User's Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS w/Lightweight OCU OWNER’S MANUAL
95-00-0-xxx Rev 000 3-9 Control Chief Corporation
INPUT MODULE(S)
The input module(s) provide a means to monitor critical functional states of the locomotive
system. Typical system parameters monitored are the manual throttle, manual reverser,
external E-Stop switches, pressure switches, and wheel slip. The module features input
filtering, optical isolation, and built-in surge protection. All input modules provide LED
indicators for each input point. The LED’s illuminate when the proper signal is received at an
input terminal.
REMOTE CONTROL WITH ALLEN-BRADLEY SLC 500™
SLC 500™ remote control is facilitated by the implementation of Control Chief’s
Communicator® module and Watchdog relay module. This advanced technology is a result
of Control Chief’s partnership with Rockwell Automation to develop remote control capability
for the SLC 500™. The following paragraphs discuss how the remote control capability is
implemented in the Train Chief® II system providing safe and reliable operation.
Figure 3-8: SLC 500™ PLC