Why Rail Chooses ABI
Repairing rail electronics in-house is not a workaround; it is a long-term maintenance capability. BoardMaster helps technicians isolate faults at board and component level using Power ON and Power OFF techniques, while RevEng recovers missing circuit connectivity and supports schematic generation from a physical PCB.
Combined with TestFlow and structured training, these technologies help rail organisations reduce external repair dependency, retain technical knowledge and extend the supportable life of critical electronic assets.
“The BoardMaster and RevEng helped us become self-sufficient and increased our system’s reliability, saving us over US$ 50 million.“
Mario Fioratti, Operations Director at Metrô de São Paulo.
Keep Unsupported Electronics in Service
Effective component-level diagnosis without OEM documentation or support required.
Reduce Reliance on Third-Party Repair
Eliminate No Fault Found issues and return boards to service fast
Recreate schematics for undocumented boards
Circuit diagrams created from a physical board for improved obsolescence management
Rail Applications
ABI systems support component-level diagnosis and degradation analysis, technical data recovery and repeatable testing across all known problem areas, including traction, braking, signalling and passenger systems. BoardMaster, RevEng and TestFlow help rail maintenance teams reduce diagnostic turnaround, standardise procedures and retain repair knowledge in-house.
Doors, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems
Door-control, climate, lighting and auxiliary-control electronics.
Build repeatable in-house diagnostic processes and reduce exposure to external repair lead times.
Traction & Power Electronics
Inverter, converter, motor-control and power-supply boards.
Diagnose analogue and digital circuit stages using component-level and multi-point testing.
Passenger Info & CCTV
Display, audio, communications and camera-control electronics.
Isolate board-level faults and reduce unnecessary full-board or complete-unit replacement.
Train Control & Monitoring
TCMS, event-recording, fault-monitoring and onboard communication boards
Investigate intermittent and No Fault Found issues, then capture repeatable diagnostic procedures in TestFlow.
Signalling & Trackside Systems
Signal-control, communications and trackside interface PCBs.
Power ON and Power OFF diagnostics, with RevEng support when circuit documentation is missing or incomplete.
Braking Electronics
Brake-control, wheel-slip protection and sensor-interface PCBs.
Support structured fault diagnosis and technical data recovery within approved maintenance procedures.
FAQs
Answers on repairing rolling stock and signalling boards in-house down to component level.
Can ABI equipment support the repair of rolling stock and signalling boards when OEM documentation is unavailable?
Yes, in many applications. BoardMaster supports Power ON and Power OFF fault diagnosis, component testing and known-good-board comparison. RevEng captures connectivity from a physical PCB and generates a netlist that can be used to create professional schematics. The appropriate approach depends on board access, condition, complexity and the available reference information.
How long can rail electronics remain in service through in-house repair?
There is no fixed extension period. ABI systems help organisations extend supportability by enabling component-level diagnosis, documentation recovery and repeatable testing after conventional OEM support has ended.
Which rail operators use ABI equipment?
Named customers include Alstom, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), CAF, Korail, SFMTA, Metro Rio, VLT Carioca, alongside more than 70 rail companies worldwide.
Does ABI equipment replace the relationship with the OEM?
No. ABI technology complements existing OEM support while reducing dependency for PCB diagnosis, documentation recovery and selected in-house repairs. The operator retains control of its maintenance strategy while continuing to apply its approved engineering and return-to-service procedures.
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