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Handbook On Study of Data Logger Reports PDF
Handbook On Study of Data Logger Reports PDF
HANDBOOK ON STUDY OF
DATA LOGGER REPORT
CAMTECH/S/PROJ/2015-16/HB-DL/1.0
August 2015
DATA LOGGER
1. INTRODUCTION
On Indian Railways, for the safe movement of trains, signals have been provided
on all stations. Traffic department controls the operations of these signals. The
failure in operating a signal is made available to traffic department. This
information is then conveyed to Signal Department.
i. Wrong operation
ii. Choosing wrong sequence of operations
iii. Wrong reporting failure
iv. Delay in operating the signal gears
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i. Bursting of point
ii. Derailment of train
iii. Train accident
iv. Passing of signal in RED i.e. danger aspect
2. DATA LOGGER
The process of using a computer to collect data through sensor , analyze the data and
save the data is called data logging and the instrument used in this called data loggers.
Data logger is microprocessor-based system, which logs the information about the
relays, which are connected to the data logger . Data logger monitors and records all
activities and event in the signalling system of a railway station.
Data logger acts like a “black box”, which can scan, store and process the data for
generating various user-friendly reports. It is also knows as “event logger.”
With the help of data logger and the feedback given by the staff, actual position of
system can be verified. Adjusted parameters can be viewed.
It is a microprocessor based equipment and logs the events occurring in the signalling
function of a yard through the energized contact of the relays.
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Data logger can work as a single data logger for a particular RRI/PI.
I. Real cause of failure can be identified. Staff can not hide the cause.
II. Failure of intermittent nature can be identified in first attempt only. So staff time
can be saved as they observing such failure for its repetition for a long period.
For major detention of failure many times staffs are advised to observe faults
during round the clock..
III. Enquiry is easy in case of unusual/ dispute case.
IV. Failure restoration time can be reduced with the help available i.e. analog and
digital inputs.
Also suitable program can be prepare to check failure in the relay logic
of RRI/PI circuit on the basis of line sequence operation of relays for each
route setting /cancellation. The programmed information is displayed at any
point in the sequence failure, giving complete information of the circuit relay,
its circuit diagram sheet number and concerned fuse particulars. Other failure
like panel failure due to button relay stuck up/auto relay stuck up and power
sensing relay failure help can be prepared.
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V. Signalling system will be more reliable as many failures can be saved on checking
the analog inputs and taking the corrective measure on time.
VI. Timer setting is proper or not can be monitored. This monitoring can be done for
4 types of settings-
VII. Bobbing of signal/ track/ point/ crank handle - which cannot be seen by necked
eyes, is identified.
VIII. Preventive/ needless maintenance can be done. Following problems can be
identified
• Point operation-sluggish, if point is taking more than 8-10 sec./ Loose packing
by detecting the break of wkr1 relays.
• Point setting in more than one attempt than problem can be either due to
slackness in the track or signalling fittings or insufficient
voltage for the point motor to operate.
• Analog voltages-parameter sensing to detect the variation of values beyond
lower and upper limits of standard settings.
• Unusual reports which are very useful to analyze-late start of train, late
lowering of signal, more time taken by the driver in section, wrong operation,
more speed of train, bursting of points, signal passed at “on” etc.
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3. Operating conditions:
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Temperature : 0-50 c Power : 230v ac +10% 47-67 Hz
4.1 Digital
4.2 Analog
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Vi. After scanning, the data is processed and various reports can generated
by data logger or data can be updated to the computer.
VII. Now with the help of key board various functions as listed below can be
carried out, by viewing the necessary parameters/ details in the LCD
panel .
• setting of time
• page display
• status of digital signal
• status of analog
• fault q
• printer / buzzer
• temperature display
• change of password
Objectives:
To Receive & Process the raw data logged by the Data Logger & display the information
in user understandable format for Centralized Monitoring and Controlling of Data
Logger Network
To provide user friendly tools, for appropriate decission making by analyzing the
logged data .
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Purpose:
Data Loggers
Relay Huts
Modems
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1. Configuring Modules
Fault Entry
Track Editor
2. Processing Modules
NMDL
3. Analysing Modules
Reports
4. Utility Modules
Extract DB
VoltTimeP
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a. SSI Health
a. Train Charting
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4. FEP Status
6. LAN Status
1. Modem Reset
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2. SM Key Status
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Architecture:
Database
SWITCH
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I. Blanking of signals
II. Fusing of signals lamps
III. TPR bobbing
VI. Inter-slotting problems
V. Under wheel flashing of points
VI. Point, track circuit, route failure ,emergency cancellation of route
VII. Timer not properly set for 120 seconds.
VIII. Push button stuck
IX. Point failure- sluggish operation, loose packing .
To get the scenario of complete yard layout with the help of a simulated yard
environment reflecting on line and offline status of various signals such as signal
glowing, TPR occupation, track movement etc. This facility helps to know at
remote end .
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NMDL
Online Yard Simulation
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Extra Features:
Display of real time line occupancy and signal status of yards in a section
for Controller.
NMDL can act like an FEP and sends received data to a remote system through
E1 modems.
Instant SMS.
6.5 Reports
To get the offline reports of the status of various relays operating in the panel
stations with real time . To analyze the reports of routes, relays, log of entries,
faults and analog graphs, life of various equipments etc.
1. Reports
i. Digital
ii. Analog
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b. Relay Report
f. Chattering
g. Sequence Miss
h. Communication Report
i. Packet Information
l. Faults
i. Detailed Report
2. Graphs
a. Relay Operations
c. Communication
d. Duplication
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b. Log off events report for Relays / Channels involved in selected Fault
occurance .
2. Seperate indications for high lighting Chattering, Digital Stack card fail in Log
Off events report .
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Flashing of Signal, Point relays when they are not in required state.
Recording of Simulation
• Simulation with Actual Time option to process each record with time gap that
originally exist between two relay operations.
• Simulation with Fixed Time option to process each record with fixed time
interval.
• Speed Bar to manage the simulation speed (For Fixed Time option).
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7. Backup facility
This software which is in built in NMDL( network) management of data loggers) takes
the backup of data that is logged by data loggers automatically soon after the size of
database exceeds its limit( as specified by user) and stores it in permanent storage
devices like CD or ZIP drives.
1. Daily backup
2. Periodical backup
2. Gives bird's eye-view of all stations power & power equipment status at easy
monitoring-reduces MTTR
3. Long term data analysis of power supply & equipment status leads to actions for
increase of MTBF of power equipment.
2. PMS Application receives data through LAN from NMDL System.So, the LAN
Connectivity should established between the systems.
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2. Check whether windows Firewall is in off state or not. (in both the systems).
3. Verify the LAN connectivity between 2 Systems & Database connectivity with
the server.
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10.Installation practices
Interface is to be provided for user-defined fault logic so that user ( Railway) can
enter fault logic without necessitating help of supplier (Datalogger). This
provision is to be made in software at central monitoring unit. By doing this, the
user should be able to write length logic on his own choice.
Ex. ( a ↑), (b↑), (c↑), (d↓),(e↓), (f↑)-------say up to 25 relays. The exist software
should be able to execute these user defined logic in the same way as doing for
company defined fault logic.
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11. Maintenance
11.1 Daily check of data logger by ESM on DUTY
a. If LED’s status is different then reset the modem by pressing the reset
button.
b. If status of LED’s not changed then put off the modem supply, wait for
few minutes and put on the supply of modem.
c. If LED’s are still not blinking then repeat the position of LED’s to
sectional SI, TCI, SI-control and TCI test room.
d. Check the Data logger supply. RED and GREEN LED should glow.
e. Whenever such resetting required ESM must attend immediately.
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All Modules
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1 Install the CMU in a Dust free and Do not open Floppy’s/ CDs in the CMU
cool environment. without confirming that they are Virus
free.
2 Please assure that the system is Do not use the CMU for other software
running, with the NMDL software , like Signal failures entry / Signal incidence
round the clock. software/ Auto CAD etc as the system
setting required for NMDL Modules may
be disturbed.
3 Assure from time to time that the Do not install Games/Screen savers / wall
system has enough free space in the papers etc they may occupy maximum
‘c’ Drive RAM , disturbing the proper working of
NMDL Modules.
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