Xtrap Traction Flashcards
What are the two types of Running Brake Tests performed on an Xtrap?
Running Brake Test (Service Brake) and Low Speed Running Brake Test (Service Brake)
How is a Running Brake Test – Service Brake performed? (6)
- Power train relatively to track conditions
- Place master controller into minimum brake
- Observe braking effort on ammeter and brake cylinder
- Move master controller further into breaking zone
- Observe braking effort
- Return master controller to coast
How is a Low Speed Running Brake (Service Brake) performed? (4)
- Once departure authority has been given, power train to 5km/h
- Place Master Controller to Full-Service
- Observe braking effort/brake cylinder gauge
- Bring train to stand
If a running brake is found to be insufficient, to whom/how is this reported?
Phone call to Train Controller and fill out TMM
In CCTV mode, at what speed will camera vision stop displaying (unless a PEI is activated?)
3km/h
What can cause a Flashing Blue Door Closed light on an Xtrap? (4)
- Any saloon door failing to prove closed and locked
- Any fault within the door system and/or train cable connections
- A coupler fault after recently uncoupling train
- Door Emergency Release being activated
If a FDCL is observed between stations AND the DER light is illuminated, what should a driver do?
- Acknowledge the auto-PEI call and request passengers stand well clear of open door (inform them of next stopping location)
- Stop at next platform
If a FDCL is observed between stations AND the DER light is illuminated, AND there is no response on the PEI, what should a driver do?
- Log call to train controller
- Reduce speed
- Observe train by monitoring mirrors regularly
- Stop at next platform to investigate
What is the Main Res pressure in an Xtrap?
750 to 900 kPa
What is the Main Res Safety Valve pressure?
980 kPa
What is the Brake Pipe Pressure (Normal Operation)?
0 kPa
What is Brake Pipe Pressure (Rescue Operation)?
550 kPa
What is the Holding Brake Cylinder Pressure?
120 kPa
What is the Full-Service Brake Cylinder Pressure?
190 kPa
What is the Emergency Brake Cylinder Pressure?
210 kPa
What voltage do the air compressors run on?
400v AC
What types of cars have the air compressors attached?
Tp (trailer) cars
What does the main res supply on an Xtrap?
- Braking system
- Whistle
- Aux panel
- Trip apparatus
What does the auxiliary res supply? (1)
pneumatic braking system (friction brakes)
The main res pipe supplies air from the main res on each Tp car to what equipment? (4)
- Aux Res
- Aux pneumatic panel
- Scharfenberg Coupler
- Spring Park Brakes
Under normal conditions, is the main res train-lined?
Yes
What are the four braking systems in use on an Xtrap?
- Service Brake
- Holding Brake
- Emergency Brake
- Spring Park Brake
What two brakes do the Service Brake consist of?
Electro-Dynamic and Electro-Pneumatic
Are PEI calls recorded in an Xtrap?
Yes
When is CCTV and the PEI system operational?
When the train is active
What are the three Passenger Saloon Lighting settings?
- Normal
- Half
- Emergency
Can you turn Passenger Saloon Lighting off in an Xtrap?
No
What are the three types of Cab Lighting available on an Xtrap?
- Off
- Cab (fluorescent)
- Desk (spotlight)
What do roof-mounted HVAC units provide?(5)
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Aircon
- Cab foot well heater
- Demister
What end of the trailer car contains the pantograph?
Number 2 end
How can we identify A or B side on the interior of a trailer car?
2 yellow Air Conditioner lights on A side, next to Door 2
What are the Roof-Mounted equipment on a Motor Car? (2)
- HVAC
- Resistor Grids
What are the roof-mounted equipment on a trailer car? (4)
- Pantograph
- HVAC
- Lightning Arrestor
- 2 high speed circuit breakers (HSCB)
What isolating cocks does the Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel contain? (5)
- Whistle
- Uncouple
- Trip Cock Reset
- Trip Cock Active
- Auxiliary Pneumatic Panel
What colour is the EP Brake Applied light?
Red
What colour is the EP Brake Released light?
Green
What wheels contain Wheel Slide Protection?
Wheels 2, 4, 6 and 8
What wheels contain Spring Park Brakes?
Wheels 1, 3 and 7
What’s inside the Traction Container? (5)
- Main Switch
- Traction Control Unit
- Traction Inverter
- Line Inductor
- Traction Cooling Fan
What does the Traction Inverter do?
Converts the 1500 v DC to Variable 3 Phase AC to be used by the Traction Motors
What does the Main Switch in the vertical position tell us?
The power is accessible
What is the function of the Line Inductor?
It cleans dirty power before sending it to the traction equipment
What wheels contain the Tacho speed sensors?
Wheels 4 and 8
What items are in the auxiliary container?
Static inverters and battery charger
What are the components of the Xtrap pneumatic system? (5)
- Air Compressors
- Compressor gov
- Compressor gov iso cock
- Main Res
- Air Dryer
What are the safety equipment in the drivers cab of an Xtrap? (6)
- First Aid Kit
- Audible Track Warning Devices
- Emergency cables
- Flags
- Fire extinguisher
- Switch stick
What does the Cab Electrical Equipment Miniature Circuit Breaker Panel consist of? (4)
- Various circuit breakers
- Safety Loop 100v Supply Switch
- Air Con Unit Control Switch
- Door Loop Bypass and Iso light
What key do we use to open the drivers cab and bulkhead door of an Xtrap?
V29P
What do we use to unlock the wheelchair ramp on an Xtrap
Tri-key (Square shape)
What are the four positions of the Master Controller Handle?
- Power
- Coast
- Brake
- Emergency Brake
At what speed does the holding brake automatically apply?
0.5km/h
What safety devices will operate on an Xtrap if the Safety Loop if bypassed?
None of them