Inspection
Total Control Systems engineers are highly experienced in troubleshooting, testing, and inspection of modern and legacy moveable bridge electrical systems.
Total control systems provides:
Visual and operational examination of power, control, and span drive systems as well as traffic control and traffic safety systems, roadway lighting, and marine navigation lighting
Traffic safety planning and coordination with MOT during safety interlock testing to provide safe and efficient traffic control while minimizing impact to local vehicular traffic
Emergency and priority repair letters for deficiencies requiring immediate or short-term repair
Coordination with bridge operators and maintenance personnel
Measurements including insulation resistance, utility, generator, and motor voltage and current charting and analysis
Detailed reports including photo documentation of condition and deficiencies, recommended repairs, and cost estimates
Inspections in accordance with AASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation, and Maintenance Manual, with emphasis on requirements in AASHTO LRFD Movable Highway Bridge Design Specifications, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of Way Association, National Electrical Code, and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Design
Whether our clients require new complete control systems or modifications and enhancements to existing systems, TCS provides solutions to both traditional and unique applications for industry, transportation, education, and entertainment.
Design services include:
Highway and railway moveable bridges of all types: control systems, span drive systems, traffic control and safety interlocking, sensing, and remote data monitoring
Fixed bridge power and lighting design
Theme park attractions and dynamic scenery
Dynamic educational museum exhibits
Field Services
Whether for planned site visits such as inspections and installation supervision or emergency troubleshooting and repair, our engineers are available any time, day or night.
Total Control Systems’ field services include:
Troubleshooting and investigation
Emergency response
Motor drive commissioning
Installation supervision
Repair supervision
Witness testing
Emergency Response
All TCS engineers stand ready to respond to equipment malfunctions day or night, on weekends, holidays, and in any weather. When you call TCS, an engineer answers the phone and troubleshooting begins immediately. While some problems can be resolved over the phone, others will require an experienced engineer to be on site ASAP. While en route to the site, support engineers collect information and study available design and as-built documents in order to provide the best assistance once the field engineer arrives on site.
Once troubleshooting is completed and the equipment returned to a safe state, replacement parts are obtained as needed, additional repair recommendations are provided and scheduled, and a report is provided to the customer detailing all actions, modifications, results, and recommendations.
TCS expedites design for priority repairs and coordinates and supervises installation. TCS engineers often work side-by-side with our client's maintenance personnel to guide and supervise repairs, and to educate them on preventing future problems and how to respond to problems should they occur again.
Construction Supervision & Inspection
TCS provides construction supervision for all phases of new construction, rehabilitation, modifications and upgrades.
Total Control Systems provides:
Review of shop drawings and contractor submissions
Regular site visits to ensure construction compliance with plans and National, State, and Local codes
Plan revisions as required
Peer Review
TCS conducts peer review services for bridge electrical design projects, checking adherence to standards and codes, checking calculations, evaluating functionality and constructability, and identifying conflicts and deficiencies early, preventing costly corrections later in the design and construction process.