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Operating PracticesOctober 2010
DISTRIBUTED POWER
Procedure GuideSection I
October 2010
ALLSYSTEMS
Distributed Power Set Up Requirements
All locomoti ves must be set up for conventi onal 1. operati on before DP can be set up on any locomoti ve consist.
A lead locomoti ve must be set up in each DP consist.2.
All other locomoti ves in the consist must be set up as 3. trail.
The required locomoti ve inspecti ons and air brake 4. tests must be completed on each consist before setti ng up DP.
To set up Distributed Power, locomoti ves must be set up in the following order:
Set up all DP Remote consists. 1.
Set up the DP Lead consist. 2.
MSREP Informati on
Contact the MSREP for any conditi on or defect that may prevent Distributed Power from operati ng.
Distributed Power Operati ng Instructi ons
More informati on regarding Distributed Power operati on can be found in Secti on H of the Locomoti ve Engineer Operati ng Manual.
This Distributed Power Procedure Guide and Secti on H of the Locomoti ve Engineer Operati ng Manual complement each other. Therefore, it is imperati ve that Locomoti ve Engineers familiarize themselves with the content of both documents.
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ALLSYSTEMSTABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of ContentsDistributed Power Set Up Requirements .................... Inside CoverMSREP Informati on ..................................................... Inside CoverDistributed Power Operati ng Instructi ons .................. Inside CoverGE - DISPLAY SCREENS ................................................................... 2EMD - DISPLAY SCREENS ............................................................... 3OIM - DISPLAY SCREENS ................................................................ 4LANGUAGE SET UP ........................................................................ 5
GE - Language Setup ................................................................ 5EMD - Language Setup ............................................................. 5OIM - Language Setup.............................................................. 5
At Origin - DP Linked and Tested at Safety Inspecti on Locati on ....... 6GE - Verify Proper DP Set Up ......................................................... 7GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist................ 8GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists .......... 9GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists ....... 10EMD - Verify Proper DP Set Up ................................................... 11EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist .......... 12EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists ..... 13EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists .... 14OIM - Verify Proper DP Set Up .................................................... 15OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist ........... 16OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists ..... 17OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists ..... 18
At Origin - DP Linking and Testi ng at Other Than Safety Inspecti on Locati on ...................................................................................... 19
GE - Remote Unit Set Up ............................................................. 20GE - Lead Unit Set Up .................................................................. 21GE - DP Brake Pipe Test ............................................................... 22EMD - Remote Unit Set Up .......................................................... 23EMD - Lead Unit Set Up ............................................................... 24EMD - DP Brake Pipe Test ............................................................ 25OIM - Remote Unit Set Up .......................................................... 26OIM - Lead Unit Set Up ............................................................... 27OIM - DP Brake Pipe Test ............................................................. 28GE - DP Last Car Emergency Test ................................................. 29EMD - DP Last Car Emergency Test.............................................. 30OIM - DP Last Car Emergency Test .............................................. 31
DP En Route Requirements .......................................................... 32GE - Train Check Procedure ......................................................... 33GE - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route) ............................. 34
Uncoupling ............................................................................. 34Recoupling ............................................................................ 34
GE - Emergency Recovery Procedure .......................................... 35GE - Independent Control Procedure .......................................... 36GE - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS ................................... 37GE - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended ...................................... 38GE - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist ............................. 39
Removing DP Remote Consist ................................................ 39Adding DP Remote Consist .................................................... 39
EMD - Train Check Procedure ...................................................... 40EMD - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route) .......................... 41
Uncoupling ............................................................................. 41Recoupling ............................................................................. 41
EMD - Emergency Recovery Procedure ....................................... 42EMD - Independent Control Procedure ....................................... 43EMD - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS ............................... 44EMD - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended ................................... 45EMD - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist .......................... 46
Removing DP Remote Consist ................................................ 46Adding DP Remote Consist .................................................... 46
OIM - Train Check Procedure ...................................................... 47OIM - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route) ........................... 48
Uncoupling ............................................................................ 48Recoupling ............................................................................. 48
OIM - Emergency Recovery Procedure ....................................... 49OIM - Independent Control Procedure ....................................... 50OIM - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS ................................ 51OIM - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended ................................... 52OIM - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist .......................... 53
Removing DP Remote Consist ................................................ 53Adding DP Remote Consist .................................................... 53
Terminati ng Distributed Power Operati ons ................................. 54GE - End DP Lead Unit ................................................................. 55GE - End DP Remote Unit ............................................................ 56EMD - End DP Lead Unit .............................................................. 57EMD - End DP Remote Unit ......................................................... 58OIM - End DP Lead Unit............................................................... 59OIM - End DP Remote Unit .......................................................... 60
GE Locomoti vesGE
2 October 2010
GE Gauges Screen (Main Operati ng)
GE Distributed Power Operati on Screen
NOTE: The Distributed Power Operati on screen is only visible on the DP Lead when linked to a DP Remote unit.
GE - DISPLAY SCREENS
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EMD Locomoti ves EMD
October 2010
EMD Gauges Screen (Main Operati ng)
EMD Distributed Power Operati on Screen
NOTE: The Distributed Power Operati on screen is only visible on the DP Lead when linked to a DP Remote unit.
EMD - DISPLAY SCREENS
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
4 October 2010
OIM Gauges Screens (Main Operati ng)
OIM Distributed Power Operati on Screen
NOTE: The Distributed Power Operati on screen is only visible on the DP Lead when linked to a DP Remote unit.
OIM - DISPLAY SCREENS
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ALLSYSTEMS
In situati ons where the language needs to be switched to English use the following procedures.
GE - Language Setup
To change the operator display screen language from French to English, proceed as follows:
Press1.
Press 2.
Press3.
EMD - Language Setup
To change the operator display screen language from French to English, proceed as follows:
Press1.
Press 2.
Press3.
Press4.
Select Canada (English) using 5.
Press6.
OIM - Language Setup
To change the operator display screen language from French to English, proceed as follows:
Press1.
Press 2.
The• LANGUE box will change to ANGLAIS.
Press3.
Suitedu menu
Contrôlesécran
English
Plus deChoix
Commandesmécanicien
Réglageaffi chage
Modifi erprofi l
Entrer
LANGSEL
MODIFY
ACCEPT
LANGUAGE SET UP
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ALLSYSTEMS
At Origin - DP Linked and Tested at Safety Inspecti on Locati on The following chart outlines the process and procedures that must be completed when taking charge of DP locomoti ves that are already linked and tested at a Safety Inspecti on Locati on.
Locomoti ve Set Up
Train Set Up
Verify Proper DP Set Up
GEPg.7
EMDPg.11
OIMPg.15
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
Release Handbrake(s)
Obtain Schedule “B”
Perform DP Last Car Emergency Test
or TIBS Emergency Test
GEPg.29
EMDPg.30
OIMPg.31
Perform DP Brake Pipe Test
GEPg.22
EMDPg.25
OIMPg.28
Place DP Remote In Train.
Perform Set Out Procedure.
Return DP Remote to Normal Mode (Refer to Verify
Proper DP Set Up Procedure, Step B)
GEPg.34
EMDPg.41
OIMPg.48
GEPg.7
EMDPg.9
OIMPg.11
Perform Directi on Agreement Test
Single Remote Consist
GEPg.8
EMDPg.12
OIMPg.16
Perform Directi on Agreement Test
Multi ple Remote Consist
GEPg.9
EMDPg.13
OIMPg.17
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GE Locomoti ves
October 2010
GEGE - Verify Proper DP Set Up
A) From the Gauges screen, set DP Mode to RUN:
Press i)
Pressii)
Press iii)
Pressiv)
Pressv)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.vi)
B) Set DP Remote status to Norm (Normal):
Pressi)
Press ii)
Press iii)
C) To change the fl ow indicati on from Out to a numeric value the DP Remote consist must detect an increase in BP pressure of at least 3 PSI within 3 minutes of receiving an automati c brake release command.
EXECUTE
MODE
RUN
EXIT
DP Main Menu
Distributed Power
REMOTEMENU
NORMAL
EXECUTE
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
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GE
October 2010
GE Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist
From the DP Operati on screen, complete the directi on agreement test as per procedure outlined below.
Ensure 1. DP Mode is set to RUN.
Place 2. GEN FIELD to ON.
Place 3. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press4.
Press5.
Press 6.
Verify that the DP Remote7. Thrott le displays N1 and the Load displays a numeric value.
Modulate8. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary. 9.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 10.
selected reverser positi on, press to return to
synchronous operati on.
Return 11. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Move to Back
Traction
More Traction
Move to Front
EXECUTE
NOTE: The Move To Back key is only visible when the DP Mode is RUN, the GEN FIELD is ON and the Reverser is in Forward or Reverse.
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GEGE Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes, directi on agree-ment of each remote must be tested individually using these procedures.
From the DP Operati on screen, complete the directi on agreement test as per procedure outlined below.
Ensure 1. DP Mode is set to RUN.
Press (if visible). 2.
Select the “C” DP Remote using or 3.
Press to change the “C” Remote’s mode to 4.
idle.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.5.
Press6.
Place 7. GEN FIELD to ON.
Place 8. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) appears 9.
between the “A” DP Lead and “B” DP Remote.
Press10.
Press11.
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “B” DP Remote 12. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate13. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.14.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 15.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.
Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 16. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press 17.
Ensure the “C” DP Remote is selected.18.
Press followed by to return the 19.
“C” DP Remote to Normal mode.
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Move to Back
REMOTEMENU
IDLE
Traction
EXECUTE
ControlMenu
REMOTEMENU
IDLE
More Traction
NORMAL EXECUTE
SelectRemote
GE Locomoti vesGE
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TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
GE - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
...conti nued from previous page.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Normal.21.
Select the “B” DP Remote using or 22.
Press to change the Remote’s mode to 23.
idle.
Verify that the “B” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.24.
Press25.
Place 26. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press27.
Press28.
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “C” DP Remote 29. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate30. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.31.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 32.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.
Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 33. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) disappears.34.
(Return to synchronous operati on.)
Press 35.
Ensure the “B” DP Remote is selected.36.
Press followed by to return the 37.
“B” DP Remote to Normal mode.
Verify that the “B” and “C” DP Remote modes display 38. Normal.
IDLE
ControlMenu
Traction
EXECUTE
REMOTEMENU
IDLE
More Traction
NORMAL EXECUTE
Move to Front
SelectRemote
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EMD Locomoti ves EMD
October 2010
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
EMD - Verify Proper DP Set Up
A) From the Gauges screen, set DP Mode to RUN:
Press i)
Pressii)
Press iii)
Pressiv)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.v)
B) Set DP Remote status to Norm (Normal):
Pressi)
Press ii)
Press when following prompt appears: •
Normal: Execute Command?
C) To change the fl ow indicati on from Out to a numeric value the DP Remote consist must detect an increase in BP pressure of at least 3 PSI within 3 minutes of receiving an automati c brake release command.
DP Main Menu
MODE
EXECUTE
Exit
RUN
Normal
Remote Menu
YES
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EMD
October 2010
EMD Locomoti ves
Move to Back
Move to Front
NOTE: The Move To Back key is only visible when the DP Mode is RUN, the GEN FIELD is ON and the Reverser is in Forward or Reverse.
YES
More Traction
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
Traction
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EMDEMD Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes, directi on agree-ment of each remote must be tested individually using these procedures.
From the DP Operati on screen, complete the directi on agreement test as per procedure outlined below.
Ensure 1. DP Mode is set to RUN.
Press (if visible). 2.
Select the “C” DP Remote using or 3.
Press to change the “C” Remote’s mode to 4.
idle.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.5.
Press followed by 6.
Place 7. GEN FIELD to ON.
Place 8. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) appears9.
between the “A” DP Lead and “B” DP Remote.
Press10.
Press11. when following prompt appears:
TRACTION: Execute Command?
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “B” DP Remote 12. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate13. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.14.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 15.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.
Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 16. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press 17.
Ensure the “C” DP Remote is selected.18.
Press followed by to return the 19.
“C” DP Remote to Normal mode.
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Traction
Remote Menu
Idle
Move to Back
More Traction
Idle
Remote Menu
Normal EXECUTE
Main Menu
YES
Select Remote
ResumeDist Pwr
EMD Locomoti vesEMD
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TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
...conti nued from previous page.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Normal.21.
Select the “B” DP Remote using or 22.
Press to change the “B” Remote’s mode to 23.
idle.
Verify that the “B” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.24.
Press followed by25.
Place 26. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press27.
Press28. when following prompt appears:
TRACTION: Execute Command?
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “C” DP Remote 29. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate30. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.31.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 32.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 33. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) disappears.34.
(Return to synchronous operati on.)
Press35.
Ensure the “B” DP Remote is selected.36.
Press followed by to return the 37.
“B” DP Remote to Normal mode.
Verify that the “B” and “C” DP Remote modes change to 38. Normal.
Traction
Idle
Main Menu
YES
More Traction
Idle
Remote Menu
Normal EXECUTE
Move to Front
Select Remote
ResumeDist Pwr
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OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
October 2010
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
MAINMENU
MODE
EXIT
RUN
EXEC
REMOTEMENU
EXEC
NORMAL
OIM - Verify Proper DP Set Up
A) From the Gauges screen, set DP Mode to RUN:
Press i)
Pressii)
Press iii)
Pressiv)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.v)
B) Set DP Remote status to Norm (Normal):
Pressi)
Press ii)
Press iii)
C) To change the fl ow indicati on from Out to a numeric value the DP Remote consist must detect an increase in BP pressure of at least 3 PSI within 3 minutes of receiving an automati c brake release command.
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist
From the DP Operati on screen, complete the directi on agreement test as per procedure outlined below.
Ensure 1. DP Mode is set to RUN.
Place 2. GEN FIELD to ON.Place 3. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press4.
Press 5.
Press 6.
Verify that DP Remote7. Thrott le displays N1 and the Load displays a numeric value.
Modulate the 8. Independent Brake handle to allow move-ment.
Press , if necessary. 9.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 10.
selected reverser positi on, press to return to
synchronous operati on.
Return 11. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
BACK
TRCTN+
TRCTN
FRONT
EXEC
NOTE: The Back key is only visible when the DP Mode is RUN, the GEN FIELD is ON and the Reverser is in Forward or Reverse.
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
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OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes, directi on agree-ment of each remote must be tested individually using these procedures.
From the DP Operati on screen, complete the directi on agreement test as per procedure outlined below.
Ensure 1. DP Mode is set to RUN.
Press (if visible). 2.
Select the “C” DP Remote using or 3.
Press to change the “C” Remote’s mode to 4.
idle.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.5.
Press6.
Place 7. GEN FIELD to ON.
Place 8. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) appears9.
between the “A” DP Lead and “B” DP Remote.
Press10.
Press11.
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “B” DP Remote 12. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate13. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.14.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 15.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.
Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 16. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press 17.
Ensure the “C” DP Remote is selected.18.
Press followed by to return the 19.
“C” DP Remote to Normal mode.
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REMOTEMENU
EXEC
NORMAL EXEC
REMOTEMENU
IDLE
IDLE
TRCTN
BACK
CONTROLMENU
TRCTN+
SELECTREMOTE
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
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TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists
...conti nued from previous page.
Verify that the “C” DP Remote mode changes to Normal.21.
Select the “B” DP Remote using or 22.
Press to change the “C” Remote’s mode to 23.
idle.
Verify that the “B” DP Remote mode changes to Idle.24.
Press25.
Place 26. Reverser to Forward or Reverse.
Press27.
Press28.
Verify that the Thrott le fi eld on the “C” DP Remote 29. displays N1 and the Load fi eld displays a numeric value.
Modulate30. the Independent Brake handle to allow movement.
Press if necessary.31.
Aft er the slack bunches or stretches according to the 32.
selected reverser positi on, press to return
the Remote’s tracti on to idle.Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 33. Reverser to Neutral positi on.
Press unti l the divider line (fence) disappears.34.
(Return to synchronous operati on.)
Press 35.
Ensure the “B” DP Remote is selected.36.
Press followed by to return the37.
“B” DP Remote to Normal mode.
Verify that the “B” and “C” DP Remote modes change to 38. Normal.
EXEC
EXECNORMAL
REMOTEMENU
IDLE
TRCTN
MAINMENU
IDLE
TRCTN+
FRONT
SELECTREMOTE
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ALLSYSTEMS
At Origin - DP Linking and Testi ng at Other Than Safety Inspecti on Locati on The following chart outlines the process and procedures that must be completed when taking charge of DP locomoti ves where mechanical shop staff is not readily available.
Locomoti ve Set Up
Train Set Up
Link DP Lead to DP Remote(s)
GEPg.21
EMDPg.24
OIMPg.27
Link DP Remote(s) to DP Lead
GEPg.20
EMDPg.23
OIMPg.26
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
Perform Directi on Agreement Test
Single Remote Consist
GEPg.8
EMDPg.12
OIMPg.16
GEPg.22
EMDPg.25
OIMPg.28
Perform DP Brake Pipe Test
Perform DP Last Car Emergency Test
or TIBS Emergency Test
GEPg.29
EMDPg.30
OIMPg.31
Perform DP Brake Pipe Test
(if initi al DP Brake Pipe Test was performed
without cars.)
GEPg.22
EMDPg.25
OIMPg.28
Place DP Remote In Train.
Perform Set Out Procedure.
Return DP Remote to Normal Mode (Refer to Verify
Proper DP Set Up Procedure, Step B)
GEPg.34
EMDPg.41
OIMPg.48
GEPg.7
EMDPg.11
OIMPg.15
Perform Directi on Agreement Test
Multi ple Remote Consist
GEPg.9
EMDPg.13
OIMPg.17
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GE
October 2010
GE Locomoti ves
GE - Remote Unit Set Up
Ensure regulati ng/feed valve is set to 90 psi, EOT ID Code 1. is set to 00000 and if equipped, marker lights ON when DP Remote is on extreme tail end. Ensure DP Remote switches and controls are in correct 2. positi ons (see table below).
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONENGINE CONTROL RUNDISTRIBUTED POWER BREAKER ONENGINE RUN OFFGEN FIELD OFFCONTROL ONDYNAMIC BRAKE ONREVERSER RemovedAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
Press on Gauges screen. 3.
Press 4.
Enter the 5. DP Lead locomoti ve number using:
Press 6. OPPOSITE DIR’N or SAME
DIR’N to set DP Remote unit
directi on relati ve to DP Lead unit.
Press 7.
Simultaneously: 8. A penalty brake is initi ated. (PCS will be recovered • from the DP Lead unit).DP indicator displays • Remote.Crew message displays:•
9. Place Independent Brake handle to REL (Release).Place 10. Automati c Brake handle to HO (Handle-Off ). Insert locking pin on the Automati c Brake handle.11. On the Gauges screen, 12. Auto Brk status indicator changes from Freight to Cut Out.
Close windows and lock doors.13. Release hand brake(s).14. Ensure angle cocks are fully open on coupled ends.15.
AB CONFIGURED AS DPC REMOTE UNITINDP TO RELEASE, AUTO TO HANDLE-OFF
COUNT UP
COUNT DOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
REMOTE SETUP
Distributed Power
DONE
Applies to TIBS only.
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GEGE Locomoti ves
GE - Lead Unit Set Up
Ensure DP Lead switches and controls are in correct 1. positi ons (see table below).
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONENGINE CONTROL RUNDISTRIBUTED POWER BREAKER ONENGINE RUN ON
GEN FIELD ONCONTROL ONDYNAMIC BRAKE ONREVERSER NeutralAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press 3.
Enter the 4. DP Remote locomoti ve number using:
Press 5.
Simultaneously: 6.
A penalty brake is initi ated.•
Crew message displays:•
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Crew message displays:•
Followed by:•
The above crew message may remain displayed for up • to 2 minutes, no further acti on is required during this ti me.
Wait for 8. Linked OK message to appear.
Link to additi onal DP Remote(s) if required.9.
Press 10.
Wait for crew message to display:11.
Place 12. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release) to recover penalty and charge the air brake system.
Crew message displays: •
NOTE: If Distributed Power Operati on screen doesn’t
appear, press
Distributed Power
Distributed Power
LEAD SETUP
COUNT UP
COUNT DOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
LINK
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY, GO TO SUPPRESSION
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYPENALTY SOURCE IS STILL PRESENT
DONE
DP: CHARGE TRAIN BEFORE RUNNING BRAKE PIPE TEST
DP: PERFORM BRAKE PIPE TEST WHEN READY
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
GE Locomoti vesGE
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TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
GE - DP Brake Pipe Test
Ensure1. Reverser is centered and Automati c Brake handle is in REL (Release).
Ensure individual 2. Flow is not greater than 60 cfm on the DP Lead or DP Remote(s).
Ensure sum of DP Lead and DP Remote(s)3. Flow is 90 cfm or less and is stable for 1 min (±1 cfm).
NOTE: If Brake Pipe Test key is visible go to Step 7.
Press on Gauges screen. 4.
Press 5.
Press 6.
Press 7.
Press 8.
Crew message displays:•
Place 9. Automati c Brake handle to exactly MIN (Minimum Reducti on) or test cannot be completed.
Crew message displays:•
BP Test may take up to 3 minutes to complete. During • this ti me DP System Mode will be in Idle.
The following is only applicable during DP Set Up. Crew message displays:•
Set DP Mode to 10. RUN.
Press on Gauges screen. a)
Pressb)
Press c)
Pressd)
Press e)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.f)
NOTE: In the event of a Brake Pipe test failure, recharge the train and restart procedure from step 1.
SYSTEM
BRK PIPETEST
DP: BP TEST: SET AUTO BRAKE TO MIN SERVICE
DP: BP TEST: IN PROGRESS
EXECUTE
DP: BP TEST OK, SELECT RUN MODE ON MODE SCREEN
DP MAIN MENU
EXECUTE
MODE
RUN
EXIT
DP Main Menu
NOTE: The Brake Pipe Test key is only visible when the train is stopped, Independent Brake is in FULL APPLICATION and the Automati c Brake in REL.
Distributed Power
Distributed Power
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EMD Locomoti ves EMD
October 2010
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
EMD - Remote Unit Set Up
Ensure regulati ng/feed valve is set to 90 psi, EOT ID Code 1. is set to 00000 and if equipped, marker lights ON when DP Remote is on extreme tail end. Ensure DP Remote switches and controls are in correct 2. positi ons (see table below).
Press if is not visible. 3.
Press on Gauges screen. 4.
Press5.
Enter the 6. DP Lead locomoti ve number using:
Press 7. or to set DP Remote unit
directi on relati ve to DP Lead unit.
Press8.
Simultaneously: 9. A penalty brake is initi ated. (PCS will be recovered • from the DP Lead unit).DP Remote Enabled• appears.Crew message displays:•
Place 10. Independent Brake handle to REL (Release).Place 11. Automati c Brake handle to HO (Handle-Off ). Insert locking pin on the Automati c Brake handle.12. On the Gauges screen, 13. AIR BRAKE SETUP displays: LEAD - CUT OUT. •
Close windows and lock doors.14. Release hand brake(s).15. Ensure angle cocks are fully open on coupled ends.16.
AIR BRAKE CONFIGURED AS DPC REMOTE UNIT PLACE INDP HANDLE INTO RELEASE, AUTO HANDLE TO HANDLE-OFF
Distributed Power
REMOTE SETUP
COUNT UP
COUNT DOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
OPPOSITE DIR’N SAME
DIR’N
DONE
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONISOLATION SWITCH RUNDP RADIO BREAKER ONENGINE RUN OFFGEN FIELD OFFFUEL PUMP ONDYN BRK SWITCH CUT IN (ON)REVERSER RemovedAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
More Choices Distributed
Power
• •• •••••••••••• • ••••••
Applies to TIBS only.
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EMD
October 2010
EMD Locomoti ves
EMD - Lead Unit Set Up
Ensure DP Lead switches and controls are in correct 1. positi ons (see table below).
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONISOLATION SWITCH RUNDP RADIO BREAKER ONENGINE RUN ONGEN FIELD ONFUEL PUMP ONDYN BRK SWITCH CUT IN (ON)REVERSER NeutralAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press3.
Enter the4. DP Remote locomoti ve number using:
Press 5.
Simultaneously:6.
A penalty brake is initi ated.•
Crew message displays:•
Place7. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Wait for 8. Linked OK message to appear.Link to additi onal DP Remote(s) if required.9.
Press10.
Crew message displays:•
The above crew message may remain displayed for up • to 2 minutes, no further acti on is required during this ti me. It will then change to the following message:
When the above crew message appears, place the 11. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release) to recover penalty and charge the air brake system.
Crew message displays:•
COUNT UP
COUNT DOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
LEADSETUP
LINK
DONE
Distributed Power
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYPENALTY SOURCE IS STILL PRESENT
CHARGE TRAIN BEFORE RUNNING BRAKE PIPE TEST
PERFORM BRAKE PIPE TEST WHEN READY
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
25October 2010
EMDEMD Locomoti ves
EMD - DP Brake Pipe Test
Ensure 1. Reverser is centered and Automati c Brake handle is in REL (Release).
Ensure individual 2. Flow is not greater than 60 cfm on the DP Lead or DP Remote(s).
Ensure sum of DP Lead and DP Remote(s)3. Flow is 90 cfm or less and is stable for 1 min (±1 cfm).
NOTE: If Brake Pipe Test key is visible go to Step 6.
Press on Gauges screen. 4.
Press 5.
Press6.
Press7.
Crew message displays:•
Place 8. Automati c Brake handle to exactly MIN (Minimum Reducti on) or test cannot be completed.
Crew message displays:•
BP Test may take up to 3 minutes to complete. During • this ti me DP System Mode will be in Idle.
The following is only applicable during DP Set Up.
Crew message displays:•
Set DP Mode to 9. RUN.
Press on Gauges screen. a)
Press b)
Pressc)
Press d)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.e)
NOTE: In the event of a Brake Pipe test failure, recharge the train and restart procedure from step 1.
SYSTEM
BRK PIPETEST
DP MAINMENU
MODE
EXECUTE
Exit
RUN
Distributed Power
NOTE: The Brake Pipe Test key is only visible when the train is stopped, Independent Brake is in FULL APPLICATION and the Automati c Brake in REL.
BP TEST: SET AUTO BRAKE TO MIN SERVICE
BP TEST: IN PROGRESS
BP TEST OK, SELECT RUN MODE ON MODE SCREEN
EXECUTE
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Remote Unit Set Up
Ensure regulati ng/feed valve is set to 90 psi, EOT ID Code 1. is set to 00000 and if equipped, marker lights ON when DP Remote is on extreme tail end. Ensure DP Remote switches and controls are in correct 2. positi ons (see table below).
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONENGINE CONTROL RUNDP RADIO MODULE BREAKER ONENGINE RUN OFFGEN FIELD OFFCONTROL ONDYNAMIC BRAKE ONREVERSER RemovedAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
Press on Gauges screen. 3.
Press 4.
Enter the 5. DP Lead locomoti ve number using:
Press or 6. to set DP Remote unit
directi on relati ve to DP Lead unit.
Press 7.
Simultaneously: 8.
A penalty brake is initi ated (PCS will be recovered from • the DP Lead unit).
• DP REMOTE ENABLED appears.
Crew message displays:•
Place 9. Independent Brake handle to REL (Release).
Place 10. Automati c Brake handle to HO (Handle-Off ).
Insert locking pin on the Automati c Brake handle. 11.
On the Gauges screen, the12. AUTO BRK status indicator changes from FREIGHT to CUT OUT.
Close windows and lock doors.13.
Release hand brake(s).14.
Ensure angle cocks are fully opened on coupled ends.15.
DISTPOWER
REMOTESETUP
COUNTUP
COUNTDOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
OPPDIR’N
SAMEDIR’N
DONE
AB CONFIGURED AS DPC REMOTE UNITINDP TO RELEASE; AUTO TO HANDLE-OFF
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
27October 2010
OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Lead Unit Set Up
Ensure DP Lead switches and controls are in correct 1. positi ons (see table below).
SWITCHES AND CONTROLS POSITIONENGINE CONTROL RUNDP RADIO MODULE BREAKER ONENGINE RUN ONGEN FIELD ONCONTROL ONDYNAMIC BRAKE ONREVERSER NeutralAUTOMATIC BRAKE REL (Release)INDEPENDENT BRAKE FULL APPLICATION
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press 3.
Enter the 4. DP Remote locomoti ve number using:
Press 5.
Simultaneously:6.
A penalty brake is initi ated•
Crew message displays:•
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Crew message displays:•
The above crew message may remain displayed for up • to 2 minutes, no further acti on is required during this ti me.
Wait for 8. Linked OK message to appear.
Link to additi onal DP Remote(s) if required.9.
Press 10.
Wait for crew message to display:11.
Place 12. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release) to recover penalty and charge the air brake system.
Crew message displays: •
LEADSETUP
COUNTUP
COUNTDOWN
DIGITLEFT
DIGITRIGHT
DONE
LINK
DISTPOWER
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY, GO TO SUPPRESSION
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
CHARGE TRAIN BEFORE RUNNING BRAKE PIPE TEST
PERFORM BRAKE PIPE TEST WHEN READY
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
28 October 2010
OIM - DP Brake Pipe Test
Ensure1. Reverser is centered and Automati c Brake handle is in REL (Release).
Ensure Individual 2. Flow is not greater than 60 cfm on the DP Lead or DP Remote(s).
Ensure sum of DP Lead and DP Remote(s)3. Flow is 90 cfm or less and is stable for 1 min (±1 cfm).
NOTE: If Brake Pipe Test key is visible go to Step 7.
Press on Gauges screen. 4.
Press 5.
Press 6.
Press 7.
Press 8.
Crew message displays:•
Place 9. Automati c Brake handle to exactly MIN (Minimum Reducti on) or test cannot be completed.
Crew message displays:•
BP Test may take up to 3 minutes to complete. During • this ti me DP System Mode will be in Idle.
The following is only applicable during DP Set Up.
Crew message displays:•
Set DP Mode to 10. RUN.
Press on Gauges screen. a)
Pressb)
Press c)
Pressd)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.e)
NOTE: In the event of a Brake Pipe test failure, recharge the train and restart procedure from step 1.
NOTE: The Brake Pipe Test key is only visible when the train is stopped, Independent Brake is in FULL APPLICATION and the Automati c Brake in REL.
DP MAINMENU
MAINMENU
SYSTEM
MODE
EXIT
BPTEST
RUN
EXEC
EXEC
DISTPOWER
BP TEST: SET AUTO BRAKE TO MIN SERVICE
BP TEST: IN PROGRESS
BP TEST: OK, SELECT RUN MODE ON MODE SCREEN
TAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS
29October 2010
GEGE Locomoti vesPRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS AT ORIGIN
GE - DP Last Car Emergency Test
Close angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car.1.
Close the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 2. Remote consist.
Place 3. Automati c Brake handle to EMER (Emergency).
Crew message displays:•
Verify that DP Remote and last car go into emergency.4.
Ensure DP Remote 5. BP is 0 psi and Flow is Out.
Aft er 60 seconds the crew message displays:6.
Remain in EMER (Emergency) positi on for another 30 • seconds or unti l crew message displays:
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
ER• and BP pressures return to 90 psi.
Open the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 8. Remote consist.
Open angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car.9.
Penalty brake will recover.•
Flow• will change from OUT to a numeric value once a rise of at least 3 psi in Brake Pipe pressure is detected within 3 minutes.
AUTOMATIC HANDLE EMERGENCYREMAIN IN EMERGENCY FOR 60 SECONDS
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYEMERGENCY STILL PRESENT
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYTO RECOVER AIR BRAKE, GO TO RELEASE
EMD Locomoti vesEMD
30 October 2010
EMD - DP Last Car Emergency Test
Close angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car.1.
Close the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 2. Remote consist.
Place 3. Automati c Brake handle to EMER (Emergency).
Crew message displays:•
Verify that DP Remote and last car go into emergency.4.
Ensure DP Remote 5. BP is 0 psi and Flow is Out.
Aft er 60 seconds the crew message displays:6.
Remain in EMER (Emergency) positi on for another 30 • seconds or unti l crew message displays:
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
ER• and BP pressures return to 90 psi.
Open the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 8. Remote consist.
Open angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car. 9.
Penalty brake will recover.•
Flow• will change from OUT to a numeric value once a rise of at least 3 psi in Brake Pipe pressure is detected within 3 minutes.
PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS AT ORIGIN
AUTOMATIC HANDLE EMERGENCYREMAIN IN EMERGENCY FOR 60 SECONDS
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYEMERGENCY STILL PRESENT
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYTO RECOVER AIR BRAKE, GO TO RELEASE
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OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
October 2010
PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS AT ORIGIN
OIM - DP Last Car Emergency Test
Close angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car.1.
Close the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 2. Remote consist.
Place 3. Automati c Brake handle to EMER (Emergency).
Crew message displays:•
Verify that DP Remote and last car go into emergency.4.
Ensure DP Remote 5. BP is 0 psi and Flow is Out.
Aft er 60 seconds the crew message displays:6.
Remain in EMER (Emergency) positi on for another 30 • seconds or unti l crew message displays:
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
ER• and BP pressures return to 90 psi.
Open the angle cock ahead of the car coupled to the DP 8. Remote consist.
Open angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car. 9.
Penalty brake will recover.•
Flow• will change from OUT to a numeric value once a rise of at least 3 psi in Brake Pipe pressure is detected within 3 minutes.
AUTOMATIC HANDLE EMERGENCYREMAIN IN EMERGENCY FOR 60 SECONDS
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYEMERGENCY STILL PRESENT
DISTRIBUTED POWER EMERGENCYTO RECOVER AIR BRAKE, GO TO RELEASE
32 October 2010
ALLSYSTEMS
DP En Route Requirements The following chart outlines the process and procedures that must be completed or used during DP operati ons en route.
Perform DP Brake Pipe Test
GEPg.22
EMDPg.25
OIMPg.28
Perform Train Check to Verify BP Conti nuity
GEPg.33
EMDPg.40
OIMPg.47
Set Out Procedure
GEPg.37
EMDPg.44
OIMPg.51
GEPg.35
EMDPg.42
OIMPg.49
DP Train Emergency Recovery Procedure
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
GEPg.34
EMDPg.41
OIMPg.48
Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended
GEPg.38
EMDPg.45
OIMPg.52
Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS
GEPg.36
EMDPg.43
OIMPg.50
Independent Control Operati on Procedure
Adding/Removing DP Remote Consist(s)
GEPg.39
EMDPg.46
OIMPg.53
33
GE Locomoti ves
October 2010
GEGE - Train Check Procedure
Train may proceed while the test is being performed.
Make a 1. 10 psi or greater brake pipe reducti on with Automati c Brake. Train Check key will appear following the reducti on.
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press 3.
Press 4.
Press 5.
Press 6.
Crew message displays:•
Followed by:•
Place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
Crew message displays:•
If Train Check is successful crew message displays: •
Press twice to return to the Gauges screen.8.
NOTE: If Train Check fails aft er 2 successive att empts, immediately inspect trainline for conti nuity.
SYSTEM
TRAINCHECK
EXECUTE
DP: TRAIN CHECK: RELEASE AUTOMATIC BRAKE WHEN READY
DP: TRAIN CHECK: CUTTING OUT BRAKE VALVES / WAIT
DP: TRAIN CHECK: IN PROGRESS
DP: TRAIN CHECK: OK
EXIT
DP Main Menu
Distributed Power
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
34
GE
October 2010
GE Locomoti ves
GE - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route)
Uncoupling
NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 3.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set-Out)
mode using
Press5.
Press6.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. S/O and Flow indicates OUT.
Recoupling
Place1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 2.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:3.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • Norm (Normal)
mode using
Press 4.
Press5.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. Norm (Normal).
Slowly open angle cocks and allow brake pipe to 7. recharge.
Verify 8. Flow indicates a numeric value.
Set Out
EXECUTE
Normal
EXECUTE
RemoteMenu
RemoteMenu
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
35October 2010
GEGE Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
GE - Emergency Recovery Procedure
If an emergency brake applicati on occurs on a DP train, the DP Remote(s) must immediately be placed in S/O (Set Out) mode aft er the train is stopped.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 2.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:3.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set Out)
mode using
Press4.
Press5.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. S/O (Set Out) and Flow indicates OUT.
Recover the emergency brake.7.
An increase in Brake Pipe (BP) pressure on the DP Remote (as seen on the DP Operati on screen) confi rms conti nuity between the DP Lead and the DP Remote. An increase in BP pressure on the HOT/IDU confi rms conti nuity between the DP Remote and the tail end of the train.
NOTE: During this ti me, the DP Remote(s) will conti nue to display the PCS icon.
If BP pressure fails to increase on the DP Remote, it must re-main in S/O (Set Out) mode unti l conti nuity is re-established.
When conti nuity has been re-established and the BP pressure begins to increase on the DP Remote, immediately place the Remote to Normal mode.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 1.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:2.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • Norm (Normal)
mode using
Press 3.
Press4.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 5. Norm (Normal).
Verify 6. Flow indicates a numeric value.
Set Out
EXECUTE
RemoteMenu
Normal
EXECUTE
RemoteMenu
36
GE
October 2010
GE Locomoti ves
GE - Independent Control Procedure
Ensure DP system mode is set to Run. 1.
Press (if visible).2.
Press3.
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes and the DP Remote consist is placed in the Back group, all DP Remote consist(s) to the rear are automati cally placed in the Back group.
Verify that the divider line appears between the “A” Lead 4. and the “B” DP Remote.
Press or 5.
Press6.
NOTE: The DP system will not allow the DP Remote to brake if the DP Lead is in tracti on.
Press or as required. 7.
The Locomoti ve Engineer must pay parti cular att enti on to the train profi le page(s) of the train journal to familiarize them-selves with the marshalling of their train, in parti cular the number and locati on of any cars equipped with EOC (end of car cushioning).
The Locomoti ve Engineer must know the locati on of the DP Remote consist in the train for eff ecti ve use of the DMD (distance measuring device) while operati ng in independent control. The locati on of the DP Remote consist is found on the train journal.
The thrott le and dynamic brake setti ngs must be constantly monitored on the DP Lead consist and the DP Remote consist. The following guidelines must be adhered to:
a) To keep the train slack bunched, the DP Remote con-sist should remain in a higher thrott le positi on than the DP Lead consist except when bunching slack only from the DP Lead consist while in Dynamic Brake.
b) The DP Lead thrott le setti ng must not be more than 5 positi ons higher than the DP Remote’s thrott le set-ti ng. For example: If DP Lead thrott le set at 8, the DP Remote thrott le must be set at 3 or higher.
Press8. to return to synchronous operati on.
ControlMenu
Move to Back
Traction
EXECUTE
Brake
More Traction
Move to Front
More Brake
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
37October 2010
GEGE Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
REMOTEMENU
NORMAL
EXECUTE
GE - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS
During a COMM LOSS, COMM appears above the Remote ID on Distributed Power Operati on screen. If sustained, COMM is replaced by COMM and 2 audible beeps sound.
The DP Remote operati ng status displayed on the DP Opera-ti on screen will remain ‘frozen’ unti l DP communicati on is restored.
COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN
If it becomes necessary to initi ate a COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN of a DP Remote consist, stop the train with a straight-away FULL SERVICE brake applicati on. The train may then be moved for a maximum of 2 miles (in a state of comm loss) in an att empt to restore DP communicati ons.
Performing a Comm Loss Idle Down does not nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote.
To nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote:
Stop the train and then initi ate an emergency brake 1. applicati on.
Recover the air brakes at the DP Lead, as follows:2.
Allow the emergency / penalty ti mer to expire;a)
Place the automati c brake handle in the Release b) positi on.
When COMM is restored, the following informati on will be displayed on the DP Operati ons screen:
Thrott le on DP Remote indicates • Idle.DP Remote Flow indicates • Out. DP Remote mode indicates • Isol (Isolate).
Once COMM is restored, return the DP Remote to Normal mode:
From the Distributed Power Operati on screen:1.
Press•
Press •
Press •
The DP Remote mode changes from • Isol (Isolate) to Norm (Normal).
Make a suffi cient brake pipe reducti on so that when 2. released, a positi ve release will occur.
A • 3 psi rise in DP Remote BP pressure within 3 minutes will result in the cut in of the DP Remote brake valve and its Flow changing from OUT to a numeric value.
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GE
October 2010
GE Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
GE - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.Make a 2. FULL SERVICE brake applicati on as per GOI requirements.
Allow brake pipe reducti on to complete (equalize).•
Set DP Mode to 3. IDLE:
Press on the Gauges screen. a)
Pressb)
Press c)
Pressd)
Press to return to Gauges screen.e)
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen 4. verify the DP Mode status indicates Idle and the DP Remote BC pressure is 72 psi or greater.
Secure train as per GOI and other applicable instructi ons.5.
MODE
IDLE
EXIT
DP Main Menu
Distributed Power
39October 2010
GEGE Locomoti ves
GE - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist
Removing DP Remote Consist
NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 3.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set-Out)
mode using
Press5.
Press6.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. S/O and Flow indicates OUT.
Remove (Set Out) DP Remote consist.8.
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 9. procedure on page 55, End DP Lead Unit.
Re-link the DP Lead to all DP Remote consists remaining 10. in the train by following procedure on page 21, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 11. page 22, DP Brake Pipe Test.
End DP operati on on each DP Remote consist removed 12. from the train by following procedure on page 56, End DP Remote Unit.
NOTE: The Locomoti ve Engineer is responsible for ending DP operati on on all DP Remote consists removed from the train unless relieved of this responsibility.
Adding DP Remote Consist
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 1. procedure on page 55, End DP Lead Unit.
Set up and link each DP Remote consist(s) to be added to 2. the train by following procedure on page 20, DP Remote Unit Set Up.
Link the DP Lead to each DP Remote consist to be in-3. cluded in the train by following procedure on page 21, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a Directi on Agreement Test on each DP 4. Remote consist added by following procedure on page 9, Directi on Agreement Test-Multi ple Remote Consists.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 5. page 22, DP Brake Pipe Test.
Set Out
EXECUTE
RemoteMenu
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
40
EMD
October 2010
EMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
EMD - Train Check Procedure
Train may proceed while the test is being performed.
Make a 1. 10 psi or greater brake pipe reducti on with Automati c Brake. Train Check key will appear following the reducti on.
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press 3.
Press 4.
Press 5.
Crew message displays:•
Followed by:•
Place 6. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
Crew message displays:•
If Train Check is successful crew message displays: •
Press to return to the Gauges screen.7.
NOTE: If Train Check fails aft er 2 successive att empts, immediately inspect trainline for conti nuity.
Distributed Power
SYSTEM
TRAINCHECK
Exit
TRAIN CHECK: IN PROGRESS
TRAIN CHECK: CUTTING OUT BRAKE VALVES, WAIT
TRAIN CHECK: RELEASE AUTO BRAKE WHEN READY
TRAIN CHECK: OK
EXECUTE
41October 2010
EMDEMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
EMD - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route)
Uncoupling NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 3.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes: 4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in• SET OUT Mode
using
Press5.
Press when following prompt appears: 6.
Set Out: Execute Command?
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. SET OUT and Flow indicates OUT.
Recoupling
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 2.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes: 3.
Select the Remote to be placed in • NORM (Normal)
mode using
Each remote must be placed in • NORM (Normal) mode.
Press 4.
Press when following prompt appears: 5.
Normal: Execute Command?
Verify DP Remote mode6. indicates NORM (Normal).
Slowly open angle cocks and allow brake pipe to 7. recharge.
Verify 8. Flow indicates a numeric value.
REMOTE MENU
SET OUT
NORMAL
REMOTE MENU
YES
YES
42
EMD
October 2010
EMD Locomoti ves
EMD - Emergency Recovery Procedure
If an emergency brake applicati on occurs on a DP train, the DP Remote(s) must immediately be placed in Set Out mode aft er the train is stopped.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 2.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:3.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in Set Out •
mode using
Press4.
Press5.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. SET OUT and Flow indicates OUT.
Recover the emergency brake.7.
An increase in Brake Pipe (BP) pressure on the DP Remote (as seen on the DP Operati on screen) confi rms conti nuity between the DP Lead and the DP Remote. An increase in BP pressure on the HOT/IDU confi rms conti nuity between the DP Remote and the tail end of the train.
NOTE: During this ti me, the DP Remote(s) will conti nue to display the PCS icon.
If BP pressure fails to increase on the DP Remote, it must remain in Set Out mode unti l conti nuity is re-established.
When conti nuity has been re-established and the BP pressure begins to increase on the DP Remote, immediately place the Remote to Normal mode.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 1.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:2.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • NORMAL
mode using
Press 3.
Press4.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 5. NORMAL.
Verify 6. Flow indicates a numeric value.
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
REMOTE MENU
SET OUT
NORMAL
REMOTE MENU
YES
YES
43October 2010
EMDEMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
EMD - Independent Control Procedure
Ensure DP system mode is set to Run. 1.
Press (if visible).2.
Press3.
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes and the DP Remote consist is placed in the Back group, all DP Remote consist(s) to the rear are automati cally placed in the Back group.
Verify that the divider line appears between the “A” Lead 4. and the “B” DP Remote.
Press or 5.
Press6. when following prompt appears:
TRACTION: Execute Command?
NOTE: The DP system will not allow the DP Remote to brake if the DP Lead is in tracti on.
Press or7. as required.
The Locomoti ve Engineer must pay parti cular att enti on to the train profi le page(s) of the train journal to familiarize them-selves with the marshalling of their train, in parti cular the number and locati on of any cars equipped with EOC (end of car cushioning).
The Locomoti ve Engineer must know the locati on of the DP Remote consist in the train for eff ecti ve use of the DMD (distance measuring device) while operati ng in independent control. The locati on of the DP Remote consist is found on the train journal.
The thrott le and dynamic brake setti ngs must be constantly monitored on the DP Lead consist and the DP Remote consist. The following guidelines must be adhered to:
a) To keep the train slack bunched, the DP Remote con-sist should remain in a higher thrott le positi on than the DP Lead consist except when bunching slack only from the DP Lead consist while in Dynamic Brake.
b) The DP Lead thrott le setti ng must not be more than 5 positi ons higher than the DP Remote’s thrott le set-ti ng. For example: If DP Lead thrott le set at 8, the DP Remote thrott le must be set at 3 or higher.
Press8. to return to synchronous operati on.
Traction
Move to Back
Main Menu
YES
Brake
Move to Front
More Traction More
Brake
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EMD
October 2010
EMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
NORMAL
REMOTE MENU
YES
EMD - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS
During a COMM LOSS, COMM appears above the Remote ID on Distributed Power Operati on screen. If sustained, COMM is replaced by COMM and 2 audible beeps sound.
The DP Remote operati ng status displayed on the DP Opera-ti on screen will remain ‘frozen’ unti l DP communicati on is restored.
COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN
If it becomes necessary to initi ate a COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN of a DP Remote consist, stop the train with a straight-away FULL SERVICE brake applicati on. The train may then be moved for a maximum of 2 miles (in a state of comm loss) in an att empt to restore DP communicati ons.
Performing a Comm Loss Idle Down does not nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote.
To nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote:
Stop the train and then initi ate an emergency brake 1. applicati on.
Recover the air brakes at the DP Lead, as follows:2.
Allow the emergency / penalty ti mer to expire;a)
Place the automati c brake handle in the Release b) positi on.
When COMM is restored, the following informati on will be displayed on the DP Operati ons screen:
Thrott le on DP Remote indicates • IDLE.DP Remote Flow indicates • OUT. DP Remote mode indicates • ISOLATE.
Once COMM is restored, return the DP Remote to Normal mode:
From the Distributed Power Operati on screen:3.
Press•
Press •
Press •
The DP Remote mode changes from • ISOLATE to NORMAL.
Make a suffi cient brake pipe reducti on so that when 4. released, a positi ve release will occur.
A • 3 psi rise in DP Remote BP pressure within 3 minutes will result in the cut in of the DP Remote brake valve and its Flow changing from OUT to a numeric value.
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EMDEMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
EMD - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.Make a 2. FULL SERVICE brake applicati on as per GOI requirements.
Allow brake pipe reducti on to complete (equalize).•
Set DP Mode to 3. IDLE:
Press on Gauges screen. a)
Pressb)
Press c)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.d)
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen 4. verify the DP Mode status indicates IDLE and the DP Remote BC pressure is 72 psi or greater.
Secure train as per GOI and other applicable instructi ons.5.
DP MAINMENU
MODE
Exit
IDLE
EMD Locomoti vesEMD
46 October 2010
EMD - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist
Removing DP Remote Consist
NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 3.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes: 4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in• SET OUT Mode
using
Press5.
Press when following prompt appears: 6.
Set Out: Execute Command?
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. SET OUT and Flow indicates OUT.
Remove (Set Out) DP Remote consist.8.
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 9. procedure on page 57, End DP Lead Unit.
Re-link the DP Lead to all DP Remote consists remaining 10. in the train by following procedure on page 24, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 11. page 25, DP Brake Pipe Test.
End DP operati on on each DP Remote consist removed 12. from the train by following procedure on page 58, End DP Remote Unit.
NOTE: The Locomoti ve Engineer is responsible for ending DP operati on on all DP Remote consists removed from the train unless relieved of this responsibility.
Adding DP Remote Consist
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 1. procedure on page 57, End DP Lead Unit.
Set up and link each DP Remote consist(s) to be added to 2. the train by following procedure on page 23, DP Remote Unit Set Up.
Link the DP Lead to all DP Remote consists to be included 3. in the train by following procedure on page 24, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a Directi on Agreement Test on each DP 4. Remote consist added by following procedure on page 13, Directi on Agreement Test-Multi ple Remote Consists.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 5. page 25, DP Brake Pipe Test.
REMOTE MENU
SET OUT
YES
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
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OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
October 2010
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
OIM - Train Check Procedure
Train may proceed while the test is being performed.
Make a 1. 10 psi or greater brake pipe reducti on with Automati c Brake. Train Check key will appear following the reducti on.
Press on Gauges screen. 2.
Press 3.
Press 4.
Press 5.
Crew message displays:•
Followed by:•
Place 6. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
Crew message displays:•
If Train Check is successful crew message displays:•
Press twice to return to the Gauges screen.7.
NOTE: If Train Check fails aft er 2 successive att empts, immediately inspect trainline for conti nuity.
EXIT
MAINMENU
EXEC
SYSTEM
TRAINCHECK
TRAIN CHECK: CUTTING OUT BRAKE VALVES / WAIT
TRAIN CHECK: RELEASE AUTOMATIC BRAKE WHEN READY
TRAIN CHECK: IN PROGRESS
TRAIN CHECK: OK
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
OIM - Set Out Procedure (Switching En Route)
Uncoupling
NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake handle is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 3. press
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set-Out)
mode using
Press5.
Press6.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. S/O and Flow indicates OUT.
Recoupling
Place1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION (if needed).
On the Distributi on Power Operati on screen, 2.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:3.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • NORM (Normal)
mode using
Press 4.
Press5.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. NORM (Normal).
Slowly open angle cocks and allow brake pipe to 7. recharge.
Verify 8. Flow indicates a numeric value.
REMOTEMENU
REMOTEMENU
SET OUT
EXEC
EXEC
NORMAL
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OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Emergency Recovery Procedure
If an emergency brake applicati on occurs on a DP train, the DP Remote(s) must immediately be placed in S/O (Set Out) mode aft er the train is stopped.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 2.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:3.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set Out)
mode using
Press4.
Press5.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. S/O (Set Out) and Flow indicates OUT.
Recover the emergency brake.7.
An increase in Brake Pipe (BP) pressure on the DP Remote (as seen on the DP Operati on screen) confi rms conti nuity between the DP Lead and the DP Remote. An increase in BP pressure on the HOT/IDU confi rms conti nuity between the DP Remote and the tail end of the train.
NOTE: During this ti me, the DP Remote(s) will conti nue to display the PCS icon.
If BP pressure fails to increase on the DP Remote, it must re-main in S/O (Set Out) mode unti l conti nuity is re-established.
When conti nuity has been re-established and the BP pressure begins to increase on the DP Remote, immediately place the Remote to Normal mode.
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 1.
press to access the Normal key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:2.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • Norm (Normal)
mode using
Press 3.
Press4.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 5. Norm (Normal).
Verify 6. Flow indicates a numeric value.
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
REMOTEMENU
REMOTEMENU
SET OUT
EXEC
EXEC
NORMAL
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Independent Control Procedure
Ensure DP system mode is set to Run. 1.
Press (if visible).2.
Press3.
NOTE: When linked to multi ple remotes and the DP Remote consist is placed in the Back group, all DP Remote consist(s) to the rear are automati cally placed in the Back group.
Verify that the divider line appears between the “A” Lead 4. and the “B” DP Remote.
Press or 5.
Press6.
NOTE: The DP system will not allow the DP Remote to brake if the DP Lead is in tracti on.
Press or7. as required.
The Locomoti ve Engineer must pay parti cular att enti on to the train profi le page(s) of the train journal to familiarize them-selves with the marshalling of their train, in parti cular the number and locati on of any cars equipped with EOC (end of car cushioning).
The Locomoti ve Engineer must know the locati on of the DP Remote consist in the train for eff ecti ve use of the DMD (distance measuring device) while operati ng in independent control. The locati on of the DP Remote consist is found on the train journal.
The thrott le and dynamic brake setti ngs must be constantly monitored on the DP Lead consist and the DP Remote consist. The following guidelines must be adhered to:
a) To keep the train slack bunched, the DP Remote con-sist should remain in a higher thrott le positi on than the DP Lead consist except when bunching slack only from the DP Lead consist while in Dynamic Brake.
b) The DP Lead thrott le setti ng must not be more than 5 positi ons higher than the DP Remote’s thrott le set-ti ng. For example: If DP Lead thrott le set at 8, the DP Remote thrott le must be set at 3 or higher.
Press8. to return to synchronous operati on.
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
EXEC
TRCTN
BACK
MAINMENU
TRCTN+
BRAKE
BRAKE+
FRONT
51October 2010
OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
REMOTEMENU
NORMAL
EXEC
OIM - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS
During a COMM LOSS, COMM appears above the Remote ID on Distributed Power Operati on screen. If sustained, COMM is replaced by COMM and 2 audible beeps sound.
The DP Remote operati ng status displayed on the DP Opera-ti on screen will remain ‘frozen’ unti l DP communicati on is restored.
COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN
If it becomes necessary to initi ate a COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN of a DP Remote consist, stop the train with a straight-away FULL SERVICE brake applicati on. The train may then be moved for a maximum of 2 miles (in a state of comm loss) in an att empt to restore DP communicati ons.
Performing a Comm Loss Idle Down does not nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote.
To nullify the dynamic brake on the DP Remote:
Stop the train and then initi ate an emergency brake 1. applicati on.
Recover the air brakes at the DP Lead, as follows:2.
Allow the emergency / penalty ti mer to expire;a)
Place the automati c brake handle in the Release b) positi on.
When COMM is restored, the following informati on will be displayed on the DP Operati ons screen:
Thrott le on DP Remote indicates • IDLE.DP Remote Flow indicates • OUT. DP Remote mode indicates • ISO (Isolate).
Once COMM is restored, return the DP Remote to Normal mode:
From the Distributed Power Operati on screen:3.
Press•
Press •
Press •
The DP Remote mode changes from • ISO (Isolate) to NORM (Normal).
Make a suffi cient brake pipe reducti on so that when 4. released, a positi ve release will occur.
A • 3 psi rise in DP Remote BP pressure within 3 minutes will result in the cut in of the DP Remote brake valve and its Flow changing from OUT to a numeric value.
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.Make a 2. FULL SERVICE brake applicati on as per GOI requirements.
Allow brake pipe reducti on to complete (equalize).•
Set DP Mode to 3. IDLE:
Press on Gauges screen. a)
Pressb)
Press c)
Press to return to the Gauges screen.d)
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen 4. verify the DP Mode status indicates Idle and the DP Remote BC pressure is 72 psi or greater.
Secure train as per GOI and other applicable instructi ons.5.
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
MAINMENU
MODE
IDLE
EXIT
53October 2010
OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti ves
OIM - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist
Removing DP Remote Consist
NOTE: The Set Out key will only appear if the locomoti ve is stopped and the Independent Brake is fully applied.
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
Place 2. Automati c Brake handle to FULL (if needed).
On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, press 3.
to access the Set Out key.
When linked to multi ple Remotes:4.
Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • S/O (Set-Out)
mode using
Press5.
Press6.
Verify DP Remote mode indicates 7. S/O and Flow indicates OUT.
Remove (Set Out) DP Remote consist.8.
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 9. procedure on page 59, End DP Lead Unit.
Re-link the DP Lead to all DP Remote consists remaining 10. in the train by following procedure on page 27, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 11. page 28, DP Brake Pipe Test.
End DP operati on on each DP Remote consist removed 12. from the train by following procedure on page 60, End DP Remote Unit.
NOTE: The Locomoti ve Engineer is responsible for ending DP operati on on all DP Remote consists removed from the train unless relieved of this responsibility.
Adding DP Remote Consist
End DP operati on on the DP Lead by following 1. procedure on page 59, End DP Lead Unit.
Set up and link each DP Remote consist(s) to be added to 2. the train by following procedure on page 26, DP Remote Unit Set Up.
Link the DP Lead to all DP Remote consists to be included 3. in the train by following procedure on page 27, DP Lead Unit Set Up.
Perform a Directi on Agreement Test on each DP 4. Remote consist added by following procedure on page 17, Directi on Agreement Test-Multi ple Remote Consists.
Perform a DP Brake Pipe Test by following procedure on 5. page 28, DP Brake Pipe Test.
REMOTEMENU
SET OUT
EXEC
DP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS
54 October 2010
ALLSYSTEMS TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
Terminati ng Distributed Power Operati ons The following chart outlines the procedures that must be completed when terminati ng DP operati ons.
End DP Remote Unit
GEPg.56
EMDPg.58
OIMPg.60
End DP Lead Unit
GEPg.55
EMDPg.57
OIMPg.59
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GE Locomoti ves
October 2010
GEGE - End DP Lead Unit
Place1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
From the Gauges screen, press 2.
Press 3.
Press4.
Press5.
Crew message displays: •
The • ER (Equalizing Reservoir) and BP (Brake Pipe) pressure will reduce to 15 psi.
Crew message displays: •
Place 6. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Crew message displays: •
When crew message disappears, place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
NOTE: Should an emergency brake applicati on occur at this point, follow the crew message prompts to recover the emergency brake.
Distributed Power
DP Main Menu
ENDDIST PWR
DP UNLINKING – WAIT.
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY GO TO SUPPRESSION
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
EXECUTE
TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
GE Locomoti vesGE
56 October 2010
GE - End DP Remote Unit
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL.
From the Gauges screen, press2.
Press3.
Press4.
Press 5.
Set air brake for conventi onal Lead operati on:6.
Pressa)
Pressb)
Pressc)
Verify • Auto Brk status indicator changes from Cut Out to Freight.
Pressd)
Confi rm new set up by pressing again. e)
EXECUTE
Distributed Power
DP Main Menu
ENDDIST PWR
Save Set Up
Air Brake Mode
Air Brake
Change Set Up
Save Set Up
TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
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EMD Locomoti ves EMD
October 2010
EMD - End DP Lead Unit
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
From the Gauges screen, press 2.
Press3.
Press 4.
The crew message displays:•
The • ER (Equalizing Reservoir) and BP (Brake Pipe) pressure will reduce to 15 psi.
Crew message displays:•
Place 5. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Crew message displays: •
When crew message disappears, place 6. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
NOTE: Should an emergency brake applicati on occur at this point, follow the crew message prompts to recover the emergency brake.
Distributed Power
ENDDIST PWR
EXECUTE
UNLINKING – WAIT.
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY GO TO SUPPRESSION
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
EMD Locomoti vesEMD
58 October 2010
EMD - End DP Remote Unit
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
From the Gauges screen, press2.
Press3.
Press 4.
Set air brake for conventi onal Lead operati on:5.
Pressa)
Pressb)
Pressc)
Press twice to accept changes.d)
Verify • AIR BRAKE SETUP changes fromLEAD - CUT OUT to LEAD - CUT IN.
Distributed Power
MoreChoices
AirBrakes
Cut InCut Out
AcceptSetting
ENDDIST PWR
EXECUTE
TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
59
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM
October 2010
OIM - End DP Lead Unit
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
From the Gauges screen, press 2.
Press 3.
Press4.
Press5.
Crew message displays:•
The • ER (Equalizing Reservoir) and BP (Brake Pipe) pressure will reduce to 15 psi.
Crew message displays: •
Place 6. Automati c Brake handle to SUP (Suppression).
Crew message displays:•
When crew message disappears, place 7. Automati c Brake handle to REL (Release).
NOTE: Should an emergency brake applicati on occur at this point, follow the crew message prompts to recover the emergency brake.
EXEC
DIST POWER
MAINMENU
ENDDP
DP UNLINKING - WAIT.
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY GO TO SUPPRESSION
DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYREMAIN IN SUPPRESSION FOR 8 SECONDS
TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
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OIM
October 2010
OIM Equipped Locomoti vesTERMINATING DP OPERATIONS
OIM - End DP Remote Unit
Place 1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.
From the Gauges screen, press2.
Press 3.
Press4.
Press 5.
Set air brake for conventi onal Lead operati on:6.
Pressa)
Pressb)
Press c)
Verify • AUTO BRK status indicator changes from CUT OUT to FREIGHT.
DIST POWER
MAINMENU
EABSETUP
CUT INCUT OUT
EXEC
ENDDP
ACCEPTNEW
October 2010