Jun 30 2010
Planar Systems has been nominated as the official supplier of Xingtai Xianfeng Ultrasonic Electronics’ ultrasonic rail-flaw detectors. Planar Systems secured a contract from the China Ministry of Railroad to provide 6,000 EL320.240.36HB display-fitted components in view of its advanced TFEL (thin film electroluminescent display) display technology.
Planar EL development kit for TFEL display
The TFEL technology was primarily selected for its resistance to extreme temperature conditions. This characteristic makes the rail-flaw detector display suitable for operation under all weather conditions. The TFEL display devices offer easy maintenance and operation and provide enhanced reliability and accuracy at reduced cost of ownership. These displays are suitable for geographic markets that have large rail infrastructures, namely, Vietnam and India.
Xingtai Xianfeng designed the ultrasonic rail-flaw detector for China’s railway network. The flaw detector enables operators to monitor and view the sound wave modes that are sent via the rail for continuous rail checking to ensure maximum security.
Planar’s displays were the only products to meet the exacting specifications set by the China Ministry of Railroad for critical railway checking process in China.