Past Automated Systems:

• Automated Ballast System
• Manual Control Systems
• Radio Controlled Systems

• 24 V Electric over Hydraulic System
• Solar Powered Charging System with Solar Panels on each side of car
• Charge Controller to prevent over charging
• Approximately 5 seconds for doors to fully open or close
• 10 Micron Filter

• Up to 3,000 psi Hydraulic Pump and Motor
• 5-gallon Hydraulic Reservoir
• Hydraulic Hoses run to Cylinders
• Solenoid Operated Hydraulic Control Valves
• System designed for 12 months between preventative maintenance cycles

• Bypass Valves for manual operation
• Power Shut Off for transit or unauthorized use
• JK-CO Ballast Automation Systems can be fitted to any ballast gate configuration

Network Communication Radio Controls System

• Each Car has a Receiver/Decoder
• Transmitter operates off car number
• Cars can be operated with transmitter up to 300 feet
• May be equipped with Manual Electrical Switches when remotes are not available
• Low watt coils on hydraulic solenoid voids
• “Device Net” network communication
• System is designed to be expandable to meet customer needs in the future
• Can be retro-fitted to any existing ballast car

Radio Controlled System

• Each car has a Receiver/Decoder
• Transmitter operates off car number
• Cars can be operated with transmitter up to 300 feet
• May be equipped with Manual Electrical Switches when remotes are not available
• Can be retro-fitted to any existing ballast car

Manual Control System

• Manual Control Switches for each gate operation
• All components hard wired
• Can be retro-fitted to any existing Ballast Car