User Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS W/ Lightweight OCU-BT – OPERATORS MANUAL
95-00-0-062, Rev 08 3-12 Control Chief Corporation
3.4 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:
o 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) noisy
locomotive power source to insure reliable operation of the remote control system.
o 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.
o Strobe Light. A strobe light, to be placed on the outside for the locomotive cab, is
included to provide visual indications during remote operation.
o Locomotive Antenna System. The antenna system consists of an external
antenna cable, mounting bracket, ½ wave whip antenna, 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 bulk head
jack pre-installed (the other end is un-terminated to facilitate 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.
o Cables. Pig-tail 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.
o Shock Mounts. Vibration shock mounts are provided for the mounting of the
receiver / controller in the locomotive cab. These are required to minimize
locomotive vibration and prevent damage of the receiver / controller components.
o 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.
o J1 Valve Kit. A J1 brake control valve can be provided, if trainline brakes are
required.