User's Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS w/Lightweight OCU OWNER’S MANUAL
95-00-0-xxx Rev 000 3-15 Control Chief Corporation
The Installation Kit
Each system is shipped with an installation kit which includes various materials required for the
integration of the receiver / controller unit into the locomotive systems. The types of standard
materials provided included:
¾ Power Supply Input Filter and Surge Suppressor. The DC locomotive power is
conditioned by an input filter and surge suppressor. The function of this module is to
protect the Train Chief® II equipment from the electro-magnetic (EM) noise from the
locomotive power source to insure reliable operation of the remote control system.
¾ Surge Suppressors. Additional surge suppressor devices are provided to be installed
across all locomotive devices that are considered inductive loads (coils, contactors, etc.).
This is required to further control EM noise, created by the inductive devices, which may
interfere with the control electronics.
¾ Strobe Light. A strobe light, to be placed on the outside for the locomotive cab, is
included to provide visual indications of system status during remote operation.
¾ Locomotive Antenna System. The antenna system consists of a length of coaxial
cable, mounting bracket, ½ wave whip antenna, and the necessary parts and
instructions to install the antenna cable and antenna. The locomotive antenna kit
contains 20’ of cable (custom length versions are available) with a TNC female bulkhead
connector pre-installed (the other end is un-terminated to facilitate field installation),
antenna mounting brackets, TNC right angle plug, cable strain relief, and instructions.
The installation crimping tool kit (P/N 90-70-0-074) is required for proper antenna
connector installation.
¾ Cables. Pigtail cables are provided for the electrical interface between the receiver /
controller and the locomotive controls. Cables are provided with mating connectors at
one end for direct connection to the receiver / controller enclosure.
¾ Shock Mounts. Vibration shock mounts are provided for the mounting of the receiver /
controller in the locomotive cab. These are required to minimize the transfer of
locomotive vibration and prevent damage to the receiver / controller components.
¾ Pneumatic Interface Hardware. A variety of hardware is provided for the pneumatic
interface between the receiver / controller and the locomotive air systems. A water
separation/ filter assembly, shuttle valve, nylon tubing and various DOT-approved fittings
are typical in this kit.
¾ J1 Valve Kit. A J1 brake control valve can be provided, if trainline brakes are required.