P2160AC 2009mar GKode AC Track CKT

AC Genrakode Track Circuit and Communications System
Copyright 2001, 2002, 2009 Alstom Signaling Inc.
Operation and Maintenance Manual P2160AC
AC Genrakode Track Circuit and Communications System

Copyright 2001, 2002, 2009 Alstom Signaling Inc.
Operation and Maintenance Manual Alstom Signaling Inc. P2160AC, Rev. March 2009, Printed in U.S.A.
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES P2160AC, AC Genrakode Track Circuit and Communications System Operation and Maintenance Manual ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: CURRENT CHANGE AND DATE: PAGE Cover Title page Preface i thru viii 11 thru 132 21 thru 276 31 thru 322 41 thru 42 51 thru 58 61 thru 618 A1 thru A18 B1 thru B2 C1 thru C2 D1 thru D10 E1 thru E4 F1 thru F6 G1 thru G2 August 2001 March 2009, Updated drawings and format.
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REVISION LOG Revision 0 1 2 Date August 2001 February 2002 March 2009 Description Original issue Chapter 11 Revised Updated format and drawings By PD PD MAS RIH NI Checked Approved RIH TPS
ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual is intended to provide the necessary information to maintain and ensure proper operation of the AC Genrakode System. The information in this manual is arranged into sections. The title and a brief description of each section follow: Section 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This Section gives general information on the components of the AC Genrakode System. Safety precautions are also provided in this section. Section 2 - THEORY OF OPERATION: This Section gives general information on the operation of the AC Genrakode System and components. Safety precautions are also provided in this section. Section 3 - INSTALLATION: This Section describes the field installation and setup of the AC Genrakode System. Section 4 - SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: This Section describes the tools, preventive maintenance procedures, and functional tests used on the AC Genrakode System. The frequency and interval, for the performance of the given information, are also included. Section 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING: This Section describes possible failures/symptoms along with the corrective action for the AC Genrakode System. Section 6 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE: This Section describes the diagnostics functions of the AC Genrakode System. Appendix A - SPECIFICATIONS: This Appendix summarizes the system specifications to consider when applying the AC Genrakode System. Appendix B - 100 Hz CAB SIGNAL CONVERSION FOR ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY: This Appendix provides a procedure that outlines the steps required to convert a 00331021-01 100 Hz Cab Signal Generator into a 00331-021-02 100 Hz Cab Signal Generator. Appendix C ADDITION OF CLEAR BLOCK OUTPUTS TO A GENRAKODE REPEATER MODULE: This Appendix provides a procedure to upgrade a Genrakode Repeater module to provide CODE 1 decoded outputs. Appendix D ADDITION OF GENRAKODE AUXILIARY I/O III BOARD P/N 31166043-01: This Appendix provides a procedure to add a Genrakode Auxiliary I/O III Board 31166-043-01 to a Genrakode module.
Appendix E CONVERSION OF GENRAKODE FROM CODED DC TO CODED AC OPERATION: This Appendix provides a procedure to convert GENRAKODE coded DC operation (non-electrified territory) to coded AC operation (electrified territory). These instructions address the hardware configuration of the Genrakode modules only, and do not address the software or field wiring changes that are also required. Appendix F TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS: This Appendix provides examples of typical Genrakode application circuits. Appendix G TRACK MAINTENANCE LOG: This Appendix provides an example track maintenance log.
MANUAL SPECIAL NOTATIONS In the Alstom manuals, there are three methods used to convey special informational notations to the reader. These notations are warnings, cautions, and notes. Both warnings and cautions are readily noticeable by boldface type two lines beneath the caption. Warning A warning is the most important notation to heed. A warning is used to tell the reader that special attention needs to be paid to the message because if the instructions or advice is not followed when working on the equipment then the result could be either serious harm or death. The sudden, unexpected operation of a switch machine, for example, or the technician contacting the third rail could lead to personal injury or death. An example of a typical warning notice follows: WARNING DISCONNECT THE MOTOR ENERGY WHENEVER THE GEAR COVER IS REMOVED. OTHERWISE, THE SWITCH MACHINE MAY OPERATE UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY Caution A caution statement is used when an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, or statement, which if not strictly adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment. A caution statement is also used when personnel could be surprised if shocked by a circuit operating at a low current. A typical caution found in a manual is as follows: CAUTION Turn power off before attempting to remove or insert circuit boards into a module. Boards can be damaged if power is not turned off. Note A note is normally used to provide minor additional information to the reader to explain the reason for a given step in a test procedure or to just provide a background detail. An example of the use of a note follows: NOTE A capacitor may be mounted on the circuit board with a RTV adhesive. Use the same color RTV.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page
1. SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 11 1.1. SCOPE OF MANUAL ....................................................................................... 11 1.2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 11 1.2.1. Some Conventions Used In This Manual....................................................... 14 1.3. INTER-OPERABILITY ...................................................................................... 14 1.4. GENERAL MODULE DESCRIPTION............................................................... 14 1.5. CIRCUIT BOARDS........................................................................................... 15 1.5.1. AC Track Drive Board .................................................................................... 16 1.5.2. Auxiliary I/O AC Board ................................................................................... 18 1.5.3. Code Select Input Board................................................................................ 19 1.5.4. Color Light Driver Board .............................................................................. 110 1.5.5. Central Processing Unit Board..................................................................... 112 1.5.6. DC Code Select Input Board........................................................................ 114 1.5.7. Decode Output Board .................................................................................. 115 1.5.8. Driver Board................................................................................................. 116 1.5.9. Filter Board .................................................................................................. 117 1.5.10. High Power Vital Power Controller (VPC) Board.......................................... 118 1.5.11. Low Power Vital Power Controller (VPC) Board .......................................... 120 1.5.12. Oscillator/Filter Board .................................................................................. 122 1.5.13. Oscillator/Filter Board .................................................................................. 123 1.5.14. Receiver Board ............................................................................................ 124 1.5.15. Regulator/Filter Board.................................................................................. 126 1.5.16. Series Overlay Board................................................................................... 127 1.5.17. Searchlight Driver Board.............................................................................. 128 1.5.18. Switch Lock I/O Board ................................................................................. 129 1.5.19. Timer Board ................................................................................................. 131 2. SECTION 2 THEORY OF OPERATION............................................................. 21 2.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 21 2.2. SYSTEM CONCEPTS ...................................................................................... 21 2.3. CODE DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................... 22 2.4. MICROPROCESSOR SAFETY DESIGN ....................................................... 210 2.4.1. Technique T4 ............................................................................................... 212 2.4.2. Technique T20 ............................................................................................. 213 2.4.3. Technique T28 ............................................................................................. 214 2.5. CONTROL POINT MODULE.......................................................................... 215 2.5.1. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board ................................................................ 216 2.5.2. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 218 2.5.3. Hardware Configurations ............................................................................. 225 2.6. INTERMEDIATE MODULE............................................................................. 227 2.6.1. Directional Stick Logic.................................................................................. 228 2.6.2. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board ................................................................ 228 2.6.3. Color Light Control ....................................................................................... 231
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) Topic Page 2.6.4. Searchlight Control ...................................................................................... 231 2.6.5. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 233 2.6.6. Hardware Configurations ............................................................................. 243 2.7. REPEATER MODULE .................................................................................... 244 2.7.1. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board ................................................................ 244 2.7.2. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 246 2.7.3. Hardware Configurations ............................................................................. 249 2.8. SWITCH LOCK MODULE .............................................................................. 250 2.8.1. Switch Lock Timer........................................................................................ 252 2.8.2. Switch Lock Inputs, Outputs, And Unlock Code Selection ........................... 253 2.8.3. Inputs ........................................................................................................... 253 2.8.3.1. Unlock Request Input ................................................................................ 253 2.8.3.2. Remote Overlay Input ............................................................................... 253 2.8.3.3. NWP Input................................................................................................. 253 2.8.4. Outputs ........................................................................................................ 254 2.8.4.1. Lamp Output ............................................................................................. 254 2.8.4.2. Lock Relay Output..................................................................................... 254 2.8.4.3. Internal Overlay Output ............................................................................. 254 2.8.4.4. Relay Output ............................................................................................. 254 2.8.5. Selecting Unlock Codes............................................................................... 255 2.8.6. Interpreting LEDs On Switch Lock I/O Board............................................... 256 2.8.7. Overlay Function.......................................................................................... 258 2.8.8. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board ................................................................ 258 2.8.9. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 261 2.8.10. Hardware Configuration ............................................................................... 266 2.8.10.1. Switch Lock With Repeater Configuration ................................................. 266 2.8.10.2. Switch Lock Without Repeater Configuration ............................................ 267 2.9. TRACK INTERFACE MODULE...................................................................... 269 2.9.1. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 270 2.9.2. Hardware Configuration ............................................................................... 271 2.10. CAB SIGNAL MODULE.................................................................................. 272 2.10.1. Terminal Definitions ..................................................................................... 273 2.10.2. Hardware Configuration ............................................................................... 274 3. SECTION INSTALLATION................................................................................. 31 3.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 31 3.2. GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ....................................................... 31 3.3. PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND SETTINGS ...................................................... 32 3.4. FINAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................... 33 3.5. TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................... 34 3.5.1. Required Equipment ...................................................................................... 37 3.5.2. AC Meter Types ............................................................................................. 37 3.5.3. Procedure Overview ...................................................................................... 38 3.5.4. Transmitter Adjustment Overview.................................................................. 39
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) Topic 3.5.5. 3.5.6. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. Page Receiver Adjustment Overview.................................................................... 310 Adjustment Procedure ................................................................................. 311 TRACK LEVEL METERS AND CODE 5......................................................... 317 PERIODIC INSPECTION OF TRACK CIRCUIT LEVELS .............................. 317 SERIES OVERLAY TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT ................................... 318 CAB SIGNAL TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT ............................................ 321
4. SECTION 4 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 41 4.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 41 4.2. MAINTENANCE APPROACH .......................................................................... 41 4.3. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 41 4.4. MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURE.............................................................. 42 5. SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................... 51 5.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 51 5.2. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................... 51 6. SECTION 6 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 61 6.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 61 6.2. DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................. 61 6.3. INTERPRETING BOARD DIAGNOSTIC LEDS................................................ 65 A. APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................A1 A.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ A1 A.2. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... A1 A.2.1. Connections ................................................................................................... A1 A.3. ENVIRONMENTAL:.......................................................................................... A1 A.4. RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................... A1 A.5. AUDIO FREQUENCY COMPATIBILITY........................................................... A2 A.6. IMPEDANCE BONDS ......................................................................................A2 A.7. MAXIMUM TRACK CIRCUIT LENGTHS.......................................................... A2 A.8. LIGHTNING PROTECTION.............................................................................. A3 A.9. ACCESSORIES................................................................................................ A3 A.10. CONTROL POINT MODULE............................................................................ A4 A.11. INTERMEDIATE MODULE (SEARCHLIGHT AND COLOR LIGHT) ................ A5 A.12. REPEATER MODULE ...................................................................................... A6 A.13. SWITCH LOCK MODULE ................................................................................ A7 A.14. TRACK INTERFACE MODULE........................................................................ A9 A.15. 100 HZ CAB SIGNAL MODULE ..................................................................... A10 A.16. 250 HZ CAB SIGNAL MODULE ..................................................................... A11 A.17. SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL MODULES ................................... A12 A.18. DECODING TOLERANCES ........................................................................... A14 A.19. CAB SIGNAL RATES ..................................................................................... A16 A.19.1. Cab Signal Output (E CAB 100, E CAB 250, W CAB 100, W CAB 250)...... A16
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) Topic A.19.2. A.19.3. A.19.4. A.19.5. A.19.6. Page Auxiliary Output (E EXO, W EXO) ............................................................... A16 Auxiliary Input (+E AUX, +W AUX) .............................................................. A17 Auxiliary Input (E EXI, W EXI)...................................................................... A17 AC Power Detect Input ................................................................................ A17 Flashing Aspects (Intermediate Module Only .............................................. A18
B. APPENDIX B 100 HZ CAB SIGNAL CONVERSION FOR ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY ...............................................................................................................B1 B.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ B1 B.2. CAB SIGNAL CONVERSION ........................................................................... B1 C. APPENDIX C ADDITION OF CLEAR BLOCK OUTPUTS TO A GENRAKODE REPEATER MODULE ................................................................................................C1 C.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................C1 C.2. CLEAR BLOCK OUTPUTS ADDITION ............................................................C1 D. APPENDIX D ADDITION OF GENRAKODE AUXILIARY I/O III BOARD P/N 31166-043-01 ..............................................................................................................D1 D.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................D1 D.2. ADDITION OF AUXILIARY I/O III BOARD .......................................................D1 D.3. AAR TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS ....................................................................D3 D.3.1. Control Point Module AAR Terminal Assignments.........................................D4 D.3.2. Intermediate Module AAR Terminal Assignments..........................................D5 D.3.3. Switch Lock Module AAR Terminal Assignments ..........................................D7 D.3.4. Repeater Module AAR Terminal Assignments...............................................D9 E. APPENDIX E CONVERSION OF GENRAKODEFROM CODED DC TO CODED AC OPERATION......................................................................................................... E1 E.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ E1 E.2. CONVERSION FROM CODED DC TO CODED AC ........................................ E1 F. APPENDIX F TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS ........................................... F1 F.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ F1 G. APPENDIX G TRACK MAINTENANCE LOG ................................................... G1
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LIST OF FIGURES Description Page Figure 11. AC Genrakode System............................................................................. 11 Figure 12. AC Genrakode System Diagram .............................................................. 12 Figure 21. AC Genrakode Timing without Code 5 ..................................................... 25 Figure 22. AC Genrakode Timing with Code 5 .......................................................... 27 Figure 23. CPU Board LED Descriptions ................................................................ 217 Figure 24. Control Point Module AAR Terminals..................................................... 219 Figure 25. Color Light Intermediate Module CPU Board LED Descriptions............. 229 Figure 26. Search Light Intermediate Module CPU Board LED Descriptions.......... 230 Figure 27. Three- and Four-Wire Searchlight Check Circuits.................................. 232 Figure 28. Intermediate Module AAR Terminals ..................................................... 234 Figure 29. Connections for Double Track Approach Lighting .................................. 242 Figure 210. Repeater Module CPU Board LED Descriptions .................................. 245 Figure 211. Repeater Module AAR Terminals......................................................... 247 Figure 212. Repeating Switch Lock Module CPU LED Descriptions ....................... 259 Figure 213. Non-Repeating Switch Lock Module LED Descriptions........................ 260 Figure 214. Switch Lock Module AAR Terminals .................................................... 262 Figure 215. Track Interface Module AAR Terminals................................................ 270 Figure 216. Cab Signal Module AAR Terminal........................................................ 273 Figure 31. Code 5 Function Setting Switch SW3 on CPU Board............................... 33 Figure 32. AC Receiver Test Point Locations............................................................ 35 Figure 33. Track Circuit Adjustment Diagram............................................................ 38 Figure 34. AC Track Drive Test Point Locations ..................................................... 312 Figure 35. Series Overlay Adjustment Locations .................................................... 319 Figure 51. LED/Test Point Arrangement Control Point.............................................. 54 Figure 52. LED/Test Point Arrangement Intermediate Module.................................. 55 Figure 53. LED/Test Point Arrangement Repeater Module ....................................... 56 Figure 54. LED/Test Point Arrangement Switch Lock Module................................... 57 Figure 55. LED and Test Point Locations for Cab Signal Module Boards ................. 58 Figure 56. LED and Test Point Locations for Track Interface Module Boards........... 58 Figure B1. Wire For Modification of 100 Hz Cab Module ..........................................B2 Figure C1. Connector Pin Identification.....................................................................C2 Figure F1. Typical Control Point Application ............................................................. F2 Figure F2. Typical Intermediate Application .............................................................. F3 Figure F3. Typical Repeater Application ................................................................... F4 Figure F4. Typical AC Track Circuit Arrangement ..................................................... F5
LIST OF TABLES Description Page Table 21. Clearing Code Characteristics................................................................... 23 Table 22. Control Point Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition P/N 27359-015-XX ......................................................................... 225 Table 23. Control Point Module Hardware Selection............................................... 226 Table 24. Intermediate Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-016-XX ................................................... 243 Table 25. Intermediate Module Hardware Selection................................................ 243 Table 26. Repeater Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-018-04......................................................................... 249 Table 27. Jumper Socket Labelling ......................................................................... 255 Table 28. Switch Lock I/O Board First Group LED Functions.................................. 256 Table 29. Switch Lock I/O Board Second Group LED Functions ............................ 256 Table 210. Switch Lock I/O Board Third Group LED Functions .............................. 257 Table 211. Switch Lock I/O Board Third Group LED Indications ............................. 257 Table 212. Switch Lock Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-017-XX ................................................... 268 Table 213. Switch Lock Module Hardware Selection .............................................. 268 Table 214. Track Interface Module (P/N 00331-023-01) Hardware Composition.... 271 Table 215. 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (P/N 00331-021-02) Hardware Composition ........................................................................................................ 274 Table 216. 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (P/N 00331-024-01) Hardware Composition ........................................................................................................ 274 Table 31. CPUs SW3 Setting for Code 5 Transmission/Receive Attributes ............. 32 Table 32. Transmit Settings for Rail Lengths Heavy Welded Rail @ 0.015 Ohms/1000 Ft. Rail Resistance, 0.06 Ohm Shunt....................................... 36 Table 33. Track Lead Increase vs. Track Length Reductions Track Length Reduction (Ft.) Per Additional 100 Ft. of Track Lead ............................................ 36 Table 34. AC VoltMeter Type vs. Desired Meter Reading......................................... 37 Table 35. Receive Level Meter................................................................................ 311 Table 36. East Transmitter Setting and West Coarse Receiver Setting Adjustment Procedure............................................................................................................ 313 Table 37. West Transmitter Setting and East Coarse Receiver Setting Adjustment Procedure......................................................................................... 314 Table 38. West Fine Transmitter Setting Adjustment Procedure............................. 315 Table 39. East Fine Transmitter Setting Adjustment Procedure.............................. 315 Table 310. Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure...................................................... 316 Table 311. Overlay Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure......................................... 320 Table 312. Cab Signal Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure ................................... 321 Table 313. Track Length vs. Cab Signal Power Setting .......................................... 321 Table 41. Maintenance Test Procedure .................................................................... 42 Table 51. Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 51
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LIST OF TABLES (CONT.) Description Page Table 61. Diagnostic Error Table Initialization Procedure.......................................... 62 Table 62. Diagnostic Error Table Interrogation Procedure ........................................ 63 Table 63. Diagnostic Error Table Interrogation During a Failure Procedure.............. 64 Table 64. Faulty Board Identification by CPU LED Indications.................................. 65 Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics ............................................................................. 66 Table A1. Module DImensions ..................................................................................A1 Table A2. Maximum Track Circuit Lengths................................................................A2 Table A3. Control Point Module Power Data.............................................................A4 Table A4. Intermediate Module Power Data..............................................................A5 Table A5. Repeater Module Power Data...................................................................A6 Table A6. Switch Lock Module Power Data ..............................................................A7 Table A7. Switch Lock Module Lock Timing..............................................................A8 Table A8. Track Interface Module Power Data..........................................................A9 Table A9. 100 HZ Cab Signal Module Power Data .................................................A10 Table A10. 250 HZ Cab Signal Module Power Data ...............................................A11 Table A11. Transmitted Codes................................................................................A12 Table A12. Decoding Tolerances ............................................................................A14 Table A13. Cab Signal Rates ..................................................................................A16 Table A14. Auxiliary Input (+E AUX, +W AUX) Power Data....................................A17 Table A15. Auxiliary Input (E EXI, W EXI) Power Data ...........................................A17 Table A16. AC Power Detect Input Power Data ......................................................A17 Table B1. Conversion of 1000 Hz Cab Signal for Electrified Territory Procedure .....B2 Table C1. Clear Block Outputs Addition Procedure...................................................C1 Table D1. Locations of Auxiliary I/O Boards..............................................................D1 Table D2. Key Removal and Installation Procedure ..................................................D2 Table E1. Location of Receiver/Converter and Auxiliary I/O Boards .........................E1 Table E2. Genrakode DC to AC Conversion Procedure............................................E3
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1. SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1. SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual contains information that explains the operation and maintenance of the AC Genrakode System for electrified territory. 1.2. INTRODUCTION
The AC Genrakode System is a complete line of microprocessor-based equipment for train detection, vital communication through the rails and cab signaling for use in electrified territory. This equipment is compatible with propulsion levels up to 25 kV at 25 Hz or 60 Hz. A single microprocessor vitally controls the operation of each signal control module. Vital outputs and the logic power supply are completely isolated from the signal battery. Safety Assurance Logic, the Alstom trademark for the design of fail-safe, single microprocessor-based products and systems, insures the safety of the Genrakode System.
Figure 11. AC Genrakode System
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The AC Genrakode System consists of six modules that provide all functions for complete wayside signaling and also cab signaling where required. The modules that perform the logic functions at various locations are designated as follows: Control Point Module Intermediate Module Repeater Module Switch Lock Module
Each of these modules requires the use of the Track Interface Module to connect to the rail. The Cab Signal Module provides the optional cab signal generation, and is available in both 100 Hz and 250 Hz versions. A Genrakode Test Unit is also available to aid in installation and testing. Figure 12 shows the typical configuration of the Genrakode equipment.
To West Track
Track Interface Module 156 Hz
Track Interface Module 156 Hz
To East Track
Cab Signal Module 100 Hz
Contol Point, Intermediate, Repeater, or Switch Lock Module
Figure 12. AC Genrakode System Diagram Fourteen codes are provided and used for train detecting, signal clearing, and block indicating. The coding format consists of pulses of 156 Hz AC carrier and utilizes pulse spacing and pulse width variation to signify different codes.
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A direct filament and mechanism drive is provided for color light and searchlight signals at intermediate locations. Filament checking and power-out detection is also provided. Vital inputs are included to provide downgrade of signals as a result of external equipment such as crossing equipment, switch circuit controller, slide fence, or high water detector. Diagnostics are programmed into the CPU software, enabling troubleshooting of a module by observing LED indicators on the CPU board. These indicators provide quick identification of the board or function that is not operating properly. AAR posts are readily accessible making installation quick and easy. The Control Point Module can handle one or two independent track circuits. Control Point Modules either interface with the interlocking relay logic or an electronic type of interlocking controller, such as VPI, a vital processor interlocking unit. When using VPI, no relays are required to interface to the Genrakode Control Point. The Intermediate Module controls two track circuits and the signals for both directions at a location. No relays are required, and the directional stick logic for following moves is built in. The Repeater Module is used at cut sections to repeat code information in both directions. The Switch Lock Module provides all the functions necessary at a switch lock location and includes Line Circuit signal control, series track circuit lock release, siding time release, switch lock magnet control, and padlock contact detection. The Track Interface Module provides the interface between the Control Point, Intermediate, Repeater, and Switch Lock modules and the track circuit rail connections. Each of the above modules generates the on and off modulation commands that form the coded information applied to the rails. The Track Interface module reads the on-off commands and modulates a 156 Hz signal at that rate, generating the coded AC track codes. The Cab Signal Module is used in conjunction with the Control Point, Intermediate, Repeater, and Switch Lock modules to overlay 100 Hz and/or 250 Hz cab signaling on the track circuit. The Cab Signal Module generates the 100 Hz or 250 Hz carrier signal which is coded on and off by the above modules generating the traditional coded cab signal information. The Genrakode Test Unit is used to check a module being put into service or under test, to duplicate the opposite end of a track circuit. This is done so that functional testing of the entire transmission and reception of codes can be checked prior to the modules connection to the rails, and without requiring a person at the opposite end of the track circuit.
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Some Conventions Used In This Manual
Throughout this manual when referencing direction, track designations etc., the words east and west are non-traditionally cast in all upper case letters, or capitals, for the purpose of special emphasis. In areas where options are presented or discussed, the standard configuration is indicated with an asterisk. 1.3. INTER-OPERABILITY
AC Genrakode is a coded track circuit system capable of being applied in any situation where a track circuit is required to interface to an existing relay or solid state signaling system. The Electrified Genrakode system provides the flexibility to provide the track coding patterns utilized for train detection, block indication, signal clearing, maintenance and block tumble-down functions. AC Genrakode is not compatible with other manufacturers equipment that operates in electrified territory. 1.4. GENERAL MODULE DESCRIPTION
Refer to Figure 12 for the discussion that follows. The six basic Genrakode modules are packaged in similar configurations and use many common mechanical parts between them. The mechanical package is very simple and has few parts. Each module has keyhole slots on the back cover and bottom mounting flanges to allow easy mounting to a backboard or shelf. All field wire connections are accessible at the top front of the module via AAR posts that are identified by written function description and terminal location number. The majority of internal module and AAR post circuit connections consist of copper patterns on a Motherboard mounted vertically within the module. The Motherboard has attached to it the AAR posts for field wiring, the PC board edge connectors, fuses for module input power and components forming the track filters. A power switch, breaking the B side of the signal battery input, is wired to the Motherboard and mounted near the front of the module on the left side. This switch applies power to the module fuses. Two module fuses are used: one for the basic module power and the other for the decoded output or lamp drive circuits. PC boards are inserted into the module with alignment and support provided by an integral card guide system that is also the structural support for the top and bottom of the module. A perforated screen is mounted above the top card guide structure to preclude the dropping of objects, such as AAR posts washers, down into the module.
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The bottom of the module is open and raised slightly above the shelf mounting flanges to allow the free flow of air into the PC board area and out of the top of the perforated screen. This allows heat producing circuitry, such as track converters, lamp drivers, and lamp and decoded output power converters to run at significantly lower operating temperatures, thus improving reliability of the components and the system. A clear plastic, slide-in-place, front cover is used in front of the PC boards. The clear plastic cover allows viewing of the board edge mounted LED indicators on the PC boards. Over 50 such LED indicators are present in a full module. These allow easy determination of system operating status for various circuits. The Motherboard incorporates silk-screened nomenclature for all the AAR posts, PC board slot positions and PC board names. All PC boards are silk-screened with circuit component designators for easy identification of individual components. LED functional names are also silk-screened on the PC boards. Mounted to the Motherboard are chokes, transformers, and capacitors that comprise the track filters for the EAST and WEST track circuits. These filters provide 60 Hz rejection, plus isolation to and from overlay equipment and motion detectors. All other electronic components are mounted on the plug coupled printed circuit boards, including the lamp driver and decoded output power converters, for easy replacement and repair. All PC boards are mechanically keyed so that they cannot be plugged into the wrong board slot. For a description of the theory of operation for each module see Section 2: Control Point Module, 2.5. Intermediate Module, 2.6. Repeater Module, 2.7. Switch Lock Module, 2.8. Track Interface Module, 2.9. Cab Signal Module, 2.10. CIRCUIT BOARDS
1.5.
Each circuit board available for Genrakode modules is described in the following pages. Each board is identified by name, group number, circuit number, function(s) and modules it can be used in. A circuit description is also provided. Refer to P2610B, Volume 2 for circuit diagrams, component parts, layouts, and parts lists for these circuit boards.
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1.5.1. Board: Circuit: Function:
AC Track Drive Board P/N 31166-039-01 P/N 24256-032-00 Provides the 156 Hz-carrier signal to the rails Track Interface Module The driver board circuit can be divided into the following sections:
Where Used: Description:
Control input interface 156 Hz oscillator (156.25 Hz actual) Power driver 12 V high power filter
The input control circuitry includes U1, R10, R9, VR2, and C4. The input to this circuit is an active low signal referenced to 12 VDC common (battery N). When P1-69 is connected to battery N, this board generates an output signal of 156 Hz. The 156 Hz oscillator main components are the 5.12 MHz crystal Y1 and binary ripple counter U4. The Q14 output of the ripple counter is used to divide the crystal frequency down to 312.5 Hz. Flip-Flop U2 (pins 1-7), along with the Q5 output from the ripple counter, is used to control the duty cycle of the 312.5 Hz signal. The resulting signal output from U3, Pin 8 is a 312.5 Hz signal with a 3.125 sec on time. Flip-Flop U2 (pins 9-15) is used to provide a reset to the ripple counter when the input command signal from Q1 is removed. This FF is only clocked when a pulse is generated from U3 pin 8. The resulting operation is that the counter is only reset at the end of its counting cycle. Therefore, this circuit guarantees that the output is always a multiple of full cycles of 156 Hz. The power driver main components are FET controller U5 and output FETs Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5. U5 controls the on and off times of the FETs based upon the clock signal generated from U3 pin 8 and from the input command signal from Q1. The input command signal from Q1 is lengthened by CR10, C3, and R6 to allow time for a complete 156 Hz cycle to be generated. U5 alternately turns on each pair of transistors at a 156.25 Hz rate, with a 3.125 sec dead time.
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Switch S1 is a three-position switch used to control the overall operation of this board. In the OPERATE position (down), the output signal follows the input command signal, to the next highest full 156 Hz cycle. In the ADJUST (center) position, the discharge path of C3 is opened, and upon receiving the first turn on command from Q1, provides a continuous signal to U5. The result is that a continuous 156 Hz signal is generated, which is used when adjusting the track circuit levels. The OFF (up) position of switch S1 is used to override the input command signal from Q1 and to force the 156 Hz output off by disabling the input signal to U2 (pin 9). This position is also used during track circuit adjustments. The 12 V high power filter section provides filtering and surge protection for the 12 V power used to drive the output transformer (located on the track interface module Motherboard), via Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q5. Components L2, C11, and SU1 provide this function.
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1.5.2. Board: Circuit:
Auxiliary I/O AC Board P/N 31166-043-01 P/N 24256-021-00
Function: Provides additional vital input-output circuit for a variety of operational options such as cab signal control, switch controller, slide fence detectors, power off detection and double track approach lighting Where Used: Control Point Module Intermediate Module Switch Lock Module Repeater Module Description: Six vital output circuits, with similar operational characteristics and checking circuitry as the Decode Output Board, are provided on the Auxiliary I/O Board. See 1.5.7. Decode Output Board for a description of these circuits. The six output circuits have an additional feature in that each output has an LED indicator which is illuminated when the output is active. The Auxiliary I/O Board also has two vital dc input circuits that are referenced to VPC common. The EAST input must obtain its input energy from the EAST VPC (RELAY+, LAMP+) AAR terminal, the WEST input must obtain its input energy from the WEST VPC (RELAY+, LAMP+) AAR terminal. The input circuits are similar in circuitry and operational characteristics to the searchlight input circuits on the Searchlight Board. See 1.5.17. Searchlight Driver Board for the input circuit description. The two input circuits have LED indicators which illuminate when the input circuit is active. The Auxiliary I/O Board also contains an AC power off detection circuit which can be connected to 110 V AC power at intermediate location to provide for selectable approach lighting upon the loss of AC power. Q1, Q2 and IC U1 provide the AC power detection. U1 is active or turned on when AC power is present. The active signal passes through controlled buffer U23 under CPU control and appears as an information bit on the CPU bus. If AC power detection is not used, 12 VDC power is applied to the input terminals, and the system responds as if power is permanently on. The Auxiliary I/O Board also contains two bi-directional I/O circuits used for double track approach lighting. One circuit is for the EAST double track approach lighting (U18, U20) and the other for the WEST double track approach lighting (U2, U4). IC U4 and U20 read the state of the I/O terminal P1-57 and P1-45 respectively. This signal passes through controlled buffer U23 under CPU control and appears as an information bit on the CPU bus. ICs U2 and U18 force the state of the outputs to a low potential, which activates the same circuit in another unit and initiates the approach lighting.
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Code Select Input Board P/N 59473-830-01 P/N 40185-568-00
Function: The interface between relay circuitry at interlockings that selects codes to be transmitted by Genrakode; operates on relay contact closures Where Used: Control Point Module
Description: The Code Select Input Board contains 16 vital input circuits (eight for the EAST, and eight for the WEST direction) by which codes 1 through 8 can be selected for transmission from the location. A code reference common AAR terminal (for each direction) (connector pin 35 for EAST; 70 for WEST on the PC board) supplies energy to an external relay selection network which selects the desired codes to be transmitted. Code 1 must be selected to enable transmission of any of the signal clearing codes. No more than four codes may be selected at one time, such as code 1, code 5 and code 4. More than two signal clearing codes selected simultaneously inhibits any code transmission. The CPU cycle checks the code select board in such a manner that it can determine that only those codes which are indeed selected by the external relay circuitry are read as selected by the CPU. All circuitry that interfaces with the external relay logic is isolated with optical isolators and operates from the 12 V signal battery. The external relay contact current level is approximately 12 mA with one code selected. The signals presented to the relay contacts (for reading selected codes) are dynamic signals with relatively long pulse widths of approximately 28 ms. This long pulse width allows for integration of the returned signal on the code reference terminal to maximize elimination of transient noise effects on the code selection circuits. The R40-C10 combination is an example of the noise integration circuit on the EAST REF. logic. The CPU communicates to the board through data latch ICs U24 and U25 and initiates control signals through IC U20 and U23. Integrated circuits U21 and U22 are used as bus driver buffers through which the CPU ascertains that it can address or talk to the correct PC board at the correct time. LED indicators are provided on the CPU board to indicate which of the 16 input circuits are selected.
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1.5.4. Board: Circuit: Function: lamps
Color Light Driver Board P/N 59473-864-01 P/N 40185-599-00 Provides lamp drive capability and filament checking for up to six Intermediate Module
Where Used
Description: Six identical circuits are provided on this board for driving six different lamps with power requirements of up to 25 watts each. Operation of one circuit is discussed with the other five operating in similar fashion. Lamp 1 output is a current sink output attached to the negative side of Lamp 1. Lamp current flows from the lamp through CR4 and power MOSFET Q7 to Vital Power Controller (VPC) Common when Q7 is turned on. Q7 can sink current for a signal bulb of up to 25 watts. Q7 is controlled by isolator U8, which is controlled by IC latch U7, which in turn is controlled by the CPU. The state of Lamp 1 output is detected by Q2 and IC U11 and fed back to the CPU through controlled buffer U4. Once every system cycle (2.8 seconds), outputs are cyclechecked (turned on and off) by the CPU to determine that they are operable, controllable and that the circuitry can be changed to both the on and off state. This data is fed back to the CPU by U4. In between the 2.8-second period, the CPU periodically reads the state of each output to determine that it is in the correct state. Data is scrambled on the CPU bus as returned from U4 so that the CPU can uniquely identify the board it is talking to and that the data is returned data, not transmitted data. This is done by assigning returned data bits to different bus positions than transmitted data bits. R6 and C9 provide time delay integration to the cycle test signals to filter out transient noise signals which could produce false cycle test data results. The lamp drive output and output test circuit is similar to that on the Decode Output Board but operates at higher current levels. The lamp drive board also contains circuitry to perform filament checking for each lamp. For Lamp 1, this circuitry consists of components Q1, ICs U9 and U10. Once each system cycle (2.8 seconds) a lamp filament cycle check is performed. With lamp driver Q7 turned off momentarily, the CPU turns isolator IC U10 on. This causes a low-level current to flow through the lamp (if it is intact) through CR4, R32, R30 and IC U10. Q1 senses the current flow through R32 and turns on, which then feeds drive current to IC U9. The output of U9 is fed back to the digital logic and CPU at C8. R2 and C8 filter out transient noise from the filament check signal. SU1 provides transient protection for the Lamp 1 output. The lamp drive output circuits operate from the isolated Vital Power Controller (VPC) dc voltage. This voltage is only present when the CPU has determined that the module is operating properly.
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IC U7 latch is controlled by the CPU and drives the individual lamp drive output circuits. Proper IC U7 operation is determined by data read back to the CPU in a scrambled fashion by controlled buffer U2. The data scrambling is done on the Motherboard for the particular board slot, allowing the same board to be used in two locations, but with a unique identity for the EAST and WEST directions. IC U6 is used as a 3 to 8 line decoder for on-the-board control signals. IC U3 is an 8-bit latch controlling the drive signals to the filament test circuits. IC U1 checks the operation of this latch and feeds the data back to the CPU. IC U4 and U5 are controlled buffers which read the state of the output check circuits and filament check circuit and return this data to the CPU.
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Central Processing Unit Board P/N 59473-831-01 P/N 40185-572-00
Function: Controls overall Genrakode operation in each module; performs safety checks; contains diagnostics, status indicators, and Code 5 selection switches Where Used : Control Point Module Intermediate Module Repeater Module Switch Lock Module Description: IC U10 is an 8032 8-bit micro controller (CPU) containing three 8bit ports, three 8-bit timer-counters, and 256 bytes of RAM. ICs U11 and U12 are 27128 type, 8 by 16 K byte EPROMs which contain the program for operating each type of module. Some modules require one EPROM and other modules require two EPROMs. IC U17 is used as the EPROM address latch controlled by CPU port 0. Quad NAND gate IC U16 is used to generate the EPROM chip enable signals from the ALE and A14 signals from the CPU. IC U8 is a 374 Quad latch used to latch information out of CPU port 0. The latch outputs are used to control the Vital Power Controllers (VPC) transmit converters and, through further decoding (3- to 8-bit) in IC U15, provide various board select signals. The output of U8 latch is also fed back to the CPU port 0 bus through IC U9. The data returns to the CPU in a scrambled manner such that the returned data pattern is specific but different from that sent to the output port. This allows the output port to be tested by the CPU in a manner which can be deemed to indicate correct operation of the hardware. Two crystal oscillator circuits are contained on the CPU Board. One operates the internal CPU clock at 12 MHz. The second is an external oscillator operating at 3.2 MHz. Two circuits are used to provide diversity to the safety-critical item of system timing. The CPU checks itself against the 3.2 MHz oscillator. Any divergence between the two oscillators by more than 0.2% results in system shutdown and restart. A hardware reset circuit on the CPU board automatically initiates a reset of the CPU upon power up or a program halt condition. The hardware reset causes the CPU to reinitialize and begin a 10-second delay before system operation begins again. Four inverter stages of IC U20 are used for the hardware reset circuit. It is also possible to initiate a reset by depressing a momentary pushbutton at the front edge of the CPU board. IC U13 develops a hardware reset hold-off signal under CPU control when the system is operating properly.
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The CPU Board also contains Code 5 switches for EAST and WEST to allow for initiating or repeating Code 5 through the location. IC U18 is a controlled buffer used to read the position of the Code 5 switches and place the data on the CPU bus. The CPU Board includes a hardware circuit to insure that the correct version of software is installed in the CPU Board for the particular module location. Eight wire-wrap pins are used to encode one of 256 combinations for a signature of the particular location on the rear of the Motherboard. IC U7 reads the encoded wire wrap positions and, through CPU control, places the data on the CPU data bus. The CPU only attempts to run the resident EPROM program if the signature read from the Motherboard matches the EPROM data. The CPU has 40 LED indicators along its front edge which indicate codes selected and decoded, light out indication, stick status, track detection status, and power off status. These same LEDs are used with redefined functions when in the diagnostic mode. IC U1 is a controlled buffer that outputs CPU data to 5 LED output latches/LED drivers U2, U3, U4, U5 and U6. U19 develops the LED output latch enable signal. Switch SW1 is a three position toggle switch accessible at the front edge of the CPU. It controls the LED indicators on the CPU. The center position turns all LEDs off. A test position turns all LEDs on for LED test, and the third position is the normal operating position. The toggle switch and pushbutton are also used to access the diagnostics. See Section 6, Corrective Maintenance, for more information about diagnostics and LEDs.
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DC Code Select Input Board P/N 59473-895-01 P/N 40185-628-00
Function: Interface between relay circuitry at Interlockings that selects codes to be transmitted by Genrakode; operates on a DC input voltage Where Used: Control Point Module
Description: The Code Select Input Board contains 16 vital input circuits (eight for the EAST, and eight for the WEST direction) by which codes 1 through 8 can be selected for transmission from the location. A code reference common AAR terminal (for each direction) (connector pin 35 for EAST; 70 for WEST on the PC board) is connected to the common side of an external DC voltage source (N12). An external relay network selects the desired codes to be transmitted by connecting the desired code terminal to the positive side of the external DC voltage supply (B12). Code 1 must be selected to enable transmission of any of the signal clearing codes. No more than four codes may be selected at one time, such as code 1, code 5 and code 4. More than two signal clearing codes selected simultaneously inhibits any code transmission. The CPU cycle checks the code select board in such a manner that it can determine that only those codes which are indeed selected by the external relay circuitry are read as selected by the CPU. All circuitry that interfaces with the external relay logic is isolated with optical isolators and operates from the 12 V signal battery. The external DC voltage supply current level is approximately 12 mA for each code selected. The input signal on the code select terminals is integrated to maximize elimination of transient noise effects on the code selection circuits. The R40-C10 combination is an example of the noise integration circuit on the EAST REF. logic. The CPU communicates to the board through data latch ICs U24 and U25 and initiates control signals through IC U20 and U23. Integrated circuits U21 and U22 are used as bus driver buffers through which the CPU ascertains that it can address or talk to the correct PC board at the correct time. LED indicators are provided on the CPU board to indicate which of the 16 input circuits are selected.
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1.5.7. Board: Circuit: Function: Modules
Decode Output Board P/N 59473-838-01 P/N 40185-566-00 Output drivers for signals received and decoded at Control Point Control Point Module
Where Used:
Description: The Decode Output Board contains eight identical circuits which are used to drive external relays in response to decoded receive codes. Two boards are used in each module to provide both EAST and WEST outputs. Each output is a current sinking (or active low state) output capable of driving relay coils of 200 ohms to 1800 ohms. Each output has surge protection provided by a 10-ohm resistor and a 27-volt surge zener diode. IC17 is an 8-bit latch that stores the output data from the CPU and controls the state of each output. IC19 is an 8 bit controlled buffer which reads the state of the outputs and feeds back to the CPU each output state. Five-volt logic circuitry is completely isolated from the 12 V output circuitry. Energy for the output circuits is derived from the Vital Power Controller (VPC) PC board which only generates an output voltage level when the Genrakode system is operating safely. A separate checking circuit is provided for each output so that the CPU can determine that each particular output is in its correct state and that each output is controllable. If the CPU finds that an output has failed, power to the outputs is removed via the VPC board. For a Code 1 Relay output, the checking circuit is composed of Q7, IC7 and associated components. R15 and C10 comprise an integrator circuit used to filter out Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and transients from the checking circuits. Each output state is rechecked every 8-16 ms and each output is toggled on and off once each system cycle (2.8 seconds) to determine that the CPU has control of the output. LED indicators on the CPU board indicate which decoded outputs are active.
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Driver Board P/N 59473-907-01 P/N 40185-644-00 Cab Signal Driver and 12 V High Power Filter Cab Signal Module
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Description: The Driver Board contains a cab rate modulator, signal divider, power drive section and a 12 V high power filter. The cab rate modulator provides a failsafe control of the input frequency. It is isolated from the rest of the circuitry by optoisolators U1, U2 and U3 which operate from a vital power source generated in the Genrakode track module. The signal divider is a flip-flop which divides the input frequency by two. This is to insure that the output frequency duty cycle remains at 50 percent with voltage variations. The power drive section uses two dual FET drive circuits to handle the current levels required. There are two LEDs located at the edge of this board. CR1 indicates that power is being supplied to the drive transformer. CR4 indicates that the schmitt trigger is holding the outputs disabled. The filter section provides filtering and surge protection for the 12 V high power used for the track circuit. Components L1, SU1, and C7 provide this function. The input power to the filter comes from the module AAR B and N posts through the ON-OFF switch and the 15 ampere fuse.
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Filter Board P/N 31166-054-01 P/N 24256-036-00 Provides the primary 156 Hz Track Circuit carrier signal selectivity Track Interface Module
Where Used:
Description: The track filter board is a vital 156 Hz bandpass filter. The circuit is a 6th order constant-k image-parameter filter, with a 20 Hz passband. The input impedance to the filter is set by R1, and the filter is design to drive a load impedance of approximately 7500 ohms. The rejection is as follows: Frequency 25 60 75 100 120 125 150 156 175 180 200 225 250 Attenuation > -80 dB > -80 dB > -80 dB > -80 dB > -80 dB -72 dB + 3 dB + 3 dB -37 dB -50 dB > -80 dB > -80 dB > -80 dB
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High Power Vital Power Controller (VPC) Board P/N 59473-872-01 P/N 40185-616-00
Function: Provides a positive, vital, disconnect of power from signal lamp drive, searchlight mechanisms, and vital outputs in the event of failed output circuits or improper module operation; also is a positive disconnect for transmitted pulses Where Used: Intermediate Module Switch Lock Module Description: The High Power VPC Board produces an isolated dc voltage source regulated to 12.5 volts at the board, for use as lamp drive and searchlight mechanism outputs. The output voltage is regulated for both input voltage and lamp load current changes. Thus, signal lamps can be operated at a constant lamp voltage; this increases life and decreases signal maintenance. An external resistor is required to set the desired voltage across the lamp to 10 volts. The output voltage is only present when the CPU has determined that the module hardware and software is operating properly. The CPU drives a tuned circuit and produces a dc voltage on C3 and a negative dc voltage on C5 for use by IC U2 and U5, respectively, when the module is operating properly. The operation of this portion of the circuit is similar to the Low Power VPC Board (see 1.5.11. Low Power VPC Board). IC U2 is a current-mode, switching power supply controller used to drive, in a push pull manner, power MOSFETs Q13, Q14, Q15 and Q16. These power FETs drive transformer T2 whose secondary voltage is rectified by CR1 and CR2, filtered by L2 and C14, and produces 12.5 VDC at the board output terminals. IC U5 forms an oscillator circuit which drives U2 at its basic operating frequency of 70 kHz. Output voltage regulation is performed by peak current limiting the pulse by pulse current in the power MOSFETS. Duty cycle of the T2 primary pulses varies directly with input voltage variation. Current-sense transformer T3 measures the current peaks flowing in the power MOSFETS and feeds back this signal to U2 pin 4 (+ current sense). This currentsense signal is compared to the regulator set-point voltage from the error amplifier output at pin 7.
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Output voltage is controlled by IC U4 on the secondary of T2. U4 compares a portion of the output voltage level at pin 11 to an internal 1.5 V reference at pins 9 and 10. An error signal is developed at pin 12 (EAMP) by an internal op-amp operating with openloop dc gain. This error signal is applied to isolator U3s photo diode, which is then optically coupled to the isolator transistor. The isolator provides voltage isolation to the error signal fed back to switching regulator U2. The error signal is applied to R30 input resistor of the error op-amp in U2 switching regulator which then readjusts the set point of the current sense circuit and adjusts the input current to match the output voltage requirements. L1, C15 and SU1 provide input power filtering and transient suppression for this board. Power input comes from the 30 ampere fuse mounted on the module Motherboard. R19, R23 and C12 provide a soft start and current limit circuit for the converter. Output transient protection is provided by SU2.
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Low Power Vital Power Controller (VPC) Board P/N 59473-835-01 P/N 40185-593-00
Function: Provides a positive, vital disconnect of power from decoded output circuits in the event of failed output circuits or improper module operation; also is a positive disconnect for transmitted pulses Where Used Control Point Module Repeater Module Description: The VPC Board produces an isolated, nominal 12 V dc voltage source for use by decoded output circuits. The output voltage is only present when the CPU has determined that the module hardware and software is operating properly. When the CPU has determined the system is operating properly, it sends periods of a 10 kHz square wave to transistor Q1s base. This 10 kHz signal is passed through isolator U1 and applied to driver transistors Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5. This amplified square wave voltage is applied to a 10 kHz series turned circuit composed of C2 and T1. Two secondary windings on T1 effectively respond to the frequency of the T1 input signal. A dc voltage is developed across C7 if the CPU is providing a 10 kHz signal. The dc voltage on C7 is used as the power source for IC U3 and circuit Q6, Q7, Q8. The baseemitter junction voltage of Q6 is used as a threshold level detection of the secondary voltage level of T1. This is a more precise threshold level detection than C7 can provide. When the secondary voltage level of T1 is high enough to allow Q6, Q7 and Q8 to switch at the 10 kHz frequency and C7 has a detected dc level, a negative dc voltage (relative to 12 V Common) is developed across C9. The power source for IC U2 is from this negative voltage on C9. Therefore, proper module and CPU operation produces a positive voltage on C7 for IC U3 and a negative voltage on C9 for IC U2. Improper or failed module or CPU operation produces no voltages. C9 voltage has the more precise threshold detection. IC U3 is a power driver that has suitable output driving circuits for power MOSFETS Q9 and Q10. U3, Q9, Q10, T2 and associated components form a driven dc to dc power converter for producing the isolated vital output voltage for decoded output circuits. IC U2 forms an oscillator which clocks IC U3 to produce push-pull type output signals to Q9 and Q10. The output of U2 is a short pulse that switches U3 from one MOSFET to the second. The width of the short pulse provides a dead time region wherein both MOSFETS are turned off to prevent simultaneous conduction during the switching interval. To produce a dc output, Q9 and Q10 must be driven by IC U2 and U3. U2 and U3 can only operate when the dc power sources are present from C9 and C7. These dc sources are only present when the CPU is operating properly and producing a 10 kHz input signal. Thus the circuit provides a vital disconnect means for a driven dc to dc converter.
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The +12 V power for this board comes from the second 5-A fuse in the module. Filtering and surge protection are provided on the board by L1, SU1, C3 and C4. The isolated output of the board is filtered and surge protected by C5, C6 and SU2.
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Oscillator/Filter Board P/N 59473-906-01 P/N 40185-629-00 200 Hz Oscillator and 12 V Battery Low Power Filter 100 Hz Cab Signal Module
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Description: The Oscillator/Filter Board contains a fail safe Hartley oscillator that supplies the Driver Board with a 200 Hz square wave used for cab carrier generation. The tank circuit, containing components C2 and L2, sets the oscillation frequency which has proven to be very stable even with voltage variations present. The filter section provides filtering and surge protection for the 12 V low power used by all of the boards. Components L1, SU1 and C1 provide this function. Input power to the filter comes from the module AAR B and N posts through the ON-OFF switch and the 5 ampere fuse.
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Oscillator/Filter Board P/N 59473-906-02 P/N 24256-019-00 500 Hz Oscillator and 12 V Battery Low Power Filter 250 Hz Cab Signal Module
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Description: The Oscillator/Filter Board contains a fail safe Hartley oscillator that supplies the Driver Board with a 500 Hz square wave used for cab carrier generation. The tank circuit, containing components C2 and L2, sets the oscillation frequency which has proven to be very stable even with voltage variations present. The filter section provides filtering and surge protection for the 12 V low power used by all of the boards. Components L1, SU1 and C1 provide this function. Input power to the filter comes from the module AAR B and N posts through the ON-OFF switch and the 5 ampere fuse.
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Receiver Board P/N 31166-040-01 P/N 24256-033-00
Function: 156 Hz detection circuit for signals received from the rails; also includes output circuit for interfacing to the Track Interface Module for transmitted signal to the rails Where Used: Control Point Module Intermediate Module Repeater Module Switch Lock Module Description: The receiver board circuit can be divided as follows:
156 Hz Bandpass Filter Amplifier Demodulator Level Detector Digital Interface Transmit Output
The 156 Hz bandpass filter section provides additional frequency selectivity of the input signal. The filter is made of 4 individual sections. The first section is a non-peaking high pass filter which includes C3, C4, R4, R5, R6, and Q2. The second section is a nonpeaking low pass filter which includes R2, R3, C1, C2, R1, and Q1. The third section is a peaking high pass filter which includes C5, C6, R10, R11, R12, and Q3. The last section is a peaking low pass filter that includes R15, R14, C7, C8, R20, R21, and Q4. The complete filter provides -14 dB rejection at 100Hz and 250 Hz. Transistors Q7 and Q8 are the main components of the variable gain amplifier. Potentiometer R101 is used to adjust the gain from approximately 1 to 4. The Demodulator section includes a capacitively coupled transformer (C15, T2), a full wave diode bridge (CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4), and a filter (Q6, R28, C14). The output of this circuit is the filtered modulated signal (track codes).
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The level detectors are of the tradition vital design. The upper level detector is set to 2.2 VDC (Q11). The output of this level detector is normally low (0 V) until the input signal goes above 2.2 V. A hysteresis of approximately 0.2 V is built into the trip level. The lower level detector is set to 0.7 VDC (Q15). The output of this level detector is normally high (5 V) until the input signal goes below 0.7 V. A hysteresis of approximately 0.2 V is built into the trip level. Transistor Q9 controls the indicating LED DS2, which normally follows the output of the upper level detector. This allows the CPU to disable the LED under program control. The digital interface includes U3, U4, and U6. The CPU writes data to the board via latch U4. The same data can be read back to the CPU via buffer U3, which is used to identify the board by scrambling the data on the Motherboard. Buffer U6 provides two separate data lines for each level detector output, along with the necessary control lines from the CPU. Voltage regulator VR1 provides a stable 8 VDC power supply for the board. The transmit output circuit also resides on this board, and includes Q5, Q10, U1 and U2. The TRACK pins (P1-65, 67, 69) are used as a common path for both the receiver and transmitter. By connecting the TRACK terminal to battery common (N), the AC Track Drive board can receive the appropriate transmit commands (the AC TRACK INTERFACE module must share the same battery supply as the module housing this board).
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Regulator/Filter Board P/N 59473-834-01 P/N 40185-565-00 12 V Battery Supply Filter and 5 V Regulator for IC Logic Control Point Module Intermediate Module Repeater Module Switch Lock Module
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Description: The Regulator/Filter Board contains filtering and surge protection from the 12 V signal battery for all the PC boards within the module (except the VPC boards which have their own filtering and surge protection). Components L3, SU1, C12, L1, and C1 provide the filtering and surge protection. The Regulator/Filter Board also has a 5 V regulator for operating the digital logic portions of the system. The regulator is a flyback type switching regulator consisting of switching control IC1 and associated components. T1 is the flyback transformer which produces an isolated 5-volt potential at its secondary. The 5 V logic supply voltage is completely isolated from the 12 V signalbattery and all other input/output circuits of Genrakode. This provides isolation of the 5 V logic from noise on the 12 V supply and I/O lines. IC3 samples the 5 V output voltage and provides a feedback signal through opto-isolator IC2 to switching regulator IC1. The 5 V regulator, IC1, also has a low battery detection circuitry that automatically shuts down the 5 V supply at approximately 7.5 to 8 volts signal-battery voltage. This prevents the system from attempting to operate when the input voltage is too low for proper operation and virtually removes all Genrakode module loading from an already discharged signal battery. The input power to the filter boards comes from the module AAR B and N posts through the ON-OFF switch and the 5-A fuse.
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Series Overlay Board P/N 59473-877-01 P/N 40185-615-00
Function: Detects the presence of the train in the vicinity of switchlock on the mainline (frequency = 13.8 kHz) Where Used: Switch Lock Module
Description: This board detects the presence of the train in the vicinity of the switch. The board contains scrambling circuitry so that the board can be uniquely identified; this is done with ICs U24 and U25. The board contains a 13.8 kHz transmitter and receiver combination. The transmitter generates the 13.8 kHz and drives a parallel tuned transformer (T1). The output of this tuned transformer is coupled to the transformer (T2) on the receiving side via a series tuned circuit (L1, C1) and the presence of the train. When the signal is received at the other side and has enough amplitude, it triggers a threshold detector whose output is sensed by the CPU. There is also an LED (CR1) on the board to indicate when the overlay circuitry has detected the presence of the train. Three screw-on taps on the board compensate for the inductance of different lead lengths used. Refer to Heading 3.5. Track Circuit Adjustment for adjustment procedures.
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Searchlight Driver Board P/N 59473-863-01 P/N 40185-596-00
Function: Filament drive and check; mechanism drive; position check for 2 searchlight mechanisms Where Used: Intermediate Module
Description: The Searchlight Board contains all the circuitry to control two searchlight mechanisms. Lamp filament drive and filament checking circuitry has the same configuration and operation as on the Color Light Drive Board. See 1.5.4. Color Light Drive Board for a description of lamp drive operation. Components Q5, Q7, Q9, Q10, Q13, Q14, IC U15 and U16 comprise the bipolar drive circuit for the A mechanism. The output drive for a red aspect has the +ASL and -ASL leads at VPC Common energy. ICs U15 and U16 are both turned on by the CPU causing Q5-Q7 and Q10-Q14 to conduct and thereby hold the +ASL and -ASL leads at VPC Common. To drive the mechanism to the yellow position, IC U16 is turned off by the CPU and U15 is on. Q13 is then conducting, producing +VPC voltage at the +ASL output; and Q5, Q7 are conducting and thereby producing VPC Common at the -ASL output. To drive the mechanism to the green position, IC U15 is turned off by the CPU and U16 is turned on. Q9 is then conducting and thereby producing +VPC voltage at the -ASL output, and Q10 and Q14 are conducting and thereby producing VPC Common at the +ASL output. VR7, VR8, VR9, VR10, R90, and R92 are used to provide transient protection to the output drivers for the A mechanism. Six vital input circuits are provided, 3 for each mechanism, to read the mechanism position contacts. ICs U23, U24 and associated components comprise the input circuit for the RED position of the A mechanism. Positive signal battery voltage is applied to the red mechanism contact and returns to the A-RG input. Direct current (dc) flows though R85, R80 and either U23 or CR16 and U24. R85, VR6 and C10 provide transient protection and noise filtering for the input circuit. The CPU periodically turns IC U23 on and off and thereby shunts input current to or from U24 only if the dc input signal is present. U24 output thus follows the switching sequence of U23 only if the dc input signal is present. The CPU then detects the presence of data sent through U23 and U24 only if the dc input is present and thereby indicates a positive contact closure of the red position of the mechanism. The data is sent back to the CPU bus through controlled buffer U26. IC U32 is an 8 bit latch used to control the mechanism drives, filament drives and filament check drives. IC U29 is used to check the correct operation of the latch and proper board addressing identity by feeding scrambled data back to the CPU bus in a similar manner as the color light board. IC U31 latch is used to drive the mechanism input check circuits. U31 is checked by controlled buffer U27 with data feedback to the CPU bus.
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Switch Lock I/O Board P/N 59473-878-01 P/N 40185-611-00
Function: Contains circuitry to read switch lock inputs, outputs to drive three relays and one lamp output; also this board contains jumpers for selecting unlock codes for EAST and WEST Where Used: Switch Lock Module
Description: The Switch Lock I/O Board contains inputs and outputs to directly connect to electric lock mechanisms. Both inputs and outputs are isolated from the digital circuitry via opto-isolators. Three inputs are used to bring the following into the Switch Lock Module: unlock request, remote overlay and NWP. The unlock request input is referenced to 12 V signal common. Applying +12 V to this input indicates to the system of the request. LED CR11 is turned on when 12 V is applied to the Unlock Request input. The remote overlay input is used to sense track occupancy on the mainline; this input is isolated, and absence of energy indicates occupancy. When the remote overlay input is not going to be used, it should be connected to the signal-battery terminals. When the remote overlay input is energized, the LED labeled CR14 is turned on. The NWP input is tied to the switch controller; the Switch Lock Module expects this input to be energized when the switch is in correspondence. The NWP input is also isolated. LED CR13 is on when energy is applied. The CPU detects energy on one of these inputs when it is able to circulate data through that particular input. The Switch Lock I/O Board contains three outputs used to drive relays with coil resistance of 50 ohms or more and 1 output used to drive a lamp of 25 watts. The three relay outputs are used to drive the lock relay coil, the remote overlay output and code 1 relay (optional). The outputs have state check circuitry, so their corresponding states can be checked. Every 8 ms the CPU verifies that the outputs are in the correct states, and every system cycle the outputs are toggled to make sure they are not stuck high or low. The LEDs labeled LR, OL, OT and LP correspond to LOCK RELAY, OVERLAY RELAY, OUTPUT RELAY and LAMP OUTPUT respectively. The CPU is guaranteed to communicate to the switch lock I/O circuitry via ICs U24 and U25. These employ scrambling which is unique to these I/O functions. The other section of the Switch Lock I/O Board contains jumpers to select Unlock Codes (UC) and Lock Codes (LC) for WEST and EAST directions.
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A jumper is required for each direction to select UC and LC codes. The jumper to select the unlock codes can be located in one of five locations labeled on the board as A, B, C, D, and E: Jumper Setting A B C D E 8,2,3,4 or 7 2,3,4 or 7 3,4 or 7 4 or 7 7 Unlock Codes Selected
LEDs on the board are controlled by the CPU to indicate the type of code that has been received from the rails when compared to the jumper setting. These LEDs are labeled on the board as WA, WB, EA, EB. For an explanation of these LEDs see 2.8.6. Interpreting LEDs On Switch Lock I/O Board. Also, this board has an LED labeled ST. This ST is flashed when the short timer is running, and it remains on when the short timer times out. To make sure that the correct codes are being selected for both EAST and WEST, the board has unique scrambling for each side. IC pairs U16 and U17 are used to identify the jumper for UC selection for the WEST, and IC pairs U18 and U19 are used for the EAST.
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Timer Board P/N 59473-879-01 P/N 40185-617-00 Contains four double columns of jumpers so vital time delay can be Switch Lock Module
Function: programmed Where Used:
Description: The Timer Board is used to program timing delays from 0 seconds to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The time delay is set up at the time of installation and is done by inserting four jumpers, one in each double column. There must always be four jumpers installed when this board is used. The board contains two latches and two buffers which are used to drive/read the columns and rows. The CPU board determines what the time delay is by enabling each row individually and then checks to see which column is active. The data that is read back is scrambled so that the CPU can verify that it is communicating with the correct board; other checks are executed to insure the integrity of the board. Refer to 2.8. Switch Lock Module for a description of how the timing delay is used in the module.
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2. SECTION 2 THEORY OF OPERATION

2.1. GENERAL
This section gives general information on the operation of the AC Genrakode System and components. 2.2. SYSTEM CONCEPTS
AC Genrakode is an AC coded bi-directional track circuit and vital communications system using the rails for train detection and block indication. The system uses the rails for communication and eliminates the need for line wire circuits which are both costly to install and costly to maintain by todays modern railroads. The bi-directional train detection and signal control circuits operate in a time sharing mode with regard to usage of the rails within a track circuit. The basic system period operates on a 1.8 second cycle, with operation in one direction for 0.9 seconds and operation in the opposite direction for the remaining 0.9 seconds. Refer to Figures 21 and 22 for the discussion that follows. The pulses in the figures are not shown to scale. The waveforms shown modulate the 156 Hz carrier and are the input to the Track Interface Module. The coding format is comprised of pulses of a 156 Hz AC signal with sets of pulses (either two or three) used to signify vital signal clearing codes. The time between the start of the first pulse and the start of the second and third pulses (if it is used) signifies the specific signal clearing code being transmitted and received. Fourteen distinct codes are provided; five two pulse codes for vital signal clearing, 6 three pulse codes for vital signal clearing, one for vital train detection, one for non-vital block indication, and one for non-vitally initiating the tumbledown of signals in one direction. Because the system uses the same carrier frequency for pulses in every track circuit, insulated joint protection is provided by the microprocessor monitoring the signals on either side of the insulated joint. If an insulated joint become conductive, the microprocessor enters an idle mode where no codes are transmitted, and any received codes are ignored.
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2.3.
CODE DEFINITIONS
The fourteen codes used in the system are labeled numerically. Code 1: When transmitted by itself and decoded at the receive end of a track circuit, it indicates that the track circuit is unoccupied. It is also decoded in the same manner when a multiple pulse code is transmitted. Two consecutive receptions are required to decode Code 1. Code 1 drops out when it is not received and decoded at least twice in every three consecutive cycles. Code 1 by itself is a 0.080-second pulse occurring once every 1.8 seconds. Codes 8, 2, 3, 4, 7, 72, 43, 42, 48, 32, 28 are the eleven signal clearing codes: 8 is the most restrictive code and 72 is the least restrictive code. Codes 8, 2, 3, 4, 7 are two pulse codes and 72, 43, 42, 48, 32, 28 are three pulse codes. All three pulse codes are more permissive than any two pulse code. The most restrictive code has the longest time period between the pulse pair, and the least restrictive code has the shortest time period between the pulse pair. Timing is from the start of the first pulse to the start of the second pulse for two pulse codes and the start of the first pulse to the start of both the second and third pulses for three pulse codes. Table 21 summarizes the clearing code characteristics. A decoded signal clearing code drops out if the code is not received at least twice out of every three consecutive cycles.
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Table 21. Clearing Code Characteristics Code 8 -- Most restrictive 2 3 4 7 28 -- Least restrictive 32 48 42 43 72 Pulse Pair Timing 512 msec 432 msec 352 msec 272 msec 192 msec 352 msec 544 msec 272 msec 544 msec 272 msec 464 msec 192 msec 544 msec 192 msec 464 msec 192 msec 384 msec Application Varies: special control function, first approach signal Approach aspect Varies: approach medium, or advanced approach aspect Varies: clear aspect, approach medium, approach limited Varies: clear aspect, approach medium, approach limited Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies
Code 5: This non-vital code provides the ability to indicate track block occupancy starting at any track circuit boundary location desired within a control point to control point block. The information is decoded at the control point location. Code 5 information can be transmitted to either or both control point locations with a track block boundary defined in both directions. Code 5 is added to Code 1 by lengthening the transmitted pulse from 0.080 second to 0.240 second or to a signal clearing code by lengthening the second or third transmitted pulse from 0.080 second to 0.144 second. It is therefore possible to send three codes at one time along the track: Code 1, Code 5, and a signal clearing code. Code 6: This non-vital code decreases the tumble-down time of signals in one traffic direction.
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Traffic direction and the tumble-up of signals is initiated by sending a signal clearing code from a control point module, which sets the traffic direction towards the control point module. To tumble down the signals in that direction, the signal clearing code transmission from the control point module is stopped and Code 6 is transmitted from the control point module. The Code 6 transmission causes the Code 1 pulse to lengthen to 0.464 second and stop transmission of the signal clearing code. The Code 6 pulse is transmitted for one system cycle and is immediately decoded at the opposite end of the track circuit. Decoding of Code 6 at this location immediately puts the signal to stop (if applicable) and initiates the repeating of Code 6 to the next track circuit during the next system cycle. Code 6 is considered non-vital because it requires the presence of a signal to force the signaling system to assume a more restrictive state. The purpose of Code 6 is to speed up the tumbledown process. The fact that the signal clearing code transmission at the control point is stopped, initiates a failsafe tumbledown of signals. In this case, signal drop out time is 2.1 to 2.8 seconds. The transmission of no code or Code 1 only from the control point causes a tumbledown of signals.
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80 msec CODE 1
1.82 sec 80 msec CODE 7
192 msec
CODE 4
272 msec
CODE 3
352 msec
CODE 2
432 msec
CODE 8
512 msec
CODE 6 464 msec
CODE 1
Figure 21. AC Genrakode Timing without Code 5
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80 msec CODE 72
192 msec 384 msec
CODE 43
192 msec 464 msec
CODE 42
192 msec 544 msec
CODE 48
272 msec 464 msec
CODE 32
272 msec 544 msec
CODE 28
352 msec 544 msec
Figure 21. AC Genrakode Timing without Code 5 (Cont.)
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240 msec CODE 1 AND CODE 5 1.82 sec 80 msec CODE 7 AND CODE 5
144 msec
192 msec
CODE 4 AND CODE 5 272 msec
CODE 6 464 msec
CODE 1 AND CODE 5
Figure 22. AC Genrakode Timing with Code 5

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80 msec CODE 72 AND CODE 5 192 msec 384 msec 144 msec
CODE 43 AND CODE 5
192 msec 464 msec
CODE 42 AND CODE 5
192 msec 544 msec
CODE 48 AND CODE 5
272 msec 464 msec
CODE 32 AND CODE 5
272 msec 544 msec
CODE 28 AND CODE 5
352 msec 544 msec
Figure 22. AC Genrakode Timing with Code 5 (Cont.)
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Train detection is provided by the traditional wheel axle shunting method with shunting sensitivities designed for 0.06 ohm shunting. Many factors influence the maximum obtainable track circuit length. These include track circuit lead length and wire size, rail size, bonding type, impedance bonds, and the minimum ballast resistance conditions. See the specifications in Appendix A for maximum track circuit lengths. Track circuits typically share the rails with other types of equipment such as overlay circuits, motion detectors and predictors and are also subjected to induced levels of 60 Hz interference and lightning surges. These factors have been considered in the design of the AC Genrakode system to minimize their influence and thereby produce a reliable and compatible system. Track filters are provided within the modules to accommodate the majority of situations encountered. As stated above, the system uses the same carrier frequency in all track circuits. Failure of an insulated joint can lead to a potential safety issue if not handled appropriately. Insulated joint breakdown protection is provided by the microprocessor in a number of different ways. First, the East and West sides of a module transmit simultaneously, eliminating the possibility of the module receiving its own transmission. Second, the East and West sides of the module transmit a unique pattern of pulses. This prevents a module from receiving transmissions from a module in an adjacent track circuit should an insulated joint become conductive. The transmit pattern on the East side of the module is a Code 1 alternating with a Signal Clearing (Vital) Code. The pattern is V, 1, V, 1, V, 1, V, 1 . The pattern transmitted from the West side of the module is two Vital codes followed by a Code 1. The pattern is V, V, 1, V, V, 1, V, V, 1, . Transmission of a two or three pulse vital signal clearing code is only permitted when at least a Code 1 is decoded from the opposite end of the track circuit. When the track circuit is down between two modules, the East module transmits Code 1 only, the West module transmits No Code. The West module transmits a single pulse code (referred to as a Sync Pulse) every third cycle. This 80ms Sync Pulse is used during the track circuit adjustment procedure. All AC Genrakode modules operate from a nominal 12 V DC signal battery source. For the track circuit operation, AC Genrakode converts this 12 VDC power source to a lower voltage that is completely isolated from the signal battery. The voltage can be selected from approximately 1 VRMS to 6 VRMS (into a 1 ohm load) in four increments. This feature allows operation of the track circuit without the necessity of a separate track circuit battery. Signal lighting and light out detection is provided internally to AC Genrakode modules at Intermediate locations. No relays are required at such locations, and a regulated lamp voltage drive is provided to maximize signal lamp life.
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At Control Point locations which utilize relays to perform the interlocking logic, AC Genrakode modules are provided with decoded outputs for driving relays, and code select inputs which interface to relay contact closures. If the interlocking logic is performed by a VPI (Vital Processor Interlocking) system, relays are not required for the interface between VPI and AC Genrakode. The interface of VPI to AC Genrakode is performed by a direct connection. Decoded outputs from AC Genrakode are connected to vital input circuits of VPI and doublebreak outputs of VPI are connected to vital DC code select inputs of AC Genrakode. The AC Genrakode system also incorporates the facility for cab signaling, if desired. The traditional 100 Hz code rated, or two-aspect ON-OFF control system is implemented by overlaying the cab signal system on the AC Genrakode track circuit. To transmit the cab signal aspect onto the rails, the AC Genrakode modules, by way of the track codes being decoded or selected, produce a code rate signal that controls a separate Cab Signal Module containing the 100 Hz generator and power amplifier. Maximum track circuit length is necessarily shortened in a cab signal system due to increased signal attenuation along the rails at the 100 Hz carrier frequency. Filtering is provided in the Cab Signal Module to isolate signals to and from the Genrakode unit, the Cab Signal Module and other track circuit equipment. 60 Hz and 250 Hz cab signal equipment is also available, and can be configured to provide 9 aspect cab signaling as well. See Appendix F for typical application circuits and a typical control line diagram for applying AC Genrakode through the rails. 2.4. MICROPROCESSOR SAFETY DESIGN
AC Genrakode operates in a fail-safe manner using a single microprocessor (microcontroller) approach and incorporates Alstom developed SAL (Safety Assurance Logic). Safety Assurance Logic is the name of a concept used to assure the safety of a vital product that is implemented using a digital processor, or microprocessor. This concept has been developed for more than 30 years at Alstom. In essence, Safety Assurance Logic is the application of historically accepted safety techniques to processors. Examples of these techniques include diversity and cycle checking, combined with the use of checkwords as a method for indicating correct operation. Critical processes that must be performed and checked, or must be proven to have been performed, are arranged so that their execution creates checkwords. A complete set of current or updated checkwords is required each system cycle to allow permissive outputs from the system. Failures are determined by incorrect or incomplete execution of all critical processes. The faulty execution results in an incorrect or incomplete checkword set which then inhibits permissive outputs in a fail-safe manner.
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The processor uses these checkwords to create a dynamic output at 10 kHz. This 10 kHz signal is only present when the system is operating properly and all the checkwords are current and correct. A hardware circuit on the Vital Power Controller (VPC) Board vitally detects this 10 kHz signal and produces a DC output voltage, which is the power source for vital decoded output circuits. The VPC is the watchdog for system operation and provides the method for vitally removing power from solid state output circuits in the event of system failure. Failure modes and other factors are taken into account in the design of AC Genrakode (and must also be in any microprocessor system); they can all be classified to fall within the following categories: 1. Failures in the vital input hardware circuits 2. CPU reading of the vital input circuits 3. Requirement and determination that input data is current 4. Proper input data memory operation 5. CPU determination and calculation of intermediate process results 6. Requirement and determination that intermediate results are current 7. Proper intermediate results data memory operation 8. CPU determination and calculation of output results as a function of input states and intermediate results 9. Requirement and determination that output results are current 10. Proper output results data memory operation 11. Control and verification of output circuits 12. Failure in vital output hardware circuits 13. Failure in system timing Safety Assurance Logic (SAL) has evolved and matured at Alstom to the extent that there are many acceptable techniques that can be employed by the designer to implement a software-hardware design for the production of a system whose design has accounted for all of the failures listed above. It is beyond the scope of this manual to describe the complete safety design involved in AC Genrakode. However, three examples are given of general techniques and how they apply to the AC Genrakode design.
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2.4.1.
Technique T4
Technique T4 determines the state of the output circuit by dynamic operation of the output circuit from its non-permissive state to its permissive state for an acceptably short interval. Information returned to the processing portion of the system is via isolated sense circuitry. This technique is an extension of the accepted and proven practice of cycle checking used in the design of safe relay systems. This technique tests the output sense circuitry to prove that it is not stuck in one state and that it indeed accurately follows the output state-change directed by the processing system. It is necessary when using this technique to design the circuitry such that there are no failure modes that allow the cycle check to be passed and allow the outputs permissive state to be non-detectable. A hardware safety analysis, proving that this requirement is met, must be completed for this circuitry. Since the correctness of the sense circuitry is only known when it is being tested, this cycle checking must be performed at a rate which allows output failures to be detected before those failures can affect the safety of the overall system. When this is achieved, this technique provides a 100% effective method of determining an outputs state. This technique has been applied to AC Genrakode and, as noted in the printed circuit (PC) board descriptions, the state of each decoded output is checked every 8-16 ms and each output is toggled on and off once each system cycle (1.8 seconds) to determine that the CPU has control of the output. A safety analysis is performed on the portion of the output circuit hardware where required to meet the effectiveness of the technique.
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2.4.2.
Technique T20
Technique 20 is used for temporary data. A common storage location is used for several different variables as a means of destroying data that is to be used sequentially. By using a common data storage location, it can be ensured that all of the old data is destroyed before being used again. The only requirements are that the new variables have different acceptable values assigned to them than the variables used previously, and that the value of the data must be used as checkwords in the process flow. This destruction is verified because the new data used to overwrite the old data must be present to allow process flow to continue. If the new data was not present, the checkwords necessary to continue process flow are not present, and the VPC output causes the system to stop. For example, consider a storage location indicating whether or not a specific input had been set. If the input was set, hex value 37 is stored. If the input was clear, hex value C5 is stored. After making the decision based on this input and storing the variable as a checkword (see T28), the same location is used for two new variables, e.g., 1F (hex) and 60(hex). If the new variables had not overwritten the old data, the checkword created from the new decision path is in error, causing the VPC output to cease. This technique is effective in verifying that all old data is destroyed. The above technique T20 has been used in AC Genrakode as a method of vitally determining that old data is not being used.
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2.4.3.
Technique T28
Using technique T28, data is determined and/or represented in diverse forms. This technique encompasses both the direct reading of data from an input port and the representation of that data in memory. By representing data in diverse forms, this technique protects against all incorrect determinations of an input or intermediate state. It is effective against all failures except simultaneous failure of both data representations to a form where they are still in agreement with each other. This failure is considered sufficiently remote. For True/False data, assigning a specific value to each state allows process decisions to be checked. This is accomplished by storing the data value as a checkword as part of the process flow after the decision point has been reached. For this to become a nondetectable failure, the decision block would have to choose an incorrect path and the checkword would have to have the proper false value retrieved from somewhere in memory. Data can be directly read in a diverse way by reading it through two separate ports. The value read from a second port may be complemented or rearranged in some fashion so that the stored data representation is automatically diverse. The relationship between these two inputs could then be stored as a checkword (assuming a fixed relationship between the two diverse input states) to verify that the input was correctly determined. Alternatively, both stored representations can be used in the decision processes. The requirement here is that the same decision must be reached from both inputs. It should be noted that diversity includes time and space diversity as well as data format diversity. For example, reading the same data input twice at different locations in the program (using instructions that are not related through any common modes) and at different times provides some degree of diversity even though the data may be represented in the same format. Protection is provided against a transient condition or against a program memory change causing the wrong input location to be read (only if the memory reads are done at two physically separate locations and not as part of the same subroutine). This does not protect against addressing errors causing both memory read instructions to incorrectly read the wrong location. The techniques described above are examples that illustrate that AC Genrakode has been designed using a systematic approach to microprocessor system safety design. This approach is made possible because Alstom has more than 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of failsafe microprocessor systems. Complementing and adding to the systematic approach to microprocessor safety design in AC Genrakode is the rigorous safety analysis performed on the hardware and software after design of the system. This insures that the system operates at a level of safety equal to or greater than the prior relay systems.
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2.5.
CONTROL POINT MODULE
The Control Point Module is used at end-of-block signal locations to initiate code transmission to other signal locations through the rails, to decode signals from the rails, to energize relay outputs to reflect the decoded codes, and to optionally generate cab signal rates. The Control Point Module is available in three basic configurations. Two of the configurations (EAST and WEST) interface with a single track circuit, decoding and transmitting signals from one direction only. Both configurations operate similarly but differ in three areas: 1) terminals used to connect the module to external circuits, 2) location of the PC boards in the module, and 3) the sequence of codes required to pick a track circuit. All EAST direction receptions require alternating vital codes with CODE 1 (i.e., CODE 7, CODE 1, CODE 7, CODE 1, etc.). All WEST direction receptions require a pair of vital codes alternating with CODE 1 (i.e., CODE 7, CODE 7, CODE 1, CODE 7, CODE 7, CODE 1, etc.) The third configuration is a combination of both the EAST and the WEST configurations. This module contains all the hardware necessary to interface with two track circuits. The operation of EAST and the WEST functions of this configuration are totally independent. One CPU board runs both the EAST and the WEST programs simultaneously. Selecting a code to be transmitted can be accomplished in two ways, depending upon the type of code select board installed. Using the Relay Code Select board (P/N 59473830-01), a connection is made between a common select terminal, called a REFERENCE terminal, to one, two, three, or four code select terminals through a relay contact or a network of relay contacts. This Code Select board is used in the majority of applications. Using the DC Code Select input board (P/N 59473-895-01), a DC voltage is applied between the code select REFERENCE terminal and one, two, three, or four code select input terminals. This Code Select board is used when another electronic device, such as Alstoms Vital Processor Interlocking (VPI) system, is selecting the codes to be transmitted. Both Code Select boards contain the required circuitry to select the codes to be transmitted to the EAST and the WEST directions. If a single direction module is used, the unused code select terminals must not be connected to any external circuitry. When any code is to be transmitted, CODE 1 must also be selected along with the desired code. If CODE 1 is not selected or for a two pulse code, if more than two vital codes and CODE 1 are selected at the same time, code transmission is inhibited. For a three pulse code, if more than three vital codes and CODE 1 are selected at the same time, code transmission is inhibited.
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When a three pulse code must be transmitted, the two separate vital code select inputs are connected to the REFERENCE terminal simultaneously. For example, when code 72 is transmitted, both the CODE 7 and the CODE 2 inputs are selected along with CODE 1. Codes received from the rails are decoded and a relay output(s) is energized to reflect the received code(s). There are eight relay outputs (per direction) corresponding to the eight codes that can be received. Software options allow the HR/CODE 6 output terminal to be energized under a variety of conditions. When used as a HR output, the output is energized when either CODE 7, 4, 3 or 2 is received, or as another option, any other customer specified set of codes. When the output is used as a CODE 6 output, it is energized when CODE 6 is received. When a three pulse code is received and decoded, such as CODE 38, both the CODE 3 output and the CODE 8 outputs are energized along with CODE 1. With the addition of the Auxiliary I/O Board (P/N 31166-043-01) a number of functions can be added to the Control Point Module. An EAST and/or WEST auxiliary input is provided that allows the transmitted code to be downgraded. These input(s) are typically used for equipment such as switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc.; especially where the signaling system must be informed of various external conditions. These inputs can also be used for other functions where special signaling conditions arise (grade crossings etc.). Cab signal outputs are provided for the EAST and/or the WEST direction. These outputs, located on the Auxiliary I/O Board, interface with the Genrakode Cab Signal Module and provide the coded cab signal rates. AAR terminal layout and module hardware configurations are shown below. 2.5.1. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board
Figure 23 provides a correlation between the board LEDs and their functions.
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LED
WEST Code " " 2 " " 3 " " 4 " " 5 " " 7 " " 8 WEST Code " " 2 " " 3 " " 4 " " 5 " " 7 " " 8 WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " 2 " " 3 " " 4 " " 5 " " 7 " " 8 EAST Code " " 2 " " 3 " " 4 " " 5 " " 7 " " 8 EAST Status: " " " " " " " " 1 1
Definition
Decoded " " " Codes decoded from the WEST track when lit " " " Transmitted " " Codes transmitted to the WEST track when lit " Codes selected but not transmitted when flashing " When all lit, more than 2 or 3 vital codes selected " " N/A (off) N/A (off) WEST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) WEST track occupied when lit Diagnostic mode when flashing N/A (off) Decoded " " " Codes decoded from the EAST track when lit " " " Transmitted " " Codes transmitted to the EAST track when lit " Codes selected but not transmitted when flashing " When all lit, more than 2 or 3 vital codes selected " " N/A (off) N/A (off) EAST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) EAST track occupied when lit
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Note: When the module is reset, all LEDs will be on, then count down. N/A = Not Applicable
Figure 23. CPU Board LED Descriptions
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2.5.2.
Terminal Definitions
The Genrakode Control Point Module has 48 AAR terminals arranged in three rows of 16. See Figure 24. The rows are referred to by TB1, TB2, or TB3 with row TB1 being the lowest row. A list of all the terminals by function and terminal location in parentheses follows. NOTE In some instances, the nomenclature on the Motherboard may not necessarily match the function of the terminal. This is due to the versatility the Auxiliary I/O board provides. The new function names are shown in brackets [ ].
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W C2RLY W REF W C3RLY W C4RLY W CNT1 W AUX+ W AUXE AUX+ E AUXE REF E CNT1 E C1RLY E E C3RLY C2RLY E C4RLY
TB3
W C1RLY
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Figure 24. Control Point Module AAR Terminals
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W C8RLY W CAB E CAB W CNT2 W CNT3 W CNT4 WEST TK+ W RLY+ WEST TKW CNT5 W CNT7 (SER.1) W CNT6 W CNT8 (SER.2) E CNT5 E CNT6
W W C5RLY WHR C7RLY (W C6 RLY)
E CNT2
E CNT3
E CNT4
E C5RLY
EHR E C7RLY (E C6RLY)
E C8RLY
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B (TB1-1): B12 input connection for the positive battery terminal. N (TB1-16): N12 input connection for the negative battery terminal. W TK+ (TB1-2): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. W TK- (TB1-3): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. W RLY+ (TB1-4): West Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery ) used as the common connection for all WEST decoded output relays. W C1RLY (TB3-1): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 1 is decoded from the west. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W C2RLY (TB3-2): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 2 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W C3RLY (TB3-3): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 3 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W C4RLY (TB3-4): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 4 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W C5RLY (TB2-1): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 5 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W HR / W C6RLY (TB2-2): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when an HR code is decoded from the WEST. As an option, this output can operate a relay when CODE 6 is decoded from the WEST (instead of an HR code). Default codes for an HR output are CODE 7, 4, 3, 2 and 8. Optionally, the HR output can be energized when any customer specified code is decoded. W C7RLY (TB2-3): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 7 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4). W C8RLY (TB2-4): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 8 is decoded from the WEST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to W RLY+ (TB1-4).
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W REF (TB3-5): Common terminal for all WEST code selections. When using the contact closure type Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal to one, two or three code select terminals through a relay contact or a network of relay contacts to select the appropriate code(s) to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the DC input code select board (P/N 59473-890-01) connect this terminal to the negative voltage terminal of the code select network. W CNT1 (TB3-6): Terminal for selecting CODE 1 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830 01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 1. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 1. W CNT2 (TB2-5): Terminal for selecting CODE 2 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 2. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 2. W CNT3 (TB2-6): Terminal for selecting CODE 3 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 3. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 3. W CNT4 (TB2-7): Terminal for selecting CODE 4 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 4. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 4. W CNT5 (TB1-5): Terminal for selecting CODE 5 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 5. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 5. W CNT6 (TB1-6): Terminal for selecting CODE 6 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 6. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 6.
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W CNT7 (TB1-7): Terminal for selecting CODE 7 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 7. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 7. W CNT8 (TB1-8): Terminal for selecting CODE 8 to be transmitted to the WEST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to W REF (TB3-5) to select CODE 8. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 8. E TK+ (TB1-14): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. E TK (TB1-15): Connection to the GKODE-terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. E REF (TB3-11): Common terminal for all EAST code selections. When using the contact closure type Code Select Board (5 P/N 9473-830-01), connect this terminal to one, two or three code select terminals through a relay contact or a network of relay contacts to select the appropriate code(s) to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the DC input Code Select Board (P/N 59473-890-01) connect this terminal to the negative voltage terminal of the code select network. E CNT1 (TB3-12): Terminal for selecting CODE 1 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 1. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 1. E CNT2 (TB2-10): Terminal for selecting CODE 2 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 2. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 2. E CNT3 (TB2-11): Terminal for selecting CODE 3 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 3. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 3. E CNT4 (TB2-12): Terminal for selecting CODE 4 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 4. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 4.
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E CNT5 (TB1-9): Terminal for selecting CODE 5 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 5. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 5. E CNT6 (TB1-10): Terminal for selecting CODE 6 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 6. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 6. E CNT7 (TB1-11): Terminal for selecting CODE 7 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 7. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 7. E CNT8 (TB1-12): Terminal for selecting CODE 8 to be transmitted to the EAST. When using the contact closure Code Select Board (P/N 59473-830-01), connect this terminal through a relay contact or network of relay contacts to E REF (TB3-11) to select CODE 8. When using the DC input Code Select Board, connect this terminal to the positive voltage terminal of the code select network to select CODE 8. E RLY+ (TB1-13): EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery ) used as the common connection for all EAST decoded output relays. E C1RLY (TB3-13): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 1 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). E C2RLY (TB3-14): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 2 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). E C3RLY (TB3-15): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 3 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). E C4RLY (TB3-16): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 4 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). E C5RLY (TB2-13): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 5 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13).
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E HR / E C6RLY (TB2-14): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when an HR code is decoded from the EAST. As an option, this output can operate a relay when CODE 6 is decoded from the EAST (instead of an HR code). Default codes for an HR output are CODE 7, 4, 3, 2 and 8. Optionally, the HR output can be energized when any customer specified code is decoded. E C7RLY (TB2-15): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 7 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). E C8RLY (TB2-16): Current sink output (active low) to operate a relay when CODE 8 is decoded from the EAST. The negative side of the relay coil is connected to this terminal. The positive side of the relay is connected to E RLY+ (TB1-13). W AUX+ (TB3-7): Local one-wire input referenced to the WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB1-4). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to W RLY+ to energize the input when not used. W AUX- (TB3-8) [WC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB1-4). E AUX+ (TB3-9): Local one-wire input referenced to the EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to E RLY+ to energize the input when not used. E AUX- (TB3-10) [EC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module with the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13). W CAB (TB2-8) [WC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module to the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5) Cab Signal Module. This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB14). E CAB (TB2-9) [EC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module with the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13).
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2.5.3.
Hardware Configurations
The Genrakode Control Point Module is available in six hardware configurations. The three basic units are the EAST direction, the WEST direction and the dual EAST/WEST direction modules. These configurations are available with either relay code select inputs or DC code select inputs. The basic part number for the Control Point Module is 27359-015-XX with the desired configuration called out by the group number (the -XX field). Table 22 lists the components included for each configuration of the Control Point Module. Table 23 indicates the different configurations based on direction, decode out, and code select. Table 22. Control Point Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition P/N 27359-015-XX Name Case Receiver Decode Out VPC RLY Code Sel DC Code Sel Reg/Filter CPU Auxiliary I/O Part # 55899-109-04 31166-040-01 59473-838-01 59473-835-01 59473-830-01 59473-895-01 59473-834-01 59473-831-01 31166-043-01 -13 1 2 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 -14 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 -15 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 -16 1 2 2 2 0 1 1 1 1 -17 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 -18 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
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Table 23. Control Point Module Hardware Selection Hardware Configuration -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 Direction BOTH EAST WEST BOTH EAST WEST Decode Out BOTH EAST WEST BOTH EAST WEST Code Select RELAY RELAY RELAY DC DC DC Part Number 27359-015-013 27359-015-014 27359-015-015 27359-015-016 27359-015-017 27359-015-018
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2.6.
INTERMEDIATE MODULE
The Intermediate Module is used at intermediate signal locations to decode signals from the rails, drive various types of signals, transmit signals to other modules through the rails and to optionally generate cab signal rates. No relays are necessary at an intermediate location because Genrakode can drive lamps and mechanisms directly and perform all required light out detection. One Intermediate Module receives, transmits, and drives signals for both the EAST and WEST directions. The Intermediate Module can drive two types of signals: searchlight and color light. Codes received from the rails are decoded into signal aspects. These aspects are qualified with other data such as open filaments, stuck mechanisms, auxiliary inputs, etc. to determine the actual aspect that is displayed. These factors also determine the code to be transmitted to the next location. Signal lamp filaments are continuously tested to be intact. If a filament is determined to be open, the displayed aspect and the code transmitted to the next location can be downgraded. For color and position light signals, only lamps that are required to be on and that have open filaments cause the system to be downgraded. Open filaments in lamps required to be off have no effect on the signaling system. For searchlight operation, the position of the mechanism is continuously checked. If a mechanism is determined to be out of correspondence, the signal is set dark and the signaling system is downgraded. Options are provided to allow the signals to be approach lit or approach lit only when AC power is lost. When signals are approach lit, they are normally off until the track circuit is shunted. The Auxiliary I/O Board (P/N 31166-043-01) provides a number of additional functions. An EAST and a WEST auxiliary input are provided that allows the displayed aspect and the transmitted code to be downgraded. These inputs are typically used for equipment such as switch controllers, slide fences, high-water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. where the signaling system must be informed of various external conditions. These inputs can also be used for other functions where special signaling conditions arise, such as double track approach lighting. A dedicated input, called the power detect input on the Auxiliary I/O Board, is provided to detect the presence/absence of 110 V AC power. This input can be used to approach-light the signal when AC power is lost; this reduces the drain on the batteries. If approach lighting is not required, the input is tied to 12 V DC battery energy to continuously light the signals. Cab signal outputs are provided for both the EAST and WEST directions. These outputs, located on the Auxiliary I/O Board, interface to the Genrakode Cab Signaling Module and provide the coded cab signal rates. AAR terminal layout and module hardware configurations are shown below.
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2.6.1.
Directional Stick Logic
Genrakode incorporates logic to internally determine the direction of train movement. Although there is no physical output, such as a stick relay, there is the equivalent of such in software. When a train is approaching a signal location, the axles shunt all code transmission to locations behind the train. This keeps all signals behind the train at RED until the train has cleared the block. The directional stick logic resolves this problem by determining which direction the train is going and transmits a signal clearing code behind the train to allow following trains to approach. Genrakode incorporates stick logic for both EAST and WEST bound moves. The operation of sticks is identical except for the direction of train movement. An EAST bound train causes the EAST stick to be picked and a WEST bound train causes the WEST stick to be picked. The following example is used to illustrate the operation of the EAST stick. Assume that an EAST bound train is approaching an intermediate location. This location is receiving signal clearing codes from the EAST and code 1 from the WEST. As soon as the train steps onto the WEST track, no codes are received from the WEST. Genrakode checks that a signal clearing code is being received from the EAST and the WEST stick is down. If both of these conditions are satisfied and the WEST track is not receiving any code, an internal timer called the approach timer is started (this timer is normally 4 seconds). If these conditions do not change during the approach period, the EAST stick is enabled (but not picked). If the conditions change before the approach timer has expired, the approach timer is reset to 0 and the conditions must be satisfied for the duration of the approach timer before the stick is enabled. If the conditions change after the EAST stick is enabled, a second internal timer, called the drop out timer, is started (this timer is also normally 4 seconds). If the conditions return to the required states before the drop out timer expires, the drop out timer is reset to 0 and is not started until the conditions once again do not meet the requirements. If the conditions do not return to the required states before the drop out timer expires, the EAST stick is disabled and the entire stick sequence must be started again. When the EAST bound train crosses the insulated joint, no codes are received from the EAST track. If the EAST stick is enabled and the WEST stick is down, the EAST stick is picked causing the stick code (usually code 2) to be transmitted to the WEST (behind the train) allowing for a following move. When the WEST track is cleared, the stick is stuck and the stick code continues to be transmitted to the WEST behind the train. The EAST stick drops when a signal clearing code or a code 6 is received from the EAST. 2.6.2. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board
Figures 25 and 26 show how to interpret the CPU board LEDs in either a color light or searchlight application.
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LED
WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Status: " " " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 Decoded 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 7 " 8 " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
Definition
Codes decoded from the WEST track when lit
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the WEST track when lit " " " ALO BLO INP STK TRK OPEN filament in the WEST A signal head when lit OPEN filament in the WEST B signal head when lit WEST Aux input energized when lit WEST stick picked when lit WEST track occupied when lit Diagnostic mode when flashing Power detect input de-energized when lit Decoded " " " Codes decoded from the EAST track when lit " " "
1 Transmitted 2 " 3 " 4 " Codes transmitted to the EAST track when lit 5 " 7 " 8 " ALO BLO INP STK TRK OPEN filament in the EAST A signal head when lit OPEN filament in the EAST B signal head when lit EAST Aux input energized when lit EAST stick picked when lit EAST track occupied when lit
Figure 25. Color Light Intermediate Module CPU Board LED Descriptions
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WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Status: " " " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Decoded " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 Decoded " " " " " "
Definition
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the WEST track when lit " " " WEST A lamp OPEN when lit, A mech out of corresp. when flashing WEST B lamp OPEN when lit, B mech out of corresp. when flashing WEST Aux input energized when lit WEST stick picked when lit WEST track occupied when lit Diagnostic mode when flashing Power detect input de-energized when lit
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Codes decoded from the EAST track when lit
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the EAST track when lit " " " EAST A lamp OPEN when lit, A mech out of corresp. when flashing EAST B lamp OPEN when lit, B mech out of corresp. when flashing EAST Aux input energized when lit EAST stick picked when lit EAST track occupied when lit
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Figure 26. Search Light Intermediate Module CPU Board LED Descriptions
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2.6.3.
Color Light Control
The Intermediate Module can drive from one to six lamps (per direction) via the Color Light Driver Board. All outputs are continuously checked to be in the correct state and all lamps are checked to insure that the filaments are intact. Lamps are checked once every 1.8 seconds to insure that the filament is intact. If a filament is determined to be open, both the displayed aspect and the transmitted code are downgraded according to the programming shown in the code and aspect chart. The state of the lamps (on or off) are checked every 16 milliseconds to insure that the lamp drive circuitry has not failed. If this hardware failure does occur, energy is removed from all outputs in a failsafe manner and no code is transmitted to the next signal locations (EAST and WEST). 2.6.4. Searchlight Control
The Intermediate Module can drive one or two searchlight mechanisms (per direction) via the Searchlight Driver Board. Bipolar drive circuits provide the necessary drive to control the mechanism(s) and lamp drive circuits control the lamp(s). The position of the mechanism is checked via three inputs read back from the mechanism contacts. If a four wire check circuit is used, all positions of the mechanism are proven. If a three wire check circuit is used, it is possible for the mechanism to be stuck in the green position and not be detected if the yellow position is called for. This condition may be acceptable if the green position and the yellow position display the same aspect. Figure 27 shows the three wire and four wire circuits.
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B12
WA-RG (RED)
WA-HG (YELLOW)
WA-DG (GREEN) Four - Wire Check Circuit.
B12
WB-RG (RED) (YELLOW OR GREEN)
WA-HG
WA-DG Three - Wire Check Circuit.
Figure 27. Three- and Four-Wire Searchlight Check Circuits
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The position of the mechanism(s) is checked every 16 milliseconds to prove that the correct aspect is being displayed. If the mechanism has been called to a new position, the new position is checked for correspondence after a delay of two seconds, and every 16 milliseconds thereafter. If either mechanism is out of correspondence, the lamp is turned off and the mechanism (both mechanisms if 2 are driven) is released. The code that is transmitted to the next location is downgraded to CODE 1. This provides an automatic stuck-mechanism check and downgrades the local and approaching signals. CODE 6 can optionally be transmitted to speed tumbledown. The lamp(s) filament is checked once every 1.8 seconds to insure that the filament is intact. If the filament is determined to be open, both the displayed aspect and the transmitted code are downgraded according to the programming shown in the code and aspect chart. Obviously, if only one signal head is used, the displayed aspect is dark. However, if two signals are being driven, the signal with the filament intact can be downgraded. If both lamps are open, the transmitted code is downgraded to CODE 1. The state of the lamp(s) (on or off) is checked every 16 milliseconds to insure that the lamp drive circuitry has not failed. If this hardware failure does occur, energy is removed from all signal output drive circuits in a fail-safe manner. 2.6.5. Terminal Definitions
The Intermediate Module has 48 AAR terminals arranged in three rows of 16, see Figure 28. The rows are referred to by TB1, TB2, or TB3 with row TB1 being the B1 bottom row. Since the Intermediate Module is used for driving searchlight and color light signals, 12 of the terminals have two sets of nomenclature. A list of all the terminals by function and the terminal location in parentheses follows. NOTE In some instances, the nomenclature on the Motherboard may not necessarily match the function of the terminal. This is due to the versatility the Auxiliary I/O (P/N 31166-043-01) board provides. The new function names are shown in brackets [ ].
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AUX I/O EA SEARCHLIGHT WA HG WA DG W EXO W EXI W CAB W AUX+ W AUX- E AUX+ E AUXE EXI E EXO E CAB EA RG EA HG EA DG EA SEARCHLIGHT + COIL LAMP WA SEARCHLIGHT + COIL LAMP LAMP 1W LAMP 2W LAMP 3W POWER DETECT + EB SEARCHLIGHT
WA SEARCHLIGHT
TB3
WA RG
WB SEARCHLIGHT
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Figure 28. Intermediate Module AAR Terminals
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WB HG WB DG + WB SEARCHLIGHT LAMP COIL WEST TK+ WEST TKLAMP 4W LAMP 5W LAMP 6W LAMP WEST + EAST LAMP +
WB RG
LAMP 1E
LAMP 2E
LAMP 3E
EB RG
EB HG
EB DG
EB SEARCHLIGHT LAMP + COIL -
TB1 LAMP 4E LAMP 5E LAMP 6E EAST TK+ EAST TKN
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B (TB1-1): B12 input connection for the positive battery terminal. N (TB1-16): N12 input connection for the negative battery terminal. W TK+ (TB1-2): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. W TK- (TB1-3): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. WEST LAMP + (TB1-7): West Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery ) used as the common connection for all WEST lamps (searchlight or color/position light). WA SEARCHLIGHT + COIL / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 1W (TB2-4): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the positive coil connection for the WEST A signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the GREEN lamp in the A signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7) WA SEARCHLIGHT-COIL / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 2 W (TB2-5): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the negative coil connection for the WEST A signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the YELLOW lamp in the A signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). WA SEARCHLIGHT LAMP / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 3 W (TB2-6): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for the WEST A signal lamp. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the RED lamp in the A signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). WB SEARCHLIGHT + COIL / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 4W (TB1-4): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the positive coil connection for the WEST B signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the GREEN lamp in the B signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7).
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WB SEARCHLIGHT-COIL / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 5 W (TB1-5): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the negative coil connection for the WEST B signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the YELLOW lamp in the B signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). WB SEARCHLIGHT LAMP / WEST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 6 W (TB1-6): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for the WEST B signal lamp. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the WEST signal. Typically, this is the RED lamp in the B signal head for the WEST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). WA SEARCHLIGHT WA RG (TB3-1): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is de-energized (in the RED position), a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the GREEN or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. WA SEARCHLIGHT WA HG (TB3-2): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the YELLOW position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or GREEN position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. WA SEARCHLIGHT WA DG (TB3-3): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the GREEN position, a nominal +12 V DC voltage (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required.
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WB SEARCHLIGHT WB RG (TB2-1): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is de-energized (in the RED position), a nominal +12 V DC voltage (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the GREEN or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal must be connected to +12 V DC energy. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. WB SEARCHLIGHT WB HG (TB2-2): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the YELLOW position, a nominal +12 V DC voltage (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or GREEN position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal requires no connection. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. WB SEARCHLIGHT WB DG (TB2-3): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the WEST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the GREEN position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal requires no connection. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. E TK+ (TB1-14): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. E TK- (TB1-15): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. EAST LAMP + (TB1-10): EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery) used as the common connection for all EAST lamps (searchlight or color/position light). EA SEARCHLIGHT + COIL / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 1E (TB2-11): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the positive coil connection for the EAST A signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the GREEN lamp in the A signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10).
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EA SEARCHLIGHT-COIL / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 2E (TB2-12): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the negative coil connection for the EAST A signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the YELLOW lamp in the A signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). EA SEARCHLIGHT LAMP / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 3E (TB2-13): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for the EAST A signal lamp. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the RED lamp in the A signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). EB SEARCHLIGHT + COIL / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 4E (TB1-11): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the positive coil connection for the EAST B signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the GREEN lamp in the B signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). EB SEARCHLIGHT-COIL / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 5E (TB1-12) The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is the negative coil connection for the EAST B signal mechanism. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the YELLOW lamp in the B signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). EB SEARCHLIGHT LAMP / EAST COLOR LIGHTS LAMP 6E (TB1-13): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for the EAST B signal lamp. For color light operation, this terminal is a current sink output (active low) for one of six lamps for the EAST signal. Typically, this is the RED lamp in the B signal head for the EAST direction. One side of the lamp is connected to this terminal. The other side of the lamp is connected to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10).
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EA SEARCHLIGHT EA RG (TB3-14): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is de-energized (in the RED position), a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the GREEN or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. EA SEARCHLIGHT EA HG (TB3-15): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the YELLOW position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or GREEN position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. EA SEARCHLIGHT EA DG (TB3-16): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST A signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the GREEN position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. EB SEARCHLIGHT EB RG (TB2-14): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is de-energized (in the RED position), a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the GREEN or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal must be connected to +12 V DC energy. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. EB SEARCHLIGHT EB HG (TB2-15): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the YELLOW position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or GREEN position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal requires no connection. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required.
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EB SEARCHLIGHT EB DG (TB2-16): The function of this terminal depends on the type of signal driven. For searchlight operation, this terminal is an input from the EAST B signal mechanism. If the mechanism is energized in the GREEN position, a nominal +12 V DC (referenced to the battery N) must be present. If the voltage is not present, Genrakode interprets the missing input as a stuck mechanism and downgrades the signaling system. If the mechanism is in the RED or YELLOW position, a 0 V DC input is required. If the B signal head is not used, this terminal requires no connection. For color light operation, this terminal is unused and no connection is required. POWER DETECT+ (TB2-8): Input terminal for detection of AC power. As an option, the signals can be approach lit with loss of AC power by detection circuitry located on the Auxiliary I/O Board. If this option is required, connect this terminal to BX 110. If the Auxiliary I/O Board is not installed, no connection to this terminal is required. If the Auxiliary I/O Board is installed but approach lighting with loss of AC power is not required, connect this terminal to +12 V DC (B) energy for signals to be lit continuously, leave unconnected for approach lighting. POWER DETECT - (TB2-9): Input terminal for detection of AC power. As an option, the signals can be approach lit with loss of AC power by detection circuitry located on the Auxiliary I/O Board. If this option is required, connect this terminal to NX 110. If the Auxiliary I/O Board is not installed, no connection to this terminal is required. If the Auxiliary I/O Board is installed but approach lighting with loss of AC power is not required, connect this terminal to 12 V DC (N) energy. W EX I (TB3-4) [WCODE]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to WEST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, WEST LAMP + (TB1- 7). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to WEST LAMP + (TB1 -7). W EX O (TB3-5) [WDTA]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to WEST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, WEST LAMP + (TB1- 7). This terminal is used for double track approach lighting of the westbound signal. See Figure 29 for the connections of the double track approach lighting. W AUX+ (TB3-7): Local one-wire input referenced to the WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to WEST LAMP + to energize the input when not used. W AUX- (TB3-8) [WC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Intermediate Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, WEST LAMP + (TB1 -7).
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W CAB (TB3-6) [WC100]: Current sink (active low) output interfaces the Intermediate module with the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, WEST LAMP + (TB1-7). E EX I (TB3-11) [ECODE]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). E EX O (TB3-12) [EDTA]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). This terminal is used for double track approach lighting of the westbound signal. See Figure 29 for the connections of the double track approach lighting. E AUX+ (TB3-9): Local one-wire input referenced to the EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to EAST LAMP + to energize the input when not used. E AUX- (TB3-10) [EC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Intermediate Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). E CAB (TB3 -13) [EC100]: Current sink (active low) output interfaces the Intermediate module with the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module. This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, EAST LAMP + (TB1-10). (TB1-8) Unused terminal, no connection required. (TB1-9) Unused terminal, no connection required. (TB2-7) Unused terminal, no connection required. (TB2-10) Unused terminal, no connection required.
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E EXO TB3-12 EAST LAMP + TB1-10 TB1-10 TB3-12
E EXO
EAST LAMP +
INTERMEDIATE 1
INTERMEDIATE 2
W EXO TB3-5 WEST LAMP + TB1-7 TB1-7 TB3-5
W EXO
WEST LAMP +
For EAST Double Track Approach Lighting: - Connect E EXO Terminals (TB3-12) From Module 1 to Module 2 - Connect EAST Lamp + Terminals (TB1-10) From Module 1 to Module 2
For WEST Double Track Approach Lighting: - Connect W EXO Terminals (TB3-5) From Module 1 to Module 2 - Connect WEST Lamp + Terminals (TB1-7) From Module 1 to Module 2
Figure 29. Connections for Double Track Approach Lighting
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2.6.6.
Hardware Configurations
The Intermediate Module is available in three hardware configurations: two configurations, which include signal drive boards, and one configuration that has no signal drive boards. The -09 configuration consists of all board requirements to drive searchlight signals. The -10 configuration consists of all board requirements to drive color/position light signals. The -11 configuration consists of no signal drive boards. The Auxiliary I/O Board is required if the auxiliary inputs, the AC power detect input or the cab signal outputs are required. Table 24 lists all the components included for each configuration of an Intermediate Module. Table 25 indicates the different configurations based on signal type. Figure 2 8 shows the location of the intermediate module AAR terminals. Figure 29 shows the connections for double track approach lighting. Table 24. Intermediate Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-016-XX Name Case Regulator/Filter CPU Receiver Hi-Power VPC Low-Power VPC Searchlight Driver Color/POS Light DR Auxiliary I/O Part 55899-112-01 59473-834-01 59473-831-01 31166-040-01 59473-872-01 59473-872-01 59473-863-01 59473-864-01 31166-043-01 -09 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 1 -10 1 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 1 -11 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 1
Table 25. Intermediate Module Hardware Selection Hardware Configuration 09 10 11 Signal Type Searchlight Color/POS Light No Signals Part Number 27359-016-09 27359-016-10 27359-016-11
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2.7.
REPEATER MODULE
The Repeater Module, a regenerative repeater, receives signals from the rails on one side of an insulated joint and transmits a regenerated copy of the same signal to the other side of the joint. The Repeater Module transmits and receives from both the EAST and the WEST directions. The Repeater Module uses the same Motherboard as the dual Control Point Module, but not all of the AAR posts are present. This allows a repeater case to be used as a control point case if the missing AAR posts are installed. Likewise, a dual control point case can be used as a repeater case. The Repeater transmits on one side anywhere between 0 and 0.9 seconds after receiving a code on the other side. The received code is fully decoded and, if it falls within the tolerances of a valid code, is transmitted on the other side, during the next transmission cycle. Since transmission is started after a code has been completely decoded, no code is transmitted if an invalid code is received. The CODE 5 switches on the CPU board determine if CODE 5 is repeated, terminated, or initiated. The number of consecutive Repeaters that can be used in one block is somewhat unlimited. This is because there is a practical limitation to the number of track circuits in a block which is limited to 20. The Auxiliary I/O Board (P/N 31166-043-01) adds a number of functions to the Repeater module. EAST and WEST auxiliary inputs are provided to cause the transmitted code to be downgraded. These inputs are typically used for equipment such as switch circuit controllers, slide fences, high-water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc., especially where the signaling system must be informed of various external conditions. This input can also be used for other functions where special signaling conditions arise. Cab signal outputs are provided for the EAST and the WEST direction. These outputs, located on the Auxiliary I/O Board, interface with the Genrakode Cab Signal Module and provide the coded cab signal rates. AAR terminal layout and module hardware configuration are shown below. 2.7.1. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board
Figure 210 gives a correlation between the CPU board LEDs and the functions of each.
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LED
WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
Definition
Decoded " " " " " "
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the WEST track when lit " " " N/A (off) N/A (off) WEST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) WEST track occupied when lit Diagnostic mode when flashing N/A (off)
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
1 Decoded 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 7 " 8 "
EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Status: " " " " " " " "
1 2 3 4 5 7 8
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the EAST track when lit " " " N/A (off) N/A (off) EAST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) EAST track occupied when lit
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Figure 210. Repeater Module CPU Board LED Descriptions
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2.7.2.
The Repeater Module uses the same AAR terminal arrangement as the Control Point Module, see Figure 211. It has only 16 AAR terminals. The rows are referred to by TB1, TB2, or TB3 with row TB1 being the lowest row. The following lists all the terminals by function, followed by the terminal location in parentheses. NOTE In some instances, the nomenclature on the Motherboard may not necessarily match the function of the terminal. This is due to the versatility the Auxiliary I/O board provides. The new function names are shown in brackets [ ].
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W C2RLY W REF W C3RLY W C4RLY W CNT1 W AUX+ W AUXE AUX+ E AUXE REF E CNT1 E C1RLY E C2RLY E C3RLY E C4RLY
TB3
W C1RLY
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Figure 211. Repeater Module AAR Terminals
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W WHR C7RLY (W C6 RLY) W C8RLY W CAB E CAB W CNT2 W CNT3 W CNT4 E CNT2 WEST TK+ W RLY+ WEST TKW CNT5 W CNT6 W CNT7 (SER.1) W CNT8 (SER.2) E CNT5 E CNT6
W C5RLY
E CNT3
E CNT4
E C5RLY
E EHR C7RLY (E C6RLY)
E C8RLY
TB1 E CNT7 E CNT8 E RLY+ EAST TK+ EAST TKN
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B (TB1-1): B12 input connection for the positive battery terminal. N (TB1-16): N12 input connection for the negative battery terminal. W TK+ (TB1-2): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. W TK- (TB1-3): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. W RLY+ (TB1-4): West Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery) used as the common terminal for the WEST cab signal output or optional WEST decoded output relay. E TK+ (TB1-14): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. E TK- (TB1-15): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. E RLY+ (TB1-13): Positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery) used as the common terminal for the EAST cab signal output or optional EAST decoded output relay. Only the WEST VPC board is used in the module. It is wired internally to both W RLY+ and E RLY+ AAR posts. W AUX+ (TB3-7): Local one-wire input referenced to the WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB1-4). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to W RLY+ to energize the input when not used. W AUX- (TB3-8) [WC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB1-4). E AUX+ (TB3-9): Local one-wire input referenced to the EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to E RLY+ to energize the input when not used. E AUX- (TB3-10) [EC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module with the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13).
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W CAB (TB2-8) [WC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module to the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5) Cab Signal Module-. This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to WEST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB14). E CAB (TB2-9) [EC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Control Point Module with the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module- (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to EAST vital power controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13). E CNT2 (TB2-10) [ECODE]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to EAST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, E RLY+ (TB1-13). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to E RLY+ (TB1-13). W CNT4 (TB2-7) [WCODE]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to WEST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, W RLY+ (TB1-4). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to W RLY+ (TB1-4). 2.7.3. Hardware Configurations
The Genrakode Repeater Module is available in one hardware configuration only. This configuration, -04 includes all the required hardware to operate a repeater module including any auxiliary functions auxiliary inputs, cab signal outputs, decoded outputs. The part number for the Repeater Module is 27359-018-04. Table 26 lists the components furnished with this configuration. Table 26. Repeater Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-018-04 Name Case Receiver VPC Regulator/Filter CPU Auxiliary I/O Part # 55899-110-03 31166-040-01 59473-835-01 59473-834-01 59473-831-01 31166-043-01 -04 1 2 1 1 1 1
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2.8.
SWITCH LOCK MODULE
The objective of the Switch Lock Module is to allow safe entry of a train from a siding to a mainline. Whenever the trainman wishes to leave the siding, he must open the door on the switch lock and request permission to get on the mainline. The Genrakode Switch Lock Module makes sure that conditions are safe before energizing the lock relay to release the lock. When the lock relay is energized, the switch lever can be moved (and thus the points) so that the train can come out of the siding and on to the mainline. The Switch Lock Module inputs are: unlock request, NWP from the switch circuit controller, internal overlay, remote overlay, field programmable long timer, codes received from EAST and WEST, and field programmable unlock code selection. When an unlock request has been made, and a siding to mainline move is required, the lock relay is energized according to one of the following two conditions: 1. Permissive unlock codes are received from both directions 2. After running the long timer, if permissive unlock codes are missing from either direction NOTE Throughout this section, permissive unlock codes are referred to as UC codes (UNLOCK CODES), and restrictive codes are referred to as LC codes (LOCK CODES). LC codes are more restrictive then UC codes. The vital code hierarchy is 8, 2, 3, 4, 7, 38, 32, 48, 42, 43, 72 of which code 8 is the most restrictive, and code 72 is the least restrictive and applies to both signal aspects and lock release operation. The Switch Lock I/O Board contains field selectable jumpers which can be used for Switch Lock operation to define the point in the code hierarchy where the change from LC codes to UC codes is made. For a train movement from the mainline to the siding, the unlock request allows the series overlay circuit to become active. Upon detection of the train on the mainline by the series overlay circuit, the lock is released without having to run time. An integral part of the Genrakode Switch Lock Module is a repeater which transmits to the EAST codes received from the WEST and transmits codes to the WEST which have been received from the EAST. Refer back to 2.7. Repeater Module for a more detailed description for this particular function.
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Each of the following conditions disables the repeating action of the module: Unlock request The NWP input indicates the switch circuit controller is out of correspondence. Internal overlay shows occupancy & codes received from both EAST & WEST Remote overlay shows occupancy & codes received from both EAST & WEST
Whenever the repeating operation is disabled, CODE 6 (tumble down code) is transmitted in both directions. Note that neither the internal short timer nor the long timer is run in a mainline to siding move, i.e., whenever the remote or internal overlay shows occupancy. The repeating operation is again enabled when ALL FOUR of the following conditions are satisfied: 1. There is no unlock request 2. The NWP switch is in correspondence 3. The short timer is reset 4. The long timer is reset Codes are received/transmitted from/to the rails via the track interface module and are decoded by the CPU board. Out of the eleven vital codes that are received, one or more can be designated as UC codes; the rest are considered restrictive and referred to as LC codes. In a siding to mainline move, the system energizes the lock release relay only when UC codes are received from both directions, assuming that an unlock request has been made. If vital signal clearing codes are not present or an LC code is present on either or both received directions, then the field settable timer is run before the lock relay is energized. There are three switch lock moves: Mainline to Siding Move -- Lock relay is energized by overlay track circuit detection when request is made; neither short nor long timer is run; repeater is disabled. Siding to Mainline Move -- If UC codes are received from both directions when the request is made, the lock relay is energized after short timer is run. Only the short timer is run, repeater is disabled. Siding to Mainline Move -- If unlock codes are not received from either direction, the long timer is run; lock is energized when the long timer has expired. Repeater is disabled.
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2.8.1.
Switch Lock Timer
The Timer Board contains the long timer, and the times are field selected when the system is initially installed. The timer board allows programming of a time delay which has to occur before the lock relay is energized in a siding to mainline move. The long timer is activated if UC codes are absent from either side when the request is made. Once the long timer expires, the lock relay is energized. The board contains four columns of jumpers, and each column has ten positions. The columns are for unit seconds, ten seconds, unit minutes, and ten minutes. Note that there always have to be four jumpers installed to allow the timer to operate. The following four steps are an example in setting up the long timer for four minutes and 23 seconds: 5. Place a jumper in row 0 of the ten minute column. 6. Place a jumper in row 4 of the one minute column. 7. Place a jumper in row 2 of the ten second column. 8. Place a jumper in row 3 of the one second column. If the long timer is not to be used, i.e., zero time, then the four jumpers have to be located in the 0 positions of all four columns. Once the timer is configured, a tamper proof cover with a seal is placed over the jumper blocks. The short timer cannot be set up with this board but is internally programmed for 20 seconds. When the Switch Lock Module is running the long timer, the LED on the timer board flashes on and off. After the timer has expired, the LED remains lit, and it is turned off after the repeater has been enabled. Neither the short timer nor the long timer is run in a mainline to siding move. Before the time that is set is read, the CPU checks the Timer Board to make sure there arent any shorts, opens and that the correct number of jumpers (4 jumpers total, only one jumper per column) are located on the board. When a CPU reset occurs, if there are any problems with the timer board, the timing LED remains on. This is an indication that there is a malfunction on the board or the jumpers have not been placed correctly on the jumper blocks.
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2.8.2.
Switch Lock Inputs, Outputs, And Unlock Code Selection
The Switch Lock I/O Board contains 3 inputs, 4 outputs, and jumpers for EAST and WEST LC/UC selection. 2.8.3. Inputs
The inputs on the Switch Lock are optically isolated from the digital circuitry. Whenever there is energy on one of these inputs, the CPU is able to circulate diversified data through the input circuitry, acknowledging its presence. Inputs are read every 8 ms. 2.8.3.1. Unlock Request Input
This input is referenced to 12 V common, battery +12 V energy indicates to the system that an unlock request has occurred. Whenever energy is sensed on this input the repeater is disabled. AAR label and location: UNL REQ INP, (TB1-4). 2.8.3.2. Remote Overlay Input
This input is isolated and presence of energy indicates that the external overlay is occupied. The system reacts to this input in the same manner as if the internal overlay showed occupancy. AAR labels and locations: +RMTE OL INP, (TB2-4). -RMTE OL INP, (TB2-5). 2.8.3.3. NWP Input
This input is connected to the switch circuit controller and if energy is removed, the repeater is disabled. AAR labels and locations: +NWP INP, (TB2-2), -NWP INP, (TB23).
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2.8.4.
Outputs
Each of the outputs is isolated from the digital circuitry by opto-isolators, and each output contains circuitry to verify the state of each output. The outputs are sink types and referenced to +VPC. The states of the outputs are checked by the CPU every 16 ms, to insure that they are operating correctly. Every 1.8 seconds the outputs are cycle checked and again their states are checked. This is to verify that the CPU has control of these outputs. This activity takes about 1 ms and is faster than the relay can respond to. 2.8.4.1. Lamp Output
Provides energy return for a lamp of up to 25 watts. The lamp is turned on when the lock relay is energized. Only used for locks that have a lamp. AAR label and location: PBKE LMP OUT, (TB1-6). 2.8.4.2. Lock Relay Output
Provides energy return for the lock coil. Coil resistance can be as low as 50 ohms. AAR label and location: LK RLY OUT, (TB1-5). 2.8.4.3. Internal Overlay Output
Is energized to provide current sinking output whenever the internal overlay shows occupancy. Coil resistance can be as low as 50 ohms. AAR label and location: OL RLY OUT, (TB2-7). 2.8.4.4. Relay Output
Is used as general purpose relay output for certain applications. Coil resistance can be as low as 50 ohms. AAR label and location: OUTPUT, (TB2-6).
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2.8.5.
Selecting Unlock Codes
There are two groups of jumper sockets for both directions EAST and WEST. There must be one jumper installed for each direction. The jumper sockets are labeled on the Switch Lock I/O board as summarized in Table 27. Table 27. Jumper Socket Labeling WEST Jumpers A - 8,2,3,4,7 B - 2,3,4,7 C - 3,4,7 D - 4,7 E-7 EAST Jumpers A - 8,2,3,4,7 B - 2,3,4,7 C - 3,4,7 D - 4,7 E-7
For example: if responding to an unlock request for a siding to mainline move, and the lock is to be released without running time when codes 4 or 7 are received from the WEST and codes 3, 4 or 7 are received from the EAST, then a jumper is placed in the D slot for the WEST and another in the C slot for the EAST. In a siding to mainline move, if UC codes are received from both directions then the lock relay is energized after tumble down is transmitted in both directions and 20 seconds have expired. When a three pulse code is received (i.e., CODE 38, 32, 48, 42, 43, 72), it is recognized as an unlock code if one or both of the two pulse codes that make up the three pulse code are selected by the jumper setting as an unlock code. For example, if the jumper is in position D (4,7), then code 48, 42, 78, 72, 73 are unlock codes, but 38 is not.
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2.8.6.
Interpreting LEDs On Switch Lock I/O Board
There are three groups of LEDs on the Switch Lock I/O Board. See Section 6, Corrective Maintenance, for more information about using the LEDs. The first group is located about two inches from the edge of the board and is used to indicate the status of the three inputs. These LEDs are on whenever there is energy on the corresponding input. Input LEDs are designated as shown in Table 28. Table 28. Switch Lock I/O Board First Group LED Functions PC Board Label UL REQ NWP RMTE OL Function Unlock Request Input NWP Input Remote Overlay Input Bottom LED Location Top LED
The next group contains four LEDs; they identify the states of the outputs. When one of these LEDs is on, it means the CPU has energized the corresponding output. Table 29. Switch Lock I/O Board Second Group LED Functions PC Board Label LR OL OT LP Function Lock Relay Output Overlay Relay Output Output Relay Output Lamp Output Bottom LED Location Top LED
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The third group is located on bottom of the board by the edge and is used for LC/UC indication and short timer status. Table 210. Switch Lock I/O Board Third Group LED Functions PC Board Label WA WB EA EB ST Function WEST LC Code Received WEST UC Code Received EAST LC Code Received EAST UC Code Received Short Timer Bottom LED Location Top LED
The third group of LEDs indicates as shown in Table 211. Table 211. Switch Lock I/O Board Third Group LED Indications LED- Condition WA-on, WB-off WA-off, WB-on WA-on, WB-on EA-on, EB-off EA-off, EB-on EA-on, EB-on ST-off ST-flashing ST-on WEST LC code received WEST UC code received No vital codes (8,2,3,4,7) received from WEST EAST LC code received EAST UC code received No vital codes (8,2,3,4,7) received from EAST Short timer is reset Short timer is running (20 seconds) Short timer has expired, i.e., after 20 seconds the LED is on Indication
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2.8.7.
Overlay Function
The series overlay board detects the presence of the train in the vicinity of the switch on the mainline. LED (CR1) on the Series Overlay board indicates when the overlay circuitry has detected the presence of the train. The LED turns on when occupancy has been detected. AAR labels and locations: SERIES TK+, (TB1-12); SERIES TK-, (TB113). 2.8.8. Interpreting LEDs On CPU Board
The following two pages explain how to interpret the CPU board LEDs for the repeating and non-repeating switch lock modules. Some of the LEDs identify specific Switch Lock activity, and as such, have redefined functions for Switch Lock operation.
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WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Status: " " " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
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1 Decoded 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 7 " 8 "
1 Transmitted 2 " 3 " 4 " Codes transmitted to the WEST track when lit 5 " 7 " 8 " ALO BLO INP STK TRK Overlay fault when lit N/A (off) WEST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) WEST track occupied when lit Diagnostic mode when flashing N/A (off) Decoded " " " " " "
Transmitted " " " Codes transmitted to the EAST track when lit " " " NWP energized when lit N/A (off) EAST Aux input energized when lit N/A (off) EAST track occupied when lit
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Figure 212. Repeating Switch Lock Module CPU LED Descriptions

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WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " WEST Status: " " " " " " " " RST POR EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Code " " " " " " " " " " " " EAST Status: " " " " " " " " 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
Definition
Decoded " " " " " " Transmitted " " " " " "
Not Used
Flashing SLOW when W EXO output energized Flashing FAST when W EXO output de-energized (SLOW = 1 flash every 2 seconds) (FAST = 5 flashes per second)
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
Unlock request de-energized & NWP input energized when lit Short timer READ when lit Long timer READ when lit N/A (off) N/A (off Diagnostic mode when flashing N/A (off)
Decoded " " " " " " Transmitted " " " " " "
Not Used
Flashing SLOW when WEST Aux input energized Flashing FAST when WEST Aux input de-energized (SLOW = 1 flash every 2 seconds) (FAST = 5 flashes per second)
ALO BLO INP STK TRK
NWP energized when lit N/A (off) N/A (off) N/A (off) N/A (off)
Figure 213. Non-Repeating Switch Lock Module LED Descriptions
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2.8.9.
The Switch Lock Module has 32 AAR terminals arranged in two rows of 16, see Figure 2-14. The rows are referred to by TB1 or TB2 with row TB1 being the bottom row. A list of all the terminals by function and terminal location in parentheses follows. NOTE In some instances, the nomenclature on the Motherboard may not necessarily match the function of the terminal. This is due to the versatility the Auxiliary I/O board provides. The new function names are shown in brackets [ ].
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+NWP -NWP + RMTE OL - RMTE OL OUTPUT OL RLY OUT W EXO W EXI W AUX + W AUX E EXO E EXI E AUX + E AUX-
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Figure 214. Switch Lock Module AAR Terminals
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WEST TK+ + VPC WEST TKUNL REQ INP LK RLY OUT W CAB PBKE LMP OUT E CAB TK +
TB1 OL / XMIT TK OL / RCVR TK + TK EAST TK+ EAST TKN
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B (TB1-1): B12 input connection for the positive battery terminal. N (TB1-16): N12 input connection for the negative battery terminal. WEST TK+ (TB1-2): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. WEST TK- (TB1-3): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the WEST track circuit. +VPC (TB1-7): Vital Power Controller (VPC) positive voltage terminal (isolated from the battery ) used as the common connection for all outputs (lock relay, overlay relay, PBKE lamp, EAST and WEST cab signal, EAST and WEST expansion) and local inputs (EAST and WEST expansion). PBKE LMP OUT (TB1-6): Current sink (active low) output referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is used to energize a lamp to indicate that the unlock relay is energized. LK RLY OUT (TB1-5): Current sink (active low) output referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is used to energize the lock coil in the switch lock mechanism OUTPUT (TB2-6): Current sink (active low) output referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal can be used to energize a relay. This function is presently available for future use. OL RLY OUT (TB2-7): Current sink (active low) output referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is used to energize a relay to indicate the status of the internal overlay. If the output is energized, the internal overlay is shunted. UNL REQ INP (TB1-4): Single-wire input from positive battery voltage, B (TB1-1) to indicate a request has been made to unlock the switch lock mechanism. A positive input is present to indicate an unlock request. +NWP (TB2-2): Positive input terminal of an isolated two-wire input for switch circuit controller. Referenced to -NWP (TB2-3). -NWP (TB2-3): Negative input terminal of an isolated two-wire input for switch circuit controller. +RMTE OL (TB2-4): Positive input terminal of an isolated two-wire input to indicate occupancy when an external overlay is used (referenced to -RMTE OL (TB2-5). There is no connection to this terminal when not using the remote overlay.
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-RMTE OL (TB2-5): Negative input terminal of an isolated two-wire input to indicate occupancy when an external overlay is used. This input is connected to negative energy referenced to +RMTE OL (TB2-4). There is no connection to this terminal when not using the remote overlay. EAST TK+ (TB1-14): Connection to the GKODE+ terminal (TB2-4) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. EAST TK- (TB1-15): Connection to the GKODE- terminal (TB2-3) of the Track Interface Module for the EAST track circuit. OL/XMIT+ (TB1-10): No connection required when series overlay is used. OL/XMIT- (TB1-11): No connection required when series overlay is used. SERIES (OL RCVR) TK+ (TB1-12): Connection to the positive rail for series overlay. When the series overlay is used, connect to EAST TK+ (TB1-14) or WEST TK+, (TB1-2). SERIES (OL RCVR) TK- (TB1-13): Connection to the negative rail for series overlay. When the series overlay is used, connect to EAST TK- (TB1-15) or WEST TK-, (TB1-3). W EX I (TB2-9) [WCODE]: Current sink (active low) output referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to +VPC (TB1-7). W EX O (TB2-8): Current sink (active low) output referenced to WEST Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is normally unused and is provided for special signaling applications that may arise in the future. W AUX+ (TB2-10): Local one-wire input referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to +VPC (TB1-7) to energize the input when not used. W AUX- (TB2-11) [WC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Switch Lock Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). W CAB (TB1-8) [WC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Switch Lock Module to the optional 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the WEST track circuit. This output is referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7).
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E EX I (TB2-13) [ECODE] Current sink (active low) output referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is used to drive an external relay for various functions, such as CODE 1 or CODE 5. Connect this terminal to the negative side of the relay. Connect the positive side of the relay to +VPC (TB1-7). E EX O (TB2-12): Current sink (active low) output referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This terminal is normally unused and is provided for special signaling applications that may arise in the future. E AUX+ (TB2-14) :Local one-wire input referenced to the Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). This input downgrades the signaling system under various conditions. Typical applications include switch controllers, slide fences, high water detectors, dragging equipment detectors, etc. Connect this terminal to +VPC (TB1-7) to energize the input when not used. E AUX- (TB2-15) [EC250]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Switch Lock Module to the optional 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). E CAB (TB1-9) [EC100]: Current sink (active low) output used to interface the Switch Lock Module to the optional 100 Hz CAB SIGNAL module (TB2-5). This output generates the appropriate coded cab signal rates for the EAST track circuit. This output is referenced to Vital Power Controller (VPC) voltage, +VPC (TB1-7). (TB2-1) Unused terminal. No connection required. (TB2-16) Unused terminal. No connection required.
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2.8.10.
Hardware Configuration
The switch lock hardware configurations are divided into two types of modules. The first type of module contains a repeater with the switch lock functions; the second type of module contains the switch lock functions without a repeater. 2.8.10.1. Switch Lock With Repeater Configuration
For this configuration the following eight boards are always included: 1. Converter/Receiver (2) EAST and WEST (PC1 & PC9) 2. Switch Lock I/O board (PC2) 3. VPC Board (PC3) 4. Regulator/Filter Board (PC4) 5. Internal Series Overlay (PC8) 6. Aux I/O (PC5) 7. CPU (PC6) There is one optional board for repeater configuration, the Timer Board (PC7). This board is required so that the long timer can be programmed. With the absence of this board, when a siding to mainline move is required, the lock is released only when UC codes are received from both directions.
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2.8.10.2.
Switch Lock Without Repeater Configuration
The Switch Lock can be used without the repeating function, in which case an external module such as the Genrakode Intermediate Module performs the decoding of the codes. In this mode the LC, UC and absence of the vital codes are decoded by the external module. The Switch Lock Module and the Intermediate Module communicate this information via the Auxiliary I/O Boards that are installed in each system. The W EXO output is energized whenever: 1) the NWP input is energized, 2) the E AUX input is energized, 3) the unlock request is de-energized, (no unlock request). When the W AUX input is energized it indicates that unlock codes, are being received from the Intermediate Module. LEDs on the CPU Board behave differently for the non-repeating Switch Lock than the repeating version. The first group from the top (W CODES IN) is not used. The second group (W CODES OUT) is used to indicate whether the W EXO output is energized or not. When the W CODES OUT LEDs are flashing at a rate of 5 flashes/second then the W EXO output is de-energized: this indicates that the E AUX input is de-energized, NWP input is de-energized, or an unlock request has occurred (unlock request input is energized). If the W CODES OUT LEDs are flashing at a slower rate of 1 flash every 2 seconds, this indicates the W EXO output is energized: this means that E AUX and NWP inputs are energized, and there is no unlock request (unlock request input is deenergized). The E CODES IN group of LEDs is not used. The E CODES OUT group of LEDs indicates whether the W AUX input is energized or not. When the E CODES OUT LEDs are flashing at the fast rate, it indicates that the W AUX input is de-energized (the Intermediate Module has decoded LC codes). If the E CODES OUT group is flashing slow, then it indicates that the W AUX input is energized (the Intermediate Module has decoded UC codes). When LED E ALO is on, it shows that the CPU detected energy on the NWP input. Ignore the remaining LEDs. When in diagnostic mode the LEDs for the non-repeating Switch Lock behave the same as the other modules. When this configuration is used, the 2 Receiver boards are not required; however, the following five boards are supplied: 1. Switch Lock I/O Board (PC2) 2. VPC Board (PC3) 3. Regulator/Filter Board (PC4) 4. AUX I/O Board (PC5) 5. CPU board
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There is one optional board for without repeater configuration, the Timer Board (PC7). This board is required so that the long timer can be programmed. With the absence of this board, when a siding to mainline move is required, the lock is released only when UC codes are received from both directions. The basic part number for the Switch Lock Module is 27359-017-XX with the desired configuration called out by the group number. Table 212 lists the components included for each configuration of the Switch Lock Module with and without the repeating function. Table 213 identifies Switch Lock Modules by board/function. Table 212. Switch Lock Module Group Numbers Identified by Subassembly Composition Configuration P/N 27359-017-XX Name Case Receiver VPC Regulator/Filter CPU SW LK/I/O Auxiliary I/O Overlay Timer Part 55899-011-02 31166-040-01 59473-872-01 59473-834-01 59473-831-01 59473-878-01 31166-043-01 59473-877-01 59473-879-01 -13 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 -14 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -15 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 -16 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Table 213. Switch Lock Module Hardware Selection Hardware Configuration -13 -14 -15 -16 Repeater YES YES NO NO Timer NO YES NO YES Part Number 27359-017-13 27359-017-14 27359-017-15 27359-017-16
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2.9.
TRACK INTERFACE MODULE
The Track Interface Module is used in conjunction with the Control Point Module, Intermediate Module, Repeater Module, and the Switch Lock Module as the interface between the AC Genrakode module and the electrified track circuit. The module uses a Filter Board and a Driver Board. See Table 214. The module contains a 1 ampere fuse for the low power used by the electronic components and a 15 ampere fuse for the high power required to drive the track circuit. The Track Interface Module is the only module that is directly connected to the rails. The Control Point, Intermediate, Repeater, and Switch Lock Modules track leads connect to the Track Interface Modules GKODE+ and GKODE- terminals. The Cab Signal Modules (100 Hz and 250 Hz) outputs do not connect directly to the rails. Their outputs connect to the EQU+ and EQU- terminals on the Track Interface Module. This is so that all the modules can go through a single Track Fuse. A 20 ampere fuse is provided as the track fuse to protect all AC Genrakode equipment connected to the rails. The signal (code rate) to apply to the track circuit is supplied by the AC Genrakode module; however, the 156 Hz carrier frequency is generated internally by the Driver Board. The end result is a 156 Hz signal 100% amplitude modulated to generate the sequence of 156 Hz bursts (pulses) which form each code. The signal applied to the rails is transformer-coupled to provide isolation from the battery. It then passes through a series pass filter which converts the square wave to a sinusoidal waveform. This filter also reduces the loading of other equipment on the track. There are four selectable power output taps available at the AAR posts: 100%, 80%, 50%, and 25%. These taps provide the coarse adjustment of the track circuit transmit level, allowing for variation in track circuit length and ballast condition. For the track circuit adjustment procedure, see 3.5. Track Circuit Adjustment.
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2.9.1.
The Track Interface Module has 12 AAR terminals arranged in two rows of six, see Figure 215. A list of all terminals by function, followed by the terminal location in parentheses, follows.
TP2 TB2 S1 EQU + EQU GKODE - GKODE + N B ON OFF TB1 TK + TK 100% 80% 50% 25% FU2 15A
TP1
FU3 TRACK FUSE
FU1 1A
Figure 215. Track Interface Module AAR Terminals B (TB2-6) Positive terminal for primary battery power, nominally 12 volts. N (TB2-5) Negative terminal for primary battery power. GKODE+ (TB2-4) Positive track input from the AC Genrakode module. GKODE- (TB2-3) Negative track input from the AC Genrakode module. EQU- (TB2-2) Negative track input from other equipment such as the 100 Hz and/or the 250 Hz Cab Signal Module. EQU+ (TB2-1) Positive track input from other equipment such as the 100 Hz and/or the 250 Hz Cab Signal Module. TK+ (TB1-1) Positive output/input connection to track. TK- (TB1-2) Negative output/input connection to track. 100% (TB1-3) Output level selection terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 100% signal output. 80% (TB1-4) Output level selection terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 80% signal output.
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50% (TB1-5) Output level selection terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 50% signal output. 25% (TB1-6) Output level selection terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 25% signal output. 2.9.2. Hardware Configuration
Table 214. Track Interface Module (P/N 00331-023-01) Hardware Composition Name Case Driver Board Filter Board Part Number 55899-127-01 31166-039-01 31166-054-01 Quantity 1 1 1
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2.10.
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
The Cab Signal Module is used in conjunction with the Control Point Module, Intermediate Module, Repeater Module, or the Switch Lock Module to provide cab signaling to the rails. If an aspect changes while the train is in a block, cab signaling allows the engineer to adjust the speed of the train accordingly without waiting for the next wayside signal. The Cab Signal Module is available in two configurations, a 100 Hz module and a 250 Hz module. The module uses an Oscillator/Filter Board and a Driver Board. See Tables 215 and 215 for hardware configuration information The module contains a 5 Ampere fuse for the low power used by the electronic components and a 15 Ampere fuse (100 Hz) or a 30 Ampere fuse (250 Hz) for the high power required to drive the cab signal. Coded cab signal rates are supplied by a Genrakode Control Point, Intermediate, Repeater, or Switch Lock Module using a vital power source; however, the carrier frequency is generated internally on the Oscillator/Filter Board. The transmitted signal is 100% modulation of the carrier frequency at the following rates: Rate Constant 50 75 120 180 270 420 Pulse/Min 0.0 50.0 75.0 121.0 178.6 267.9 416.7
The signal is transformer coupled to the track to provide isolation from the battery. It then passes through a series pass filter to convert the coupled square wave to a sinusoidal waveform and also to reduce the loading of other equipment on the track. A parallel blocking filter is used before the series pass filter to prevent any foreign frequency (such as propulsion) from feeding back into the drive electronics and causing damage.
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There are four selectable power output taps available at the AAR posts, 100%, 80%, 50%, and 25%, to allow adjustment for track circuit length and ballast condition. For the adjustment procedure, see 3.5. Track Circuit Adjustment. Both the 100 Hz and the 250 Hz Cab Signal Module can supply 3 amperes into a .06 ohm shunt at 6,500 feet with 3 ohms/1000 feet of ballast resistance. 2.10.1. Terminal Definitions
The Cab Signal Module has 12 AAR terminals arranged in two rows of six, see Figure 2-16. A list of all terminals by function, followed by the terminal location in parentheses, follows.
TP1
TP2
TB2
TK + GKODE + GKODE VPC CAB B
TB1
TK 100% CAB 80% 50% 25% N 15A 15A
Figure 216. Cab Signal Module AAR Terminal B (TB2-6) Positive terminal for primary battery power, nominally 12 volts. N (TB1-6) Negative terminal for primary battery power. VPC (TB2-4) Positive VPC voltage input from the Genrakode track module that is used as the modulator power source. CAB (TB2-5) Negative VPC voltage input from the Genrakode track module that is modulated at the cab rate. TK+ (TB1-2) Positive output connection to track, via the Track Interface Module. Connection to Track Interface Module EQU+ (TB2-1). TK- (TB1-1) Negative output connection to track, via the Track Interface Module. Connection to Track Interface Module EQU- (TB2-2). 100% (TB1-2) Transformer output terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 100% cab signal output.
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80% (TB1-3) Transformer output terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 80% cab signal output. 50% (TB1-4) Transformer output terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 50% cab signal output. 25% (TB1-5) Transformer output terminal to be jumpered to the TK- terminal for 25% cab signal output. GKODE+ (TB2-2) Unused terminal, no connection required. GKODE- (TB2-3) Unused terminal, no connection required. 2.10.2. Hardware Configuration
Table 215. 100 Hz Cab Signal Module (P/N 00331-021-02) Hardware Composition Name Case Driver Board Oscillator Board (200 Hz) Part Number 55899-116-01 59473-907-01 59473-906-01 Quantity 1 1 1
Table 216. 250 Hz Cab Signal Module (P/N 00331-024-01) Hardware Composition Name Case Driver Board Oscillator Board (500 Hz) Part Number 55899-116-01 59473-907-01 59473-906-02 Quantity 1 1 1
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3. SECTION INSTALLATION
3.1. GENERAL
This section describes the field installation and setup of the AC Genrakode System. 3.2. GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The AC Genrakode Modules may be either shelf-mounted or mounted on a wall. For dimensions, see the Appendix A Specifications. Several basic rules must be heeded if the system is to operate properly. 1. The AC Genrakode modules operate on input power ranging from 9 to 16 volts DC. The standard power source is a 12 volt signal battery. Battery connections to the module should be made with AWG #10 or larger wire. Output connections from the modules to signal lights should be made with at least AWG #10 wire. The output voltage to the signal lights is 12.0 +/- 0.3 volts DC and the resistance of #10 wire is 1.0 ohm per 1000 feet. If the distances are long, it may be necessary to use heavier wire. Signal lamp wiring should be sized to allow at least 10 volts at the signal lamps. External resistance in the wire and the lamp adjustment resistor should be about 1 ohm. 2. For wiring to the track, AWG #6 or larger wire must be used and should be kept to 200 feet or less, per lead. The resistance of both leads added together should be less than 0.15 ohm. The resistance of #6 wire is 0.4 ohm per 1000 feet. Special consideration must be taken for maximum track circuit lengths possible for lead lengths above 200 feet. 3. For other communications, outputs to relays or inputs such as code selects or auxiliary vital inputs, use AWG #16 or larger wire. 4. Secondary lightning and surge protection is provided within the module. Primary arrestors and equalizers are required on the supply and all track input/outputs. Arrestors are recommended for inputs and outputs that travel on line wire circuits and/or over long distances and may be subjected to primary lightning strikes. 5. Track polarity need not be staggered on alternate track circuits (this was a requirement for coded DC track circuits). Insulated joint breakdown protection is provided by each module monitoring the codes on either side of the insulated joint. Unless otherwise programmed, the EAST side of any module must be connected to the WEST side of the module at the opposite end of the track circuit. Cross Bonds must be placed no closer than every third track circuit, refer to Appendix F Typical Application Circuits.
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3.3.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND SETTINGS
Before turning on the power to check the unit and adjust the track circuits, check the set of plans associated with that location to verify that the correct type and number of modules are present, that the battery power connections to B and N are correct and that all auxiliary inputs are energized. At searchlight installations, if the lower heads are not used, strap the B terminal to the RG terminals. If the Auxiliary I/O Board is used for outputs, but not inputs, strap the input to the +LAMP, +VPC, or RELAY COMMON terminal. If the power detect option is not used, strap the + detect terminal to B and the - detect terminal to N. At Intermediate, Repeater and Switch Lock Module locations, set the CODE 5 switch function on the CPU Board as indicated by the set of plans. Code 5 provides block occupancy information for Central Traffic Control for train location and therefore may be configured differently at different locations. Switches A and B set conditions for transmitting CODE 5 to the WEST and C and D set conditions for transmitting CODE 5 to the EAST. Table3-1 lists the conditions for CODE 5 transmission and the switch positions. Refer to Figure 31 for CODE 5 dip switch positions. Table 31. CPUs SW3 Setting for Code 5 Transmission/Receive Attributes Code 5 Transmission Transmit CODE 5 to the WEST only when CODE 5 is received from the EAST Transmit CODE 5 to the WEST only when CODE 1 is received from the EAST Always transmit CODE 5 to the WEST Never transmit CODE 5 to the WEST Transmit CODE 5 to the EAST only when CODE 5 is received from the WEST Transmit CODE 5 to the EAST only when CODE 1 is received from the WEST Always transmit CODE 5 to the EAST Never transmit CODE 5 to the EAST CPU-SW3 A-ON, B-OFF A-OFF, B-ON A-ON, B-ON A-OFF, B-OFF C-ON, D-OFF C-OFF, D-ON C-ON, D-ON C-OFF, D-OFF
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3.4.
FINAL CONNECTIONS
If possible before making the final connections to the track, check the operation of the module for the options listed on the set of plans. Connect a Genrakode Test Unit to the +TK and -TK AAR terminals for simulating input codes. Power for the test unit can be obtained by connecting the + and - terminals on the test unit to the B and N terminals on the module. Three pairs of test leads are provided for connecting power, EAST track and WEST track to the module from the test unit. Once preliminary testing is finished, connect the track leads to the module and adjust the track circuits using the procedure as outlined in the Track Circuit Adjustment Section. Record all pertinent data in the Maintenance Record: track length, type of bonds, and the Track Interface Module power settings. Record the peak receiver voltage. At Switch Lock locations record the overlay voltage. Initial and date the entries and note in the comments column that the entry is for the initial system setup.
DEPRESS SWITCH HERE TO TURN OFF A B C D OFF ON DEPRESS SWITCH HERE TO TURN ON SW3
Figure 31. Code 5 Function Setting Switch SW3 on CPU Board
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3.5.
TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT
Track circuit adjustment is typically a two-person operation, with someone required at either end of the track circuit. The basic procedure requires a coarse adjustment to be made at the transmit end of the track circuit and a fine adjustment made at the receive end. Of course, since the track circuit is bi-directional, each end of the track circuit is both a transmit end and a receive end. The coarse adjustment is accomplished by selecting one of four transmit levels on the Track Interface Module at the transmit end of the track circuit. The correct tap is the one that produces a voltage as close to 0.5 VRMS as possible at the opposite end of the track circuit. The fine adjustment is accomplished by adjusting a potentiometer on the receiver board at the receive end of the track circuit. The receiver converts the AC rail-to-rail voltage to a DC voltage which is applied to a level detection circuit. The nominal level is 5.0 VDC measured at the test points on the receiver board. The track circuit must be adjusted to be able to detect a train with a worst-case shunting impedance of 0.06 ohm. However, the receiver voltage should be adjusted higher to take into consideration track variations and signal battery power supply fluctuations. Receiver voltage should be adjusted to fall between 4.5 and 5.0 VDC. To assist in the final selection of the optimal receive level, an internal meter built into the Genrakode Module CPU board is utilized. This feature assures correct track circuit receives level adjustment. Figure 32 depicts the AC Receiver Board test point locations. The DC receiver voltage is measured between test points E1 (or E2) and E4 (or E3). Two types of test points are provided. Test points E1 and E4 allow alligator type test leads to be attached. Test points E2 and E3 are provided for test leads with tip jacks. Table 32 lists a convenient starting point for transmitter output settings for specified track lengths at 3, 5, and 10 Ohm per 1000 feet of ballast resistance for heavy welded rail and 0.06 Ohm shunting. Table 33 shows the effect of long track leads and how they reduce track circuit length.
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Figure 32. AC Receiver Test Point Locations
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Table 32. Transmit Settings for Rail Lengths Heavy Welded Rail @ 0.015 Ohms/1000 Ft. Rail Resistance, 0.06 Ohm Shunt Tap Setting 25% 50% 80% 100% 3 Ohms DC Ballast Under 5300 ft 5300 to 6600 ft 6600 to 7200 ft 7200 to 7530 ft 5 Ohms DC Ballast Under 6700 ft 6700 to 8500 ft 8500 to 9300 ft 9300 to 9600 ft 10 Ohms DC Ballast Under 9100 ft 9100 to 11700 ft 11700 to 12800 ft 12800 to 13400 ft
Table 33. Track Lead Increase vs. Track Length Reductions Track Length Reduction (Ft.) Per Additional 100 Ft. of Track Lead Ballast (Ohms) 3 5 10 Welded 270 350 400
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3.5.1.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required for performing the adjustment procedure. Both individuals at each end of the track should have the following: AC voltmeter DC voltmeter Small flat blade screwdriver
A Simpson TS-111 or equivalent is recommended to read the AC voltage. 3.5.2. AC Meter Types
The type of voltmeter used to measure the AC voltage at the GKODE+ and GKODEterminals of the Track Interface Module has a loading effect on the actual voltage measurement. This procedure specifies the use of a Simpson TS-111 meter. If another brand or type of meter is used, the target voltage of 0.5 VRMS needs to be adjusted accordingly. Table 34 lists various types of meters that may be used by railroad personnel, and the corresponding meter reading that should be used. If a Simpson TS111 is not used, substitute the meter reading as shown in Table 34 whenever the 0.5 VRMS value is specified throughout the track circuit adjustment procedure. Table 34. AC Voltmeter Type vs. Desired Meter Reading Meter Type Simpson TS-111, 3 VAC Range Triplet 2001, 1.5 VAC Range Triplet 2001, 3 VAC Range Digital Multimeter (DMM), input impedance > 1 M

Meter Reading, VRMS 0.50 0.20 0.35 1.30
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3.5.3.
Procedure Overview
The sequence of events to adjust a newly installed track circuit is as follows: 1. Adjust the transmit level at Module A. 2. Adjust the coarse receive level at Module B. 3. Adjust the transmit level at Module B. 4. Adjust the coarse receive level at Module A. 5. Adjust the fine receive level at Module B. 6. Adjust the fine receive level at Module A.
Module A
East Rcvr Bd. East TIM
Steps 1-2 Transmit End Steps 3-4 Receive End Transmit End Receive End
Module B
West Rcvr Bd. West TIM
Figure 33. Track Circuit Adjustment Diagram NOTE As part of the insulated joint breakdown detection scheme, all East transmitters transmit only a CODE 1 into a shunt (no code received from the West). All West transmitters transmits NO_CODE into a shunt. In order for each unit to transmit a signal clearing (vital) code, the track circuit must be established (i.e., CODE 1 must be received from the opposite end of the track circuit). NOTE Whenever the transmit level (i.e., tap selection) is changed at either end of the track circuit, the receive level should be re-checked at the same end of the track circuit. Changing the transmit tap selection may have an effect on the receive level.
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Initial track circuit adjustments require two people, one at each end of the circuit. After initial adjustments are complete, subsequent adjustments can be performed by one person. 3.5.4. Transmitter Adjustment Overview
Transmit level adjustments are made by selecting one of four jumper positions on the Track Interface Module. To select the transmitter voltage, a jumper is placed from TB1-2 (TK+) to either TB1-3 (100%), TB1-4 (80%), TB1-5 (50%) or TB1-6 (25%). The correct selection results in a received voltage at the other end of the track circuit closest to 0.5 VRMS. To assist in setting the transmit level, the transmitter can be set to generate a continuous carrier signal. This is accomplished by moving the adjustment switch S1 located on the Driver board (left most board) in the Track Interface Module to the ADJ (center) position. An AC voltmeter can then be used to measure the received voltage at the GKODE+ and GKODE- terminals on the Track Interface Module at the other end of the track circuit.
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3.5.5.
Receiver Adjustment Overview
Receiver settings are made by adjusting potentiometer R101 on the AC Receiver board (in the Genrakode Module). Clockwise rotation increases the receiver sensitivity, counter clockwise rotation decreases the sensitivity. The correct receiver gain results in a received signal with the correct pulse width timing. The initial (coarse) receiver sensitivity is selected by measuring the DC output voltage from the Receiver board when a constant carrier is present. Two sets of front panel test points are provided on the edge of the Receiver Board for this purpose. Both sets of test points measure the same output voltage. One set (E1/E3) is provided for meters which have alligator type test leads, the other set (E2/E4) is provided for meters which have probe type test leads. Regardless of the test points used, the initial Receiver setting is selected by adjusting potentiometer R101 on the Receiver board such that the Receiver output voltage measures approximately 5.0 VDC with a constant carrier input signal. The final (fine) receiver adjustment is achieved by utilizing an internal meter built into the Genrakode Module. The receive level meter is accessed by toggling the test switch SW1 on the CPU board in the Genrakode Module. When power is first applied to the Genrakode Module (or the module is reset by pressing the reset switch SW2), the displays on the CPU board indicates the status of the track circuit (i.e., the various codes transmitted and received). By toggling the test switch UP (momentary) than back DOWN, the diagnostic display mode is entered, and the RST LED flashes to indicate the data being displayed is diagnostic information, and not track circuit status. When in the diagnostic mode, the displays are used to indicate various diagnostic information, including the receive level meters. Two level meters are provided, one for each side of the module (East and West). The five status LEDs (ALO, BLO, INP, STK, TRK) represent the entire meter range. The top LED (ALO) in the bank of five represents the maximum level, the lower LED (TRK) represents the minimum level. The center LED (INP) represent a nominal receive level. As the potentiometer on the Receiver board is rotated, one of the five LEDs is illuminated to indicate the level (pulse width) of the received signal. Table 35 shows the five LEDs that comprise the level meter, and the corresponding receiver levels. Note that the EAST STATUS LEDs are used to display the East track circuit level, and the WEST STATUS LEDs are used to display the West track circuit level.
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Table 35. Receive Level Meter East Status LED O ALO O BLO O INP O STK O TRK Meter Level High Nominal Low West Status LED O ALO O BLO O INP O STK O TRK
To return to the display mode, toggle the test switch UP and DOWN again. Changing the mode of the displays does no impact the operation of the Genrakode Module, and can be performed at any time. 3.5.6. Adjustment Procedure
To perform the track circuit adjustment procedures all equipment must be installed and power must be ON for all modules at both ends of the track circuit. In the Track Interface Modules (TIM), insure that the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board (left most board) is in the OPER (DOWN) position, refer to Figure 34 for AC Track Drive test point locations. Perform all four procedures provided in Tables 3-6 through 3-9 to adjust all of the east and west transmitter and receiver settings. Perform the track circuit adjustment procedure in Table 310 to adjust the circuit. Refer to Figure 33 for the nomenclature used in the adjustment procedures.
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Figure 34. AC Track Drive Test Point Locations
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Table 36. East Transmitter Setting and West Coarse Receiver Setting Adjustment Procedure Step 1 Action At the West TIM (Module B), refer to Figure 33, move the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board to the OFF (UP) position. This disables the West transmitter, and insures that all track voltages measured are from the opposite end of the track circuit (the East TIM). At the East TIM (Module A), insure that at least CODE 1 is being transmitted to the track circuit (the upper of the two LEDs on the Driver board in the East TIM flashes approximately once every 1.8 seconds). Move the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board in the East TIM to the ADJ (CENTER) position. This causes the transmitter to run continuously (the upper LED on the Driver board remains on steady) and apply a constant carrier to the track circuit. Using an AC voltmeter, measure the receive voltage at the West TIM, TB2-3 (GKODE-) and TB2-4 (GKODE+). The target is a receive voltage of approximately 0.5 VRMS. Select one of the four transmit power taps at the East TIM (transmit end of the track circuit) which results in a receive voltage as close to 0.5 VRMS as possible. Power does not need to be removed from the East TIM during the selection of the various power taps. NOTE During initial track circuit setup, the transmitters at both ends of the track circuit should be set to the same tap selection. When changing the transmit tap at the East TIM (Module A), change the transmit tap at the West TIM (Module B) to the same setting. 4 With the proper transmit level selected, and a constant carrier being transmitted, measure the Receiver output voltage (in volts DC) at Module B (receive end of the track circuit). Connect a DC voltmeter to the test points on the edge of the West Receiver board, positive lead to E1 or E2 (top), negative lead to E3 or E4 (bottom). Adjust the potentiometer on the West Receiver board until the meter reads approximately 5.0 VDC.
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Table 37. West Transmitter Setting and East Coarse Receiver Setting Adjustment Procedure Step 1 Action At the East TIM, (Module A), refer to Figure 33, move the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board to the OFF (UP) position. This disables the East transmitter, and insures that all track voltages measured are from the opposite end of the track circuit (West TIM). At the West TIM, (Module B) place the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board to the ADJ (CENTER) position. The West TIM should now transmit a steady carrier frequency (the upper LED on the Driver board remains on steady) and apply a constant carrier to the track circuit. It may take up to 5 seconds for the constant carrier to turn on, after activating the switch. Using an AC voltmeter, measure the receive voltage at the East TIM, TB2-3 (GKODE-) and TB2-4 (GKODE+). The target is a receive voltage of approximately 0.5 VRMS. Select one of the four transmit power taps at the West TIM (transmit end of the track circuit) which results in a receive voltage as close to 0.5 VRMS as possible. NOTE Power does not need to be removed from the West TIM during the selection of the various power taps. It is not necessary to change the transmit tap selection at the East TIM to match the selection at the West TIM. It is acceptable at this point for the transmit tap selections at either end of the track circuit to be different. 4 With the proper transmit level selected, and a constant carrier being transmitted, measure the Receiver output voltage (in volts DC) at Module A (receive end of the track circuit). Connect a DC voltmeter to the test points on the edge of the East Receiver board, positive lead to E1 or E2 (top), negative lead to E3 or E4 (bottom). Adjust the potentiometer on the East Receiver Board until the meter reads approximately 5.0 VDC.
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Table 38. West Fine Transmitter Setting Adjustment Procedure Step 1 2 Action At both ends of track circuit, return the adjustment switch S1 on the Driver board in the TIMs to the OPER (DOWN) position. At Module B, enter the diagnostic display mode by toggling the test switch on the CPU board UP then back DOWN. Locate the LED receive meter which uses the bank of five LEDs labeled WEST STATUS (upper set of 5 LEDs). Slowly rotate the potentiometer on the West Receiver board until the center LED (INP) is ON. This is the nominal adjustment for an average track circuit on an average day. If the track circuit conditions are wet, adjust the potentiometer until the lower LED (TRK) just turns ON. If the track circuit conditions are extremely dry, adjust the potentiometer until the top LED (ALO) just turns ON. After completing the adjustment of the potentiometer, toggle the test switch on the CPU board in Module B UP then DOWN to return the display to the status mode. The W CODE IN 1 LED should be ON.
Table 39. East Fine Transmitter Setting Adjustment Procedure Step 1 Action At Module A, enter the diagnostic display mode by toggling the test switch on the CPU board UP then back DOWN. Locate the LED receive meter which uses the bank of five LEDs labeled EAST STATUS (lower set of 5 LEDs). Slowly rotate the potentiometer on the East Receiver board until the center LED (INP) is ON. This is the nominal adjustment for an average track circuit on an average day. If the track circuit conditions are wet, adjust the potentiometer until the lower LED (TRK) just turns ON. If the track circuit conditions are extremely dry, adjust R101 until the top LED (ALO) just turns ON. After completing the adjustment of the potentiometer, toggle the test switch on the CPU board in Module A UP then DOWN to return the display to the status mode. The E CODE IN 1 LED should be ON.
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Table 310 summarizes the adjustment procedure (refer to Figure 33). Table 310. Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure Step 1 2 Action The following steps can be used as a checklist while performing the adjustment. West TIM to OFF position East TIM to ADJ position Select tap at East TIM for 0.5 VRMS at West TIM Adjust potentiometer at West Receiver bd. for 5.0 VDC East TIM to OFF position West TIM to ADJ position Select tap at West TIM for 0.5 VRMS at East TIM Adjust potentiometer at East Receiver bd. for 5.0 VDC East TIM to OPER position West TIM to OPER position Use LED meter at Module B for center LED lit (nominal) Use LED meter at Module A for center LED lit (nominal)
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3.6.
TRACK LEVEL METERS AND CODE 5
The track level meters indicate the width of a nominal CODE 1 pulse. If CODE 5 is received, the meter indicates a maximum receive level (the top most LED is lit). Under this condition, the lit LED in the meter hops between a nominal (CODE 1) level, and a maximum (CODE 5) level. When adjusting the track circuit under these conditions, always use the lower of the two-meter indications, and ignore the upper indication. 3.7. PERIODIC INSPECTION OF TRACK CIRCUIT LEVELS
Although it is not necessary to periodically inspect or adjust the receive levels for proper or safe operation, the receive levels can be inspected and fine adjustment performed without interfering with track circuit operation. At any time, the diagnostic mode can be entered, by toggling the test switch on the CPU board. When in the diagnostic mode, the track signal level meters are displayed. Using the meters and the potentiometer on the Receiver board, the receiver level can be modified. Keep in mind the reception of CODE 5 affects the meter level as indicated above.
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3.8.
SERIES OVERLAY TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT
A Series Overlay is used at Switch Lock locations to provide quick release of the lock when the mainline track is occupied. AWG #6 twisted pair should be used to connect the module series overlay input/output to the rails. The Series Overlay Board can accommodate up to 500 feet of AWG #6 twisted pair. If AWG #9 twisted pair is used, the lead length should not exceed 300 feet. A three position screw switch is provided to compensate for lead-length to the track. It is important for proper operation that the overlay track lead wires be a twisted pair with a minimum of 1 twist per foot to minimize the inductance of the wires. The procedure provided in Table 311 should be used to set up the series overlay track circuit. Figure 35 shows the Series Overlay adjustment locations.
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Figure 35. Series Overlay Adjustment Locations
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Table 311. Overlay Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure Step 1 2 3 4 Action When initially setting up the series overlay track circuit, check that the screw switch is in the SS1 position. Turn sensitivity pot adjustment R101 fully counterclockwise. Connect a shunt strap with a 0.06 ohm resistor across the rails 80 feet from the overlay track connection. Turn on the module power. The LED on the Series Overlay Board is out. Turn R101 slowly clockwise until the LED turns on. If the LED does not turn on, turn off the module power and place the screw switch in position SS2. Repeat step 3. (SS1 is normally used for cable lengths up to 300 feet; SS2 is usually used for lengths of 200 to 400 feet; SS3 is used for lengths of 300 feet to 500 feet). Always start with the switch at SS1. Measure the overlay RMS output voltage between J1 and J2. Record the output voltage and the switch setting. Remove the shunt strap and note that the LED turns off. This completes the overlay track circuit adjustment.
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3.9.
CAB SIGNAL TRACK CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT
The cab signal output power should be adjusted to provide 3 amps at the entering end of the track circuit through a shunt. The following procedure tells how to adjust the output power of the Cab Signal Module. Table 312. Cab Signal Track Circuit Adjustment Procedure Step 1 2 3 Action Set the output power by placing a jumper, AWG #10 or larger, across AAR terminal TK- and the AAR terminal setting suggested in Table 35. Turn on the Cab Signal Module power and the controlling track module power. At the entering end of the track circuit, place a shunt across the rails with a Simpson TS-111 meter or equivalent, set at 30 amps AC, in series and verify that the current is 3 amps or greater. If the current is too low, then remove the shunt, turn off the module power, place the jumper on the next higher setting and repeat steps 2 and 3. This completes the adjustment procedure.
Table 313. Track Length vs. Cab Signal Power Setting Rail Length (Ft.) 0 to 1000 1000 to 3500 3500 to 6000 6000 to 7500 Output Power Setting 25% 50% 80% 100%
CAUTION For steady cab do not use the 100% power setting. If the module is operated in the steady mode for more than 30 seconds, the Driver Board may be permanently damaged.
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4. SECTION 4 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

4.1. GENERAL
This section describes the tools, scheduled maintenance procedure for the AC Genrakode System. 4.2. MAINTENANCE APPROACH
A systematic approach to preventive maintenance can be used to insure continued satisfactory operation of the Genrakode AC-coded equipment. If during the installation of the equipment, a permanent record was generated of the track circuit data, this can serve as a future reference for routine track maintenance or as an aid for isolating problems. A maintenance schedule consistent with good railroad safety practices should be set up and complied with. A Track Maintenance Log form is shown in Appendix G. During the installation, the track length, rail type, initial Track Interface Modules output settings, and Receiver voltages (both AC and DC) are recorded. If readjustment of the Track Interface Modules output level is required, the new settings should be noted in the Comments column. The fifth column applies to the Switch Lock Module only. 4.3. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The recommended equipment needed for track maintenance is a multi-meter such as a Simpson TS-111 or equivalent and a track shunt strap with a 0.06 ohm resistor.
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4.4.
MAINTENANCE TEST PROCEDURE Table 41. Maintenance Test Procedure
Step 1 2 3
Action Set the multi-meter to the AC voltage mode, 3 VRMS range. Record the AC rail to rail voltage from TB2-3 (GKODE-) to TB2-4 (GKODE+). Set the multi-meter to the DC voltage mode 10 VDC range. Record the DC receiver board voltage from E1 or E2 (top), to E3 or E4 (bottom). Set the multi-meter to the AC voltage mode, 3 VRMS range. Record the AC rail to rail voltage at the transmit end of the track circuit, TB2-3 (GKODE-) to TB2-4 (GKODE+). Record the AC transmit voltage reading. Using a DC voltmeter, read and record the battery voltage from the B terminal to the N terminal. Connect the shunt strap with the 0.06 ohm resistor across the rails and verify that the TRK LED light for the appropriate direction turns on. Remove the shunt strap. If the location uses a Switch Lock Module, measure the overlay input by connecting an RMS voltmeter between J1 and J2 of the Overlay Board PC8. Record the RMS overlay input voltage. Connect the shunt strap with the 0.06 ohm resistor across the rails 80 feet away from the track connections and verify that the LED on PC8, the overlay board, turns on. Remove the shunt strap.
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5. SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1. GENERAL
This Section describes possible failures/symptoms along with the corrective action for the AC Genrakode System. 5.2. TROUBLESHOOTING
To facilitate isolation of failures in the track circuits, Genrakode utilizes LEDs on the Receiver, Vital Power Supply (VPC), Auxiliary I/O, and CPU boards in all Genrakode Modules. The Switch Lock Module has three additional PC board types not used in the Control Point, Repeater or Intermediate modules. These three boards are the Series Overlay, the Vital Timer and the Switch Lock I/O boards which also have LEDS. The PC board arrangement with the LEDs and test points are shown for each module in Figures 51 through 56. If the problem has been isolated to the module itself, use diagnostics to isolate the problem to the board level, see 6.2. Diagnostics. When going on a trouble call, take the following items: a peak reading multi-meter such as a TS-111 or equivalent, a shunt strap with a 0.06 ohm resistor and a complete set of spare boards. Table 51. Troubleshooting Symptom All the LEDs are out Corrective Action Check the battery input voltage at terminals B and N. If the proper voltage is present, check the two fuses located on the Motherboard. If the fuses are good, the problem may be in the CPU Board. Replace the CPU Board. The problem is in one of the other boards. System diagnostics helps isolate which of the boards has a problem. Refer to 6.2. Diagnostics.
The VPC LED turns on, then off every 10 seconds
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Table 51. Troubleshooting (Cont. ) Symptom No code is being decoded, indicated by none of the received code LEDs being on Corrective Action Check that the transmit section of the Receiver Board is operating by checking that the XMIT LED flashes approximately every 1.8 seconds (5.4 sec for the WEST, if no codes are being received by the WEST). If the transmitter is operating, check that the received voltage is adjusted properly. For normal operation the receive level meter should in the nominal position, refer to 3.5. Track Circuit Adjustment. If the level is below the required threshold, adjust using the procedure in the Track Circuit Adjustment Section. Also check the following: a. Check that all track connections are tight and that the Receiver Board is seated properly. b. Set the sensitivity of the receiver to maximum to determine if the level increases. c. Determine if sufficient transmit voltage is being received. d. Check that the module transmitting to this unit is operating correctly. e. Check for open joints or a broken rail in the track circuit. f. Replace the Receiver Board.
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Table 51. Troubleshooting (Cont. ) Symptom If the module is transmitting, as indicated by the XMIT LED on the Receiver Board flashing at the transmit code interval, (1.8 or 5.4 sec) Corrective Action Check the peak output voltage with a peak reading RMS voltmeter. If it is low (below 0.5 VRMS), remove one of the track leads and measure the open circuit voltage to determine if there is a short loading the module. If the output of the converter remains low with the lead off, replace the Receiver Board, the AC Track Drive Board, and the Track Filter Board. The latter two boards are in the Track Interface Module Check all vital input connections: a. On Control Point Modules, check that the CNT1 (code 1 select) terminal is connected. b. On Control Point Modules, verify that only one vital code is being selected. c. If an Auxiliary I/O Board is used, check that both EAST and WEST AUX inputs are energized. d. On Switch Lock Modules, check that there is voltage between +NPW and -NPW and between +RMTE OL and -RMTE OL, and that there is no voltage between UNL REQ and N. e. On Switch Lock Modules, if the Series Overlay LED is on with no shunt across the rails, check the circuit adjustment of the series overlay circuit. Replace the Series Overlay PC Board if necessary.
If the module is not transmitting
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PC1
WEST RECEIVER
RCV PC2
XMIT
COM COM
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
WEST DECODE OUTPUT
PC3
WEST VPC
OUT+ OUT-
VPC
PC4
E-W CODE SELECT
PC5
REGULATOR FILTER
PC6
WCODE ECODE WDTA EDTA WC250 EC250 EC100 WC100
AUX I/O III EAUX WAUX
PC7
E CODES IN C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 E CODES OUT C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 EAST STATUS ALO BLO INP STK TRK RST POR
CPU
W CODES OUT C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 WEST STATUS ALO BLO INP STK TRK C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 TST SW1 W CODES IN RST SW2
PC8
EAST VPC
OUT+ PC9
EAST DECODE OUT
OUT- VPC
PC10
EAST RECEIVER
RCV
XMIT
COM
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LEVEL LEVEL
R101
Figure 51. LED/Test Point Arrangement Control Point
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PC1
WEST RECEIVER
RCV XMIT PC2
COM COM
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
WEST COLORLIGHT (SEARCHLIGHT)
PC3
PC4
WEST VPC
OUT- OUT+
VPC
PC5
REGULATOR FILTER
PC6
AUX I/O III WAUX
EAUX
PC7
RST POR E CODES IN C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 E CODES OUT C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 EAST STATUS ALO BLO INP STK TRK
CPU
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 WEST STATUS ALO BLO INP STK TRK C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 W CODES OUT TST SW1 W CODES IN RST SW2
PC8
EAST VPC
OUT- OUT+ VPC PC9

EAST COLORLIGHT (SEARCHLIGHT)
PC10
EAST RECEIVER
RCV XMIT
COM COM
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
Figure 52. LED/Test Point Arrangement Intermediate Module

Troubleshooting
PC1 RCV XMIT PC2 COM COM
WEST RECEIVER
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
PC3
WEST VPC
OUT- OUT+ VPC
PC4
PC5
REGULATOR FILTER
PC6
AUX I/O III
EAU X
WAUX
PC7
CPU
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 WEST STATUS ALO BLO INP STK TRK C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 W CODES OUT TST SW1 W CODES IN RST SW2
PC8
PC9
EAST RECEIVER
PC10 RCV XMIT COM COM LEVEL LEVEL R101
Figure 53. LED/Test Point Arrangement Repeater Module
56
Troubleshooting
PC1
WEST RECEIVER
RCV
XMIT
COM COM
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
PC2
LR OL OT LP WA WB EA EB ST RMTE OL NWP
SWITCH LOCK I/O

UN REQ
PC3
WEST VPC
OUT- OUT+
VPC
PC4
REGULATOR FILTER
PC5
AUX I/O III EAUX WAUX
PC6
CPU
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 WEST STATUS C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C7 C8 W CODES OUT ALO BLO INP STK TRK TST SW1 W CODES IN RST SW2
PC7
TIMER
TIMER
PC8
COM SEN
SERIES OVERLAY
OL OUT
OL
PC9
EAST RECEIVER
RCV
XMIT
COM COM
LEVEL LEVEL
R101
Figure 54. LED/Test Point Arrangement Switch Lock Module
57
Troubleshooting
PC 1 COM DRIVE FFO
DRIVER
+12V
CODE
CR OUT
PC 2 +12V
OSC/FILTER
200/500 Hz
COM
Figure 55. LED and Test Point Locations for Cab Signal Module Boards
PC1 XMIT
AC TRACK DRIVE
DRIVE +12V
S1
PC2
TRACK FILTER BOARD
Figure 56. LED and Test Point Locations for Track Interface Module Boards
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Corrective Maintenance
6. SECTION 6 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

6.1. GENERAL
This Section describes the diagnostics functions of the AC Genrakode System. 6.2. DIAGNOSTICS
All Genrakode modules have internal diagnostics to help the maintainer return a failed location to working order. As the CPU runs the program, various tests and checks are continuously made on the hardware internal and external to the microprocessor chip on the CPU board. These tests and checks must indicate that all phases of operation are being executed correctly. If anything is detected as being incorrect, the CPU shuts down the VPC(s) to remove power from all outputs and to disable code transmission. After a delay period of ten seconds, the CPU restarts the program and continues its tests and checks. To enable the maintainer to diagnose a problem, the CPU places a number into a special section of memory called an error table. The number placed into this table is called an error code. Every time the CPU detects a fault, it places an error code into the error table. To gain access to the error table, the reset and LED test switch on the CPU board can be manipulated to display the error code using the LEDs located on the CPU board edge. Aside from displaying the error code, the diagnostics also display the board most likely to be responsible for the system failure. The error table is simply a section of RAM (random access memory) that is dedicated to storing error codes. If for any reason the system should fail, an error code is written to the error table. A new error code always over-writes an old error code. As long as power is never removed from the module, the error table always reflects the last error detected. This is a useful tool to keep track of system performance. The error table can be interrogated at any time without disturbing the operation of the location. When the module is first powered up, the error table is filled with random numbers. To clear and initialize the error table, perform the procedure in Table 61. Table 62 explains how to interrogate the error log, while Table 63 explains how to interrogate the error log during a failure.
61
Table 61. Diagnostic Error Table Initialization Procedure Step 1 Action NOTE This procedure initializes the error table, it disturbs normal operation. Toggle and hold the CPU LED test switch (located on the CPU Board) in the TEST position (up). 2 3 While holding the CPU LED test switch in the TEST (up) position, press and release the CPU RESET push-button. Return the CPU LED test switch to the ON (down) position. The contents (random numbers) of the error table are now being displayed. The CPU RESET LED flashes to indicate the system is in the diagnostic mode. NOTE All signals goes dark (if signals are being driven) and no codes are transmitted. The automatic restart feature is also disabled. 4 Toggle the CPU LED test switch to the TEST (up) position and then back to the ON (down) position. The CPU RESET LED flashes to indicate the module is in the diagnostic mode. All other LEDs are off, indicating the error table is clear. The system remains in the diagnostics mode indefinitely. To return the module to operation, press and release the RESET push-button. The error table is now clear.
62
Table 62. Diagnostic Error Table Interrogation Procedure Step 1 Action NOTE This procedure in no way effects the operation of the module and it can be executed as often as required. Toggle the CPU LED test switch to the TEST (up) position and then back to the ON (down) position. The CPU RESET LED flashes to indicate the module is in the diagnostic mode. If all the remaining LEDs are off, no error has occurred since the last time the error table was cleared. If other LEDs are on, either the module power was removed or an error has occurred. Refer to the 6.3. Interpreting Board Diagnostic LEDs to interpret the indications and codes to determine the system fault. 2 Toggle the CPU LED test switch to the TEST (up) position and then back to the ON (down) position. The CPU RESET LED turns off and the system status is displayed.
If a hardware failure occurs, the CPU puts the error code into the error table and restarts the program after a ten second delay. During this delay, the CPU LEDs count down to indicate that the delay is in progress. When the delay is complete, the CPU tries to run the program again. If the failure is again detected, the error code is written to the error table and the CPU starts the program over. This cycle continues until the fault is corrected. To interrogate the error table during a failure the start-reset-start sequence must be disabled; follow the procedure in Table 63.
63
Table 63. Diagnostic Error Table Interrogation During a Failure Procedure Step 1 2 3 Action Toggle and hold the CPU LED test switch (located on the CPU board) in the TEST position (up). While holding the CPU LED test switch in the TEST (up) position, press and release the CPU RESET push-button. Return the CPU LED test switch to the ON (down) position. The contents of the error table are now being displayed. The CPU RESET LED flashes to indicate the system is in the diagnostic mode. The error code and the board suspected of failure are indicated by the LEDS on the CPU. Refer to Section 6.3. Interpreting Board Diagnostic LEDs to interpret the indications. NOTE All signals go dark (if signals are being driven) and no codes are transmitted. The automatic restart feature is disabled. If you wish to save the error table contents for retrieval at another time, go to step 5. NOTE If the error table content is saved, it is over-written if another failure occurs. If you wish to clear the error table, go to step 4. 4 To clear the error table and return the module to operation, toggle the CPU LED test switch to the TEST (up) position and then back to the ON (down) position. The CPU RESET LED flashes to indicate the module is in the diagnostic mode. All other LEDs are off, indicating the error table is clear. The system remains in the diagnostics mode. To return the module to normal operation, press and release the RESET push button.
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6.3.
INTERPRETING BOARD DIAGNOSTIC LEDS
The LEDs labeled EAST CODES OUT on the CPU Board are used to indicate which board the CPU assesses to be the cause of the fault. Table 64 shows which LED corresponds to the various system boards. Note that not all boards are used in all modules. See Figures 51 through 56 for PC board arrangement with the LEDs and test points identified. Table 64. Faulty Board Identification by CPU LED Indications LED On CODE 1 CODE 2 CODE 3 CODE 4 CODE 5 CODE 7 CODE 8 Board CPU *a) EAST OUTPUT *b) WEST OUTPUT EAST RECEIVER WEST RECEIVER *c) CODE SELECT AUX I/O
*a) In Switch Lock Module this LED is used for the Series Overlay Board *b) In Switch Lock Module this LED is used for the Switch Lock I/O Board *c) In Switch Lock Module this LED is used for the Timer Board
The error code is displayed in binary fashion using the top eight LEDs on the CPU board. The topmost LED is the most significant LED and the eighth LED from the top is the least significant LED. See Table 65 to interpret the LEDs meaning. An error code that is displayed but is not listed in the table may indicate that the power was removed from the module or that the CPU Board itself has failed. Also, if a VPC fails, the system interprets the failure as an output or other type of system failure. Insure that the VPC(s) starts running by measuring the VPC output voltage (12.1 to 12.9 VDC) or observing the LED on the VPC Board. Refer to the Section 5. Troubleshooting. Symbols X and 0 in the first column represent the top eight LEDs on the CPU Board. An X indicates that the LED is on, a 0 indicates the LED is off. The leftmost symbol corresponds to the top LED.
65
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics Error Code 0000000 X 000000X 0 Error Number 01 02 Failure CPU BOARD: state of latch U8 is incorrect. CPU BOARD: software does not match hardware wire wrap code. Remedy Replace CPU Board. Ensure that wire wrap code is correct for installed software. Replace CPU Board.
000000X X 00000X0 0 00000X0 X 00000XX 0 00000XX X 0000X00 0
03 04 05 06 07 08
CPU BOARD: internal count low Replace CPU Board. is incorrect. CPU BOARD: internal count high is incorrect. CPU BOARD: internal timer low is incorrect. CPU BOARD: internal timer high is incorrect. CPU BOARD: EPROM signature error. CPU BOARD: U15 is in an incorrect state during an EAST code select read. CPU BOARD: invalid code 5 switch selection for the Repeater. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 1 output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 2 output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 3 output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 4 output failure. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace EPROM(s). Replace CPU Board.
0000X00 X
09
Ensure correct switch setting for code 5 selection; if it still fails, replace CPU Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board.
000X000 0
10
000X000 X
11
000X00X 0
12
000X00X X
13
66
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code 000X0X0 0 Error Number 14 Failure EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 5 output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 6/HR output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: |code 7 output failure. EAST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 8 output failure. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: board ID failure (U29, U32). EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: latch U28 bits 4, 5, 6, and/or 7 incorrect. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp A filament check failure. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp B filament check failure. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp A drive failure. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp B drive failure. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: latch U27 incorrect data. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: buffer U26 incorrect data. EAST SA DRIVE BOARD: board ID failure (U27, U31). EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: board ID failure (U2, U27). Remedy Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Decode Output Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace EAST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board.
000X0X0 X
15
000X0XX 0
16
000X0XX X
17
00X0000 0 00X0000 X
20 21
00X000X 0
22
00X000X X
23
00X00X0 0
24
00X00X0 X
25
00X00XX 0 00X00XX X 00X0X00 0 00XX000 0
26 27 28 30
67
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code 00XX000 X 00XX00X 0 Error Number 31 32 Failure EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: board ID failure (U1, U9). EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 1 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 2 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 3 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 4 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 5 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 6 drive failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 1 filament check failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 2 filament check failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 3 filament check failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 4 filament check failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 5 filament check failure. Remedy Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board.
00XX00X X
33
00XX0X0 0
34
00XX0X0 X
35
00XX0XX 0
36
00XX0XX X
37
00XXX00 0
38
00XXX00 X
39
00XXX0X 0
3A
00XXX0X X
3B
00XXXX0 0
3C
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Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code 00XXXX0 X Error Number 3D Failure EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 6 filament check failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: buffer U4 bit 6 and/or 7 failure. EAST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: buffer U5 bit 6 and/or 7 failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 1 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 2 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 3 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 4 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 5 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 6/HR output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 7 output failure. WEST DECODE OUTPUT BOARD: code 8 output failure. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: board ID failure (U29, U32). WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: latch U28 bits 4, 5, 6, and/or 7 incorrect. Remedy Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board and/or EAST VPC Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board. Replace EAST Color Light Drive Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Decode Output Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board.
00XXXXX 0 00XXXXX X 0X00000 0
3E 3F 40
0X00000 X
41
0X0000X 0
42
0X0000X X
43
0X000X0 0
44
0X000X0 X
45
0X000XX 0
46
0X000XX X
47
0X0X000 0 0X0X000 X
50 51
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Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code 0X0X00X 0 Error Number 52 Failure WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp A filament check failure. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp B filament check failure. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp A drive failure. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: lamp B drive failure. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: latch U27 incorrect data. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: buffer U26 incorrect data. WEST SA DRIVE BOARD: board ID failure (U27, U31). WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: board ID failure (U2, U27). WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: board ID failure (U1, U9). WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 1 drive failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 2 drive failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 3 drive failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 4 drive failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 5 drive failure. Remedy Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace WEST Searchlight Drive Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board.
0X0X00X X
53
0X0X0X0 0
54
0X0X0X0 X
55
0X0X0XX 0 0X0X0XX X 0X0XX00 0 0XX0000 0 0XX0000 X 0XX000X 0
56 57 58 60 61 62
0XX000X X
63
0XX00X0 0
64
0XX00X0 X
65
0XX00XX 0
66
610
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code 0XX00XX X Error Number 67 Failure WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 6 drive failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 1 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 2 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 3 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 4 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 5 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: lamp 6 filament check failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: buffer U4 bit 6 and/or 7 failure. WEST COLOR LIGHT BOARD: buffer U5 bit 6 and/or 7 failure. EAST RECEIVER BOARD: ID failure (U7, U8). WEST RECEIVER BOARD: ID failure (U7, U8). Code Select Board: EAST ID error (U22, U25). Code Select Board: WEST ID error (U21, U24). Remedy Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board and/or WEST VPC Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board. Replace WEST Color Light Drive Board. Replace EAST Receiver Board. Replace WEST Receiver Board. Replace Code Select Board. Replace Code Select Board.
0XX0X00 0
68
0XX0X00 X
69
0XX0X0X 0
6A
0XX0X0X X
6B
0XX0XX0 0
6C
0XX0XX0 X
6D
0XX0XXX 0 0XX0XXX X 0XXX000 0 X000000 0 X00X000 0 X00X000 X X00X00X 0
6E 6F 70 80 90 91 92
Code Select Board: WEST code Replace Code Select select responding when reading Board. EAST code inputs.
611
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code X00X00X X Error Number 93 Failure Code Select Board: EAST code select responding when reading WEST code inputs. Code Select Board: data bus not read as a logic 1 when reading buffer U19-6. EAST failure. Code Select Board: optoisolator failure U10 to U17. EAST failure. Code Select Board: buffer U19 responding when disabled or data bus not logic 1 when reading U19-6. EAST failure. Code Select Board: data bus not read as a logic 1 when reading buffer U19-6. EAST failure. Code Select Board: optoisolator failure U10 to U17. EAST failure. Code Select Board: buffer U19 responding when disabled or data bus not logic 1 when reading U19-6. EAST failure. Code Select Board: data bus not read as a logic 1 when reading buffer U19-8. WEST failure. Code Select Board: optoisolator failure U1 to U8. WEST failure. Code Select Board: buffer U19 responding when disabled or data bus not logic 1 when reading U19-8. WEST failure. Remedy Replace Code Select Board. Replace Code Select Board.
X00X0X0 0
94
X00X0X0 X
95
Replace Code Select Board. Replace Code Select Board.
X00X0XX 0
96
X00X0XX X
97
Replace Code Select Board.
X00XX00 0
98
X00XX00 X
99
X00XX0X 0
9A
Replace Code Select Board.
X00XX0X X
9B
X00XXX0 0
9C
612
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code X00XXX0 X Error Number 9D Failure Code Select Board: data bus not read as a logic 1 when reading buffer U19-8. WEST failure. Code Select Board: optoisolator failure U1 to U8. WEST failure. Code Select Board: buffer U19 responding when disabled or data bus not logic 1 when reading U19-8. WEST failure. BOARD ID FAILURE: (U20, U23) or U21 failure. AUXILIARY I/O BOARD (U20, U23) U26 bit 7Q, U25 2Y3 failure. U20 bit 8Q, U25 2Y4 failure. WEST CAB 100 Hz OUTPUT FAILURE WEST CAB 250 Hz OUTPUT FAILURE EAST CAB 100 Hz OUTPUT FAILURE EAST CAB 250 Hz OUTPUT FAILURE WEST CODE OUTPUT FAILURE WEST CODE OUTPUT FAILURE EAST CHECKWORD 1 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 2 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 3 FAILURE. Remedy Replace Code Select Board.
X00XXXX 0
9E
X00XXXX X
9F
X0X0000 0 X0X0000 X X0X0X00 0 X0X0X00 X X0X0X0X 0 X0X0X0X X X0X0XX0 0 X0X0XX0 X X0X0XXX 0 X0X0XXX X X0XX000 0 X0XX000 X X0XX00X 0
A0 A1 A8 A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF B0 B1 B2
Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace Aux. I/O Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board.
613
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code X0XX00X X X0XX0X0 0 X0XX0X0 X Error Number B3 B4 B5 Failure EAST CHECKWORD 4 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 5 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 6 FAILURE OR FAULTY EAST RECEIVER BOARD. EAST CHECKWORD 7 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 8 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 9 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 10 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 11 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 12 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 13 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 14 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 15 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 16 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 17 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 18 FAILURE. EAST CHECKWORD 19 FAILURE. Remedy Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board.
Replace EAST Receiver Board Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board.
X0XX0XX 0 X0XX0XX X X0XXX00 0 X0XXX00 X X0XXX0X 0 X0XXX0X X X0XXXX0 0 X0XXXX0 X X0XXXXX 0 X0XXXXX X XX00000 0 XX00000 X XX0000X 0
B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF C0 C1 C2
614
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code XX0000X X XX000X0 0 XX000X0 X XX000XX 0 XX000XX X XX00X00 0 XX00X00 X Error Number C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 Failure EAST CHECKWORD 20 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 1 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 2 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 3 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 4 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 5 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 6 FAILURE OR Faulty WEST Receiver Board. WEST CHECKWORD 7 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 8 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 9 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 10 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 11 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 12 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 13 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 14 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 15 FAILURE. Remedy Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace WEST Receiver Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board.
XX00X0X 0 XX00X0X X XX00XX0 0 XX00XX0 X XX00XXX 0 XX00XXX X XX0X000 0 XX0X000 X XX0X00X 0
CA CB CC CD CE CF D0 D1 D2
615
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code XX0X00X X XX0X0X0 0 XX0X0X0 X XX0X0XX 0 XX0X0XX X XXX0000 0 XXX0000 X Error Number D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 E0 E1 Failure WEST CHECKWORD 16 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 17 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 18 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 19 FAILURE. WEST CHECKWORD 20 FAILURE. SERIES OVERLAY cannot be identified. SERIES OVERLAY indicates occupancy while Signal Clearing Codes are being received. TIMER BOARD FAILURE: possible short, open, or jumper missing, or incorrectly configured. TIMER BOARD fails ID test. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD fails ID test (U24 or U25). SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot identify W. LC/UC Selection (U15 or U16). SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD jumper missing for W LC/UC Selection. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot identify E. LC/UC Selection (U17 or U18). Remedy Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace CPU Board. Replace Series Overlay Board. Replace Series Overlay Board. Verify configuration of Timer Board, if failure still occurs then replace it. Replace Timer Board. Replace Switch Lock I/O Board. Replace Switch Lock I/O Board. Install jumper at W1, W2, W3, W4 or W5 (refer to the 2.8. Switch Lock Module for details). Replace Switch Lock I/O Board.
XXX0X00 0
E8
XXX0X00 X XXXX000 0 XXXX000 X
E9 F0 F1
XXXX00X 0
F2
XXXX00X X
F3
616
Table 65. Error Code Diagnostics (Cont.) Error Code XXXX0X0 0 Error Number F4 Failure SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD jumper missing for E LC/UC Selection. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot turn off opto-isolator U12. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot verify digital data from U23 to turn off opto-isolator U12. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot verify digital data from U23 to turn on Unlock Request Input. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot verify digital data from U23 to turn on Remote Overlay Input. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot verify digital data from U23 to turn on NWP Input. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD cannot verify digital data via U24 to control outputs. Remedy Install jumper at W6, W7, W8, W9 or W10 (refer to the 2.8. Switch Lock Module for details). Replace Switch Lock I/O Board. Replace Switch Lock I/O Board. Replace Switch Lock I/O Board.
XXXX0X0 X XXXX0XX 0
F5 F6
XXXX0XX X
F7
XXXXX00 0
F8
Replace Switch Lock I/O Board.
XXXXX00 X
F9
Replace Switch Lock I/O Board. Replace Switch Lock I/O Board.
XXXXX0X 0
FA
XXXXX0X X
FB
SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD state Replace Switch Lock I/O check for PBKE LMP OUT output Board. has failed. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD state Replace Switch Lock I/O check for OL RLY OUT output Board. has failed. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD state Replace Switch Lock I/O check for LK RLY OUT output Board. has failed. SWITCH LOCK I/O BOARD state Replace Switch Lock I/O check for OUTPUT (expansion Board. output) has failed.
XXXXXX0 0
FC
XXXXXX0 X
FD
XXXXXXX 0
FE
617
618
Specifications
A. APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
A.1. GENERAL This Appendix summarizes the system specifications to consider when applying the AC Genrakode System. A.2. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table A1. Module Dimensions All Modules Except Cab Length Width Height Weight 19.0 inches (48.3 cm) 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) 15.0 inches (38.1 cm) 28.0 pounds (12.7 kg) Cab Signal Module 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) 29.0 pounds (13.2 kg)
The module can be either shelf- or wall-mounted. A.2.1. Connections
All external connections to Genrakode are made with AAR terminals mounted at the top of the module. A power switch is provided to remove battery energy from the module. A.3. ENVIRONMENTAL: Temperature Range: -40 degrees F to +158 degrees F -40 degrees C to +70 degrees C A.4. RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS 60 Hz rejection: 100 VAC RMS rail-to-rail continuous
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A.5. AUDIO FREQUENCY COMPATIBILITY Genrakode modules have internal filters that allow operation in the same track circuit with other equipment. Genrakode Track circuit equipment operates between 100 Hz and 250 Hz. Track circuit equipment operating below 100 Hz and above 250 Hz is compatible with Genrakode modules. A.6. IMPEDANCE BONDS Impedance Bonds must be provided. Refer to Typical Application Circuits in Appendix F. Typical Bonds: Terminating bonds, 1ohm @ 100 Hz Drain bonds, 4 ohm @ 100 Hz Cross Bonding No closer than every third track circuit.
A.7. MAXIMUM TRACK CIRCUIT LENGTHS Table A2 shows maximum track circuit lengths for heavy welded rail @ 0.015 ohms/1000 ft rail resistance, 0.06 ohm shunt. Table A2. Maximum Track Circuit Lengths Tap Setting 25% 50% 80% 100% 3 ohms DC ballast 5300 ft 6600 ft 7200 ft 7530 ft 5 ohms DC ballast 6700 ft 8500 ft 9300 ft 9600 ft 10 ohms DC ballast 9100 ft 11700 ft 12800 ft 13400 ft
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A.8. LIGHTNING PROTECTION Primary lightning protection must be provided external to the module. Equalizers and arrestors are required for the signal battery and track circuit leads. Arrestors are recommended for inputs and outputs that travel on open line wires and/or over long distances and may be subjected to primary lightning strikes or high surge levels. All inputs and output circuits contain surge protection to guard against system malfunction and/or damage from surges that are normally present at a typical signal location. A.9. ACCESSORIES Extender Board (P/N 59473-850-01): An extender board is available which can be inserted in any board slot in any module for troubleshooting and testing purposes.
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A.10.
CONTROL POINT MODULE
Table A3. Control Point Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Single Direction Current (A DC)* Double Direction Current (A DC)* Decoded Relay Output Drive Capabilities: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) (Sinking) Code Select Inputs - Contact Closure Type: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) Code Select Inputs - DC Input Type: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) 9.0 10 12.0 13 16.0 17 9.0 6 12.0 8 16.0 11 9.0 200 12.0 250 16.0 1800 9.0 0.5 0.8 12.0 0.6 0.9 16.0 0.7 1.0 Minimum Nominal Maximum
* These currents are the current requirements for the module electronics only. The decoded relay current must be added to these values to compute the total module current requirement.
The Control Point Module uses two fuses: Output Drive (FU1): Electronics (FU2): 5A, type 3AG 5A, type 3AG
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A.11.
INTERMEDIATE MODULE (SEARCHLIGHT AND COLOR LIGHT)
Table A4. Intermediate Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current Dark (A DC)* Lamp Voltage (DC) Lamp Wattage (W) Lamp Voltage (DC) Lamp Wattage (W) Mechanism Capabilities (Regulated) Mechanism Voltage (DC) Coil Resistance (ohms) Mechanism Capabilities (Check Inputs) Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) 9.0 6 12.0 10 16.0 13 12.1 100 12.5 200 12.9 1800 9.0 1.5 12.1 5 12.1 5 12.0 1.4 12.5 18 12.5 18 16.0 1.3 12.9 25 12.9 25 Minimum Nominal Maximum
Lamp Output (Sinking) Drive Capabilities - Color Light** (Regulated)
Lamp Output (Sinking) Drive Capabilities Searchlight*** (Regulated)
* This current does not include the current requirements for the lamp drive outputs. Total input current for an Intermediate Module is a function of the number and wattage of lamps driven. To compute the nominal 12 V DC input current, sum the TOTAL lamp current for all lamps driven at any one time (both EAST and WEST) and multiply by 1.25. Then add the dark value indicated in the above chart. ** Dropping-resistors are required at the signal head (1 per lamp) to adjust each lamp voltage for 10 V DC. A maximum of three 25 watt bulbs can be simultaneously lit per direction (six 25 watt bulbs max per module). *** Dropping-resistors are required at the signal head (1 per lamp) to adjust each lamp voltage for 10 V DC. A maximum of two 25 watt bulbs can be simultaneously lit per direction (four 25 watt bulbs max per module). A maximum of 2 mechanisms can be simultaneously driven per direction (4 mechanisms max. per module).
The Intermediate Module uses two fuses: Output Drive (FU1): Electronics (FU2): 30A, type 3AG slow-blow 5A, type 3AG
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A.12.
REPEATER MODULE
Table A5. Repeater Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current (A DC)* 9.0 0.6 12.0 0.7 16.0 0.9 Minimum Nominal Maximum
*These currents are the current requirements for the module electronics only. Any decoded relay drive must be added to these values to compute the total module current requirements.
The Repeater Module uses two fuses: Output Drive (FU1): Electronics (FU2): 5A, type 3AG 5A, type 3AG
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A.13.
SWITCH LOCK MODULE
Table A6. Switch Lock Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current (A DC)* Voltage (DC) Coil Resistance (ohms) Remote Overlay Output (Sinking): Voltage (DC) Coil Resistance (ohms) Lock Request Lamp Output (Sinking): Lamp Voltage (DC) Lamp Wattage (W) Output (Sinking): Lamp Voltage (DC) Lamp Wattage (W) Unlock Request Input: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) NWP Input: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) Remote Overlay Input: Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) 9 7 12 10 16 13 9 7 12 10 16 13 9 7 12 10 16 13 12.1 5 12.5 18 12.9 25 12.1 5 12.5 18 12.9 25 12.1 50 12.5 200 12.9 1800 9.0 0.6 12.1 50 12.0 0.7 12.5 200 16.0 0.9 12.9 1800 Minimum Nominal Maximum
Lock Mechanism Output (Sinking) Drive Capabilities:
*These currents are the current requirements for the module electronics only. The output(s) drive current must be added to these values to compute the total module current requirements.
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Table A6. Switch Lock Module Power Data (Cont.) Power Decoded Relay Outputs (Optional, Regulated) Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) Pushbutton Input (Optional): Voltage (DC) Current (mA DC) 9 7 12 10 16 13 12.1 50 12.5 200 12.9 1800 Minimum Nominal Maximum
Table A7. Switch Lock Module Lock Timing Power Field Programmable Timer Time Select Resolution Minimum 0 seconds 1 second Maximum 59 min. 59 sec. 13
The Switch Lock Module uses two fuses: Output Drive (FU1): Electronics (FU2): 10A, type 3AG 5A, type 3AG
Unlock Codes Select: EAST and WEST unlock codes are jumper selectable.
Repeater Section: The Switch Lock Module contains all the repeater functions. Refer to 2.7. Repeater Module for specifications regarding this function.
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A.14.
Table A8. Track Interface Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current (A DC)* Current (A DC)** 9 3.3 0.56 12 4.4 0.75 16 5.9 1.00 Minimum Nominal Maximum
*This is the current when driving a 0.5 ohm load at 100% power. **This is the current when driving a 0.5 ohm load at 100% power at the worst case duty cycle (17%), normal operation.
Current for electronics when not transmitting, at 12VDC: 0.05 ADC
The Track Interface Module contains three fuses: Electronics (FU1): Output Drive (FU2): Track (FU3): 1A, type 3AG 15A, type 3AG 20A, type 3AG
Carrier Frequency: 156 Hz +/- 0.25 Hz
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A.15.
100 HZ CAB SIGNAL MODULE
Table A9. 100 HZ Cab Signal Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current (A DC)* 9 4.4 12 6.5 16 9.5 Minimum Nominal Maximum
*This is the current when driving a 1.0 ohm load at 100% power 100% duty cycle.
Current for electronics when not transmitting, at 12 VDC: 0.05 ADC
The 100HZ Cab Signal Module contains two fuses: Electronics (FU1): Output Drive (FU2): 5A, type 3AG 15A, type 3AG
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Specifications
A.16.
250 HZ CAB SIGNAL MODULE
Table A10. 250 HZ Cab Signal Module Power Data Power Module Input Required Voltage (V DC) Current (A DC)* 9 16 12 21 16 28 Minimum Nominal Maximum
*This is the current when driving a 1.0 ohm load at 100% power 100% duty cycle.
Current for electronics when not transmitting, at 12VDC: 0.05 ADC
The 250 HZ Cab Signal Module contains two fuses: Electronics (FU1): Output Drive (FU2): 5A, type 3AG 30A, type 3AG
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Specifications
A.17.
SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL MODULES
A summary of Transmitted Codes used by all modules is provided in Table A9. Cycle Time (Period): 1.8 Seconds (Nominal) NOTE The pulse spacing is from rising edge of first pulse to rising edge of second and/or third pulse. Intervals are provided in milliseconds (ms). Table A11. Transmitted Codes Code First Pulse Width 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 240 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 1st to 2nd Pulse Spacing --192 ms 272 ms 352 ms 432 ms 512 ms 192 ms 192 ms 192 ms 272 ms 272 ms 352 ms --192 ms 272 ms 352 ms 432 ms 512 ms 192 ms 192 ms Second Pulse Width --80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms --144 ms 144 ms 144 ms 144 ms 144 ms 80 ms 80 ms 1st to 3rd Pulse Spacing ------------384 ms 464 ms 544 ms 464 ms 544 ms 544 ms ------------384 ms 464 ms Third Pulse Width ------------80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms ------------144 ms 144 ms
1 1&7 1&4 1&3 1&2 1&8 1&7&2 1&4&3 1&4&2 1&4&8 1&3&2 1&3&8 1&5 1&7&5 1&4&5 1&3&5 1&2&5 1&8&5 1&7&2&5 1&4&3&5
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Table A11. Transmitted Codes (Cont.) Code First Pulse Width 80 ms 80 ms 144 ms 144 ms 464 ms 1st to 2nd Pulse Spacing 192 ms 272 ms 272 ms 352 ms ---Second Pulse Width 144 ms 80 ms 80 ms 80 ms --1st to 3rd Pulse Spacing 544 ms 464 ms 544 ms 544 ms --Third Pulse Width 80 ms 44 ms 80 ms 80 ms ---
1&4&2&5 1&4&8&5 1&3&2&5 1&3&8&5 6
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A.18.
DECODING TOLERANCES
The summary of decoding tolerances is provided in Table A10. NOTE The pulse spacing is from rising edge of first pulse to rising edge of second and/or third pulse. Intervals are provided in milliseconds (ms). Table A12. Decoding Tolerances First Pulse Width Min 1 1&7 1&4 1&3 1&2 1&8 1&7&2 1&4&3 1&4&2 1&4&8 1&3&2 1&3&8 1&5 1&7&5 1&4&5 1&3&5 1&2&5 1&8&5 1&7&2&5 1&4&3&5 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 144 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 Max 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 336 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 1st to 2nd Pulse Spacing Min --160 240 320 400 480 160 160 160 240 240 320 --160 240 320 400 480 160 160 Max --224 304 384 464 544 224 224 224 304 304 384 --224 304 384 464 544 224 224 Second Pulse Width Min --32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 --32 32 32 32 32 32 32 Max --176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 176 --336 336 336 336 336 176 176 1st to 3rd Pulse Spacing Min ------------352 432 512 432 512 512 ------------352 432 Max ------------416 496 576 496 576 576 ------------416 496 Third Pulse Width Min ------------32 32 32 32 32 32 ------------32 32 Max ------------176 176 176 176 176 176 ------------336 336
Code
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Table A12. Decoding Tolerances (Cont.) First Pulse Width Min 1&4&2&5 1&4&8&5 1&3&2&5 1&3&8&5 6 32 32 32 32 368 Max 176 176 336 336 560 1st to 2nd Pulse Spacing Min 160 240 240 320 --Max 224 304 304 384 --Second Pulse Width Min 32 32 32 32 --Max 336 176 176 176 --1st to 3rd Pulse Spacing Min 512 432 512 512 --Max 576 496 576 576 --Third Pulse Width Min 32 32 32 32 --Max 176 336 176 176 ---
Code
Code Pick-Up: All codes, except code 6, must be received twice before they are decoded if code 1 is decoded. 3 receptions of a vital code (7, 4, 3, 2, 8, 72, 43, 42, 48, 32, 38) are required if code 1 is not decoded (from a shunted to an unshunted track). Code 5 requires two receptions. Code 6 requires only one reception. Pick up of a new code drops the previously decoded code. Code Drop: Any decoded code is dropped if it is not received 2 out of 3 cycles. Code 6 causes all codes except codes 1 and 5 to drop after 1 cycle (tumble down). Signal Drop Time: Time for a signal to go to stop (RED) after the tracks are shunted. Minimum Time: 3.6 seconds Maximum Time: 5.2 seconds
Tumble Down Time: Time from reception of a code 6 on one side of an Intermediate Module to transmission of a code 6 on the other side of the module. Time: 1.8 seconds
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A.19.
CAB SIGNAL RATES
Table A11 shows the actual pulses per minute associates with the various cab signal rates. Duty Cycle: 50%, tolerance: 1.5% Table A13. Cab Signal Rates Rate 50 75 120 180 270 420 Pulse / Min. 50.0 75.0 121.0 178.6 267.9 416.7
A.19.1. Cab Signal Output (E CAB 100, E CAB 250, W CAB 100, W CAB 250) Voltage: Current sink (active low) output referenced to VPC energy (LAMP+, RLY, or VPC+ terminal) Current: 60 mA DC max. A.19.2. Auxiliary Output (E EXO, W EXO) Voltage: Current sink (active low) output referenced to VPC energy (LAMP+, RLY, or VPC+ terminal) Current: 60 mA DC max.
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A.19.3. Auxiliary Input (+E AUX, +W AUX) Two 1-wire inputs, one EAST and one WEST; input voltage comes from VPC energy (E LAMP+, W LAMP+). Table A14. Auxiliary Input (+E AUX, +W AUX) Power Data Minimum Voltage (V DC) Current (mA DC) 9 7 Nominal 12 10 Maximum 16 13
A.19.4. Auxiliary Input (E EXI, W EXI) Two 1-wire inputs, one EAST and one WEST; input voltage comes from VPC energy (E LAMP+, W LAMP+). Table A15. Auxiliary Input (E EXI, W EXI) Power Data Minimum Voltage (V DC) Current (mA DC) 9 7 Nominal 12 10 Maximum 16 13
A.19.5. AC Power Detect Input
Table A16. AC Power Detect Input Power Data Minimum Voltage (V DC) Current (mA DC) Voltage (V AC RMS) Current (mA RMS) 9 2 100 3 Nominal 12 3 120 4 Maximum 16 4 140 5
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A.19.6. Flashing Aspects (Intermediate Module Only Any aspect can be flashed at a customer specified rate. All lamps for a given direction (EAST/WEST) flash synchronously. APPROACH LIGHTING (Intermediate Module Only): Software options allow: 1) lighting signals continuously, 2) approach lighting, or 3) approach lighting only when ac power is lost. DIRECTIONAL STICK LOGIC (Intermediate Module Only): Stick logic is provided to allow following moves without the use of external relays. See 2.6. Intermediate Module for more details.
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100 Hz Cab Signal Conversion for Electrified Territory
B. APPENDIX B 100 HZ CAB SIGNAL CONVERSION FOR ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY

B.1. GENERAL This Appendix provides a procedure that outlines the steps required to convert a P/N 00331-021-01 100 Hz Cab Signal Generator into a P/N 00331-021-02 100 Hz Cab Signal Generator. B.2. CAB SIGNAL CONVERSION The -01 generator is intended primarily for application in non-electrified territory. However, it can be used in electrified territory, but only safely sustains an inter-rail voltage of approximately 30 VRMS. The -02 generator was designed specifically for application in electrified territory and can safely sustain an inter-rail voltage of 100 VRMS. This modification requires two new wires and one butt splice shown in Figure B1.
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100 Hz Cab Signal Conversion for Electrified Territory
Table B1. Conversion of 100 Hz Cab Signal for Electrified Territory Procedure Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Verify that the module is OFF. Remove the field wire from terminal TB2-1 (TK+). Remove the field wire from TB1-1 (TK-) going to one of the power taps (100%, 80%, 50%, or 25%). Do not remove the field wire going to the track. Remove the wire that comes through the motherboard, from the rear of the module (T2 wire) and connects to the terminal of capacitor C2. Using one of the new wires, connect the T2 wire to terminal TB2-1 (TK+) using a butt splice. Using a second new wire, connect the terminal of capacitor C2 to terminal TB23 (GKODE-). Connect the field wire that was on terminal TB2-1 (TK+) to terminal TB2-2 (GKODE+). Connect the field wire that was selecting the power tap (100%, 80%, 50%, or 25%) to terminal TB2-2 (GKODE+). Terminal TB1-1 is now the Track - terminal (unchanged). Terminal TB2-2 (GKODE+) is now the Track + terminal. No field connection should be made to terminal TB2-1 (TK+). This completes the conversion. Action
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10 in. #12 WIRE
RING TERMINAL
0.250 FASTON FEMALE TERMINAL
0.250 FASTON BUTT SPLICE WITH INSULATION
Figure B1. Wire For Modification of 100 Hz Cab Module
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Addition of Clear Block Outputs to a Genrakode Repeater Module
C. APPENDIX C ADDITION OF CLEAR BLOCK OUTPUTS TO A GENRAKODE REPEATER MODULE

C.1. GENERAL This Appendix provides a procedure to upgrade a Genrakode Repeater module to provide CODE 1 decoded outputs. C.2. CLEAR BLOCK OUTPUTS ADDITION The clear block outputs can be used to drive a relay to indicate track circuit occupancy. Table C1. Clear Block Outputs Addition Procedure Step 1 2 Action Remove power from all equipment before performing the following modifications. New Terminals: Two additional AAR terminals need to be added to the Motherboard to provide a connection point for the field wires. Remove the two position terminal block from Motherboard positions TB2-8 (W CAB) and TB2-7 (E CAB). Install a four position terminal block into Motherboard positions TB2-7 (W CNT4), TB2-8 (W CAB), TB2-9 (E CAB), and TB2-10 (E CNT2). The West and East cab signal connections remain unchanged, TB2-8 and TB2-9 respectively. TB2-7, W CNT4 is now the West track relay connection. TB2-10, E CNT2 is now the East track relay connection. New Motherboard Wires: Two additional wires need to be added to the Motherboard to make a connection to the two new terminals. Remove the rear cover of the module. Using #26 wire or larger, make the following connections either with wire wrap or soldering techniques: PC4-62 to PC6-51 and PC4-50 to PC6-39. See Figure C1 for connector pin identification. New Board: Remove the existing Auxiliary I/O board, 59473-837-01 from slot PC6. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, move the plastic keys in Motherboard connector PC6 per the procedure in Appendix D. To add Genrakode Auxiliary I/O III Board 31166-043-01 install the new Auxiliary I/O board 31166-043-01 into slot PC6. Signature Wiring: Make the appropriate changes to the signature wiring on the rear of the Motherboard, location PC7 (CPU board slot). Replace the rear cover when complete.
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Addition of Clear Block Outputs to a Genrakode Repeater Module
Table C1. Clear Block Outputs Addition Procedure (Cont.) Step 7 8 Action New EPROMs: Install the new EPROMs into the CPU board. Field Connections: The Auxiliary input circuits are re-arranged with the installation of the new Auxiliary I/O board. Remove the field wire connection from B+ (TB1-1) to W AUX+ (TB3-7) and E AUX+ (TB3-9). Remove the field wire connection from N- (TB1-16) to W AUX- (TB3-8) and E AUX- (TB3-10). To energize the West Auxiliary input make a connection from W RLY+ (TB1-4) to W AUX+ (TB3-7). To energize the East Auxiliary input make a connection from E RLY+ (TB1-13) to E AUX+ (TB3-9). For a West track circuit indication, connect the negative side of the Clear Block relay to TB2-7 (W CNT4), the positive side of the relay to TB1-4 (W RLY+). For an East track circuit indication, connect the negative side of the Clear Block relay to TB2-10 (E CNT2), the positive side of the relay to TB1-13 (E RLY+).
PC6
PC4
PIN 33 >
< PIN 30
PIN 1 >
Figure C1. Connector Pin Identification

P2160AC, Rev. Mar/09 C2 Alstom Signaling Inc.
Addition of Genrakode Auxiliary I/O III Board P/N 31166-043-01
D. APPENDIX D ADDITION OF GENRAKODE AUXILIARY I/O III BOARD P/N 31166-043-01

D.1. GENERAL This Appendix provides a procedure to add a Genrakode Auxiliary I/O III Board P/N 31166-043-01 to a Genrakode module. D.2. ADDITION OF AUXILIARY I/O III BOARD The 31166-043-01 Auxiliary I/O board (referred to as Aux I/O III) allows additional features to be added to all of the various Genrakode modules using the existing number of AAR terminals on each module. These features include two additional cab signal outputs (250 Hz), two additional relay drive outputs for track indication (CODE 1), plus two double-track approach lighting inputs for use at signal locations. The following table identifies the location of the Auxiliary I/O board for each module type. The printed circuit board locations (PC) are identified numerically, with the first position (PC1) being the leftmost position when viewing the module from the front. Table D1. Locations of Auxiliary I/O Boards Module Type Control Point, 27359-15 - All groups Intermediate, 27359-16 - All groups Switch Lock, 27359-17 - All groups Repeater, 27359-18 All - groups Auxiliary I/O Board Position PC 6 PC 5 PC 6 PC 6
Each printed circuit board is mechanically keyed to prevent installation in an incorrect location in a module. This is accomplished by cutting a pair of slots in the edge of each PC board and installing a pair of plastic keys into the edge connector on the Motherboard. In order for a board to be installed correctly, the position of the plastic keys in the connector must align with the slots cut into the edge of the PC board. The new Auxiliary I/O board is keyed differently than the existing Auxiliary I/O board. Therefore, the keying must be changed before the new Auxiliary board can be installed. Each plastic key is located in one of 16 key positions (see the figure in Table D2). Although a key could be installed between each contact of the connector, the numerical key positions are defined by skipping pairs of contacts. For example, key position 1 is the second location from the bottom of the connector, position 2 is the fourth position, etc.
P2160AC, Rev. Mar/09 D1 Alstom Signaling Inc.
The plastic keys are easily removed/installed using small needle nose pliers. Use the procedure provided in Table D2 to locate the keys into the new positions: Table D2. Key Removal and Installation Procedure Step 1 Action If the new field wiring has not been installed, remove the old field wiring from the East and West AUX+ & AUX- AAR terminals. This prevents any possibility of damaging the new board. Remove the existing Auxiliary I/O board, plus the board on either side (this makes the keys more accessible). Using the needle nose pliers, move each of the two keys to the new positions, 2 & 11. Key position 2 is between contacts 4 and 5, position 11 is between contacts 22 and 23.
KEY POSITION
2 3
KEY
4 5
Install the new Auxiliary I/O III board, insuring that the keys are in the correct position. Replace the boards that were removed to gain access to the keys.
The new Auxiliary I/O III board includes the following LEDs to monitor the auxiliary inputs and outputs.
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Inputs (two large LEDs set back from the edge of the board, starting from the top): W AUX: On when the West Auxiliary input is energized. E AUX: On when the East Auxiliary input is energized.
Outputs (8 small LEDs at the bottom of the front edge, starting from the top): W CODE: On when the West CODE 1 relay drive is energized (Intermediate, Repeater, Switch Lock only). E CODE: On when the East CODE 1 relay drive is energized (Intermediate, Repeater, Switch Lock only). WDTA: On when the West double track approach lighting output is energized (Intermediate only). EDTA: On when the East double track approach lighting output is energized (Intermediate only). WC250: Flashing when the West 250 Hz cab signal output is coding. EC250: Flashing when the East 250 Hz cab signal output is coding.
WC100: Flashing when the West 100 Hz cab signal output is coding. EC100: Flashing when the East 100 Hz cab signal output is coding.
D.3. AAR TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS The following are descriptions of the AAR terminal assignments when the new Auxiliary I/O III board is installed. The new function names are shown in brackets [ ].
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D.3.1.
Control Point Module AAR Terminal Assignments
Terminal TB2-9 Terminal Name: E CAB [EC100]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East 100 Hz cab signal output. Connect this terminal to the CAB terminal of the 100 Hz cab signal unit (TB2-5) for the east track circuit.
Terminal TB3-10 Terminal Name: E AUX- [EC250]
Terminal TB3-9 Terminal Name: E AUX+ [E AUX]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the E RLY+ terminal (TB1-13) to energize the East Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB2-8 Terminal Name: W CAB [WC100]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West 100 Hz cab signal output. Connect this terminal to the CAB terminal of the 100 Hz cab signal unit (TB2-5) for the west track circuit.
Terminal TB3-8 Terminal Name: W AUX- [WC250]
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Terminal TB3-7 Terminal Name: W AUX+ [W AUX]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the W RLY+ terminal (TB1-4) to energize the West Auxiliary input. Intermediate Module AAR Terminal Assignments
D.3.2.
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the E LAMP+ terminal (TB1-10) to energize the East Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB3-12 Terminal Name: E EXO [EDTA]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Double Track Approach Lighting (EDTA) input/output. Connect this terminal to the E EXO terminal of another Intermediate unit to provide double track approach lighting for the east track circuits. The East LAMP+ terminals (TB1-10) of both units must also be connected.
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Terminal TB3-11 Terminal Name: E EXI [E CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the East. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to E LAMP+ (TB1-10).
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the W LAMP+ terminal (TB1-7) to energize the West Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB3-5 Terminal Name: W EXO [WDTA]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Double Track Approach Lighting (WDTA) input/output. Connect this terminal to the W EXO terminal of another Intermediate unit to provide double track approach lighting for the west track circuits. The West LAMP+ terminals (TB17) of both units must also be connected.
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Terminal TB3-4 Terminal Name: W EXI [W CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the West. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to W LAMP+ (TB1-7). Switch Lock Module AAR Terminal Assignments
D.3.3.
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the +VPC terminal (TB1-7) to energize the East Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB2-13 Terminal Name: E EXI [E CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the East. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to +VPC (TB1-7).
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Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the +VPC terminal (TB1-7) to energize the West Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB2-9 Terminal Name: W EXI [W CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the West. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to +VPC (TB1-7).
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D.3.4.
Repeater Module AAR Terminal Assignments
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the E RLY+ terminal (TB1-13) to energize the East Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB2-10 Terminal Name: E CNT2 [E CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the East Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the East. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to E RLY+ (TB1-13).
D9
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Auxiliary input. This is a single wire input. Connect this terminal to the W RLY+ terminal (TB1-4) to energize the West Auxiliary input.
Terminal TB2-7 Terminal Name: W CNT4 [W CODE]
Terminal Function: The new function of this terminal is the West Track Relay (CODE 1) output. This output is energized when CODE 1 is decoded from the West. Connect the negative side of the relay to this terminal. Connect the positive side of the relay to W RLY+ (TB1-4).
D10
Conversion of Genrakode From Coded DC to Coded AC Operation
E. APPENDIX E CONVERSION OF GENRAKODE FROM CODED DC TO CODED AC OPERATION

E.1. GENERAL This Appendix provides a procedure to convert GENRAKODE coded DC operation (non-electrified territory) to coded AC operation (electrified territory). These instructions address the hardware configuration of the Genrakode modules only, and do not address the software or field wiring changes that are also required. E.2. CONVERSION FROM CODED DC TO CODED AC The conversion process requires the removal and replacement of two types of printed circuit boards. The Receiver/Converter Board, (59473-833-01) is replaced by the Receiver Board (31166-040-01). The Auxiliary I/O Board (59473-837-01) is replaced by a new version Auxiliary Board (31166-043-01).
Table E1 identifies the location of the Receiver/Converter and Auxiliary I/O boards for each module type. Note that all modules except the East Only and West Only Control Point modules utilize two Receiver/Converter boards and one Auxiliary I/O board. The East Only and West Only Control Point modules utilize one Receiver/Converter board and one Auxiliary I/O board. The printed circuit board locations (PC) are identified numerically, with the first position (PC 1) being the left most position when viewing the module from the front. Table E1. Location of Receiver/Converter and Auxiliary I/O Boards Module Type Control Point, East Control Point, West Control Point, Dual Intermediate Switch Lock Repeater Part Number 27359-15-05 27359-15-06 27359-15-04 27359-16-ALL 27359-17-ALL 27359-18-ALL Aux I/O Position PC 6 PC 6 PC 6 PC 5 PC 5 PC 6 Rec/Conv Position PC 10 PC 1 PC 1, PC 10 PC 1, PC 9 PC 1, PC 9 PC 1, PC 10
E1
Each printed circuit board is mechanically keyed to prevent installation in an incorrect location in a module. This is accomplished by cutting a pair of slots in the edge of each PC board and installing a pair of plastic keys into the edge connector on the Motherboard. To allow a board to be installed correctly, the position of the plastic keys in the connector must align with the slots cut into the edge of the PC board. The new boards are keyed differently than the existing boards. Therefore, the keying must be changed before the new boards can be installed. Each plastic key is located in one of 16 key positions (see the figure in Table E2). Although a key could be installed between each contact of the connector, the numerical key positions are defined by skipping pairs of contacts. For example, key position 1 is the second location from the bottom of the connector, position 2 is the fourth position, etc. The plastic keys are easily removed/installed using small needle nose pliers. Follow the procedure in Table E1 to locate the keys into the new positions.
E2
Table E2. Genrakode DC to AC Conversion Procedure Step 1 2 Action Remove the existing boards to be replaced, plus the board on either side (this makes the keys more accessible). Using the needle nose pliers, move each of the two keys to the new positions. The new Receiver board key positions are 3 & 5 (the old positions were 1 & 3). The new Auxiliary board key positions are 2 & 11 (the old positions were 1 & 8).
KEY POSITION
KEY
4 5
Install the new boards, insuring that the keys are in the correct position. Replace the boards that were removed to gain access to the keys.
E3
E4
Typical Application Circuits
F. APPENDIX F TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS

F.1. GENERAL This Appendix provides examples of typical Genrakode application circuits.
F1
CONTROL POINT W 156 Hz TIM

TB1-1 TB1-2 WEST TK + TB1-3 WEST TK EAST TK TB1-15 EAST TK + TK + TB1-2 TK TB1-3 100% EQU+ TB1-4 80% EQUTB1-5 50% TB1-6 25% N TB2-5 TB1-5 25% TB1-6 TB3-8 W AUXTB2-2 W HR
QTR 3B 3C 3D
TB2-4 GKODE+ TB2-3 GKODE-
TB1-14
TO TRACK W
#6
N12-1
B12-1
N12-1
N12-1
B12-1
B12-1

C125R 3B 3A 3D
N12-1
Figure F1. Typical Control Point Application
F2
B12-1 W CNT 7 TB2-7 W CNT 4 TB2-5 W CNT2 TB1-6 W CNT 6 TB3-4 TB2-4 VPC
AL45R 3B 3A 3D

W 100 Hz CSM
TB2-1 TK + TB1-1 TK TB2-4 VPC TB1-4 W RLY+ TB2-8 W CAB E CAB TB2-9 E RLY+ TB2-5 CAB TB1-13 TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% B TB2-6 TB2-6 TB1-7
ADR AHR HOPR ESR
TB2-1 GKODE+ TB2-3 GKODEW AUX+ E AUX+ TB3-7 TB3-10
TB2-2
TB2-2
TRACK INTERFACE MODULE CAB SIGNAL MODULE

N B
TB1-4 50%
GENRAKODE CONTROL POINT
RWSR
W 250 Hz CSM
TB2-2 GKODE+
F2R 3B 3C 3D 3A
3A
TB3-2 W C2 RLY TB3-3 W C3 RLY
AHR
TB2-1
TK + TB2-3 GKODE-
E2SR
NWS2
TB1-1
TK -
TB1-8 W C4 RLY TB2-3 W C7 RLY TB3-1 W C1 RLY TB1-1 W CNT 8 TB3-6 W CNT 1 TB3-5 W REF TB1-16 B N
FSR
TB1-2 100% TB2-5 CAB

3C
TB1-3 80%
TB1-4 50% N B
3C
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
TB1-5 25% TB1-6

TPR 3B 3C 3A 3D
TB2-6
INTERMEDIATE UNIT W 156 Hz TIM

TB1-1 TB1-2 TK + GKODE+
#6
E 156 Hz TIM
TB1-14 TB2-4 TB1-1 EAST TK + TB1-3 WEST TK GKODEEAST TK TB1-15 TB2-3 TB1-2 TK -
TB2-4 GKODE+ TB2-3 GKODEWEST TK +
TO TRACK W TB1-2
TK +
#6
TO TRACK E
TK -
N12-1
B12-1
B12-1
N12-1
B12-1
B12-1
W 250 Hz CSM
TB2-4 B LAMP 1W TB2-5 LAMP 2W TB2-6 LAMP 3W TB1-4 LAMP 4W TB1-5 B TB2-6 LAMP 5W TB1-6 N12-1 B12-1 LAMP 6W TB1-1 B N LAMP 2E TB2-13 LAMP 3E TB1-11 LAMP 4E TB1-12 LAMP 5E TB1-13 LAMP 6E TB1-16 F E D TB2-12 C LAMP 1E TB2-11 TB2-1 TB2-2 GKODE+ TB2-3 TB1-1 GKODETB2-4 VPC TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB1-4 50% N TB1-6 TB1-5 25% TB2-5 CAB TK TK +
E 250 Hz CSM
TB2-2 GKODE+ TB2-3 GKODETB2-4 VPC TB2-5 CAB TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB1-1 TK B 1.5 EA-Y C 1.5 D EA-R TB2-1 TK + EA-G
N12-1
B12-1
N12-1
B12-1
N12-1
Figure F2. Typical Intermediate Application
F3
W AUXE AUX-
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
CAB SIGNAL MODULE

B TB2-6 N
N12-1

TB1-3 TB2-1 EQU+ TB1-4 TB2-2 EQUTB1-5 A TB2-5 CAB TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB1-4 50% B TB2-6 TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% B TB2-6 TB1-5 25% TB1-6 TB3-8 TB3-10 TB2-6 TB2-6 N N B B TB1-4 50% TB2-5 CAB TB3-6 TB3-13 E CAB W CAB WEST LAMP+ EAST LAMP+ TB2-4 VPC TB2-4 VPC TB1-7 TB1-10 TK TB1-1 TB1-1 TK W AUX+ TB2-3 GKODEE AUX+ TB2-3 GKODETK + EQU+ TB1-4 TB2-2 EQUTB1-5 50% 80% TB2-2 GKODE+ TB3-7 TB3-9 TB2-2 GKODE+ TB2-1 TB2-1 TK + TB2-1
W 100 Hz CSM E 100 Hz CSM
TB1-3 100%
100%
80%
50%
TB1-6

N

N TB2-5
25%
CAB SIGNAL MODULE GENRAKODE INTERMEDIATE MODULE
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
TB1-6 25%
TB2-5
TB1-5 25% TB1-6
TB1-4 50% TB1-5 25% TB1-6 E
1.5 EB-G
1.5 F 1.5 A
EB-R
REPEATER UNIT E 156 Hz TIM

TB1-2 TB1-14 TK +
# 6
W 156 Hz TIM
TB2-4 GKODE + TB2-3 GKODEWEST TK GKODEEAST TK TB1-3 TB1-15 TB2-3 TB1-2 TK WEST TK + EAST TK + GKODE + TB2-4 TB1-1
TB1-1
TO TRACK W
TK +
# 6
TO TRACK E
TB1-2
TK -
N12-1
B12-1
B12-1
N12-1
B12-1
N12-1
B12-1
W 250 Hz CSM
TB2-1 TK + TB1-1 TK TB2-4 VPC TB2-5 CAB TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB1-4 50% N TB2-6 B TB1-5 25% TB1-6 TB2-3 GKODEW AUXE AUXTB2-2 GKODE+ TB3-8 TB3-10
E 250 Hz CSM
TB2-2 GKODE+ TB2-3 GKODETB2-4 VPC TB2-5 CAB TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB2-1 TK +
N12-1
N12-1
B12-1
B12-1
B12-1
N12-1
N12-1

W 100 Hz CSM
TB2-1 EQU+ W AUX+ TB2-3 GKODETB1-1 TK E AUX+ TB2-2 EQUTB2-4 VPC W RLY+ E RLY+ TB2-8 TB2-9 E CAB W CAB TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% TB1-4 50% TB1-5 25% TB1-6 B TB2-6 N TB2-6 TB2-5 CAB TB1-4 TB1-13 TB2-4 VPC TK TB1-1 TB2-3 GKODETK + TB2-2 GKODE+ TB3-7 EQU + TB2-2 EQUTB1-5 50% TB3-9 TB2-2 GKODE+ TB2-1 TB2-1 TK + TB2-1
E 100 Hz CSM
TB1-3 100%
TB1-3
100%
TB1-4
TB1-4 80%
80%
TB1-5 TB1-2 100% TB1-3 80% B TB2-6 N TB1-5 25% TB1-6 TB2-6 B B TB1-4 50% TB2-5 CAB
50%
TB1-6

N

N TB2-5
TB1-6 25%
25%
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
TB2-5
GENRAKODE REPEATER MODULE
Figure F3. Typical Repeater Application

TB1-1 TK -
F4
CAB SIGNAL MODULE
B TB1-1 TB1-16
CAB SIGNAL MODULE

N TB2-6 TB1-6
TB1-4 50% TB1-5 25%
Power Substation
Termination bonds at insulated joints are 1 Ohm
Intrm.
Rptr.
Rptr.
Rptr.
Figure F4. Typical AC Track Circuit Arrangement

Insulated joint Drain Bonds 4 Ohm Cross Bond
F5
Rptr.
Intrm.
Rptr.
Rptr.
Track Circuit 2
Track Circuit 1
Track Circuit 3
Track Circuit 4
Track Circuit 5
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Track Maintenance Log
G. APPENDIX G TRACK MAINTENANCE LOG
G1
Facility:___________________________________________________ Location:___________________________________________________ Track Length (Ft):____________________________________________ Type of Rail: Bonded Welded

Rcvr Bd. Voltage Name Date (VDC) (%) Transmitte r Tap Setting Comments
Battery Voltage
Rcv Rail Voltage (VRMS)
(VDC)
Transmi t Rail Voltage (VRMS)
Switch Lock Overlay Volts (VRMS)
Track Maintenance Log
G2
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1. SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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Track Interface Module 156 Hz

Track Interface Module 156 Hz

Cab Signal Module 100 Hz

Cab Signal Module 250 Hz

Contol Point, Intermediate, Repeater, or Switch Lock Module

Cab Signal Module 100 Hz

Cab Signal Module 250 Hz

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Some Conventions Used In This Manual

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1.5.1. Board: Circuit: Function:

Where Used: Description:

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