User's Manual

SECTION III OPERATION

SM 7063 07/97 3-16

3.8.8 Viewing Train Acceleration

To view train acceleration, press the

MENU UP

MENU DOWN

key until the

Function Menu

Display

reads:

“ Acceleration = ### mph/min “

where ### is the acceleration value in miles per hour per minute. Negative values indicate

deceleration.

If the CDU is configured for Metric Units, the Train Acceleration is displayed in kilometers per hour per

minute (kph/min).

NOTE

Before Train Acceleration values can be considered valid, the CDU must be

calibrated using the Measured Mile method or by direct entry of the wheel

size through the use of the Diagnostic PC.

3.8.9 Viewing the Train Speed

To view train speed, press the

MENU UP

MENU DOWN

key until the

Function Menu Display

reads:

“ Speed = ### mph “

where ### is the speed value in miles per hour.

If the CDU is configured for Metric Units, the Train

Speed is displayed in kilometers per hour (kph).

NOTE

Before the Train Speed can be considered valid, the CDU must be calibrated

using the Measured Mile method or by direct entry of the wheel size through

the use of the Diagnostic PC.

3.8.9.1 Setting and Using English or Metric Units

The Diagnostic PC can be used to configure the CDU to operate in either English or Metric units (see

Section IV). This applies to all odometer related functions as follows:

Odometer Function English Units Metric Units

Measured Mile Calibration Feet (ft) Meters (m)

Wheel Size Inches Millimeters (mm)

Odometer Distance Feet (ft) Meters (m)

Enter Train Length Feet (ft) Meters (m)

Train Length Distance Feet (ft) Meters (m)

Acceleration Miles / Hour / Minute (mph/min) Kilometers / Hour / Minute (kph/min)

Speed Miles / Hour (mph) Kilometers / Hour (kph)

Table 3-4. English or Metric Units