Generic Traction/ Comeng Flashcards
What is the Entry speed into a platform ?
55km
What is the Dead end platform speed ?
25km
How should PA announcement be like?
Clear
Concise
Provides information
Not to Brief
What power does the VICERS system run on ?
110v DC
Where is the VICERS system active ?
Only in a activated CAB only
What are the two sub-units of VICERS?
Vigilance control System
Event Recording System
The Vigilance Control System consists of?
Task linking of Driver Controls
Vigilance Acknowledgement Button
Vigilance Audible Buzzer
Vigilance Fault Indicator
Vigilance Activation Valve/ relay
The Event Recording system on VICERS incorporates what?
VM40 Event Recorder
Roof Mounted GPS antenna
What is the information order of a PA announcement?
Time of delay
Whats happened/why
Action or Alternative plans
Apology
What are included on Automatic Announcements?
-Junction station information
-Destination and express running conditions
-Terminal stations information
-Platform arrival Information
What are the steps for a FULL cab unattended procedure?
Advise passengers
Secure the train
Exit and secure the cab
Take portable Train Radio
Preform required duties
Return to CAB
What are the steps for a Unattended Modified cab Procedure ?
Advise passengers
Secure the train
Turn DTRS volume up
Exit the Cab
Perform necessary Duties
Return to CAB
What are the 3 Preparation Types?
Post maintenance Preparation
Mainline Train Preparation
Revenue/Pre-movement
What Information is Required when Docking a Train ?
Location of Yard/siding
Siding Number
Dock Time
TD number
Motor Number
Post maintenance Preparation
What Equipment must be carried during a Preparation?
Metro issued Mobile Phone
All drivers Keys
TMM Book
Torch
All appropriate PPE
What is the time allowance for a Pre- Departure preparation on all the trains ?
3 minutes
What are the allocated time for a Post Maintenance Preparation?
HCMT = Not Applicable
Six car set = 60 minutes C,S,X
Three Car Set = 30 minutes ( C,S,X)
What is the Allocated time for a MAINLINE preparation?
HCMT = 40 minutes
Six Car = 37 minutes C,S,X
Three car = 20 minutes
What is the Allocated time for a Pre - Movement / Revenue Preparation?
HCMT = 20 minutes
Six car set = 18 minutes C,S,X
Three Car set = 10 minutes C,S,X
When is a Mainline Preparation required?
Is required prior to the train entering the mainline or revenue service for the FIRST time each day
When is a Post Maintenance Preparation required?
-After a full scheduled maintenance exam in the workshop
-Undergoing major repairs
-Safety critical equipment or brake failure repairs
When is a Pre-Movement/Revenue Preparation required ?
-Prior to the train entering the mainline after it had already received a Post maintenance or Mainline preparation that day
-Where the train movements are limited with the yard or travelling from Melbourne yard to North Melbourne wash
What are the 4 Positions of the Reverser?
OFF
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
What are the operating Positions or notches or the Master Controller?
0 = OFF
1= SHUNT
2= SERIES
3= SERIES - PARALLEL
4 = WEAK FIELDS
What Positions of the master controller has a LOW rate of acceleration?
1,2 or 3
What Positions of the master controller has a HIGH rate of acceleration?
Position 4 when placed directly in position 4
What is Manual Notching?
When is it used ?
A method to help control the rate of acceleration.
Used in cases of extremely poor adhesion due to wet/slippery rails
After how long does TIME notching occur?
After 20 seconds it will step up incrementally, removing resistors from every circuit every 5 seconds until full series is reached
Where are the Locations of Spring Park Brakes?
Comeng Motor cars to numbers 1,3,5,7 wheels
What turns Spring Park brakes on/off
Spring turns them on
Main reservoir air takes them off
When will ALL park brakes automatically apply ?
When the Reverser is moved to OFF
60 seconds after the reverser is placed in Neutral
How do you Manually Release the Spring brake on a Knorr?
Turn Anti- Clockwise to manually release the spring park brake
(No tool needed)
One turn is efficient.
Can not be manually applied
What does the Ammeter show ?
It indicates the electrical current flowing to the traction motors during powering and or Rheostatic Braking
A Duplex Gauge shows what indications ?
RED needle : shows air pressure in main reservoir
WHITE needle : show air pressure in the brake pipe
What are the positions of the LP flag?
Raised - Stop displayed
Lowered - Not displayed
Why is the Low Pressure (LP) Flag installed?
Used as a Visual and audio warning
What does the LP flag warn drivers of ?
- Pressure in the main reservoir is below a safe level of 500 kPa
- The EP brake is inoperative
-The Brake Valve isolating cock and switch is closed
What is BVICS?
Drivers Brake Valve Isolating Cock and switch
What are the steps for Resetting the VICERS?
Speed at Zero
Brake Pipe pressure below 25 kPa
Wait 10 seconds
Press the Vigilance acknowledgement button
Steps for testing the VICERS
Brake Pipe charged above 500 kPa
Reverser in the off position
Trip is lowered and set
BVICS is open
What Position must the Reverser be in to insert or remove the Controller Key?
OFF position
Are Westcode trains fitted with wheel slip Protection?
No
What are the Brake Types ?
Rheostatic
Electro-Pneumatic
Automatic Air Brake
What are the Automatic Air Brake positions?
Running and Release
Service Zone
Emergency