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3.5 X Flashcards

1
Q

What in-cab equipment is used to identify faults? (2)

A

TMS

FIP

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2
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What happens when a Unit is “cut-in”?

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Performs a brake ‘self-test’

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3
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How many 350 Units can be coupled together (max) and how many Pantographs can be raised?

A 
3 Units (total of 12 vehicles) unless in an emergency
3 Pantographs
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4
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When you FIRST enter the cab and you look at the TMS….. what 2 things must you do?

A

Press “Acknowledge Configuration” and ensure the box is ticked
Are there any faults?

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5
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What does the TMS do? (3)

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Gives the driver information on the status of the train
Identifies any faults
Tells you how to remedy faults

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6
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What does the Central Control Unit do?

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Controls and monitors all the functions and provides information to the TMS

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7
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What type of coupling do you have in between the vehicles?

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Rigid Bar coupling

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8
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What are the 3 TMS coloured fault messages?

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Red - Safety critical….. STOP IMMEDIATELY at a safe point…. contact the signaller….. then contact Siemens

Yellow - Non-safety critical……. Report to Siemens at the first convenient opportunity (I.e. at your turn around)

Blue - Information message, review the message when it is convenient and follow instructions

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9
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Which MCB is on the DMS to control and monitor all the functions…..?

A

Central Control Unit MCB

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10
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What vehicles are the Traction Control Units (TCU) located?

A

DMS 1 and DMS 2

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11
Q

Auxiliary Converter supplies 110 DC to….
(Remember, there are 2 ACUs that work independently of each other….. their power comes via the Transformer 2 Auxiliary windings @ 480 volts AC)

A

(Sean Penn and Michael Braycotton were LaTe going to BeD)

Safety Systems
Passenger Information System

Multi-Vehicle Bust (MVB)
Battery charger

Lighting circuit
TMS
Brake Control Unit
Door Controls circuit

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12
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What are the 3 main items of equipment the Transformer supplies to?

A

Traction Converter Unit
Auxiliary Converter Unit
Bodyside Heating

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13
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Where is the Main Transformer located?

A

PTS

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14
Q

Where is the Pantograph located?

A

PTS

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15
Q

Maximum amount of Pantographs if you have 3 Units (12 vehicles)?

A

3

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16
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What is the type of Couplers?

A

Dellner Automatic Couplers

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17
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What is the maximum speed of a 350?

A

110mph

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18
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What is the formation of a 350?

A

DMS 1 +100 - PTS +300 - TC +400 - DMS 2 +200

Driving Motor Standard 1 - Pantograph Trailer Standard - Trailer Composite - Driving Motor Standard 2

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19
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Where is the Driver Fault Indicator Panel?

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On the left hand panel

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20
Q

What saloon lighting comes on when you press the Batteries On button? (Before you raise the Pantograph)

A 
Emergency lighting
(After you have raised the Pantograph you can set the saloon lighting via the TMS)
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21
Q

How can the saloon lights be turned on? (Driver needs to make sure they are turned on)

A

On the TMS via the “Lighting” softkey

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22
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How long will the Auxiliary Compressor run for? What pressure will it reach? What indication do you get on the FIP? (When this light goes out only then can you raise the Pantograph)

A

10 minutes
4.5 Bar
Auxiliary Low Pressure Light comes on on the FIP (this light has to go out before you can raise the Pantograph)

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23
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What is the purpose of the Brake and Traction Indicator (it is a dial to the right of the speedo in the cab), and what Units measures on the dial?

A

Shows the driver the percentage of power and brake force he has applied using the PBC
The Units is in a percentage

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24
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If an MCB trips what indication will be given to the driver?

A

TMS fault message (is not always a red fault message…. it will depend on which MCB has tripped)
The location of the tripped MCB will be shown to the driver

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25
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The On Train Comms Equipment (PIS)…. what are the 3 systems?

A

Passenger Information System
Public Address (to passengers) & Intercom Call (cab to cab)
CFA, PAU & Egress - Call for Aid, Passenger Alarm, Egress handle

26
Q

Failing to secure the PIS handset in the cradle, what will the effect be? (2)

A

Disables all PIS communications equipment throughout the train (I.e. The guard won’t be able to contact you via the IC….. the guard won’t be able to make any PA calls etc)
Disables all PAU and CFA functions

27
Q

What is the function of the Door Interlock Circuit Isolation Switch? (Non-driver’s side, back wall….. equivalent to TIS in the 323) What is the risk if you have operated it?

A

Overrides the fault with the doors and allows you to release the brakes
Risk is if it is operated then you can move with the doors released or open…… and passengers may fall out

28
Q

How will you be made aware of a passcomm alarm activation? (3)

A

Passenger alarm indicator on desk will turn red
Audible warning buzzer in the cab
PAU/CFA button will FLASH on the PIS and location of the alarm will be displayed

29
Q

If you have a passenger alarm, what do you need to do within 5 seconds and what happens if you don’t do it?

A

Use the kick button under the driver’s desk (“Emergency Brake Override” pushbutton)
If you don’t do this…… after 5 seconds there will be an emergency brake application

30
Q

In dynamic braking (in Restricted Drive) what are the different brake steps (% they equate to)? (3-step brake)

A 
Step 1 = 33%
Step 2 = 66%
Step 3 (Full service) = 100%
(You also still get an Emergency Brake position)
31
Q

Where are the parking brakes located?

A

Leading 2 axles and the rear axle of DMS 1 and DMS 2

Wheels 2, 4, 8 on the DMS 1 and DMS 2

32
Q

What two indications are given if the OTMR equipment is defective?

A

OTMR fault light will illuminate on the FIP panel (left of the driver) and a fault message on TMS will be displayed

33
Q

What pressure will the Compressor Governor activate/start at?

A

8.5 Bar

34
Q

What pressure will the Main Reservoir safety valve operate at?

A

11.3 Bar

35
Q

What does the 32 F10 MCB do, and where is it?

A

Putting the switch to the tripped position will turn off the batteries…… putting it back into the set position will provide a full reset of all electronics
Located in the 357 cupboard in the PTS

36
Q

How often must the 350 Unit be fully shut down?

A

At least once every 24 hours (to enable certain systems to reset)

37
Q

What tests can be carried out using the TMS? (4) (DFBL)

A

Door test
Fire Test
Brake Test
Lighting (Frontal) Test

38
Q

What will remain on for 90 minutes after the batteries have been turned off on a 350/1?

A

Tail lights

39
Q

Procedure if 2 Units become uncoupled in service? (2)

A

They can’t be re-coupled and they have to be worked separately

40
Q

How many attempts can be made to couple up to a Unit?

A

3

41
Q

What do you have to do on the TMS when you have uncoupled the Unit? (2)

A

Check the “Train Status”

Press the “Acknowledge Configuration” softkey to tick the box

42
Q

What item of equipment on the coupler can be used if the normal uncoupling procedure fails?

A

Manual Uncoupling lever

43
Q

Describe TMS light if headlights have been left on after changing ends? (After you have keyed in and put Direction Selector to Neutral)

A

Red TMS fault message (saying “Frontal lighting”)

44
Q

What other trains can be used to assist a 350?

A

Another 350
Loco with a draw hook I.e. Class 57 (you also need an Emergency Adapter coupler)
Class 323 with an Emergency Adapter coupler
……. also a Class 360, 444 or 450

45
Q

In assistance situation, what is the maximum number of TCUs / ACUs that can be in use?

A

6 of each

46
Q

What isolation cock must be operated on BOTH coupling heads before you mechanically couple up in an assistance situation? (It is next to the Mechanical Coupling)

A

Vent Choke Isolation Cock
(VCIC…… once operated it stops the electrical box from going forward when you couple up)
(Remember to put it in the normal position following uncoupling)

47
Q

What item of in-cab equipment will show that a 350 is mechanically coupled up only? (OMC)

A

“Only Mechanically Coupled” indicator on the FIP panel

48
Q

When must you do a pull away test?

A

When only mechanically coupled to another train

49
Q

Mechanically coupled up, what do you operate inside of each vehicle of the failed unit? (…. You would do a pull away test before this)

A

Brake Unit Isolation Cock (BUIC)

Located INSIDE ALL of the vehicles, under the seat

50
Q

What max speed if mechanically coupled up?

A

5mph

51
Q

In a Crossfeed procedure, which 2 MCBs do you trip in the 357 cupboard in the PTS….. and what switch?

A

32 F11 and 32 F10 MCBs

VCB Synchronisation switch to “ISOL” position

52
Q

What are the Safety systems on a 350 3/4? (11)

A

(Very Early Down Derby Passenger Trains R FAT)

LEFT HAND SIDE
Vigilance
Emergency Brake Loop
Door Interlock (aka. TIS)

RIGHT HAND SIDE
DSD
Passenger alarm
TPWS
Restricted Drive
Fire Detection isolation
ADD isolation
TPWS Temporary Isolation switch
\+
AWS isolation (must be sealed)
53
Q

You have operated ASIC because there is a problem with the air suspension….. What must you now do to release the air? Where are they located?

A

Operate the Air Suspension Vent Cock….. located on one side above the Brake Control Unit….. on the other side it is between the Main Reservoir Tank and the Brake Supply Reservoir Tank

54
Q

Identify the location of the Horn and Cab External Doors Isolating Cock and the Main Reservoir Governor Vent Cock…..

A

In the corridor connector (on the RHS) of the driving cab in DMS 1 & 2

55
Q

Identify the location of the Main Reservoir Dump Cock (MRDC)? (equivalent to the Parking brake in the 323)

A

To the right of the driver’s leg

If operated you are restricted to 5-7mph

56
Q

What 3 Network Rail infrastructure safety monitor devices are fitted on a 350?

A

Reed Monitor
Auxiliary Converter Monitor
Traction Converter Monitor

57
Q

What are your actions if an ACU monitor trips?

A

Check the TMS screen for the location of the monitor trip
Go to the relevant PTS, open the 357 cupboard and operate the CORRECT ACU Isolation switch (remember there are 2 of them)

58
Q

What is lost if the Central Control Unit MCB trips?

A

TMS screen

59
Q

What is the main indication that a fire has been detected in the underframe of a TCU or ACU on a 350/3 when you are driving from a 350/1 or 2 cab?
(What about if you are driving a 1 or 2 Unit and you couple up to a 3 or 4 Unit?)

A

You will get a flashing red “Auxiliaries” fault light

(If you are coupling up with a 350/3 or 350/4, on the TMS self test you will get a blue “Auxiliaries” fault light saying that the fire system has been tested/activated but it doesn’t apply to that Unit)

60
Q

What additional indication do you get of a fire in the ACU/TCU underframe equipment if you are driving a 350 3/4…… that is not present on a 350 1/2?

A

Fire Detection-bypass indicator will turn red

Audible alarm warning saying “This is a Fire Alarm”

61
Q

What does the Fire Indication Activation mean?

A

Fire has been detected on ACU/TCU underframe equipment on 350 3/4 Units

62
Q

If you have a fire activation in a 350 3/4, once pressed….. how long will the Fire Detection Bypass switch activate for? (……prevents the VCB from opening and allows you to pick a safe spot to stop)

A

4 minutes

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