Inverter, DTRS, PA, Fault Lights

Question 1

What happens when you get 24v Convert Fault?

Answer 1

One or more 110v-24v converter not operating

Lose function of 24vDC equipment

If all 3 on 3 car unit, or all 6 on 6 car unit fail all 24vDC equipment will fail

Question 2

What do you do if you get 24v Convert Fault light?

Answer 2

Check operation of following and book anything that isn’t working:

Low Beam Headlights*

Drivers seat adjustment*

Marker lights*

Speedo

Windscreen Wiper/Washer*

Voltmeter

MAD button

Cab Spotlight

CCTV

External Brake Indicator lights

Question 3

What do you do if DTRS fails?

Answer 3

Deactivate Cab

TRIP and RESET DTRS CB

Activate cab

Enter TDN

Radio Test (849801)

TMM

Question 4

What do you do if you can’t reset DTRS?

Answer 4

Inset portable radio

Deactivate cab

Trip DTRS (don’t RESET)

Reactivate cab

Portable radio will now become primary radio and will not charge

TMM

Question 5

When auto announcements fail what do you need to let passengers know?

Answer 5

Junction Stations

Express Running

Terminal Stations

Question 6

What do you check if you get a ‘Major Fault’ light and an ‘Emergency Brake Applied’ fault light?

Answer 6

Check Safety Loop CBs - 23Q1 & 23Q2 and attempt to reset

Question 7

What do you check if you get a ‘Major Fault’ light, a ‘Service Brake Fault’ light and a 1 Or More Brake Eq. Fault’ light?

Answer 7

EMS to No. 1 (online Holding Brake inhibit)

Release and immediately reapply Brake.

Danger of rolling while doing this.

Question 8

If you get a ‘Traction Fault’ and ‘1 Or More Traction Eq. Fault’ what other indications will you get of traction fault in leading car?

Answer 8

No Traction Amps on Ammeter

If a speed probe fault if present there will be shuddering up to 3kph - then it will clear

If shuddering doesn’t clear, bring train to stand so it can be automatically isolated.

Question 9

What do you do if you get a ‘Service Brake Fault’ and a ‘1 or more Brake Eq. Fault’?

Answer 9

EMS to No. 1 (online holding brake inhibit)

Release brakes then immediately reapply

Turn Safety Loop bypass switch to TEST for 10 seconds

If fault not cleared, train STABLE

Question 10

What do you do if you get a ‘Parking Brake Applied’ fault light?

Answer 10

If train rolling normally, book fault and remove train from service

If train sluggish, check for smoke, smell other signs

Check for air leaks

Drain Aux. Res. and release SPBs, and isolate bogies

Operate train as per isolated bogies