FastBrake® Locomotive Brake Equipment

Integrated TransCal and FlowCal Test Procedure

For EMD SD-70ACE Locomotives

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 Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents ............................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................. 3
Record Of Revisions ......................................................................................................... 4
I. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 5
A. Purpose............................................................................................................. 5
B. Special Tools Required ................................................................................ 5
C. Equipment/Personnel Safety Precautions .............................................. 5
D. General System Overview ........................................................................... 6
II. TEST PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 7
A. Prerequisites ....................................................................................................... 7
B. Pressure Transducer Verification Test ........................................................ 8
C. Brake Pipe Flow Verification Test ................................................................. 9
D. Transducer Calibration Test ......................................................................... 10
E. Brake Pipe Flow Calibration Test .................................................................... 11
Fastbrake Transducer Calibration/Verification Values Chart .............................. 12
III. DISPLAY SCREENS AND FUNCTIONS....................................................... 13
A. Accessing The Program............................................................................. 13
B. Air Brake Calibration Display Overview ................................................ 13
C. Air Brake Calibration – Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display Overview
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D. Air Brake Calibration Results Display Overview ................................. 26

List of Figures

Figure 1 - Pressure Test Points.................................................................................. 7

Figure 2- Air Brake Calibration Display ................................................................. 13
Figure 3 - Air Brake Calibration About Display.................................................... 14
Figure 4 - Air Brake Calibration - Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display .............. 15
Figure 5 - Air Brake calibration - Options Display .............................................. 16
Figure 6 - Air Brake Calibration Options - Display BCP Coefficients Display ........ 17
Figure 7 - Air Brake Calibration Verification Display ......................................... 18
Figure 8 - Air Brake Calibration - Verify Flow Display ....................................... 19
Figure 9 - Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display.................................................. 20
Figure 10 - Air Brake Calibration - xxx Portion Display..................................... 21
Figure 11 - Air Brake Calibration - xxx Portion Verification Display.............. 22
Figure 12 - Air Flow Measuring Device Prompt Display.................................... 24
Figure 13 - Waiting to Establish Flow Display ..................................................... 25
Figure 14 - Air Brake Sensor Calibration - Flow test Completed .................... 26
Figure 15 - Air Brake Calibration Results Display............................................... 27
Figure 16 - Air Brake Sensor calibration Results - Display Details Display 28
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 Record Of Revisions

Revision Level Author Date of Revision Description of Revision

A JFD 01/05 Initial Release

B JFD 03/05 Added instruction to

perform verification after
calibration, corrected
typo’s, clarified verification
procedure, reformatted
entire document, added
Table Of Contents

C JFD 05/05 Clarified Main Reservoir

Pressure requirements in
Section II A Prerequisites.

D JFD 08/05 Corrected Figure 10

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 FastBrake® Transducer Calibration and
Verification Using FIRE Computer
I. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide step by step instruction on the
use of the FIRE Computer and the integrated TransCal software program
to perform the required calibration and verification of the FastBrake®
Locomotive Brake Equipment transducers used for pressure and flow
indication/feedback.

B. Special Tools Required

No special tools other than the correct brake pipe flow orifice/air flow
measuring device for the brake pipe/equalizing setup pressure for
locomotive operations; Part Number WPN 0650756-0xxx (xxx= setup
pressure) and a calibrated gauge with a range of at least 0 – 150 PSI,
connected to an air line with a quick disconnect on the end.

C. Equipment/Personnel Safety Precautions

All operating authority and Wabtec Railway Electronics personal protective
equipment (PPE) shall be complied with prior to performance of this
procedure. At a minimum, hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, and
hearing protection shall be worn.

All operating authority Blue Flag requirements shall be complied with prior
to performance of this procedure. Steps shall be taken to ensure
locomotive movement is prevented, wheels chocked and/or handbrake
set, during performance of this procedure.

Exercise caution when opening the air brake equipment locker door of the
locomotive and performing this procedure to prevent personnel injury.

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D. General System Overview
The FastBrake® Locomotive Brake Equipment consists of three control
portions; the Brake Pipe Control Portion, Brake Cylinder Control Portion,
and the Independent Application and Release Portion (also called the
20/13 Pipe Control Portion); a Dead-In-Train Portion; and MC-31Control
Valve and Quick Service Valve which form the pneumatic back up brake.
A Cab Handle Unit (CHU) and Power Supply provide the means to power
the brake equipment and for operator control of the brake equipment.

Each control portion consists of a microcontroller, magnet valves, relay

valves, and transducers used to provide that control portion’s function(s).
The microcontroller logic is divided into two redundant channels, Channel
A and B. Each side of the logic is capable of driving the magnet valves,
and receives input from the transducers on that portion. When performing
either calibration or verification of calibration tests, BOTH sides must be
checked.

The integrated TransCal program provides the maintenance personnel

with a quick, user friendly, program with onscreen prompts provided for
guidance. It will allow the calibration/verification of transducer performance
in both pressurized and depressurized conditions, calculate and store the
transducer span and offset coefficients, and calculate/calibrate the brake
pipe charging flow transducer output. The program is accessed via the Air
Brake Maintenance Remote Session Display of the FIRE Computer.

IMPORTANT: When prompted by the software it is extremely important that the

reference gauge be placed on the correct pressure test fitting.
The software has no feedback as to which fitting the gauge is
connected to, or if a gauge is even connected and depends on
maintenance personnel/operating crew input. Incorrect connection
may result in an incorrect input of data by maintenance/operating
personnel, and resulting in improper system operation.

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 Figure 1 - Pressure Test Points

II. TEST PROCEDURES

A. Prerequisites
1. Locomotive handbrake set and/or wheels chocked.

2. Blue flag protection applied in accordance with local operating

authority requirements.

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 3. Both FastBrake® power supply circuit breakers closed.

4. No. 2 Main Reservoir Pressure at least 100 PSI when performing

transducer calibration, 120-140 PSI is required when performing
the brake pipe flow test.

5. All penalty and emergency brake applications reset.

6. Air Brake Calibration Screen selected for display on the FIRE

Computer.

7. FastBrake in LEAD/CUT IN with the Automatic Brake Handle in

HANDLE OFF/CONTINUOUS SERVICE and the Independent
Brake Handle in RELEASE.

8. Brake Pipe Pressure less than 15 PSI.

B. Pressure Transducer Verification Test

NOTE: Verify perquisites listed in Section II A have been satisfied prior to
starting the test.

NOTE: Acceptance criteria is +/- 3 PSI of the reference gauge.

1. From the Air Brake Calibration Display select the “ENTER

CALIBRATION” pushbutton.

2. Select “VERIFY SENSORS” pushbutton.

3. Initially the BCP BCCT Port is selected, to select a different

transducer and/or control portion to be verified, use the “NEXT
PORT” pushbutton to advance the port selection.

4. Connect the gauge to the corresponding pressure test point for the
transducer to be verified on the Pneumatic Manifold.

5. Select the “CONTROL TO HIGH PRESS” pushbutton. Verify the

pressure increases. Once pressure settles out, verify the indication
on the FIRE display matches the gauge indication.

6. Record the value. Use the “FREEZE READING” pushbutton to stop

minor oscillations when recording.

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 7. Select the “CONTROL TO LOW PRESS” pushbutton. Verify
pressure decreases to 0 PSI. Once pressure settles out, verify the
indication on the FIRE display matches the gauge indication.

8. Record the value. Use the “FREEZE READING” pushbutton to stop

minor oscillations when recording.

9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for each transducer on each control

portion to be verified.

NOTE: Perform the Transducer Calibration Test, Section II D if the verification

test is failed.

C. Brake Pipe Flow Verification Test

NOTE: Verify perquisites listed in Section II A have been satisfied prior to
starting the test.

1. From the Air Brake Calibration Display select the “ENTER

CALIBRATION” pushbutton.

2. Select “VERIFY FLOW” pushbutton.

3. After verifying the correct Air Flow Measuring Device is being used
for the setup pressure selected, select the “OK” pushbutton.

4. Follow the directions on the display, attach the Air Flow Measuring
Device to the Brake Pipe SHORT HOOD END. OPEN the Brake
Pipe Angle Cock and establish flow.

5. Select the “START FLOW” pushbutton. Once flow is established

and has settled out, verify flow indication on the FIRE display is 60
CFM +/- 2.

6. Record the value. Use the “FREEZE FLOW” pushbutton to stop

minor oscillations when recording.

7. Follow the directions on the display and CLOSE the Brake Pipe
Angle Cock.

8. Select the “STOP FLOW” pushbutton. Once flow has ceased and
has settled out, verify flow indication on the FIRE display is 0 CFM.

9. Record value.
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NOTE: Perform the Brake Pipe Flow Calibration Test, Section II E if the
verification test is failed.

D. Transducer Calibration Test

NOTE: This test is ONLY to be performed if the Transducer Calibration
Verification Test, Section II B is failed.

NOTE: Verify perquisites listed in Section II A have been satisfied prior to

starting the test.

1. From the Air Brake Calibration Display select the “ENTER

CALIBRATION” pushbutton.

2. Select the “CALIBRATE SENSORS” pushbutton.

3. Select the “CAL XXX PRESSURES” pushbutton, where XXX = the

control portion whose transducers are to be calibrated, or select
“CAL ALL PRESSURES” when all transducers are to be calibrated.

4. Follow the directions on the FIRE display, and connect the

reference gauge to the pressure test point on the Pneumatic
Manifold that corresponds with the transducer to be calibrated.

5. Select the “GAUGE READY” pushbutton once the gauge is

connected.

6. Allow pressure to increase and stabilize. Compare the gauge

indication with the indicated transducer output pressure on the Air
Brake Sensor Calibration Display.

7. Use the “+.1, -.1, +1.0, -1.0” pushbuttons to correct the transducer
output pressure to match that indicated on the reference gauge.

8. Select the “CONFIRM VALUE” pushbutton once the transducer

output has been corrected to match the reference gauge indication.

9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 for each transducer to be calibrated.

When all transducers have been calibrated, the Air Brake Calibration Results
screen will be displayed. The transducer name, its pass/fail status, and if
applicable, reason for failure is shown.

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 10. From the Air Brake Calibration Results display, select the
“DISPLAY DETAILS” pushbutton.

11. Select the “STORE AND CONTINUE” pushbutton.

12. Perform Transducer Calibration Verification in accordance with

Section II B of this procedure.

E. Brake Pipe Flow Calibration Test

NOTE: This test is ONLY to be performed if the Brake Pipe Flow
Calibration Verification Test, Section II C is failed.

NOTE: Verify perquisites listed in Section II A have been satisfied prior to

starting the test.

NOTE: When prompted by the FIRE display to OPEN and CLOSE the
brake pipe angle cock, do it slowly to prevent an undesired
emergency brake application.

1. From the Air Brake Calibration Display select the “ENTER

CALIBRATION” pushbutton.

2. Select the “CALIBRATE SENSORS” pushbutton.

3. Select the “CAL FLOW ONLY” pushbutton.

4. After verifying the correct Air Flow Measuring Device is being used,
when prompted by the FIRE display, select the “OK” pushbutton.

5. Follow the directions on the Air Brake Sensor Calibration Brake

Pipe Portion Display, and when prompted connect the Air Flow
Measuring Device to the SHORT HOOD END of the Brake Pipe.

6. Slowly OPEN the Brake Pipe Angle Cock and establish flow. Select
the “CONTINUE” pushbutton.

7. Follow the directions on the Air Brake Sensor Calibration Brake

Pipe Portion Display, and when prompted CLOSE the Brake Pipe
Angle Cock. Remove the Air Flow Measuring Device from the
Brake Pipe. Select the “CONTINUE” pushbutton.

8. From the Air Brake Calibration Results display, select the “STORE
AND CONTINUE” pushbutton.
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 9. Perform Flow Calibration Verification in accordance with Section II
C of this procedure

Fastbrake Transducer Calibration/Verification Values Chart

Transducer Name Side A Side B Gauge

16
BCC
BC
ER
MRH
MRL
BPT
20C
20
13
Flow N/A
Table 1- FastBrake Transducer Calibration/Verification Values Chart

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III. DISPLAY SCREENS AND FUNCTIONS

A. Accessing The Program

The FastBrake Integrated Transcal Program is accessed via the FIRE

Computer Primary Display Screen by selecting the “MAINTENANCE
MODE” pushbutton, entering the correct password, selecting the
”DIAGNOSTIC MENU” pushbutton, then the “AIR BRAKE DIAGNOSTICS”
pushbutton, and then the “TRANSDUCER CALIBRATION” pushbutton.
This results in the Air Brake Calibration Display screen being displayed.

B. Air Brake Calibration Display Overview

Figure 2- Air Brake Calibration Display

The Air Brake Calibration Display is the entry level display for the
integrated TransCal program. The display shows transducer output
pressures for all transducers with exception of 13 Pipe and 16 Pipe
Transducers. Pushbuttons provide the function selection:
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 EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

ABOUT → Displays software version and part number (WPN),

pushbuttons provide the following functions:

Figure 3 - Air Brake Calibration About Display

OK → Returns display to the Air Brake Calibration Display.

EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

OVERRIDE ERRORS → Allows entry into the calibration/verify calibration

function with a non or incorrectly calibrated Main Reservoir High or Brake
Pipe Transducer that would normally prevent meeting the prerequisites for
main reservoir and brake pipe pressure listed above. Makes the ENTER
CALIBRATION pushbutton available.

NOTE: Entry into the calibration/verify calibration function with actual main
reservoir pressure less than 100 PSI WILL result in test failure as there
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 will not be enough pressure in the air brake system to verify correct
response of the transducers when pressurized.

ENTER CALIBRATION → Allows the maintenance personnel/operating

crew to select transducer calibration, verification of transducer calibration,
or to view previously established and stored transducer coefficients via
pushbuttons on the Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display. Makes the
Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display available.

C. Air Brake Calibration – Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display

Overview

Figure 4 - Air Brake Calibration - Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display

The Air Brake Calibration – Verify/Calibrate Sensors Display provides

indication of all transducer output pressures divided up by control portion
and pushbuttons that provide the following functions:

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display.

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 OPTIONS → Displays the Air Brake Calibration – Options Display, used to
select and display the control portion and flow transducer previously
stored coefficients. Pushbuttons provide the following functions:

Figure 5 - Air Brake calibration - Options Display

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display.

MAIN MENU → Returns the display to the Air Brake Calibration

Options Display.

DISPLAY XXX COEFs → Selects the control portion(s) transducers

or flow transducer to have its stored coefficients displayed.
Selection causes the selected control portion/flow transducer
coefficients to be displayed. Pushbuttons provide for the following
functions:

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 Figure 6 - Air Brake Calibration Options - Display BCP Coefficients Display

BACK → Returns the display to the Air Brake Calibration –

Options Display.

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display.

SET XXX TO DEFAULT → Selects and sets the selected

control portion transducer coefficients to factory default
values.

VERIFY SENSORS → Displays the Air Brake Calibration – Verify Sensors

Display, used to verify transducer calibration ONLY. Provides step by step
onscreen instructions for verification of transducer performance, both
pressurized and depressurized. Comparison to the reference gauge
indication for each transducer is made. Pushbuttons provide the following
functions:

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 Figure 7 - Air Brake Calibration Verification Display

CONTROL TO HIGH PRESS → Commands system pressures to

be adjusted to the high end of the test range.

CONTROL TO LOW PRESS → Commands system pressures to

be adjusted to zero.

NEXT PORT → Selection advances the test to the next transducer

to be verified.

FREEZE READING → Holds the indicated pressure at a steady

value to allow recording the value.

MAIN MENU → Returns the display to the Air Brake Calibration

Options Display.

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display.

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 VERIFY FLOW → Displays the flow calibration verification screens
with the step by step instructions to condition the brake pipe for the
flow test. Pushbuttons provide the following functions:

Figure 8 - Air Brake Calibration - Verify Flow Display

OK → Selection allows verification input by maintenance

personnel that the correct Air Flow Measuring Device is
being used for the test.

START FLOW → Commands system to start recording input

from flow transducer and calculate/display flow when flow
conditions established.

STOP FLOW → Commands system to start recording input

from flow transducer and calculate/display flow value for no
flow condition.

FREEZE FLOW → Holds the indicated flow at a steady

value to allow recording the value.
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 BACK → Returns the display to the Air Brake Calibration –
Verify Sensors Display.

RESUME FLOW → Commands system to re-establish flow.

CALIBRATE SENSORS → Displays the Air Brake Sensor Calibration

Display, used to calibrate transducers ONLY. Provides step by step on
screen instructions for calibration of transducer performance. Comparison
to the reference gauge indication for each transducer is made and then
pushbuttons allow transducer output to be modified to match the gauge
reading. Pushbuttons provide the following functions:

Figure 9 - Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display

EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

MAIN MENU → Returns display to the Air Brake Calibration

Display.

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 CAL XXX PRESSURES → Selects the control portion or portions
whose transducers are to be calibrated. XXX indicates the control
portion to be tested. Displays Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display
with step by step directions on how to perform a transducer
calibration and both A and B Side pressure inputs.

CAL ALL PRESSURES → Selects all control portions and flow

transducers to be calibrated. Displays Air Brake Sensor Calibration
Display with step by step directions on how to perform a transducer
calibration and both A and B Side pressure inputs.

When a control portion (XXX) is selected, the Air Brake Calibration

– XXX Portion screen is displayed. Prompts will direct the
maintenance person performing the test to attach the reference
gauge to each pressure test point for the control portion(s) whose
transducers are to be calibrated. Pushbuttons provide the following
functions:

Figure 10 - Air Brake Calibration - xxx Portion Display

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 GAUGE READY → Provides input to system that commands
pressure to be changed.

ABORT CALIBRATION → Cancels the test in progress,

returns the display to the Air Brake Sensor Calibration
Display. No values are changed from the currently stored
values from the previous test.

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display

Once the pressure has been adjusted the Air Brake Sensor
Calibration Display will change the pushbutton selection to
allow modification of the transducer output pressure and
confirmation of the change.

Figure 11- Air Brake Calibration - xxx Portion Verification Display

+.1/-.1/+1.0/-1.0 → Allows maintenance personnel to change

the value indicated on the display by the amount indicated

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 by the pushbutton to match that indicated on the reference
gauge.

ABORT CALIBRATION → Cancels the test in progress,

returns the display to the Air Brake Sensor Calibration
Display. No values are changed from the currently stored
values from the previous test.

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display

CONFIRM VALUE → Allows maintenance personnel to

confirm the change requested in the transducer output by
use of the +/- pushbuttons. Commands the system to
calculate/display transducer coefficients.

NOTE: It is not possible to select an individual transducer on a

control portion for testing. The lowest possible level of
selection is the portion and when selected, all transducers
on the selected portion are tested in a fixed order, each first
at the depressurized condition and then pressurized.

CAL FLOW ONLY → Allows maintenance personnel to perform the

brake pipe flow calibration without having to
calibrate all Brake Pipe Control Portion
Transducers. Selection displays prompt for
verification of proper Air Flow Measuring
Device followed by step by step onscreen
instructions to condition the Brake Pipe for
testing.

NOTE: This only needs to be performed if the brake pipe flow

verification test is failed.

Pushbuttons on the AFM Device Verification provide the

following functions:

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 Figure 12 - Air Flow Measuring Device Prompt Display

OK → Acknowledges correct AFM Device used for the Air Brake

Sensor Calibration Flow Test

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display

When “OK” is selected the Air Brake Sensor Calibration BP Portion

Display is shown. This indicates flow in units of CFM and pushbuttons
provide the following functions:

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 Figure 13- Waiting to Establish Flow Display

EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

ABORT CALIBRATION → Cancels the test in progress, returns the

display to the Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display. No values are
changed from the currently stored values from the previous test.

Once flow has been established a series of displays prompt the test
personnel to OPEN and CLOSE the Brake Pipe Angle Cock as necessary
for test performance. Pushbuttons provide the following functions:

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 Figure 14- Air Brake Sensor Calibration - Flow test Completed

CONTINUE → Advances the test to the step.

EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

ABORT CALIBRATION → Cancels the test in progress, returns the

display to the Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display. No values are
changed from the currently stored values from the previous test.

When all transducers on the control portion(s) selected for calibration have
completed, the Air Brake Calibration Results screen is displayed.

D. Air Brake Calibration Results Display Overview

The Air Brake Calibration Results Display indicates the transducer name,
its status, and if applicable the reason for failure. Pushbuttons provide the
following functions:

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 Figure 15- Air Brake Calibration Results Display

EXIT → Returns display to the Main Operating Display.

ABORT CALIBRATION → Cancels the test in progress, returns the

display to the Air Brake Sensor Calibration Display. No values are
changed from the currently stored values from the previous test.

STORE AND CONTINUE → Stores the values obtained for the

transducer coefficients in memory and returns the display to the Air
Brake Sensor Calibration Display.

DISPLAY DETAILS → Displays the coefficients calculated for the

depressurized and pressurized condition for both Side A and Side
B logic inputs. Pushbuttons provide the following functions:

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 Figure 16 - Air Brake Sensor calibration Results - Display Details Display

BACK → Returns display to the Air Brake Calibration

Results Display.

EXIT → Returns the display to the Main Operating Display.

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