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Rail Components Catalog Track Products Switch Heater Controls

Rail Industry Component:
SPECTRUM INC.: SureStart™ Switch Heater Control Cabinet

SPECTRUM INC.

The Spectrum SureStart™ Control Cabinet is a complete system that provides all necessary control features for our Flat-Jacket Snow Melters and Crib Heaters. Our standard product line offers 1–12 circuits in a single case so that you can control track switch heaters cost effectively. We use all commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components to make maintenance easy and affordable. Our engineers are also ready to collaborate with you to design the best possible custom solution when your requirements are outside of our standard product line.

Standard Features

  • 240, 480 and 600 AC Voltages available.
  • Single or three phase configuration.
  • Operates manually or automatically with Snow Detection System.
  • Includes remote customer connections and Signal System interface for dispatcher control.
  • Ground fault protection per circuit.
  • Stagger Start delays the start-up time to reduce initial electrical inrush.
  • Protected dead front inner panel.
  • Safety/Service disconnect mounted on dead front door.
  • 4-wire Configuration: separate circuit breaker for crib heaters and cal rods.
  • 120 VAC convenience outlet.
  • Internal heater and light.