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ZTR Axle Gen: Performance for the Future

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON.  During the lifetime of a locomotive, an axle generator can be replaced time and time again. Debris that chips away at, and eventually shakes the unit loose, can cause unplanned downtime and replacement costs. The ZTR AxleGen not only has a new slim line but it allows for EIGHT individual outputs in one small but robust unit. These outputs feature selectable voltage levels and provide enhanced precision.

A New Kick for Your Locomotive Batteries from ZTR

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON - KickStart uses supercapacitor technology to augment the power required to start the locomotive engine, minimizing the drop in battery voltage during start. It has been redesigned with functional improvements that reduce this drop even more, so that electronics stay on and the strain on the batteries is diminished. The new hardware design is lighter and more compact for easier installation and no regular maintenance after install.

ZTR Strikes Deal with Integrated Rental Systems (iRental)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON - ZTR Control Systems and its Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Division, has struck an important milestone partnership with Integrated Rental Systems Inc. (iRental), provider of rental technology, specifically designed for Caterpillar (CAT) Rental Stores.

BOA-II from ZTR: Wheel Slip Insurance

LMOA Diesel Electrical Committee Recognizes Amarjit Soora

As environmental standards evolve in the European market, the railway industry is looking for innovative products to save operational dollars while allowing them to comply with environmental standards. ZTR Control Systems recognized the need for locomotive systems to advance performance and reduce environmental impact many years ago and developed SmartStart®, a locomotive Automatic Engine Start-Stop system (AESS). Now, they are seeing an increased demand for this technology in the European market.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON—ZTR Control Systems has been a trusted source for innovative, reliable and cost effective technologies for the locomotive industry around the globe. Because of the ZTR reputation for breaking new ground, the company has enhanced some of its existing products with new features, improved product design, and upgrades.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON—ZTR Control Systems has helped improve the reliability, adhesion and fuel consumption of over 1000 locomotives, through its flagship 
NEXSYS™ locomotive control system solution.  ZTR has successfully installed these units worldwide, on a wide variety of locomotives, including; SD40-2, MP15, GP15, GP40, GP38-2, GP38DC, GT22-2 and GT26-2.  With this new NEXSYS™III-i MD Module, the control and functionality of the NEXSYS™ III-i equipped mother is maintained and advanced control can be applied to ‘mother-daughter’ applications.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN and LONDON, ON -- ZTR Control Systems, a leader in industrial telematics equipment...

ZTR fulfills an industry need.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Increasing demand for consumer and industrial goods, coupled with rising rail shipments of crude oil and agricultural products, is placing significant pressure on locomotives across North America. Add into this, aging fleets and a shortage of new locomotives from manufacturers, and rail companies are trying hard to keep pace.