Gate monitoring system

摘要

A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.

主权项

1. A method of monitoring a crossing arm comprising:
providing a crossing arm including a first end portion and a second end portion and a length therebetween, wherein the second end portion is positioned above the first end portion when the cross arm is in a raised position, wherein the second end portion is lowered when the arm is in a lowered position; mounting a position sensor to the second end portion of the crossing arm; delivering electrical power to the position sensor through one or more wires that also power LED lights on the crossing arm, wherein the electrical power is delivered at a voltage that is insufficient to cause the LED lights to illuminate; and magnifying the voltage of the delivered electrical power to a level that is sufficient to periodically power the position sensor.