LocControl100 General operating instructions (customer-specific aspects are described in a separate document) Document no. 10.0296.6600.02 Version N Author: Gerhard Jordi The contents of this manual are the intellectual property of Schweizer Electronic AG. No user rights to patents or other property rights are granted to third parties through its acquisition. All rights remain with Schweizer Electronic.
Contents 0 0.1 0.2 DOCUMENT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 4 DOCUMENT OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................ 4 VERSION CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................... 4 1 1.1 1.2 INTRODUCTION ............................
15.2 15.3 15.4 RECEIVER MALFUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................................21 BATTERY CHARGER MALFUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................21 RADIO MALFUNCTIONS BY EXTERNAL INFLUENCES ..................................................................................21 16 OPERATING DATA ..........................................................................
0 Document information 0.1 Document objective This document describes the general operation of the LocControl100 radio remote control for railways and railway vehicles. This manual does not cover customer-specific aspects, which are covered in separate documents. 0.2 Version control V. Status Who When Changes to the previous version A B C D E F G H N Replaced Replaced Replaced Replaced Replaced Replaced Replaced Replaced Active PEK GJO GJO GJO RBU RBU RBU RBU MRA 16.03.2008 01.07.2008 16.07.
1 Introduction 1.1 General remarks The illustrations in the user handbook are sample photographs. Customer-specific executions may appear different. The LocControl100 radio remote control for shunting locomotives, railway vehicles and similar vehicles has been developed according to both the latest technical knowledge and the latest version of European standard EN 50239.
1.2 ISED RSP-100 Notice: “This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” “Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
2 Pictograms In order to improve user understanding, these operating instructions use the following pictograms. This explanatory note gives useful advice and tips for better operation, performance improvement and reliability of the radio remote control. This explanatory note draws attention to potentially dangerous situations and indicates that mishandling could result in severe damage to the radio remote control, the locomotive or the general railway infrastructure.
3 LocControl100 commissioning and maintenance concept 3.1 Introduction Carrying out commissioning and maintenance work on LocControl100 devices are subject to CENELEC regulations and may only be performed by organizations and/or persons who fulfil the provisions defined in this document. Commissioning and maintenance work is under the control of Schweizer Electronic AG.
Only qualified persons who have successfully completed the appropriate Schweizer Electronic training courses should maintain the LocControl100. → See chapter 22.2 Exclusions from the manufacturer’s guarantee Training offers are regularly published or, on customer request, individually arranged by Schweizer Electronic. Schweizer Electronic monitors participants and issues a certificate to those who successfully complete their formation. 3.
4 Device description 4.1 Operating principle Operating principle of the LocControl100 radio remote control 4.2 Transmitter Operatives can give instructions by means of the transmitter’s command controls. The command controls are: ▪ “Manual stop” palm button ▪ Switches ▪ Buttons ▪ Combined switch-buttons ▪ Traction/Brake switch (joystick), uniaxial or biaxial These commands are converted into radio telegrams in the transmitter (control unit).
5 System security The transmitter and receiver electronics each consist of a bi-processor system. Monitoring electronics compares all telegrams received for their validity and only executes the commands received if there is compliance (valent – antivalent) of both computers’ evaluation. All the requirements of EN 50239, in particular safety-relevant functions, have been fulfilled for all safety-relevant order issuance possibilities.
RFID key with engraved radio identification number (addressing) A transmitter with an open RFID slot can be variably dedicated to a receiver (a locomotive) by plugging the transmitter’s corresponding RFID key, which belongs to the receiver of the locomotive to be controlled, into the RFID slot. This therefore ensures that a particular locomotive can be controlled with a transmitter of the same project.
5.2 Transmission security on the radio channel In order to ensure validity and security with regard to telegram interference over the radio channel, the following measures are met: Telegram security according to EN 60870-5-1 Telegram transmission (incl. encryption) according to EN50159-2 Monitoring of configured telegram length - Telegram security by relative and absolute time monitoring 6 Standards, guidelines and company-internal regulations 6.
Radio module „MSY“ notifications 6.3 Overview-table for placing on the market of radio module from RF Data according to article 6(4) to the directive 1999/5/EG. Country Austria Organisation Office for broadcasting telecommunication-installations Bundesnetzagentur, Saarbrücken BAKOM BIPT Agence Nationale des Fréquences Germany Switzerland Belgium France 6.4 and Register-Number BMFIT-640.825/0817-III/BFT/2009 issued 10.12.2009 7910801 none none ANFR/DTCS/RTTE/17601-10/LL 06.01.2010 19.01.2010 24.02.
8 Safety information 8.1 General safety information LocControl100 is a technically sophisticated product. Nevertheless, danger can arise from the product if it is operated or repaired by insufficiently trained persons, or if it is not used as intended. Schweizer Electronic therefore strongly urges you to familiarize yourself with the operating manual as well as the instructions provided with the product, and to adhere strictly with the provisions provided therein.
The LocControl100 must be taken out of service immediately if any functional failings or irregularities are observed. It is imperative that irregularities are reported to the designated operational office immediately. 8.3 Safety information for operation The safety information for operating is given in the “LocControl100 customer-specific operating instructions”, since this can vary according to the system execution. 8.
10 Transmitter 10.1 Technical Data - Transmitter The general technical data and characteristics of the transmitter can be found in the attached LocControl100 data sheet. This data is subject to modification at any time. Project-specific parameters and transmitter characteristics can be found in the project documentation. 10.
10.3 Use of operator’s own carrying harness The use of an operator’s own carrying harness can be dangerous. If an unsuitable carrying harness is used, the tilt monitoring function could possibly be impaired or even no longer function at all.
11 Lithium-ion batteries 11.1 Care when dealing with lithium-ion batteries (AkkuPacs) ATTENTION: In order to avoid any danger of fire or explosion with lithium-ion batteries, please observe the following warning: Do not dismantle, make holes in, or short-circuit batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire or water. Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 60°C. Batteries should only be charged using the charging device provided. 11.2 Battery expiry date Lithium-ion batteries are subject to aging.
12 Receiver 12.1 Technical Data - Receiver The general technical data and characteristics of the receiver can be found in the attached LocControl100 data sheet. This data is subject to modification at any time. Project-specific parameters and receiver characteristics can be found in the project documentation.
15 Malfunctions 15.1 Transmitter malfunctions The descriptions of transmitter malfunctions and possible measures for resolving them are listed in the customer-specific manuals, since these may differ according to the system execution. 15.2 Receiver malfunctions The descriptions of receiver malfunctions and possible measures for resolving them are listed in the customer-specific manuals, since these may differ according to the system execution. 15.
16 Operating data 16.1 Data acquisition The LocControl100 memorizes operating data both in the transmitter and in the receiver. Both the transmitter and the receiver have a memory space where 6000 actions can be memorized. This corresponds to approximately 24 hours of operating time. 16.2 Operating data readout Operating data for the previous 24 hours can be read out via the USB interface on the transmitter and/or receiver, or current operations can be followed online.
18 Maintenance of the LocControl100 system Repair and maintenance work on the radio control should only be carried out by personnel trained and authorized Schweizer Electronic. Schweizer Electronic offers relevant training. Authorized persons receive written confirmation that they have attended the training courses and are able to carry out maintenance and repair work.
20 Serial number management and traceability All vital LocControl100 components, such as circuit boards, radio modules, traction/brake switch and software, are serial number managed. Serial number management allows complete component traceability. In case of a systematic malfunction or an accumulation of failures, Schweizer Electronic can target its search for faulty or vulnerable parts or software and remedy the malfunction.
22 Limited manufacturers guarantee 22.
- - - - if, without the prior written agreement of Schweizer Electronic, changes are made to the product with respect to wiring to the technical unit compared to the released project documentation; the product is opened or an attempt has been made to open it by someone other than a person from Schweizer Electronic or an authorized service station (independent of whether the opening up was carried out by a qualified and trained person).
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23 Further user information 23.1 FCC Interference Statement, Part 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
