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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (40. KNORR’S COMPUTER CONTROL BRAKE SYSTEM)

10-01-2021

KNORR’s Computer Controlled Brake System In some WAG-9 locos KNORR type brake system is provided which is different from conventional brake system of WAG-9 locos. In conventional loco, loco get failed in case of brake electronics failure. But in this loco, block section can be cleared by 10 KMPH in case of failure of brake electronics. CHANGES IN CAB 1) Pilot lamp panel One panel of 6 pilot lamps is provided beside panel-C which is as under: a)Exclusive Flow : This is a Red colored pilot lamp, glows when MR pressure is less. b) PCR open : This is a Red colored pilot lamp, glows when BP pressure is less. c) PER action: This is a Green colored pilot lamp, glows when

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) ((37. ACTIVE FUNCTIONS WITH DEACTIVATED DRIVER’S CAB)

January 10, 2021

Active functions with deactivated driver’s cab While the cab deactivated , the following functions remain operative. 1. MEMOTEL functions 2. Catenary voltage display 3. Emergency brake cock on assistant driver’s side 4. Cab and desk lighting 5. Windshield wipers 6. Fault display screen 7. Marker lights switches 8. Cab venting

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (36. CONTROL ELECTRONICS)

January 10, 2021

Control Electronics All functions of the locomotive are controlled by the control electronics. It takes the form of bus stations with processors. The bus stations communicate with each other via fiber optic Cables which are resistant to the effects of Electro Magnetic Interference The diagnostic equipment comprises a diagnosis computer with

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (35. SANDING)

January 10, 2021

Sanding Sanding is done automatically on leading wheels when 1. Pressing ‘foot switch’ of sander. 2. Anti spin device activated. Note :-Don’t press PSA continuously, but press and release it. Continuous sanding is not possible, If PSA pressed continuous for 1 minute, then dead mans penalty brakes will apply. 10-12 sec pause is

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (34. MEMOTEL)

January 10, 2021

Memotel (Speedometer) For indicating the speed of the loco, memotel type speedometer is provided in both the cab. Speed is indicated by both needle as well as LCD screen of SPM. For Data entry one push button “A” is provided on SPM When push button ‘A’ is pressed repeatedly following function done.(8 digits) in sequence. 1.

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (33. MAIN RESERVOIR)

January 10, 2021

Main Reservoir For shortage of compressed air pressure MR are provided on this loco. In WAP-7 & WAG-9 loco, Two MR and one AR is provided in machine Room in vertical manner. Capacity of MR is 450 liters. Drain coc is provided below each MR, which can be operated from machine room. In WAP-5 MR are located in under truck and each MR

ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (31. EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLICATION)

January 10, 2021

An Emergency Braking Operation Emergency brakes will apply through brake electronics when: 1.Response from the Vigilance module 2.Permitted maximum speed being exceeded 3.Moving of the driver’s brake handle to position EMERGENCY 4.Actuation of the emergency brake cock on the assistant driver’s side 5.Actuation of the emergency

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