Vogel & Plötscher SKM 1 User manual

1
General information
2
Safety
3
Product description
4
Commissioning and
operation
5
Care and maintenance
6
Transport
7
Technical data
8
Decommissioning and
disposal
9
Appendix
10
Index
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Table of contents 2
List of figures 3
List of tables 4
1General information 5
1.1 Contact details 5
1.2 Purpose 5
1.3 Target audience 5
1.4 About this document 6
1.4.1 Warning notice 6
1.4.2 Information 6
1.5 Nomenclature 6
2Safety 7
2.1 Warning and safety symbols 7
2.2 Use by qualified personnel 8
2.3 Intended use 8
2.4 Warning notices and safety precautions 9
3Product description 10
3.1 Standard scope of supply 10
3.2 Functional components SKM 1 11
3.3 Functional components SKM 2 12
3.4 Versions 13
4Commissioning and operating 14
5Care and maintenance 18
5.1 Maintenance 18
5.2 Care instructions 18
6Transport 19
7Technical data 20
8Decommissioning and disposal 21
9Appendix 22
9.1 EG declaration of conformity 22
10 Index 23

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List of figures
List of figures
Figure 1: Scope of supply................................................................................................................................................ 10
Figure 2: Functional components SKM 1................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 3: Functional components SKM 2................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4: SKM 1 on Vignoles rail.................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 5: SKM 2 on Vignoles rail.................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 6: Adjust the rail profile .................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 7: Placement on the rail foot 1/2................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 8: Placement on the rail foot 2/2................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9: Measuring the rail height ............................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 10: Measuring the wear of the running edge (SKM 1) ......................................................................... 16
Figure 11: Measuring the wear of the running edge (SKM 2) ......................................................................... 17

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List of tables
List of tables
Table 1: Overview of scope of supply........................................................................................................................ 10
Table 2: Overview of functional components SKM 1......................................................................................... 11
Table 3: Overview functional components SKM 2 .............................................................................................. 12
Table 4: Versions................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Table 5: Measuring with SKM....................................................................................................................................... 14
Notes
Please note that, as a general rule, the company names and brand names used in this document are
trademarks, brands or patents protected by law.
All the technical data given in the manual has been acquired, compiled, and checked with the
greatest of care. However, since errors cannot be completely excluded, please be advised that we
give no guarantee as to the correctness of the technical data, nor do we accept legal responsibility
nor any other liability for the consequences of such data being incorrect.
Vogel & Plötscher GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to at V&P) reserves the right to make
changes to the product, software, and this document in the sole interest of technical progress.

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General information
1General information
1.1 Contact details
Vogel & Plötscher GmbH & Co. KG
Geldermannstrasse 4
79206 Breisach
Germany
Telefon: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]e
1.2 Purpose
These operating instructions are designed to ensure trouble-free use of the SKM analogue
measuring devices.
1.3 Target audience
Users of the measuring device described in this document.

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General information
1.4 About this document
This document makes use of a range of different formatting and symbols, such as:
1.4.1 Warning notice
DANGER
Keyword
•Danger notice 1
•Danger notice 2
•…
A warning or safety notice indicates a potential risk and provides instructions on
how to prevent it.
The safety symbol may appear differently depending on the type and severity of
the risk concerned (section on →warning and safety symbols).
1.4.2 Information
An information box provides important information that should be taken into account.
Information boxes may provide practical information or refer to additional information and
documentation. References to other sources of information are shown in color and in bold
type.
1.5 Nomenclature
There are two versions of the rail head wear measuring device: SKM 1 and SKM 2. If one of the
two versions is not explicitly mentioned, the following information applies equally to both
versions. For the sake of convenience, in this case, the term “SKM” is used as a substitute for
“SKM 1 and SKM 2”.

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Safety
2Safety
2.1 Warning and safety symbols
General warning.
DANGER
Warns of a major risk
which could lead to serious
injury or death if not dealt
with.
WARNING
Warns of a risk which
could lead to serious injury
if not dealt with.
CAUTION
Warns of a risk which
could lead to injury if not
dealt with.
Hot surfaces warning
Electricity and electro-
magnetic effects warning.
Electro-magnetic field
warning.
Potential risk of injury
because of the effects of
machinery on the human
body.
Moving and/or heavy
weight warning.
Laser beam warning.

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Safety
2.2 Use by qualified personnel
The SKM ensures a high level of reliability.
The user must be suitably qualified and trained in the use of the device.
Specifically, the user should ensure that:
•the measuring device is used consistent with its intended use.
•the measuring device is not used if it is damaged or not working properly.
•the operating instructions are clearly legible and available to consult on the site where
the device is being used.
•the device is used, repaired, and maintained by suitably qualified personnel only.
2.3 Intended use
The SKM is an analogue measuring device for measurements of the wear of the rail head in
exposed Vignoles rails. The rail profile is checked using two measurement parameters:
•Rail height (vertical wear on rail)
•Wear of the running edge (lateral wear on rail)
Do not drop the measuring device.
If the SKM is not used in accordance with these instructions, we cannot guarantee that it
will be safe to operate. The user shall be responsible for any injury or damage to property
resulting from failure to comply with these operating instructions. V&P shall accept no
responsibility in such circumstances.

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Safety
2.4 Warning notices and safety precautions
GEFAHR
Magnetic clamps
•Be careful when moving around magnetic objects.
•Be careful with personal objects.
•Watch out for people and their personal objects when using the
device.
To avoid causing injury to other people and/or damage to the measuring device,
always be aware of your surroundings when using the device.
It should be checked which objects are worn on one's own body or on the body
of work colleagues to avoid potential damage to these objects by magnetic
effects.

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Product description
3Product description
3.1 Standard scope of supply
Figure 1: Scope of supply
Table 1: Overview of scope of supply
No.
Description
Quantity
1
Storage case
1
2
Measuring device SKM (the figure shows the SKM 1)
1
3
User manual
1

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Product description
3.2 Functional components SKM 1
Figure 2: Functional components SKM 1
Table 2: Overview of functional components SKM 1
No.
Description
Quantity
1
Cast body SKM 1
1
2
Horizontal slide
1
3
Vertical slide
1
4
Lateral wear measurement stylus 45°
1
5
Vertical height measurement stylus
1
6
Rail foot contact plate with magnets
1
7
Knurled screw
2

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Product description
3.3 Functional components SKM 2
Figure 3: Functional components SKM 2
Table 3: Overview functional components SKM 2
No.
Description
Quantity
1
Cast body SKM 2
1
2
Horizontal slide
1
3
Vertical slide
1
4
Lateral wear measurement stylus 67,5°
1
5
Lateral wear measurement stylus 45°
1
6
Lateral wear measurement stylus 22,5°
1
7
Vertical height measurement stylus
1
8
Rail foot contact plate with magnets
1
9
Knurled screw
2

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Product description
3.4 Versions
The two versions SKM 1 and SKM 2 differ in the quantity of the lateral wear measurement styli.
The lateral wear measurement styli are used to measure the wear of the running edge at different
angles.
Table 4: Versions
Version
Lateral wear
measurement
stylus
Standard
rail
profiles *
Figure 4: SKM 1 on Vignoles rail
1 x 45°
60E2
54E4
49E5
Figure 5: SKM 2 on Vignoles rail
1 x 22,5°
1 x 45°
1 x 67,5°
60E2
54E4
49E5
*More profiles and their combinations are available on request.

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Commissioning and operating
4Commissioning and operating
The operation is explained below using the example of the SKM 1. Unless explicitly
described otherwise, the SKM 2 is operated in the same way.
Table 5: Measuring with SKM
#
Step description
Picture
1
Adjust the required
rail profile with the
horizontal and vertical
slides.
The possible profiles
are engraved in both
the slides and the cast
body.
The engravings must
be next to or above
each other for the
respective profile.
Lock the slide setting
by using the knurled
screws.
Figure 6: Adjust the rail profile

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Position the SKM on
the rail. If necessary,
remove ballast under
the rail foot.
Place the measuring
device with the help of
the contact plate on
the rail foot.
Figure 7: Placement on the rail foot 1/2
To ensure a correct
positioning, the
horizontal slide must
correctly touch the rail
foot.
Figure 8: Placement on the rail foot 2/2

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Measuring the rail
height:
Move the vertical
height measurement
stylus up to the rail
head and fix it with the
screw.
The measuring stylus
ensures a contact in
the middle of the rail
head for most rail
types.
Read the measuring
result off the scale of
the vertical height
measurement stylus.
Figure 9: Measuring the rail height
4
SKM 1 –Measuring
the wear of the
running edge:
Move the 45° lateral
wear measurement
stylus up to the rail
head and fix it with the
screw.
Read the measuring
result off the scale of
the lateral measuring
stylus.
Figure 10: Measuring the wear of the running edge (SKM 1)

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SKM 2 –Measuring
the wear of the
running edge:
With SKM 2 it is
possible to measure
the wear of the
running edge
additionaly at angles
of 22,5° and 67,5°.
The measurement
procedure is same as
described above for
SKM 1.
Read the measuring
results off the scales of
the lateral measuring
styli.
Figure 11: Measuring the wear of the running edge (SKM 2)

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Care and maintenance
5Care and maintenance
5.1 Maintenance
The device must be maintained by qualified personnel only.
It is recommended that the device should be inspected and re-calibrated on an annual basis by
V&P or by an authorized V&P service partner.
Local regulations and guidelines for track measuring devices and how they should be
calibrated should always be observed.
5.2 Care instructions
Dirt: Any contamination (such as dirt, grinding dust or grease) should be cleaned
off the measuring device immediately after use. It is particularly important to
ensure the measuring probes are clean.
Moisture: When using the measuring device in moist environments and/or in the rain,
dry the device thoroughly before putting it into its transport case.
Shocks: Care should be taken not to shake or drop the device or expose it to any other
significant shock, as this can damage the calibration mechanism in the device.

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Transport
6Transport
The SKM measuring device should ideally be stored and transported in the provided transport
case.
When transporting the case in a vehicle, the case should be secured to make sure it cannot shift in
transit.
Inspect the device for damage after every journey.

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Technical data
7Technical data
SKM 1
SKM 2
Adjustable rail profiles
60E2
54E4
49E5
60E2
54E4
49E5
Optionally, the measuring devices can be adapted for other rail profiles on request.
Scale vertical height measurement
stylus
130-174 mm
130-174 mm
Scale lateral wear measurement stylus
45°
0-20 mm
22,5°
0-20 mm
45°
0-20 mm
67,5°
0-20 mm
Measurement resolution
± 1,0 mm
Dimensions and weight
SKM (length x width x height)
~ 220 x 60 x 280 mm
SKM weight
~ 1,4 kg
Storage case (length x width x height)
~ 310 x 95 x 360 mm
Storage case weight (when empty)
~ 0,95 kg