Sydney, Australia
Powerbox Australia is pleased to confirm that a selection of Schaefer Elektronik railway battery chargers, including specific models from the B500, B600, B1500, B2500, and B2600 Series, has received Preliminary Type Approval (C0192) from Queensland Rail.
This approval confirms the suitability of these high-reliability AC/DC battery chargers for use in critical signalling and level crossing infrastructure, in line with Queensland Rail’s engineering, operational, and lifecycle requirements.
“We are proud to support Queensland Rail with a proven, standards-aligned power solution” said James Rutty, Director at Powerbox Australia. “Our engineering team has worked closely with both the signalling and standards groups to ensure each configuration meets performance expectations across all duty and environmental conditions.”
Approved Schaefer models are available in both wall-mounted and 19 inch rackmount formats, with output voltages of 12Vdc, 24Vdc, and 48Vdc, and power ratings from 250 W to 700 W.
For a full list of approved models and configuration options, please contact Powerbox Australia.
Image: Schaefer B2600 Series EuroCassette
Trusted Across Australia’s Rail Network
This latest approval adds to the growing list of Australian rail operators who rely on Schaefer and Powerbox for critical power systems. Transport for NSW, Aurizon, and the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) have already deployed Schaefer battery chargers, supplied and supported by Powerbox, in signalling and level crossing applications across the country.
With Queensland Rail Preliminary Type Approval now in place, Powerbox is ready to assist contractors, signalling designers, and network owners with locally supported, fully compliant battery-backed DC power solutions.
