01 / ONBOARD
Identify from the vehicle
The MPRX Single Port Onboard reader is designed for locomotive and rail vehicle applications.
Explore the solution →// Rail problem / automatic asset identificationKnow which asset moved.
Know which asset moved.
Automate rail identification.
Manual identification can create delays, duplicate data entry and uncertainty about which asset is at a location. Sentinel supplies TransCore® MPRX RFID readers for automatic identification of locomotives, railcars and rail assets across onboard and wayside applications.
// The identification problem
Replace manual checks with automatic asset reads.
Rail operators, maintenance facilities, terminals and yards often need to know which asset has arrived, departed or passed a defined point. RFID can provide an automatic identification event that can be integrated into the wider operational data workflow.
02 / WAYSIDE
Identify at a location
The MPRX Four Port Wayside reader supports multi-antenna trackside installations.
Explore the solution →03 / DATA
Create an identification event
Use automatic reads as an input to tracking, reporting and wider asset-management workflows.
Explore the solution →// Choose the architecture
Onboard, wayside — or both.
The right architecture depends on where identification needs to occur and what downstream system will consume the event.
MPRX Single Port
For onboard locomotive and rail vehicle applications using a single antenna connection.
View product →MPRX Four Port
For wayside applications requiring up to four multiplexed antenna connections.
View product →// Australian deployment
Specify the exact reader and firmware configuration.
Sentinel is an Authorised TransCore Distributor. ACMA compliance is a firmware configuration confirmed for the exact unit and order; it should not be assumed from the product family alone.
// Frequently asked questions
Questions buyers and technical teams often ask.
What does Sentinel supply?
Sentinel is an Authorised TransCore Distributor and supplies, specifies and supports TransCore® RFID reader solutions, including the MPRX rail range.
Can RFID identify locomotives and railcars automatically?
Yes. RFID systems can provide automatic identification events when appropriately configured with compatible tags, antennas, readers and the required data/integration workflow.
Is ACMA compliance automatic for every TransCore reader?
No. Compliance depends on the firmware configuration of the specific unit. Confirm the required Australian compliance status for the exact model and firmware at the time of order.
// Sentinel Inspection Systems / Australia
Have a specific operating problem?
Tell us about the asset, environment and outcome you need. Sentinel can help identify the appropriate technology pathway and configuration.