GT46AC Electrical

Systems
Locomotive Computers

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 AGENDA

Locomotive Computers

 Communication Network (CAN)

 FIRE Computer (display)
 EMDEC Computer (diesel motor control)
 CCBII Computer (air brake control)

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 CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK
(CAN or CAN Bus)

• CAN bus is a type of communication between

microprocessors
• Originated from automotive industry
• Each computer on CAN bus can send and receive
messages to/from others
• View the “heartbeat” (Hb) signals on FIRE of each
computer on the CAN bus
– Confirms all computers are talking to each other

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CAN bus Heartbeat Signals

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 Inverter Inverter Inverter
Rad Blwr1 Rad Blwr2 Truck Blwrs

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CONTROLLER AREA
NETWORK
(CAN or CAN Bus)

CAN Cable

EMDEC CAN Connection

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CONTROLLER AREA
NETWORK
(CAN or CAN Bus)

EM2000 Module Chassis

(Rear)

CAN Cables

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CAN bus Faults

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 FIRE
(FUNCTIONALLY INTEGRATED RAILROAD ELECTRONICS)

• Integration

• Operator Interface

• Manages
communications
between subsystems

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FIRE
• Consolidated
Functions:
• Speedometer
• Air brake setup
• Crew Alertness
• Cab Signaling
• End of Train
• Load Meter
• PCS Status
• Sanding Status
• Wheel Slip Status
• Event Recorder

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 FIRE Power
Supply
J1: Cab/Disp CB

J3: FIRE, TLR

J4: EOT,
Ethernet SW

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 PC Card Reader
• Green light flashes
during download
• Do not remove card until
download is finished

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DISPLAY
Alerter Operation

ALERT
ALERT
10

ALERT
25

Alerter countdown varies with locomotive speed

Alerter icon flashes when countdown reaches T-25 seconds
At T-20 seconds, alerter icon on steady and audio warning begins
At T-10 seconds, audio warning reaches maximum volume
At T-0 seconds, FIRE initiates a penalty brake application

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 Event Recorder
• The Event Recorder is an integral part of the FIRE computer
• Collects and records locomotive and operator data
• Data can be downloaded by PCMCIA Card or serial connection
• Backup memory stored in Crash Hardened Memory (CHM) Module
• Typical recorded events:
– Real time clock (Greenwich Mean Time) – Bell status
– Locomotive speed – Horn status
– Brake Pipe pressure – Direction
(Reverse/Forward)
– End of Train BP pressure and status
– Distance
– Independent Brake Cylinder pressure
– Locomotive ID number
– Throttle position
– Safety Signals.
– Dynamic Brake position (Set up and 0-74VDC)

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ER Download Port

• Auto download by
inserting PC Card
• Serial Download using
Wabtec Laptop SW
– Procedure details in
Operators and Service
Manuals

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 Electronic Fuel Gauge

• J1 To Left & Right

Side Display

• J3 To FIRE
Computer J1 J2 J3

• J2 Laptop
Connection Fuel Gauge Control Box

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 CM620

ADD-ON TO
BACK OF FIRE SCREEN

• Used for remote communication

– J11 – WLAN antenna
– J10 – GSM cellular antenna (Global providers)
– J9 – CDMA cellular antenna (North American providers)
• EMD Intellitrain system pulls all data through this module

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Train Line Router (TLR)
• Limited communication
between locos in consist
• Uses TL23 to send
Tractive Effort and
Braking Effort info
between FIRE
computers
• Driver selects “Consist
Monitor” on FIRE screen
to view status of trailing
locomotives

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FIRE
IPM
GPS
Fire Power +/- 15 VDC

Supply (FPS) Speakers

Download
Port
FC
(FIRE Computer)
Crash Hardened
PC Card Memory (CHM)
Reader

CAN

EMDEC EM2000 Blwr Inverters Fuel Gauge

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 Ground
Connection FIRE Screen Rear Connections

Fuel Gauge PC Card Reader

Speakers
PS2 Keyboard
(Dongle connection)

Power
Supply

CAN IPM GPS

Antenna
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 MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZATION

A B C D
March 15, 2010

DATE = March 15, 2010 = 03 15 10

A = 0 + 3 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 0 = 10 (use last digit)

B = 0 (last digit of year) Authorization Code for March 15, 2010

C = 5 (last digit of day)

0051
D = 1 (first digit of day)

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 Behind Maintenance Mode

• Set locomotive Date & Time

• Set locomotive unit number as displayed on FIRE

– Password required = FIRE spelled on standard phone keypad

• Check cellular/wifi connection status

• Manual download FIRE Event Log

• Manual download of Event Recorder

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 EMDEC
Electronic Control Modules (ECMs)
• Each ECM controls 8
cylinders
– Sender:
 Injectors 9 - 16
 Sensors
– Receiver:
 Injectors 1 – 8

 Passes info to
EM2000 via CAN bus

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 EMDEC

• Systems requires
24V power
• PS steps down
74V supply from
APC/Batt

Status Lights
24 Volt Power Supply

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 Interface Board
• Sends/Receives
command signals from
EM2000
• Engine shutdown request
• ECMON< input
• Communication port for
Laptop computer into
EMDEC computer
• Converts signals to
language of ECM’s

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 EMDEC
Electronic Unit Injector (EUI)

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 EMDEC Electronic Unit Injector (EUI)

Coil

PLUNGER

Poppet Valve

Needle valve begins to open:

2,000 – 2,400 psi

Needle Valve &

Final pressure: 16,000 – 18,000 psi
Spray Tip

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 Timing Sensors
• SRS – Synchronous
Reference Sensor
– 1 Pulse / 360°
– #1 Cylinder at TDC

• TRS – Timing Reference

Sensor
– 36 Pulses / 360°

• These sensors give

engine position and
speed

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 Performance Sensors
• Four sensors are used for calculating fuel injector operation:
– Fuel Pressure Sensor (FPS)
– Turbo Boost or Air box Pressure Sensor (TBS)
– Air box Temperature Sensor (ATS)
• EMDEC adjusts fueling rates based on these feedbacks
– Maximize economy
– Reduce emissions
• +5V supply sent to each sensor from Sender ECM
• Feedback returned to Sender ECM ranges from 0.5V – 4.5V
– Anything below or above, EMDEC deems sensor invalid, logs a fault
– EMDEC Guide provides graphs for voltage to pressure/temp conversions

Temperature sensor Fuel pressure sensor

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 Protective Sensors
• Five Sensors for monitoring of engine support systems:
– Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS)
– Oil Pressure Sensor (OPS)
– Coolant Pressure Sensor x 2 (CPS)
– Crankcase Pressure Detector (CCP) (or) Crankcase Pressure Sensor
(CCP)
• Detected system failures will cause engine shutdown (for locomotives) or
faults and warnings (for PM&I applications)
• Protective systems designed to react same as Governor system
• +5V supply sent to each sensor from Sender ECM
• Feedback returned to Sender ECM ranges from 0.5V – 4.5V
– Anything below or above, EMDEC deems sensor invalid, logs a fault
– EMDEC Guide provides graphs for voltage to pressure/temp conversions

WATER/OIL
PRESSURE SENSOR

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Sensors in a Box

• Newer Locos have

coolant pressure
sensors removed
from “In a Box” and
are located directly
on the water
manifolds.

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EMDEC LOAD CONTROL

TYPICAL FUEL MAPS

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EMDEC ENGINE RATIO SIGNAL (Engine R)

Low Horsepower:

Engine R > .87 and LR%MAX<100% Engine Problem

Engine R < .87 and LR%MAX=100% Excitation Problem
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CCB II Air Brake Computer

Electronic-Pneumatic Control Unit (EPCU)

• Fully compatible with 26L pneumatic systems
• Pneumatic backup operation in TRAIL
• Modules can be easily replaced
• Status LED’s and fault archives for easy diagnostics

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 CCB II Air Brake Computer

• Operator handles functionally same as 26L systems

• Electrical Rheostat sends position signals to
microprocessor
• Integrated Processing Module is “brains” of CCBII system
• Operator Lead/Trail & Cut-in/Cut-out setup through FIRE

Electronic Brake Valve Integrated Processing

Controller (EBV) Module (IPM)
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