WHAT IS MICROPROCESSOR

Microprocessor is a chip contains integrated circuit,

which receives the signals from the operator, process and
gives the output .

Microprocessor (µP) controls the entire loco through 4

systems:

1. Excitation control system

2. Propulsion control system

3. Battery charging control system

4. Speed control system

 MEP-660 LOCOMOTIVE
CONTROL SYSTEM

Governor

Diesel Traction Rectifier Power Traction

Engine Alternator Panel Contactors Motors

Aux.Gen. Exciter
Excitation Propulsio
Control
MICRO n Control
PROCESSOR
CONTROL
AG SYSTEM
Engine
Control Control
 TYPES OF MICROPROCESSOR LOCOS

There are two types of microprocessor

locomotives in south central railway.

1. MEDHA MICROPROCESSOR

2. G.E MICROPROCESSOR

MEDHA MICROPROCESSOR

List of Items Removed

1. Rotating machines:
Axle Driven Alternator
Tacho generator
List of Items Removed

2.Control Panels:
Excitation Control Panel (EXCP)
Engine Control Panel (ECP)
Voltage Regulator Panel (VRP)
Transition Regulator Panel (TRP)

3.Resistor Panels:
Wheel slip resistor panel (WSRR1 & 2)
Wheel slip control resistors WR8, WR9 & WR10
Oscillator Voltage Dividing panel (OVDR)
Generator Voltage Dividing panel (GVDR/VDP)
Tacho generator load resistor panel (TGLR)
Braking limiting resistor panel (BKER1 & 2)
4.Relays: Out of 23 relays 13 relays are
eliminated & 10 relays retained.

s. no Retained relays
DMR DMR
1
2 ERR Renamed as SANDER
3 BSR Renamed as ALRTRB
4 CVR Renamed as CMR

5 TR Renamed as SLBR/FSR

6 SR SR

7 BKR1

8 BKR2

9 BKR3
10 ALR1 AFLR
11 ALR2
12 ALR3
13 Timer Relay

14 WSR1
15 WSR2
16 WSR3
17 GR1
18 GR2
19 GFOLR
20 CKR1 Renamed as AGPR
21 CKR2 Renamed as EXPR
22 TDR
23 MVR MVR
5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS REMOVED
Transition Excitation Transformer (TET)

Armature Current control reactor (ACCR)

Stabilizing panel (Stab. Panel)

Voltage regulator current limiting shunt (VRCLS)

Load ammeter shunt (LAS)

Engine Temperature Switches – TS1, TS2, TS3

and ETS
 DRIVER‟S CABIN
DISPLAY
BREAKERS INDICATION UNIT
PANEL Start/stop
P.B

ALERTER
LAMP ECS

Load meter

Throttle
NEWLY PROVIDED ITEMS
Circuit Breakers:
The nomenclatures of all the breakers and
switches are almost all same as conventional
WDG3A locomotive.

DEB DEB MB2 MB1

RBB LPB1 LPB2 DLCB HLPB (Eng) (Car) CEB RFCB PLPB FPB MPCB AGFB

Additional Breakers
Keep Always ON
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Existing Breakers
Lighting Circuit Breakers
LPB1, LPB2, HLPB, DLCB
MB1 – Main Breaker 1
MB2 – Main Breaker 2
AGFB - Auxiliary Generator Field Breaker
MFPB1&2 - Master Fuel Pump Breakers
MCB1&2 - Master Control Breakers
FPB – Fuel Pump Breaker
CEB – Crankcase Exhauster Breaker
DEB (Eng) - Dust Exhauster Breaker (Eng. Side)
DEB (Carb) - Dust Exhauster Breaker (Carb. Side)
RBB - Rectifier Blower Breaker
RFCB - Radiator Fan Clutch Breaker (ERF)
 Extra (New) Breakers

 MPCB - Microprocessor circuit breaker

 PLPB - Pre lubrication Pump Breaker

DO not switch OFF MPCB

Switch OFF MCB1 & MCB2
while cranking.
 EXTRA (NEW )SWITCHES:
1. Tractive Effort Limit Switch

 „TE LIMIT‟ switch provided on

the CB panel near the
compartment light switches.
 For normal working keep this
switch in „NORMAL‟ position.
 To limit Tractive effort keep this
switch in „LIMIT‟ position.

WITH TE LIMIT SWITCH IN „LIMIT‟

POSITION WHEN NOT REQUIRED
MAY RESULT IN STALLING OF TRAIN.
2. MOTOR CUTOUT SWITCHES

 Conventional Rotary type

motor cut out switch is
replaced with 6 individual
toggle switches
MCOS1, MCOS2, MCOS3,
MCOS4, MCOS5 & MCOS6.
 These switches are located
inside the control panel behind
the left side door.
 Normally all these switches are
in ON (down) position.
 Loco Pilot can switch OFF the
required MCOS switches up to
5 at a time.

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SENSOR S & LOCATION

Current sensors(14) --- provided at front panel

Voltage sensors (5) --- provided at back panel
Temperature sensors(3) --- Two provided in Expresser room and
one is provided in back panel
Pressure sensors(5) --- provided at nose compartment
Speed sensors(7) --- six connected to each TM and one
connected (ESS) to left cam gear cover

ENGINE SPEED SENSOR

(ESS)
 GR1&2 Cut VCD RELAYS CONTROL
out switch Isolation UNIT
switch
ADBS
4 No.s

MICRO PROCESSOR FRONT PANNEL

 MICRO PROCESSOR CONTROL UNIT

•This is the main control equipment in the Microprocessor

control system.

•This is located at the Front panel in the place of ECP.

•The total control system is functionally divided into

different modules.

•These modules are dustproof & plug in type cards for easy
replacement.

•The connectors of these modules are unique. They can not

be inserted at wrong place.

•It is having 19 cards.

 MEDHA MICRO PROCESSOR DISPLAY UNIT

It is provided at left side of ECS switch on the control panel.

Display unit is the main interface between the user and the
equipment.
It displays group wise parameters of the locomotive as selected
by driver/ user.
It displays fault messages.
Digital inputs and outputs can be tested through the unit.
 Main Menu
1). Faults
2). Display Mode
3). Test Mode
4). Exit

Faults - Submenu
1. View Faults
2. Clear Faults
 View Faults - Submenu
The registered Faults at run time will be
displayed. User can navigate through the
faults using down arrow till the following
message is displayed.
‘No More Faults. Press Menu Key to exit.’

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 Clear Faults - Submenu
Use ‘0’ key to Clear
The registered Faults at run time will
be displayed. User can navigate
through the faults using down arrow
key and clear the faults by pressing
„0‟ key. Till the following message is
displayed
No More Faults. Press Menu Key to exit
Depending upon the level of the fault the
display prompts pass code for some
faults to clear them. After entering the
valid pass code, the fault can be cleared.
 Display Mode Submenu
MENU
1. Excitation 5. Driver Display
2. Auxiliary 6. MCBG status
3. Wheel Slip 7. Collective Data
4. Mixed 8. Digital inputs
 Display Mode Submenu
MENU
9. Digital Outputs
10. HP status

Test Mode
NOT APPLICABLE TO LOCO PILOTS
 DRIVER DISPLAY

The Driver default display has got three screens.

1. IDLE Screen
2. Motoring Screen
3. Braking Screen

Respective screens are changed automatically based

on the control stand signals while the locomotive
operation is being set by the Driver.

In each screen relative parameters are displayed as

shown below.
 1. IDLE SCREEN
Notch xxxx Engine RPM xxxx Kmph xxx.x
LOT xxx.x VCD Countr xxxxx Gross HP xxxx
BA Amps +xxx BA Volts xx.x EngTemp xx.x
LOP xxx LOCO STATUS xxx EXCITATION STATUS

2. MOTORING SCREEN.
Notch xxxx Engine RPM xxxx Kmph xxx.x
TA Amps xxx TA Volts xxxxx Gross HP xxxx
BA Amps +xxx AG Volts xx.x EngTemp xx.x
TM Amps xx.x LOCO STATUS xxx EXCITATION STATUS

3. BRAKING SCREEN

Dyn. Braking EngineRPM xxxx Kmph xxx.x

TM Field Amps xxx Brake KW xxxx
TM Arm Amps xx.x EngTemp xx.x
BKCP xxx% LOCO STATUS EXCITATION STATUS
 ADB(Analog distribution box)

There are 4 Analog Distribution Boxes.

These are located at Front panel in the place of VRP/TRP.

Each ADB Unit generates isolated low voltage source

required for the sensors connected to it from the locomotive
control voltage of 72V.

Each ADB can handle 8 analog inputs from various sensors

and transmit them to the Control unit.
 RDB(RPM Distribution box)

•RPM Distribution Unit is similar to the Analog Distribution

Unit but handles RPM signals.

•This is located at Front panel in the place of VRP/TRP.

•All the six traction motor RPM sensors are connected to

this RDB.
 ADDITIONAL FEATURES WITH MEP-660
1. Limitation of Power to 4th notch with Failure of Dust Exhauster Breakers:
Failure of dust exhauster motors clog the filters and Quantity of inlet air is reduced.
Hence the power is limited to 4th notch along with a warning message if the notch
above 4th notch.

2. Limitation of Power to 4th notch with Failure of RBB or Diode HOT:

Failure of RBB result in no cooling to power rectifier. Similarly if amount of cooling to
Rectifier diodes is less due to ay reasons the diodes become HOT. In order to
safeguard the power rectifier the engine power is restricted to 4th notch.

3. Cold Engine based loading:

Soon after cranking, the engine speed is restricted based on the lube oil temperature
till the lube oil temperature is raised up to 60 deg.cent. To improve lubrication.

4. Power De-ration from T3 setting to T4 setting (90 to 95 deg.Cent.)

The engine power is de-rated by 20% of the notch power for every degree raise from
90 deg. Onwards.

5. 8th notch RPM at hottest Temperature

When the Engine temperature reached to T4 setting (95 Deg. Cen.), Engine RPM is
raised to 8th notch automatically by cutting of power for faster cooling of engine.
6.LOW IDLE FEATURE:

When the locomotive is in IDLE for more than 10 minutes, the

engine RPM is reduced to 350 by energising AV and DV for reducing
the fuel oil consumption. This is posssible only with governors
having this option.

7.Built in Auto switching ON Flasher lights with Simplified circuit.

8.Self Load box Testing:

9.Ambient temperature based battery charging.

10.Event recorder

11.Prelubrication

12.MULTI RESET VIGILANCE CONTROL DEVICE:

One VCD reset push button is provided on the control desk near
Master handle.
 MULTI RESET VIGILANCE CONTROL DEVICE

WHY VCD?

To stop the train, If driver is INCAPACITATED.

An intelligent vigilance control device with multi-reset feature has
been provided to stop the train if the driver is incapacitated.

􀂊 The device alerts the driver for every 60 seconds before stopping
train. If the driver is not alert / incapacitated, VCD applies there by
Engine will come to Idle and penalty brakes will be applied and the
train stops.

􀂊 One VCD alerting lamp provided on each control desk near LED
indication panel.

􀂊 One VCD reset push button is provided on the control desk near
master handle.
VCD disable unit is provided in the Control Panel.
Penalty brake application Valve is provided in nose
compartment.

VCD STARTS FUNCTION

Soon after circuit breakers MB1, MB2, MPCB, MFPB1,

MFPB2, MCB1 &MCB2 are switched ON and
BCP is less than 2.1 Kg. / Sq.cm.
VCD DOES NOT FUNCTION

If BCP is more than 2.1 Kg./Sq.cm. and Loco speed is zero.

What VCD do before Penalty Brakes

VCD alerts the driver once in every 60 seconds through a Blinking
LED,
if none of the following activities are performed with in 60 sec.
􀂊 Increase / Decrease notch
􀂄 Application / Release of A9
􀂄 Application / release of DB
􀂄 Change of DB level.
􀂄 Operation of GF switches
􀂄 Change of RH position.
􀂄 Operation of Horn buttons
􀂄 Operation of Sander buttons
􀂄 Pressing of VCD reset button

What Driver has to do

Perform any of the following loco operations as required or Press
VCD
RESET button to suppress warning lamp.
What if Driver does not respond to VCD warnings

􀂄 The Blinking LED continues for 17 seconds.

􀂄 After 17 seconds, a buzzer is switched ON along with Blinking LED.
􀂄 A message „ 2019 - VCD time out. Press VCD reset switch‟ is displayed
on the screen.
􀂄 The blinking LED and buzzer continues for another 17 seconds.

What if Driver does not respond up to 94 seconds

The MEP-660 assumes that the driver is dead / incapacitated and applies
Penalty Brakes after 94 (60+17+17) seconds and the following changes tak
place in the locomotive.
1. A message „2301 - VCD Applied Penalty Brakes‟ will be displayed on
the Display Panel.
2. VCD counter is increased by 1.
3. Buzzer is switched OFF
4. LED continue to blink for another 35sec.
5. BP is reduced to 2.8 Kg./Sq.cm
6. Loco / Formation brakes are applied
7. Engine speed is brought to IDLE.
8. GF power contactor is dropped out.
9. Power contactors are dropped out after Master handle brought to IDLE.
FOR RELEASING THE PENALTY BRAKES:

1. Bring the Throttle to IDLE.

2. Wait till the blinking LED is OFF.
3. Wait till the Loco speed is reduced to zero.
4. Press VCD RESET button.

WHILE WAITING FOR SIGNAL IN THE YARD

Apply loco brakes with SA9 to suppress VCD function. Ensure

BCP is more
than 2.1 kg./Sq.cm.

NOTE:
• Always press „VCD reset‟ switch whenever „VCD LED‟ is
blinking.
• Don‟t forget to apply loco brakes while loco is in stand
THE µP LOCOMOTIVE IS WORKING AS REAR LOCOMOTIV
IN MU OPERATION:

1. While the locomotive is working as rear loco in MU operation, the VCD

is not required.
2. The circuit breakers MCB1 and MCB2, which are available on control
desks of Rear Loco, should be switched off after making MU set up.
3. The VCD function is automatically isolated in rear loco and the display
shows „VCD in MU‟ message in the 4th line indicating the status of the VCD.
4. otherwise – What happens ?
5. Rear loco does not respond to lead loco signals.
VCD counter:
An incrementing counter by name „VCD Counter‟ is added in the display
screen. This parameter is visible only when the loco is in idle position. The
count is incremented by one as and when the VCD applies penalty brake
indicating that the driver is not alert.

NOTE: Please note the reading of this „VCD Counter‟ on the display unit and
record the same in the driver‟s logbook while taking over charge of the
locomotive.
 TO ISOLATE VCD

1. In case of continuous penalty brake application due to any reason,

then Break the glass and switch off the VCD disable switch provided
in the control panel to disable VCD function.

2. The MEP-660 records a message „Operator disabled VCD‟ in the

fault log with date and time.

BP dropping continuously through” VCD” magnet valve

Close the cut out cock side of the „VCD magnet valve‟ if air is leaking
from the VCD magnet valve.

Warning:

After Closing VCD coc, even though VCD applies penalty Loco
brakes will not come but Engine will come to Idle.
 INDICATIONS ON CONTROL DESK

SAFETY ALARM INDICATIONS CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL

Indication A.G.Fail
Reasons for Aux. Generator failed to develop voltage and Batteries are
indication not charging.
Message A warning message
“2000 - No Battery charging due to major faults”
is displayed on the screen with buzzer for 30 seconds for
every 10 minutes as long as battery voltage is greater than
60V.
Action by Loco Check for tripped AGFB and MB1 breakers.
Pilot Check for tightness of ESS connector at ESS.
Indication A.G.Fail

Reasons for Aux. Generator failed to develop voltage and

indication Batteries are not charging.
Message Actually there are different faults for batteries
not charging. A relevant message concerned
to the fault is logged first. After logging the
fault message, the above message is
displayed to driver as warning since loco is
running on batteries.

1062 – Battery voltage is high

1063 – AG field drive short
1141 – AG output high fault
1142 – Battery charging current high
1143 – AG output over current fault
1144 – AG field over current
1145 – AG output open circuit fault
1146 – AG field circuit open or short
Indication A.G.Fail

Reasons Aux. Generator failed to develop voltage and

for Batteries are not charging.
indication

Message If the voltage is less than 60V, a warning message

„„1061 - Battery Voltage is Low. Warning: Loco
may stall‟ with buzzer sound for 30 seconds for
every 10 minutes.

Action by Check for tripped AGFB and MB1 breakers.

Loco Pilot Check for tightness of ESS connector at ESS.

Reset
message
Indication CK TIP WELD

Reasons Main tips of Cranking contactor CK1/CK2/CK3 got

for welded.
indication
Message “1029 – Cranking Contactor CK Stuck Closed.
Restrictions: Motoring Prohibited. Dynamic Brake
Prohibited”Alarm gong switched on continuously.

Action by Normally at the end of each cranking this indication

Loco Pilot glows for about 1.5 seconds. If the indication does not
stop after 2 to 3 seconds, check up for any welding of
CK1/CK2/CK3 tips.
Shutdown the engine. Open battery Knife switch.
Separate the welded tips with a wooden stick. After the
tips are separated, Alarm bell stops and the reset
message is displayed.
Reset Cranking contactor stuck closed FAULT RECOVERED.s
message
Indication CK TIP WELD

Reasons for Main tips of Cranking contactor CK1/CK2/CK3

indication got welded.

Message In case engine did not crank but cranking tips of

any cranking contactor CK1/CK2/CK3, are
welded and the driver tries to re-crank without
noticing the above warnings, a second message
will be displayed
“2029 - Cranking Contactor Stuck Closed.
Restrictions: Cranking Prohibited.”
5 Sec. buzzer will be given

Action by Loco Open battery Knife switch. Separate the welded

Pilot tips with a wooden stick. After the tips are
separated, Alarm bell stops and the reset
message is displayed.

Reset message Cranking contactor stuck closed FAULT

RECOVERED.
Indication Over Load

Reasons for Tr. Alternator Field current is more than 280 Amps.
indication

Message “1027-Alternator Field over current FAULT.

Restrictions: motoring prohibited dynamic brake
prohibited”
Alarm gong switched on for 30 seconds.

Action by Bring throttle to IDLE. The fault is reset

Loco Pilot automatically. Reset message is displayed. Trouble
shoot as per GFOLR trip in normal WDG3A
locomotives.

Reset Alternator field over current reset for 5 seconds.

Message
Over load Fault
If the fault is existing,
The fault is logged again.
Auto reset is permitted up to 3 times
within 1 hour.
There after manual reset has to be
done.
If the fault is occurred more than 3
times contact shed for further advice.
Do not forget to write in the repair
book.
Indication DEB (Eng)
Reasons for DEB (Eng) circuit breaker tripped / Switched OFF.
indication
Message “1155 - DEB Engine Breaker Off.”
Alarm gong switched on for 30 seconds.

Action by Loco Check up any problem with motor and trouble shoot as per tripped
Pilot breaker in WDG3A. Switch ON the DEB (Eng) circuit breaker.
Reset “DEB engine breaker on now Breaker fault recovered” for 5
Message seconds.
Indication DEB (Car)
Reasons for DEB (Car) circuit breaker tripped / Switched OFF.
indication
Message “1156 - DEB Car body Breaker Off.”
Alarm gong switched on for 30 seconds.
Action by Loco Check up any problem with motor and trouble shoot as per tripped
Pilot breaker in WDG3A. Switch ON the DEB (Car) circuit breaker.
Reset “DEB car body breaker on now Breaker fault recovered” for 5
Message seconds.
Indication CEB Fail

Reasons CEB circuit breaker tripped / Switched OFF.

for
indication

Message “2022 - Switch ON CEB Breaker” with buzzer sound.

after 25 seconds.
If the CEB breaker is not switched ON with in 30
minutes, A message “CEB Breaker OFF”is logged in
fault data.

Action by Check up any problem with motor and trouble shoot

Loco Pilot as per tripped breaker in WDG3A. Switch ON the CEB
circuit breaker.

Reset
Message
Indication Low Lube Oil

Reasons LLOB in Woodward Governor tripped.

for
indication

Message „1005 –LLOB trip – Reset plunger. Restrictions:

Cranking Prohibited‟‟
Alarm bell is switched ON continuously till LLOB is
reset.
The fault code is 1004 if the “LLOB tripped in Engine
OFF” condition.
If the fault is existing the fault is logged again.
Action by Reset LLOB in Gov. Reset fault as per the reset
Loco Pilot procedure or wait for 20 seconds after LLOB is reset
till the system recovers from fault.
Re crank after the above reset.
Reset
Message
Indication HOT Engine

Reasons for Water temperature is more than 90o C

indication

Message “2008 - Warning: ENGINE Temperature High. Reduce

Power” for 5 seconds.
Alarm bell is switched ON continuously till
temperature is less than 85o C.

Action by If possible do fast pumping manually. Otherwise

Loco Pilot Power is de-rated by 20% per every degree of
temperature raise from 90oC onwards.
Driver can work with reduced power up to 95o C.

Reset -
Message
Indication HOT Engine

Reasons Water temperature is more than 95º C

for
indication
Message “1006 - HOT ENGINE. Can‟t Power UP. Restrictions: Motoring
Prohibited Dynamic Brake Prohibited”
Along with buzzer continuously in addition to alarm bell.
GF and power contactors are dropped out. Engine RPM is
automatically raised to 8th notch irrespective of notch
position.
If reset button is pressed or after 30 seconds
“2026 - HOT ENGINE. Can‟t Power UP
Restrictions: Engine is running at 8th notch. Motoring
Prohibited. Dynamic Brake Prohibited.“ along with buzzer.

Action by Apply train brakes. Wait till the water temperature is reduced
Loco Pilot below 90oC. Bring the master handle to IDLE. Engine speed
reduces to IDLE automatically. Buzzer and message stops.

Reset
Message
Indication Ground LED

Reasons for TANGI detected power circuit is grounded.

indication

Message “1007 - Power Circuit Ground. Restrictions: Motoring

Prohibited. Dynamic Brake Prohibited. Engine IDLE”
with continuous alarm bell till throttle is brought to
IDLE.Power is cut off. Engine RPM is brought to IDLE.
Power contactors and GF are dropped out.

Action by Bring the throttle to IDLE and wait for 15 Sec.

Loco Pilot The fault is cleared automatically.
PERFORM THE CHECKS AS PER THE CONVENTIONAL
WDG3A LOCO.

Reset Power circuit ground fault recovered for 5 seconds.

Message
Indication Wheel Slip LED

Reasons MEP 660 sensed difference of wheel RPM and one of the
for wheel is physically slipping from track. Power is
indication reduced to 85%.

Message Sander relay operated. Auto sanding is applied.

When power reduction is 40%, then a Fault message
„2582-High wheel slip occurred‟ is recorded.

Action by Do not reduce the notch as long as loco is moving. If

Loco Pilot wheel slip is continuous, ensure working of sanders.
Operate like conventional WDG3A loco.
Indication VCD Lamp.

Reasons Loco Pilot did not performed any of the loco

for operations or not pressed VCD reset switch with in 60
indication seconds

Message “VCD time out. Press VCD reset” message is displayed

after 17 seconds along with buzzer.

Action by PRESS VCD RESET BUTTON ONCE or perform any loco

Loco Pilot operations as listed under VCD explanation.

Reset --
Message
Indication AFL LED

Reasons Un authorized BP reduction.

for
indication

Action by Ensure there is no unauthorized BP reduction due to

Loco Pilot train parting.
If so act as per the rail road rules applicable.
If not Press AFL reset switch to reset flasher lights.

Reset --
Message
Indication Air Flow LED

Reasons Reduction in BP due to passenger chain pulling or

for excessive leakages.
indication
BP charging rate is more as sensed by Air flow
measuring valve.

Message --

Action by Act as in the case of conventional WDG3A.

Loco Pilot

Reset --
Message
 TROUBLE SHOOTING ON MEDHA MICRO PROCESSOR LOCOS
Sl Case Probable causes Action to be taken
no
1 Engine 1.Fuel pump motor not 1. a. Ensure MB1,MB2,and FPB breakers are
not working /Fuel oil pressure in „ON ‟position.
cranking zero b. Ensure FPC contactor energized.
2.CK1,CK2,not picking up c. Ensure fuel pump motor is working.
3.Engine not cranking d. Ensure fuel oil pressure buildup. If not
4.Low water level Check fuel oil system.
2. a. Keep ECS in idle position.
b. Ensure start button connections and
operation.
c. Ensure CKC is picking up.
d. Ensure both control stand MU switches
and keep in run position.
e. Ensure CK1,CK2 are picking up.
3. a. Ensure OSTA in tripped condition.
b. Ensure fuel rack control shaft connection.
c. Ensure LLOB in tripped condition.
4. a. Ensure water level indication showing
indication.
b. Ensure water level in the expansion tank.
02 No Battery 1.AGFB breaker is in 1. Ensure AGFB breaker is in „ON, position
charging OFF/Tripped ,if tripped, switch „OFF‟ and switch „ON‟
2.MB1 breaker is in AGFB breaker.
OFF/Tripped. 2.Ensure MB1 breaker is in ON position . if
Tripped, switch „OFF‟ and switch „ON‟ MB1
breaker.

03 Throttle 1. DMR not picking up. 1.

not 2. Control stand may be
responding. defective.
3. Defective Governor.
2. ECS is in idle position.
3.COB,ERS breakers are
OFF/Tripped.
4. Governor defective.
a. Ensure MCB1,MCB2 are in „ON‟ position.
if Tripped, switch ‟OFF‟ and switch „ON‟.
b. Ensure Brake pipe Pressure and it
should be 5kg/cm2.
c. Ensure PCS connections and DMR
energized.
2.Try with other control stand.
3.
a. Check Amphenol plug tightness.
b. Ensure PCS COC in open position.
c. Ensure the tightness of control drum
couplers.
2. Keep ECS in run position.
3. Switch „OFF‟ and switch „ON‟ ERS and
COB breakers.
4. Check Am phenol plug tightness.
04 Load meter 1.GF contactor 1. a. Ensure PCR is in energized condition.
not not picking up. b. Ensure ECS is in run position.
responding. c. Ensure GFB breaker in „ON‟ position.
d. Ensure both control stands GF switches are in
„ON‟ position.
e. Ensure BKT is in motoring position.
f. Ensure REV is in forward/reverse direction.
2.Power ontactors 2. a. Ensure control air pressure is 5kg/cm2,if not
not picking up. check N1 reducing valve COC, it should be in
open position.
b. Check power contactors air pipes for any
leakages.
3. Rectifier Blower 3. a. Ensure RBB breaker is in „ON‟ position.
motor not b. Ensure rectifier Blower motor working
working condition. condition.
4. No flash from 4. a. Check Traction Alternator carbon Brushes
GF contactor. and slip ring condition.
b. Check Exciter Generator connection and carbon
brushes condition.
c. Check power Rectifier cables condition and any
abnormalities.
5. Power circuit 5. a. Open GR seal and clear the section. GR seal
ground. available on back side panel.
b. Contact shed for advise.
05. Engine 1. PCR (DMR) not 1. Ensure Brake pipe pressure and
come to picking up. it should be 5kg/cm2. Ensure PCR
IDLE. 2.Control stand my energized.
be defective. 2.Try with other control stand.
3. ERS breaker 3.Switch „OFF‟ and switch „ON‟ ERS
tripped. breaker.
4.Defective Governor. 4.Check amphinal plug tightness.
5.Cold engine. 5.Wait up to lube oil temperature
6.If “GDM RU is bad” raises to 60 degree centigrade.
fault logged. 6.Reset the fault as per resetting
procedure pasted in the cab.
06. Loco power 1.High temperature of water 1.Chcek water temperature
reduced to 4th and lube oil. and Radiator fan working.
notch. 2.Hot diodes-Rectifier Blower Switch on ERF breaker.
breaker tripped or Rectifier Ensure water level in
Blower failed or breaker is in expansion tank.
OFF position. 2.Switch „OFF‟ and switch
„ON‟ RBB breaker and ensure
rectifier blower is working.
07. Loco power 1.Wheel slip due to pinion 1.Ensure Traction motors
reducing. slipped. free rotation. Isolate traction
2.High temperature of water motor one by one.
and lube oil. 2.Ensure water level in
expansion tank. Check water
temperature and radiator fan
working. Switch „ON‟ ERF
breaker if available.
08. Wheel slip on 1.Traction motor speed sensor 1.Ensure Traction motor free
traction motor- may faulty. rotation. Isolate traction
no/locked axle 2.Traction motor may be motor one by one.
on traction defective.
motor-no.
09. Loco shutting 1.Lube oil pressure may be 1.Check lube oil level and
down with LLOB less. Lube oil pressure.
tripping/(loco 2.LLOB button tripped in 2.Reset the LLOB button in
shutting down: Governor. Governor.
low oil pressure 3.OSTA tripped. 3.Reset OSTA handle.
message on 4.Governor oil less. 4.Ensure Governor oil level.
DID panel)
10. Loco shut down 1.OSTA tripped. 1.Reset OSTA handle.
without any 2.Fuel oil pressure less or 2.Check fuel pump motor
indication. zero. working.
3.Governor oil less. 3.Ensure Governor oil level.
4. Any breaker tripped. 4.Switch „OFF‟ all breakers
and switch „ON‟ and crank
the loco.
11. VCD(vigilance 1.VCD LED light „ON‟ 1.If not operates any one of
control device) 2.Hooter sound is coming. the throttle handle or sand
LED light „ON‟ 3.BP pressure drops to button or horn button or A9
zero. handle up to 60 seconds VCD
light will „ON‟ Press VCD reset
button or any of the above and
ensure VCD light „OFF‟.
2.Press VCD reset button and
ensure hooter sound „OFF‟
3.Bring the throttle to idle
Keep the reverser handle in
neutral position. press VCD
reset button and hold it till BP
pressure builds up or switch
„OFF‟ VCD toggle switch.
Ensure BP pressure builds up.

12. VCD (vigilance 1.Warning Alerter disabled 1.Nothing will affect the
control device) message will come on DID normal operation.
is in „OFF‟ panel.
 ADVANTAGES OF MICROPROCESSOR
Switches, Breakers and Operational procedures are same as
conventional locomotive for easy handling to drivers.
1. Very Low intervention by the driver during faults.
Trouble shooting activities by driver is simplified.
2. No reset of GR1, GR2 and GFOLR.
These items are not available. Reset procedure is simplified.
3. No need to maintain Timings specified in yellow zone of Load Meter.
µP automatically reduces the excitation to safe zone, if timings are exceeded.
4. No need to regulate dynamic brake @ high speeds.
µP automatically restricts the Load meter to safe zone, based on the loco speed.
5. No slackness of µP cards on run.
6. More than one traction motor can be isolated. As against single Tr. Motor in
conventional locos.
7. 2S-2P mode of operation in case of any Tr.motor isolation to provide more starting
torque. As against direct parallel mode of operation in conventional loco.
8. Automatic reduction of transition speed in case of any Tr. Motor isolation for quick
acceleration. As against no transition in conventional loco.

9. Automatic power limitation based on TMs isolated and mode of transition to safe
guard Traction motors.

10. Detailed fault indications with audio visual warnings to driver. As against 10 to 15
LED indications.

11. No confusion to driver in case of wheel slip. Only Mechanical wheel slip is
indicated as wheel slip.

12. In case of locked axle, system indicates clearly which wheel is locked. Driver has
to identify the locked axle as conventional locomotive.

13. Detailed LED indications on control unit to identify the wiring / equipment faults.
No such facility in conventional loco.