ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (43. LOCO PREPARATION AND INSPECTION)

10-01-2021

Loco Preparation & Inspection: Before commissioning Journey, perform an inspection check of the locomotive and through the machine room. In particular, check the following items: 1. In front Of Cab: 1. Ensure that loco is standing on the rail and under the OHE 2. Ensure that both side MRE, BCE BP , FP hoses are connected properly and their angle cocs are as per requirement. Also ensure that hoses are not hanging. 3. Ensure that rail guard, cattle guard, has not any damages 4 Ensure that CBC having no abnormalities and locking pin is available and provided with operating handle. 5. Ensure that UIC connector sockets are covered. 6. Ensure that Flasher light, marker

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (23. CONSTANT SPEED CONTROLLER )
January 10, 2021

Constant Speed Controller This system enables the train to maintain a constant speed automatically and can be activated at any speed above 5 KMPH by pressing illuminated push button ‘BPCS’.  The control electronics and GTO controls the constant speed by giving tractive or braking effort to the TM as per requirement irrespective of

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (20. LOCO BRAKE TESTING)
January 10, 2021

Loco Brake Testing 1) Apply loco brakes by SA-9 2) Ensure that brake cylinders registered 3.5kg/cm2 pressure in WAG9 & 5 Kg/CM2 disk brake pressure in WAP5. 3) Release parking brakes and release A-9 4) Operate MPJ to forward. 5) Move throttle in traction and give 45 % or 150 KN tractive effort in WAG9 & 30% or 100 KN.

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (21. HOW TO CHANGE THE CAB)
January 10, 2021

How To Change The Cab   Single Unit  1. Apply loco brakes by SA-9 2. Open ‘DJ’ by pressing BLDJ at ‘OFF’ 3.Lower the panto by pressing ZPT at ‘DN’Operate 4. BL key from ‘D’ to ‘off’ and remove it (CE will remain ON for 10”). P/ZRTI-BSL 43 5.Set automatic brake controller to position ‘Neutral’ and

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (22. BANKING MODE )
January 10, 2021

Banking Mode When it is required to use loco as a banker i.e use of TE / BE without charging BP, at that time loco should be operate in banking mode. Procedure: 1) Trip the VCB and Set switch “ZBAN” “to position “ON” (Panel A). 2) Close coc 70 & 136 provided on Pn panel. 3) Set up the loco in the normal manner. 4)

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (19. FAILURE MODE OPERATION)
January 10, 2021

Failure Mode Operation  This mode allows the locomotive to operate even if the angle transmitter of the TE/BE throttle has failed. In this mode, driving and electrical braking are controlled by the auxiliary contacts on the TE/BE throttle. Driving in failure mode  Driving in failure mode becomes necessary if the difference between

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (17. DRIVING / BRAKING)
January 10, 2021

Driving 1.After creating MR pressure above 6.4 kg/cm2 and node information no. 570. 2.Move the reverser into desired position. 3.Release the parking brake if applied 4.Put A9 to ‘RUN’ position & ensure BP 5 kg/cm2 5.Check AFI is not deviating. 6.Set the TE/BE throttle to desire position. 7.Put SA9 handle to

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