Functional Supply Point | FSP01/02 FSP03 FSP04

Functional Supply Point (FSP) Range

RSP produces a range of rail Functional Supply Points (FSP) products in both Class I and Class II for use in rail signalling power distribution systems as defined in NR/L2/ELP/27410. The range conforms to NR/L2/SIGELP/27409 Issue 2.

Find out what the difference is between FSP01, FSP02 &  FSP03

FSP01/02 & FSP02 Switchgear Range

FSP01/02 and FSP02 switchgear assemblies are suitable for single and dual-end-fed systems with manual reconfiguration. Available in both 240v and 650v configurations.

The FSP01 and FSP02 hold the Network Rail Product Acceptance Certificate PA05/07055 (Class I) and PA05/07053 (Class II) and are compliant to NR/L2/SIGELP27409 Issue 2.

All FSP01/02 products come fitted with RSP’s unique removable and splitable gland plates.

• FSP01/02 Switchgear Assembly Type 20 Class I – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0092/000296
• FSP01/02 Switchgear Assembly Type 21 Class I – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0092/000297
• FSP01/02 Switchgear Assembly Type 20 Class II – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213902
• FSP01/02 Switchgear Assembly Type 21 Class II – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213903

Buy any of the above FSP01/02 Switchgear directly from us online, or contact our FSP Switchgear expert for advice [email protected].

FSP01/02 Technical Information

FSP03 Switchgear Range

FSP03 can be installed within dual end-fed, auto-reconfiguration systems and can be installed with all approved ARS systems currently in the marketplace. Switching can be provided for 110v through to 650v signalling power installations, both AC and DC.

Our FSP03 holds the Network Rail Product Acceptance Certificate PA05/07053 and is compliant to NR/L2/SIG/ELP/27409 Issue 2.

All Functional Supply Points 03 FSP03s come fitted with RSP’s unique removable and split-able gland plates.

All FSP03 cases are fully compatible with all NWR Product Accepted Automatic Reconfiguration Systems and can be supplied in yellow-banded cases made from mild or stainless steel.

• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 30 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213907
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 31 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213908
• Class II FSP03 Full Width Location Case Assembly – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213905
• Class II FSP03 Half Width Location Case Assembly – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213906
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 33 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213909
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 34 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213910
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 35 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213911
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 36 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213912
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 37 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213913
• Class II FSP03 Switchgear Assembly Type 32SM – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 0054/213914

Buy any of the above Functional Supply Points (FSP03) Switchgear directly from us online, or contact our FSP03 expert for advice [email protected].

FSP04 Switchgear Range

Our FSP04 range is designed specifically for SIN119 solutions to replace legacy installations. Supporting this is the range of TC04 Terminal Chambers, which can be used for cable termination to support the whole Functional Supply Points range.

RSP’s Functional Supply Points FSP04 are fully compliant with Network Rail Product Acceptance Certificate PA05/07058 and NR/L2/SIGELP27409 Issue 2.

All FSP04s come fitted with RSP’s unique removable and split-able gland plates. Suitable for SIN119 Legacy Installation upgrades

• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 01 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002324
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 02 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002325
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 03 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002326
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 04 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002327
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 05 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002328
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 06 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002329
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 07 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002330
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 08 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002331
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 09 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002332
• FSP04 Switchgear Assembly Type 10 – Rail Cat No. & PADS No. 092/002333

Buy any of the above FSP04 Switchgear directly from us online, or contact our FSP04 expert for advice [email protected].

FSP04 Technical Information

For more information on FSP04 Switchgear dimensions, weight and features please view Functional Supply Points FSP04 Technical Download

Bespoke Rail FSP Design

RSP provides bespoke designs for each Functional Supply Point installation and exceeds Network Rails Signalling Design Handbook. These designs will be produced from client issued schematics and are individual to each contract.

Terminal Chambers TC04 – Cable Connection Boxes

Terminal Chambers can be used for terminating class I and class II cables and then feeding into our full range of FSP Switchgear assemblies. TC04 comes with a removable gland plate and tunnel terminals which are suitable for copper (CU) or Aluminium (AI) cables, 2C or 4C, ranging from 6-120mm2. The weight of a Terminal Chamber TC04 is about 5kgs and can be installed into BRS-SM440 barwork or simply fixed to a wooden backboard.

RSP’s TC04 are fully compliant with Network Rail Product Acceptance Certificate PA05/07058 and NR/L2/SIGELP27409 Issue 2.

• TC04 – Type 20 – Railway Cat No. 092/002334
• TC04 – Type 21 – Railway Cat No. 092/002335
• TC04 – Type 22 – Railway Cat No. 092/002336
• TC04 – Type 23 – Railway Cat No. 092/002337
• TC04 – Type 24 – Railway Cat No. 092/002338
• TC04 – Type 25 – Railway Cat No. 092/002339
• TC04 – Type 26 – Railway Cat No. 092/002340
• TC04 – Type 27 – Railway Cat No. 092/002341
• TC04 – Type 28 – Railway Cat No. 092/002342
• TC04 – Type 29 – Railway Cat No. 092/002343
• TC04 – Type 30 – Railway Cat No. 092/002344
• TC04 – Type 31 – Railway Cat No. 092/002345
• TC04 – Type 32 – Railway Cat No. 092/002346
• TC04 – Type 33 – Railway Cat No. 092/002347
• TC04 – Type 34 – Railway Cat No. 092/002348
• TC04 – Type 40 – Railway Cat No. 092/002349
• TC04 – Type 41 – Railway Cat No. 092/002350
• Class 1 to Class 2 Converter
• Class 1 to Class 2 Double Convert

Buy any of the above Terminal Chambers directly from us online or contact our TC04 expert for advice [email protected].

TC04 Technical Information

For more information on TC04 dimensions, weight and features, please view Terminal Chamber TC04 Technical Download

What’s the difference between FSP01, FSP02 and FSP03?

The term FSP can be a confusing one on the railway. It is used to describe both the switchgear product and the assembly housing which it is housed in. This is further confused by the fact that there are different types of FSP depending on the power distribution architecture.

• FSP Switchgear – this is the product that connects the signalling power distribution system to the functional circuits. It consists of terminals, isolation switches and protection devices. These products are manufactured to meet the specific needs of FSP01, FSP02, FSP03 and FSP04 architectures as detailed below.
• FSP Assembly – this is typically a standard half or full width location case with yellow banding. As well as the FSP Switchgear it will also contain additional equipment required which may include isolation transformers, insulation monitoring, auto-reconfiguration equipment, battery chargers, protection devices, Distribution Interface Transformer Assemblies (DITA).
• Class I Equipment – this relies on basic insulation and for all exposed-conductive-parts of an installation to be connected to a productive conductor (see BS EN 61140 and BS7671). This normally means that the switchgear product is made of steel but is grounded via a protective earth. Class I products are used for FSP01 and FSP02 systems only.
• Class II Equipment – this relies on both basic insulation and supplementary insulation to provide protection (see BS EN 61140 and BS7671). This normally means that the switchgear product is made of a non-conductive material (GRP, plastic) and features a Class II label on the front. Class II products are used for FSP01, FSP02, FSP03 and FSP04 systems.
• Class II Hybrid – this is where the installation on the primary side of a transformer meets the requirements for Class II and the installation on the secondary side of the transformer meets the requirements for Class I (see NR/L2/SIGELP/30007). This is typically found where upgrades are being carried out to an older system, and the upgrade parts need to meet higher standards. Class II Hybrid products are used for FSP01, FSP02 and FSP04 systems.

FSP01 – this is the simplest and therefore most cost-effective architecture. A single supply source at one end feeds power to the FSPs which are daisy chained together. This may also be used where a sub feed (spur) from a main distribution system is required.

FSP02 – this is a more complex architecture that has greater redundancy and resilience. The FSPs are still daisy chained together but now there is a supply source at each end. This means that in the event of a single failure the system can be manually re-configured to run off a single supply at either end of the system.

FSP03 – this is the most sophisticated solution. The arrangement is the same as for the FSP02 architecture but with the addition of the ability to have an Auto-Reconfiguration System (ARS). An ARS system can automatically detect a failure from one supply end and automatically reconfigure the system, to run using the other working supply end, thus ensuring complete reliability even in the event of a failure.

FSP04 – there are a lot of old legacy single end fed systems on Network Rail infrastructure. Where these are still being used the power distribution systems were never designed or built to comply with modern standards and are therefore potentially unsafe. FSP04 switchgear has been designed to allow a simple and cost-effective upgrade to these old legacy installations without the need for expensive wholesale upgrades of the entire architecture.

RSP Switchgear can be purchased as standalone products for fitment in existing installations or they can be purchased as part of an overall FSP Assembly.  RSP can configure, design, build, factory test and deliver to site a full range of FSP01, FSP02, FSP03 and FSP04 Assemblies to meet any specification.  We offer modular solutions as well as bespoke builds and we are proud to be the only company to offer a Network Rail approved Class 1 FSP Switchgear product.

TC04 Technical Information

For more information on TC04 dimensions, weight and features, please view Terminal Chamber TC04 Technical Download

In-house Manufacture and Testing

All our FSP rail products are constructed at our manufacturing facilities in Saltash Cornwall by our experienced in-house IRSE licenced team. The team carries out full 3c testing of every FSP assembly.

Innovative FSP Rail Design

The RSP range offers a number of unique advantages to the industry and our customers.

We can install up to four 1500Va transformers or up to four 10a T/Js within a single FSP. Alternatively we could provide an FSP that houses a 25Ah point battery system, inclusive of charger. Feeder cables up to 120mm2 in both copper and aluminium can also be installed easily, using our sliding gland plates.

FSP Switchgear FAQs

What Are Functional Supply Point FSP?

Rail Functional Supply Points (FSP) are the equipment tasked with the electrical supply of signalling power distribution throughout the rail infrastructure. RSP’s range of rail power products cover all installation requirements – from a rail legacy changeover of a single piece of rail switchgear or FSP switchgear assembly to full FSP equipment housing, offering multiple power supplies and auto reconfiguration facility.

Do your FSPs comply with Network Rail standard (NR/L2/SIGELP/27409 Issue 2)?

RSP’s full range of FSP switchgear assemblies are all in accordance with Network Rail standards NR/L2/SIGELP/27409 Issue 2.  See Functional Supply Points FSP01/02 Technical 

Do your FSPs work with Auto-reconfigurable systems (ARS)?

Yes, our FSPs work with Auto-reconfigurable systems (ARS). RSP’s range of rail power products cover all installation requirements, offering multiple power supplies and auto reconfiguration facility.

Product Support

All our rail FSPs come with a standard 12-month warranty with an option to extend if required and a minimum 35-year life expectancy. RSP has an experienced team on hand to provide ongoing support pre, during and after-sales.

Related Rail Power Supplies and Solutions

Alongside our quality assured rail location cases, RSP also offer an extensive range of rail industry products

• Relocatable equipment buildings REBs
• Signalling Equipment Racks
• Location Cases LOCs
• DNO Cubicles DNOs
• Principal Supply Points PSPs
• Auxiliary Supply Points ASPs
• Terminal Connection Box TCBFunctional Supply Points(