Axle counter Principle with SOD

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Axle counter is a train detection system that uses sensors to detect the presence of a train on a track section.

Axle counter system uses sensors to detect the presence of a train on a track section
It works on the principle of counting the number of axles that pass over the sensors
SOD (Start of Detection) is the point where the sensors start detecting the train
The system uses two sets of sensors, one at the SOD and the other at the EOD (End of Detection)
When a train passes over the sensors, the system counts the number of axles and compares it with the number of axles counted at the EOD
If the two counts match, the system confirms the train has passed through the section
Axle counter system is a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional track circuits

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