COMMS Flashcards

1
Q

What are the highest priority Calls?

A

REC calls

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2
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What are the second highest priority calls?

A

TEC calls

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3
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What are the steps for transmitting a REC or TEC call?

A

“Emergency emergency emergency”
TDN, origin/destination, location
Nature of emergency
Required response
ID any hazards

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4
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What do the 4 digits of a TDN represent?

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First digit - destination/service type
Second digit - city loop or direct
Third and forth digit - up or down

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5
Q

What does an odd numbered TDN mean?

A

Train is a down service

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6
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What does an even numbered TDN mean?

A

Train is an up service

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7
Q

How do you operate signal post telephones?

A

Unlock and open the case door
Raise the handset
Wait for controller/signaller to answer

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8
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What does the 5 in an internal phone number become for external calls?

A

9610

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9
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What does the first digit 1 in an internal phone number become in an external phone number?

A

9619

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10
Q

Where are the Flinders Street Operation Telephones?

A

At each end of every flinders street platform

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11
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What does the blue light mean for a platform telephone?

A

The phone should be answered by any on duty driver when possible

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12
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How do you use a Flinders Street Operation Telephone?

A

Unlock the cabinet with 5P key
Lift handset
Press appropriate button (metrol or Flinders st control room)

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13
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What is a MURL Telephone?

A

Melbourne Underground Rail Loop phone

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14
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Where are MURL phones located?

A

Every 150m in the MURL tunnels

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15
Q

What does a blue light flashing in the MURL mean?

A

Metrol needs to contact the driver

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16
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What are the steps after seeing a blue flashing light in the MURL?

A

Bring the train to a stand using normal braking
Contact signal control panel via DTRS or signal post phone

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17
Q

What is the primary communication form in the cab?

A

Fixed/portable DTRS

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18
Q

Are non metro trains connected to the DTRS?

A

No

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19
Q

What should be done if an SMS is received by the DTRS?

A

Report it to train control

20
Q

What is the secondary form of communication in the cab?

A

Work mobile phone

21
Q

What is the auto answer time for a fixed DTRS?

22
Q

What is the auto answer time for a portable DTRS?

23
Q

What is the number for testing of radios?

24
Q

How do you make a REC call on the radio?

A

FIXED - Hold REC button for 0.5 seconds
PORTABLE - hold Top Red button for 2 seconds, press PTT to confirm

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How do you make a TEC call on the radio?
FIXED - press the TEC button for 0.5 seconds PORTABLE - press 9, then send
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What is the shortcut input for the train controller?
FIXED - “ T ” PORTABLE - 1, then send
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How do you register a TDN on the fixed radio?
TD button Clear previous TD (if required) Insert TDN ☑️ button
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How do you register a TDN on the portable radio?
Green button twice Enter TDN “ OK “
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How do you deregister a TDN on the fixed radio?
“TD” button ☑️ button
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How do you deregister a TDN on the portable radio?
Yellow button 3 times
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How can you call emergency services via the radio?
90,000
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What must you do on receiving a REC call?
1. Stop immediately using normal braking 2. Listen to the REC transmission, do not speak unless directed 3. Act on instructions given by train controller 4.remain stationary if instructed/you become aware of danger ahead
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If no response is received after a REC call, what is the procedure?
After a minute, train may proceed to next station/signal at stop, then await further instructions
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What is the LTR? What is it used for?
Local Train Radio Used to communicate with non-MTM trains
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When is a TEC call used?
When an emergency is only affecting your train
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When is a REC call used?
When an emergency affects other trains or lines
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What is a group call used for?
CAN notices General updates on operations Advising drivers to return to normal running after REC
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What is a local call used for?
When a driver wishes to contact another train in their area
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What should you do if your DTRS fails/becomes unavailable?
Contact Train Controller via work Mobile or other means when safe to do so
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What should you do when your cab radio fails?
Report as fault via FMP Use portable radio as primary radio
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What should you do if your portable radio fails?
Report fault to your duty manager Provide work mobile if required Obtain replacement portable ASAP
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Do the fixed and portable DTRS perform tests after starting up?
Yes
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Where is the TDN displayed on the DTRS?
Top right corner
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When do you test your DTRS?
During cab preparations During a fault After fault has been fixed
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How long does it take for a REC call to auto answer?
5 seconds
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What are the bell codes for cab to cab communication?
1- attention 2- proceed 3- reverse 4- bring other competent worker to cab Multiple- emergency