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Edition 28 | December 2010
Bp compact and Bc compact
Extended family of
compact units
Knorr-Bremse has added two more products to its highly successful
EP Compact product range: Now it is not only possible to control
the direct brake cylinder pressure but also the pressure in the brake
pipe – which means the system can be used in locomotives as well as
multiple units.
EP Compact was first launched in 2004 as a compact modular
braking system for central and distributed brake cylinder
pressure control. It is designed to be configurable for a wide
range of different functions, so that it can be tailored to the
needs of individual customers as far as possible.
EP COMPACT LITE: Example with interface
connector and PLUS modules under the cover for
controlling the parking brake, air suspension and
air filtering. with cover
The modular unit can be used for both brake cylinder and
brake pipe pressure control on various different platforms. Sales
of some 2,000 units per year are ample proof of this product
family's success.
EP COMPACT LITE: C-pressure control with
electronic load correction and pneumatic load limitation
for metros and multiple units; example with integrated
CU02 underfloor electronic unit for central control
(4-channel slide protection), without cover