RICA - Heating System Railway

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document outlines the technical specifications and features of heating systems for coaches, locomotives, and other applications, including cab heaters, windshield defrosting systems, toilet boilers, waste tank heaters, flexible heater applications, and switch point heating systems.

1. Cab Heater Units:

Designed for installation under the driver's seat or on the inner cab wall.
Features include double insulation, axial or centrifugal fans, and safety thermostats.
Rated voltage ranges from 230 V to 750 V, with nominal power between 300 W and 5000 W.

2. Windshield Defrosting System:

Designed for trolley buses, featuring centrifugal-flow fans and finned heating elements.
Includes thermostats for high-temperature protection and easy maintenance.

3. Toilet Boilers:

Mounted on inner toilet walls, featuring AISI 304 vessels and flange immersion heaters.
Available in various capacities with safety and regulation thermostats.
Rated voltage ranges from 220 V to 380 V, with nominal power up to 2000 W.

4. Waste Tank Heaters:

Prevent freezing of toilet waste with regulation and safety thermostats.
Cartridge heating elements allow for quick replacement.

5. Flexible Heater Applications:

Used for heating passenger car walls, tanks, exhaust pipes, and defrosting entry zones.
Designed with dielectric substrates and resistive tracks.
Rated voltage ranges from 10 V to 800 V, with specific power up to 1 W/cm2.

6. Switch Point Heating Systems:

Suitable for environmental temperatures from -40°C to +40°C.
Includes switchboards, snow detectors, and outdoor transformers.
Complies with Italian Railway Network specifications.

Switchboard Systems:

Constructed from fiberglass-reinforced plastic or AISI 304 stainless steel for outdoor use, and varnished steel for indoor use.
Feature double doors, rain canopies, and aerators to prevent overheating.
Composed of power supply, heating management via snow detector, and supervision/diagnostics managed by a PLC.

Installation Guidelines:

Switchboards are installed near pole transformers on concrete bases, with recommendations for additional support structures for stability.

Transformer Specifications:

Silicon oil-cooled with natural circulation, suitable for outdoor use, complying with Italian Railways specifications.
Capacity of 7.5 KVA or 15 KVA, with primary circuit voltage at 400 V and secondary at 50 V.
Galvanized and varnished housing for weatherproofing.

Heating Systems:

Utilize snow detectors with humidity and temperature sensors for automatic control.
Include points-toe and rod heaters with specific power ratings and installation methods.

Self-Regulating Cable Systems: