ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (45. DEAD LOCO MOVEMENT)

10-01-2021

DEAD LOCO MOVEMENT  (FOR DETAILS, REFER RAILWAY BOARD LETTER No. 2000 /M (L) /466/803/Pt. dated 28.06.2006) Hauling 3-Phase loco fitted with E-70 brake system as a dead loco. These locomotives are fitted with electro pneumatic E-70 brake system. These locomotives in dead condition can be hauled both by locomotive fitted with IRAB-1/28LAV-1 brake system and locomotive fitted with E-70 brake system. If these locos are coupled with conventional A.C. locos as a dead, then direct loco brake application is not possible by SA-9 since MRE & BCE can not be coupled but if BP is dropped from live loco, conjunction loco brakes application will take place in dead loco. A) Hauling

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (40. KNORR’S COMPUTER CONTROL BRAKE SYSTEM)
January 10, 2021

KNORR’s Computer Controlled Brake System  In some WAG-9 locos KNORR type brake system is provided which is different from conventional brake system of WAG-9 locos. In conventional loco, loco get failed in case of brake electronics failure. But in this loco, block section can be cleared by 10 KMPH in case of failure of brake

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (44. MULTIPLE UNIT OPERATIONS)
January 10, 2021

Multiple Unit Operation Multiple operation with two locomotives In multiple operations a maximum of two locomotives can be operated. Both must be directly coupled to one another. They must not be separated by a carriage. While in motion, the front driver’s cab is usually activated. When linking up or in unusual situations, it is also

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (43. LOCO PREPARATION AND INSPECTION)
January 10, 2021

Loco Preparation & Inspection: Before commissioning Journey, perform an inspection check of the locomotive and through the machine room. In particular, check the following items: 1. In front Of Cab: 1. Ensure that loco is standing on the rail and under the OHE 2. Ensure that both side MRE, BCE BP , FP hoses are connected properly

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (42. PROTECTIVE SCHEME)
January 10, 2021

PROTECTION SCHEME  Protective measures by control electronics:  Initiation of protective measure in dangerous situation is controlled by Control Electronics. MCE monitors a range of values such as voltage, current, temperature, pressure and other signals. Catenary voltage out of range  When catenary voltage drop down below 17.0 KV

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (41. DO’S AND DON’TS )
January 10, 2021

DO’s and Don’ts for Loco Pilots DO’s  1) Acknowledge VCD always within every 60 sec. 2) Do maximum use of regenerative braking, it not only control the train but participate in generating the power. 3) In case of any trouble, as a last step, switch off the CE for 5 min. 4) In panto down condition and in CE off condition, to

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ACT (RS) ABB Loco (English) (39. FLASHER LIGHT)
January 10, 2021

Flasher light  1. Automatic flasher light system is provided 2. One additional flasher light unit is provided in cab at Asstt side, ensure that switch provided on it is at ON 3. To switch on the flasher rotate the switch provided on panel –C 4. Note that flasher glows only when CE is ON or in cooling mode. 5. If on line CE gets

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