Amberg Rail
More Efficient. More Flexible.
More Comprehensive.

Partner: Amberg Rail
For more than 25 years the Swiss global player Amberg Tech­
nologies has been one of the leading suppliers of applied system
solutions for georeferenced data acquisition and processing in Your aim:
infrastructure construction. Reliable and high-performance
transport infrastructure, economically
implemented and maintained
Thanks to their indefatigable focus on railway surveying and
the global implementation of their systems, the Rail division are Your demands:
experts in railway construction and tunneling and enjoy many ■ Comprehensive infrastructure data
years of cumulative experience. As a dependable partner of the management
international railway industry, Amberg Rail provides project­ ■ Precise knowledge of the status of
specific system solutions for the highest possible efficiency and your demands on the rail network
■ High cost-efficiency when building and
flexibility in surveying for track construction, track maintenance
and clearance profile surveying. maintaining track infrastructure
■ Reliable quality controls during the
construction process
Good to know
Best technical design, comprehensive functionality, no-compromise reliability and
quality stand for the high-quality engineering that allows Amberg Technologies to
enjoy the recognition and trust of railway industry experts worldwide. With 60
employees, 2 sites and 31 distribution partners worldwide, Amberg Technologies
supports professional users in more than 40 countries. Amberg Technologies is a
member of the Amberg Group with head offices in Regensdorf, Switzerland.
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Solution: Amberg Slab Track
Identify and inspect track positions to
millimetre tolerances – with the integrated
surveying solution for the construction
and maintenance of slab track.
To the millimetre at more
than 300 kph
The demand for alternative travel
options for short-and mid-range routes
has increased dramatically. This has led
to the worldwide development of an Adapting to your needs Installation and inspection Economical advantages
increasing number of high-speed rail The Amberg Slab Track solution is precision ■ No interruption/delay in processes:
links. Speed, travel comfort and safety a flexible system to suit your entire ■ Track positions can be determined Surveying can be integrated into «just-
are at the forefront. project. The hardware and software to 1 millimetre tolerance during in-time» production
employed allow the best possible adap- installation ■ Process-oriented working procedures
tation to your individual user require- ■ Deviations from the target position lead to minimisation of possible oper-
Speeds of more than 300 kph coupled
ments. In addition, Amberg GRP Fidelity are displayed in real time, facilitating ating errors, thanks to guided survey-
with smooth running and high travel
enables you to independently inspect considerably faster track installation ing processes
comfort are just some of the advantages
and adjust the system on-site. ■ Automatic evaluation and logging ■ Less repeat measurements thanks to
of the «slab track» construction method.
guarantee error-free and complete guaranteed accuracy
To-the-millimetre accuracy is vital dur-
documentation ■ Large time gain thanks to immediately
ing track installation. Clients, supervisors
available track geometry logs
and operators of high-speed rail links
■ High surveying reliability, high avail-
naturally count on reliable surveying
ability, minimised system maintenance
technologies with a guarantee of preci-
costs thanks to integrated system of
sion during the construction process.
calibration management
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Solution: Amberg Tamping
Amberg Technologies’ mobile surveying solution iden­
tifies track position errors as basis for installation
and maintenance of track ballast. Independent of time
and space, precise and efficient, the survey data are
subsequently utilised in the tamping machine.
Innovative preliminary surveying
solution wanted
Railway operators require well, main-
tained track geometry in order to eco-
nomically utilise their networks. Railway
track construction and maintenance Fault-free preliminary surveying Data is completely integrated Economical advantages
represent substantial cost items in infra- thanks to maximum mobility with direct communication to the ■ Reduction in logistics costs because
structure management. Powerful means The Amberg Tamping solution is a tamping machine Amberg Tamping is not a tracked
of production combined with flexible mobile surveying solution, «portable» in ■ Choice of sensors (GPS or TPS) and system and therefore no network
procedures help to reduce these costs. the strictest sense of the word, which surveying mode (static or kinematic), user fees accrue
allows the measurements made in depending on demands on accuracy ■ More time for actual track main-
Railway network operators, track con- the run up to the actual maintenance and performance tenance work thanks to powerful
work to be integrated into normal ■ Improved quality assurance and user preliminary surveying
struction and track design companies
therefore examine innovative prelimi- operations. Maintenance of Permanent guidance, for example by visual warn- ■ Optimum data quality thanks to error
nary surveying solution options, which Way using tamping machines can be ing, if tolerances are not adhered to free survey data can lead to a reduc-
accelerate the surveying process for effortlessly performed without waiting tion in tamping runs
time. Up to 1,200 m of track per hour ■ Uniform track quality for the
identifying track position errors and
provide high-quality correction data for can be surveyed thanks to the use of tamping process
maintenance and tamping machines. kinematic surveying methods.
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Solution: Amberg Clearance
Exploit the comprehensive Amberg Clearance system
solution to cover all your specific information require­
ments. From the identification of encroaching objects
in real time to complete documentation of structures
and clearance analyses including automatic clearance
profile mapping.
Unrestricted performance for
rail routes
Besides knowledge of track geometry,
complete knowledge of the utilisable
clearance in the rail network is abso-
lutely essential for reasons of safety and Extensive clearance profile analysis Multifunctional with real time Economical advantages 3D data visualisation provided by the
economy. From efficient surveying to comprehen- results ■ Faster surveying methods and system Amberg Clearance solution makes scan-
sive documentation, Amberg Clearance ■ Recognition of problem zones during mobility reduce track possession times ner data analysis easy to understand. For
Railway operators expect state-of- provides a proven and scalable surveying surveying allows immediate action and increase route availability for nor- example, objects encroaching on the
solution. ■ Environment surveying and complete mal operations clearance envelope can be made visible
the-art, flexible surveying, analysis and
documentation solutions. These solu- track surveying can be completed in ■ Automatic evaluations accelerate by coloured markings in a virtual track
tions need to be simple to use, impair ■ Modular trolley concept one pass result availability with reduced evalua- inspection.
existing operations as little as possible ■ Homogeneous data and operating ■ Comprehensive profile data form the tion effort
and reliably record all encroachments model basis for clearance envelope simula- ■ Once-only data acquisition for multiple
■ Single-point measurements for clear- tions for a number of track variations data utilisation reduces surveying and
and proximate items.
ance envelope and track surveying for ■ Faster and simpler result availability logistics costs
Rolling stock manufacturers expect the highest demands on accuracy thanks to fully automatic evaluation ■ Liability minimisation thanks to proof
■ Mobile scanner solutions with the of standard-conform clearance enve-
comprehensive data on structures and
objects restricting their customer’s highest image quality for condition lope status
clearance. documentation
■ Analysis and clearance envelope map-
ping with clear result presentation and
visualisation of all encroachments
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Hardware: Amberg GRP System FX
GRP 5000
Amberg Laser Scanner
Amberg GRP System FX is the proven, Profiler 5002:
universal system solution for acquir­ ■ 100 Hz rotation frequency Georeferencing
ing precise track geometry and track ■ Up to 20’000 measuring points
environment data. Thanks to the modular per revolution Leica GPS: Leica TPS:
■ Range 1 m to 79 m For general surveying with lower For track surveys at the highest
design the surveying system can be
■
■
(GPS) accuracy demands precision
optimally adapted to suit individual GRP 3000
■ GRP System FX is compatible with
■ GRP System FX is compatible
requirements. The system is easy to Leica GPS systems GPS1200 and
Profiler 110 FX: with Leica total stations TPS1100 /
transport, allowing surveying to be eas­ GPS500 TPS1200 / TPS2000
Motorised, reflectorless
ily integrated in railway construction ■
■ GPS integration kit including
(ATR required)
laser distance meter
processes. antenna pole, installation and
■ Range 0.3 m to 30 m
accessories
■ Range measurement
Lightweight design: accuracy +/- 1.5 mm
■ Light, high-precision
frame design
■ Easy to dismantle GRP 1000
for transport
GPC 100 prism column:
■Prism carrier for raised
prism position to reduce
refraction effects
Gauge sensor:
■ Accuracy +/- 0.3 mm
■ Measuring range -25 mm to
+ 65 mm relative to nominal
gauge User ergonomics:
■ For track surveys at the
■ Measurement reference 14 mm
below top of rail (TOR) – other highest precision
■ Fully adjustable push handle
references available on request
■ Balanced device for safe
«one-man» operation
■ Dead-man’s brake to pre-
Precision wheels: vent unintentional trolley
■ High specification synthetic (PET) movement
wheels for completely isolated Variable gauges:
operation ■ GRP System FX operation
■ Stainless steel wheels with
on common gauges
isolated core – precise and between 1000 mm and
robust – with non-electric con- 1676 mm
tact from left to right rail ■ Additional gauges on
request
Isolated system:
Odometer: Cant sensor:
■ Electrically isolated frame
■ Measurement of relative ■ Superelevation GRP Fidelity:
track stationing measurement ■ Adjustment kit for regular
■ Accuracy < 0.5% ■ Accuracy +/- 0.5 mm system tolerance checks
for 1,435 mm
nominal gauge
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Software: Amberg Rail 2.0
Amberg Rail 2.0 is a com­
prehensive solution for all
georeferenced, trackspecific
surveying tasks.
Amberg Amberg Amberg
Slab Track Plus Tamping Plus Clearance Basic
Software suite Software suite for und Plus
for new slab track new track construc- Software suites for
design tion/maintenance clearance surveying
for tracks on ballast
Railway line and track condition Customised user guidance Planning, analysis and evaluation
management In Amberg Rail 2.0, surveying pro- Project-specific, field-tested and simple
Logical and efficient management of cedures are controlled by defined to use, the Amberg Rail 2.0 software
survey data in a project is a central issue processes with the aim of eliminating application is designed to facilitate
in the Amberg Rail 2.0 solution. Among surveying errors. They are adapted optimum data flow between project
other things, this is achieved via the to the various applications using simple management, survey data acquisition,
management of various track conditions. and clear masks on the touchscreen. evaluation, export and reporting. The
Survey data is allocated directly to the software can be configured by the ■ Control of track surveying Track ■ Recording track position ■ Profile point measurements
corresponding tracks. user to suit individual requirements. adjustment in real time ■ Automatic computation of ■ Fully automatic scanning of
National standards can be integrated ■ Analysis and documentation of correction values clearance envelope
in the solution. geometric track quality ■ Direct data export to the ■ Evaluation and result
tamping machine documentation
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Support: Amberg Rail Support
Amberg GRP Fidelity
Only a correctly adjusted surveying system provides
reliable survey data. With Amberg GRP Fidelity you
can be sure your system is 100% reliable at all times.
■ Examination and adjustment of all critical geometry and
surveying elements
■ Safeguarding system accuracy in the framework of a quality
assurance system, with test certificate on request
■ GRP Fidelity quality assurance programmes are offered
locally by Amberg Service Centres
Amberg OptiPlan™
Even the best application hides optimisation potential.
Use Amberg Technologies’ servicing and support
agreements for:
Service and support in-house Global support from the Amberg
■ More economic efficiency
Amberg’s distribution partners are Support Team
■ Unrestricted readiness
carefully selected, regionally rooted Optimum support for the Amberg
■ Guaranteed high quality survey results
organisations, whose employees under- distribution partners is the core task of
■ Risk minimisation for unanticipated repairs
stand your particular issues and wishes, the Amberg Support Team. Alongside day
■ Minimum downtimes during surveying operations
expertly and dedicatedly advise you to day back-up valuable information is
and ensure that Amberg Rail products gathered and recorded to help Amberg
and services provide a significant con- Rail solutions to constantly improve and
tribution to the safety and efficiency of develop to match market and customer
your transport infrastructure. requirements.
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Amberg Rail
More Efficient. More Flexible.
More Comprehensive.
Identify and check track positions to the millimetre when installing
slab tracks. Determine track position errors in track construction and
maintenance for direct use in tamping machines. Exploit the compre-
hensive Amberg Clearance solution – from examination of encroach-
ing objects in real time to automatic clearance envelope analyses.
Amberg Technologies has developed specialised system solutions for Profiler 110 FX –
the infrastructure industry for more than 25 years.The unique combina- distance meter (RL, standard range):
tion of systems development experience and industry know-how results Laser Class II compliant to FDA 21CFR Ch. §1040
10941 / en / 04.2009 / © 2009 Amberg Technologies AG
in measuring systems characterised by precision instruments, practical Laser Class II compliant to IEC 60825-1 and
EN 60825-1
system design and powerful software. Last but not least, Amberg Tech-
nologies’ products have gained the trust and recognition of tunnelling
GRP 5000:
and railway industry experts thanks to a worldwide service and support Profiler 5002 / Profiler 5003 Scanner:
network. Laser Class 3R compliant to EN 60825-1
Amberg Technologies AG
Trockenloostrasse 21
CH-8105 Regensdorf
Switzerland
Phone +41 44 870 92 22
Fax +41 44 870 06 18
info@amberg.ch
www.amberg.ch