UFSBI Manual PDF

USER’S MANUAL
for
BLOCK PROVING WITH
AXLE COUNTER USING UFSBI
(IRS: S – 105/2012)
DELTRON EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

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Users Manual For Block Proving With Axle Counter using UFSBI For Double Line Ver No.: BPAC/UM/DL 1.0
DOCUMENT DATA SHEET

Specification Version No.
IRS:S-105/2012 BPAC/UM/DL 1.0
Title of Document
USERS MANUAL FOR BLOCK PROVING WITH
AXLE COUNTER USING UFSBI
Authors:
Suparno Chatterjee
Designation: Addl. Director
Approved by:
Name: Mr. Sukrit Chatterjee
Designation: Director, Technical
(ISO-MR)
Abstract:
This document described the functionality, installation & maintenance
procedures of the equipment for Block Proving With Axle Counter using UFSBI
manufactured as per IRS:S-105/2012
Deltron Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd. Page No. 1 of 80

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NAME ORGANISATION FUNCTION LEVEL

Deltron Equipment
Suparno Chatterjee & Systems Pvt. Ltd. Member Prepare
Deltron Equipment
Sukrit Chatterjee & Systems Pvt. Ltd. ISO - MR Approve
DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY:
VERSION NO. PUBLISHED BY DATE ALT. NO.

Deltron Equipment
BPAC/UM/DL 0.0 & Systems Pvt. Ltd. 06.03.2006 -----
1. Specification no.
Deltron Equipment changed from
BPAC/UM/DL 1.0 & Systems Pvt. Ltd. 04.08.2014
RDSO/SPN/188/2004
to IRS:S-105:2012

FOREW0RD
As the days are pr ogressi ng the tec hnologi cal ad v ance me nt i s als o
t a ki n g pl a c e . Wi t h t hi s a dv an c eme n t an d f r o m the e x p e ri e nce , t h e
Block I nstrume nt Theory i s also getti ng changed for hi gh-spee d
t r a f fi c cont r o l . A s y s t e m i s r e q ui r e d t o gr an t t h e Li ne C l e a r to a n
approac hi ng t r ai n wi t hi n mi ni m um p o s s i ble la p s e o f t i me. A s s u c h
R e s e a r c h D ev el o p me n t & S t an d ar ds O r g a ni s a t i o n of R ai lw a y s
for med a s pe ci fi c ati on, whi c h gi v es Li ne Clear to t h e appr oac h i ng
t r ai n wi t h a f la w l e s s v eri f i c a ti o n o f t h e B l o c k S e c t i on s t at u s b y t h e
h e lp o f t h e A x l e C oun t e r . T h e s y s t e m a ls o h e lps t h e v eri fi c a ti o n o f
th e par ti ng of t r ai n i nsi d e t h e B lo c k S e c ti on . Th e L .V .V h e lps t he
S t a ti on ma s t e r to gi v e t he Li ne C le a r t o t h e o the r Tr ai n . Wi t h thi s
m e t ho d o f ci r c ui t d e si g ni n g D e l tr o n Equi p me nt & S y s te ms P v t . L t d .
h a s d e v e lop e d t h e P u s h B u t t o n t y p e B loc k I n str umen t t hat c o uld b e
c o m mi s si on e d wi th t h e Di gi t al A x le C o un t e r w or ki n g wi t h O F C . T he
d e t ai l o f t h e s y s t e m i s d es c r i b e d i nsi de t h e m a n u a l .

CONTENTS
I Block Panel Page No
1. Mechanical structure -------------------------------------------- 6
2. Electrical Components ------------------------------------------- 6
3. Block telephone --------------------------------------------- 7
4. Quad Cable or Voice Channel ------------------------------- 7
5. Battery Set ------------------------------------------------------------ 7
6. Charger/Module of IPS-------------------------------------------- 7
7. Relay Rack and Signalling Relays ---------------------------- 7
8. Nomenclature of Relays For Double Line ------------------ 8
9. Wiring of Relay Rack ----------------------------------------------- 10
10. Indications on Block Panel -------------------------------------- 11
11. Brief System Description and Working ----------------------- 13
12. Description of Block Panel for Double Line ---------------- 13
13. Method of Signaling Trains from Block Station to
Block Station ---------------------------------------------------------- 15
14. Sequence of operation of Signalling a train
between 2 station -------------------------------------------------- 15
15. Refusal of Line Clear Enquiry ------------------------------------ 18
16. Closing Of Block after A Push Back Operation ----------- 18
17. Method of Push Back operation ------------------------------- 18
18. Block Back operation ---------------------------------------------- 19
19. Block Forward --------------------------------------------------------- 20
20. Shunting of Train ------------------------------------------------------- 22
21. Block Failures and Action To Be Taken ------------------------ 22
22. Technical Details of Block Equipment working with UFSBI - 26
23. Method of Line Clear Cancellation ----------------------------- 28
II Universal Fail- Safe Block Interface (UFSBI)

1. System Description. ------------------------------------------------- 29
2. UFSBI Hardware Architecture ---------------------------------- 30
2.1 DC-DC Converter --------------------------------------------------- 32
2.2 UFSBI –DS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 33
2.2.i INPUT Card ------------------------------------------------------ 34
2.2.ii CPU Card --------------------------------------------------------- 38
2.2.iii CC Card ---------------------------------------------------------- 38
2.2.iv OUTPUT Card ---------------------------------------------------- 39
2.2.v MODEM ----------------------------------------------------------- 39
2.2.vi Reset Box --------------------------------------------------------- 41
2.2.vii UFSBI Alarm Panel -------------------------------------------- 43
2.2.viii UFSBI Address Configuration Jumpers --------------- 45
3. UFSBI Installation Guide --------------------------------------------- 45
4. Installation Procedures ---------------------------------------------- 46
5. Maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------- 47

6. Do’s and Don’ts ------------------------------------------------------- 48

7. Error Code List and Recommended Action ---------------- 49
III List of Drawings

1. Block Section And Cable Plan ------------------------------------ 50
2. Block Panel (Face Plate) ------------------------------------------- 51
3. Block Panel (Mechanical)------------------------------------------- 52
4. Relay Rack Layout ---------------------------------------------------- 53
5. Contact Analysis Chart ---------------------------------------------- 54
6. Power Supply Arrangements --------------------------------------- 58
7. Line Circuit (Input) ---------------------------------------------------- 59
8. Line Circuit (Output) ------------------------------------------------- 60
9. Lines and Reset Box Circuit ----------------------------------------- 61
10. Push Button And Indication Circuit ------------------------------ 62
11. Relay Logic Circuit ---------------------------------------------------- 63
12. External Circuit ---------------------------------------------------------- 64
13. DAC Proving Relay Circuit Sending End ---------------------- 65
14. DAC Proving Relay Circuit Sending End ---------------------- 66
14. Relay Indication Circuit in the Relay Rack -------------------- 67
IV List of Annexure
A. Address configuration jumpers ------------------------------------ 68

B. Pre commissioning check-list --------------------------------------- 69
C. Error Code List ------------------------------------------------------------ 75
D. Details of quad cable connection ------------------------------- 79

I BLOCK PANEL
1. Mechanical Structure
 The body of the Panel is made up of 18 SWG CRC-MS sheet (IS 513 Grade D)
and is powdered coated with Siemens gray color. The mechanical
dimension conformed to the Specification as laid down in IRS:S-105:2012.
 Proper gasketting is done wherever required to prevent the ingress of water,
dust, insects/pests etc.
 Sealing arrangement with double locking is provided at the back door of
the panel. The faceplate is made of MS 18 SWG (IS 513 Grade D) and is
covered with anodized Aluminium facia with legends painted legibly on the
faceplate as per specified in the drawing.
 Faceplate of the Block Panel is covered with transparent acrylic sheet of
4mm thickness.
2. Electrical Components
 The Panel is wired using 16/ 0.2 wire conforming to the specification IRS: S-76
/ 89.
 Terminals used in the block panel are non-disconnecting type Polymer (6.6
Polyamide/Nylon 6.6/ Melamine) based terminals of make Phoenix / WAGO
with DIN rail mounting arrangements.
 Push Buttons: The push buttons L&T make (ESBEE brand). Details of push
buttons are given below:
Mushroom head push button actuator
I. Red colour: Type- HD 55C 1
II. Black colour: Type- HD 55C 3
III. Yellow colour: Type- HD 55C 4
IV. Green colour: Type- HD 55C 2
Contact Element for Push Button and key actuator
I. Type- HC61A2 (1NO)
II. Type- HC61B2 (1NC)
 Keys & Switches: The LCB key is L&T make (ESBEE brand) with catalog
number HK85C3 for Key Actuator & HC61A2 (1 NO) / HC61B2 (1 NC) for
Elements. The SM’s key is Siemens make with catalog number CES1 & for
actuator.3SB04 00-0B for element.
 LED:
LED’s used are of high intensity super bright water clear type of Agilent
make and have 5 mm diameter with a viewing angle of 15o.
 Electromagnetic Impulse Counter:

Electro magnetic impulse counter is of 6 Digit, 10 impulses per second
minimum, 24V DC non-resetable type, Shinmei make, Type ECT-6A or
Keltron Make, Type EM010 or , Fritz Kubler, Type W16.20

 Buzzers:
Cedicom or Piezo make buzzers (Continuous and Intermittent) working at 24
volts (+20% -10%) DC for audio alarm is provided to register the CALL
ATTENTION BUZZER sent by other end SM & to register the occupation and
clearance of each Block Section. The buzzer for receive line is intermittent
and for dispatch line is continuous type. Provision to mute the audio alarm
by pressing an acknowledgement push button is provided. The Block buzzer
works through block telephone line.
3. Block Telephone
This is provided for speech communication with SM at other end of Block
Section. Separate block telephone is provided for separate block section.
Block Panel has provision for hanging block telephone as shown in Drg. No.
RDSO /S 32017 Sheet no 3.
4. Quad Cable or Voice channel:

Provision for 2 and ½ quad or 4 voice channels (1 no. 4 wire & 3 nos. 2 wire)
in OFC as shown in drg. No. RDSO/S32017 sheet no 1/3 is to be provided by
the Railways. Cables will be as per specification TC 30/97.
5. Battery Set:
The Block Proving with Axle Counter system comprising of Block Panel,
Universal Fail Safe Block Interface and the relays to work on 24 V D.C. with a
maximum current consumption of 5A.
Railways need to provide:
i. Separate power supply for Block Panel, UFSBI & relays
ii. Separate power supply for Digital Axle Counter
iii. Separate power supply for Block Telephone
(The complete power supply arrangement must be done in compliance with RDSO specification)
6. Charger / Module of IPS:

 The charger will be as per IRS S-86 / 2000 to cater 5A/24V DC load.
 The IPS module as per RDSO SPN 165/2004 to cater 5A/24V DC load.
7. Relay Rack & Signaling Relays:

All the relays used as per the circuit diagram are of RDSO approved make.
Relay rack is housed inside the same UFSBI cabinet. The Electronic Fail Safe
Timer (IRS: S 61/2000) is micro controller based. Relays are as per
nomenclature described later in Para 8.

8. Nomenclature of relays for double line with UFSBI as per drawing

number- RDSO/S-32018.
The nomenclature of various relays in the relay rack used at each station is given
below:
TYPE AND
SL. RELAY NORMAL DESCRIPTION
NO. STATUS
TGTR QL1, 11F.4B Train Going To Relay.
DROP Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at
1. train sending station.
Normalizes, when station in advance sets to Line
closed after train arrival or cancellation of LINE
CLEAR.
TCFR QL1, 11F.4B Train Coming From Relay.
DROP Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR
2. enquiry from train sending station.
Normalizes after complete train arrival or
cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
ASCR QN1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Control Relay
DROP Picks up, when LINE CLEAR is available and
necessary controls are reversed by SM.
3. Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
a) Entry of train in Block Section.
b) Withdrawal of any SM control.
TGTXR QN1,8F.8B Train Going To code Relay.
DROP Picks up at train sending station pressing of buttons
4. for LINE CLEAR enquiry. Drops when train sending
station releases buttons for LINE CLEAR enquiry or
picking up of TGTR which ever is earlier.
TGTYR QN1, 8F.8B Train Going To code Receive Relay.
DROP Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train sending
5. station
Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
b) Cancellation of Line Clear.
120 JPR QN1, 8F.8B Timer mature repeater Relay.
6. DROP Picks up on maturity of Timer for cancellation.
Drops when block status set to Line Closed.
BPNR QN1, 8F.8B Bell Push button Relay.
7. DROP Picks up on pressing of BELL push button with SM’s
Key IN, else drops.
TGTNR QN1, 8F.8B Train Going To button Relay.
8. DROP Picks up on pressing of TRAIN GOING TO push
button else drops.
CNR QN1, 8F.8B Cancel button Relay.
9. DROP Picks up on pressing of CANCEL push button else

drops.
FR1 QN1, 8F.8B Flash controller Relay No. 1.
10. DROP Toggles when Cancellation commenced or any
other abnormal condition occur.
FR2 QN1, 8F.8B Flash controller Relay No. 2.
11. DROP Toggles when Cancellation commenced or any
other abnormal condition occur.
TYPE AND
NO. STATUS
TAR1 QNA1, 8F.8B Train Arrival First Relay.
12. DROP Picks up when control on Reception Signal is
Reverse and HS AT occupied by train and HS BT
clear.
Drops when AT clear with a delay.
TAR2 QN1, 8F.8B Train Arrival Second Relay.
13. DROP Picks up when control on Reception Signal is
Reverse and HS AT is clear and HS BT occupied by
train.
Drops when block status set to Line Closed.
CAR QN1, 8F.8B Cancel relay.
14. DROP Picks up at Train receiving station on initiation of
cancellation, provided all controls pertaining to
Advance Starter and Reception Signal/Signals and
signals controlled by them are at Normal at both
the stations.
Drops when cancellation matures and system goes
to Line Closed condition.
BTSR QN1, 8F.8B Block Track Stick Relay.
PICK UP Picks up when Block status is LINE CLOSED and
15. Block track is clear.
Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
b) Cancellation of Line Clear.
[R] QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay of receive line.
16. AZTR PICK UP Drops in the under mentioned cases:
(a) Entry of train in block section, or
(b) Axle Counter failure.
[D] QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay of dispatch line.

AZTR PICK UP Drops in the under mentioned cases:
17. (a) Entry of train in block section, or
(b) Axle Counter failure
TGTZR QN1, 8F.8B Advance starter signal normal checking repeater

18. PICK UP Relay.
Picks up to repeat Line Closed condition at train
receiving station after arrival of train or after a Line
Clear cancellation has been initiated, else drops.

TYPE AND
NO. STATUS
TCFXR QN1, 8F.8B TRAIN COMING FROM code Receive Relay.
DROP Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry from
19. train sending station.
Drops when station in rear releases buttons for LINE
CLEAR enquiry or TGTR pick up which ever is earlier.
120 EJ Electronic Timer unit for cancellation time of 120 seconds.
20. Time delay
unit (Fail Safe)
HS QNA1, 8F.8B First track for direction proving repeater Relay.
21. ATPR PICK UP Picks up when HSAT track circuit is vacant else
drops.
HS QNA1, 8F.8B Second track for direction proving repeater Relay.
22. BTPR PICK UP Picks up when HS BT track circuit is vacant else
drops.
AS QNA1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Normal Checking Relay.
23. GNCR PICK UP Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all its
controls are at Normal, else drops.
HS QNA1, 8F.8B Reception Signal Normal Checking Relay
24. GNCR PICK UP Picks up when Reception signal/signals and all its
controls are at Normal, else drops.
AS QN1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Normal checking (for other
25. GNCPR PICK UP station) Relay
Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all its
controls are Normal at the other station, else drops.
BIPR1 QN1, 8F.8B UFSBI health checks Relay.
26. TOGGLE
BIPR2 QN1, 8F.8B UFSBI health checks Relay.
27. TOGGLE
TCFCR QN1, 8F.8B Train Coming From Cancellation Relay.
28. PICK UP Picks up at receiving station when CANCEL CO OP
button is pressed at sending station else drops.
BLR QN1, 8F.8B Bell Relay
29. DROP Picks Up When Other Station Presses the Bell Button
LFR O/E/N, 4R-3- Link Fail Relay
30. 24 Picks Up When Both side UFSBI’s are healthy and
communication link between them is established
else drop.
Can O/E/N, 4R-3- Cancellation Co-op button relay
31. CO- 24 Picks Up at when Cancel Co-op button is pressed
OPR else drops. Placed in the SM block panel.
9. Wiring of Relay Rack:
I. The relay rack is wired using 16 / 0.2 wire conforming to specification IRS: S- 76
/ 89 (latest).

II. Every wire is terminated properly. Termination of wires is done on non-

disconnecting type terminals of Phoenix / Wago make with DIN rail mounting
arrangements.
III. Individual termination is marked with a unique number for easy identification.
IV. Wiring of relay rack is properly bunched.
10. Indications on Block Panel:
SM’s Block Panel for Double Line is provided with following illuminated indications
LINE CLOSED Circular indications (Two Numbers) in between the
Indication directional arrowhead.
Y E L L O W To indicate Block Section free from vehicles and LINE
CLEAR not granted / received at train receiving /
train sending station respectively.
TRAIN COMING In a directional arrowhead pointing downward for
F R O M I n d i c a t i o n incoming traffic at train receiving station and a
rectangular indication named TCF
a) GREEN To indicate LINE CLEAR granted, when TRAIN GOING
TO Button and BELL button have been pressed at
sending station and the conditions for the granting of
LINE CLEAR at receiving station have been complied
with.
b) FLASHING To indicate:
GREEN a) Block section clear after arrival of train, but
associated Signals and their controls are not
normal at either station or the LCB Key is OUT.
b) Cancellation of LINE CLEAR before entry of
train in Block Section.
TOL indication In a directional arrowhead pointing downward and a
rectangular indication for incoming train at receiving
station.
RED To indicate TRAIN ON LINE on entry of incoming train

on LINE CLEAR.

TRAIN GOING TO In a directional arrowhead pointing upward for

Indication outgoing traffic at train sending station and a
rectangular indication named TGT
a) GREEN To indicate LINE CLEAR granted, when TRAIN GOING
TO Button and BELL button have been pressed at
sending station and the conditions for taking the LINE
CLEAR have been complied with at both stations.
b) FLASHING
To indicate:
GREEN a) Block section clear after arrival of train, but
associated Signals and their controls are not
normal at either station or the LCB Key is OUT at
receiving station.
b) Cancellation of LINE CLEAR before entry of
train in Block Section.
TOL indication In a directional arrowhead pointing upward and
rectangular indication for outgoing traffic at the train
sending station.
RED
To indicate TRAIN ON LINE on entry of outgoing train
on LINE CLEAR.
Cancel CO-OP Indication to indicate co-operation extended by
indication station at other end for cancellation of line clear by
YELLOW
pressing Cancel Cooperation button.
CANCEL Circular LED.
indication
FLASHING To indicate progress of LINE CLEAR cancellation timer
YELLOW of 120 seconds. The indication lights up on pressing of
CANCEL Button along with BELL button when, TRAIN
COMING FROM displays with FLASHING GREEN
indication.
STEADY To indicate Cancellation timer matures but due to

YE L L O W some reason the system does not go to Line Close.
SNK Indications Two such indications are provided.
i) SNK (D): Yellow indication provided near TRAIN
YELLOW
GOING TO directional arrowhead to indicate LAST
STOP SIGNAL and its controls at ON / Normal.
ii) SNK (R): Yellow indication provided near TRAIN
COMING FROM directional arrowhead to Indicate
reception signal (s) & its controls at ON / Normal
SNOEK i) Provided near TRAIN COMING FROM directional
(SNK other end) arrowhead to Indicate LAST STOP SIGNAL and its
YELLOW
controls at the station in rear are at ON / Normal.
Last Stop Signal Circular in monogram of signal.
(LSS)
RED To indicate Last Stop Signal is at ‘ON’
GREEN To indicate Last Stop Signal is at ‘OFF’

LINE FREE An indication is provided near the arrowhead

indication indication to show Block Section is clear of vehicles.
GREEN
LINE OCCUPIED An indication is provided near the arrowhead

indication indication to show Block Section is occupied.
RED
ACKN indication An Indication near ACKN button.
YELLOW To indicate SECTION buzzer ON status
SM KEY ÌN' Indication near SM KEY.
indication
GREEN To indicate SM key “IN’.
UFSBI/MUX GREEN when MUX is OK otherwise extinguished.
OK indication
UFSBI/MUX FAIL RED when MUX goes into a failure mode otherwise
indication extinguished.
Communication Steady YELLOW when LINK FAILS else flickering.
LINK FAIL
indication
11. Brief System Description & Working:

The Block Panel work in Absolute Block system incorporating Block Proving by
Axle Counter to control the movement of trains on double line block section
from one block station to another in a fixed direction. These working
instructions are in conjunction with General Rules (GR) of 1976 and its
amendment in 2002. These working instructions do not supersede any rule laid
down in GR.
Principle of working
 The trains are worked on Absolute Block system
 Each block section is provided with an Axle Counter to verify the occupation
or clearance of block section and indicated on Block Panel
 It is not possible to obtain Last Stop Signal to ‘OFF’ unless LINE CLEAR has
been obtained from the station in advance
 It is not possible to take LINE CLEAR unless block section and an adequate
distance beyond first stop signal of station in advance is clear of trains
 The Last Stop Signal assumes ‘ON’ aspect automatically on entry of train into
block section and when so replaced, is maintained in its ‘ON’ position, till a
fresh LINE CLEAR is obtained on block panel
 Block section show automatically Train on Line on panel when train enters
into the block section on line clear.
 Train entry/exit buzzer, to/ from block section are provided and to be
acknowledged
 Block section automatically closes on complete arrival of train at the
receiving station
 A control to prevent the station in rear to take LINE CLEAR on its Block Panel
without taking consent of receiving station.

 A control to cancel the LINE CLEAR, already taken by station in rear.

 It is possible to close the block section only, if no trains have entered the
Block Section for at least 120 seconds after application of cancellation with
co-operation from station in rear
12. Description of Block Panel for Double line

SM’s Block Panel is provided with following KEYS for various functions.
SM key SM/ASM/Switchman’s control key.

The key when out prevents the following operations:
a) Transmission of Call attention buzzer
b) Transmission of IS LINE CLEAR enquiry request
c) Cancellation of LINE CLEAR
LCB key LINE CLEAR BLOCKING key.
It serves the following, when out,
To prevent station in rear to take LINE CLEAR.
To prevent closing of Block
SM’s Back To open or lock the back cover by SM/ASM/Switchman,
Cover lock when required by signal staff for maintenance or repairs.
Key
Maintainer To open or lock the back cover by authorized signal staff,

Back cover for maintenance or repairs, provided SM’s back cover lock
lock key
key.
SM’s Block Panel is provided with following PUSH BUTTONS (non-locking type) &
COUNTERS
BELL b utt on  To transmit Call attention buzzer to station at other end of

( B la c k i n Block section.
co l ou r)  To take LINE CLEAR, when pressed along with TRAIN GOING
TO button.
To cancel LINE CLEAR, when pressed along with
CANCEL button.
T R A I N G O I N G To transmit IS LINE CLEAR enquiry to station in advance for taking
T O B ut t o n LINE CLEAR. It is used in conjunction with BELL button at train
(Red in sending station to light up TRAIN COMING FROM (GREEN)
co l ou r) indication on Block Panel of receiving station, which in turn
automatically grants LINE CLEAR to light up and TRAIN GOING
TO (GREEN) indication on Block Panel of sending station.
A CK N Two such buttons are provided, one each for despatch line and
b ut t o n(s ) receive line.
( B la c k i n  To mute the SECTION buzzer on occupation or clearance of
C ol o ur ) block section.
C a n ce l C o- To give co-operation from sending station to cancel the line
op Button clear at receiving station.
(Green in
co l ou r)

C A NC EL It is used in conjunction with BELL button at train receiving.

B ut t o n Station under following conditions:
(Y el l ow i n a) There is no Train in the block section and Line clear
co l ou r) cancellation needs to be done.
b) Complete train has been pushed back at train sending
station.
C a n ce lla tio n To register cancellation of line clear.
C o unt e r
13. Method of Signalling Trains from Block Station to Block Station

a) SM of the station intending to send a train from his station obtains verbal consent over
block telephone from station in advance before taking LINE CLEAR on its Block Panel.
b) Before a request for IS LINE CLEAR is sent to station in advance, SM of sending station
ensures the following near TRAIN GOING TO arrowhead on its Block Panel;
i) LINE CLOSED indication YELLOW,
ii) LINE FREE indication GREEN &
iii) SNK indication YELLOW.
iv) UFSBI / Mux OK indication GREEN
v) Communication Link fail Extinguished
c) The station in advance while granting his verbal consent ensures the following near
TRAIN COMING FROM arrowhead on its Block Panel;
i) LINE CLOSED indication YELLOW,
ii) LINE FREE indication GREEN,
iii) SNK indication YELLOW,
iv) SNOEK indication YELLOW &
v) UFSBI / Mux OK indication GREEN
vi) Communication Link fail Extinguished
The SM then inserts and turns LCB key.
d) Thereafter SM of sending station presses BELL & TRAIN GOING TO buttons.
e) The arrowhead, TRAIN GOING TO/ TRAIN COMING FROM is lit up to green at
sending/receiving station respectively.
f) SM of sending station releases BELL & TRAIN GOING TO buttons on getting TRAIN GOING
TO green indication.
g) The sending station SM after obtaining LINE CLEAR on its Block Panel sends the train into
Block Section by taking the LSS to ÒFF'. On entry of train into section, TRAIN ON LINE
lights up RED at both the stations in arrowhead indication. SECTION buzzer sounds at
both the stations along with ACKN indication near respective ACKN button. Pressing of
ACKN button of corresponding line (Despatch/Receive) will turn off the buzzer and the
ACKN indication.
h) After receipt of train at receiving station proper reception signals and complete arrival
of train, TRAIN GOING TO /TRAIN COMING FROM arrowhead indication turns to
FLASHING GREEN & LINE FREE indication turns to GREEN at both the stations. TRAIN
GOING TO /TRAIN COMING FROM indication continues FLASHING GREEN at sending /

receiving station respectively until reception & departure signals and their controls are
not normal or LCB Key is not ÌN'. If reception & departure signals and their controls are
at normal & LCB key is IN, TRAIN GOING TO /TRAIN COMING FROM arrowhead
indications turns off and yellow LINE CLOSED indication lights up yellow.
14. Sequence of operations of signalling a train between two stations
If the block section is clear and the ‘LINE CLOSED’ indication is displayed on
Block Panel at both the stations, the action is taken by the sending station SM as
under:
SENDING STATION RECEIVING STATION

1. SM ensures 2.
LINE CLOSED indication YELLOW,
SNK indication YELLOW,
SNOEK indication YELLOW,
LINE FREE indication GREEN
UFSBI / Mux OK indication GREEN
Communication Link fail
Extinguished
SM inserts SM key & turns to IN. SM inserts SM key & turns to IN
a) SM sends ‘Call Attention’ signal (a) SM acknowledges the ‘Call
to receiving station by pressing Attention’ signal by pressing BELL
BELL button. button.
3. SM sends ‘Attend Telephone’ 4. SM acknowledges by pressing BELL

signal by pressing BELL button. button and attends telephone.
5. SM attends telephone and advises 6. d) Exchanges information regarding

station in advance about the train movement and ensures
intended movement of the train on LINE CLOSED indication YELLOW,
telephone & asks for LINE CLEAR SNK indication YELLOW,
SNOEK indication YELLOW,
LINE FREE indication GREEN
UFSBI / Mux OK indication GREEN
Communication Link fail
Extinguished & Turn LCB Key IN
e) Grants verbal LINE CLEAR.
7. SM presses BELL & TRAIN GOING TO 8. ‘LINE CLOSED’ indicator turns off and
buttons until ‘TRAIN GOING TO’ ‘TRAIN COMING FROM’ arrowhead
arrowhead indication lights up indication lights up GREEN.
GREEN.
(If aforesaid indicator does not
appear after 3 seconds (approx.)
of pressing the buttons, SM releases
the buttons and rechecks
conditions at his station and asks
station at other end to recheck the
conditions for granting of LINE
CLEAR.)


9. ‘LINE CLOSED’ indicator turns off.
‘TRAIN GOING TO’ arrowhead

indication lights up GREEN.
Releases BELL & TRAIN GOING TO
buttons.
10 Takes LSS to ÒFF'. 11
Train enters the Block Section.
LSS replaces to ‘ON’.
LINE OCCUPIED indicator turns to LINE OCCUPIED indicator turns to RED .

RED.
SECTION buzzer sounds & ‘TRAIN SECTION buzzer sounds & ‘TRAIN
GOING TO’ arrowhead indication COMING FROM’ arrowhead indication
turns RED. ACKN indication lights turns RED. ACKN indication lights up.
up.
Acknowledges the buzzer by Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing

pressing ACKN button. ACKN ACKN button. ACKN indication turns
indication turns off. off.
Puts back the LSS controls to
Normal.
Ensures SNK lights up YELLOW. SNOEK lights up YELLOW

Takes reception signal ÒFF' to receive
the train.
Train passes Home Signal.
Home Signal replaces to ÒN'.
Train clears the Block Section including
Block overlap
13 SECTION buzzer sounds. ACKN 12 SECTION buzzer sounds.
indication lights up YELLOW. ACKN indication lights up YELLOW &
LINE FREE indicator turns to GREEN. LINE FREE indicator turns to GREEN.
`TRAIN GOING TO' arrowhead ‘TRAIN COMING FROM’ arrowhead
indication turns to FLASHING indication turns to FLASHING GREEN.
GREEN.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing
Acknowledges the buzzer by ACKN button. ACKN indication turns
pressing ACKN button. ACKN off.
indication turns off.
15 14 Replaces all controls pertaining to
reception of train to Normal.
SNOEK indication lights up YELLOW. SNK indication lights up YELLOW.

`TRAIN GOING TO' arrowhead `TRAIN COMING FROM’ arrowhead
indication turns off. indication turns off.
‘LINE CLOSED’ Indication light up.
`LINE CLOSED' indication lights up.

15. Refusal to ‘Line Clear Enquiry’
When the line is being blocked by the presence of a train in the section or train
parting, or shunting or opening of level crossing in mid section or for any other
reason, the LCB key is taken out and kept in safe custody.
On removal of obstruction, SM immediately informs SM in rear about the fact.
Puts LCB Key IN so as to enable him to send a fresh IS LINE CLEAR enquiry.
16. Closing of Block after a “Push Back” operation

After a train has been pushed back at the sending station, the sending station
advises the receiving station. The receiving station closes the section by pressing
BELL and CANCEL button after getting cooperation from the sending station.
17. Method of “Push back” operation

1. Train clears the Block Section. LINE 2. Train clears the Block Section. LINE FREE
FREE indicator turns GREEN. indicator turns GREEN. SECTION buzzer
SECTION buzzer sounds. ACKN sounds. ACKN indication lights up.
indication lights up.
‘TRAIN GOING TO’ arrowhead ‘TRAIN COMING FROM’ arrowhead

indication turns to FLASHING indication turns to FLASHING GREEN.
GREEN.
Ensures that the SNK indication is
YELLOW
3. Advises other end station SM to 4. On request from sending station SM
close the Block, on telephone about closing of the Block, on
after Call attention buzzer sounds. telephone, after Call attention buzzer
sounds.
Ensure SNK indicator YELLOW,
SNOEK indicator YELLOW,
5. After verbal consent from other 6. CO-OP indication turns YELLOW.
end SM Presses BELL & CANCEL button with SM
Ensure SNK indication YELLOW, key IN.
SNOEK indication YELLOW, CANCEL COUNTER increments.
Presses CANCEL CO-OP button CANCEL indication turns FLASHING
and releases on receipt of Call YELLOW & continues flashing for 120
attention buzzer. seconds.
8. TRAIN GOING TO arrowhead 7. On expiry of 120 seconds,
indication turns off. TRAIN COMING FROM arrowhead
indication and CANCEL indication
LINE CLOSED indication glows. turns off.
‘LINE CLOSED’ indication glows.

18. Block Back Operation
The SM, who intends to Block Back the line, informs the SM of station in rear on
telephone for permission to Block Back, who acknowledges the message and
grants permission supported by a private number. SM takes LCB key OUT and
keeps in safe custody. The SM will then issue necessary authority to driver of train
to perform shunting in Block Section.
On completion of shunting, section clear message will be sent to SM of station in
rear on telephone about obstruction removed supported by a private number,
who in turn will acknowledge the same supported by a private number.
Thereafter SM will insert LCB key and turn to ÌN' position.
All the entries in Train Signal Register (TSR) for this operation is made in RED ink. The
reasons for Block Back shall be recorded in remarks column against each entry.
Station in REAR Station intending BLOCK BACK

2. Block Panel displays; 1. Block Panel displays;
LINE CLOSED - YELLOW LINE CLOSED - YELLOW
LINE FREE - GREEN LINE FREE - GREEN
SNK - YELLOW SNOEK - YELLOW
4. Acknowledges call attention / 3. Inserts SM key & turns ‘ON’ Gives call
attend telephone signal. attention / attend telephone signal.
6. Attends telephone. 5 Attends telephone.
8. Acknowledges & gives consent by 7 Inform intention to perform shunting in
private number. Block Section.
9 Takes LCB Key 'OUT' and keeps in safe
custody. Issue necessary authority to
driver of train to perform shunting in
Block Section.
11. On entry of train in Block Section, 10. On entry of train in Block Section,
SECTION buzzer sounds & ACKN SECTION buzzer sounds & ACKN
indication glows. indication glows.
LINE OCCUPIED indication turns to LINE OCCUPIED indication turns to
RED. RED.
LINE CLOSED indication turns off LINE CLOSED indication turns off.
13. On clearing of Block Section. 12. On clearing of Block Section.
SECTION buzzer sounds & LINE SECTION buzzer sounds & LINE
CLOSED indication lights up. ACKN CLOSED indication glows. ACKN
indication lights up. indication lights up.
LINE FREE indication turns to GREEN. LINE FREE indicator turns to GREEN.
LINE CLOSED indication turns LINE CLOSED indication turns YELLOW.
YELLOW.

Station in REAR Station intending BLOCK BACK

15. Acknowledges call attention 14. On completion of shunting, SM

/attend telephone signal. verifies the line between opposite
STARTER (if any)/ Shunt signal or Block
Section Limit Board, Stop Board/
Fouling mark and First Stop Signal free
from any vehicle.
Gives call attention / attend

telephone signal.
17. Attends telephone. 16. Attends telephone.
19. Acknowledges supported by the 18. Inform shunting is completed

private number. supported by a private number.
20. Inserts LCB KEY & turns to ÌN'.
19. Block Forward
The SM, who intends to Block forward the line, shall inform the SM of station in
advance on Telephone for permission to Block forward, who will acknowledge
the message and grant permission supported by a private number. The SM of
advance station takes LCB key OUT and keeps in safe custody. The SM of this
station will then issue necessary authority to driver of train to perform shunting in
Block Section.
On completion of shunting, message will be sent to SM of station in advance on

telephone about obstruction removed supported by a private number, who in
turn will acknowledge the same supported by a private number. Thereafter SM
of advance station will insert LCB key and turn to IN position.
All the entries in Train Signal Register for this operation should be made in RED ink.
The reasons for Block forward shall be recorded in remarks column against each
entry.

Station intending BLOCK FORWARD Station in advance

1. Block Panel displays; 2. Block Panel displays;
LINE CLOSED – YELLOW LINE CLOSED – YELLOW
LINE FREE – GREEN LINE FREE – GREEN
3. Inserts SM key and turns, Gives call 4. Acknowledges call attention / attend
attention /attend telephone signal. telephone signal.
7. Inform intention to perform shunting 8. Acknowledges and gives consent by
in Block Section. private number.
10. Issue necessary authority to driver of 9. The LCB Key is taken out and kept in
train to perform shunting in Block safe custody.
Section.
11. On entry of train in Block section, 12. On entry of train in Block section,
SECTION buzzer starts ringing and LINE SECTION buzzer starts ringing and LINE
CLOSED indication turns off. ACKN CLOSED indication turns off. ACKN
indication lights up. indication lights up Yellow.
LINE FREE indication turns to RED. LINE FREE indication turns to RED.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing
ACKN button. ACKN indication turns ACKN button. ACKN indication turns
off. off.
13. On clearing of Block Section. 14 On clearing of Block Section
SECTION buzzer starts ringing and LINE SECTION buzzer starts ringing and LINE
CLOSED indication lights up yellow. CLOSED indication lights up. ACKN
ACKN indication lights up Yellow. indication lights up yellow.
LINE FREE indication turns to GREEN. LINE FREE indication turns to GREEN.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing
ACKN button. ACKN indication turns ACKN button. ACKN indication turns
off. off.
15. On completion of shunting, SM 16. Acknowledges call attention to
verifies the line between STARTER attend telephone.
/Shunt signal/Stop Board/fouling
mark and LAST STOP SIGNAL, free
from any vehicle.
Inserts SM key and turn. Gives call
attention to attend telephone.
20. Inform shunting is completed 19. Acknowledges supported by a
supported private number.
by a private number.
21. Inserts LCB and turn in.

20. Shunting of train
Where shunt signals are not provided for shunting on line leading towards Block
section, the driver of shunting train shall be given shunting order at the foot of
STARTER SIGNAL /STOP BOARD/FOULING MARK before allowing any shunting.
 Shunting of Train up to Last Stop Signal
While shunting, on dispatch line the LAST STOP SIGNAL is to be kept at ‘ON’.
SM KEY is taken OUT. The driver of shunting train is given shunting order to
shunt up to LSS. On completion of shunting, the line between STARTER/ Shunt
Signal/ Stop Board/ Fouling mark and LSS are checked free from any
vehicle. SM KEY is inserted and turned to IN position.
 Shunting behind a train

Shunting behind a train is performed with a message to a station in
advance. The station in advance takes LCB Key out and kept in safe
custody.
Shunting is performed as per previous para. On completion of shunting, SM
of sending station verifies the line between STARTER/Shunt Signal/Stop Board
/fouling mark and LAST STOP SIGNAL free from any vehicle. The message
regarding completion of shunting is sent to station in advance.
SM of station in advance inserts LCB Key and turns to IN position.
 Shunting Of Train Beyond Last Stop Signal

The shunting is done under protection of Block Forward only.
 Shunting Of Train Towards First Stop Signal

The shunting is done under protection of Block Back only.
 Shunting Of Train in face of an approaching Train

No shunting in face of approaching train, towards receive line is permitted,
until the approaching train has been brought to a stop at first stop signal of
the station. Whenever such shunting is performed, LCB Key is taken OUT and
kept in safe custody. The driver of shunting train is given shunting order to
FIRST STOP SIGNAL. On completion of shunting, the line between
STARTER/SHUNT SIGNAL/STOP BOARD /FOULING MARK AND FIRST STOP
SIGNAL are checked free from any vehicle and only then LCB key is inserted
and turned to IN position.
21. Block failures and action to be taken:

The block failures can be categorized into the following:
 Failure of BLOCK PANEL

Block panel is considered to be defective for UP and DOWN trains , as the
case may be and can not be restored for normal working until tested by

competent signal staff & certified fit by them for use after the under-
mentioned cases except for the case of Communication Link Failure (steady
yellow indication). After the Communication Link Failure indication becomes
flickering again block panel operation can be restored.
SL. CAUSE OF FAILURE ACTION TO BE TAKEN

NO.
1. When no indication of any sort, at all Block Panel should be treated as
appears on the block panel defective block working suspended
or; & trains are to be dealt with by
taking LINE CLEAR on the electrical
communication equipment
provided and by provisions of GR
14.13 & SR there under, if any.
2. When the Call attention buzzer signals are
received indistinctly -do-
or;
3. Any damage is seen or reported to block
panel -do-
or;
4. When none of the indications viz. ‘TRAIN
COMING FROM and TRAIN GOING TO’
appears on the block panel except ‘LINE
FREE’
or;
5. When no train has entered into the block
section but the ‘LINE OCCUPIED’
indication lights on RED on both lines and -do-
these indication persists even after
resetting of the Axle Counters have been
tried.
or:
6. When a train has arrived at the receiving
station but the Block Panel still shows
‘TRAIN ON LINE’ RED indication and persist
on both lines -do-
or;
7. When BI Fail indication comes. -do-
or;
8. When Link Fail indication becomes steady
yellow. -do-
or;
9. When ‘TRAIN GOING TO’ or ‘TRAIN -do-
COMING FROM’ Arrow Head Indications
do not appear by appropriate action
though condition for asking ‘LINE CLEAR’
and granting permission to approach are
available.
or;

10. TRAIN GOING TO or TRAIN COMING FROM -do-

Arrow Head Indications does not turn to
RED to give TRAIN ON LINE on the entry of
train into Block Section at either of the
stations
or;
11. When a train has arrived at the receiving
In addition to action taken for case
station but the Block Panel shows
1-10, all efforts should be made to
FLASHING GREEN/GREEN indication even
keep the LAST STOP SIGNAL at ON
after ensuring SNK indication and LCB key
position. If it is not possible, then a
IN
competent railway servant should
or;
be deputed with RED hand signal at
12. When, after a cancellation, CANCEL the foot of the LAST STOP SIGNAL to
indication does not light up FLASHING warn the drivers of the approaching
YELLOW or STEADY YELLOW after trains. In addition all trains in the
appropriate actions relevant direction should be
stopped at Home signal and after
13. When Last Stop Signal cannot be kept at ensuring that they have come to a
‘ON’ during its suspension /disconnection. stop, the Home signal should be
14. When Last Stop Signal of the station does cleared to caution aspect only.
not go back to ‘ON’ position on the entry
of a train into the Block Section The STARTER signal should not be
taken OFF until the issue of relevant
authority to pass the STARTER and
LAST STOP SIGNAL to the driver.
Caution order should also be issued
to the driver about the defect of
LAST STOP SIGNAL.
15. Total failure of communication during In addition to action taken for case
which train shall be worked as per extent 1-14, the trains should be dealt with
rules in force on the Railway under the extent rules as outlined in
GR 14.13 and SR there under
 Failure Of Last Stop Signal & Action To Be Taken
Sl. Cause of failure of the LSS Action to be taken

No.
1. When it cannot be taken OFF even The LAST STOP SIGNAL should be
though LINE CLEAR has been considered to have failed and
obtained; or; failure shall be informed to Signal
staff immediately. The LINE
CLEAR shall be obtained on the
BLOCK PANEL and Line Clear
ticket/Paper line clear as
prevalent on railway shall be
issued to driver of train

Sl. Cause of failure of the LSS Action to be taken

No.
2. When it can be cleared without The LAST STOP SIGNAL should be
obtaining LINE CLEAR; or; considered to have failed and
failure shall be informed to Signal
staff immediately and follow
failure of Block Panel Para 13 &
14
3. It do not restore to ON position on The LAST STOP SIGNAL should be
entry of train into Block Section. considered to have failed and
failure shall be informed to Signal
staff immediately and follow
failure of Block Panel Para 13 &
14
 Suspension Of Block Working & Action To Be Taken
Cause of Suspension Action to be taken
1. When material lorries, or Motor trolley, or BLOCK PANEL shall be suspended for
Tie-tamping machines, or Rail Motor/Bus or respective line and these vehicles
rail cum road vehicles or Tower wagon (4 shall be worked on PAPER LINE
wheeler) has to run in the section. CLEAR.
2. An accident takes place in the mid BLOCK PANEL shall be suspended,

section. for both lines if line adjacent to
affected line is reported to be
infringed, till the infringement exists
for dispatch line
or;
LSS shall be treated as INOPERATIVE
& FAILED.
3. When any part of Block Panel is opened or BLOCK PANEL shall be suspended.
removed for repairs under duly accepted
disconnection notice. LSS shall be treated as INOPERATIVE
& FAILED.
4. When Last Stop Signal of the station has LSS shall be treated as INOPERATIVE
been disconnected by Signal staff for & FAILED.
repair.
5. During Block FORWARD. LSS shall be treated as INOPERATIVE

& FAILED.
When the cause of suspension of BLOCK PANEL and/or LSS is removed, the normal working
of BLOCK PANEL / LSS, as the case may be shall be restored by SM.

22. Technical details of Block equipment working with UFSBI:

TO DISPATCH A TRAIN
AT SENDING STATION AT RECEIVING STATION

The following relays are normally The following relays are normally
energized in LINE CLOSED energized in LINE CLOSED
ASGNCR, [D] AZTR BTSR, HSATPR, HSBTPR,
The following indications appear HSGNCR, [R]AZTR, ASGNCPR,
in the block panel The following indications appear in
LINE CLOSED – Yellow, SNK-Yellow, the block panel
SNOEK-Yellow, LINE FREE – green, , LINE CLOSED –Yellow, SNK-Yellow,
Last Stop Signal – Red SNOEK-Yellow, LINE FREE-Green, ,
Last Stop Signal – Red
1 a) The SM at sending station 2 a) TCFXR picks up.
inserts its SM key and turns to IN
position. SM Key - Green. b) TCFR operates and latches,
b) Presses BELL button. BPNR provided the conditions for granting
and TRAIN GOING TO LINE CLEAR exist.
button. TGTNR.
c) TGTXR relay picks up,
provided the conditions for c) ‘LINE CLOSED’ turns ‘OFF’.
receiving LINE CLEAR exist d) TCFK (G) “TRAIN COMING FROM”
and transmits LINE CLEAR indication GREEN turns ‘ON’.
enquiry. d) Sends LINE CLEAR granted code.
Waits for ‘TRAIN GOING TO”
Indication to light up
GREEN.
3 a) TGTYR picks up. 4 TCFXR.
b) TGTZR. ASGNCPR, SNOKE extinguished.
c) TGTR picks up and latches
and TGTXR.
d) “LINE CLOSED” indication
turns ‘OFF’.
e) TGTK (G) “TRAIN GOING TO”
indication lights up GREEN.
f) Releases BELL and TRAIN
GOING TO buttons. BPNR
TGTNR.
g) Advance Starter signal can
be taken ‘OFF’ by SM
control. ASGNCR ASCR,
SNK OFF, LSS - Green.
5 a) Train enters Block Section 6 a) Train enters Block Section.
ASCR, AZTR, BTSR.
b) LINE OCCUPIED indication b) AZTR, BTSR.
turns RED.

c) TGTK (G) indication changes c) LINE OCCUPIED indication turns

to TGTK(R). LSS – Red. RED.
d) SECTION Buzzer sounds with d) TCFK (G) indication changes to
indication near ACKN TCFK(R).
button.
e) SM presses ACKN to silence e) SECTION Buzzer sounds with
the SECTION buzzer and turn indication near ACKN button.
‘OFF’ aforesaid indication. f) SM presses ACKN to silence the
f) TGTYR. SECTION buzzer and turn ‘OFF’
g) Restores all Signal controls to aforesaid indication.
Normal. g) ASGNCPR,
ASGNCR, SNK-Yellow SNOKE- YELLOW.
h) Train in section. h) Train in section.
7 a) Train is received by reversing the
Home Signal Lever,
HSGNCR, SNK- ‘OFF’.
b) Train occupies HSAT,
HSATPR, TAR1 and sticks.
c) Train occupies HSBT, HSBTPR and
clears HSAT, HSATPR TAR2 and
sticks.
d) TAR1.
e) AZTR, Line Free Green.
f) SECTION Buzzer sounds with
indication near ACKN button.
g) SM presses ACKN to silence the
SECTION buzzer and turn ‘OFF’
aforesaid indication.
h) FR1 and FR2 operate to give
flashing indications.
i) TCFK(R) changes to TCFK (flashing
green).
8. a) AZTR. 9. a) Normalizes all controls to pick up
b) LINE FREE indication turns HSGNCR.
GREEN. b) Waits for TGTZR to pick up and
c) FR1 and FR2 operate to on its pick up, de-latches TCFR.
give flashing indications. c) BTSR.
d) TGTK(R) changes to TGTK d) LINE CLOSED indication turns ON.
(flashing green). e) TCFK (flashing green) turns OFF.
10 a) TGTR, TGTZR.
b) LINE CLOSED indication
turns ON.
c) TRAIN GOING TO (Flashing
Green) indication turns OFF.

23. Method Of Line Clear Cancellation
After a train sending station has taken line clear, the receiving station can carry
out line clear cancellation with the consent of other end station. Sending station
puts back LSS to “ON”, if already taken “OFF” and its control to normal ensures SNK
at “YELLOW”. Sending station extends co-operation by pressing CANCEL CO-
OPERATION button.
On receipt of co-operation indication, receiving station presses bell and cancel

button with SM KEY “IN”. Receiving station observes cancel indication to light up
flashing yellow and releases the buttons. TRAIN GOING TO/ TRAIN COMING FROM
Arrow Head Indication turns to flashing green at sending/ receiving station
respectively. After 120 seconds LINE CLOSED indication lights up “YELLOW”. TRAIN
GOING TO/ TRAIN COMING FROM Arrow Head Indication and cancel indication
extinguishes.
Method of Cancellation

1. PUTS back LSS to ÒN’, if already 2. Agrees to request, ensures SNK
taken ÒFF, ensures SNK at YELLOW, at YELLOW and SNOEK at
Advises receiving end station SM YELLOW and gives consent on
about cancellation on telephone telephone after Call attention
after Call attention buzzer sounds. buzzer sounds
3 After verbal consent from other end 4. Waits for co-operation light up
SM, presses cancel co-operation yellow and presses, bell &
button and releases on receipt of cancel button with SM key IN.
Call attention buzzer. Cancel counter increments.
TRAIN COMING FROM indication
turns to flashing green. Cancel
indication lights up flashing
yellow & continues flashing for
120 seconds.
5. ‘TRAIN GOING TO’ indication turns
flashing green.
7. ‘TRAIN GOING TO’ Indication turns 6. On expiry of 120 seconds, TRAIN
off COMING FROM Indication &
LINE CLOSED indication lights up. cancel indication turns off.
LINE CLOSED indication lights up.

II) UNIVERSAL FAIL-SAFE BLOCK INTERFACE (UFSBI)
1. System Description
The system requirement specification of the “Universal Fail-safe Block Interface
(UFSBI)” equipment has been described in RDSO specification SPN/147/97
(Annexure A). The functionalities are elaboration of the general requirements
contained RDSO specification SPN/147/97.
The environment conditions under which the system will operate are described in
SPN/147/97.
 General:
The UFSBI system acting as multiplexer for communicating the commands to one
block panel to other in a fail safe manner to transfer block instrument signals (DC
and analog FM signals converted to status) to the other end. The communication
is full duplex. The medium of communication is digital channels of Optical fiber,
copper cable or microwave radio (Through RS232 Serial Port).
The mux with its accessories, Interlocking relays and power supply are housed in a
cubicle, called UFSBI-Cubicle.
 Technical:
a) The equipment is capable of driving safety-signaling relays conforming to
specification BRS: 930 (Q – Series relays).
b) The equipment is capable of working on Quad Cable as per TC 30/97 as well as
Voice/Data Channel provided over Optical Fibre.
c) The coding of signal transmission takes care of types of noise generally
encountered in the transmission system and ensures safety of operation against
these noises.
d) Each equipment in the section has a unique address, which is settable through
back-panel jumpers. Please refer “UFSBI Address Configuration Jumpers” given
later in this manual.
e) The information exchanged between the pair of the interface equipment
contains the source & destination address.
f) Wrongly addressed information packets are promptly rejected by the system
and frequent receipt of such packets is detected as link failure by the system.
g) The telephone will work on a separate voice channel.
h) The system works on 24V DC + 20% - 10%.
i) A push button is provided for resetting UFSBI inside the cubicle on a reset box.
The resetting system is provided with a veeder counter to count the number of
reset action.
2. UFSBI Hardware Architecture:

1. DC-DC Converter
2. UFSBI-DS
3. Relay Rack

DC – DC CONVERTER
UFSBI - DS
A H
S S T F
B T T T C R
I I G G G G
N N F 1
P M T T R
R E X R C C
1 R R R R
A
S
B L T T T T B F
I F C C G G G L R RELAY
N
P R F F T
C
T R 2 RACK
R X C Y Z
P
2 R R R R
R
H H
C B T T S S [D]
A T A A B A A
R S R R T T Z
R 2 1 P P T
R R R
C T A 1 B
2 [R]
N G S P
0 A
R T C N
J Z
N R R
P T
R
R R
UFSBI FRONT VIEW

DC – DC CONVERTER
WAGO BOARD
MOTHER
BOARD
VERSION DISPLAY
RESET
BOX FUSE
TERMINAL (F1,
F2, F3, N)
MODEM
SPD
PMSS
EXTERNAL
TERMINAL
(E1- E150) PANEL
TERMINAL
MODEM LINE (P1 - P45)
TERMINAL
MCB
BLOCK TELE
POWER
TERMINAL
BLOCK TELE
LINE SPIKE BUSTER
TERMINAL
B24V
BUS BAR
N24V
BUS BAR
UFSBI BACK VIEW

The functionalities of each part is Described Below
II.2.1. DC-DC Converter :-

24V INPUT
5V OUTPUT
5V -12V OUTPUT
+12V -12V 24V +12V OUTPUT 24V OUTPUT
PSMON
PSMON
DC – DC Converter Front View DC – DC Converter back View

DC-DC Converter is provided to derive the necessary voltages to operate the
UFSBI from the external 24V source provided. These internal power supplies are in
hot standby mode.
The system operates with nominal 24V DC input supply. DC-DC Converter derives
different supplies from the input. The specifications for the power supply are shown
in the table below:
Input 4 24V DC +20% - 10%, 10 Amps
Output 1. 24V DC 4 Amps

2. 5V DC 4 Amps
3. +12V DC 1.5 Amps
4. –12V DC 1.5 Amps
The features of the power supply are:

 Input-output isolation.
 Input over voltage and under voltage protection.
 Output short circuit and over load protection.
 24V DC output is isolated from other outputs.
 Ripple is less than 50mv at rated value.
 Efficiency is more than 70%.
 Works on “HOT STAND-BY” mode.
 PSMON(Power Supply Monitoring Unit) is provided to initiate audio visual
alarm in SM’s room on UFSBI ALARM PANEL discussed in a later chapter.
Indication & Switches: The following Indication and switches are provided on DC-
DC Converter
Input 24V DC ON : The input 24V from Battery charger or UPS is coming to the I/P
of DC-DC converter through LPF and MCB
Input 24V DC Reverse: The 24V input connection from Battery charger or is
connected to DC – DC converter with reverse polarity.

UV Trip : The Input Voltage to DC-DC converter is below 19.2 volts. The
system will not start.
OV Trip : The Input Voltage to DC-DC converter is above 30.2 volts. The
system will not start.
IP ON : This indication is provided to check that 24V input for that
specific card is present or not
OP ON : This indication is provided to check that output of that specific
card is on or not.
SWITCH : For ON / OFF operation of DC-DC Converter which in turn Put
On or Shut down the UFSBI DS
II. 2.2. UFSBI-DS consisting of the following parts

i) Input card
ii) CPU card
iii) Control cum Communication Card (CCC)
iv) Output Card
v) Reset Box.
vi) MODEM.
vii)UFSBI Alarm Panel
The functionalities of each card is Given below
Output Card
Input Card 1-6 CPU Card 1-3 1&2 CC Card
Reset Box
Version
Display
MODEM

II.2.2. i) Input Card:-
It is responsible for complementary sensing of the relay status of UFSBI. i.e. for
sensing one pick up and one drop contact of each input relays.
The sensing of relays is described in the figures below:
INPUT CARD 1 INPUT CARD 1

a. Opt isolation a. Opt isolation
I/P RELAY 1- 8, O/P RELAY I/P RELAY 9 - 16,
of Relay Inputs. of Relay Inputs.
1-8 & BIPR1 & BIPR2 O/P RELAY 9 – 16
b. Conversion of b. Conversion of
24V to 5 V 24V to 5 V

24V to 5 V 24V to 5 V

24V to 5 V 24V to 5 V
Relay Sensing by UFSBI:-

These all relays are sensed by UFSBI through WAGO Board. Typical connection is given below
FRC
FRC CONNECTOR
WAGO FRC
TERMINAL (Flat Cable)
TERMINAL TERMINAL
INPUT CARD 1 & 2

a. Opt isolation of
I/P RELAY, O/P RELAY & Relay Inputs.
BIPR1 & BIPR2 b. Conversion of
24V to 5 V
INPUT CARD 3 & 4

a. Opt isolation of
Relay Inputs.
b. Conversion of
24V to 5 V
INPUT CARD 5 & 6

WAGO MOTHER a. Opt isolation of
BOARD BOARD Relay Inputs.
b. Conversion of
24V to 5 V
The detailed interconnectivity diagram between WAGO Board to Mother Board is given below:

2nd Lower I/P Connector

(O/P -9 to O/P 16
2nd Upper I/P Connector
Complementary) On MB
(I/P -9 to I/P 16 1st Upper I/P Connector
O/P 1 to O/P 8 Complementary) On MB
O/P 9 to O/P 16 (I/P -1 to I/P 8
Relay Drive
Relay Drive Complementary) On MB
MB to
MODEM 1st Lower I/P Connector
Data (O/P -1 to O/P 8, BIPR1
Connector & BIPR2
Complementary)
MB 6 Pin
Power
Connector 1st Lower I/P Connector
(O/P -1 to O/P 8, BIPR1
BIPR1 & & BIPR2 Complementary)
BIPR2 Relay On WAGO Board
Drive on MB
1st Upper I/P Connector

BIPR1 & (I/P -1 to I/P 8
BIPR2 Relay Complementary) On
Drive on ` WAGO Board
WAGO Board nd
2 Lower I/P Connector 2nd Upper I/P Connector
(O/P -9 to O/P 16 (I/P -9 to I/P 16
Complementary) On WAGO Complementary) On WAGO
Board Board
WAGO BOARD TO MOTHERBOARD INTERCONNECTIVITY
WAGO CIRCUIT CCT. SHEET

TER. NO. REF
W1 REGULATED N24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD. 6A OF 11

W2 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD. 6A OF 11
W3 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTXR PICKUP 6A OF 11
CONTACT TO INPUT CARD.
W4 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCR & CAN 6A OF 11
CO-OP R PICKUP CONTACT IN SERIES TO INPUT CARD.
W5 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFR & BTSR 6A OF 11
PICKUP CONTACTS IN SERIES TO INPUT CARD.
W6 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCR PICKUP 6A OF 11
W7 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH HSGNCR PICKUP 6A OF 11
CONTACT AND TCFR DROP CONTACT IN SERIES TO INPUT CARD.
W8 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BPNR PICKUP 6A OF 11
W9 OPEN 6A OF 11
W10 OPEN 6A OF 11
W11 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTXR DROP 6A OF 11
W12 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCR & CAN 6A OF 11
CO-OP R DROP CONTACT IN PARALLEL TO INPUT CARD.


TER. NO. REF
W13 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFR & BTSR, 6A OF 11
DROP CONTACTS IN PARALLEL TO INPUT CARD.
W14 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCR DROP 6A OF 11
W15 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH HSGNCR DROP 6A OF 11
CONTACT AND TCFR PICKUP CONTACT IN PARALLEL TO INPUT CARD.
W16 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BPNR DROP 6A OF 11
W17 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD. 6A OF 11
W18 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH LFR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W19 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFXR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W20 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFCR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W21 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTYR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W22 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCPR 6B OF 11
PICKUP CONTACT TO INPUT CARD.
W23 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTZR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W24 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BLR PICKUP 6B OF 11
W25 OPEN 6B OF 11
W26 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH LFR DROP 6B OF 11
W27 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFXR DROP 6B OF 11
W28 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TCFCR DROP 6B OF 11
W29 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTYR DROP 6B OF 11
W30 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH ASGNCPR DROP 6B OF 11
W31 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH TGTZR DROP 6B OF 11
W32 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BLR DROP 6B OF 11
W33 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD. 6B OF 11
W34 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BIPR1 PICKUP 6C OF 11
W35 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BIPR2 PICKUP 6C OF 11
W36 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BIPR1 DROP 6C OF 11
W37 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER THROUGH BIPR2 DROP 6C OF 11
CONTACT .
W38 OPEN
W39 N24V FROM CC CARD TO BIPR1 R2 THROUGH RESET BOX 6C OF 11
W40 B24V FROM CC CARD TO BIPR1 R1 6C OF 11
W41 B24V FROM CC CARD TO BIPR2 R1 THROUGH RESET BOX 6C OF 11


TER. NO. REF
W42 N24V FROM CC CARD TO BIPR2 R2 6C OF 11

W43 NOT USED
W44 B24V TO OUTPUT CARD THROUGH BIPR1 & BIPR2 PICK UP CONTACTS IN PARALLEL 6C OF 11
W45 NOT USED
W46 NOT USED
W47 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO LFR R1 THROUGH TERMINAL NO. E68 (OUTPUT1) 6B OF 11
W48 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO LFR R2 THROUGH TERMINAL NO. E68 (OUTPUT1) 6B OF 11
W49 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TCFXR R1 (OUTPUT2) 6B OF 11
W50 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TCFXR R2 (OUTPUT2) 6B OF 11
W51 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TCFCR R1 (OUTPUT3) 6B OF 11
W52 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TCFCR R2 (OUTPUT3) 6B OF 11
W53 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TGTYR R1 (OUTPUT4) 6B OF 11
W54 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TGTYR R2 (OUTPUT4) 6B OF 11
W55 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO ASGNCPR R1 (OUTPUT5) 6B OF 11
W56 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO ASGNCPR R2 (OUTPUT5) 6B OF 11
W57 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TGTZR R1 (OUTPUT6) 6B OF 11
W58 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO TGTZR R2 (OUTPUT6) 6B OF 11
W59 N24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO BLR R2 (OUTPUT7) 6B OF 11
W60 B24V FROM OUTPUT CARD1 TO BLR R1 (OUTPUT7) 6B OF 11
W61 OPEN(OUTPUT8) 6B OF 11
W62 OPEN(OUTPUT8) 6B OF 11
W63 REGULATED N24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD. 6A OF 11
W64, W65, W66, W67, W68, W69, W70, W71 OPEN(CAN BE USE, TO CONNECT EXTRA INPUT FROM 6A OF 11
INPUT9 TO INPUT 16)
W72, W73, W74, W75, W76, W77, W78,W79 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC 6A OF 11
CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD(CAN BE USE, TO
CONNECT EXTRA INPUT FROM INPUT9 TO INPUT 16).
W64, W65, W66, W67, W68, W69, W70, W71 OPEN(CAN BE USE, TO CONNECT EXTRA INPUT FROM 6A OF 11
INPUT9 TO INPUT 16)
W80, W81,W82, W83,W84,W85,W86,W87 OPEN(CAN BE USE, TO CONNECT EXTRA OUTPUT 6B OF 11
FROM OUTPUT9 TO OUTPUT 16)
W88, W89,W90,W91,W92,W93,W94,W95 REGULATED B24V FROM 24V OUTPUT OF DC-DC 6B OF 11
CONVERTER TO INPUT CARD (CAN BE USE, TO
CONNECT EXTRA OUTPUT FROM OUTPUT9 TO OUTPUT
16).
W96,W97,W98,W99,W100,W101 NOT IN USE
W102& W103, W104 & W105, W106&W107, OPEN (CAN BE USE, TO CONNECT EXTRA OUTPUT 6B OF 11
W108 & W109, W110 & W111, W112 & COILS FROM OUTPUT9 TO OUTPUT 16)
W113, W114& W115, W116 & W117

II.2.2. ii) CPU Card:-

The UFSBI system is works on a 2 out of 3 majority voting logic i.e. if one CPU card or
its corresponding Input cards goes bad then also system can work. CPU – A read
the Inputs through Input Card 1&2, CPU – B read the Inputs through Input Card 3&4
and CPU – C read the Inputs through Input Card 5&6. Thereafter validates the
data by Inter-processor communication, adds CRC code and send this to CC
card for transmission. On the other end after receiving the data from CC card it
decodes it and sends that to Output card to pick up the Output relay.
The Input reading process of CPU card working principle is shown in the figure
below:
INPUT CARD 1&2 CPU CARD A

a. Input debouncing
a. Opt isolation of
I/P RELAY O/P RELAY & b. Input Data validation after
Relay Inputs.
BIPR1 & BIPR2 interprocessor communication
b. Conversion of 24V
to 5 V c. adding CRC code
INPUT CARD 3&4 CPU CARD B

a. Opt isolation of a. Input debouncing
Relay Inputs. b. Input Data validation after
b. Conversion of 24V interprocessor communication
INPUT CARD 5&6 CPU CARD C

a. Opt isolation of a. Input debouncing
Relay Inputs. b. Input Data validation after
b. Conversion of 24V interprocessor communication
II.2.2. iii) CCC Card:-
The CCC Card mainly performs two important functions

a) It drives health check relays (BIPR1 & BIPR 2) and
b) It converts the data provided by the CPU card as per RS 232 protocol and
sends it to the Modem.
The process of functioning of CCC Card is shown in the figure below:
Input Card 1 & 2 CPU A
1. Opto Isolation of 1. Input De-bouncing
Relay Inputs 2. Input data validation by Inter
2. Noise & Surge Processor communication
Complementary 3. Adding CRC codes
sensing of an suppressor
Input Relay State
Control &
PICK UP Input Card 3 & 4 CPU B Communication Card
Relay Inputs 2. Input data validation by Inter 1. Data received from 3 TO MODEM
2. Noise & Surge Processor communication CPUs on Time Division
suppressor 3. Adding CRC codes basis
DROP OUT 2. TTL to RS232 level
conversion
Input Card 5 & 6 CPU C

Relay Inputs 2. Input data validation by Inter
2. Noise & Surge Processor communication
suppressor 3. Adding CRC codes

II.2.2.iv) Output Card:-
2 numbers of such cards are provided for driving Output relay. 1st Output card
drives Output relay 1 to 8 and rest 9 - 16 number output relay is driven by Output
card 2.
CPU A
1. Received data validation
by Processor
2. Performing 2 out of 3
Software Voting
Control &
CPU B
Communication Card Output Card
by Processor 1. Hardware 2/3 Voter Unit
FROM 1. RS232 toTTL level OUTPUT
2. Performing 2 out of 3 2. Output through DC to DC
MODEM conversion converter RELAY
Software Voting
2. Data sent to 3 CPUs 3. Decesion Read back by
each CPU
CPU C
by Processor
2. Performing 2 out of 3
Software Voting
II.2.2. v) MODEM :-
Modem is provided to convert the data as per RS232 to Voice Frequency. The
following Fig shows the front and back view of the Modem. Modem works on 4
wire, Asynchronous, 2400 bps mode. Maximum permitted loss between to modem
is 30db.
ANS/ORG Switch
Loop / Normal Switch To select the mode
To Test the Modem
Steady Red.
To Indicate the MODEM
Power ON Condition
Steady Red to Indicate Data Connector from

The Carrier Detect Line Connector from
Mother Board to MODEM to OFC or
Flashing Red. Modem QUAD Cable
To Indicate the
MODEM receives Data
Flashing Red.
To Indicate the MODEM MODEM
Sends Data ON/OFF Switch
Flashing Red during
initial handshaking.
PWR
IN
MODEM FRONT VIEW MODEM BACK VIEW

GREEN
TO DC-DC CONVERTER +12V
BLACK
MODEM TO DC-DC CONVERTER +12V COMMON
YELLOW
TO DC-DC CONVERTER -12V
MODEM POWER CONNECTION
To Reset Box for (GREEN)

Link Fail Ind.
1 1
6 6
2 2
7 RX (GREEN / BLUE) 7
3 GND (BLACK / BLUE WITH WHITE DOT )
3
8 TX (RED / ORANGE))
8
4 4
9 To Reset Box for 9
5 Single CPU Fail 5
Ind.
(RED/GREEN WITH WHITE DOT))
MB 9-PIN DATA MODEM 9-PIN DATA
CONNECTOR(M) CONNECTOR(M)
MODEM TO MOTHERBOARD DATA CONNECTION
TX
GREEN / ORANGE
1
RED / ORANGE WITH WHITE DOT
6
2
7
3 RX
8
4 YELLOW / BLUE
9 BLACK / BLUE WITH WHITE DOT
5
MODEM 9-PIN LINE TWO WAY TERMINAL

CONNECTOR(F)
MODEM TO LINE CONNECTION
RX (YELLOW) TX (GREEN)
M M
RX (BLACK) OFC OFC TX (RED)
O SURGE
O
SURGE MUX MUX
D ARRESTER VOICE VOICE ARRESTER D
E TX (GREEN) MODULE CHANNEL CHANNEL MODULE RX (YELLOW) E
M RX (BLACK)
M
TX (RED)
-1 -2
STATION –“A” STATION –“B”

MODEM TO MODEM INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN TWO UFSBI ON
VOICE CHANNEL OF OFC

VF TRANSFORMER VF TRANSFORMER
(600:470) (470:600)
Rx Rx Rx Tx Tx Tx
YELLOW YELLOW 'A' Wire 'A' Wire GREEN GREEN
( IRS: TC 30-05 )
QUAD CABLE
Rx Rx Rx Tx Tx Tx
MODEM - II
MODEM - I
SURGE SURGE
BLACK ARRESTOR BLACK 'B' Wire 'B' Wire RED ARRESTOR RED
Tx MODULE Tx Tx Rx Rx MODULE Rx
RED (SAM) RED BLACK (SAM) BLACK
'C' Wire 'C' Wire
Tx Tx Tx Rx Rx Rx
GREEN GREEN 'D' Wire 'D' Wire YELLOW YELLOW
STATION A STATION B
CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN TWO MODEMS THROUGH COPPER CONDUCTOR OF QUAD

CABLE
II.2.2.vi) Reset Box:-
RESET BOX FRONT VIEW RESET BOX BACK VIEW
The functions of all the components are given below:
1. Counter: It keeps track of the number of Reset operations taking place. The
counter is non-resettable electro-magnetic type.
2. RESET Button: Sometimes the power-off and power-on sequence may not lead
to display "0b” (ready to press BI- ON button) on all CPUs. In that case press the
RESET button so that the CPUs again resets itself to show “0b”(ready to press BI-ON
button) on all CPUs.
3. BI-ON Button: This button is required for starting the system. Whenever all the
CPUs display “0b”, it indicates that it is ready for start. The user has to press this
button for starting the system.
4. BZ-ACK Button: This button is required for acknowledging the buzzer whenever it
sounds due to dropping of “Shut down relays” (BIPR1 & BIPR2).

5. BI-OK IND.: This indication (green) glows when the UFSBI is in working condition.
6. BI-FAIL IND.: This indication (red) glows when the Block Interface is in failure
mode.
7. LINK FAIL IND.: This indication (yellow) glows steadily when the modem fails to
receive any data from remote station. In normal working condition, when the
modem receives data from remote station, this indication (yellow) will flicker
continuously. Flickering of this indication does not necessarily means that the UFSBI
communication is fully established. Full establishment of UFSBI communication is
only decided by seeing “00” in the CPU cards and O/P relays are picking up.
POWER-ON-RESET Operation
The following steps are to be performed for carrying out the RESET operation of the
UFSBI:
 Turn off the system power.
 Wait for 1 minute.
 Power-on the system.
 Check the display of the CPU.
 Wait till the display on all the CPUs display “0b”
 If “0b” is not displayed, try by pressing the RESET button. If the problem
persists check corresponding codes in the error code list and take
appropriate action as suggested in the remedial action column.
 If all the CPUs display “0b” then press the BI-ON button.
 Observe that both BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up immediately after BI-ON is
pressed.
 Once BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up, BI fail (Red) indication goes off and BI OK
(Green) indication comes on.
 Link fail (Yellow) steady indication goes off & starts flickering as soon as the
modem starts communicating with remote station modem and all the CPU’s
display “00”
RESET Operation
The following steps are to be performed for carrying out the RESET operation of the
UFSBI:
 Press the Reset Button and see that the display in all 3 CPU’s becomes “--“
 Wait till the display on all the CPUs display “0b”
 If “0b” is not displayed, try by pressing the RESET button. If the problem
persists check corresponding codes in the error code list and take
appropriate action as suggested in the remedial action column.
 If all the CPUs display “0b” then press the BI-ON button.
 Observe that both BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up immediately after BI-ON is
pressed.

 Once BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up, BI fail (Red) indication goes off and BI OK
(Green) indication comes on.
 Link fail (Yellow) steady indication goes off & starts flickering as soon as the
modem starts communicating with remote station modem and all the CPU’s
display “00”
II.2.2.vii) UFSBI Alarm Panel :-

The UFSBI alarm panel provided at SM room to give preventive alarm for single
CPU failure, Redundant DC-DC converter failure and System total failure.
UFSBI ALARM PANEL FRONT VIEW UFSBI ALARM PANEL BACK VIEW
The UFSBI alarm panel box consists of following components is given below:
1. ACKN. Button for Single CPU fail: To mute the buzzer if any one of the CPU of
UFSBI goes bad.
2. ACKN. Button for redundant DC-DC Converter: To mute the buzzer if any module
of DC-DC converter goes bad.
3. ACKN. Button for system failure: To mute the buzzer if UFSBI system goes to shut
down mode.
4. Indication (R) for Single CPU fail: It glows when any one of the CPU of UFSBI goes
bad and remains “ON” till the fault rectified.
5. Indication (R) for Redundant DC-DC: It glows when any module of DC-DC
converter goes bad and remains “ON” till the fault rectified.
6. Indication (R) for system failure: It glows when UFSBI system goes to shut down
mode and remains “ON” till the fault rectified.
Note: - The System failure indication (audio & visual) would be “ON” till the UFSBI
functioning normally (BIPR1 and BIPR2 picks up).
Connectivity between UFSBI Alarm panel to BPAC & Datalogger.
Sl. UFSBI Alarm BPAC terminal Potential Free Remarks

no. panel terminal No. Contact for Data
no. Logger
1. 1 141 142 For Power
2. 2 137 143 Supply Monitor
3. 3 144 145 For Single CPU
4. 4 137 146 Failure (SCFD)
5. 5 147 138 For System
6. 6 137 139 Failure
Size of the alarm panel : Size of the ALARM PANEL : L 10” X W 6” X H 4”

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142 E142
143 E143
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Ver No.: BPAC/UM/DL 1.0
UFSBI ALARM PANEL

INSIDE UFSBI CUBICLE PLACED AT RELAY ROOM HOUSED IN A BOX AND PLACED AT SM/ASM ROOM
WIRING DIAGRAM
IN1 OUT1
IN2 OUT2
R3 R5
R1
R7
C6 C10
GD
GD2 C9 C13 C14 GD4
1 GD3
C1 C2 C5
M1 M3 M5 M7
EARTH EARTH
M2 M4 M6 GD3
M8
GD1 GD2 C11 C15 GD4
C3 C4 C7
C16
C8 C12
R2 R8
R4 R6
IN3 OUT3
IN4 OUT4
Fig: Circuit for Surge Arrestor Module (SAM)
II.2.2.viii) UFSBI Address Configuration Jumpers
The Address Configuration jumpers are set in the Connector side of the
motherboard. A pattern of this jumper setting is shown below:
Left Center Right Left Center Right

TX TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RX RX
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
The TX Address of one unit should correspond with the RX Address of other unit. The
same type of settings should not be used in the adjacent pair of units.
NOTE: 9 unique Address Configuration Jumpers are given in Annexure A.
II.3. UFSBI installation guide

The following practices is to be observed in installing UFSBI at site:
a) Battery: As per Item No. I.5 of this manual.
b) Battery Charger: As per Clause No. I.6 of this manual
c) Earthing: Good earthing is to be provided preferably less than 1
a) Communication Channel:
 Allowable Channel Loss: 30 dB (max.) between 2 modems
 SNR: 20 dB (minimum)

 Transmit Power: -5 to -7dBm (maximum at modem Tx pin)

 Receive Level: -35 dBm (minimum at modem Rx pin)
The channel should be of good quality and must have steady performance
for at least 72 hours before commissioning
NOTE: A list of commissioning pre-requisites in the form of a check sheet is provided in
Annexure B.
II.4. Installation Procedures

 Installation & Testing Guidelines
All the units including the modules, connectors and other accessories are
factory-checked. However, after unpacking, following pre-installation test
schedule is being recommended to examine if any kind of damage has
occurred during transshipment.
 Physical Examination required for
a) Connectors
b) Relays and Relay-bases
c) All the PCB modules
d) Rack and the mainframe
e) Card Guides
f) Motherboard
g) Interconnecting ribbon cables and wires
h) Reset Box
i) Modem
NOTE: Pre-commissioning observation must be carried out as per Annexure B and Annexure D
and the data should be recorded as directed. If any major damage is found it is to be brought
to the notice of site supervisor.
 Power Supply
a) Battery Voltage should not exceed the range: 19.5V to 28.8V DC.
b) Ensure that the above supply is not arbitrarily grounded.
c) Before insertion of other modules, DC-DC converter is to be connected to
the Battery Supply and its correct output levels should read as:
i) 5V [+/- 3%)
ii) +12V [+/- 2%]
iii) –12V [+/- 2%]
iv) 24V [+/- 5%]
 Starting the UFSBI
Installation of system is kept very simple; as such no elaborate procedure is
required except those given as under:
a) Plug in all the relays to the respective relay bases as per Relay disposition
chart.
b) Insert all the PCB’s in the 6U Rack.
c) Plug in all the connectors to their matched counter part. As the length or
wire groups corresponding to each counter part is optimally fixed,
probability of wrong connection is ruled out. Refer interconnection drawings
(Pg 35/62) for proper connections.

WARNING: For removing and fitting PCB in the unit, please switch off the power
supply.
Now switch ‘ON’ the power supply of the unit and check for:
a) All the indications in DC-DC converter.
b) Red indication in Reset Box and Buzzer sounds.
c) Press the RESET switch and wait for 5 seconds.
d) Press the BIPR ON switch. BIPR1 and BIPR2 relays will pick up.
e) Buzzer stops and red indication in reset box changes to green.
f) All CPU’s will display “00” indicating UFSBI is normal.
g) Connect an auto simulator.
h) Now UFSBI starts functioning in loop.
Railways are to provide the following facilities for installation and commissioning of
block panel with UFSBI
 Battery Charger
 Battery
 Terminal Block for field connections.
 Earthing: A good earthing for termination of the equipment
 A 4 wire full duplex OFC Voice Channel or Quad cable
(Refer to the Pre-Installation Check list in Annexure B for details of the above)
 A “TEST SIGNALLING ROUND” involving at least 10 operations needs to be
performed before the real operations or the trial run starts. The block
operation through Block Proving With Axle Counter using UFSBIis to be kept
under observation at least for three up and three down movements of
trains.
 A close monitoring of the train movements through Block Proving With Axle
Counter using UFSBIto be done at least for 48 Hrs after immediate installation
and commissioning of the system.
II.5. Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
 Power supply: In tropical countries power supply unit of any type is the single
source responsible for most of the equipment faults and malfunctioning. A
regular check on power supply units such as battery banks, battery charger
and DC-DC converters is mandatory.
 Relays: UFSBI has used most reliable type of relays, but special care and
testing is required for those to be used after long storage. No attempt is to
be made to repair a relay. Use a new one.
 DO’s and DON’T’s given at page 41/62 can be a formidable guideline for
Preventive Maintenance.
Maintenance of Communication Link
 Telecom cable is to be protected from injury during other kinds of installation

at its vicinity.

 If disconnection of cable is required, the cable terminal is to be refitted

firmly.
 The loss of signal due to lossy cable is to be kept under check.
 The display indication “33” indicates link failure. If the modem is found to be
O.K, next to be checked is the telecom cable.
Maintenance of Equipment
a. UFSBI unit will automatically trip-off if the Battery supply goes below 19.2V &
above 28.8V DC. In case of repeated trip-off, both the DC supply level and the
loading are to be checked. A healthy UFSBI should not draw more than 1.8
Amp DC.
b. No attempt of “resetting” is to be made in case of supply impairment or link
failure.
c. If a faulty UFSBI system is not brought back to normal after “resetting” one must
check:
i) If there is any loosely fitted connector or improperly pressed PCB module.
ii) Connecting leads inserted in Terminal.
iii) The DC supply levels of the DC-DC converter.
d. For specific information on faults, refer “UFSBI Error Code List”.
e. Once a fault is found, the user should not attempt repairing at component
level. The impaired module / PCB needs to be replaced by a spare one.
II.6. Do’s & Don’ts

 UFSBI system is to be operated or maintained only by trained persons
 No attempt is to be made to operate the equipment at Battery Voltage
ranging bellow 19.2V and above 28.8V DC.
 Connectors or PCBs is to be plugged in or out after switching off the Power
Supply.
 “RESET” should not be applied in case of “Link Failure” or “Supply” Break
Down.
 Replacement of components or modules is to be done with spares supplied
/ prescribed by the manufacturer.
 While plugging in / out a PCB, care is to be taken to avoid application of
excessive force.
 Arbitrary grounding should not be done to any “common” terminal inside
the equipment.
 Relay testing should not be performed involving forced ‘pick-up’ or ‘drop’
while the instrument is “ON”.
 Standard restrictions against mishandling and opening of Block Instrument
are applicable also to UFSBI.
WARNING: No violation of above “MESSAGE OF CAUTION” is desirable for safe &

reliable signalling operation.

II.7 Error code list & recommended actions
GENERAL INSTRUCTION
In case of any fault, please follow the steps in the order as stated below:
1. Note the codes shown on the CPU and the LED on the Output cards and the
Control & Communication card.
2. It should also be recorded that under which condition the failure occurs, i.e.
whether it occurs repeatedly during a certain operation or is it flitting in nature.
3. Perform a Power-On-Reset following the steps given in the item II.15 of Block
Panel with UFSBI, Users Manual.
4. In case the problem persists or recurs even after Power-On-Reset then follow
the “Fault finding Procedure” as stated in Annexure C
5. During troubleshooting, whenever directed to check the effect of any change
or replacement of card, please perform Power-On-Reset as stated in the item
II.15 and observe the system for sometime.
NOTE: REFER ANNEXURE C FOR DETAILED ERROR CODE LIST ALONG WITH RECOMMENDED
REMEDIAL ACTIONS




















ANNEXTURE - B
Pre- Commissioning Check List Of BPAC Using Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) and SSDAC
for Double Line
Name and Type of Equipment: BPAC using Universal Fail Safe Block
Interface (UFSBI) and SSDAC
Specification No: IRS:S-105/2012
Name and Address of M/s Deltron Equipment & Systems

manufacturer/supplier: Pvt.Ltd.
26, Convent Road, Kolkata-700 014
Serial number of the equipment:
Station Name:
Division/Zonal Railway:
Software checksum:
‘B7 0E’
UFSBI working on:
OFC / Microwave / Quad Cable
DATE OF INSTALLATION:
DATE OF COMMISSIONING:
DATE OF INSPECTION:
Note:
1. System should be installed and commissioned by authorized technical staff of

manufacturer only.
2. Commissioning of Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) 4 has to be done by

OEM as per RDSO approved pre-commissioning checklist No. SIG 0611 Ver.0.
3. OEM shall certify that verification of system installation has been completed by OEM
and all necessary arrangements meet the required standards of engineering for
trouble free working of installed system.
(Ref: This office letter no.: STS.E.AC.Dig.Genl dt 21.06.2011)

Sl. Description Specified Obtained Ok /

No Value / nos. Value / Nos. Not
. (if any) Ok
1. Environment Spacious, Clean, Dry, Well ventilated room
preferably with a fan/ exhaust fan.
Space for SM’s panel at SM room – 610 x 400 x
465 Cubic mm.
Space for UFSBI alarm panel at SM’s room - 265
x 170 x 105 Cubic mm
Space for UFSBI cubicle at Relay room - 1430 x
710 x 480 Cubic mm
2. Battery 2 x 12 V / 120 AH
3. Battery Charger Good Quality low ripple battery charger (Axle

Counter type) as per IRS: S-86/2000 or IPS
module as per RDSO/SPN/165/2004
Nominal Voltage – 24 V/10A (-10% to +20%) at
The Output voltage at following 2 conditions must be
within 21.6V to 28.8V:
________ V
 Charger ON & UFSBI ON
________ V
 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & UFSBI ON
(Note: The output voltage must be measured at the

terminals DC-DC Converter Input)
4. Earthing Separate earthing should be provided for UFSBI

cubicle. Value of Earth resistance: < 1 ohms
5. Lightning Arrestor Good lightning protection system with proper
connection with earth provided from any of the
following firms:-
M/s Phoenix Contacts or M/s Cape Electric
Corpn. or M/s MCML Systems Pvt. Ltd. or M/s
Adhunik Power Systems or OBO Bettermann
India (P) Ltd. Or CITEL or ERICO.
6. Communication 4 wire Voice Channel on OFC (2400 bps ,

Channel asynchronous)
-
 Max. Tx Signal: -7 dBm to -5 dBm ________ dBm
 Min. Rx. Level: -12 dBm to -14dBm ________ dBm

Sl. Description Specified Obtained Ok /

No Value / nos. Value / Nos. Not
. (if any) Ok
7. Communication Jelly filled Quad Cable as per specn: IRS: TC

Cable 30-05
 Length of quad cable: ________ Km
 The cable insulation (must be better
than10 M when tested with 500V
Megger): ________ M
 Loop resistance (should be less than 55
/Km): ________ 
 Signal loss (should be less than 30 dB at
2.5 KHz): ________ dB
 Near End Cross talk (should be better
than 55dB/Km at a frequency of 150
KHz): ________ dB
 Far End Cross talk (should be better
than 67.8 dB/Km at a frequency of 150
KHz) : ________ dB
 The armor of the cable must be
properly earthed.
 The cable shall be terminated as
stated in Annexure A
8. External Terminals All inputs from the Field, Block Instruments and
(Centre Link the Relay room shall be terminated with
Open type ) proper identification in a separate location to
connect to the UFSBI terminals
9. 1 x 60C indoor For interconnection between SM-Panel to

/Outdoor of 0.9 BPAC cubicle. Length is as per distance
Sq.mm diameter between SM panel at SM room to BPAC
cable cubicle. Out of 60 core 48 cores are used and
rest are spare.
10. 1 x 40C indoor For interconnection between relay rack to
cable of 0.9 Sq.mm BPAC cubicle. Length is as per distance
diameter cable between CTR at relay room to BPAC cubicle.
11 Copper Wire of 2.5 For provision of power supply for BPAC. Length
Sq.mm dia (Red & is as per distance between battery charger or
Black in colour) IPS room to BPAC to cubicle.
12. V/F tapping For the system which has to run on copper
transformer cable in RE area V/F tapping transformer is
required as per IRS:TC 76-2000
Characteristics impedance of the V/F
transformer is 600 on primary side (i.e. BPAC
MODEM side) and Quad cable impedance on
secondary side (normally 470).
13. Relays For One Block section number of relays are

given below
For Double Line: QN1(8F/8B) – 38, QNA1(8F/8B)
– 14, QL1 (11F/4B) – 4, Electronic fail safe Timer
-2

Signal checking:
Check the Block Instruments Indication for the Following condition:
Sl. Test Observed result (OK / NOT

No. OK)
STATION “A” STATION “B”
01. SM’s Key Control on Line Clear
02. Refusal of Line Clear enquiry through LCB Key

Control
03. Normal Train Movement ( For at least 2 trains from
both direction)
04. Cancellation of Line Clear (From Both side) and
check Cancel Counter
05. Advance Starter should not go to Green (taken OFF)
without Line Clear
if UFSBI fails after taking of Line Clear
after Train enters block section
after Train clears the block section but the Block
instrument does not go to Line Closed condition due
to any reason. The advance starter should come
only after Block Instrument goes to First Line Closed
then a fresh Line Clear is taken. (One train One Slot
condition)
09. Advance Starter should not Fly Back from Green to
Red (OFF - ON) due to UFSBI System failure or UFSBI
Link failure.
10. Cancel CO-OP cannot be extended from train
sending station unless and until Advance starter
signal and it’s all controls are normal.

Unit details.
(A) Input Cards. : 6 nos.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/Input ……………….
(B) CPU Cards. : 3 nos.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/CPU ……………….
(C) Output Cards. : 2 nos.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ Output……………….
2. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ Output……………….
(D) Com. & Con. Card. : 1 no.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ CCC……………….
(E) Reset Box. : 1 no.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ RSTBX……………….
(F) Modem. : 1 no.
1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ Modem/P……………….
Settings : LOOP ANS
1 2
NORMAL ORG

(G) Relays. : To be supplied by Railways as per system

Requirement.
(H) Power supply. : 1 no (with hot standby)
1. Sl. no. : ……………………………
(I) Personality module. : 1 set.
1. PSM card. : 1 no.
Sl no. : Deltron/UFSBI/PSM……………….
2. IFU TX : 1 no.
Sl no. : …………………………………
3. IFU RX : 1 no..
Sl no. : …………………………………
4. IFU Driver : 1 no.
Sl no. : …………………………………
(J) Initial Reset Count. : Commissioning Reset Count. :
(K) Address Pairs. TX RX
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ANNEXURE - C
Error code list & Recommended actions for Block Working With UFSBI & DAC in case of Faults/Errors
NOTE: BEFORE TAKING OUT OR INSERTING A CARD, ALWAYS TURN-OFF THE POWER SUPPLY
Codes Failure Cause Recommended Actions

a) Flashing ‘00’ indicates that the system is healthy &
functioning properly.
b) If this code becomes steady in certain CPU and an
error code of ‘37’, ‘38’ or ‘39’ appears (according to
00 NORMAL MODE.
the stuck CPU) on the other CPU’s try “RESETTING” the
system as stated in item no. II.16.
c) In case the problem persists change the CPU
showing the steady code.
a) If the code is displayed simultaneously in more than
01 Output Latch 1 Read-back bad
1 CPU:
Then check if the CCC card is inserted properly in the
slot. If the problem still persists replace the CCC card.
b) If the code comes on a single CPU:
02 Output Latch 2 Read-back bad i) First swap the faulty CPU with another slot.
ii) If the code shifts with the CPU to the new slot,
change the CPU card else change the Output
card
Check Address jumpers of both mother cards of
UFSBI source address mismatch in connected UFSBI units for their correspondence refer
05
receive message page 33. If the fault is in one CPU card only (unlikely)
replace the CPU card.
Check Address jumpers of both mother cards of
UFSBI destination address mismatch connected UFSBI units for their correspondence refer
06
in receive message page 33. If the fault is in one CPU card only (unlikely)
replace the CPU card.
TXENABLE-A/B/C signal produced If this occurs in all the CPUs, change the CCC Card. This
by Inter-block data selector logic in can also happen when the UFSBI is working in 2/2 mode
07
CCC not matching with Inter-block and a further failure occurs. This is not a serious problem
phase. and will go up on “RESET”.
08 CPU failed to transmit a) Swap the CPU with another slot, if the problem shifts
with the CPU , then change the CPU card.
0A Clear input to U9 low b) Check the system, if the fault persists in the same
slot, change the CCC card.
a) Press “BI-ON” button to start the system within 30
sec. If the button is not pressed in time then all the
three CPUs will display “99” code and go to shut
down. To recover from this problem the power
0B(Ob Ready to accept 'start' command
supply is to be turned off and the on. After the POST
) after POST
process all the CPUs will display “Ob” again.
b) In case anyone CPU is showing steady 0B, while
others are running with 37, 38 or 39, try “RESETTING” the
system.
0C PS monitor test in progress in POST Wait for all CPUs to display “Ob”.
IN1 complementary failure
10
(Ckt ref. W2 & W10)
Manually RESET the system. If the problem persists then
11 i) In case the Error Code is appearing in 1 of the 3 CPU’s,
(Ckt ref. W3 & W11)
a) Swap the Input Card 1 with another Input Card 1 for
12 Error Codes “10” to “1F”, observe the outcome
(Ckt ref. W4 & W12)
b) Swap the Input Card 2 with another Input Card 2 for
13 Error Codes “20” to “2F”, observe the outcome.
(Ckt ref. W5 & W13)

IN5 complementary failure In case (I)-a,b fails to solve the problem,

14
(Ckt ref. W6 & W14) c) Change Input Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”
IN6 complementary failure d) Change Input Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”
15
(Ckt ref. W7 & W15) Manually RESET the system and observe its operation
16 ii) If the Error codes are appearing in at least 2 of the 3 CPU’s
(Ckt ref. W8 & W16)
simultaneously then check voltages at the respective
IN8 complementary failure relay contacts and wago terminals as per circuit diagram
17
(Ckt ref. W9 & W17) Sh. 6A and 6B of 12 of RDSO/S/32018 (attached in the
OUT1 complementary failure Manual) for the inputs IN1-IN7 (Wago W2-W8) and inputs
18
(Ckt ref. W18 & W26) IN1’-IN7’ (Wago W10-W15). For other inputs like IN8, IN9-
OUT2 complementary failure IN16 (Wago W9, W64-W71) and IN8’, IN9’-IN16’ (Wago
19
(Ckt ref. W19 & W27) W17, W72-W79) check the looping as per circuit referred
OUT3 complementary failure above. Manually RESET the system and observe its
1A
(Ckt ref. W20 & W28) operation
OUT4 complementary failure
1B iii) If the problem still persists check the flat cable
(Ckt ref. W21 & W29)
connections between the wago board and motherboard
1C as per dig. 2.1. Manually RESET the system and observe its
operation
1D iv) In case the error still persists, replace-
a) Input Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”
OUT7 complementary failure b) Input Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”
1E
Manually RESET the system and observe its operation
'1 ' (1F)
20
21
IN11 complementary failure Manually RESET the system following the same process
22 as stated in item no. ****. If the problem persists then
In case the Error Code is appearing in 1 of the 3 CPU’s,
IN12 complementary failure a) Swap the Input Card 1 with another Input Card 1 for
23
(Ckt ref. W67 & W75) Error Codes “10” to “1F”, observe the outcome
IN13 complementary failure b) Swap the Input Card 2 with another Input Card 2 for
24
(Ckt ref. W68 & W76) Error Codes “20” to “2F”, observe the outcome.
IN14 complementary failure In case (I)-a,b fails to solve the problem,
25 c) Change Input Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”
IN15 complementary failure d) Change Input Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”
26 Manually RESET the system and observe its operation
IN16 complementary failure If the Error codes are appearing in at least 2 of the 3 CPU’s
27
(Ckt ref. W71 & W79) simultaneously then check voltages at the respective
OUT9 complementary failure relay contacts and wago terminals as per circuit diagram
28
(Ckt ref. W80 & W88) Sh. 6A and 6B of 12 of RDSO/S/32018 (attached in the
OUT10 complementary failure Manual) for the inputs. Manually RESET the system and
29
(Ckt ref. W81 & W89) observe its operation
2A i) If the problem still persists check the flat cable
connections between the wago board and
2B motherboard as per dig. 2.1. Manually RESET the system
and observe its operation
2C ii) In case the error still persists, replace-
a) Input Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”
2D b) Input Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”
Manually RESET the system and observe its operation
2E
'2 ' (2F)
30 BIPR1 complementary failure
Take similar steps as in the case for other relays.
31 BIPR2complementary failure
33 Link Fail (SSB mode) If the error code appears in any one of the CPU card:

i) Swap it with other slot. If the error shifts with the card
Change the CPU card.
If the error code appears in any one of the CPU card:
i) Check the communication link from crone box, terminal, to
modem RJ11 jack. If external communication link is
confirmed OK change the CCC Card.
ii) If the problem still persists, Switch off the Modem, and then
restart it after 60s.
iii) If the problem still persists perform Power-On Reset of the
System and observe its operation
34 This mode indicates that the UFSBI on the other side is not
RSSB mode receiving data. Try by checking the channel, modem and
communication in that order as stated for error code ‘33’.
Ensure that the other side System is working and showing error
code ‘33’ only.
37 CPU A bad i) Change corresponding CPU Cards in which the static error
38 CPU B bad code is showing. Manually RESET the system and observe its
39 CPU C bad operation.
ii) If this indication is on all the CPU cards then change the
CCC (Communication) Card. Manually RESET the system and
observe its operation
3A Inter-processor communication channel If occurs in all the CPUs, change the communication card.
failure (common mode) Manually RESET the system and observe its operation
40 OUT1 forced pickup Manually RESET the system following the same process
[LFR Non-vital relay] as stated in item no. II.15. If the problem persists then
41 OUT2 forced pickup For codes “40” to “4F” check the corresponding relays
[TCFXR vital relay] as follows
42 OUT3 forced pickup i) Check if the relay is properly plugged and the
[TCFCR vital relay] retaining clip is place correctly. Also ensure that all
43 OUT4 forced pickup its receptacles are rightly placed and locked in
[TGTYR vital relay] the plug board. Manually RESET the system and
44 OUT5 forced pickup observe its operation.
[ASGNCPR vital relay] ii) Check the corresponding relays to see if the front
45 OUT6 forced pickup contacts somehow got voltage or back contacts
[TGTZR vital relay] got broken or if the relay has got picked up out of
46 OUT7 forced pickup sequence by some stray feed given externally.
[BLR vital relay] Manually RESET the system and observe its
47 OUT8 forced pickup operation.
iii) Check the wago terminals for unwanted shorting
between terminals other than those showed in circuit. In
case any such short circuits found please remove the
same. Manually RESET the system and observe its
operation.
48 OUT9 forced pickup Manually RESET the system following the same process
as stated in item no. II.15. If the problem persists then
49 OUT10 forced pickup For codes “40” to “4F” check the corresponding relays
as follows
4A OUT11 forced pickup iv) Check if the relay is properly plugged and the
retaining clip is place correctly. Also ensure that all
4B OUT12 forced pickup its receptacles are rightly placed and locked in
the plug board. Manually RESET the system and
4C OUT13 forced pickup observe its operation.
v) Check the corresponding relays to see if the front
4D OUT14 forced pickup contacts somehow got voltage or back contacts
got broken or if the relay has got picked up out of
4E OUT15 forced pickup sequence by some stray feed given externally.
Manually RESET the system and observe its

4F OUT16 forced pickup operation.

vi) Check the wago terminals for unwanted shorting
between terminals other than those showed in circuit. In
case any such short circuits found please remove the
same. Manually RESET the system and observe its
operation.
50 IN1 jitter
Jittery contacts of the relay may occur when a particular
51 IN2 jitter relay does not stabilize, i.e. it ‘chatters’. This may happen due
52 IN3 jitter to low coil voltage, faulty receptacles (coil or contacts) or
53 IN4 jitter improper plugging of the relays without retaining clips.
54 IN5 jitter The following actions are suggested:
55 IN6 jitter a) Check the setting in the plug board for proper plugging
b) Check firmness of the contacts and all connections from
56 IN7 jitter
output connector coil (for output relays).
57 IN8 jitter c) Check coil and contact voltage for each input paths
58 OUT1 jitter [LFR Non-vital relay] from the circuit. Try removing and re-plugging each relay
59 OUT2 jitter [TCFXR vital relay] in the circuit path separately ensuring that it is fitted firmly
5A OUT3 jitter [TCFCR vital relay] to the plug board and the retaining clip is in the right
place
5B OUT4 jitter [TGTYR vital relay]
d) For output relays, try to measure the coil voltage at the
5C OUT5 jitter [ASGNCPR vital relay] corresponding wago terminal as well as the relay coil R1-
5D OUT6 jitter [TGTZR vital relay] R2. Note that this voltage is available for less than ½ sec,
5E OUT7 jitter [BLR vital relay] so using an analog voltmeter is preferred. It is advisable to
5F OUT8 jitter try by changing the corresponding output card.
Manually RESET the system and observe its operation.
60 IN9 jitter
61 IN10 jitter Jittery contacts of the relay may occur when a particular
62 IN11 jitter relay does not stabilize, i.e. it ‘chatters’. This may happen due
63 IN12 jitter to low coil voltage, faulty receptacles (coil or contacts) or
improper plugging of the relays without retaining clips.
64 IN13 jitter
The following actions are suggested:
65 IN14 jitter a) Check the setting in the plug board for proper plugging
66 IN15 jitter b) Check firmness of the contacts and all connections from
67 IN16 jitter output connector coil (for output relays).
68 OUT9 jitter c) Check coil and contact voltage for each input paths
from the circuit. Try removing and re-plugging each relay
69 OUT10 jitter
in the circuit path separately ensuring that it is fitted firmly
6A OUT11 jitter to the plug board and the retaining clip is in the right
6B OUT12 jitter place
6C OUT13 jitter d) For output relays, try to measure the coil voltage at the
6D OUT14 jitter corresponding wago terminal as well as the relay coil R1-
R2. Note that this voltage is available for less than ½ sec,
6E OUT15 jitter
so using an analog voltmeter is preferred. It is advisable to
6F OUT16 jitter try by changing the corresponding output card.
70 BIPR1 jitter Manually RESET the system and observe its operation.
71 BIPR2 jitter
73 Shut down relay phase generator failure If this indication is on a single CPU card change the CPU card.
(phase not changing within 30 minutes) If all the 3 CPUs show this code then change the
communication card.
75 Timer2 input bad RESET the system by pressing RESET button and then BI-OK
78 Data bus check failed button in a sequential manner. If problem persists change
79 EPROM Checksum failed corresponding CPU card.
7A BIPR1 input to GAL stuck at low RESET the system by pressing RESET button and then BI-OK
7B button in a sequential manner. If problem persists change
BIPR2 input to GAL stuck at low corresponding CPU card. If the problem still remains change
CCC Card. When all CPUs show the code, change CCC.
7C BIPR1 command output not matching
RESET the system by pressing RESET button and then BI-OK
with shutdown relay phase.
button in a sequential manner. If problem persists change
7D BIPR1 command output not matching
corresponding CPU card.
with shutdown relay phase.

ANNEXURE - D
DETAILS OF QUAD CABLE CONNECTION
Details of One Quad Colour:
White
X
A Pair 1: White & Orange colour i.e. ‘A’ wire and
‘B’ wire of designated colour quad.
Red X C D X Grey Pair 2: Red & Grey colour i.e. ‘C’ wire and ‘D’
wire of designated colour quad.
B
X
Orange
Each Quad is binded by the respective quad colour “BINDER”
Quad Position in the cable:
1
White
X
A
1 – ORANGE QUAD
Red X C D X Grey
2 -- BLUE QUAD
White
White B X
X X A
A Orange
2
6 Red X C D X Grey
Red X C D X Grey 3 – BROWN QUAD
B
X
4 – GREEN QUAD
B
X Blue
Black
5 – YELLOW QUAD
White White
X X
A A
6 – BLACK QUAD
5 Red X C D X Grey Red X C D X Grey 3
B B
X White X
Yellow X Brown
A
Red X C D X Grey
B
X
Green

Quadding arrangement of cable:
Table 1
Colour scheme of PE insulated Quads

Quad Quad Colour of Conductor Insulation
Colour Number ‘A’ wire ‘B’ wire ‘C’ wire ‘D’ wire
Orange 1 White Orange Red Grey
Blue 2 White Blue Red Grey
Brown 3 White Brown Red Grey
Green 4 White Green Red Grey
Yellow 5 White Yellow Red Grey
Black 6 White Black Red Grey
Wire ‘A’ & ‘B’ shall form a pair and ‘C’ & ‘D’ shall form another pair of quad colour.
Precautions to be taken during wiring / connections of Axle Counter systems during Installation or
maintenance
 In a quad of each colour, the designated pair of quad (mentioned in Table I) should be
used for circuits.
‘A’ wire & ‘B’ wire : Pair 1 of each colour of quad
‘C’ wire & ‘D’ wire : Pair 2 of each colour of quad
 No parallel signaling / other cable should be connected to the quad cable for the circuit
operation
 If any wire of the pair of quad is broken / non-functional, then use fresh pair of other quad
colour
 Do not make the two different wires of different quad pairs (colour) for making a pair to run
a circuit operational.

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II Universal Fail- Safe Block Interface (UFSBI)

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6. Do’s and Don’ts ------------------------------------------------------- 48

III List of Drawings

A. Address configuration jumpers ------------------------------------ 68

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 Electromagnetic Impulse Counter:

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4. Quad Cable or Voice channel:

6. Charger / Module of IPS:

7. Relay Rack & Signaling Relays:

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8. Nomenclature of relays for double line with UFSBI as per drawing

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[D] QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay of dispatch line.

TGTZR QN1, 8F.8B Advance starter signal normal checking repeater

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9. Wiring of Relay Rack:

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II. Every wire is terminated properly. Termination of wires is done on non-

10. Indications on Block Panel:

RED To indicate TRAIN ON LINE on entry of incoming train

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TRAIN GOING TO In a directional arrowhead pointing upward for

STEADY To indicate Cancellation timer matures but due to

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LINE FREE An indication is provided near the arrowhead

LINE OCCUPIED An indication is provided near the arrowhead

11. Brief System Description & Working:

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 A control to cancel the LINE CLEAR, already taken by station in rear.

12. Description of Block Panel for Double line

SM key SM/ASM/Switchman’s control key.

Maintainer To open or lock the back cover by authorized signal staff,

BELL b utt on  To transmit Call attention buzzer to station at other end of

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C A NC EL It is used in conjunction with BELL button at train receiving.

13. Method of Signalling Trains from Block Station to Block Station

d) Thereafter SM of sending station presses BELL & TRAIN GOING TO buttons.

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14. Sequence of operations of signalling a train between two stations

SENDING STATION RECEIVING STATION

3. SM sends ‘Attend Telephone’ 4. SM acknowledges by pressing BELL

5. SM attends telephone and advises 6. d) Exchanges information regarding

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SENDING STATION RECEIVING STATION

‘TRAIN GOING TO’ arrowhead

Train enters the Block Section.

LSS replaces to ‘ON’.

LINE OCCUPIED indicator turns to LINE OCCUPIED indicator turns to RED .

Acknowledges the buzzer by Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing

Ensures SNK lights up YELLOW. SNOEK lights up YELLOW

SNOEK indication lights up YELLOW. SNK indication lights up YELLOW.