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1. INTRODUCTION
This Hand book covers the general requirements of, Single line, Handle type Token less
Block Instrument for use in RE & Non-RE sections.
2. SYSTEM COMPOSITION
The Block instrument is compact & robust in construction and fit to stand for rough
handling. It is easy to maintain. Removal/ replacement of any part or sub-assembly
does not disturb the adjoining parts/ sub-assemblies.
The following components are provided within the Block Instrument:
Bell
Galvo
Block
phone Time
Release
Train On
1 2 Line
Indicator
COUNTER PB2 PB1
LINE
S1 S2 N
Block
Handle
SM SH TGT TCF
A mechanically operated rotary type handle, called Block Handle is located in the front
on the lower part of the Block instrument. Different contact positions of the handle are
shown in figure given below:
N Y
X
XI YI
B D
A
L R
L AB X X1 N Y Y1 D R
LOCK
PAWL
2.1.1 The handle is free to be turned between X and Y, R and D and also between L and B.
Movement of the handle to Train Coming From, Train Going To and back to Normal
position from Train Coming From and Train Going To is controlled by an electric lock
and this lock is required to be energized at Y position for turning handle to Train
Coming From and at D or B position for turning from Train Coming From or Train
Going To to Normal. For turning to Train Going To, the lock is initially energised at X
position but gets forced dropped before X and is actuated at X position for further
movement to Train Going To. The locking effective at X is termed as check locking
and is provided to ensure the conscious cooperation of the operator at the other end.
This locking is however not effective while turning the handle from Train Going To
normal even though the lock is forced dropped. It is because of the beveled edge of the
concerned notch on which the lock just slides over and does not cause an obstruction to
the movement of the handle.
The block handle assembly consists of 24 sets of spring contacts (circuit controller),
actuated during the course of handle of operation.
When the lock gets energised then the handle is free to move from Normal to Train
Coming From/Train Going To position depending upon the code that is received. Due
to residual magnetism there is a possibility of lock armature to stick up, then the
operator can normalise the block handle from Train Coming From/Train Going To. To
avoid such type of irregular movement there is a need to lock the handle in respective
position. The projection on the locking bracket ensure the forced drop of the lock coil
so that the operator can not normalise the block handle, once it is turned to Train
Coming From/Train Going To, with out cooperation of other operator.
2.2 Galvo
Indicates incoming and outgoing DC current. The resistance of the coil is 18.2 ohms,
working current is 110 mA and working voltage is 2 volt.
Normally it shows white indication with words LOCKED and when operated it shows
green indication with words FREE.
When the Block section is clear, it displays white indication and when the train enters
into the Block Section on a line clear it changes to Red indication with writing “Train
On Line” and it holds magnetically. The indicator again changes to white when block
handle is turned from any position to line closed.
2.5 Switch S1 with counter
Switch S2 is a two position switch. when operated to reverse it is used for normalising
the instrument during a push-back operation of a train to the starting station.
Push Back operation is performed immediately after reversing S2. The counter is used
to register Push Back operation.
It is used in conjection with PB1 to transmit operational codes to permit the operation
of block handle at other station. The code sent is frequency modulated code along with
a DC (+ve) code.
PB2 is pressed always along with PB1 to pickup PBPR, which in turn sends ;
It is mounted on the top of the instrument and is used for exchanging bell code signals
i.e. It provides to receive bell code. The bell coil is wound to a resistance of 310 ohms
and requires about 70 mA for operation.
It sounds when BLR or NR picks up and used for exchanging Bell Code.
2.10 Buzzer
Two electronic buzzers (BZ1 & BZ2) are provided in side the Block instrument.
BZ1 - It is a dual tone buzzer & sounds at both stations when the train enters into the
block section and stops after acknowledgment by the pressing PB1 at the train
receiving station.
BZ2 - It Sounds at the Receiving station on train arrival on proper reception signals and
sequence. It stops by normalizing the Home Signal SM’s slide/lever.
When this key is taken out the block instrument becomes inoperative for all functions
except for:
This key is used as a shunting authority to shunt in any direction beyond Last stop
signal up to first stop signal of the station. It is normally kept inserted in the Block
instrument. It can be taken out only when the block handle is in Line Closed or Train
Going To position, and when taken out, the Block handle is locked mechanically in last
position. The insertion and extraction of key can be done only when SM’s key is
inserted and turned ON.
2.13 Transmitter
It transmits a frequency modulated output (1800 or 2700 with 65 or 85 Hz) when the
DC feed is connected to it by different selections. The modulated frequency is selected
by the transmitter by an external loop completed through the relevant selection
according to the condition of the block instrument.
2.14 Receiver
This receives the frequency modulated signals transmitted from the other end and gives DC
output for energising either CR1 or CR2 depending on the modulating frequency of the
code received. The receiver is switched on when the DC feed is connected through the
relevant selections.
2.15 The block instruments are designed to work either on 1800 Hz or 2700 Hz carrier
frequencies. The modulating frequencies are 85 Hz and 65 Hz and these are common
for all the instruments.
2.15.3 1800 Hz or 2700 Hz modulated by 65 Hz : To set the other end’s Block instrument to
“Train On Line”.
NOTE :
• DC positive refers to line battery positive connected to line 1 and negative to line 2.
• DC negative refers to line battery negative connected to line 1 and positive to line 2.
3. RELAYS NOMENCLATURES
3.1 BLR
It is a biased Relay and picks up when (+ve) on L2 and (-ve) on L1 is received from the
line and the single stroke Bell sounds through the pickup contacts of BLR.
3.2 NR
It is also a biased Relay and pickup when (+ve) on L1 and (-ve) on L2 is received from
the line, Single stroke Bell sounds and lock magnet energised through its pickup
contact.
3.3 PBPR
Picks up when PB1 & PB2 are pressed simultaneously or only PB1 with TOLR pickup
condition during TOL code transmission. It connects DC (+ve) on L1 and (-ve) on L2
and transmitter to the local Battery.
3.7 1R
It proves the normal condition of reception signal’s and Last stop signal’s levers and
SM’s slide.
3.8 1TPR
3.10 2R
Picks up after the complete arrival of the train with proper sequence.
When S1 is turned for normal cancellation, after a specified time (120 sec.) delay it
picks up and the ‘FREE’ indicator energised through its pick up.
3.12 TEPR
Once S1 is turned for normal cancellation the electronic timer relay gives output of 24
v after a specified time delay (120 sec.) which in turns picks up the TEPR.
It is an electronic Type Relay used for pickup of TEPR relay after 120 sec. time delay
in case of normal cancellation.
3.14 TELR
Telephone Relay of resistance 70 ohms, picks up when switch of hand micro telephone
is pressed and in turns it connects the telephone on line and also disconnect the TX &
RX from the frequency line.
4. POWER SUPPLY
Line battery is normally of dry cells. The voltage is varying from 24 V depending on
the length of the block section in order to get a working current of 100 mA on line. This
battery is connected on line whenever the DC is required to be sent either foe
exchanging the bell signals or as a part of the operational code.
Local battery is of 24 Volt and is used for giving the supply to the transmitter and
receiver and also operating relays, indicators, local magnets etc. of the instruments.
Since the current drain on the battery is high, secondary cells are generally used.
It is used for external circuits to repeat the external conditions to the instruments
according to the requirements of the circuits. Picking up of PBPR, connects +ve to L1
& -ve to L2 and also switches on the DC feed for the transmitter. Since the block
handle is in normal position, the loop circuit is connected for the modulated output is
connected to the line.
5. SPECIAL FEATURES
5.1 Special features of Daido Tokenless Block Instrument are given below:
5.1.1 To ensure that the relays “NR” and “BLR” are not picked up simultaneously back
contact of NR relay is proved in BLR circuit. Similarly in the PBPR circuit back
contact of CR1 and CR2 relays have been provided to ensure that PBPR relay will not
be energized. While receiving modulated frequencies.
5.1.2 Front contact of PBPR Relay has been proved in the DC feed circuit of transmitter,
whereas back contact has been proved to the receiver circuit to guard against receiving
its own F.M. output modulated frequency transmitted similarly, back contact of CR2
and CR2 relays have been proved in the DC feed circuit for transmitted to ensure that
no code except the code of bell signals can be generated unless the code relays are de-
energised.
5.1.3 Since TOL code has to be transmitted automatically as soon as a train occupies FVT,
Front contact of PBPR Relay is not proved in DC feed circuit to the transmitter but the
same is taken in TOLR Front contact NR Relay back contact with the block handle at L
position.
5.1.4 Similarly for the receiver to be in readiness. To receive the TOL code, the DC feed
circuit is taken via 2R Relay back contact with the block handle “R” position.
5.1.5 Pressed contact of the PB2 button in the DC feed circuit of the transmitter, proves the
positive action taken to energise PBPR Relay for transmitting modulated frequency
along with DC.
5.1.6 Block handle contacts (BX) and (DY) are included in the DC feed circuit to the
receiver so that the DC feed to the receiver is switched on only. When the Block handle
operation is initiated. Thus minimising battery consumption.
5.1.7 SM’s key contact has not been provided in the DC feed circuit of Transmitter for
transmitting and receiving of automatic TOL code to ensure that the TOL indicator will
display, immediately the block sections occupied irrespective of the position of the
SM’s key.
5.1.8 To ensure that the relay CR1 and CR2 are not be energised one at a time, back contact
of CR1 relay is proved to energise CR2 relay and similarly back contact of CR2 relay is
proved to energise CR1 relay.
5.1.9 Cross protection to the lock Magnet is given through the CR1 and CR2 back contacts.
5.1.10 “Transmitter” and “Receiver” are connected to line through the back contact of TELR
relay is ensure that during conversation on telephone, no code is transmitted or received
by the transmitter and receiver respectively at either end. Similarly the telephone set is
connected to the lines through the front contact of TELR Relay and TELR Relay feed is
taken through the back contact of CR1 and CR2 relays to ensure that during
Transmission and reception of Code the telephone is disconnected the back contact of
TOLR is included in the TELR PICK UP circuit to ensure that the telephone circuit is
disconnected the moment TOLR picks up to transmit TOL Code.
5.1.11 TOLR relay is made slow to release since its energising circuit is through the front
contact of TRSR released stick circuit as through the back contact of TRSR relay.
COLOUR DESCRIPTION
6. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS
Normally, the Block handle is in center upright position, i.e. ‘Line Closed’ position.
The SM Key is IN, shunting (SH) key is IN, cancellation switch (S1) and push back
switch (S2) are in normal position. The TOL and time release indicator are white and
the Galvo indicator indicates zero current position. In this case, all the relays except
for ITPR and 1R are dropping away, with no current flowing in the block line and the
concerned signals and levers are in normal position (Fig. 1).
B1 24 V
10TPPR 5 15 1+ 2- 55 45 10TPPR
N1 24V
1 1TPR 2
FIGURE 1
6.2.1 Turning the SM key to ON position at Station A completes a circuit. Push Button
PB1 is pressed to give CALL ATTENTION Bell code signal to B station. A DC (-
ve) current flows to B station in Line 1, to pick up the BLR at B station as per fig. 2
and fig. 3.
N2 3 13 1 R2 2 PB1 PB2 35 25
L1 (-)
2 3
20 OHM/2W 36 26
4 UF/160V L2 (+)
OUTGOING
FIGURE 2 CIRCUIT AT
4 UF/160V
1 2 35 25
L1
Now with the BLR picking up, a current flows to ring the BELL as per fig. 4.
21
BELL
B24V 61 62 48 58 BLR N24
V
2A 1A 1 2
31
LOCAL CIRCUIT AT B
FIGURE 4
6.2.2 Upon receipt of a call attention at B station, SM inserts & turns SM key to IN. SM
presses to acknowledge call attention signal from Stn. A. The circuit is same as
described in Fig. 4 above.
6.2.3 Verbal communication for grant of Line Clear takes place between SM of Stn. A and
Stn. B over block telephone.
6.2.4 Push Button PB1 and PB2 are pressed simultaneously at Stn. A to send the IS LINE
CLEAR code. PBPR relay picks up as per fig. 5.
1 2
FIGURE 5
6.2.5 With the PBPR picking up at A the NR picks up at B station through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8.
B2 2 12 67 68 CH1 PBPR 35 25
L1
OUTGOING
CIRCUIT AT
N2 3 13 1 R2 2 PPBPR ‘A’
36 26
L2
20 OHM/2W 1D 2/5D
FIGURE 6
TX
B 24 V 61 62 48 SM 1R PBPR PB2 TOLR 21
CR1
3 N24
4
4A 3A 4/7 D 3D 6A 2/5A 5D 6D 5D
58 1 6D
5 31
1
N 6 34
1
2
7 37
TO ISOLATION
TRANSFORMER
FIGURE 7 LINE SIDE
-2 +1 D1 18 8 PBPR 35
25
L1
NR
BY-126 8B 4/7 B
XY PBPR 36 26
LB L2
RD
6D 2/5 D
FIGURE 8
6.2.6 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at ‘A’, which connects power to
TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F1(85 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-6 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer ( in this case the input circuit to RX of same station is isolated
by PBPR back contacts.
TX
21
B24 V 61 62 48 SM 1R PBPR TOLR 41
42 3
BX
DY
N24
4
4A 3A 4/7 D 8D 5D 6D
58 1 7
31
CR2 1+ TELR
5B 6B
TO ISOLATE
FIGURE 9 TRANSFORMER
(LINE SIDE)
6.2.8 On getting the Bell & Galvo deflection at Stn. B, SM turns the block handle as far as
Y point, Lock magnet picks up to releases the Block Handle, which can be turned to
right position (Train Coming From position), as per fig. 11.
BELL
21
B 24V 61 62 48 58 NR
N24V
4A 3A 1 2
31
FIGURE 10 LOCAL CIRCUIT
AT ‘B’
B 24V 61 62 48 SM
S1 N1 S2 N1 TEPR TRSRT
58 R1 R2 5D 6D 4/7B 8B 1A 8/5A
21
NR 2 1
N 24V BX
4/7B 3B DY
M
31
CR1
2/5A 6A
FIGURE 11
6.2.9 While the block handle is being turned from one to another position, the circuit
controller contact (XY-RD-LB) of the handle in line circuit, in series with the relay
NR is opened between the Y&D points.
6.2.10 On opening of circuit controller contact in Line circuit, a resistance R3 to be added in
series to line circuit with a resultant reduction in the volume of line current ( which
remains substantially greater than the drop away current of NR). This cause a click on
Galvo needle at both stations, making it possible for SM of button pressing station to
know that the block handle has been turned. Then PB1 and PB2 at station A may be
released (The same procedure is followed in operating the handle as subsequently to
be described).
R3 (470 Ohm)
XY PBPR
LB •
RD
6D 2/5 D
6.2.11 After confirming that the Galvo needle has returned to zero position (indicating that A
station has stopped sending a code of signal), PB1 and PB2 are now simultaneously
pressed down at B station to send a code of signal to A station (Fig. II). PBPR relay
picks up as per fig. 5. With the PBPR picking up at A the NR picks up at B station
through the line circuit as per fig. 6 & 8.
6.2.12 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at ‘A’, which connects power to
TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F2(65 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-7 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer
Local and outgoing circuit at ‘A’ (Fig. 12,13 & 14) local and incoming circuit at ‘B’
(Fig. 15 to 16).
N
7D 8D 2B PBPR 8B 4/7B 24 V
1B
1 2
FIGURE 12
B2 2 12 67 68 CH1 PBPR 35 25
L1 +
3B 4/7B
N2 3 13 R2 PPBPR 36 26
L2 -
20 OHM/2W 1D 2/5D
FIGURE 13
TX
B24 V 61 62 48 SM k 1R PBPR PB2 TOLR CR1 21
CR2
3 N24
4
4A 3A 4/7 D 3D 6A 2/5A 5D 6D 5D
58 1 1
6D
5 31
TELR
6 34
1
4 1
5 6 2R 2
7 37
R
2/5D 6D
18 8 1 35 25
L1
NR ‘X’
BY-126 8B 4/7 B
470 OHM/2W
R3
XY PBPR 36 26 L2
LB
RD
6D 2/5 D
FIGURE 16
BELL
21
B 24V 61 62 48 58 NR
N24V
4A 3A
31
FIGURE 17
BELL
21
B 24V 61 62 48 58 NR
N24V
4A 3A
31
FIGURE 17
6.2.13 On getting the Bell & Galvo deflection at Stn. B, SM turns the block handle from N
point to as far as the X point. At X point TRSR picks up & releases the lock on block
handle by picking up lock magnet as per fig. 17 & 18. TRSR remains UP till X/ and
later on sticks through its own front contact in LX/ position of Block handle. The
lock magnet is once again required to be in picked up condition to release the block
handle at check lock position at X/as per fig. 18 &19.
R1 C1 1000 UF/60V
21
61 62 48 58 3R CR2 NR ITPR 39
40
1+
B24 XX/ N24
TRSR
7B 8B
31
TRSR ITPR 37 38
/
LX
2/5 D 1D 2/5A
2A
FIGURE 18
48
B 24V SM 1R S1 S2 TRSR 2R 3R CR1 9 10 1 2
NR
XX
N 5D 6D 4/7B 5B 6B 7A 8A 1A 2/5A
M 3B 4B
2A 1A
58 CR
2
6A 2/5A
21
N24
FIGURE 19 31
6.2.14 When Block handle is in Train Going To position, i.e., Line clear is granted, Last stop
signal can be taken OFF by reversing the necessary controls like SM control on
signal, Lever/ switch/ push button operation etc. Reversing of any of above control
causes 1R to drop. An external relay ASR (Advance starter control relay) picks up as
per fig. 20. With ASR picking up, it possible to take OFF the Last Stop signal.
7D 6D N3 ASR N3
8B 4/7 B
12V
R3
FIGURE 20
6.2.15 Now the train can be sent into block section. On entry of train into block section, FVT
track relay drops causing 1TPR to drop, thus releasing the stick circuit of TRSR to
drop. Dropping of the TRSR causes the ASR to drop and replace the Last Stop signal
to ON automatically.
6.2.16 With the 1TPR drop, the circuit of TRSR breaks , which drops with a time lag, but
before its dropping, TOLR picks up as per fig. 21 through Path 1.
When TRSR drops after the time lag, TOLR sticks through Path 2. the indicator
TOLK and buzzer BZ1 are actuated through a branch of a contact LB, indicating a
train departure (TOL).
An additional Path 3 is provided to prevent the premature dropping of TOLR during
transition, when other station is transmitting TGT code & at the same time TOLR
picks up. It ensures that TOLR will not drop before transmission of TOL code.
A Normal contact of S2 switch is provided in the stick circuit to stop the transmission
of TOL code, during a failure of its transmission or acknowledgment to silence the
departure buzzer.
6.2.17 At this time the advance starter lever is restored to normal position.
CR2 NR 23 24
D3 BY-126
2B 1B 2/5B 1B LB
Path3
48 3R TRSR ITPR 13 14 21
1+
LB
B24 61 62 TOLR N24
7B 8B Path1
58 31
TRSR NR TOLR S2
2/5 D 6D 7D 8D 4B 3B N3 BZ1
R3
Path2
5
TOLK
XX’
YY’
FIGURE 21
B24 V 61 62 48 SM
TX
44 NR TOLR CR1 CR2
3 21
58 L 4
43 2/5D 6D 1A 2/ 5A 5D 6D 5D 6D N24
31
3R TOLR 4 3 TELR 31
5 (c) 34
L 6 1
6D 5D 3A 4/7
4 1
2 37
7
6.2.18 An FM code is generated due to picking up of TOLR at ‘A’, which connects power to
TX as per circuit in Fig. 22. The modulating frequency F2(65 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-7 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer ( in this case the input circuit to RX of same station is isolated
by TOLR back contacts.
6.2.19 CR2 picks up at Stn. B on receipt of modulated code F2. The power to RX is
connected through B24-fuse (61-62)- Terminals (48-58)-2R(B)-R. TOLR picks up as
per fig. 24. With the TOLK and BZ1 operating through the same circuit as in A
station to give an indication of train departure. Local and incoming circuit at ‘B’ (Fig.
23).
B 24 V 61 62 48 RX
2R 45 46 21
3
4 N24 V
58 R
7A 8A 7
31 34
8 TELR
4 1
5 PBPR CR2
CR1 2
6 7A 8A 37
CR2
7B 8B
5B 6B
6.2.20 SM of Stn. B, on getting TOL buzzer, presses push button PB1 to acknowledge the
TOL code. PBPR at picks up as per fig. 5.
6.2.21 With the PBPR picking up, the NR picks up at Stn. B station through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. Picking up of NR causes TOLR to drop & stop the buzzer. As the
TOLK is a magnetic stick type, it maintains its TOL indication. (Refer Path 2 in fig.
21)
6.2.22 Dropping of TOLR at Stn. A, stops TOL code transmission by disconnecting power
to TX. As the TOLK is a magnetic stick type, it maintains its TOL indication.
48
B24 61 62
3R CR2 NR 11 12 21
1+ 2-
58 2B 1B 2/5B 6B
RD TOLR N24
7B 8B
D3 BY-126
31
01 UF/100 V
TOLR S2
TRSR NR
BZ1
2/5 D 6D 7D 8D 4B N3
R3
1 2
7A 8A 470 OHM/2W
47 48 R5
XX’ TOLR
YY’
220 OHM/2W
FIGURE 24
PBPR
2A
61 62 42 SM CR1 PB1 PB2
TOLR 19 20
S/ Line Tokenless B/Instrument December’ 1999
B24 61 62 7D 8D RD PBPR
1 2
1
CAMTECH/99/S/DAIDO/1.0 23
6.2.24 A bell code for train departure is issued from A station and a answering signal is
issued from B station. After departure of train bell code is exchanged.
6.2.25 At Stn. B, Reception signals are taken OFF. As soon as any of the control pertaining
to reception signal is disturbed from its Normal position, 1R drops. Where SM’s
control is not provided on reception signals, 1R back contact, in HSR and ASR
circuit, is looped in instrument. The HSR picks up (Fig. 26). The home operates in the
same way as advance starter.
B3 12V 65 66 1R 2R TRSR S1 N4 35 36 54 44
XY
RD
7D 6D
7D 8D 4/7D 8D
R4
LA
ASR
N3 12 HSR
2
FIGURE 26
6.2.26 On arrival of train at Stn. B, AT & BT tracks operate & sense the direction of travel
of train. 2R picks up (Fig. 27) & sticks over LX/-RY. With the relay 2R picking up
the HSR drops away and the home signal is automatically restored to normal position.
At the same time a Buzzer BZ2 sounds to announce the train arrival. The buzzer can
be stopped by restoring the SM slide or Home signal controls to their Normal position
as per fig. 27.
R
OUTER
4
2
R R TAR
B24 61 62 48 52 7 17 TAR 15 16 21
N24
XX’
Y’ 2
2R 31
2B 1B
HOME SM 3 4
SLIDE
R BZ2
FIGURE 27
6.2.27 Stn. B verifies the e complete arrival of train & sends Train Out Of Section signal to
Stn. A. who in turn replies to Stn. B by similar signal. Stn. B presses PB1 and PB2
simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1). PBPR picks up at ‘B’ station. ( see
Fig. 5).
6.2.28 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at Stn. B, which connects power
to TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F1(85 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-6 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer.
6.2.29 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. B the NR picks up at Stn. A through the line circuit
as per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. A on receipt of modulated current as per fig.
9.
B 24 42 SM
1R 1
3A 4A TX
44 NR TOLR CR1
CR2 21
3 4
43 2/5D 6D 1A 2/ 5A 5D 6D 5D 6D N24
31
TELR
34
5 (c)
2R 4 1
6 2
R
37
2/5D 6D TO
I. TRANS
FIGURE 28
24 V 61 62 48 SM 1R PBPR
BX
DY
4A 3A 4 2D 5D 6D 41 42
58 1
RX
41
3 4
31
TELR
7 1
4 CR2
CR2 2
8
7B AB
CR1 TOLR
TO TRANS
FIGURE 29 5B 6B
B 24V 48 SM 1R
S1 N1 S2 N2 TEPR TRSR CR1 7 8 2 NR 21
B
DY
N 5D 6D 4/7B 5B 6B 7A 8A 1A 2/5A
M 5B 4/7B
61 62 2A 1A
58
CR1
FIGURE 30 6A
21
47 48 1 R5 2 N24
XX’
YY’
31
220 OHM/2W TOLK
FIGURE 31
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at B point of block handle as per
fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position. TOLK
release coil is energised to restore it Normal as per fig. 31.
6.2.30 SM at Stn. A presses PB1 and PB2 simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1).
PBPR picks up at Stn. A as per fig. 5.
6.2.31 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at Stn. A, which connects power
to TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F1(85 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-6 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer.
6.2.32 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. A, NR picks up at Stn. B through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. B on receipt of modulated current as per fig. 9.
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at B point of block
handle as per fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position.
TOLK release coil is energised to restore it Normal as per fig. 31.
The same procedure is followed when a train leaves B station from A station.
6.3.1 When a line clear has been taken by Stn. A, i.e., Block Handle in Train Going To, & it
becomes necessary to cancel the Line Clear, the cancellation switch S1 is put to reverse
position at Stn. The following sequence is observed:
6.3.2 SM at Stn. A presses PB1 and PB2 simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1).
PBPR picks up at Stn. A as per fig. 5.
6.3.3 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at Stn. A, which connects power to
TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F1(85 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-6 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer.
6.3.4 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. A, NR picks up at Stn. B through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. B on receipt of modulated current as per fig. 9.
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at D point of block handle
as per fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position.
6.3.5 Similarly Stn. B takes action to bring the instrument of Stn. A to Line Closed. SM at
Stn. B presses PB1 and PB2 simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1). PBPR
picks up at Stn. B as per fig. 5.
6.3.6 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. B, NR picks up at Stn. A through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. A on receipt of modulated current as per fig. 9.
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at B point of block handle
as per fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position. When
Stn A turns block handle to Line Closed, TEK changes to White.
INPUT OUTPUT
B 24V SM 1R S1 N2 TIMER
2A 1A TRSR 3R 1 S1 2
61 62 58 N24
2A 1A 7D 8D
1 TER COUNTER COM
S1 2A 1A TEPR
TEPR 30
29
R1
4A 4B 3R
3R LX
3R 2B 1B
1 2
TEK
48 38
FIGURE 32
TX
IR PBPR PB2 TOLR CR1
B 24V 43 SM 21
3 4
4A 3A 4/7D 3D 1 6A 2/ 5A 5D N24
61 62 58 6D 31
TELR
34
5 (c)
4 1
TOLR 3R 6 2
L
4/7A 8A 2/5A 1A
37 TO
I. TRANS
FIGURE 33
When a train sent from Stn. A to Stn. B has entered the Block section, but due to
unavoidable circumstances, it has to be pushed back to departure Stn. A, it is called
PUSH BACK OPERATION .
6.4.1 The block handle at Stn. A and Stn. B are in left position (Train Going To) and right
position (Train Coming From) respectively. TOL indicator indicates that train in to
block section.
6.4.2 SM at Stn. A push back switch S2 to reverse position, actuates the counter S2 as per fig.
34.
Reception signals are taken OFF. As soon as any of the control pertaining to reception
signal is disturbed from its Normal position, 1R drops. HSR picks up as per fig. 26.
6.4.3 On arrival of train at Stn. B, AT & BT tracks operate & sense the direction of travel of
train. 2R picks up (Fig. 27) & sticks over LX/-RY. With the relay 2R picking up the
HSR drops away and the home signal is automatically restored to normal position. At
the same time a Buzzer BZ2 sounds to announce the train arrival. The buzzer can be
stopped by restoring the SM slide or Home signal controls to their Normal position as
per fig. 27.
6.4.4 Stn. A verifies the complete arrival of train. An advice for push back operation is sent
By SM at Stn. A to SM of Stn. B
6.4.5 SM at Stn. A presses PB1 and PB2 simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1).
PBPR picks up at Stn. A as per fig. 5.
6.4.6 An FM code is generated due to picking up of PBPR at Stn. A, which connects power
to TX as per circuit in Fig. 7. The modulating frequency F1(85 Hz) is selected over
terminal TX-5 & TX-6 & modulated current flows to terminals 34, 37 to the line side
isolation transformer.
6.4.7 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. A, NR picks up at Stn. B through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. B on receipt of modulated current as per fig. 9.
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at D point of block handle
as per fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position. TOL
indicator changes to White during turning of handle from Train Coming From to Line
Closed.
6.4.8 Similarly Stn. B takes action to bring the instrument of Stn. A to Line Closed. SM at
Stn. B presses PB1 and PB2 simultaneously to transmit Line closed code (F1). PBPR
picks up at Stn. B as per fig. 5.
6.4.9 With the PBPR picking up at Stn. B, NR picks up at Stn. A through the line circuit as
per fig. 6 & 8. CR1 picks up at Stn. A on receipt of modulated current as per fig. 9.
With the NR and CR1 picking up Lock magnet is energised at B point of block handle
as per fig. 30, making it possible to restore the handle to Line Closed position. TOL
indicator changes to White during turning of handle from Train Coming From to Line
Closed.
48 SM S2
N2
S/ Line
B24 61 Tokenless
62 B/Instrument
C2 December’ 1999
58 1
R2
1 S2 2 29 30
CAMTECH/99/S/DAIDO/1.0 30
4A 3A 4/7D 3D
61 62 58 1 1
TX
FIGURE 35
The Block handles are in Line Closed position at both stations ‘A’ & ‘B’, or Stn. A in
Train Going To & Stn. B in Train Coming From.
SM at Stn. A inserts SM key & turns IN. SHUNT key is taken out & handed over to
the driver of a shunting train. The Block handle is locked at the time. The SM key is
taken out.
On completion of shunting operation, Shunt key is taken back from driver of train. SM
inserts SM key & turns to IN, thereafter inserts SHUNT key and turns IN. The advice is
sent to Stn. B over the telephone to that effect.
While telephone is used, transmitter and receiver are isolated from line. To explain in
detail telephone relay TELR is inserted in series connection with relay. CR1 (B)
CR2(B) and TOLR (B) in the circuit fig. 36. Also TELR(F) is connected in series in the
telephone circuit, Thus telephone circuit is isolated from signal circuit. Where
modulated current is transmitted and received by TELR which is inserted between
signal circuit and Transmitter/Receiver, Transmitter/Receiver is isolated form signal
line which telephone is used.
Transmitter
Receiver
7.2.1 Transmitter
Connection Terminals
Test Blocks
Test blocks are provided at the back side of the transmitter with a cover and seating
arrangements.
1. 24V DC supply
2. Regulated voltage
3. Modulated frequency 65 Hz & 85 Hz
4. Carrier frequency 1800 Hz. or 2700 Hz.
5. TX output
7.2.2 Receiver
Connection Terminals
Terminals Connections
1&2 Input
3 Positive DC input
4 Negative DC input
5&6 Output for CR2 relay
7&8 Output for CR1 relay
Test Blocks
Test blocks are provided at the back side of the receiver with a cover and seating
arrangements.
1. 24V DC supply
2. Regulated DC supply
3. Input
4. Demodulated Signal
5. Input to CR1
6. Input to CR2
8. EARTHING
The earth shall be located on lower level soft ground far from underground cable, water
and gas pipes.
9. SAFETY CHECK
• Try to operate the instrument without cooperation i.e. without receipt of functional
code, it shall not be possible to turn the block handle from Line Closed to Train Going
To or Train Coming From position.
• On receipt of TGT code, turn block handle from Line Closed towards Train Going to
& stop midway. Disconnect Line & try to turn the handle further. It shall lock in check
lock position. Ensure armature of electric lock on block handle is force dropped in
check lock notch and the block handle can not be turned to Train Going to position.
• With a train in Block Section, try to bring the block handle to Line closed with &
without cooperation from other station, it shall not be possible to turn the block handle
to line closed position. The Block handle should remain locked in last operated
position.
• Try to take OFF the Last Stop Signal without taking line clear (“L” position of block
handle), the signal should not clear.
• Shunt the FVT track, the Last Stop Signal shall go back to danger automatically.
• It is not possible to take OFF the Last Stop Signal again unless a fresh line clear is
obtained.
SUGGESTION :
10. MAINTENANCE
A thorough periodical overhauling in Workshop is necessary and the period shall not
exceed 7 years.
10.2 Maintenance
The following points are to be kept in mind while doing maintenance for reliable
working of block instrument.
• The local battery voltage at the instrument terminals on load should not be below 24
volts. Secondary cells of sufficient capacity may be used as the maximum working
current per instrument is about 2 Amps ( when thermal time element relay is used) &
0.6 Amp (when Electronic time element relay is used)
• The upper limit of local battery on load should not exceed 29 V as it may affect the
Zener diode working.
• The line battery shall be capable of circulate 110 mA in Line circuit measured at code
receiving station.
• The line current shall be measured both at the transmitting end and the receiving end.
There shall not be an appreciable variation.
• Separate battery or DC-DC converter shall be provided for line circuit of each block
instrument. Whenever the line battery/ DC-DC converter is changed, the line current
should be checked.
• ??Whenever old type condenser units are changed ( with 4 BA fixing screw ), ensure
that the other interconnected instrument condenser unit is also changed to the same type
since the values are different.
• Care shall be taken to ensure that the relay jack boards and relays are clean and dust
free.
• During the periodical Maintenance/ Inspection, the charger shall be switched “OFF ”
and the working of the relays shall be observed for few operations. The terminal
voltage should be monitored during the code transmission in order to ensure the
condition of the battery.
• Whenever the instrument fails, interchanging of relays and units shall not be restored
to, without ascertaining the actual cause and this change may be effected only if it is
warranted.
• While plugging in relays/ units, excessive force should not be exerted as it may affect
the jack board clips.
Sr. Condition
no.
1. Bell beats 1. Line battery low or disconnection at
failed from station ‘A’.
Stn. ’A’ to 2. PB1 push button contact develops
Stn. B disconnection at Stn A.
3. Line is open/short circuit or offering
high resistance.
4. PB1 button contact develops
disconnection at Stn. B.
5. Local battery disconnection or weak at
Stn. B. It shall be 24 V.
6. BLR relay not picking up at Stn. ‘B’
when PB1 pressed at Stn. A due to
some fault.
7. Diode, in series with BLR/ NR
punctured.
8. Relay contacts NR, BLR, PBPR
offering high resistance at Stn. A &
Stn. B.
9. When PB1 is pressed at Stn. A, BLR
shall pick up at Stn. B. Suppose BLR
is not picking up, check up the
incoming line voltage at Stn. B across
L1 & L2(Terminal No. 25 & 26
working voltage 24 Volt. If voltage is
available and relay is not picking up,
check for working current ( 110 mA.).