Loco TCAS Driver Machine Interface
Operating Manual
Version: 1.3
Doc Id: MCA110_LOCIP_OPM-1_3
Loco TCAS Operating manual
Approval Details
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
Name Ajay Kumar A Arunachalam A Arunachalam
Designation Asst. Manager(R&D) GM (Signalling, R&D) GM (Signalling, R&D)
Version History
Version No. Date Title or Brief Description of Changes Author
1.0 10th May 2017 Initial Version made as per Ajay Kumar
RDSO/SPN/196/2012 Version 3.2
1.1 20th Jun 2017 Changes made as per Internal V&V review Naresh Kumar G
1.2 29th Nov 2017 Changes made as per RDSO feedback Lakshmi Deepak V
1.3 04th Apr 2018 Changes made as per RDSO feedback Lakshmi Deepak V
Loco TCAS Operating manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Loco TCAS Sub Systems
1.3 TCAS Operation
Chapter 2 : Driver Machine Interface
2.1 Driver Machine Interface Unit Front Panel
2.2 Loco Pilot Acknowledgements
2.3 Loco TCS Counters
2.4 System Healthy and Fault Status
2.5 Driver Machine Interface Unit Default Screen
2.6 Train Type/Configuration Default Screen
Chapter 3 : TCAS Operation Modes
3.1 Standby Mode
3.2 Staff Responsible Mode
3.3 Limited Supervision Mode
3.4 Full Supervision Mode
3.5 Override Mode
3.6 Onsight Mode
3.7 Trip Mode
3.8 Post Trip Mode
3.9 Reverse Mode
3.10 Shunt Mode
3.11 Non Leading/banker Mode
3.12 System Failure Mode
3.13 Isolation Mode
Chapter 4 TCAS Operation Procedure
4.1 TCAS Powering Procedure
4.2 New Train Configuration Procedure
4.3 Shunting Operation Procedure
4.4 Isolation Procedure
4.5 Non Leading (Multiple Locos)/ Banker Operation Procedure
4.6 SPAD and Train Trip Recovery Procedure
4.7 Override Procedure (Signal or Stationary TCAS Failure)
4.8 Reversing Procedure
4.9 Staff Responsible Procedure
CHAPTER 5 COLLISION SITUATIONS
5.1 Head On Collision
5.2 Rear end Collision
CHAPTER 6 SOS GENERATION AND RECEPTION
6.1 Self Loco generated SOS
6.1.1 Manual SOS
6.1.2 Block stop SOS
6.2 Other Loco generated SOS
6.3 Station generated SOS
CHAPTER 7 CREW MESSAGES
APPENDIX - Loco TCAS Power On and Power OFF procedure
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Loco TCAS Operating manual
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is a crew friendly train protection
system which provides the following features and train protections:
1. Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD) prevention
2. On-board Display of Signal Aspect
3. Turn out or point speed monitoring
4. Section speed and Permanent Speed Restrictions (PSR)
monitoring
1.
5. Head on and rear end collision prevention
6. SOS generation during unusual stoppage in Block section
7. Standstill and roll-away protections
8. Manual and Automatic SOS generation
9. LC gates alert in advance to loco pilot with automatic whistling
feature.
10. Automatic train length computation and loop line clear indications
to loco pilot
11. Over Speed monitoring.
1.2 Loco TCAS Sub systems
Loco TCAS consists of the following sub systems:
1. TCAS Control Unit (In machine room/ nose compartment)
2. Two Driver Machine Interface (DMI)s (at each cab/ desk)
3. Two RFID Readers (at bottom end of each locomotive)
4. Two Radios ( In machine room/ nose compartment)
5. TCAS interacts with locomotive brakes depending on the locomotive
brake system for applying brakes
1.3 TCAS Operation
Loco TCAS reads the track information (kilometer, position, track ID, etc)
from track-side pre programmed RFID tags through RFID readers. In
general, all RFID tags will be duplicated to increase the availability. Loco
TCAS determines the direction (Nominal - based on the kilometer Increment,
Reverse - based on the kilometer decrement) after reading two tags
consisting kilometer information. Once the direction of movement is
established, TCAS extracts data from RFID for applicable direction. This
information will be transmitted to stationary TCAS through Radio unit.
• Based on current loco position, Track ID and direction of train
movement, Stationary TCAS gives movement authority, signal
information and turnout speed with distance (If applicable, ex: loop line
speed control).
• Based on signal information from Stationary TCAS and available track
data, Loco TCAS decides the most restrictive target and monitors it.
• Based on the train current speed and braking characteristics, TCAS
advices safe permitted speed to loco pilot. If loco pilot exceeds this
limit, TCAS will apply appropriate brakes to control train within safe
speed limits.
• Whenever the target distance is far away, Loco TCAS monitors the
most restrictive speed (minimum of section speed, loco max speed,
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train Max speed, mode related speed, loop line speed, PSR, and TSR).
This speed limit is displayed to loco pilot as Max Permitted speed (say
100KMPH).
If Train speed is above permitted speed limit by 2 KMPH, Over
speed alarm will be issued.
If Train speed is above permitted speed limit by 5 KMPH, Normal
service brake will be applied.
If Train speed is above permitted speed limit by 7 KMPH, Full
service brake will be applied.
If Train speed is above permitted speed limit by 9 KMPH,
Emergency brake will be applied.
Whenever the target approaches, in addition to most restrictive speed, safe
target speed will also be calculated for the target distance. Safe Target
speed limit will be computed by allowing 5 seconds tolerance for Loco pilot
reaction. Minimum of these two will be displayed as Permitted Speed.
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CHAPTER 2
DRIVER MACHINE INTERFACE
2.1 Display Unit (DMI) Front Panel
Front panel of the Display Unit mounted on the control desk is shown below. Number of
dedicated (hard) and context sensitive (soft) keys are provided on the unit.
2.2 Loco Pilot Acknowledgements
Loco Pilot needs to acknowledge the System prompts by pressing the Ack/Common push
button on the DMI in the following situations.
1. Transition from FS mode to LS mode due to radio communication failure. To be
acknowledged within 30 sec, otherwise system will apply service brakes.
2. Transition from LS mode to SR mode due to radio communication failure. To be
acknowledged within 30 sec, otherwise system will apply service brakes.
3. When exits from TCAS territory. To be acknowledged within 30 sec, otherwise
system will apply service brakes.
4. When Train is stopped in Intermediate Block Section (IBS) during normal operation.
To be acknowledged within 15 sec, otherwise system will apply service brakes.
2.3 Loco TCS Counters
Three Electromechanical non-resettable 6-digit counters are provided inside the Loco TCAS
Electronic unit to record the following operations:
1. Isolation Mode Counter: This counter will be incremented, whenever Isolation
mode is selected (Refer Isolation Procedure, Section 4.4).
2. Trip/Override Mode Counter: This counter will be incremented, whenever Loco
TCAS enters to Trip mode or Override mode is selected by the Loco Pilot (Refer
Override Procedure, Section 4.7)
3. SOS Counter: This counter will be incremented, whenever SOS message is
transmitted to other Loco TCAS units or SOS message is received form stationary
TCAS units/Loco TCAS units. (Refer Chapter 6 for SOS operation procedures).
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4. Following Figure shows Counter Names provided on the Loco TCAS
Electronic Unit.
ISOLATION COUNTER
TRIP/OV COUNTER
SOS COUNTER
2.4 Loco TCAS System Indications
Loco TCAS unit display the following indications on the Drive Machine Interface Unit.
1. System Healthy/Faulty Status: Loco TCAS unit display the System health status
as Green as long as system is healthy otherwise it will be displayed as Red.
2. SOS Status: Loco TCAS unit display the SOS indication as Green as long as no
SOS It will be displayed as Red, if SOS is received or transmitted.
3. Following Figure shows System Health Status and SOS Indication details.
Green - System Healthy
Red – System Faulty
Green – No SOS
Red – SOS
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2.5 Default Screen
Typical DMI Screen will be shown below with Brief fields Explanation.
2.6 Train type/configuration selection screen
Train type/ configuration selection is required when a new train is formed.
TCAS prompts Loco Pilot to select this configuration when TCAS detects a
new train formation.
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Note: Please refer Section 4.2 for the selection of new train formation
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATIONAL MODES
3.1 Standby Mode (SB)
Standby mode is default mode. At Power-On, or if no CAB/ Desk is selected,
TCAS comes into this mode.
In this mode, Train supervises.
1. Standstill protection (If any movement is detected, it applies the brake).
3.2 Staff Responsible Mode (SR)
Entry to Staff Responsible mode is manual. Staff Responsible mode can be
selected by Loco Pilot on Power-On/ new Train formation by selecting Staff
responsible button 'SR' and Confirm button ‘CNFM’on DMI respectively.
TCAS automatically falls back from LS mode or FS mode to this mode when
both the signal and Track data are not available.
In this mode, TCAS supervises.
1. Locomotive/ Train ceiling speed limit
2. Rollback protection
3. SOS generation/ reception.
4. Collision prevention in block section.
3.3 Limited Supervision Mode (LS)
Entry to Limited supervision mode is automatic. When either of the Track
data or Signal data is available, TCAS enters into this mode.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Locomotive/ Train ceiling speed limit
2. Rollback protection
3. SPAD prevention/ Turn out speed limiting only if signal data is available
4. Section speed limits/ PSR monitoring only if track data is available
5. Reverse movement protection
6. LC gate warning
7. SOS generation/ reception.
8. Collision prevention in block section.
3.4 Full Supervision Mode (FS)
Entry to Full Supervision Mode is automatic. When both the Track data and
Signal data is available, TCAS enters into this mode.
In this mode, TCAS supervises.
1. Locomotive/ Train ceiling speed limit
2. Rollback protection
3. SPAD prevention/ Turn out speed limiting
4. Section speed limits/ PSR monitoring
5. Reverse movement protection
6. LC gate warning
7. SOS generation/ Reception.
8. Collision prevention in block section.
3.5 Override Mode (OV)
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Entry to Override Mode is manual. TCAS enters into Over ride mode, when
MA is less than 200 m, Train is at standstill and Loco Pilot selects override
button 'OVRD' and Confirm button ‘CNFM’on DMI respectively to pass
signal at danger.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Override mode Speed Limit (15 KMPH).configurable
Loco Pilot has to cross the signal in 240 seconds after selecting override
mode. If MA is increased before crossing the signal, TCAS comes back to
LS/ FS mode.
3.6 Onsight Mode (OS)
Entry to this Onsight Mode is automatic. TCAS enters into Onsight Mode
when Train crosses signal foot in Override mode.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Onsight mode speed limit (30KMPH - configurable).
TCAS exits from onsight mode to SR mode, when Loco Pilot selects SR
mode or TCAS exit this mode to LS/FS after crossing the next signal at OFF
aspect (other than Danger) except LSS and Gate signal.
If Overrided signal is LSS, after passing 200 metres of LSS signal this mode exits to LS
mode if track data is available.
If Overrided signal is Gate signal, after passing 250 meters of Gate signal this mode
exits to LS mode if track is data is available.
3.7 Trip Mode (TP)
Entry to Trip Mode is automatic. TCAS enters into Trip Mode when Train
exceeds MA.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Applies unconditional Emergency Brake and train will be in stand-still.
Loco Pilot has to acknowledge Train Trip by selecting 'P_TRP' button on DMI to exit from
this mode to Post Trip mode.
3.8 Post Trip Mode (PT)
Entry to Post Trip Mode is manual. TCAS enters into this mode when Loco
Pilot acknowledges train trip and when train is at standstill.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Post Trip mode Speed Limit (15KMPH - configurable).
TCAS exits from Post Trip mode to SR when Loco Pilot selects SR mode. or
TCAS exit this mode to LS/FS after crossing the next signal at OFF aspect
(other than Danger) and predefined distance 250 meter.
3.9 Reverse Mode (RV)
Entry to Reverse Mode is manual. TCAS enters into Reverse Mode when
Loco Pilot selects 'REV' button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’ on DMI when
Train is at standstill.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Reverse mode speed limit (30 KMPH) and distance (500 m) for 300
seconds.
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2. TCAS exit from reverse mode to SR mode when after crossing 500m
or Time out 300Sec in Reverse mode or when Loco Pilot selects SR
mode or Reverser is kept in Forward direction.
3. If Loco Pilot wants to continue further in Reverse mode, again 'REV'
mode to be selected.
3.10 Shunt Mode (SH)
Entry to Shunt Mode is Manual. TCAS enters into shunt mode when Loco
Pilot selects 'SHNT' button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’on DMI respectively
on DMI and when Train is at standstill.
In this mode, TCAS supervises
1. Shunt mode speed limit (15KMPH) within shunting limits of the
Stationary.
TCAS exits from SHNT mode to SB mode, once again selecting 'SHNT'
button on DMI and when Train is at standstill.
3.11 Non Leading/ Banker Mode (NL)
Entry to Non Leading Mode is Manual. TCAS enters into this mode, when
Loco Pilot places NL/ Leading switch in NL position in both CABs/ Desks,
when Train is at standstill.
In this mode, TCAS has no responsibility for train protection.
1. No supervisions and brakes will be bypassed.
TCAS exit from Non Leading Mode, when Loco Pilot Places NL/ Leading
switch in Leading position in both CABs/ Desks, when Train is at standstill.
3.12 System Failure Mode (SF)
Entry to System Failure Mode is Automatic. TCAS enters into this mode,
when TCAS encounters a system critical fault.
In this mode, TCAS permanently applied emergency brake.
1. Applies unconditional brake.
TCAS exits from system failure mode, when critical fault recovers.
To release the brakes, the brakes are to be isolated by isolation switch in
isolation position, and then TCAS enters into Isolation Mode.
3.13 Isolation Mode
Entry to this Isolation Mode is Manual. TCAS enters into this mode, when
Loco Pilot places isolation/ normal switch in isolation position.
In this mode TCAS has no responsibility for train protection
1. No Supervisions and Brakes will be bypassed.
TCAS exits from Isolation Mode when Loco Pilot places Isolation/ Normal
switch is in normal position, when Loco/Train is at standstill.
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CHAPTER 4
TCAS OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
4.1 TCAS Power-on (Start up) Procedure
1. Loco TCAS have two circuit breakers. MCB-1 for Driver Machine
Interface (DMI)s and MCB-2 for TCAS control unit.
2. Switch on MCB-1 and MCB-2.
3. Wait till DMI booting completes. After completion, TCAS Main screen will
be displayed. This will take around 3 minutes.
4. Ensure BIU is powered up and Emergency Brake (EB) bypass cock
(highlighted in red in figure 4.1 (a)) is open. (The cock knob should be in
vertical position as shown in figure 4.1 (b))
5. Ensure that TCAS isolation switch is in normal position as shown in Fig 4.2.
6. For non leading locomotive operation, keep leading/ non leading switch
(provided on DMI) in non leading position in both cabs/ Desks. Go to non
leading operation procedure.
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7. For leading locomotive operation, keep leading/ non leading switch (provided
on DMI) in leading position in both cabs/ desks.
8. TCAS will be in standby (SB) mode after keeping the switch in leading position.
Now follow new train formation procedure.
4.2 New Train Configuration or CAB/ Desk change (other
than Shunting) procedure
1. Ensure Driving Cab / Desk is activated (Insert BL key (Electric Locos) or
place Reverser handle in forward position (in Diesel Locos)),
2 2.
2. Ensure MR is above 6.75 kg/cm , BP is above 4.8 kg/cm TCAS waits
until MR and BP comes to these limits.
3. TCAS performs automatic brake test by applying NSB, FSB and EB if (1)
and (2) are met.
Note: If TCAS is in Powering procedure and if steps 1 & 2 are satisfied, Brake test
will be done while DMI is Booting. This is to minimize power up sequence
time.
4. After completion of Brakes test, Brakes Test result will be displayed on
DMI. If Brake Test fails, Loco pilot can retest the brakes by pressing ACK
button on DMI. Until brakes test success, Loco TCAS remains in Standby
mode. If Brake Test fails continuously, Loco Pilot can isolate TCAS unit.
(Refer TCAS Isolating Procedure-Section 4.4).
5. On Successful completion of Brake Test, Loco Pilot should select Train
Configuration. Train Configuration to be selected as per below Procedure:
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6. Train Configuration
a. By pressing CONFIG button on DMI, Train class screen shall be
displayed.
b. Select required train type (Light Engine, Goods/Freight Train or
Passenger Train)
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c. If train type is Light Engine, select train type as Light Engine, the
available configurations for Light Engine will be displayed. Select the
either Light Engine or Light Engine multi and reconfirm the same type.
Following figure shows the possible combinations for “Light Engine” Type:
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d. If train type is Passenger Train, select train type as Passenger Train,
the available configurations for Passenger Train will be displayed.
Select the appropriate Passenger train configuration and reconfirm the
configuration.
Following figure shows the possible combinations for “Passenger Train” Type:
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e. If train type is Goods/Freight Train, select train type as Goods/Freight
Train, the available configurations Goods/Freight Train will be
displayed. Select the appropriate configuration and reconfirm the
configuration.
Following figure shows the possible combinations for “Goods/Freight Train” Type:
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Depends on the current Load following “Goods/Freight Train” type shall be selected:
Sr. Freight Type To be Selected on DMI
No
1 59+1 BOXN EMPTY 1. Goods 59 BOXN Empty (1000-1999 Ton)
58+1 BCNHL EMPTY
58+1 BCCW EMPTY
58+1 BCFC EMPTY
2 42+1 BCN EMPTY 3.Goods 42 BCN Empty (1000-1999 Ton)
43+1
CONCORDE/BRN/BOST
EMPTY
45+1/ 40+1 BLC EMPTY
50+1 BTPN EMPTY
3 59+1 BOXN LOAD 2. Goods 59 BOXN Full Load (3500-5500 Ton)
58+1 BCNHL LOAD
58+1 BCCW LOAD
58+1 BCFC LOAD
4 42+1 BCN LOAD 4.Goods 42 BCN Full Load (3500-5500 Ton)
43+1
CONCORDE/BRN/BOST
LOAD
45+1/ 40+1 BLC LOAD
50+1 BTPN LOAD
7. On successful selection, Selected Train configuration data will be loaded
by TCAS and Train configuration will be displayed on the DMI main screen
(shown below).
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8. Now, TCAS is ready to operate. It suggests Loco Pilot to select Staff
Responsible (SR) or Shunt Mode (SH).
9. If Shunt mode (SH) is selected, refer shunting operation procedure.
10. If Staff responsible (SR) is selected, refer TCAS Staff Responsible
procedure.
4.3 Shunting Operation Procedure
Shunting mode is provided to perform shunting operations in Yard. In this
operation, TCAS monitors only shunt mode speed limit allowed in shunting
operations. This speed limit will be shown to Loco Pilot as permitted speed
on DMI. Loco Pilot can perform Reversing of LE and change of Desk during
shunting.
Entry to or Exit from Shunt Mode is Manual. Loco Pilot has to select 'SHNT'
button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’ respectively on DMI, when locomotive is
standstill to Enter to or Exit from Shunt Mode. Entry to Shunt mode is
allowed only from SB, SR, LS and FS modes.
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4.4 Isolation Procedure
• At any point of time, If Loco Pilot wants to isolate TCAS system, keep the
isolation switch (provided near TCAS control unit) in isolation position.
• Ensure DMI is showing isolation mode and TCAS is not applying any type of
Brake.
• If TCAS is applying any brake even after TCAS Isolation, keep EB bypass
cock in close position.
• Isolation Counter will be incremented when isolation mode is selected
• To Exit from isolation, first ensure EB bypass cock is opened and keep
isolation switch in normal position. TCAS goes to standby (SB) mode.
4.5 Non-Leading (Multiple Locos)/ Banker Operation Procedure
Non leading mode is provided to perform locomotive movements in multiple
unit or banker operation. In this mode, TCAS doesn't provide any type of
train protection.
To enter into this mode, keep leading/ non leading switch in non leading
position in both cabs/ Desks when locomotive is in standstill. Ensure non
leading mode is displayed on DMI.
To exit from this mode, keep leading/ non leading switch in leading position
in both Cabs/ Desks when locomotive is in standstill.
If the leading/ non leading switch is placed in different positions in different
Cabs/ Desks, TCAS gives “both leading and non leading inputs are Active”
message on DMI. At this point, TCAS retains valid previous combination.
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4.6 SPAD and Train Trip Recovery Procedure
Whenever Train crosses Movement Authority (MA), TCAS enters into TRIP
mode. In this mode, EB shall be applied and Trip Counter will be
incremented. To release brake, Loco Pilot has to acknowledge train trip by
selecting 'P_TRP' button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’ respectively on DMI.
Then TCAS enters into Post Trip (PT) mode. In this mode, only PT mode
speed limit is supervised by TCAS.
Loco Pilot has to select SR mode or Reverse (RV) Mode to come out of
Post Trip mode (PT), till that time, it remains in post trip mode only.
4.7 Override Procedure (Signal or Stationary TCAS Failure)
There may be cases where Track side signals may get failed or Stationary
TCAS may be faulty. In these cases, Loco TCAS doesn't get movement
authority.
When Track side signal is faulty, follow regular operational procedure (GR,
SR, SWR) to pass the signal at Danger. If TCAS is giving MA beyond the
faulty signal, Loco Pilot proceeds with Train movement and if TCAS is giving
MA upto the signal, then follow below procedure:
Select 'OVRD' button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’ respectively on the DMI to
override signal at Danger.
Over riding is allowed only when Train is within 200 m from the signal and
standstill. After selecting override, Loco Pilot has to cross the signal in 240
seconds. In Override Mode, speed limit (30KMPH) will be supervised.
After entering to the Override (OV), the following message will be displayed
on the DMI.
“Override selected, Cross Signal in 239s”
After crossing the signal TCAS will go to Onsight mode.
Onsight mode continues upto the next signal crossed other than danger. If
Next signal crosses Danger, TCAS prompts for repeated override
acknowledgment. If Loco Pilot fails to acknowledge in stipulated time, TCAS
applies Brake.
TCAS follows special procedure to override of LSS and Gate signals. After
crossing these signals, TCAS goes to Onsight mode, but after passing 100
and 250 m respectively in Onsight mode. TCAS will now go to LS mode and
prompts for Loco Pilot Acknowledgment. If Loco Pilot fails to acknowledge in
stipulated time, TCAS applies Brake. (For above signals, next signal will be
considerably far away, so that this special handling can be performed).
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4.8 Reversing Procedure
Reversing procedure enables Loco Pilot to perform back movements without
changing the CAB/ Desk for small distances. For moving to long distances,
use Shunt Mode.
For selecting reverse mode, Press 'REV' button and Confirm button ‘CNFM’
respectively on DMI, when Train is at standstill. In Reverse mode, TCAS
monitors REV mode speed limit. If Loco Pilot moves Train in forward
direction, REV mode exits automatically.
4.9 Staff Responsible Procedure
Loco Pilot can select SR modeand Confirm button ‘CNFM’ respectively to
move under his/ her own responsibility, till a valid Track Data and MA is
acquired by Loco TCAS.
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CHAPTER 5
COLLISION SITUATIONS
5.1 Head On Collision
Whenever two TCAS equipped Trains enter into same line in Block section
and starts to move in opposite direction, Loco TCAS detects this situation
(Only when Radio communication is available between two Trains) and
alerts the Loco Pilot to apply brakes to avoid collision. If Loco Pilot really
wants to move ahead, he/ she can select shunt mode/ non leading mode.
5.2 Rear end Collision
Whenever two TCAS equipped Trains enter into same line in Block section
and starts moving in same direction, rear train Loco TCAS detects this
situation (Only when Radio Communication is available between two
Trains), and alerts the Loco Pilot to apply brakes to avoid collision. If Loco
Pilot really wants to move ahead, he/ she can select Shunt mode. Leading
Loco TCAS have no impact in this situation.
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CHAPTER 6
SOS GENERATION AND RECEPTION
6.1 Self Loco generated SOS
6.1.1 Manual SOS
Whenever Loco Pilot detects an Emergency situation and wants to alert
other trains, Loco Pilot can generate manual SOS by pressing 'Common'
and 'SOS' buttons on DMI panel simultaneously. On pressing these buttons,
Loco TCAS broadcasts SOS message. As long as SOS is active, Loco/
Train speed is restricted to 30 KMPH.
To cancel SOS, Loco Pilot has to press 'Common' and 'Ack/ Cancel' buttons
on DMI panel simultaneously.
6.1.2 Block Stop SOS
Whenever Train stops in Block with MA greater than 300 m, TCAS treats it
as abnormal situations. TCAS asks Loco Pilot to acknowledge Block stop by
pressing 'Ack/ Cancel' button on DMI within 15 seconds.
If Loco Pilot fails to acknowledge within 15 seconds, TCAS broadcasts SOS
message and SOS counter will be incremented.
SOS cancels automatically, when train is moving or Loco Pilot
acknowledges Block stop.
6.2 Other Loco generated SOS
Whenever Loco TACS receives SOS from other Locos, which are
approaching towards it and within a distance limit of 1500m, Loco TCAS
treats this as Emergency situation and apply EB immediately.
Loco TCAS first applies brake so that Loco/ Train comes to standstill first,
then 30 KMPH speed limit is supervised.
SOS condition cancels when other Loco communicate the “No SOS”
message or Loco / Train crosses SOS generated location (more than
3000m) or No communication from other Loco for 60 Sec.
6.3 Station generated SOS
Whenever Loco TACS receives SOS from station, which is in a distance limit
of 3000m, Loco TCAS treats this as Emergency.
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Loco TCAS first applies brake, so that Loco/ Train comes to standstill first,
then 30 KMPH speed limit.
SOS condition cancels, when station communicates the “No SOS” message
or Loco/ Train passes away by 3000m from station or No communication
from station for 60 Sec.
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CHAPTER 7
CREW MESSAGES
1. System fault, isolate or restart TCAS
2. Ack Loco stop in block Section, SOS generates in XX s
3. Emergency brake bypassed (EB cock closed), no traction
4. Train tripped, Select P_Trip
5. Brakeapplied, Dead End Detected
6. Brake applied, movement in standby mode
7. Brake applied, Rollback detected
8. Reverse movement not allowed, use REV mode
9. Ack SR mode – TCAS Area Exit
10. Ack SR mode – Radio Comm Fail with Station
11. Ack SR mode – No Section Speed Info
12. Ack LS mode – Radio Comm Fail with Station
13. Ack LS mode – No Section Speed Info
14. Ack Repeated Red signal Override
15. Head On with Loco XXXXX in YYYY m
16. Rear End of Loco XXXXX in YYYY m
17. Override selected, cross signal in XXX s
18. Reverse Mode Expires in XXXXm or YYY s
19. Manned LC Gate XXXX approaching in YYYY m
20. Unmanned LC Gate XXXX approaching in YYYY m
21. Both leading & non-leading Inputs are active
22. Train length computation success (XXXX m)
23. Turn out in XXXX m with speed limit YYY KMPH
24. TSR in XXXX m with speed limit YYY KMPH
25. PSR in XXXX m with speed limit YYY KMPH
2
26. Bakes Testing – waiting for BP X.YY(X.YY) Kg/cm
2
27. Brakes Testing – NSB applied, BP-X.YY Kg/cm
2
28. Brakes Testing – FSB applied, BP-X.YY Kg/cm
2
29. Brakes Testing – EB applied, BP-X.YY Kg/cm
30. Brakes Testing Fail, press ACK for Re test Brakes
31. Brakes Testing Success
32. Brakes Testing Fail (NSB,FSB, EB)
33. Select Train configuration, press config button
34. Select Staff responsible or shunt mode
35. TCAS Isolated
36. Non Leading Mode selected
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APPENDIX
ISOLATION POSITION
NORMAL POSITION
