PointGuard Solution
Point Machine Cycle Count
Every time a point machine moves a switch, it undergoes mechanical stress. But without a clear record of how many cycles it’s performed, it’s impossible to know how close it is to wear or failure.
PointGuard automatically tracks the cycle count of each point machine in real-time—so you always know how much work it’s done.
✅ Plan maintenance based on actual usage, not guesswork.
Instead of relying on time-based inspections, you can prioritize maintenance for the machines that have handled the most cycles, ensuring resources go where they’re needed most.
✅ Extend asset life.
By monitoring cycle counts, you can avoid unnecessary interventions on lightly used machines and avoid overworking critical assets.
✅ Identify unusual patterns.
A sudden spike in cycles could signal operational issues or excessive switching at a particular location—letting you investigate and act early.
✅ Meet compliance and reporting needs.
Some rail networks require maintenance records linked to usage data. PointGuard gives you a verified cycle history for every point machine, automatically.
Bottom line: With PointGuard’s cycle count monitoring, you move from reactive maintenance to proactive planning—reducing failures, costs, and surprises.
Cycle Time Prediction
When a point machine operates, the time it takes to complete a switch—its cycle time—is a key indicator of its mechanical health.
PointGuard continuously measures and predicts cycle time trends, giving you powerful insights into the condition of every point machine.
✅ Spot problems before they cause failures
An increase in cycle time often signals growing resistance, wear, or mechanical issues. By predicting when cycle time is drifting outside normal ranges, PointGuard helps you catch problems early—before the switch gets stuck or fails in service.
✅ Prioritize maintenance where it’s really needed
With predictive insights, you can focus inspections and repairs on the point machines showing early signs of degradation, instead of relying on fixed schedules or reacting to failures.
✅ Prevent costly delays and disruptions
By acting on cycle time predictions, you can intervene proactively—avoiding emergency callouts, unplanned downtime, and penalties for service delays.
✅ Support continuous improvement
Cycle time data helps you evaluate how environmental conditions, usage, and maintenance practices affect equipment over time, leading to smarter maintenance strategies.
✅ Build trust with reliable performance
Deliver better service to passengers and freight customers by keeping switches operating smoothly, reducing unexpected delays across the network.
Bottom line: With cycle time prediction, PointGuard transforms your point machines from silent risks into monitored, predictable assets—keeping your network moving reliably and cost-effectively.
A Complete Digital Service Record
Every inspection, adjustment, or repair matters when it comes to keeping your point machines running reliably. With PointGuard’s Digital Service Record, you get a complete, up-to-date history of each asset—automatically and in one place.
No more missing paperwork or scattered files. Just instant, organized insight.
✅ Automatic log of every intervention
Every time your maintenance team services a point machine, it’s recorded digitally—alongside real-time data from PointGuard’s monitoring system.
✅ Link condition data with service actions
Easily see how maintenance activities impact performance. You’ll know which repairs fixed issues, and which machines continue to trend toward failure.
✅ Proof of compliance and reporting made easy
Whether for audits, regulatory compliance, or internal standards, you’ll have a verified service and performance history ready to share—no manual data entry required.
✅ Smarter maintenance decisions
With both live condition monitoring and service history in one platform, you can prioritize work smarter, avoid duplicated efforts, and extend asset life.
✅ Access anywhere, anytime
The digital record is securely stored and accessible from any device, giving operators, contractors, and engineers shared visibility—on-site or remotely.
Bottom line: With PointGuard’s Digital Service Record, you turn data into decisions and documentation into insight—making maintenance more transparent, accountable, and effective.
