Abstract: A railway system has a diagnostic system for monitoring railway components of the railway system and at least one railway component connected to the diagnostic system. The railway component is configured to automatically transmit a self-describing data set to the diagnostic system and/or allow the diagnostic system to request such a data set as part of a plug-and-play process upon being connected. The diagnostic system is configured to receive the data set from the railway component and to integrate the railway component into the remaining diagnostic operation on the basis of the data set.

Abstract: A brake testing method in rail-guided vehicle assemblies checks properly applied and released brakes. When applied, an actuator generates vibration in a vibratory system including brakes and wheels. A sensor records the vibration as a first measurement result for the applied state and subsequently an actuator generates vibrations in the released state. The vibration is recorded by the sensor as measurement result for the released state and a computer aids in comparison of first measurement results with first reference results for the released state and/or second measurement results with second reference results for the applied state and/or first measurement results with second measurement results and compares difference results with third reference results. Upon deviations outside a tolerance between measurement and/or difference results and associated reference results, a computer aides generating an error signal. A rail-guided vehicle, computer program and computer-readable storage medium are also provided.

Abstract: A railway system has a diagnostic system for monitoring railway components of the railway system and at least one railway component connected to the diagnostic system. The railway component is configured to automatically transmit a self-describing data set to the diagnostic system and/or allow the diagnostic system to request such a data set as part of a plug-and-play process upon being connected. The diagnostic system is configured to receive the data set from the railway component and to integrate the railway component into the remaining diagnostic operation on the basis of the data set.