User Manual
TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS W/ Lightweight OCU-BT – OPERATORS MANUAL
95-00-0-062, Rev 09 4-11 Control Chief Corporation
4.5.3 Starting (Train Handling)
• Set Movement Direction (FWD or REV)
• Press RESET (to reset reverser)
• RELEASE the locomotive brakes:
o Move the Independent Brake selector to RELEASE (rotation toward operator) as
shown by all indicators off.
o Pull the Auto Brake and hold for at least two (2) seconds to release train brakes (if
equipped).
• Press RESET (to reset brakes)
o Throttle selector must be moved from the HALT position within 2 seconds of
pressing the RESET.
• Advance the throttle selector to the appropriate throttle position to generate the required
power to slowly accelerate the train.
• Use the Automatic or Independent Brake selectors to slow or stop the locomotive.
o Locomotive brakes can also be applied by moving the throttle selector to HALT.
• To resume movement (without reverser change):
o Press RESET
o Within two seconds the Throttle selector must be moved out of HALT position or
else the selection will be ignored.
If ignored, place Throttle to HALT and repeat from RESET.
Note:
Radio Communications – Typically the OCU transmits four messages per
second to the locomotive equipment. If the locomotive does not receive a valid
message within a set timeout period (typ 1.25 sec) a Full Service Brake
Application will occur. During the timeout period the last valid command will
prevail.
4.5.4 Alert Operation
• The operator alert function is only activated when the Throttle selector is moved out of the
HALT position.
• If there has not been any function or command switch activity (i.e. periodic pressing of the
RESET switch) for more than 30 seconds then Train Chief® II will automatically initiate the
Full-Application Locomotive Stop command.
o The Alert Timeout warning will cause a fast pulse tone after 20 seconds of
command switch inactivity to alert the operator of an impending Full-Application
Locomotive Stop.
o If the operator responds to the Alert Warning by pressing ANY button within 10
seconds the alarm is cleared.
• To recover from an Alert Timeout, return the OCU Throttle selector to HALT position.
• The specific time setting for the alert feature may be different, based on specific user
request. Refer to site operating rules.