User's Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS w/Lightweight OCU OWNER’S MANUAL
95-00-0-xxx Rev 000 4-2 Control Chief Corporation
Brake Monitoring
In order to monitor brake related component failure, the system monitors the independent brake
pressure. If the air pressure does not exceed at least 30 PSI within 3 seconds of a commanded
FULL INDEPENDENT brake, then an EMERGENCY STOP condition is activated. To reset this
condition, cycle power to the receiver cabinet only. When a brake monitor fault occurs, the Low
Main Reservoir indicator light located on the top front of the receiver cabinet will flash at a rate
of ON ½ second and OFF ½ second. This fault will force you to cycle power to the system to
clear the fault.
Setup for Remote Control Operation
Initial Locomotive Setup
It is essential for safe and efficient remote control operations that the locomotive is in proper
working order in manual mode. Verify that all brake pipe hoses are connected and cutout valves
are OPEN.
Verify the transfer switch on RCU is in the MANUAL position. This switch is located on the right
hand side of the unit.
Verify the locomotive throttle is in idle and the reverser is centered.
Start engine. Let engine idle in manual until main reservoir air pressure reaches 105-psi or
greater.
Verify the automatic brake valve handle is in the HANDLE OFF position. Wait for brake pipe
pressure and equalizing reservoir pressure to equal zero. Both the brake pipe pressure and
equalizing reservoir pressure must be equal before transferring to remote. Failure to do so will
result in a locomotive PCS fault.
CAUTION: Failure to position the automatic brake valve handle in the HANDLE OFF
position could result in a brake release condition when the remote control system is
switched back to manual mode.
Place the transfer switch on the right side of the receiver / controller unit in the REMOTE
position.
Locate the isolation valve on the filter assembly air supply and make sure that the valve is in the
ON/OPEN (UP) position.
OCU Setup
¾ All switches and levers should be in their OFF positions.
¾ Set INDEPENDENT BRAKE Selector to fifth position for FULL service brake application.
¾ Check AUTO BRAKE toggle in center position.
¾ Place HORN/BELL switch in OFF position (toward operator).
¾ Place the Reverser switch in NEUTRAL position.
¾ Throttle selector in HALT position.
¾ E-Stop pulled out.
¾ OCU not tilted.
Note: The operator should be wearing the break-away vest by this time. The unit should be
secured to the break-away vest. The operator can adjust the equipment straps so the unit fits on
the chest at a comfortable position. The break-away vest also has a waist belt to accommodate
a comfortable fit using one of three belt sizes.