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Traction & Faults Flashcards

1
Q

Traction

What are the settings of the Saloon Lights? (3)

A

Normal - All on
Half - One side on, one side Emergency
Emergency - One above each door

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Traction

What are the settings of the Cab Lighting? (3)

A
  • Off
  • Cab Fluro
  • Desk Light
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Traction

What do the HVAC’s control? (5)

A
  • Heating
  • Air-Con
  • Ventalation
  • Demisters
  • Cab footwell heaters
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Traction

On what cars are the Traction Inverters?

A

Motor Cars

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Traction

On what cars are the Auxiliary Inverters?

A

Trailer Cars

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Traction

On what cars are the Battery Boxes?

A

Trailer Cars

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Traction

What is the roof mounted equipment on a Motor car? (2)

A
  • HVAC’s
  • Resistor Grids (ED Braking system)
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Traction

What is the roof mounted equipment on a Trailer car? (4)

A
  • 2 x High Speed Circuit Breakers
  • HVAC’s
  • Lighting Arrestor
  • Pantograph
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Traction

What safety equipment is the Driver cab? (6)

A
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flags (Red & Green)
  • Emergency Track Circuit Jumper Cables
  • Switch Stick
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Audible Track Warning Device ???
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Traction

Which of the Drivers Cab Safety equipment is located in the A-side cabinet? (3)

A
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flags (Red & Green)
  • Emergency Track Circuit Jumper Cables
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Traction

Other than the Safety equipment, what else is contained within the A-side cabinet?

A

VICERS isolation cocks for Whistles

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Traction

Where is the Emergency Stop Brake button?

A

A-side wall between the OJT seat and door

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Traction

When using the PEI, Cab-Cab and PA, what must the Driver also press?

A

Push To Talk button

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Traction

What are the positions of the Reverser?

A
  • Forward
  • Neutral
  • Reverse
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Traction

At what speed does the holding brake apply?

A

0.5km/h

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Traction

How must you set the Master Controller and Reverser to be able to remove the key?

A

Master Controller to Coast, and Reverser to Neutral

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17
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Traction

After applying the train’s Emergency Brakes, when can you move the Master Controller out of the Emergency position?

A

Only when the train has come to a complete stand

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18
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Traction

How do you set the Hand Pilot Valve?

A

Press the Hand Pilot down (Master Controller)

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Traction

What are the THREE Bypass switches on driving aid panel?

A
  • Tacho Bypass
  • Auto Vigilance Bypass
  • Safety Loop Bypass
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Traction

What are the THREE positions of the Headlight switch?

A
  • Auto
  • Low
  • High
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21
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Traction

When do the Low beam headlights come on automatically?

A

When the reverser is set to Forward

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Traction

What is the Holding Brake button used for?

A

Fault finding purposes, to apply Traction power against the Holding Brake (without it coming off)

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23
Q

Traction

Must there be a key in or out to uncouple the train?

A

In

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24
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Traction

In Normal operation what should the Brake Pipe pressure be?

A

0Kpa

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Traction

What TWO lights are active in a non-active cab?

A
  • High voltage presence
  • Other cab active
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Traction

What are the positions of the Emergency Trainset mode switch? (5)

A
  • Online Holding Brake Inhibited
  • Normal
  • Rescued
  • Rescuing
  • Rescuing in Propulsion
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Traction

When EMS is in Position ONE, what do Drivers need to be aware of?

A

Holding Brake is off, Train could roll if in Coast

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Traction

What are the positions of the Traction Fault Isolation switch? (2)

A
  • Normal
  • Isolated
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Traction

What are the positions of the Trip Cock device switch? (3)

A
  • Lower
  • Raise
  • Reset
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Traction

What would be the effect on the train if the Trip wasn’t set?

A

Safety Loop would be open, Emergency Brakes applied

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31
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Traction

What indicates that the Trip has been activated?

A

Trip Activated Status light

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32
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Traction

What light does not illuminate when you complete the Lamps Test?

A

MAD button

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33
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Traction

What is the minimum voltage on the Voltmeter for the operation of the X’trapolis?

A

90 Volts

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34
Q

Traction

What should a Driver do if they found Low Voltage on the X’Trapolis?

A

Check the Battery Isolation Switch
(Do not touch)

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Traction

What is the ‘High Voltage’ equipment on an X’Trapolis? (8)

A
  • Pantograph
  • Lightning Arrestor
  • High Speed Circuit Breaker’s
  • Line Inducter
  • Traction Inverter
  • Traction Control Unit
  • High Voltage Supply Switch
  • Resistor Grids
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36
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Traction

Where is the Pantograph located?

A

Trailer car, No. 2 end

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37
Q

Traction

How do you raise the Pantograph’s?

A

Put key in, will raise automatically if Pantograph buttons are released

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38
Q

Traction

What control unit is housed within the Traction Container?

A

TCU (Traction control Unit)

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39
Q

Traction

What is the purpose of the Traction Control Unit (TCU)?

A

Controls Powering and ED Braking

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40
Q

Traction

Can Drivers use the High Voltage Supply switch?

A

No

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41
Q

Traction

What is the output of the SIV’s?

A

400v AC
(steps down to 220v AC, 24v AC)

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42
Q

Traction

What equipment uses the 400v AC from the SIV’s? (4)

A
  • Battery Charger
  • Air Compressors
  • Traction Cooling Fan
  • HVAC’s
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Traction

In normal operation what powers the lower voltage DC equipment?

A

Battery Charger

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Q

Traction

In the event of loss of overhead power, what will power the train?

A

Batteries

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Q

Traction

What equipment is lost if ONE SIV fails?

A
  • 1 Air Compressor
  • 1 HVAC per car
  • (Half Saloon lighting ???)
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Traction

What equipment is on the Permanent Low Voltage line?

A
  • Step Light
  • Cab Fluro
  • Pantograph Motors
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Q

Traction

What energises the Permanent Low Voltage line?

A

Batteries

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Traction

What is the difference between Prepared Low Voltage - Cab Operative and Prepared Low Voltage line

A

‘Cab operative’ means the key is in and everything functions, whilst Prepared Low Voltage is in service retention mode (eg. changing ends at platform)

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Traction

What settings are kept in ‘Service Retention’? (7)

A
  • Pantograph’s Raised
  • Train Prepared
  • Air Conditioning
  • Lighting
  • Door Controls
  • Safety Loop Active
  • Brake Indication Supply
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Q

Traction

Where is the Battery Isolation Switch housed?

A

A side Trailer car, Battery Box

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51
Q

Traction

How long should the Batteries power the train in the event of lost overhead power?

A

60 minutes

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52
Q

Traction

What can a Driver do to conserve energy in the event of lost overhead power?

A

Reverser to Neutral, Key out, Headlights off, Cab lights off, Saloon lights to Emergency, Step lights off, Portable Radio etc.

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53
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Traction

If no battery power on train start up when attempting to raise Pantograph’s, what should the Driver do?

A

Check Battery not Isolated

54
Q

Traction

Can a Driver reinstate Isolated Batteries?

A

No - Call Fleet

55
Q

Traction

What is the result of the Safety Loop de-energising?

A

Emergency Brakes will be applied

56
Q

Traction

What indications would a Driver get if the Safety Loop is de-energised? (2)

A
  • Emergency Brake Applied status light
  • Emergency Brake Cylinder Pressure
57
Q

Traction

List 9 things that can open the Safety Loop?

A
  • Main Reservoir Pressure below 580 or Brake Pipe Pressure below 300 (Rescue)
  • Trip
  • Hand/Foot Valve
  • Auto Vigilance
  • Loss of 110v DC
  • Emergency Stop button
  • Other Cab Active
  • Position of the Master Controller
  • Circuit Breakers 23Q1 / 23Q2 ‘popped’
58
Q

Traction

How do you test the Safety Loop during Train Prep?

A

Safety Loop Bypass switch to test

59
Q

Traction

What does a Driver need to do if there is a fault and they cant get the Safety Loop to close?

A

Detrain Passengers, Bypass Safety Loop (Drive Holding the Switch)

60
Q

Traction

How do you apply the Emergency Brakes when driving with with the Safety Loop Bypassed?

A

Let go of the Bypass switch

61
Q

Traction

What is the Safety Loop Rescue switch for?

A

To allow a trickle of charge to the batteries from a rescuing X’Trapolis

62
Q

Traction

If there is an obstruction in a Saloon Door, how many times will the secondary release feature operate?

A

4 times, at 3 second intervals

63
Q

Traction

If the secondary release feature on a Saloon Door fails and the obstruction is not removed, how long will the tone sound?

A

60 seconds

64
Q

Traction

Where are the external door releases located?

A

Motor car - Doors 1, 2, 5 & 6
Trailer car - Doors 2 & 5

65
Q

Traction

What indication would a Driver get if a DER has been pulled? (4)

A
  • Flashing Door Close Light
  • DER Status light illuminated
  • Flashing Red ANSWER button
  • DDU tone
66
Q

Traction

If a DER has been pulled in running, will the train still have traction power?

A

Yes, until stationary and then blue flashing light

67
Q

Traction

How would a Driver locate and reset a DER?

A

CCTV camera to locate, then use Tri-Key and twist back to horizontal

68
Q

Traction

How many Tacho cables are for the Tachometer on a 6 car train?
Where are they located?

A
  • 4
  • Wheel 4 & 8 on Trailer car
69
Q

Traction

How many Tacho cables do you need functioning to allow the Tachometer to perform its duty?

A

ONE

70
Q

Traction

What is the speed threshold speed?

A

0.5 km/h

71
Q

Traction

What equipment / functions require the train to be at 0.5km/h to operate? (4)

A
  • Uncouple
  • Saloon Doors release
  • Resetting the Safety Loop after a Trip
  • Resetting the Safety Loop during rescue after a reduction of Brake Pipe pressure
72
Q

Traction

If there was an issue with the speed threshold, how would a Driver override it?

A

Tacho Bypass switch to Bypass

73
Q

Traction

How many Air Compressors on a 3 car unit?

A

TWO

74
Q

Traction

How do the Air Compressors work together?

A

Both working when Main Reservoir pressure is below 650kpa until reading 750kpa when one will switch off

75
Q

Traction

What is the function of the Air Dryers?

A

Remove Moisture, Debris and Oil from the compressed air

76
Q

Traction

If the Compressor Governor Isolating Cock is turned, what will happen to the Compressor?

A

It will stay in whatever position it was in when isolated

77
Q

Traction

What is the Main Reservoir operating pressure?

A

750kpa - 900kpa

78
Q

Traction

Main Reservoir charges the Auxiliary Reservoir for what purpose?

A

Electro Pneumatic Brakes (Friction Brakes)

79
Q

Traction

At what pressure does the Main Reservoir Safety valve activate?

A

980kpa

80
Q

Traction

What is in the Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel? (5)

A
  • Whistle Isolating cock
  • Auto Uncouple Isolating cock
  • Trip Active Isolating cock
  • Trip Reset Isolating cock
  • Auxiliary Panel Isolating cock
81
Q

Traction

What are the Driver’s responsibilities in regards to the Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel for a mainline preparation?

A

Check leading and Trailing panels

82
Q

Traction

Where are the Park Brakes located?

A

Wheels 1, 3 & 7 Motor cars

83
Q

Traction

What Brake systems do X’Trapolis trains have? (4)

A
  • Service Brakes
  • Holding Brakes
  • Emergency Brakes
  • Park Brakes
84
Q

Traction

What types of Braking are used for the Service Brake? (2)

A
  • Electro Dynamic Braking
  • Electro Pneumatic Braking
85
Q

Traction

Do all cars have Tread and Disc Brakes?

A

No , only Motors have both

86
Q

Traction

What speeds will the Electro Dynamic Braking apply?

A

Above 10km/h, fades out down to 5km/h

87
Q

Traction

Will an X’Trapolis train use Brake Blending? If so when?

A

Yes, when Load, Demand or Speed requires it

88
Q

Traction

What is Holding Brake pressure?

A

120kpa

89
Q

Traction

When does the Holding Brake apply and release?

A

Applies when the speed is below 0.5km/h and release as soon as power is applied

90
Q

Traction

What is Emergency Brake pressure?

A

210kpa

91
Q

Traction

When is the Emergency Brake activated?

A

Master Controller is placed in Emergency Brake position, or when the Safety Loop opens

92
Q

Traction

When does the Spring Park Brake apply?

A

Automatically when Main Reservoir air depletes

93
Q

Traction

What is Full Service Brake pressure?

A

190kpa

94
Q

Traction

What cab is the Traction test completed in?

A

Leading cab only

95
Q

Traction

How is a bunch up procedure completed on an X’Trapolis train?

A
  • Pull 22Q6 Circuit Breaker
  • EMY trainset switch to 1

Simultaneously power and push uncouple button

96
Q

Generic Faults

What type of whistle faults can a Driver encounter? (3)

A
  • Not sounding
  • Sounding continuously
  • Sounding too low
97
Q

Generic Faults

What are the operating restrictions when the train has no whistle? (4)

A
  • Drivers may re-open doors at the platform
  • Reduced speed
  • 15km/h through yards, stations or near workers
  • Alternate high / low headlights at level crossings
98
Q

Generic Faults

What are the operating restrictions for no headlights during daylight hours?

A

50 km/h through MURL and West Richmond Tunnel

99
Q

Generic Faults

What category of fault would ‘no headlights’ be during hours of darkness?

A

Critical

100
Q

Generic Faults

Can a train with a lead axle locked, keep driving in the forward direction without assistance?

A

No

101
Q

Generic Faults

At what speed can a train with a locked intermediate axle travel at?

A

5km/h

102
Q

Generic Faults

After a train has passed through a section with a locked axle, and infrastructure personnel are available, at what speed can following trains proceed at prior to it being deemed safe?

A

Reduced Speed

103
Q

Generic Faults

After a train has passed through a section with a locked axle, and infrastructure personnel are not available, at what speed can following trains proceed at?

A

15km/h

104
Q

Generic Faults

What are the Bogie Isolated restrictions?

A
  • Above 80% = 10km/h less than track speed down to 60km/h
  • 50% - 80% = Extreme Caution to nearest Siding
  • Less than 50% = Train Disabled
105
Q

Generic Faults

If a Bogie is Isolated, in addition to a TMM, what does the Driver need to do?

A

Fill out a Fault Warning Notice and Place FWN stickers on the speedos at each end of the train

106
Q

Generic Faults

How many Saloon Doors can be Isolated on a train, for that train to remain in service?

A

ONE door per side per car

107
Q

Generic Faults

What are the TWO options if a Saloon Window is cracked and it had penetrated the Safety Film?

A

Train Out of Service or Competent Employee to sit in the area

108
Q

Generic Faults

When assisting a Disabled Train and powering and braking is controlled from the LEAD CAB, what is the speed restriction?

A

Reduced Speed

109
Q

Generic Faults

When assisting a Disabled Train and powering is controlled from a TRAILING CAB, and braking is controlled from the LEAD CAB, what is the speed restriction?

A

40km/h

110
Q

Generic Faults

When assisting a Disabled Train and powering and braking is controlled from a TRAILING CAB, what is the speed restriction?

A

15km/h

111
Q

Generic Faults

What types of communication can be used in rescuing situations? (5)

A
  • DTRS
  • Cab to Cab
  • Bell codes
  • Hand Signals
  • Whistle Signals
112
Q

Generic Faults

If a damaged Pantograph is detected while changing ends, what must be done?

A

Lower and Isolate

113
Q

Fault Rectification

In the event of a power failure, how can battery power be conserved?

A

Reverser to Neutral, Key out, Headlights off, Cab lights off, Saloon lights to Emergency, Step lights off, Portable Radio etc.

114
Q

Fault Rectification

Where are fault lights located on the X’Trapolis? (3)

A
  • Electrical Box
  • Drivers Cab
  • Trailer car left of Door 2
115
Q

Fault Rectification

Which of the fault lights could illuminate if a circuit breaker trips?

A

Major, Major 2nd & Minor

116
Q

Fault Rectification

Where should a Driver perform a fault rectification train stable while in running?

A

At a Station platform under the protection of HOME Signals or where level crossing devices aren’t going to stay activated

117
Q

Fault Rectification

How long would you stable a train for?

A

2 minutes

118
Q

Fault Rectification

What would you tell passengers if you needed to stable a train in running?

A

Approximately 2minutes: Without Saloon lights
Doors remain locked

119
Q

Fault Rectification

If Another Cab Operative light is on, how will you locate the Motor?

A

Cab to Cab communication, Inspect each Motor for another key or cleaners key, activate each Cab to locate defective Cab and then deactivate

120
Q

Fault Rectification

After activating each Cab to rectify ‘Another Cab Operative’ light, what can you do to try and reset the trains system?

A

Stable

121
Q

Fault Rectification

After activating each Cab and Stabling to rectify ‘Another Cab Operative’ light, how can the train be moved?

A

Train powered and braked from the ACTIVE CAB with Competent Employee in the LEAD CAB with Emergency STOP Button available

If no Competent Employee Available, Train Disabled

122
Q

Fault Rectification

What must be done prior to coasting over a Tramway or under an obstruction?

A

Pantograph Test

123
Q

Fault Rectification

If the train doesn’t travel a sufficient distance when coasting under the obstruction, must be done to move the train?

A

Raise lead Pantograph if possible, or the train needs to be assisted by another train

124
Q

Fault Rectification

If the Emergency Brake has applied and cannot get it to release, what items would you check? (11)

A
  • Check EMS in position 2
  • Emergency Stop Button not pressed in
  • Master Controller not in Emergency Brake
  • Hand / Foot Valve set
  • 23Q1 & 23Q2 not tripped
  • VICERS hasn’t activated
  • Trip lowered and set
  • No ‘Another Cab Active’
  • Main Reservoir pressure above 580kpa
  • Check for 110v DC
  • Safety Loop Bypass not in bypass
125
Q

Fault Rectification

What are the FOUR positions of the Door Isolate switch?

A
  1. Motor Release
  2. Motor Isolate
  3. Normal
  4. Motor Close and Lock
126
Q

Fault Rectification

Where are the Door isolation switches located?

A

To the left of each Saloon Door

127
Q

Fault Rectification

Where is the THREE way Pantograph Isolation switch?

A

Right of Saloon Door 4 in the Trailer car

128
Q

Fault Rectification

If Pantograph fails to raise what is the first thing you should check?

A

Permanent Low Voltage, via Step light, Fluro light and Voltmeter

129
Q

Fault Rectification

If there is no Voltage on the Voltmeter, what could be the cause?

A

Batteries Isolated, Blown or Fuse

130
Q

Fault Rectification

A

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