"Stop and start" is the everyday way of life for rapid transit systems. And since the number of passengers on board is constantly changing, the braking force is constantly having to be adjusted. Electro-pneumatic systems are ideal for the job. Electro-pneumatic brake control unit Pneumatic disc brake Microprocessor electronics provide the processing of the braking signals. The analog converter provides the required level of pneumatic pressure, while the actual braking force is generated either directly or indirectly (by spring). Wheelslide protection electronics are built into the brake control system. Primary control with the dynamic braking of a vehicle and smooth transition from the service brakes to the parking brake at rest, is part of the microprocessor logic system. Electronic Control Unit 19" Whether pneumatic only or electro-pneumatic, the brake control system is based on a modular unit offering better accessibility and easier maintenance. Visit other Knorr web sites with links to Knorr-Bremse and New York Air Brake Corporation