On board Electronics, TCMS/TIMS products: VCU -Vehicle Control Units, Railway Ethernet Switch/Router, Input/output Module, Train2Ground, Remote Monitoring, Cybersecurity and Safety solution

SELECTRON SYSTEMS AG profile

Specialist for on-board electronics in rail vehicles

Selectron offers TCMS (Train Control and Monitoring Systems) system solutions and components for rail vehicles. We specialize in control, network, safety & security and communication technology. One main thrust of our activities is toward systems, components and applications based on current safety standards.

Our range of services includes user-programmable controllers as vehicle control units (VCU) or subsystem controllers, railways networking including ethernet switch/router, wheel slip and slide protection, driver's cab displays, Remote I/Os, wireless technologies, network gateways and communication networks. We rely on network standards such as Ethernet TRDP, PROFINET, CAN, CANopen, WTB/MVB for rail vehicle control technology (TCMS).

Our services include conceptual planning, system integration, consulting, project analysis, cost analysis, technical specifications, project management, product development, application programming, commissioning, documentation and training. Our customers include rail vehicle manufacturers, vehicle operators and subsystem suppliers. Comprehensive and consistently qualified software tools offer the simplest handling over the entire vehicle life cycle.

As a system/product provider, we maintain close contact with customers.

Selectron products are known for their durability, flexibility, open interfaces and efficiency. Our engineering team analyzes the wishes and requirements of our customers objectively and comprehensively.

Selectron customers benefit from our many years of experience. The first business transactions in the field of rail vehicle automation were carried out as far back as 1982. Selectron has more than 10000 trains worldwide.

Who is Selectron Systems AG?
Selectron is a Swiss company and has been a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group since 2015.

We are IRIS and TÜV-certified and we offer:

• Over 60 years of experience in electronics development and programming
• More than 170 employees, of whom approx. 80% are engineers and technicians
• TCMS solutions according to the latest international standards
• Focus on safe electronic modules (safety & security)
• Optimized systems according to established safety standards (SIL2-4).
• 20% of sales are re-invested into research and development
• Efficient, collaborative support for our customers in a spirit of partnership
• Independent from train manufacturers and system integrators
• International workforce that enables worldwide communication
• A 100% focus on the rail vehicle market

As specialists, we make our expertise available worldwide.

• Certified ISO quality management since 1994
• Our focus is on RAMS (Reliability, Availability Maintainability, Safety).
• ISO 9001 since 1994
• Certified development processes according to EN 61508 SIL 3, EN 50129 SAS2,
• EN 50128 SSAS2 since 2007
• IRIS Rev. 02 since 2012

Where are Selectron products used?
Selectron modules and services are used with great success on a wide variety of vehicle types in new rail vehicles and in modernization projects.

Some sample application:
We supply On-board electronic modules for:

• Vehicle control units – VCU
• Railways ethernet switch/router ECN/ETB
• Anti-spin and wheel slide protection - WSP
• Traction control
• Service brake
• Fault/data logging
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Data storage
• Heating, air conditioning, ventilation
• Sanitary areas
• Cruise control
• Wireless communication
• Vehicle bus networks
• Train bus networks
• Light control
• Door controls

For further information about us and our products, please visit our website www.selectron.ch