MessReg CTS II
The MessReg CTS II from Vogel & Plötscher is a mobile continuous track measurement system designed to record complete track sections efficiently and accurately. It captures all relevant parameters (distance travelled, track gauge, cant and twist) at 100 mm intervals and in real time, with numerical and graphical display and a resolution of 0.1 mm. It is foldable, lightweight and can be operated by one person, with data export in XLS and CSV formats.
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MessReg CTS II: continuous track geometry measurement
Efficiently recording sections of track requires equipment that combines precision, speed and ease of use. The MessReg CTS II continuous track measurement system from Vogel & Plötscher records all relevant track parameters (distance travelled, track gauge, cant and twist) at 100 mm intervals and in real time, displaying the results numerically and graphically on the screen. The comment function allows any track irregularities to be recorded at their exact position, making it easier to subsequently locate the points requiring intervention.
MPad outdoor tablet and CTSline software
The MessReg CTS II is supplied as standard with the powerful MPad outdoor tablet and, alternatively, can be equipped with the MPC outdoor laptop. Both options feature an up-to-date operating system and a low-reflection 10-inch touchscreen designed to provide optimum readability alongside the track. Measurement data is displayed in real time on the measuring computer using the CTSline software and can be exported as an XLS or CSV file for further processing.
Professional reports with CDMviewer
The optional CDMviewer analysis software allows all measurement values to be processed conveniently and professionally and generates a measurement report in PDF format, ready for documentation and delivery to infrastructure managers or end customers.
Foldable, lightweight and operated by one person
With an approximate weight of 19 kg and a practical folding mechanism, the MessReg CTS II can be assembled and operated by one person without difficulty. The measuring system is insulated and is available for different track gauges, allowing it to be used on Iberian, standard-gauge or metre-gauge railway networks. Its functions can be expanded with various equipment options, including a transport support for the manual measurement of switches or rollers for passing over railway crossings.
MessReg CTS II technical specifications
Measurement ranges for a track gauge of 1,435 mm:
- Track gauge: 1,415–1,490 mm
- Measurement interval: 5 mm and 100 mm
- Cant: ±225 mm
- Twist: ±225 mm
- Distance travelled: continuous measurement
- Measurement resolution: 0.1 mm
- 10-inch anti-glare touchscreen (MPad as standard, MPC optional)
- Data export: XLS and CSV
- Dimensions (length x width x height): approx. 1,550 x 505 x 618 mm
- Weight: approx. 19.0 kg
- Insulated measuring system
- Available for other track gauges on request
Equipment options
- CDMviewer analysis software with PDF measurement report
- Hardware upgrade to the MPC outdoor computer
- GPS upgrade for the MPC computer and software
- Transport support for the manual measurement of Vogel & Plötscher switches
- Rollers for passing over railway crossings
Additional information
| Weight | 19 kg |
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| Dimensions | 155 × 50,5 × 61,8 cm |
| Twist | ± 225 mm |
| Measurement resolution | 0,1 mm |
| Standard gauge (1435 mm) | 1415 – 1490 mm |
| Measurement range | 5 mm and 100 mm |
| Software | CTSline (real-time), CDMviewer (optional) |
| Track gauges | 1435 mm and others on request |





