Jupiter II Kit

Jupiter II Control System is an intelligent distributed I/O system developed by Harsco Rail. Through Harsco Rail’s Jupiter II Kit, customers are updating old machines to a fully controlled, modern machine. Jupiter II excels by genuinely distributing application intelligence and processing to the nodes of its control network that completely sidesteps issues of network bandwidth.

Built from the ground up to deliver unsurpassed diagnostic capability, the Jupiter II Control System is of vital importance and value to modern railroad maintenance operations.

Features:

Delivers accurate, repeatable results
Effective operator interface for computer-controlled applications including:
Automatic ramping
Super elevation
Zeroing of references
Continuous cross level monitoring
Reduces risk of electrical malfunction and operational downtime

Innovations:

Machine software reports errors when they occur
Improved data management
Decreased downtime

Comprehensive Diagnostics

• All output channels detect and report short circuits
• All output channels detect and report open circuits
• Output channels monitor and display load current in Amps
• All digital I/O channels include status LED indicators
• Module status is monitored and reported in the case of failure
• Network communication is monitored and reported in case of failure
• Graphical diagnostics screens available

Simplified Electrical System

• Reduction of wires and wire terminations
• Use of quick disconnect cables
• Shorter wire runs
• Similar module types and cables are interchangeable

Improved Reliability

• Operating temperature ‐40 to +70°C
• IP67 rated
• Fully potted
• Molded cables

Scalable Platform

• Utilized on most Harsco Rail equipment
• Common hardware and schematics
• Fully potted
• Simplified training