a
new position;
2） Aim the total station at the prism of the rail inspection instrument, and click
[change station lap measurement], and the prompt shown in Figure 6-5 appears.
Figure 6-5
3） Click [Yes], and the prompt in Figure 6-6 will continue to appear.
Figure 6-6
4） Click [OK] to start the measurement. After the measurement is completed, the
interface displays the station change deviation, as shown in Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7

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5) Please select "Change station overlap correction", move the track detector to the
new sleeper fine adjustment position, and start the sleeper fine adjustment. The software will
automatically correct according to the set change station overlap length and change station
deviation.
6.6 Other operating instructions
A row of operation buttons at the top of the static measurement window, as shown in
Figure 6-8, are: ① Turn on the laser indication, ② Turn off the laser indication, ③ Lock
the prism, ④ Unlock the prism, ⑤ Aim at the previous sleeper, ⑦ Aim at the next sleeper,
⑦Meteorological correction, ⑦ Read the factory data of the track detector, ⑨ Static
measurement options, ⑦ Exit.
Figure 6-8
The operation methods are described below.
1. Meteorological correction with total station
Under normal circumstances, the meteorological parameters have been corrected when
the total station is set up, so there is no need for this operation. However, it is necessary to
correct the meteorological parameters of the total station in real time under the condition of
long time and large temperature change during the track fine adjustment operation. Click the
[Meteorological Correction] graphic button to open the window shown in Figure 6-9, enter
the current meteorological parameters, and click [OK] to complete the total station
meteorological correction.
Figure 6-9
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2. Read the total station compensator status.

In the case of long-term measurement by the total station or unstable environmental
factors, the total station may cause the compensator to overrun. In this case, the measurement
cannot be continued, and the station setting operation must be carried out again. Click the
[Read Compensator Status] button to display the current compensator data at the bottom of
the window, as shown in Figure 6-10.
Figure 6-10
3. Lock the prism of the rail detector for quick tracking measurement.
During the track fine adjustment operation, it is sometimes necessary to continuously
track and measure the track detector to monitor the rail adjustment state in real time. Click the
graphic button of [Lock Prism]. After the operation is successful, click [Start Continuous
Measurement] to continuously measure the track detector and reflect the track state in real
time. Note: Continuous tracking measurement can only be used for real-time monitoring of
rough track state, but not for accurate track measurement. After clicking [Stop Continuous
Measurement], you must click [Unlock Prism] in order to carry out the track routine accurate
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Chapter VII Analysis of Track Inspection Data
7.1 Set the data directory
Open the MEASLLEY track inspection data analysis software, and the interface is shown in
Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1
The software has four functions: ① loading track inspection data, ② analyzing smooth data,
③ adjusting track fasteners, ④ analyzing tolerance of track inspection.
Before data loading, analysis and fastener adjustment, the working directory
of data processing should be set up first, and all data results will be
automatically saved in this directory. It is suggested that one-time/batch track
inspection work should be stored in one directory, and different batches of track
inspection data should be stored in different directories.
Click 【Set Working Directory】 at the top of the window to open the file
path selection window, as shown in Figure 7-2. After selecting the specified
data storage directory, click 【OK】to confirm and exit. The set data storage
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directory will be displayed later.
Figure 7-2
7.2 Load track inspection data
To analyze the track inspection data or adjust the track fastener, the track
inspection data must be loaded first, and the data can only be used after data
elimination, station change and overlapping, etc.
1. Click the graphic item [Load Track Inspection Data] on the left side of the window to
open the operation interface shown in Figure 7-3.

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Figure 7-3
2. Click [Add File] to open the Select File window, where you can select multiple track
inspection data files. There is no order, and the software will automatically sort the data
according to the mileage, as shown in Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4
3. Click the [Import Data] button at the top of the window to start importing the track
inspection data, and automatically eliminate the abnormal data and stations change and
overlapping. After processing, the display is shown in Figure 7-5.

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Figure 7-5
4. Please remember the imported track inspection data section mark, and take the sleeper
number of the starting mileage and the sleeper number of the ending mileage of this
section in the direction of increasing mileage as the track inspection section mark, and
then select this section mark when performing data analysis or fastener adjustment.
For example, 478101-481177, 571190-600240 and 680145-700200 in the above picture are
three track inspection sections.
5. Click the [Close Window] button to exit.
6. At this point, the operation of loading track inspection data has been completed, and data
analysis and deduction adjustment can be carried out at any time.
7.3 Smooth data analysis
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the operation interface shown in Figure 7-6.
Figure 7-6
2. Select the processed track inspection data in the track inspection data list box, as shown in
Figure 7-7, and display the information of the inspection section according to the test
names at the minimum mileage and maximum mileage.
Figure 7-7
3. Select the section to be analyzed, and click [Analyze Data] to display the analysis results
as shown in Figure 7-8.

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Figure 7-8
4. Pull the scroll bar at the bottom to scroll through all mileage data.
5. By pulling the slider at the top, a bright blue indicator line can be pulled out, and the
corresponding position at the left will display the analysis data results at this line.
6. Click the two finger zoom buttons at the top right position to stretch and compress the
graphic display in the mileage direction.
7. If this section of data has been adjusted by analog fasteners and the adjustment data has
been saved (see 8.4 and 8.5 for operation), you can load the adjustment data to check the
overall adjustment effect of the line. Click the [Adjustment Comparison] button, and
select the adjustment amount file of this data. After loading, the curves before and after
adjustment will be adjusted simultaneously, as shown in Figure 7-9.

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Figure 7-9
8. Select an item in the drop-down list box behind the output adjustment, click the graphic
button behind, and you can view the curve of the data separately. This function can view
the line shape and adjusted effect of the whole section, as shown in Figure 7-10. Click
the button on the toolbar to stretch, compress, enlarge and reduce the curve display, and
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Figure 7-10
9. Click [Output Result] to export the analysis data result or curve graph, as shown in Figure
7-11.
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Chapter VIII Simulation Adjustment of Track Fasteners
8.1 Set the tolerance of rail inspection analysis
Click the graphic item [Rail Inspection Analysis Tolerance] on the left side of the
window to open the operation interface shown in Figure 8-1. The software has already set
these standard data, which generally need not be modified.
Figure 8-1
It is suggested that the user-defined standard is 1/2 of the construction specification
standard. In the fastener adjustment interface, the user-defined standard overrun, the data will
be displayed in yellow; The construction standard is out of limit, and the data will be
displayed in red.
After modification, click [OK] to save and exit.
8.2 Load the section data to be adjusted
1. Click the graphic item 【 Track Fastener Adjustment 】 on the left side of the window to
open the operation interface shown in Figure 8-2.

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Figure 8-2
2. In the track inspection data down list box, select the section to be adjusted, click the [Load
Data] button at the top of the window to load the track inspection data, and the display
interface is shown in Figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3
8.3 Adjust the data table display content and curve display
The software can select the content and curve display in the data table by users themselves,
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8.3.1 Set the display content of data table
Click the [Table Options] button at the top of the window to open the window of setting data
table display content, as shown in Figure 8-4.
Figure 8-4
Check the data items to be displayed, and click OK to save and exit.
8.3.2 Select the content of curve display.
Click the [Display Curve] button at the back of the top of the main window to open the
window of setting curve display content, as shown in Figure 8-5.
Figure 8-5
Check the curve to be displayed, and click OK to save and exit.
8.3.3 Set the curve scaling ratio
Click the [Curve Scaling] (+) and (-) graphic buttons at the top of the main window to
enlarge and reduce the curve display, and the current display ratio is displayed in the status
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bar at the bottom of the software.
8.3.4 Setting the curve display benchmark
By default, the horizontal and elevation deviation curves are displayed with 0 as the
baseline, but the actual track will have a large deviation, especially the elevation, which will
cause the curve display to be out of sight. The software provides the function of moving the
curve display baseline, and adjusts the out-of-bounds curve back to the display area. Method:
Click the (←) and (→) buttons of [Track Baseline] and [High and Low Baseline] at the top of
the main window, and the display effect is shown in Figure 9-6.
Figure 8-6 (Elevation baseline moved to -10mm)
8.4 Artificial simulation of fastener adjustment operation
To simulate fastener adjustment, the items of “Left Horizontal Adjustment”, “Right

Horizontal Adjustment”, “Left High-profile” and “Right High-profile” in the data table must
be set as display items before adjustment can be made. As shown in Figure 8-7.

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Figure 8-7
1. Adjust the main reference indicators of fasteners
Suggestions: gauge, level, left rail direction, right rail direction, left height, right height.
When these data are out of limit (red or yellow), they should be adjusted until these
indicators are not out of limit.
2. Basic principles of fastener adjustment
According to the method: first reference rail, then opposite rail.
Adjust the horizontal and elevation of the reference rail with the rail direction and
height index until the rail direction and height of the reference rail do not exceed the limit,
and then adjust the opposite rail with gauge and level.
3. Operation method of fastener adjustment
1） Set the minimum adjustment amount of fasteners. Select [Fastener Adjustment] on
the top toolbar, and the menu options shown in Figure 8-8 will appear. The optional
minimum fastener adjustments are: rail direction and elevation are 0.5mm and 1mm
respectively.

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Figure 8-8
2） Use the mouse box directly to select the left horizontal adjustment, right horizontal
adjustment, left high-profile and right high-profile table positions to be adjusted;
3） Press the (< /A) or (> /Z) keys of the keyboard to increase or decrease (by the
minimum adjustment amount) the fastener adjustment data.
4） Press keys (0) ~ (9) of the keyboard to directly set the fastener adjustment data to
0mm～9 mm ~ 9 mm.
Figure 8-9
5） After the fastener is adjusted, the curve will also be displayed as the adjusted graph,
but at the same time, the original test data value will be displayed in light color for
users' reference.
4. Save fastener adjustment file
After adjustment, click [Adjustment File] on the top toolbar, and the drop-down menu
shown in Figure 8-10 will appear.

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Figure 8-10
Select the [Save Adjustment] button, enter the fastener adjustment data file and save it.
Note: The fastener adjustment file here is only the fastener adjustment data file approved
by the software, which is used to copy the adjustment results, or it is convenient to view
the previous adjustment results after re-entering the software, and it is not the adjustment
results report required by the user. If the user needs the report of adjustment result, please
export it in [Adjustment Report] in the [Output Result] menu.
5. Load fastener adjustment file
Click [Adjustment File] on the top toolbar, select [Load Adjustment Amount] button,
select the saved fastener adjustment amount data file, and load it.
Prompt: When the software exits, it will automatically save the adjustment data of the
user's current adjustment section, so as to avoid the user losing the previous adjustment work
without saving. The next time the software enters the fastener adjustment window and adjusts
the same section, it will automatically load the adjustment data of the last exit. If you don't
need these automatically loaded adjustment data, you can select [Clear Adjustment Data] in
the [Fastener Adjustment] menu to clear it.
8.5 Automatically simulate fastener adjustment operation
Manual fastener adjustment can make full use of operators' experience to make accurate
and effective adjustment, but its disadvantages are low operating efficiency and labor
consumption.
The software provides the function of automatically simulating fastener adjustment. Users
can set a variety of adjustment standards for automatic adjustment. After the adjustment is
completed, it can ensure that the rail direction, height, gauge and level of the reference rail
meet the requirements of construction specifications. Then, manual inspection and local

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adjustment can quickly realize the adjustment of analog fasteners, which greatly improves the
operation efficiency. Next, the operation process of automatically simulating fastener
adjustment will be explained.
1. Selected plane and elevation reference rails.
In the [Reference Rail] at the top of the main window, select the rail direction
and the hight of reference rail as the left rail or the right rail. The principle of
automatic adjustment is to adjust the reference rail according to the short-wave ride
index of the reference rail, and to adjust the opposite rail according to the gauge and
level.
2. Minimum fastener adjustment amount selected.

Select the minimum deduction adjustment from the [fastener adjustment] drop-down
menu, as shown in Figure 8-8.
3. Select the adjustment method.
In the drop-down menu of [fastener adjustment], choose whether to adjust only the
reference rail, or first the reference rail and then the opposite rail, as shown in Figure
8-11.
Figure 8-11
4. Select the elevation reduction limit
Elevation adjustment and levation reductionis space of different fasteners from
plane are limited , and even there is a restriction that no reduction is allowed.
Therefore, before adjustment, please select the elevation reduction limit in the
drop-down menu of [Fastener Adjustment], as shown in Figure 8-12.

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Figure 8-12
5. Select fastener adjustment standard.
Select the fastener adjustment standard from the [fastener adjustment] drop-down
menu, as shown in Figure 8-13.
Figure 8-13
The difference of different adjustment standards is that the requirement of allowable
deviation is increased, the adjustment strength is increased, the construction specification is
the smallest, and the design scheme II is the largest. The design schemes I and II are
summarized based on many years of on-site track adjustment experience. It is recommended
to adjust according to user standard or design scheme I standard.
The following table shows the adjustment ratio of fasteners for each adjustment standard
in a certain section, for reference only.
line length 2037.61m Measuring 3134

points
standard Construction User standard Design scheme Design
specification I scheme II
Plane 7.04% 21.65% 33.71% 51.37%

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adjustment
Elevation 2.81% 17.37% 29.99% 51.74%
adjustment
The following figure shows the table curve automatically adjusted according to the
construction specification, user standard, design scheme I and design scheme II.

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6. Set the linear fitting parameters of the adjustment section.

The automatic fastener adjustment of wireless fitting will only adjust the track direction,
height, gauge, superelevation, distortion and other data of 30-meter chord (5-meter partial
chord) of the track to meet the specification tolerance. For the improvement of TQI data, it is
necessary to consider the overall ride ride of data over 200 meters in length. At this time, it is
necessary to use the linear fitting method to linearly fit sections over 200 meters in length
after the short-wave ride comfort adjustment is completed.
The following illustration shows the adjustment effect after lateral wireless fitting and
500m and 1000m linear fitting of the left rail in a certain section.
Adjustment of wireless fitting
Adjustment of 50-meter linear fitting

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Thus, linear fitting can improve the overall ride comfort of long-distance sections, but it
will increase the adjustment amount of fasteners. The following are the fastener adjustment
statistics of the above three adjustment methods:
Adjustment of wireless fitting

The choice of linear fitting length is not mechanical, and should be selected according to
the comparison of actual line conditions and adjustment effects. Experienced adjusters can
also use the self-defined linear fitting method provided by software to manually define the

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sections that need linear fitting for fitting adjustment.

Select "Linear Fitting" as follows:
Select the parameters of linear fitting from the drop-down menu of [Fastener
Adjustment], as shown in Figure 8-14.
Figure 8-14
If "User-defined Linear Fitting" is selected, the software requires the user to set the
interval to be fitted, and input the starting mileage and ending mileage of the fitting interval
from top to bottom according to the increasing direction of mileage, and the intervals can be
discontinuous.
7. After setting the automatic fastener adjustment parameters, start the automatic
fastener adjustment process.
After setting the automatic fastener adjustment parameters, click [Automatic Fastener
Adjustment] in the drop-down menu of [Fastener Adjustment], and wait for the automatic
fastener adjustment to be completed.
8. After adjustment, manual check and local adjustment must be carried out.
The software can only be adjusted according to the ride comfort data, and at the same
time, the limit of the minimum fastener adjustment should be considered. Therefore, the data
processing in some special cases is rather mechanical and has limitations. Therefore, after
the automatic adjustment is complete, the whole needs to be manually checked, and the local
details need to be manually corrected and adjusted.

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8.6 overall curve
After the adjustment of the local analog fastener is completed, you should check the
overall curve analysis diagram of the lateral and elevation of the left and right rails to show
the overall curve effect after the adjustment of the analog fastener. Click the [Overall Curve]
button to open the overall curve display window:
Figure 8-16
Click the button of reducing curve graph to reduce the whole curve into the same screen
display, as shown in Figure 8-17.

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Figure 8-17
If the whole section is found to be uneven, the section unevenness can be eliminated by
section linear fitting or section whole translation. The following figure shows the overall
curve after segment linear fitting, and it can be seen that the overall curve smoothness is
obviously improved.

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Figure 8-18
8.7 Data statistics
Select [Output Results] from the drop-down menu on the top toolbar and select [Data
Statistics], as shown in Figure 8-19.
Figure 8-19
After the software statistical processing is finished, the statistical result window shown in
Figure 10-17 will be displayed.
Figure 8-20
Select Export Report to export the statistical result report.
8.8 Export data results
Select the [Output Result] drop-down menu in the top toolbar to perform operations such
as [Export Data], [Adjustment Report], [Data Statistics] and [Save Curve], as shown in Figure
8-19. According to the software prompt, the user can select the data item to export and enter
the saved file name. The data file format is TXT and CSV (comma separated text file), the
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report file format is adjusted to XLS(EXCEL worksheet), and the graphic file format is BMP
and JPG.

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Chapter IX Notes and Guidelines for Safe Operation
MEASLLEY track detector is a high-precision measuring device, a special instrument

for track fine adjustment and track detection. Besides operating according to the instructions
introduced above, control measures should be strengthened according to the requirements of
the construction site to avoid danger. Please read it carefully.
9.1 Scope of use of the instrument
9.1.1 Scope of use
◆ Static measurement of the external and internal geometry of the railway, including
mileage, gauge, level (superelevation), rail direction (30m/300m), height (30m/300m),
gauge change rate, distortion (triangular pit), rail lateral deviation, rail elevation
deviation, etc.
◆ Track fine adjustment operation;
◆ Record and analysis of track detection and fine adjustment results;
◆ Use with the total station that meets the accuracy requirements and is supported by this
system.
9.1.2 Disabled scope
◆ Use the instrument to complete other uses outside its working scope;
◆ Disassemble and assemble the instrument without the permission of the manufacturer;
◆ Use non-manufacturer accessories;
◆ Lack of adequate safety measures during measurement, such as aerial work, three limb
protection, etc.;
◆ Imitation, modification and embezzlement

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9.1.3 Use restrictions
It should be used in the environment permitted by total station and track inspection
trolley, and it is forbidden to use it in unstable or explosive environment.
Since the total station has not been explosion-proof and there is wireless communication,
please contact the local authority and security department before using this system when it is
used near electromagnetic and electronic equipment or any other dangerous places.
9.2 Operating instructions
◆ MEASLLEY rail inspection instrument should be calibrated before going on the road,
and can only be used after meeting relevant requirements. Using the track inspection
trolley without calibration will lead to distortion of track geometry data;
◆ The total station used with the track inspection trolley should also be self-checked
and verified according to the regulations before use. If the total station with poor
performance is used, the track geometry data will be distorted.
◆ During the measurement, it is necessary to ensure that the running wheel, measuring
wheel and positioning wheel of the rail inspection trolley are clean, and there should
be no attachments on the wheels, including dust, fine iron filings, etc.
◆ The rail inspection trolley is a high-precision measuring device and cannot be used as
a transportation tool. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any structural
deformation caused by transporting heavy objects.
◆ The structural parameters of the rail inspection trolley are all obtained on the
verification platform, and can not be modified without permission, otherwise it will
affect the distortion of the rail geometry and position data. If there is a special need,
you can contact the manufacturer/agent.

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9.3 Safety Operation Instructions
9.3.1 Dangerous working environment
During track inspection or track fine adjustment on the track, attention should be paid to
the requirements of the construction environment, especially during the construction of
existing lines, the safety regulations of railway departments should be observed and relevant
safety measures should be taken earnestly. The following are common working environment
hazards:
◆ Cross operation of construction areas;
◆ Trains running on operating lines or nearby lines;
◆ Current transmitted by rail, catenary or other lines;
◆ Foundations and bridges with geological or structural defects and risks;
◆ The above list is not all hazard sources.
Operators should obtain permission from the relevant railway administration
departments, strictly abide by the requirements of safe production and comply with the
formulated safety measures. The manufacturer/agent is not responsible for the safe use of
the instrument.
9.3.2 Other dangers
◆ When transporting and assembling the inspection trolley, avoid crushing, bumping
and pinching caused by the trolley;
◆ When releasing the tension mechanism, you should strictly abide by the Instructions
for Up and Down Ways. Check that the tensioning mechanism is loosened when the
trolley goes up and down the road, and ensure that the tensioning mechanism is
released before implementation;
◆ Li-ion battery is used in the rail inspection trolley. Improper use of the battery may
cause safety accidents. Please follow the instructions for battery use.

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◆ In the section with too large slope, the rail inspection trolley may "self-slip" under
the action of gravity, so brake or manual assistance should be used to ensure the
safety of the rail inspection trolley.
9.4 warranty service
◆ Except the sensors, walking wheels, measuring wheels and tablet computers,
the whole equipment of the track inspection instrument is guaranteed for
12 months free of charge.
◆ Sensors (gauge, level, direction and height, basic chord direction and
height, mileage, sleeper identification sensors) are guaranteed free of
charge for 8 months;
◆ Free warranty for damage within 500km of running wheel and measuring
wheel;
◆ The warranty of tablet computer and its accessories is based on the
product's own warranty rules;
◆ Total station and its accessories are guaranteed according to the
product's own warranty rules;
◆ Data acquisition software and track inspection data analysis and
processing software will be upgraded free of charge for life;
◆ Instrument damage caused by man-made or force majeure factors is not
covered by the warranty. Users can contact our after-sales service
department to choose paid service.

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4.1 System measurement parameters ............................................................................... 38

1.1 product description

MEASLLEY rail geometry state measuring instrument (MEASLLEY rail inspection

1.2 product features

1.3 product performance

1.3.1 Mechanical performance index

➢ Gauge measuring wheel route/accuracy: 1410 ~ 1470 mm/0.02 mm

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➢ Height from prism center to rail top surface: 300±0.05mm

1.3.2 Electrical performance index

➢ Battery capacity: 15Ah.

1.3.3 Measurement accuracy index

Indication error ±3.0

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1.4 software license agreement

1.5 definitions of terms and symbols

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Chapter II Equipment Assembly and Software Installation

2.1 Main equipment components of rail inspection trolley

Configuration list of geometric state measuring instrument

2 push rod XC161 one root Tray included

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7 battery XC101 2 individual Capacity: 147Wh

8 battery charger 16.8V/5A 2 individual 16.8V/5A

14 packing chest MEASLLEY one individual

Used for track

Track inspection Track detection data

Software USB interface for

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2.2 Assembly of rail inspection instrument

Push rod and push handle

Data processing unit DPU Gauge measuring end

Guide rail side

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Main supporting equipment of MEASLLEY track geometric state measuring instrument:

Leica 1201/TS15(16)/ Wireless data Suction cup

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2.3 Bluetooth connection between tablet PC and data processing unit

2） Open the [Equipment] panel;

5) Select Bluetooth device "MEASLLEY_xxxx", open "More Bluetooth Options", check

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2.4 data analysis software installation

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The installation steps of data analysis software are as follows:

2.4.1 software operation requirements

2.4.2 software encryption lock installation

red light of the work instruction on the dongle is on;

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complete the encryption lock installation.

2.4.3 Installation of Microsoft Framework 3.5

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