Using Databases in Switch Point Mechanism Diagnostics.

This article presents an example showing the use of a database system in switch point mechanism diagnostic process. A switch point mechanism is one of the most important devices in railroad traffic control, responsible for the safety of trains passing through a switch. Up until now, software supplied with measuring devices has been used mainly to read and print the measurements made by the device. This article presents a concept of comprehensive analysis of a switch motor-switch system using a database system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]