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ZTR Adds 25% Tractive Effort Boost to EMD Dash-2s without Replacing Existing Dash-2 Control SystemMINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)-- The new BOA™-WS from ZTR Control Systems is designed to integrate into Dash-2 systems with minimal installation effort and adds automatic short-term current regulation for traction motors and the main generator. "Although designed with microprocessor technology and sophistication software, BOA-WS has been engineered to withstand the rugged rail environment," said Dave Brooks, ZTR Product Development Manager. "In addition, the flexible design lets you maximize product life with future expansion into an even more feature-rich control system." BOA-WS is a cost-effective, reliable way to improve tractive effort. The system features intelligent sanding control, log and event counting, and simple browser interface. Interested in learning more? Visit www.ztr.com/boa or drop by one of our booths this fall. ZTR will be exhibiting at RSI/CMA in Montreal, Canada, September 21-23, booth #401 and at InnoTrans in Berlin, Germany, September 23-26, Hall 6.2, Stand 509. You may also e-mail [email protected], or call 1-952-233-4340. About ZTR ZTR provides innovative locomotive modernization solutions that improve performance, reliability, and efficiency. As locomotive modernization experts, ZTR Control Systems helps railroads gain an additional 15-20 service years out of locomotives with the NEXSYS™ III-i system, an industry leading fuel and emissions reduction system SmartStart®, and new products like KickStart™ and the Locomotive Axle Generator. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) (http://twitter.com/ZTR_Solutions).
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