3.5 Flashcards
How many vehicles make up a single Unit, and what is the formation?
4 vehicles
DMS 1 +100 - PTS +300 - TC +400 - DMS 2 +200
(Driving Motor Standard 1 - Pantograph Trailer Standard - Trailer Composite - Driving Motor Standard 2)
What is the maximum speed?
110mph
What vehicle carries the Pantograph? What other facilities does this vehicle also have?
Pantograph Trailer Standard
Also has….
Universal Access Toilet
Wheelchair passenger facilities
Does the Trailer Composite have a toilet? Explain.
Yes, it has a standard toilet
What do you use to reset an emergency egress handle?
T Key
On the outside of the train, there are 3 ways to open the doors externally…. what are they? What do you have to use to open the flaps?
Emergency Saloon Door Release
Emergency Cab Door Release
Cab Door Open/Close
Have to use your T Key to open the flaps (…..then pull handle and slide door to open…. then replace the handle and close the flap)
What does TMS stand for?
Train Management System
You are not able to use the function keys on the TMS if you are travelling over…… WHAT SPEED?
9mph
What is another term for Regenerative braking?
Dynamic braking
The parking brake (spring applied, air released)…. what axles does it operate on?
Leading 2 axles and the rear axle on both DMS
(wheels 2, 4, 8 on DMS 1 and DMS 2)
What does HVAC stand for? (Located on top of each vehicle)
Automatic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
What are the different indications displayed on the TPWS control panel?
SPAD
Overspeed
AWS (…… I.e. Late to cancel)
Temporary Isolation/Fault
Train Stop Override
Brake Release
If you use the Low Speed Button (I.e. for carriage washing but the reality is it is not used), the PBC can only be used to notch 1….. what speed will the power be automatically shut off at? What do you need to be careful about?
2mph
It does not control the speed….. so if going downhill then the brake must be used to control speed
If you turn down the Instrument Dimmer too much, what lights will you struggle to see on the desk panel?
Line Light (on the panel to your right)
VCB
Passenger alarm
FIP lights
If WSP is detected above 33% brake, what will automatically take place until the train speed falls below 4mph?
Sanding
If you apply the emergency brake, the vestibule door to the saloon will open to allow you to leave the cab (I.e. you’re about to hit a car on the line)…. how long is the door open for before it closes and locks?
10 seconds
How many steps of power does the PBC have?
4
How long do you have to reset the AWS horn before the emergency brakes are applied? (If “Late to cancel”….. the AWS will flash on the TPWS control panel, and you have to press the AWS reset button as normal for the light to go steady….. wait 60 seconds etc)
1.9 seconds
What can be accessed on the non-driver’s side controls? And what is mounted on the wall to the right?
Horn
Speedo
Doors
Emergency plunger
Mounted on the wall are the Flags & detonators
What does PIS stand for?
Passenger Information System
How many Units can be coupled together?
3 Units (12 cars in total)…. unless in an emergency situation
Max 3 pantographs
If the guard has operated the external Doors Close button, can you get brake release? Explain.
No, you will have to press the relevant (left side or right side) door close buttons in the driving cab
When you open up the desk the AWS does a self test…. what does it say after it’s completed?
“TPWS and AWS operational”
If TPWS has been activated (press the relevant flashing button, or the AWS pushbutton for a late to cancel)….. how do you obtain brake release after the 60 seconds is up?
Slide the cover off Brake Release…. and press it simultaneously with whatever indicator is lit