VRIOGS 012.7.13 RevA - Point Mechanisms - Public Transport Victoria

Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards 

VRIOGS 012.7.13 

Point Mechanisms 

Revision 

A 

Issue Date 6/11/2009

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VRIOGS 012.7.13 Revision A 

VRIOGS 012.7.13 Point Mechanisms 

Revision A 

Issue Date: 6/11/2009 

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PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD 

The Standard has been created through the collaboration of members of the 

Victorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group (VRIOG) for the purpose of establishing 

standards which, if implemented throughout the Victorian Rail Network, will facilitate 

the interoperability of infrastructure. 

The use of the Standard is not prescribed by law but, if adopted, conformity with the 

provisions of the Standard is mandatory in order that the purpose of the Standard be 

achieved. 

DISCLAIMER 

The Standard is published by the Director of Public Transport for information 

purposes only and does not amount to any kind of advice. 

Each person is responsible for making his or her own assessment of all such 

information and for verifying such information. The content of this publication is not a 

substitute for professional advice. 

The Director of Public Transport and VRIOG accept no liability for any loss or 

damage to any person, howsoever caused, for information contained in this 

publication, or any purported reliance thereon. 

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT 

© Director of Public Transport 2005. 

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accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS ........................................................................ 1 

SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS............................................................................ 2 

SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL ........................................................... 3 

3.1 Scope .................................................................................................. 3 

3.2 Application ........................................................................................... 3 

3.3 Quality Assurance Documentation ...................................................... 3 

3.4 Maintenance Manual ........................................................................... 3 

3.5 Advisory Bulletins ................................................................................ 3 

3.6 Occupational Health and Safety .......................................................... 3 

SECTION 4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POINTS ............................ 4 

4.1 Point Operation.................................................................................... 4 

4.2 Point Locking ....................................................................................... 4 

4.3 Drive System ....................................................................................... 4 

4.4 General Characteristics ....................................................................... 4 

SECTION 5.0 POINT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS....................................... 6 

5.1 Operation and Construction................................................................. 6 

5.2 Material Grades ................................................................................... 8 

5.3 Maintainability...................................................................................... 9 

5.4 Reliability ............................................................................................. 9 

5.5 Mechanical Connections ..................................................................... 9 

5.6 Additional Equipment........................................................................... 9 

5.7 Painting................................................................................................ 9 

5.8 Product Identification ........................................................................... 9 

5.9 Insulation ........................................................................................... 10 

5.10 Wiring ................................................................................................ 10 

5.11 Terminals........................................................................................... 10 

5.12 Wiring Diagram.................................................................................. 11 

5.13 Labelling ............................................................................................ 11 

5.14 Finish................................................................................................. 11 

SECTION 6.0 POINT LOCKING MECHANISMS........................................... 12 

SECTION 7.0 DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS.......................................... 13 

7.1 Inspections and Tests........................................................................ 13 

7.2 Certificates......................................................................................... 13 

SECTION 8.0 WARRANTY............................................................................ 14 

SECTION 9.0 MAINTAINABILITY.................................................................. 15 

SECTION 10.0 POINT LOCKING MECHANISMS........................................... 16 

SECTION 11.0 REFERENCES........................................................................ 17 

APPENDIX A Power Operated Points M10: 60kg, 1600mm Gauge ................ 18 

APPENDIX B Power Operated Points 53kg 1600mm Gauge .......................... 19 

APPENDIX C Power Operated Points M7: 60kg 1600mm Gauge ................... 20 

APPENDIX D Power Operated Catch Points 47kg 1600mm Gauge................ 21 



VRIOGS 012.7.13 Revision A 1 

SECTION 1.0 

CONVENTIONS 

1) Words or phrases that appear capitalised out of context are defined within the 

Definitions section of this VRIOG Standard. 

2) The word “Shall” is to be understood as mandatory. 

3) The word “Should” is to be understood as non-mandatory i.e. advisory or 

recommended. 

4) Uncontrolled Standards may not be referenced within the VRIOG Standards. 

These include former PTC Standards, Franchisee Standards, Franchisee 

Subcontractor Standards and Infrastructure Lessee Standards. 

5) Controlled Standards, including Australian Standards and other VRIOG 

Standards, may be referenced but only if: 

• The referenced item can not be adequately explained with an amount 

of text that could not reasonably be inserted into the body of the 

Standard. 

• The reader is not referenced to another Controlled Standard 

necessary for the item to be adequately explained i.e. one document 

link only. 

• The referenced document is a Figure or table and could not 

reasonably be included in the appendices of the Standard. 

6) The format employed in the VRIOG Standards is compatible with Australian 

Standards, and will be used from this point on. 

7) The numbering system for the VRIOG Standards is chronologically 

sequential from the point of introduction, and is not based on any form of 

interpretive system. 

8) The VRIOG Standards contain engineering information necessary to operate 

a safe Railway. VRIOG Standards will not contain any information that can be 

construed as a work instruction, procedure, process or protocol. This 

information forms the basis of each individual entity’s Safety Accreditation 

Certification, and, as such, is outside the scope of VRIOG Standards. 



2 VRIOGS 012.7.13 Revision A 

SECTION 2.0 

DEFINITIONS 

Terminology used and/or applied in this Standard is defined as follows:- 

Terminology 

Accredited Rail 

Operator (ARO) 

Application for 

Variation of 

Accreditation 

Definition 

Accredited Rail Operator 

A Rail Infrastructure Manager or Rolling Stock Operator who is 

accredited under Part 5 of the Rail Safety Act 2006. 

An application to the Safety Director by an accredited rail 

operator for variation of its accreditation due to the accredited 

rail operator proposing to make change to or to the manner of 

carrying out, accredited rail operations that may reasonably be 

expected:- 

• To change the nature, character and scope of the 

accredited rail operator; or 

• To not be within the competence and capacity for which 

the accredited rail operator is accredited. 

AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way 

Association 

AS 

Facing Point Lock 

(FPL) 

Point Machine 

Points 

Purchaser 

Type Approval 

VRIOG 

VRIOGS 

Australian Standard 

A method of locking the points using a plunger to engage a lock 

rod. Electric FPL point machines utilise external operating and 

detection rods with an internal lockbox and FPL. 

An encased type of point operating mechanism by which points, 

derailers, swing nose crossings, etc., are moved by power and 

in which may be included a means for locking and detecting the 

points. 

A pair of point switches installed in a turnout. 

Person or organisation to which the point operating mechanism 

is supplied or being supplied. 

Note: They may not be a direct representative of the ARO. 

Consideration of form, fit and function under specified conditions 

to approve equipment suitability for use within VRIOG 

infrastructure. (Refer to VRIOG “Standard for Signalling Design 

and Documentation” VRIOGS 012.1 – 2007, Clause 4.2) 

The Victorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group comprising the 

following members:- 

• VicTrack 

• V/Line Passenger 

• Metro Trains Melbourne 

• Yarra Trams 

• Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) 

• Public Transport Division of the Department of Transport 

(PTD) 

Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards. 

Table 1 - Terminology 




SECTION 3.0 

SCOPE AND GENERAL 

3.1 Scope 

This Standard provides the minimum acceptance criteria for the design, manufacture 

and supply of point machine equipment for the operation of points within the Victorian 

Railway Network. 

3.2 Application 

Unless otherwise specified, point machine equipment shall be Type Approved by the 

ARO and shall comply with the requirements of British Standard specification 

BS581:1950 (Electrically driven point operating machines for railways) or the AREMA 

Communications & Signals Manual 2008, Section 12. 

The manufacturer shall be accredited to the appropriate Australian Quality Standards 

or recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based overseas. 

It is considered that the following are appropriate Australian Quality Standards:- 

- AS/ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems – Requirements 

- AS/ISO 9004 - Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Performances 

3.3 Quality Assurance Documentation 

Quality assurance documentation shall be in accordance with the requirements of 

Australian Quality Standard “Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards” 

AS/ISO 9000.2 or recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based 

overseas. 

3.4 Maintenance Manual 

The maintenance manual shall be in accordance with the requirements of VRIOG 

Standard “Specification for Signalling Supply, Construction and Installation” VRIOGS 

012.2, Section 25. 

3.5 Advisory Bulletins 

The Purchaser shall check and act upon any related manufacturer and ARO issued 

product bulletins in order to ensure that they are aware of and action any safety 

related concerns regarding the point machine equipment. 

3.6 Occupational Health and Safety 

The manufacturer shall comply with the Victorian “Rail Safety Act 2006”, the 

“Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004” and the “Occupational Health and Safety 

Regulations 2007”. 

The weight of the equipment shall be considered with regards to the current 

“Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 & Codes of Practice” with regards 

to safe handling by persons and with respect to the installation and maintenance 

requirements. 

The manufacturer shall comply with a recognised international equivalent if the 

manufacturer is based overseas. 




SECTION 4.0 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POINTS 

4.1 Point Operation 

Types of point operating mechanisms used on the Victorian Rail Network are:- 

• Dual control 

• Non dual control 

• Trailable 

4.2 Point Locking 

Types of point locking mechanisms used on the Victorian Rail Network are:- 

a) Machine locking 

b) Rail head locking 

4.3 Drive System 

The motive power to operate the mechanisms maybe provided by:- 

a) Electric motor 

b) Hydraulic Ram 

c) Pneumatic Ram 

4.4 General Characteristics 

4.4.1 Power Supply 

The point machine motor shall be suitable for operation from either a nominal 110V 

AC power supply or 24V DC supply. 

The machine will be controlled externally, no internal contactor is required. 

4.4.2 Sequence of Operation 

The point mechanism shall perform its normal operation in the following sequence:- 

• Open the indication circuit 

• Unlock the points 

• Throw the points 

• Lock the points 

• Close the indication circuit 

4.4.3 Mechanical Output 

a) The point mechanisms shall be capable of accommodating blade openings 

between 100mm and 140mm. 

b) Lock and detector slides shall be continuously adjustable for point blade 

openings between 100mm and 140mm. 




c) The force provided at the throw bar shall be a minimum of 3.1kN at nominal 

supply voltage with maximum thrust of not less than 4.4kN occurring at clutch 

slip. 

d) The machine shall be capable of being stopped in mid stroke by external 

resistance without sustaining damage. 

e) The machine shall be capable of completing three consecutive full stokes at a 

load of 3.1kN at a temperature of 60°C. 

f) For a rail head locking open blade, there should be 127mm clearance (±2mm) 

between point blade and stock rail measured at the toe of the points. 

g) Machine locking shall provide for a switch opening of 125mm clearance 

(±3mm) at the tip of the switch. 

4.4.4 Operating Time 

a) With a load of 3.1kN maximum and nominal supply voltage the throw time 

shall not exceed 7 seconds. 

4.4.5 Environmental Conditions 

a) The point machine shall be subject to the conditions specified for Category C 

equipment in specification VRIOGS 012.7.25 “Environmental Conditions”. 

4.4.6 Lightning and Surge Protection 

a) The application of the point machine shall comply to VRIOG Standard 

“Lightning and Surge Protection - General Requirements” VRIOGS 012.7.9. 




SECTION 5.0 

POINT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 

This section of the specification states the minimum requirements to be considered 

for the design and manufacture of the Dual or Non Dual control point machine. 

5.1 Operation and Construction 

a) The time of operation with the nominated operating voltage at the motor 

terminals shall not exceed 3 seconds with a minimum force of 6.70kN with an 

operating current of 10A (max), nor shall it exceed 3.5 seconds at a voltage 

10% below normal. 

The manufacturer shall supply all operating values in relation to the various 

gear ratios used in the mechanism offered. 

b) The point machine mechanisms shall have a minimum service life of 30 

years. 

c) The point machine mechanisms shall maintain its performance without need 

for adjustment over a temperature range of -20 to 70 degrees. 

d) The point machine mechanisms shall be so constructed and equipped that 

point operation can be stopped or reversed at any point of movement by 

manipulation of point control function. 

e) The point machine mechanisms shall be provided with staggered or top and 

bottom locking for normal and reverse position of points. 

f) Each point machine mechanism shall be equipped with an efficient friction 

clutch to prevent damage in case movement of points is obstructed. 

g) Each point machine mechanism shall include a means to automatically 

remove the motor drive after a pre-determined time should the machine not 

complete its full operation. 

The means utilised to remove the motor drive shall reset automatically when 

the point control is called to the opposite lie. 

This time-out period shall be set to between 3-4 times the expected operation 

times under full load. 

h) All parts of the point machine mechanisms shall be strong enough to permit 

the stopping of the points at any part of their movement by the introduction of 

an obstruction between the point blade and stock rails, without damage to any 

part. 

i) The point machine mechanisms and circuit controlling devices shall be 

enclosed in a metal weatherproof case, the covering of which shall be 

removable and equipped with suitable fastenings for application of padlocks 

(Refer to VRIOGS 012.2., Section 21.7), and when open shall provide access 

to all parts. 




j) The point machine mechanisms case shall protect and secure the apparatus 

and wiring contained herein from unauthorised access. 

k) Means for readily draining oil and water accumulation shall be provided. 

l) Each point machine mechanism shall be fitted with detection contacts 

operated by the blade or blades and the locking plunger for ready adjustment 

to the required tolerances. 

The closed detection contacts shall open with a closed blade opening greater 

than 4mm and the locking is fully engaged. 

Detection contacts shall open on failure of detection linkage and/or detection 

rod or on the next point mechanism operation. 

m) Adequate provision shall be made to facilitate the lubrication appropriate to 

each of the moving parts; and where necessary, approved oil sealing shall be 

provided around moving parts of the mechanism leaving the gear case. 

n) The external cable entry to the point machine case shall be a metal, non 

ferrous cable gland located above the foundation plate and being secured 

with a 50mm metal flexible hose. 

o) Internal electrical connections shall be oil/heat resistant. 

p) To change from motor to hand throw operating conditions, the hand operating 

lever or levers shall perform in order the following functions:- 

• Open motor and signal circuits 

• Disengage motor operating mechanism 

• Engage hand throw operating mechanism 

To change from hand throw to power operating conditions, the hand operating 

lever or levers shall perform in order the following functions:- 

• Disengage hand throw operating mechanism 

• Engage motor operating mechanism 

• Close motor and signal circuit 

Hand selector and hand operating levers shall be interlocked to ensure the 

above sequences. 

q) The point machine mechanisms shall be so constructed that the point blades 

are moved to the full normal or full reverse position and locked before the 

hand operating lever can be latched in its position corresponding to the 

position of the points. 

r) The dual control point machine mechanisms hand operating lever or levers 

and their connection shall form an integral part of the point operating 

mechanism. 

s) A separate voltage free contact shall be provided to open the signal circuits 

when the hand selector lever is initially moved out of motor operation. 




t) The dual control point machine mechanisms shall be constructed for either 

L.H or R.H point layout and the mechanism shall be located away from the 

track in either case. The hand operating lever shall be located on the side of 

the mechanism away from the track. 

i. The hand operating lever shall be marked :- 

• N (Normal) 

• R (Reverse) 

ii. The selector lever shall be marked:- 

• “Hand operating position” 

• “Motor operating position” 

u) The dual control point machine mechanisms shall be provided with suitable 

keepers with latches for normal and reverse positions of levers equipped with 

fastenings for application of padlocks. 

v) The non dual control point machine mechanisms shall be constructed so that 

the point blades are moved to the full normal or reverse position by the crank 

handle to enable the clipping of the closed blade. 

w) The crank handle insertion point shall be clearly marked and covered by a 

weatherproof cap and hasp for insertion of a nominated padlock. The 

insertion of the crank handle shall not be possible unless power is removed 

from the point drive. 

x) The point machine mechanisms shall operate on tracks with the following 

geometry :- 

• Track gauges : 1600mm & 1435mm 

• Rail weight : 47, 53 & 60kg to AS 1085 Part 1 

y) All replaceable component parts of the equipment shall be interchangeable. 

5.2 Material Grades 

Unless otherwise type approved by the ARO, the following material grades and 

processes shall be used:- 

Case Hardening 

Bronze 

- Depth ≈ 0.5 min, Hardness ≈ 58 – 62 HRc 

- AS 2738 PT.3 C83600 

Manganese Bronze - AS 1567 – 686 

Mild Steel 

- AS 3679 Grade 250 (Section) 

- AS 3678 Grade 250 (Plate) 

SGI - AS 1831 - 400.12 

Brass - AS 1567 – 385 

Aluminium Alloy - AS 1874 - 2000 

Aluminium - AS 2338 – 2004 

Galvanised Iron - Galvanise to AS 1650 - 1981 

Galvanised Sheet - AS 2551 - 1982 

Table 2 – Material Grades 




5.3 Maintainability 

a) The point machines shall be designed and manufactured to facilitate the 

following:- 

5.4 Reliability 

• Accessibility for normal preventative maintenance. 

• Specialist tools to be minimised and advised if required. 

• Piece part replacement 

a) The manufacturer shall advise the Purchaser on their product’s reliability 

theory undertaken in design and procedures followed to ensure long term 

reliability of their product. 

b) The following information is required as a minimum:- 

• Proposed maintenance instructions and periodicity. 

• Reliability data from in-service users by other railroads. 

5.5 Mechanical Connections 

a) A rectangular lock rod shall be used with a vertical locking face of a height not 

less than 12mm. 

b) Notches in lock rod shall have square edges and shall be not more than 2mm 

larger than the plunger, measured in a horizontal line. 

c) The lock rod shall have sufficient strength to alone and independently hold 

the points in position throughout the service life of the machine. 

5.6 Additional Equipment 

a) Each mechanism shall be provided with all necessary equipment, for its 

satisfactory operation as detailed in this specification. 

5.7 Painting 

a) All parts designed exclusively for 50Hz operation shall be painted yellow to 

colour No.356 in B.S.381C. 

b) The outside case of the point machine shall be treated with an epoxy based 

finish or shall be galvanised. The interior shall be finished with a gloss coat of 

light grey or cream colour. 

5.8 Product Identification 

a) A nameplate shall be affixed in a readily visible position inside the point 

machine and such a manner that it cannot become dislodged during the 

operation life of the point machine. 

b) The nameplate shall contain at least the following:- 

• Manufacturer’s name 

• Manufacturer’s unique serial number 

• The year of manufacture 

• Motor operating voltage and full rated load current 




5.9 Insulation 

a) All electrical equipment shall be double insulated from the case. 

b) The surface leakage distance between any exposed current carrying parts 

and any exposed current carrying parts and case or metallic components 

shall not be less than 15mm. The air gap between any exposed current 

carrying part and case or other metallic component shall be not less than 

6.3mm. 

c) The motor capacitor(s), and any rectifier (where used) and the thermal 

overload unit are excluded from the following specified insulation tests. 

5.9.1 Applied High Voltage Test 

a) The insulation shall withstand, for a period of one minute, a test voltage of 

2000V RMS applied between all parts of electrical circuits and other metallic 

parts insulated therefore. 

b) The test voltage shall be alternating, approximately of sine wave form and of 

any frequency between 25Hz and 100Hz. 

5.9.2 Insulation Resistance Test 

a) This test shall be carried out immediately after the “Applied High Voltage 

Test” and at a potential of 1000V DC. 

b) The insulation resistance shall be measured between all insulated circuits and 

earth and the minimum value for the completely wired machine, except for 

those excluded components noted above, shall be not less than 100MΩ. 

5.10 Wiring 

a) All internal wiring shall be V105 PVC insulated PVC sheathed cable, with 

tinned stranded copper conductors. Conductor size shall be typically 

50/0.2mm for motor circuits and 32/0.2mm for control and detection circuits. 

b) All internal wiring shall be terminated using heavy-duty pre-insulated electrotinned 

copper crimp lugs. Each wiring conductor shall be colour coded or 

individually numbered. 

c) Suitable mechanical protection shall be provided where wiring passes through 

holes or areas subject to abrasion. 

5.11 Terminals 

a) Terminals for external wiring shall preferably be M6 or 2BA screw studs 

spaced at 20mm centres. Each terminal shall be numbered in accordance 

with the wiring diagram. 

b) Other terminal types such as screw clamp may be accepted for this 

application but the particular terminal type and part number will need to be 

submitted for approval. 

c) Spade type connectors, if used shall be super grip pre-insulated types and/or 

shall be fully covered by insulating sleeves. 




5.12 Wiring Diagram 

a) A weatherproof wiring diagram shall be fixed to the inside of the point 

machine in such a manner that it remains legible and cannot interfere with the 

operation of the mechanism, should it become detached, over the life of the 

point machine. 

b) The wiring diagram shall indicate any alterations required to convert the hand 

of operation of the point machine. 

5.13 Labelling 

a) Labelling shall be in accordance with the requirements of VRIOG Standard 

“General Requirements for Labelling of Signalling Equipment” VRIOGS 

012.7.30. 

5.14 Finish 

a) All exposed steelwork shall have sharp edges and burrs removed and all 

welds neat and free of slag. 

b) The whole of the steelwork, including electrical equipment, usually painted 

shall be cleaned free of oil and grease. 

c) However, all unprotected ferrous components forming the assembly shall be 

supplied lightly coated with SAE 30 OIL with 20% MOLYBOND COLLOID 20 

ADDITIVE or an approved alternative. 

d) No application of oil is permitted on the electrical equipment housed under the 

cover. 

e) All internal metal parts liable to corrosion, except bearing and contact 

surfaces shall be protected against corrosion using a heavy-duty 

electroplating (or equivalent) process. 

f) The material used for protection against corrosion under ordinary condition 

shall withstand temperature range between -40°C and +85°C. 




SECTION 6.0 

POINT LOCKING MECHANISMS 

This section of the specification states the minimum requirements to be considered 

for the design and manufacture of the point operating and locking mechanisms. 

a) The point lock mechanisms shall be able to be driven by electric, pneumatic 

and hydraulic power units with a drive stroke of 180mm. 

b) The point lock mechanisms shall be constructed of robust materials such that 

they can sustain 200,000 operations without replacement. 

c) All point lock components shall be made to gauge and interchangeable. 

d) Fixed elements of point locks fitted to switches shall be manufactured to fit 

the turnout and minimise the fitting of shims. 

e) Adjustment of the point lock mechanisms shall be by shim between the lock 

arm bracket and the switch. 

f) Shims shall be provided in 0.8, 1.6 and 2.4mm thickness. 

g) The point lock mechanisms shall be fixed to the switch and stockrail, and 

detector rods shall be fixed to the switch. 

h) Bolts used in the assembly and fitting of the point lock mechanisms shall be 

zinc plated (or equivalent) and be fitted with self locking nuts. 

i) Galvanised bolts (if supplied) shall have the thread cleaned with a die nut to 

suit the self locking nuts. 

j) All bearing surfaces (including pins and bushes) shall be capable of a 

minimum of 350,000 operations. 

k) All sliding and pressure surfaces of the point lock components shall be 

hardchrome plated. 

l) The drive bar shall be electrically insulated from the point lock mechanisms 

on each side of the turnout. 




SECTION 7.0 

DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS 

7.1 Inspections and Tests 

a) Each point machine mechanism shall be subjected to a series of inspections 

and tests to confirm that it conforms to the requirements stated in this 

specification. 

b) The manufacturer shall carry out all electrical and/or mechanical inspections 

and tests to verify that the point machine mechanism conforms fully to this 

specification prior to delivery. 

c) All these tests shall be carried out at the manufacturer’s premises at their 

cost. The Purchaser reserves the right to witness these tests. 

d) All apparatus and instrumentation required for the tests shall be provided by 

the manufacturer. 

e) The inspection and test records shall be retained by the manufacturer for a 

period not less than the nominated storage life and warranty period of the 

equipment. 

7.2 Certificates 

a) The result of the inspection and testing are to be submitted in the form of a 

signed certificate on the manufacturer’s company letterhead. 

b) The manufacturer shall provide the completed Certificate of Compliance to 

the Purchaser with the delivery of the equipment. 

c) The certificate shall include but not be limited to the following information:- 

• Certification number and Date of certification 

• Customer’s name and Contract number 

• Purchase order number 

• Date of manufacture 

• Quantity of delivery 

• Unique serial number for individual product or batch code assigned by the 

manufacturer 

• Inspection and test results 

• Date of the inspection and testing 

• Statement of compliance that the product meets all the requirements of 

this specification 

• Name and Signature of the manufacturer’s management representative 

d) The Purchaser shall have the right to request supporting Quality Assurance 

documentation to accompany the manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance. 




SECTION 8.0 

WARRANTY 

a) The manufacturer shall provide warranty to the Purchaser on all items of 

equipment supplied. 

b) All goods supplied by the manufacturer shall be guaranteed against faulty 

workmanship and/or materials for a period of 12 months from the date of 

commissioning of the equipment or 24 months from the date of delivery, 

whichever is the later. 

c) The manufacturer shall replace without expense to the Purchaser any part (or 

parts) of the equipment found to be not in accordance with this specification 

throughout this warranty period. 

d) The manufacturer shall warrant components bought-in from external suppliers 

for a warranty period no less than that specified in Section 8(b) of this 

specification. 




SECTION 9.0 

MAINTAINABILITY 

a) The manufacturer shall provide a recommended maintenance plan for routine 

preventative maintenance tasks, task frequencies and fault finding of the 

equipment to the Purchaser. 

b) These shall include but not be limited to the following information:- 

• Installation and maintenance instructions 

• Maintenance periodicities 

• Test equipment and specialist tools required to install, adjust, fault find and 

maintain the equipment. 

• Detailed drawings showing wiring diagrams and complete assembly details 

• Operational test plan 

• A troubleshooting guide (fault indications, their likely cause and suggested 

solutions) 

• Details on equipment repair and replacement procedures 

• Spare parts list 




SECTION 10.0 

POINT LOCKING MECHANISMS 

a) The point mechanism shall be individually and securely packed to avoid 

mechanical damage. 

b) The point mechanisms shall be handled in such a manner that the delivery 

and storage of these units will not materially influence their subsequent inservice 

performance. 

c) The packaging shall be labelled in accordance to VRIOG Standard “General 

Requirements for Labelling of Signalling Equipment” VRIOGS 012.7.30, 

Section 4.4. 




SECTION 11.0 

REFERENCES 

The following documents have been referred to within this standard:- 

No. Ref No. Title 

1. AREMA 2008 Communications and Signals Manual 

2. AS/ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements 

3. AS/ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for 

Performances 

4. AS/ISO 9000.2 Quality Management and Quality Assurance 

Standards 

5. BS581:1950 Electrically driven point operating machines for 

railways 

6. VRIOGS 012.1 Standard for Signalling Design and Documentation 

7. VRIOGS 012.2 Specification for Signalling Supply, Construction 

and Installation 

8. VRIOGS 012.7.9 Lightning and Surge Protection – General 

Requirements 

9. VRIOGS 012.7.25 Environmental Conditions 

10. VRIOGS 012.7.30 General Requirements for Labelling of Signalling 

Equipment 

11. - Rail Safety Act 2006 (Victoria) 

12. - Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 

(Victoria) 

13. - Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2007 

(Victoria) 

Table 3 – References 




APPENDIX A 

Gauge 

Power Operated Points M10: 60kg, 1600mm 

Figure 1 – Power Operated Points M10 




APPENDIX B 

Power Operated Points 53kg 1600mm Gauge 

Figure 2 - Power Operated Points 53kg 




APPENDIX C 

Gauge 

Power Operated Points M7: 60kg 1600mm 




Figure 3 - Power Operated Points M7 

APPENDIX D 

Power Operated Catch Points 47kg 1600mm 

Gauge 




Figure 4 - Power Operated Points 47kg

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