User Manual

TRAIN CHIEF® II LRCS W/ Lightweight OCU-BT – OPERATORS MANUAL
95-00-0-062, Rev 09 4-13 Control Chief Corporation
4.5.9 Man Down Alarm
When the tilt function has been active for more than 1 minute the locomotive horn will begin to
cycle on and off or sound continuously depending on your site operating rules.
The alarm will continue to be active until the receiver/controller is reset.
If the OCU is returned to its normal operating position before the man down timer expires the
alarm will be cleared.
4.5.10 Emergency brake Applications
In emergency situations, emergency brakes are activated by pushing in the RED Mushroom
push button next to the reverser switch. This action causes the OCU to send an operator
Emergency Stop command. The controller will respond by commanding an Emergency
Locomotive Stop.
To recover from an operator Emergency Stop, pull-out the Red E-stop mushroom push button,
Throttle selector to HALT, Independent Brake to FULL.
Train Chief® II will also apply emergency brakes when a serious fault occurs in the system. In
either case, Train Chief® II quickly opens the Brake pipe to apply emergency brakes to both
consist and train (if connected).
• When operating with dual OCU’s in Selective Dual Control operation, the locomotive will
accept an Emergency Stop command from either OCU at any time.
Note:
An emergency brake application completely drains (dumps) the brake pipe on all
cars. Recharging times will vary greatly depending on the number of cars connected and
weather conditions.
4.5.11 Charging Train Brakes
The Train Chief® II RCU monitors the brake pipe pressure.
The Charge position of the Train Brake selector notifies the RCU to expect a large air flow and
pressure changes on the Brake pipe.
To charge the brake reservoirs of a cut of cars:
1. Couple to the cars.
2. Place the reverser selector in Neutral position.
NOTE: Charge can only be accomplished from Neutral.
3. Move the Train Brake Selector to Charge Position. Press the Auto Brake
toggle for two seconds until the OCU beeps once to acknowledge Charge
command was accepted.
NOTE: When the operator commands Charge, the Locomotive
BRAKE Status (red) strobe will cycle on and off at a slow rate
to show the Brake Pipe is being charged. Additionally, the
locomotive may automatically “Fast Idle” in order to deliver
sufficient air flow to the train)
4. Return the selector to Release position.
5. Charging is complete when Locomotive Brake Status indicator changes
from cycling on and off, to a continuous indication.