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Automatic Guiding Computer

Technical Description

Win2000

Operating Manual
Issued in January, 2004
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Index Page
General Information............................................................................................................. 4
How to operate the computer .............................................................................................. 5
Control elements and drives ............................................................................................ 5
Computer front view: .................................................................................................... 5
Control buttons and status indication ........................................................................... 5
Drives ........................................................................................................................... 6
15 inch screen ................................................................................................................. 6
Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 7
Keyboard Description ...................................................................................................... 8
Control Keys For Measuring Runs ............................................................................... 9
Turning the computer on / off: ........................................................................................... 10
Turning the computer on:............................................................................................... 10
Switching the computer off:............................................................................................ 11
Starting and closing of programmes.................................................................................. 12
A window or programme does not respond ................................................................... 12
Installation of additional programmes................................................................................ 12
Storage and handling of floppy disks................................................................................. 13
Electrical Connections ................................................................................................... 13
Current Supply............................................................................................................... 14
Fuses............................................................................................................................. 14
Replacement of printed-circuit boards............................................................................... 14
Welding Works .................................................................................................................. 14
Recovery CD ..................................................................................................................... 15
Updating the ALC parameters ........................................................................................... 17
Installing or updating the ALC programme ........................................................................ 17
BIOS set up, setting the start order for the drives .......................................................... 18
Scope of supply of the ALC device.................................................................................... 19
Technical Information ........................................................................................................ 20
Computer: ...................................................................................................................... 20
Monitor:.......................................................................................................................... 20
Error description of a defective PC (e. g. ALC).................................................................. 21
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General Information
The term WinALC means “Windows Automatischer Leit Computer” (Windows Automatic
Guiding Computer). The programme is determined to automatically output target values for
the lining, levelling and pendulum units and runs under the operating systems Windows
9X, Windows 2000.
The WinALC fulfils the following tasks:
1. in case track geometry is unknown:
- recording of the relative condition of the track geometry
- automatic compensation calculation and output of the required target values for the
- lining system
- levelling system
- output of the super-elevation target values
2. in case track geometry is known
- input of the nominal geometry data
- automatic calculation and output of the required target values for the:
- lining system
- levelling system
3. Laser measuring run (option when a laser is fitted):
- recording of the lifting and slewing values by laser measurement.

Working with the WinALC requires basic knowledge of Windows.

The instructions on the WinALC programme do not contain any Windows descriptions.
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How to operate the computer

Control elements and drives
Computer front view:
1 control buttons
2 status indicators
3 drive cover:
press and shift to open

Control buttons and status

indication
1 on/off button
2 computer reset button
3 green indicator: is lit when the PC
power supply unit is ready for
service
4 yellow indicator: is lit during read or
write access to the hard disk
5 green indicator: is lit when the
computer is on
6 red indicator: indicates insufficient
external power supply
(external voltage <21 Volt )
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Drives
1. drive cover:
press and shift to open
2. CD Rom drive
3. 3.5“ floppy disk drive (1.44 MB).
4. USB connections
5. button to open the CD-Rom drive
to close it press at any other place
6. yellow indication during read and write access
7. floppy disk ejection button
8. green indication during read and write access

15 inch screen
1 screen cover
2 clamping lever
3 latching lever for
inclination adjustment
4 locking lever for inclination
adjustment

The screen cover is used as an

antiglare device and protects the screen from damage.
The screen is tiltable by 90° and is fixed by the latching lever.
For unlocking pull the latching lever forward.
The locking lever locks the screen in the chosen position.
To change the position of the locking lever pull it out and turn it.
Items 1 – 4 are not applicable if the screen is built in.
Caution: do not pull the locking lever by force!
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Keyboard

1 Esc key 12 space bar

2 keyboard template 13 Alt Gr key
3 control keys 14 shift key
4 status indicators 15 „enter” key
5 numeral keys 16 directional keys
6 backspace key 17 l. h. mouse key
7 tabulator 18 r. h. mouse key
8 caps lock 19 mouse panel
9 shift key 20 keyboard connection
10 „control“ key 21 mouse connection
11 Alt key
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Keyboard Description
Enter key to confirm inputs in tables and active selections
Space bar "no input" in the table window
Print not used
Scroll not used
Pause not used
page ↑ moves up the screen image
page ↓ moves down the screen image
directional keys shift the positioning line to the left/right according to the arrow
direction
shift the input field or the positioning line up/down according to the
arrow direction
shift key shifts to "capitals“
shift fixing key locks the shift key
Lock pilot lamp for the “shift” fixing key
Attention: for the input of digits this key must not be activated, the
"Lock" pilot lamp must not be lit.
Tabulator activates the next field on the right hand side of the currently active
field
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Control Keys For Measuring Runs

The following gives a description of the individual keys used during a measuring run.
A description of the other control keys can be found in the menus of the corresponding
applications.

sets control points during a measuring run

F2
marks super-elevation ramps during a measuring run

F3

marks changes in gradient during a measuring run

F4
sets a reference point during a measuring run

F6

sets start or end of constraints during a measuring run

F7

sets a synchronisation point

F8
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Turning the computer on / off:

The computer can be put into operation only when the user names and corresponding
passwords are used.
The following groups are given a user authorisation.

authorisation user name password Windows 2000

1. operating crew user alc user
2. service personnel service1 …… main user
3. for factory settings …… …… administrator

Users logged in with the user name ”user” can, among other things, not modify the
operating system or install additional programmes!

Important notes: in order to prevent possible damages to the drives (HDD, FDD,
CD-ROM) by unacceptable shocks, the computer must not be on during transit and
shunting runs, as well as during travels to and from the worksite.

Turning the computer on:

Switch on the computer using the ON / OFF button.
Attention! Do not strike any keys while the computer is starting up!
After the ON / OFF button has been depressed, both the ON indicator and the EXTERNAL
POWER indicator have to be on solid. The HARD DISK indicator flashes at irregular
intervals until the start-up procedure is finished.
If malfunctions of the computer have appeared, the messages indicated on the screen
during the start-up procedure have to be observed carefully. They allow conclusions on the
existing errors to be drawn (see ALC trouble shooting).
Beep tones during the start-up procedure indicate possible errors. (1 short beep and Dos
Prompt = booted without error. Further beep codes can be found in the corresponding
technical literature.)

As soon as the following dialog window appears

- Enter the user name, if it is not pre-set
Capitalisation does not make any difference!
- Enter the password.
Capitalisation has to be observed!
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The operating system is started up. The ALC programme is started automatically, the ALC
programme window appears on the screen.
(The start-up procedure takes about 90 seconds.)

Switching the computer off:

Close all programmes before you switch off the computer.
When you select Start→ Terminate→ Close down in the start menu and depress the OK
key, the computer will be switched off automatically after about 15 seconds.
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Starting and closing of programmes

Programmes are started by selecting them in the start menu or double
clicking the programme icons on the desktop.

Programmes are closed by double-clicking the Close symbol in the

name bar or by entering the terminate command in the file menu of
the corresponding programme.

A window or programme does not respond

If a programme does not respond or a calculation procedure takes a longer time (> 1 min.),
you are advised to carry out the individual steps mentioned below in the correct order to
terminate the programme successfully.

1. close the respective application

Depress the CTRL+ALT keys and keep them depressed, then depress the DEL key
once for a short time. A window with the following text will open
“The task does not respond .........“ Then actuate the Terminate task key and the
task will be terminated.
2. Start ”Windows“ anew:
If the task still does not respond, terminate Windows as usual. If even that is not
possible, depress the following keys twice in succession: depress CTRL + ALT,
keep them depressed and strike the DEL key once for a short time.
3. Switch off the computer
If all measures mentioned before do not succeed, turn off the computer by pressing
the ON/OFF button, wait for about 10 seconds and turn it on again.

After having restarted the programme you can continue working.

Do not reload defective data files that have led to the programme crash. Correct possibly
existing faulty entries in the files.

Installation of additional programmes

Due to memory reasons no additional programmes may be installed without consultation
of the manufacturer.
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Storage and handling of floppy disks

Handle floppy disks with care and always store them in their envelope in dust-protected
boxes.
Avoid:
direct contact of the magnetic layer with your hand or and instrument
contact of the floppy disks with magnetic fields (magnets, electric motors, etc.)
force when inserting the floppy disks into the drive
direct insolation
mechanical damage

Electrical Connections

1 earth connecting bolt 12 USB connection

2 keyboard 13 network connection (RJ 45)
3 serial interface COM 1 14 analogue input, channels 0 – 7
4 serial interface COM 2 15 analogue output, channels 0 – 7
5 serial interface COM 4 16 analogue input, channels 8 – 16
6 serial interface COM 3 17 analogue output, channels 8 – 16
7 serial interface COM 6 18 digital input / output
8 serial interface COM 5 19 distance measuring wheel signal input
9 parallel interface LPT 20 ALC voltage supply (24 Volt)
10 VGA connection (screen) 21 voltage supply (24V=) for a 2nd monitor
11 PS2 mouse connection
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Current Supply
External voltage supply via batteries (24 Volt) which are charged from the machine
system.
In case the operating voltage is too low (<21 Volt) an alarm signal will sound and the
"Power Alarm " indication will be lit.
At an operating voltage <18 Volt the monitor and afterwards also the computer will be
switched off automatically. The Power EXT and Power Alarm indications remain on
until the voltage drops below approximately 7 Volt.

Fuses

1. ALC supply fuse

(5x20/ 6.3A SLOW BLOW)
2. 2nd monitor supply fuse (5x20/ 2A
SLOW BLOW)

Replacement of printed-circuit boards

If it becomes necessary to replace a printed-circuit board of the computer system, in any
case turn off the power supply.
Never pull out or plug in live printed boards!

Welding Works
Before starting welding works on the machine plug off all computer connections. The
connection of the computer casing to earth also has to be disconnected. Defects
arising from any failure to observe these measures will not be covered by warranty.
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Recovery CD
In the case software problems have occurred the initial condition of the hard disk – as
delivered – can be restored.
For this purpose a bootable CD with the name “RECOVERY“ has been delivered together
with the machine. After the recovery procedure the ALC parameters have to be updated.
This function should be used only if serious problems with the operating system have
occurred or the hard disk has been damaged.
All data and programmes stored on the hard disk after delivery of the machine will
be lost unless they have been stored separately!!!

Procedure:
• insert the RECOVERY CD in the CD drive while the computer is on

• re-start the computer using the ON/OFF button

• if the CD does not start automatically, the start order of the drives has to be checked in
the BIOS set-up

• The screen message

Boot from ATAPI CD-ROM:

1. FD 1.44 MB SYSTEM TYPE-(19)
STARTING MS-DOS

starts the booting procedure from the inserted CD, the following message is shown:

Plasser & Theurer

ALC RECOVERY CD-ROM

IF YOU WANT TO RESTORE THE ALC-SYSTEM

TYPE { recovery } AND PRESS [ENTER]

! ATTENTION !

YOUR HARD DISK WILL BE PERMANENTLY OVERWRITTEN

D:\>
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• Enter the word recovery (the y and z keys may be reversed!) and strike the ↵ key; the
recovery programme will be started.
Attention: this input having been confirmed, all data on the hard disk will be deleted
irretrievably!!!

• The progress of the recovery procedure is indicated in % by a blue bar and can take
up to 15 minutes!
Do not actuate the keyboard and the mouse during this procedure!

• When the recovery procedure has been finished, the drive letter “D:\> “ is indicated at
the monitor.
Remove the CD from the drive and start the ALC anew using the RESET button.

After the repeated

start-up when the
following message
appears enter ”yes“
to re-start the ALC.

Select “Info on WinALC“ in the ? menu to check

the version number.

If the WINALC version number on the recovery

CD is higher than the version installed or if a
more recent version has been installed at a later
date, you are advised to make an update with this
version.

• Eventually, the ALC parameters have to be updated.

• The parameter files of all other programmes installed also have to be updated.
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Updating the ALC parameters

The menu items file→ programme settings→ general of the WINALC programme
and afterwards the option load (red floppy icon) under store / load parameters have
to be activated.

Follow the screen messages and select the drive and

the directory with the machine parameters
(D:\MashPar), then actuate copy.
Copying the parameter files *.dat updates the machine
parameters.

Installing or updating the ALC programme

Insert the floppy or compact disk with the installation files and select the installation
program (D:\WinALC.211a\Disk1\ Setup.exe), follow the user guidance.

Enter the valid user name and the password for the
main user authorization to install the ALC
programme.

Here you select the language of the

installation programme. Further available
programme languages can be selected in the
ALC settings.
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Confirm whether this file contains a WINALC

programme which has been installed earlier.

Select the type of installation.

Update to a new version: the version installed
earlier is replaced by the current version. The
parameter files are not replaced.
New installation: the version installed earlier is
replaced by the current version. The parameter
files are also taken from the new version.
User-defined:
Note: before carrying out a new installation you
must uninstall any existing ALC programme.

The progress and the successful

installation are indicated.

BIOS set up, setting the start order for the drives
• To enter the BIOS set up depress the del key during the first 3 seconds of the start-
up procedure.

• Check the boot order in the submenu advanced BIOS features

o First Boot Device [ Floppy ]

o Second Boot Device [ CDROM ]

o Third Boot Device [ HDD-0 ]

• Store the modified settings in the submenu by actuating save & exit setup.
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Scope of supply of the ALC device

• computer
• monitor
• keyboard with mouse panel
• set of cables
• keyboard template
• software package on a CD with the hard disk protection programme “Norton Ghost“
• CD with the original operating system; depending on the language used
• RECOVERY CD
• file with recovery data
• recovery programme
• required drives
• programmes according to the scope of supply, optional
• WinALC parameter files
• blank floppy disks 3.5“, 10 pieces
• floppy disk box for 3.5 disks
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Technical Information
Computer:
CPU: Pentium III 1GHZ
RAM memory: 256 MB
floppy disk drive 3.5": 1.44 MB
ATAPI CD Rom 24x
flash disk: 1 GB
operating temperature: 0 to +50 C°
Further information can be found in the documentation.

Monitor:
type of monitor: 15.1" SVGA TFT LCD
active screen size: x mm
dot pitch: 0.3075 mm ???
image spot number: 1024 x 768
supply voltage: +5V 5% +12V 5%
operating temperature: 0° C to 50° C

Safety precautions for operating the 15.1" SVGA TFT LCD colour screen:
Caution
High voltage on the printed board!
The screen cover may be opened only by qualified
personnel and when the monitor is off!
High Voltage
Hazardous
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Error description of a defective PC (e. g. ALC)

In case malfunctions of the ALC system have occurred the following information
should be provided, before a Plasser & Theurer service department is notified.

Operating organisation:
Name:
Telephone:
E-Mail:
Machine number:
Year of construction:
ALC serial number:
ALC version number:

Which error or which malfunction of the ALC or the measuring systems has been recognized?

When and how often does the error occur?

State of the LED indications before and/or during the malfunction?

Which error message is indicated on the display?

Conditions at the moment of breakdown or occurrence of the defect?

(temperature, mechanical stress, etc.)

Have any modifications been carried out in the BIOS set up, the operating system or programmes
installed before the failure occurred? Have programmes been installed or uninstalled?

Precise description of the error!