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Philosophy

Corporate values

Ingeteam Traction´s  offer

Supply of the traction

system

Auxiliary power supply

systems

Vehicle control

On-board electrical system

engineering

Maintenance

Comprehensive solutions for

new rolling stock

Modernization of rolling stock

Traction division

Traction systems

Human-machineinterface (HMI)

Vehicle controlunit (VCU)

UT 3500 UT 200 Bilbao Tram

Tractionmotor

TRAVCA 250 ED 74 TD 2000

Enginegenerator group

Tractionconverter

Auxiliaryconverter

Our capabilities and experiencein the railway sector allows us tooffer advanced solutions thatcontribute towards significantimprovements to ra i lwayoperation, focusing especiallyon operating costs, reliability,availability, maintenance andenergy consumption.

Ingeteam Traction designs andsupplies complete traction,control and auxiliary systems fortrams, EMUs, locomotives andhigh-speed trains, based on in-house technological deve-lopments in the field of controland power electronics, with thegoal of maximizing the availabilityand performance of trains, aswell as the offer of comfort andsafety.

Cooperation with our clientscovers the vehicle definition,design and engineering, up tothe “turnkey” supply of on-boardelectrical solutions, for both newrolling stock projects and fleetmodernization.

PhilosophyOur priorities in tackling projects are:

Proximity to the clientThe key for the success of all projects is joint collaboration with our clients, from the definitionphase of the project, during commissioning and the subsequent assistance phase of eachproject.

FlexibilityAs an equipment designer and manufacturer, we provide customised solutions suitable to meeteach of our clients' individual needs, by developing and supplying the optimal solution for eachproject.

Minimizing operating costsSince we are conscious of the challenges railway operators face to optimize the life cycle cost(LCC) of rolling stock, we pay special attention to:

Maximizing energy performance: our solutions seek to optimize the efficiency of thesystem by reducing consumption and by incorporating energy recovery systems.

Reliability and availability: our systems are known for maximizing the rates of reliabilityand availability of rolling stock, thanks to our analysis based on the AMFE model,advanced simulation tools and finally an exhaustive final testing process.

Low maintenance cost: in the design phase, we take into consideration maintenanceactivities, in such a way that our systems incorporate advanced diagnosis tools and ahigh degree of modularity and standardization so that these activities can be carried outat the lowest cost and the greatest efficiency possible.

Experience R&D

Since it was founded in1972, our group has beenknown for the developmentand supply of innovativesolutions in the field ofelectrical engineering. Thetechnological effort of thedivisions, their knowledgeand experience are appliedto the development ofsolutions directed at energycontrol through theapplication of electricalpower systems and theautomation, control andsupervision of processes indifferent spheres of activity.

Ingeteam Traction'spresence in carrying out

projects in the railway sectoris backed by our masterywhen it comes to combiningextensive experience in thedevelopment and supply ofelectronic power and controlequipment with ourknowledge of rolling stockengineering and railwayoperations. The tractionsystems developed byIngeteam Traction havebeen successfully appliedin the most demandingrailway environments, bothelectrical traction and diesel-electric, as well asconventional and high-speed rolling stock.

Our strategy is based oncontinued investment inresearch and developmentin the electro-technical field,focused on power andcontrol systems, as well asthe use of exclusivetechnologies and in theapplication of in-houseprocesses. To that end, wehave a qualified teamworking in modern labs andtesting facilities with the mostadvanced simulation toolsavailable on the market.

In the field of powerelectronics, systems havebeen developed thatincorporate the latesttechnology insemiconductors applied to awide range of voltages andpower levels, put to the testin the most demanding

environments within theenergy, iron and steel,marine and railway fields.In this context, we work inclose collaboration with thedesign teams of the mainmanufacturers of powersemiconductors,incorporating the latest state-of-the-art developments inIGBTs or more recently inIGCTs or IEGTs.

In the field of controlsystems, the R&D activityfound its first success withthe first automation unitsdeveloped in 1982.Expansion in R&D activitieshas led to the developmentof the current distributedsystems that have beenincorporated in some of themost advanced projects inthe railway market.

Quality Service

We consider that proximityand adaptation to the client'sneeds is fundamental to thesuccess of each project. Forthis purpose, we maintain arelevant geographicpresence and make ourorganizational structureflexible.

Our effort to strengthencollaborative relationshipsand maintain the trust of ourclients brings us to adaptproject management and our

procedures to each client'sspecific needs and tomaintain an organization thatoffers a service that is closeat hand.

One main feature of ourbusiness model is offeringcompetitive advantages forthe products and projects,and our commitment is tosatisfy the needs of ourclients, meeting theirexpectations.

The excellence of ourproducts and services is ourreason for existance, as wellas the goal behind all ourproduction processes andthe tasks that ourcollaborators carry out. Inkeeping with this policy, weapply error analysis andcontinual improvementprocesses to ourmanagement, placingspecial emphasis on criticalcomponents. To this end,we demand the highestlevels of quality from ourapproved providers and

cooperate with them toincorporate the mostadvanced and reliablecomponents in our products.

Our management system isrecognised by ISO 9001 and14001 certifications. Ourprocesses are aligned withthe agents and results of theEFQM excellence model.Likewise, our organization isseriously committed to therequirements imposed byIRIS standards.

Ingeteam Traction's Offer

At Ingeteam Traction, we design and manufacture comprehensivetraction systems using in-house technology and know-how to offera very high energy performance, maximum reliability and reducedmaintenance costs, adapted to our clients' requirements and theirneeds to minimize the life cycle costs (LCC) of rolling stock.

Our traction systems, including traction converters,electrical machines and auxiliary elements, cover awhole range of catenary voltages (750 Vdc, 1,500Vdc, 3,000 Vdc, 15 kVac, 25 kVac) and power levels,for light tramcars, metros, EMUs, rail tractor units andhigh speed locomotives.

In the development and manufacture of our tractionconverters, we apply the latest advances in the fieldof power semiconductors, and we pay special attentionto modularity along with a high degree ofstandardization; these are the key aspects that allowus to offer high rates of reliability and reducedmaintenance costs.

In this field, we maintain a policy of close collaborationand preferential agreements with the main suppliersof power semiconductors and other criticalcomponents, for the purpose of incorporating state-of-the-art components into our products and ensuringthe supply chain of these products.

Ingeteam Traction's industrial activity also includesdesign and manufacture of electric generators fordiesel-electric solutions and traction motors adaptedto the individual requirements of each project. 200-class insulations are applied in all of these in orderto minimize weight and size in both open and closedsolutions, self-ventilated or forced cooling solutions.

Finally, in cooperation with our suppliers' designdepartments, we specify and integrate auxiliaryelements for the traction system like pantographs ortransformers.

Supply of the traction system

Traction systems proved in trams, EMUS,conventional and high-speed locomotives.

Ingeteam Traction's Offer

IngeteamTraction designs and manufactures auxiliary power supplysystems for rolling stock that are light and compact for the entirerange of catenary voltages, with the possibility of being integratedinto the traction converter.

From the initial design phase of these systems, we takeinto account that it is fundamental to obtain the bestenergy performance, a modular construction andminimize life cycle costs.

Its main characteristics are:

• Solutions for all kind of catenary systems:continous voltage catenary of 750 Vdc, 1,500Vdc or 3,000 Vdc networks, as well as 1,000 Vacor 1,500 Vac 16 2/3 Hz or 2500Vac 50 Hz forAC catenary systems.

• Easy maintenance, thanks to modular design ofequipments and advanced systems.

• Equipment for different power ranges.

• Communication with control system via TCN,CAN, RS-485, and other communication buses.

• The power circuit switching devices are state-of-the-art IGBTs, specific for traction.

• The cooling of the auxiliary converter is carriedout by natural, forced-air ventilation or water,depending on the output power and the client'spreferences.

Our offer includes battery chargers based onresonant or high-frequency circuits to minimizethe space required and weight, and to be integratedwith the auxiliary converter itself.

Auxiliary power supply systems

Reliability, modularity and availability

Ingeteam Traction's Offer

Ingeteam Traction's experience in the development andmanufacture of control solutions, for application in different sectors,makes it a leader in the design and manufacture of vehicle controlsystems and human-machine interfaces. These are based on in-house control electronics platforms that allow for programming inopen languages in accordance with IEC Standard 1131-3.

Vehicle control

These systems are conceived for use in distributedconfigurations, minimizing the wiring, and may beconnected both by means of TCN protocol (MVBor WTB) in accordance with IEC 61.375-1 andother bus protocols.

The conception of the vehicle control electronics(VCU) is carried out fulfilling the requirementsdemanded by railway standards and covers allneeds for control, monitoring and communicationsof any kind of rolling stock, from LRVs, EMUs,conventional and high-speed locomotives.

Among said needs, the following stand out:

• Control of train propulsion and braking.

• Control of auxiliary converters and batterychargers.

• Monitoring and driver-assistance systems.

• Management of the trains’ on-board systems andtheir communication with a ground station.

• Maintenance diagnosis and assistance system.

Finally, we integrate the signalling systemsrequired for vehicle operation (ERTMS or others),as well as the communication elements (GSM-R or others) so as to provide a comprehensivecontrol system for the vehicle.

Design and development ofcomprehensive control systems

Ingeteam Traction's Offer

Our vocation is to work side by side with our clients throughoutthe various phases of the project. From the initial phase wecontribute with our experience in the analysis of a system'sperformance, and starting with the original system in the case ofrenovations, right up to the final phase, to offer optimal solutionsin terms of both performance and cost.

In this process, all the necessary simulations arecarried out to guarantee the proper powerspecification of the traction system in keeping withthe track profiles, the aerodynamics of the vehiclesand acceleration requirements.

Likewise, we execute the specifications for all theon-board electrical components, traction system,control, auxiliary power supply, communications,signalling, security and comfort, integrating saidsystems in the engineering of the train.

Our engineers then proceed to program the variouscontrol systems of the vehicle, its commissioningand subsequent approval, thus supplying a“turnkey” project.

We provide highly qualified and experienced teams and the necessary means for the maintenanceof the electrical systems installed aboard, to ensure that the specified ratios of reliability and availabilityare complied with.

Our extensive offer of services and systems maintenance is supported by our mastery in developingand executing complex projects, and in the qualifications of our technical teams.

As part of a comprehensive offering, our commitment is to guaranteethe best service during operation.

Maintenance

Comprehensive on-board electrical system engineering

Electric and diesel-electric traction

Comprehensive solutionsfor new rolling stockWithin our collaboration with clients, both rolling stock manufacturersand operators, our capacities allow us to offer a comprehensivetraction and control system for new rolling stock. From specificationsand engineering, the integration of the different elements offeredby Ingeteam Traction and the remaining subsystems necessaryfor rolling stock operation, we work side by side with our clientsin obtaining the corresponding approval certificates and cooperatingin maintenance.

Our participation includes the following:

Design of the optimal configuration

Our engineers collaborate in the specification of equipment andsystems so they meet all the dynamic requirements of rolling stock.

Calculation of energy consumption

Our experience in the field of power electronics applied to energy,enables us to design and supply systems that minimize energyconsumption.

Maximum safety

The engineering considers the necessary criteria to minimize therisk of accidents, both during operation and in maintenance stops,by means of the corresponding security measures, such asinterlocking and redundant systems.

Maximum reliability and improvement of maintenance conditions

Our systems are designed keeping the ease of maintenance in mind.We also offer a modern diagnostic system that allows for incidentsto be located quickly. These factors, along with low energyconsumption, allow our solutions to reduce the life cycle cost (LCC)of the project.

Interoperability criteria

The design and engineering of our equipment is carried out keepingin mind the interoperability criteria that allow for the use of thevehicle by different operators.

Interior comfort through multimedia technologies

As part of the engineering of the rolling stock, we integrate the mostmodern multimedia systems to provide the maximum quality ininterior equipment and offer the greatest comfort to passengers.

Minimization of energy consumption andmaintenance costs

Modernization of rollingstockIngeteam Traction offers operators the possibility of renovatingthe electrical traction and control system of the rolling stock,obtaining the advantages contributed by our modern tractionsystems, but with a lesser investment and a reduced projectexecution time.

The high costs of maintenance and operation ofa fleet of vehicles, as well as insufficient dynamicperformance, frequently oblige the operator tomake investment decisions on the modernizationof the equipment.

Our modernization proposals are especially suitablewhen the mechanical components of the fleet arein good condition and only require conditioningor cleanup, and however, direct current tractionsystems often show reliability problems whichconsiderably reduce the dynamical performance.

The advantages obtained in this type of projectare:

Greater availability

The new alternate-current traction systems offergreater reliability than the traditional direct-currentsystems. This, along with the lower number ofnecessary electromechanical elements, allows forgreater fleet availability, improving the returns onthe investment in rolling stock.

Lower maintenance costs

Alternate-current systems, especially asynchronousones, require less maintenance since they presentno problems with brushes, collectors, camshafts,contactors and electromechanical parts in general.This situation, along with a lower cost forreplacement parts for the alternate-currentsystems, allows the fleet maintenance costs to besignificantly reduced.

Lower energy consumption

The possibility of returning energy to thecatenary wire via regenerative electrical brakingmeans important savings in operational costs,taking into account the evolution of energycosts.

Greater comfort

The precision in traction control offered by thenew traction systems contribute to jerk control,leading to improved comfort for the passenger.This advantage therefore contributes to offera perception of improvement of the service onthe part of the user.

Improvement of dynamic performance.

The dynamic performance of rolling stockimproves thanks to the remodelling of thetraction system, facilitating the use of rollingstock on lines with greater demands or thereduction of operational times, given that thenew alternate-current systems allow for greaterperformance in the same space.

Extending the useful life of rolling stock.

With the renovation of the traction system theuseful life of the rolling stock is extended forthe purpose of optimizing the existing fleet.

Reduction of life cycle cost (LCC)Improved disponibility

Parque Tecnológico - Edificio 10648170 Zamudio • Bizkaia - Spain

Tel: +34 94 403 9600Fax: +34 94 403 9837

E-mail: traction@ingeteam.com

Ingeteam Traction

www.ingeteam.com

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