DISTRIBUTED POWER Procedure Guide Section I

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


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


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

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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

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EMD Gauges Screen (Main Operati ng)

EMD Distributed Power Operati on Screen


EMD - DISPLAY SCREENS

OIM Equipped Locomoti vesOIM

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OIM Gauges Screens (Main Operati ng)

OIM Distributed Power Operati on Screen


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


Press1.

Press 2.

Press3.

Press4.

Select Canada (English) using 5.

Press6.

OIM - Language Setup


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


Multi ple Remote Consist

GEPg.9

EMDPg.13

OIMPg.17

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GE Locomoti ves

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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


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GE

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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.



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.



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.


Press if necessary.14.


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.

conti nued on next page...

Move to Back

REMOTEMENU

IDLE

Traction

EXECUTE

ControlMenu

REMOTEMENU

IDLE

More Traction

NORMAL EXECUTE

SelectRemote

GE Locomoti vesGE

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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.


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.







Press unti l the divider line (fence) disappears.34.

(Return to synchronous operati on.)

Press 35.

Ensure the “B” DP Remote is selected.36.


“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 - Verify Proper DP Set Up


Press i)

Pressii)

Press iii)

Pressiv)

Press to return to the Gauges screen.v)


Pressi)

Press ii)

Press when following prompt appears: •

Normal: Execute Command?


DP Main Menu

MODE

EXECUTE

Exit

RUN

Normal

Remote Menu

YES

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EMD

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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


Traction

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EMDEMD Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS

EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists







idle.


Press followed by 6.



Press unti l the divider line (fence) appears9.


Press10.

Press11. when following prompt appears:

TRACTION: Execute Command?








Press 17.





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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EMD - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists




Press to change the “B” Remote’s mode to 23.

idle.


Press followed by25.


Press27.








the Remote’s tracti on to idle.Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 33. Reverser to Neutral positi on.



Press35.




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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MAINMENU

MODE

EXIT

RUN

EXEC

REMOTEMENU

EXEC

NORMAL

OIM - Verify Proper DP Set Up


Press i)

Pressii)

Press iii)

Pressiv)

Press to return to the Gauges screen.v)


Pressi)

Press ii)

Press iii)


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OIM

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OIM Equipped Locomoti ves

OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Single Remote Consist



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.


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.


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OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti vesTAKING CHARGE OF DP UNITS

OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists







idle.


Press6.



Press unti l the divider line (fence) appears9.


Press10.

Press11.








Press 17.





REMOTEMENU

EXEC

NORMAL EXEC

REMOTEMENU

IDLE

IDLE

TRCTN

BACK

CONTROLMENU

TRCTN+

SELECTREMOTE


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OIM - Directi on Agreement Test - Multi ple Remote Consists





idle.


Press25.


Press27.

Press28.






the Remote’s tracti on to idle.Fully apply the Independent Brake and return 33. Reverser to Neutral positi on.



Press 35.


Press followed by to return the37.


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



Single Remote Consist

GEPg.8

EMDPg.12

OIMPg.16

GEPg.22

EMDPg.25

OIMPg.28


Perform DP Last Car Emergency Test

or TIBS Emergency Test

GEPg.29

EMDPg.30

OIMPg.31


(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


Multi ple Remote Consist

GEPg.9

EMDPg.13

OIMPg.17

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GE

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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


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 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).


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


GE Locomoti vesGE

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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 5.

Press 6.

Press 7.

Press 8.


Place 9. Automati c Brake handle to exactly MIN (Minimum Reducti on) or test cannot be completed.


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 - Remote Unit Set Up


Press if is not visible. 3.


Press5.


Press 7. or to set DP Remote 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

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EMD Locomoti ves

EMD - Lead Unit Set Up


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


Press3.

Enter the4. DP Remote locomoti ve number using:

Press 5.

Simultaneously:6.

A penalty brake is initi ated.•


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.


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.


COUNT UP

COUNT DOWN

DIGITLEFT

DIGITRIGHT

LEADSETUP

LINK

DONE

Distributed Power


DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYPENALTY SOURCE IS STILL PRESENT

CHARGE TRAIN BEFORE RUNNING BRAKE PIPE TEST

PERFORM BRAKE PIPE TEST WHEN READY


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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).




Press 5.

Press6.

Press7.





The following is only applicable during DP Set Up.




Press b)

Pressc)

Press d)

Press to return to the Gauges screen.e)


SYSTEM

BRK PIPETEST

DP MAINMENU

MODE

EXECUTE

Exit

RUN

Distributed Power


BP TEST: SET AUTO BRAKE TO MIN SERVICE

BP TEST: IN PROGRESS

BP TEST OK, SELECT RUN MODE ON MODE SCREEN

EXECUTE


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OIM

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OIM - Remote Unit Set Up


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 4.


Press or 6. to set DP Remote unit


Press 7.

Simultaneously: 8.

A penalty brake is initi ated (PCS will be recovered from • the DP Lead unit).

• DP REMOTE ENABLED appears.


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


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OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti ves

OIM - Lead Unit Set Up


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 3.

Enter the 4. DP Remote locomoti ve number using:

Press 5.

Simultaneously:6.

A penalty brake is initi ated•




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.


LEADSETUP

COUNTUP

COUNTDOWN

DIGITLEFT

DIGITRIGHT

DONE

LINK

DISTPOWER

DISTRIBUTED POWER LINK / UNLINK PENALTYTO CLEAR PENALTY, GO TO SUPPRESSION


CHARGE TRAIN BEFORE RUNNING BRAKE PIPE TEST

PERFORM BRAKE PIPE TEST WHEN READY



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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).




Press 5.

Press 6.

Press 7.

Press 8.





The following is only applicable during DP Set Up.




Pressb)

Press c)

Pressd)

Press to return to the Gauges screen.e)



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


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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).


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

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EMD - DP Last Car Emergency Test












Open angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car. 9.



PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS AT ORIGIN




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PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS AT ORIGIN

OIM - DP Last Car Emergency Test












Open angle cock between DP Lead consist and fi rst car. 9.






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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.


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

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GE Locomoti ves

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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 3.

Press 4.

Press 5.

Press 6.


Followed by:•



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


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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.


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


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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.





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.





mode using

Press 3.

Press4.



Set Out

EXECUTE

RemoteMenu

Normal

EXECUTE

RemoteMenu

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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


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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 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

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GEGE Locomoti ves

GE - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist

Removing DP Remote Consist








mode using

Press5.

Press6.


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


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.


Set Out

EXECUTE

RemoteMenu


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EMD

October 2010

EMD Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS

EMD - Train Check Procedure




Press 3.

Press 4.

Press 5.


Followed by:•



If Train Check is successful crew message displays: •

Press to return to the Gauges screen.7.


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.





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).




Select the Remote to be placed in • NORM (Normal)

mode using

Each remote must be placed in • NORM (Normal) mode.

Press 4.


Normal: Execute Command?

Verify DP Remote mode6. indicates NORM (Normal).



REMOTE MENU

SET OUT

NORMAL

REMOTE MENU

YES

YES

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EMD

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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.





Select the Remote(s) to be placed in Set Out •

mode using

Press4.

Press5.





If BP pressure fails to increase on the DP Remote, it must remain in Set Out mode unti l conti nuity is re-established.





Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • NORMAL

mode using

Press 3.

Press4.

Verify DP Remote mode indicates 5. NORMAL.



REMOTE MENU

SET OUT

NORMAL

REMOTE MENU

YES

YES

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EMD - Independent Control Procedure



Press3.



Press or 5.




Press or7. as required.







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



COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN









Thrott le on DP Remote indicates • IDLE.DP Remote Flow indicates • OUT. DP Remote mode indicates • ISOLATE.



Press•

Press •

Press •

The DP Remote mode changes from • ISOLATE to NORMAL.



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EMD - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended





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.


DP MAINMENU

MODE

Exit

IDLE

EMD Locomoti vesEMD

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EMD - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist








Select the Remote(s) to be placed in• SET OUT Mode

using

Press5.


Set Out: Execute Command?











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.



REMOTE MENU

SET OUT

YES


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OIM - Train Check Procedure




Press 3.

Press 4.

Press 5.


Followed by:•



If Train Check is successful crew message displays:•

Press twice to return to the Gauges screen.7.


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.



On the Distributed Power Operati on screen, 3. press




mode using

Press5.

Press6.


Recoupling

Place1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION (if needed).

On the Distributi on Power Operati on screen, 2.



Select the Remote(s) to be placed in • NORM (Normal)

mode using

Press 4.

Press5.

Verify DP Remote mode indicates 6. NORM (Normal).



REMOTEMENU

REMOTEMENU

SET OUT

EXEC

EXEC

NORMAL

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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.





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.




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.






mode using

Press 3.

Press4.




REMOTEMENU

REMOTEMENU

SET OUT

EXEC

EXEC

NORMAL

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OIM

October 2010


OIM - Independent Control Procedure



Press3.



Press or 5.

Press6.


Press or7. as required.








EXEC

TRCTN

BACK

MAINMENU

TRCTN+

BRAKE

BRAKE+

FRONT

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OIMOIM Equipped Locomoti vesDP EN ROUTE REQUIREMENTS

REMOTEMENU

NORMAL

EXEC

OIM - Operati on During a DP COMM LOSS



COMM LOSS IDLE DOWN









Thrott le on DP Remote indicates • IDLE.DP Remote Flow indicates • OUT. DP Remote mode indicates • ISO (Isolate).



Press•

Press •

Press •

The DP Remote mode changes from • ISO (Isolate) to NORM (Normal).



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OIM

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OIM - Securing DP Train Left Unatt ended





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.



MAINMENU

MODE

IDLE

EXIT

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OIM - Removing or Adding DP Remote Consist









mode using

Press5.

Press6.











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.



REMOTEMENU

SET OUT

EXEC


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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

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GEGE - End DP Lead Unit

Place1. Independent Brake handle to FULL APPLICATION.

From the Gauges screen, press 2.

Press 3.

Press4.

Press5.


The • ER (Equalizing Reservoir) and BP (Brake Pipe) pressure will reduce to 15 psi.




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


EXECUTE

TERMINATING DP OPERATIONS

GE Locomoti vesGE

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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


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EMD - End DP Lead Unit



Press3.

Press 4.

The crew message displays:•







Distributed Power

ENDDIST PWR

EXECUTE

UNLINKING – WAIT.




EMD Locomoti vesEMD

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EMD - End DP Remote Unit



Press3.

Press 4.


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


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OIM - End DP Lead Unit



Press 3.

Press4.

Press5.








EXEC

DIST POWER

MAINMENU

ENDDP

DP UNLINKING - WAIT.




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OIM

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OIM Equipped Locomoti vesTERMINATING DP OPERATIONS

OIM - End DP Remote Unit



Press 3.

Press4.

Press 5.


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

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