X'Trapolis Traction Flashcards
Where is the Pantograph located ?
At the #2 end on a Trailer Car
What Roof Mounted Equipment is located on the motor car ?
HVACS
Resistor Grid
What Roof Mounted Equipment is located on the Trailer Car?
Pantograph
HVACS
Lighting Arrestor
2 High speed circuit breakers
What lighting settings does the Saloon have?
Normal
Half
Emergency
What lighting setting does the CAB have?
Off
Cab
Desk
What do the Brake Applied Indicator lights show ?
If the Friction breaking is applied (red light) or Breaking is Released (green light)
Where is the Guard Iron located ?
In front of wheels 1& 8
What is on Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel?
Whistle
Uncoupling
Trip Cock Reset
Trip cock Active
Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel (isolates whole panel)
What are on the Bogies ?
-Rubber mounted Coil spring/ secondary suspension
-Primary Suspension
-Traction motors
-Disc Brake
-Tread Brake Block
-Lateral Damper
-Wheel Slip Brake
- Earth return Strap
-On board diagnostic
When will the Park Brakes come
On?
When the Main Res Pressure falls below 300 kpa
Where are the Park Brakes fitted ?
Can they be manually applied?
Number 1,2,3 axles
Wheels 1,3,7
No they cant be manually applied
What does the Traction container contain?
Main switch
Traction Control unit
Traction inverter
Line Inductor
Traction cooling Fan
What does the Auxiliary Container contain?
2 Static Inverters
Battery Charger
What is the Pneumatic System is made up of?
2 Air compressors
Main Reservoir
Compressor Governor
Compressor Governor Isolating cock
Air Dryer
Where is the wheelchair Ramp located ?
Doors 1 + 6
What is on the CAB electrical equipment circuit Breaker?
Various Circuit Breakers & controls
Air Conditioning unit control switch
Safety Loop 110v supply switch
Door Loop Bypass & isolation light
Master Controller Panel has?
Master Controller Key switch
Combined Master controller/ brake controller
Hand operated Vigilance Device
Reverser
In the Coast Position what speed threshold will the holding brake Apply
0.5km
What are the Positions of the EMS?
1) online holding Brake inhibiton
2)Normal
3) Rescued
4) Rescuing
5)Rescuing in Pro Pulsion
What is on the Communication Panel?
Press to Talk
PEI acknowledge Button
Public address
CAB to CAB
What is the Purpose of the Master Controller?
Applies traction Power
Controls Breaking
Allows activation of hand operated vigilance
What must the TACO register ?
Doors release
uncouple Button
Safety Loop Reset
Trip Reset
What is on the Speed + Pressure Indicator Panel?
Holding Brake Button
Pa Microphone
MAD button
Trailing Panto control Button
Local Panto control Button
Speedometer
What must the Battery Power be at for the train to be Operational?
90 Volts
What Equipment is on MC car Saloon equipment?
Door emergency
HVAC fault lights
Saloon Door motor isolation switch
When is the Auto Vigilance Bypass switch used ?
When equipment such as:
-Defective Hand Pilot Valve
-Defective Foot Pilot Valve
-Defective Trip cock
What has 400v?
Bath
Air compressor
Traction cooling Fan
Hvacs (Aircon)
What is a safety loop?
Is a electrical circuit that connects the safety critical components to the emergency brake system
What equipment is powered by 24v AC?
Headlights
CCTV cameras
What is the Safety Loop protected by ?
23Q1 (positive) and 23Q2 (negative) circuit breakers
Where are the external door release?
Motor cars = 1,2,5,6
Trailer cars = 2,5
What are the Braking systems?
Service Brake
Holding Brake
Emergency Brake
Spring Park Brake
What pressure does the safety loop closes at ?
430 kPa
What does the Primary Suspension consist of?
2 rubber mounted springs
What is the Secondary Suspension?
Spring Unit
Bump stoppers
Vertical Dampers
Lateral Damper
What does the Main Reservoir supply air to ?
Braking System
Auxiliary Panel
Trip
Horn
What is the Main Reservoir overpressure safety Valve set at ?
980 kPa
When are both compressors activate?
When the compressed Air falls below 650kPa
What is the Main Reservoir Pressure?
750-900 kPa
What is the Main reservoir Safety Valve pressure?
980 kPa
Brake Pipe pressure (Normal) is?
0 kPa
Brake Pipe pressure (Rescue)?
550 kpa
What is the Holding Brake cylinder pressure ?
120 kPa
What is the Full service Brake Cylinder Pressure ?
190 kpa
What id the Emergency Brake Cylinder Pressure ?
210 kpa
What are the control Voltage states ?
Permeant Low Voltage
Permeant Low voltages/ Cab operative
Prepared Low Voltage/ Retention
What causes a Flashing Door Close Light?
-Saloon Door Failing to prove closed Locked
- Any door fault
-Coupler Fault
-DER activation
What does a Full Cab functionality test require?
Brake
Emergency Button Test
Emergency Auto vigilance
Safety Loop
Hand/Foot pilot valve
Vicers
Trip
Traction test ( lead motor only )
What powers the drivers seat ?
24V DC switch
When does the High speed Circuit Breakers CLOSE?
When the train is Prepared for service
When does the High speed circuit Breakers OPEN ?
When a short-circuit occurs
If the Speed Threshold Train Lined becomes defective what may cease to function?
Uncoupling units
Passenger Saloon doors
Safety Loop reset
Trip Reset
What does the Voltmeter indicate ?
Level of voltage available in the Storage Batteries
What directly drives power to the Traction Motors for Propulsion?
Traction Converter
What Voltage operates the traction Motors ?
Variable 3 Phase Ac
High Voltage Supply switch has what positions ?
Power supply
Earth
What are each Compressor driven by ?
A 400V Ac electric motor
Drivers seat is adjustment controlled via a?
24V DC switch
Which bogie is the Tachometer Cable and Unit fitted to?
Bogie #1 Tp car
Bogie #2 Tp Car
What powers 110V DC equipment?
Battery Charger
How many Positions does the Safety Loop rescue switch have ?
2
The Traction Control unit serves which Purpose ?
Controls the Voltage to the Traction Motors
The Auxiliary Inverter comprises of which components?
Static Inverter
Battery Charger
What Purpose does the Traction Control Unit serve?
Controls the Rheostatic Braking of the Train
Park Brakes are fitted to which wheels on a MC Car?
1,3,7
What function does the holding break preform ?
Manual activation of the Holding Brake
What function does the holding break preform ?
Manual activation of the Holding Brake
How many Passenger Emergency intercoms are on each Motor Car?
5
What purpose does the Line Inductor Serve ?
Filters overhead Power
How long will Emergency Lighting be operational if the battery charger Fails ?
1 minute
If the safety System Isolation light is illuminated, what does that indicate?
Door Loop Bypass has been turned
