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ISO 9001: 2008 Effective from 18.06.2012 RDSO/SPN/196/2012 Version 3.1.1<br />

Document Title : Specification <strong>of</strong> <strong>Train</strong> <strong>Collision</strong> <strong>Avoidance</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> no acknowledgement from Loco Pilot within 5 seconds, Loco unit shall<br />

assume default train length as in Clause 5.6.2 and treat the train as new train.<br />

5.7 Types <strong>of</strong> Brake commands & Brake Interface Unit (BIU)<br />

5.7.1 TCAS shall be capable <strong>of</strong> giving following three levels <strong>of</strong> brake commands <strong>for</strong><br />

train braking:<br />

(i) Normal Brake (NB) command<br />

(ii) Full Service Brake (FSB) command<br />

(iii) Emergency Brake (EB) command<br />

5.7.2 In addition, TCAS shall also give additional command i.e. Loco Brake<br />

command in conjunction with Normal Brake / Full Service Brake / Emergency<br />

Brake, to develop BC pressure upto maximum value corresponding to loco<br />

independent brake if the train is identified as a Light Engine.The Brake<br />

Interface Unit (BIU) <strong>of</strong> Loco unit shall have following features:<br />

5.7.2.1 It shall apply normal, service & emergency brakes <strong>of</strong> locomotives<br />

respectively based on the type <strong>of</strong> brake command. In addition to these<br />

brakes, it shall also apply Loco brake, if Loco Brake command is received.<br />

5.7.2.2 It shall not reduce the braking level initiated by the Loco Pilot. However,<br />

TCAS can increase the level <strong>of</strong> braking over driver initiated braking as and<br />

when need arises.<br />

5.7.2.3 It shall not modify the existing braking characteristics <strong>of</strong> the locomotive<br />

(single/MU/Banking) as well as other self-propelled vehicles treated as<br />

train.<br />

5.7.2.4 It shall automatically cut <strong>of</strong>f traction/ regression shall take place at the<br />

instance <strong>of</strong> Loco unit initiated braking & traction shall be restored after<br />

withdrawal <strong>of</strong> Loco unit brake commands.<br />

5.7.2.5 It shall be possible to increase the extent <strong>of</strong> brake level (initiated by Loco<br />

unit) by the loco pilot, if he desires so.<br />

5.7.2.6 Whenever braking command is withdrawn by TCAS, the TCAS initiated<br />

brake shall release and loco pilot shall be able to restore traction.<br />

5.7.3 If RDSO developed and approved BIU is available, the same shall be used in<br />

place <strong>of</strong> the one described in 5.7.2. The interfacing to BIU shall be either<br />

through potential free contacts or through DC voltage.<br />

5.8 Automatic Brake Test (ABT) & Brake characteristics<br />

5.8.1 On <strong>for</strong>mation a new train, loco unit shall assume default brake characteristics<br />

<strong>of</strong> the train. The default brake characteristics shall be such that in the event <strong>of</strong><br />

perceived danger, the loco unit is able to stop train short <strong>of</strong> safe distance or<br />

control the speed to desired value be<strong>for</strong>e target, as the case may be.<br />

5.8.2 Whenever a train with default brake characteristics enters in block section,<br />

loco unit shall carryout Automatic Brake Test (ABT) to assess the correct<br />

brake characteristics <strong>of</strong> the train on a level track indicated through RFID tag.<br />

The ABT shall automatically take care <strong>of</strong> any Loco Pilot initiated braking<br />

including loco’s dynamic/ Rheostatic/ Regenerative brake during the course <strong>of</strong><br />

ABT, such that, it does not have impact on TCAS generated braking<br />

characteristics and TCAS meets its prime requirement <strong>of</strong> prevention <strong>of</strong><br />

collision.<br />

5.8.3 The outcome <strong>of</strong> the ABT shall be displayed on Loco Pilot’s OCIP in the <strong>for</strong>m<br />

<strong>of</strong> message ‘AUTO BRAKE TEST OK’ with audio alarm in case the ABT is<br />

considered successful by the loco unit.<br />

5.8.4 In case <strong>of</strong> failure <strong>of</strong> ABT to take place due to any reason, Loco unit shall<br />

per<strong>for</strong>m ABT again in the next block section.<br />

5.8.5 In case ABT is considered unsuccessful by Loco unit, ‘AUTO BRAKE TEST<br />

NOT OK’ shall be displayed on Loco Pilot’s OCIP alongwith audio alarm to<br />

alert Loco Pilot. However in such case, Loco unit shall retain the default brake<br />

characteristics & shall be able to stop short <strong>of</strong> safe distance limit or to control<br />

Signal Directorate RDSO/Lucknow Page 17 <strong>of</strong> 56

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