User Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS W/ Lightweight OCU-BT – OPERATORS MANUAL
95-00-0-062, Rev 09 4-2 Control Chief Corporation
4.2 Setup and Remote Control Operation
4.2.1 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 left
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 90- 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 left 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.