User's Manual

SECTION I INTRODUCTION
SM 7063 07/97 1-3
1.3 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
Patents have been granted or are pending on items described in this manual. In the USA, the
following patents have been applied for or have been granted:
Railway Brake Pressure Monitor, Patent 4,487,060
Coupler Mount Assembly, Patent 4,520,662
Rechargeable Battery Pack, Patent 4,554,221
Similar patent applications have been made or are being made in Canada and Australia. DIGITAIR
®
is a registered trademark of Union Switch & Signal Inc.
1.4 R.A.I.L. TEAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The
Rapid Action Information Link (R.A.I.L.) Team
is comprised of a group of
experienced product and application engineers ready to assist and resolve any
technical issues concerning DIGITAIR
End-of-Train equipment or any US&S
product.
Any questions regarding the contents of this Service Manual can be answered
by contacting the R.A.I.L. Team toll free at 1-800-652-7276 or via Internet e-
mail at: [e-mail].
1.5 CDU ORDERING INFORMATION
The following ordering information can be used to select various configurations of the CDU Model 6696.
Please contact US&S Customer Service at 1-800-652-7276 or your US&S Sales Representative for
technical information, pricing, and additional sales information.
1.5.1 Mounting and Hardware Options
1. CDU Mounting Options:
a) Standard Mounting Tray (Typically mounts on locomotive Control Stand)
b) AAR Clean Cab Enclosure (Industry standard radio enclosure)
c) Custom Mounts (per Railway requirements)
2. Connector Styles (Power and Axle Alternator):
a) Bayonet Twist Lock (ITT Cannon)
b) MS Threaded Style (Bendix/Amphenol)
c) MS Bayonet Style (Bendix/Amphenol)
3. Front Panel “ARMED” Status LED Markings:
a) No ARMED Status LED
b) Status LED Marked “ARMED”
c) Status LED Marked “NOT ARMED”