3.2 Flashcards
Log IN to OTDR
Enter
2217
Enter
Headcode
Enter x2
Log OUT of OTDR
Enter x2
Clear x4
Enter x2
Log in to GSM-R
Registration button (top right)
Headcode
3 digit signal number
Log out of GSM-R
Remove drivers key
Explain the electricity supply (…… National Grid 400,000 volts - Power Station 3 phase supply…….)
National Grid provides 400,000 volts to the Power Station
The Power Station has a 3 phase A/C supply. One feed goes to domestic and industrial use…. the other 2 feeds go to the railway industry
Sub Station Transformer
Passes to feeder stations
25,000 v overhead supply
Pantograph
Transformer
1,500 v to Traction Convertor
240 AC to…..
240 AC also passes through Auxiliary Convertor which converts it to 110 DC for….
240 AC =
Auxiliary Convertor Case
Main Tranformer Oil Pump
Main Compressor
Cab Heater
Saloon Heating
Immersion Heater
Retention tank Heater
Traction Convertor Fans
Toilet Extraction Fan
Cleaners socket outlet
Voltage Transformer in toilet
110 DC =
110v 72 cell batteries
Batter charger
AWS/TPWS/DSD Vigilance/DRA
Cab lights
Saloon lights
Emergency lights
Headlight, marker, tail lights
GSM-R
PA and Passcomms
PBC
Brake Unit
Auxiliary Compressor
Air Con (cab)
Door control unit
Wheelslip equipment
323 Isolating switches =
ATPIS
AWSIS
EBS
PCIS
TIS
VIS
DSDIS
What are your immediate actions if the ADD operates?
Pan down immediately
Stop immediately
Contact signaller
Vehicle numbers for DMS A, TS, DMS B
DMS A - 64xxx
TS = 72xxx
DMS B = 65xxx
323 max speed =
90mph
323 can be coupled with…. (5)
Another 323
Train with Tightlock Automatic Coupler
Train with a Buckeye
Train with “Emergency Adapter Coupling”
Loco with a “Match” vehicle
TAC stands for?
Tightlock Automatic Coupler
Explain the layout of the Neutral Section…..
155 feet
APC magnet - 100ft run in - 15ft dead section - 40ft run out - APC magnet
DSD released if in motion =
5 seconds before EBA
60 seconds and a DSD alarm gets sent to the signaller
Emergency cupboard contents =
Saw
7lb Lump hammer
Crowbar
Axe
Rope
Ladder
First Aid kit
Emergency Schrader hose
Mushroom coupling pin
Raise Pantograph =
(What do you look out for after the Pantograph has been raised?)
Driver key in and turn
Direction Selector to Neutral (press AWS button)
Auxiliaries ON
Pan up 10 seconds
….
Then watch out for:
Line light comes on
VCB light goes off
Batter charger light goes blue
Passcom light goes off
Main air rises to 7 bar and Brake res air rises to 4.5 bar
Air system =
Pan up, Compressor starts
Compressor Governor starts and stops the Compressor at 8.5 and 10 bar
Air goes through Main Reservoir Tank
Through a reducing valve at 7 bar
Air is then passed through the After Cooler and Twin Tower Air Dryer into the Main Reservoir Pipe
Air is then passed through flexible hoses and the MRPCC from the Main Reservoir Pipes to…..
Both of the DMS vehicles to things like…..
Brakes, Parking Brake
VCB, Pantograph, ADD
Air suspension
Horn
Windscreen washers
Sanders
Brake Frame DMS
ASIC 1
ASIC 2
BIC
ASIC
BSRIC
Auxiliary Frame TS
ASIC
MRIC
ASIC 2
ASIC 1
Brake Frame TS
CGIC
BIC
MRIC
BSRIC
Sand button =
Press for 10 seconds, then wait 50 seconds before more is available
Isolate air suspension speeds =
Vehicle empty = Linespeed
Passengers in affected vehicle = 45mph
VCB opens =
VCB closes =
VCB opens = Line light off, VCB light on
VCB closes = Line light on, VCB light off
Transformer windings =
Primary - 25,000 volts
Secondary 1 and 2 - 1,500 volts - 1 for each Traction Convertor
Tertiary - 240 volts
Transformer fault indications =
Primary Overload - if overvoltage in the primary winding, VCB opens
Secondary overload 1 and 2 - overvoltage in 1 or both of the Secondary Windings, it will not allow traction power to the relevant traction motors
Transformer over temperature - Too high then power is lost - VCB remains closed to allow oil to pump. Power regained at 110 degrees
Reset MCB max of how many times?
3 with 30 second break in between
Traction Convertor taking power =
Power is distributed from the Transformer Secondary Windings (1500V) via Jumper Cables to the Traction Converter and then power is distributed to the 4 Traction motors on each DMS
(Transformer - Traction Converter - Traction motors)
Traction Convertor when braking =
Traction motors reverse…. they act as AC generators supplying power for regenerative braking between 0 - 1950 AC (depending on what level of brake applied). Power not used is sent back to OLE via Transformer
Can’t take power?
AWS/TPWS activation
DSD/Vigilance activation
Emergency plunger
PBC in emergency
Key in both cabs
Drum switch wrong position
Main Reservoir air pressure falls below 5.2 bar
Passcomm pulled
Emergency Egress handle pulled
Doors open
Auxiliary Supply MCB
Train Brake MCB
Local Brake MCB
Train Door Control MCB
TPWS MCB
Parking brake =
Spring applied, air released at 4.5 bar
Secure cab =
Windows closed
DRA set
PBC in step 3
Direction Selector is OFF
Remove key
Set lights
Drum switch positions =
Uncoupled
Air
Coupled air and electric
Couple button =
Press for 5 seconds
Operates Drum switch, provides electrical continuity through formation
Passcom activates, driver speaks….
“This is the driver speaking
Please state the nature of your emergency
Speak clearly into the microphone next to the red alarm handle
Please speak now”
Operate BIC, remember to….?
Do rotational test
Operate TIS, remember to…..?
Physically check all doors on both sides. Re-check every time doors are released and closed on whatever side it applies to
Main Reservoir Governor =
Brake Reservoir Governor =
Auxiliary Compressor Governor =
Compressor Governor =
Safety valve =
Main Reservoir Governor = 5.2 / 6.7 bar
Brake Reservoir Governor = 5.2 / 6.5 bar
Auxiliary Compressor Governor = 5.4 / 6.5 bar
Compressor Governor = 8.5 / 10 bar
Safety valve = 10.7 bar
How many traction motors on each DMS?
4
Isolate the PAN =
PANIC in the TS roof
Isolate the VCB or ADD =
Pan air system cubicle in TS alongside the emergency equipment cupboard
What do you do with TIS when changing ends?
Put TIS in the normal position and then reinstate it at the opposite end you will now be driving from
Explain the coupling procedure…..
Stop the train at 2 metres short. PBC into full service & DRA on.
Leave the cab and do the following checks:-
• Signals
• No non multiple stickers in either cab
• Doors closed and all BIL lights off
• Coupling jaw open on at least one unit
• Couplers in-line and level
• Electrical covers closed
Then return to the driving cab & make sure doors are closed
Draw train to 2 feet and stop
Draw forward in power notch 1 only and at no more than 2 mph and make gentle contact with the units
Do a push and pull test to ensure coupling has been successful
Then secure cab
Leave the cab and ensure the butterfly flaps are at a angle of 45 degrees and check the electrical covers have opened fully
Re enter cab, close doors, and hold couple button for at least 5 seconds.
Move Direction Selector to Forward OR Reverse, and the PBC into step 2 and then direction controller back to neutral
Go to the other cab and check that is registering step 2 in the cab ENSURING BRAKE CONTINUITY
Ensure correct frontal lights in both cabs (external lights OFF) and secure both cabs
What indications do you receive when your Auxiliary Control trips? What light do you get in the cab? What is the main thing you lose? How long do you have before your unit is a failure?
Battery charger from BLUE to RED
General fault light in cab when you key out
FIP fault lights in TS (Local and Auxiliary Control)
Saloon lights go out
Lose your 110v supply
Lose aux converter
Only 40 mins to clear the line
(Stop in a safe space (REMEMBER YOU STILL HAVE POWER) - 3X Pan Up - 3X MCB reset - Contact signaller/Control - Pan Down - AUX OFF - Direction Selector to OFF - Then reverse - Inform signaller and act on instructions)
How is the compressor driven?
Electrically
What happens to the Main Compressor, and what should you do, if you isolate the Compressor Governor?
The Main Compressor will run continuously but will be restricted by a SAFETY VALVE set at 10.7 bar. You must check the safety valve to check it is working…. otherwise the compressor might blow up!
How is the transformer cooled?
It is cooled by pumped oil which is contained in the transformer
Also cooled by forced air via the fins around the casing
Explain un-coupling procedure……
Ensure you have permission from relevant person.
Check :-
• Signals
• Make sure there is room for the move
• Make sure all doors are closed
• Make sure main res is at least at 5.5 bar
Make sure Direction Selector is in Neutral, then press “Uncouple button” for at least 5 seconds
Place PBC into reverse and apply no more than power notch 1 and move units apart the maximum of 2ft
Master switch into Neutral and PBC into full service
Leave cab and check electrical covers are closed
Set correct frontal lights
Inform relevant person that uncoupling has been completed
If the uncouple button is pressed, what must you ensure?
That the Units are separated
What would be the remedy if the Train Control MCB trips in BOTH DMS cabs?
Try and reset MCB 3x
Contact signaller and WMT control
You will need to be assisted so….
Lay assistance protection
When assisting train arrives…..
MECHANICALLY COUPLE to the other Unit (by putting drum switches in middle position)
BIC the brakes on failed unit (because you have not coupled electrically, there is still an EBA on the failed train and this is the only way of releasing the brakes)
(Temporary Isolate TPWS on assisting train if in the rear)
Driver and conductor of failed train travel in leading cab of failed unit…. So they can apply the parking brake in an emergency (i.e. unit detachment)
Proceed at 5 mph (no brake continuity due to mechanical coupling)
What is the difference between step 3 and emergency?
Emergency provides the train with 1 extra bar of brake. Must be used if you feel the train may not stop in time (stop signal or station)
What do we do to the train wires to apply the brakes?
De-energise them
How can we prevent air going into the brake cylinders on a vehicle?
By use of the BIC
There are two secondary windings in the Transformer…. what voltage do they run at?
There is one for each Traction Converter at 1500v AC
What is the function of the QUALITROL VALVE? What does it discharge? How would you know it has operated? What happens if it doesn’t reset by itself?
Operates to vent excess air pressure from the Transformer and will also discharge coolant
You would know it has operated because there would be a yellow pin coming out the bottom
The set will be a failure
What is the function of the over temperature relay and what symptoms will you receive in the cab? What will happen to VCB?
Power lost if the Transformer has overheated.
The VCB will remain set to allow the oil pump to still run to cool down the transformer
Key Out - General Fault Light in the cab
On the FIP in the TS vehicle you will have a Local and Transformer fault
Will only regain power when temperature falls below 110c
Must be reported
What does the VCB require to work correctly?
Minimum air pressure of 4.5 Bar
A battery voltage of at least 65v to close and work correctly
What symptoms do you receive when the Local Brake MCB trips in the LEADING CAB? What happens to the speedo? What fault lights x3?
Remedy?
Emergency brake on affected vehicle
Speedo to zero
Passcom alarm flashing
External BIL lights on affected vehicle
Cab door and affected vehicle doors not operating
Key out…..
General fault light
Local fault light on FIP
Wheel slide fault light on FIP
REMEDY….
3x MCB - Contact signaller & WMT Control, follow instructions - BIC vehicle - PCIS - Transfer PAX and lock vehicle out of use - EBS (ONLY if leading DMS) - 5mph due to no brake continuity
If the ADD occurs what indications will you receive in the cab?
The VCB light will flash and the Line Light will go out
What ensures the VCB is open when passing through a neutral section?
Automatic Power Control magnets
Where is the pantograph located?
It is on the TS Vehicle no 1 end closest to the DMS A
How far from the first APC magnet to the dead section?
100 feet
How long is the dead section roughly?
15 feet
What’s the distance from the dead section to the second set of APC magnets?
40 feet
Explain manual coupling…….
Stop the train at 2 metres short. PBC into full service & DRA on.
Leave the cab and do the following checks:-
• Signals
• No non multiple stickers in either cab
• Doors closed and all hazard lights off
• Coupling jaw open on at least one unit
• Couplers in-line and level
• Electrical covers closed
Then return to the driving cab & make sure doors are closed
Draw train to 2 feet and stop
Draw forward in power notch 1 only and at no more than 2 mph and make gentle contact with the units
Do a push and pull test to ensure coupling has been successful
Then secure cab and go and ensure the butterfly flaps are at a angle of 45 degrees and check the electrical covers have opened fully
MANUALLY OPERATE THE DRUM SWITCH ON BOTH UNITS!!!
Move direction controller to forward/reverse and then PBC into step 2 and then direction controller back to neutral
Go to the other cab and check that is registering step 2 in the cab ENSURING BRAKE CONTINUITY.
Switch to relevant lights in cabs.
Ensure correct frontal lights in both cabs and secure both cabs
What symptoms do you receive if the Traction Control MCB trips in TS Vehicle? What main light in the cab goes out? (Think loss of power = OLE). Battery light….?
Remedy?
(Hint, you do NOT get an EBA)
Total loss of traction power
Line light goes out, VCB light comes on
Battery light goes red after approx 15 secs
REMEDY
1x Pan Up - Stop in a suitable place - 3X MCB - Will need to be assisted - Lower Pantograph and PANIC once coupled
What are the three types of OLE?
Cantilever
Portal
Headspan
If you have stopped in the 100 foot run in section to the neutral section, what would you do?
Contact the signaller, then press Pan up/Reset button take power and gain power then shut off power before the dead section to coast through. Then press Pan up/Reset button again after the exiting APC magnet as it would be out of sync
What indications will you receive in the cab when your train goes over the first APC magnet?
Line light will go out and the VCB light will be illuminated
What is the overheight valve and how would you know it has operated?
The overheight valve stops the Pantograph from raising too high if there was a gap in OLE or a fault with the Pantograph
You will receive a flashing VCB light and the line light will go out
You must stop immediately and press the “Pan Down” button immediately and report to the signaller
What is the full procedure if the ADD occurs?
Press “Pan Down” button immediately
Stop
Contact the signaller
Have a look to see if there is any damage with the OLE or the Pantograph (in the down position)
If there is no obvious damage inform the signaller and……
PADIC
Raise Pantograph
Assess for damage again
Keep signaller informed
Max speed 100mph
If your Auxiliary Compressor does not start, what must you do to make it start?
Go to the TS MCB panel and operate the override push button which must be held for 2 minutes
How do the MCBs work on DC circuit?
Work on heat so if it exceeds the ampere rating it will trip
What indications will the driver receive if the Auxiliary Control MCB trips?
Remedy?
Battery charging light will go to red and your saloon lights go off.
Must key out to check General Fault light is on in DMS and Auxiliary Converter Fault light and Local Fault will be on in the TS
REMEDY
3x Pan Up - Safe space to stop - Contact signaller & WMT Control, follow instructions - 3X MCB - Then turn everything off and on again….. Pan Down, AUX OFF, Master switch OFF……
How is the Auxiliary Converter protected?
Auxiliary Control MCB located in the TS MCB panel
What does the variable load valve do?
It recognises the load inside the train and adjusts the brake pressures accordingly
This is referred to as variable load braking
What air pressure does the Main Compressor supply the Main Reservoir at? What does it then pass through to limit the pressure before going through the Main Reservoir Pipes?
8.5 bar to 10 bar
Passes through a REDUCING VALVE to limit the air in the main res to 7 Bar
How will the air suspension influence the brake cylinder pressure?
The variable load on the vehicle will be reflected in the brake cylinder pressure
What isolation cock must be operated to allow another traction unit to be coupled to it in the event of a damaged pipe or rupture?
Drum Isolation Cock
In terms of air pressure….. when would there be an emergency brake application? And then when would the brake release?
When main air gets below 5.2 bar
When air builds up to 6.7 bar
Where is the air suspension supplied from?
It is supplied from Main Res Pipe via ISO cocks
If a Train Brake Control MCB in a rear driving cab will not reset what isolation switch can be used to release the brakes and state the risks
EBS
The risk of people in rear of the driving cab not being able to use brake handles to apply an emergency brake. All unit emergency plungers are inoperative
Consider
Reduced brake force
No brake on an end vehicle
Passengers in an un braked vehicle
How is the Main Compressor protected?
Compressor Control MCB, located in the TS MCB panel
If MCB is tripped the Main Compressor won’t run
Why is there a primary overload valve fitted in the Transformer?
It senses over voltage in the primary winding (more than 165 amps).
If there is an over voltage then the VCB will open and there will be no power. If the switch is tripped externally on the Auxiliary Converter Case then the set is a Failure
If the air suspension is isolated on an individual vehicle or on the whole train…. what brake application will be applied in all steps?
In all steps a full brake application will be applied.
This means variable load braking is not available on the vehicle
What symptoms do you receive when your Train Control MCB Trips in the cab? What are the only buttons that works?
Remedy?
EBA on whole train
Desk electrically dead
Only Pan Down and Hazard lights buttons work
REMEDY
3x MCB - Contact signaller & WMT Control, follow instructions - shut down desk - drive from other leading cab - Guard to travel in leading cab as Competent Person - 20mph, proceed based on the Guards instructions
Where is the brake gauge on the TS vehicle?
On the exterior of unit at the No 1 end
What would you suspect has happened if only the drivers line light goes out?
The overheads have gone dead
Describe the function of the Traction Converter when taking power……
The Traction Converter distributes power to the 4 traction motors on the DMS via jumper cables
(Transformer Secondary Windings- Traction Converter - Traction motors)
When will be the only times a driver will coast (you lower Pantograph) to examine the line? (4)
No more than 2 consecutive droppers have come off
The object or defect is more than 3 OLE structures away from a tunnel or overbridge
Any obstruction is not more than 6 inches below the contact wire
No other defect is obvious
What is the function of the ADD?
The Automatic Dropping Device works by detecting if there is a problem with the Pantograph I.e. carbons damaged
If this is detected it loses air to drop the Pantograph
What will happen if the cooling fan fails on the Traction Converter?
The Traction Converter will be lost for BOTH functions - power and regen brake
How many Traction Motors are there and where are they located?
4 on each DMS (2 on each bogie)
So 8 in total if the train is just one unit length (DMS-TS-DMS)
What is the function of the Transformer silica gel breather?
Takes the moisture out of the air of the Transformer. Ensures only dry air enters Transformer
How would you isolate a Traction Converter on the DMS and what effect would it have on a single unit?
Traction Control Cut Out switch is operated with a master key. Traction power would lose 50% on a single unit (DMS A - TS - DMS B).
As all traction motors would be lost on that car and you would lose regen brake
What voltage is the Auxiliary Converter Case powered at and what is its primary function? What are its secondary functions?
The Auxiliary Converter Case is powered at 240v AC
It’s primary function is to provide 110v DC control supplies for the units auxiliaries
Also provides…..
Battery charging
Power to the TAC
Power to the 27 way and 60 way Jumper Cables
What is the purpose and function of the Vacuum Circuit Breaker?
VCB is located on the roof to isolate the OLE supply from getting to the Transformer when passing through neutral sections and during certain fault situations
What is the function of the BUCHOLZ RELAY? How would you know it has operated? What happens if it doesn’t reset?
It detects gas or air in the coolant. It prevents damage to the Transformer by opening the VCB. It shows in the cab as the VCB light comes on and the Line Light goes off.
Pan Up/Reset will have no effect
If it won’t reset it will be a failure
What is the function of the secondary overload?
Senses an over-voltage in one or both of the secondary windings in the Main Transformer. If tripped, it will not allow traction power to the relevant Traction Converter
Prepping a Unit, what if you encounter a problem?
Enter into the repair book (blue sheet) and hand in to PICOS (at Soho) or platform staff (at New Street) or give to the DTCM
How do you know which vehicle the fault is on?
Local Fault light will illuminate on the FIP of the affected vehicle
Auxiliary Supply MCB tripped……
Remedy?
EBA on whole train
Driving desk dead
110v DC supply is lost
Cab lights go out, saloon lights cannot be switched on or off
Headlights at 50%
REMEDY
3x Pan Up - Contact signaller & WMT Control, follow instructions - 3x MCB - Assistance is required MECHANICALLY so as not to transfer the fault - BIC once coupled because you have not electrically coupled - 5mph as no brake continuity due to mechanical coupling
How do you know if there is a drum switch problem? (3)
Passcom equipment will operate…….. VISUAL FLASH and AUDIBLE ALARM
Unable to get brake release
How many 323 Units can be coupled together…. max pantographs?
4
2 pantographs raised
What does the cab duplex gauge show?
Main air pressure
Brake cylinder pressure
Why do we have traction interlock?
To prevent movement with the doors open
What is the primary air suspension?
Rubber leaves
Train Door Control MCB tripped…. symptoms?
Remedy?
EBA on whole train
BIL lights on affected vehicle
No door release on affected vehicle
REMEDY
3x MCB - Contact signaller & WMT Control, follow instructions - TIS if unable to get brake release - transfer PAX and lock vehicle out of use (physically check doors) - Linespeed
How do the Traction Converters receive their power?
From the Transformer Secondary Windings (1&2) via Jumper Cables @ 1500V
What train wires are de-energised in
Step 1 =
Step 2 =
Step 3 =
Emergency =
Step 1 = 10
Step 2 = 11
Step 3 = 10 and 11
Emergency = 10, 11, 12
On what wheels on the DMS are the parking brakes?
2, 4, 6, 8
On what wheels on the TS are the parking brakes?
4, 6
If the parking brake has been operated, how can you tell just by looking at it?
The flap won’t close due to the fouling pin
How are the brakes applied? What happens when the unit is shut down?
By air
When shut down, the Main Compressor stops and air will leak out resulting in brakes being released - to counteract this, the parking brake applies by spring when the air pressure falls below 4.5 bar (and only releases when air pressure goes back above 4.5 bar)
If you operate EBS will that definitely release the bakes?
No - it will not release the brakes if the fault is in your cab UNLESS the Local Brake MCB has tripped in the driving cab
If emergency braking is selected, train wires are connected to earth - what does this mean?
It prevents any false electrical feeds from interfering with the braking of the train