MICROPROCESSOR FOR LHB COACHES :

RDSO Specification:RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC/0139-2009 REV.1

In response to the Indian Railway need for advance technology we achieved a majo
r break through in developing Microprocessor Controller Unit for LHB Coaches. Ma
in important feature is that its software will record the digital and analogue i
nputs of the system and deliver it processed to the application software. Simila
rly it shall select the system output according to the logic of the application
software. The system software shall also perform the functions for control of th
e servicing interface, control of the logged faults and a detailed self testing
process of the microprocessor controller during starting and functioning of the
system.
Salient Features
Servo-Motor controlled fresh air dampers for automatic pre-cooling/ pre-heating.
Micro-processor Controller (with RS232) with fault diagnostics and Data Acquisit
ion system
Motors protected with Thermal switches for better life.
Humidity Control through Hygrostat.
Automatic Temperature setting based on ambient and switch over to Pre-cooling /
Heating mode.

System Description
The Microprocessor Controller consists of one Control Unit and one Display Unit.
Control Unit monitors and controls the sub systems of two RMPUs by sensing diffe
rent temperatures like Return-Air temperature, Fresh-Air temperature, Supply-Air
temperature and Humidity of the Return-Air etc. by means of various sensors fit
ted in RMPUs.
It also continuously monitors the health of RMPUs and the log of events is stored
in Event Recording System , while the list of faults are stored in Fault Storage S
ystem . The Events & Faults stored in memory can be downloaded through USB port by i
nserting the USB drive. The health status of the subsystems are also displayed b
y the glowing LEDs provided on the Control Unit.
Display Unit, as a part of the Microprocessor Controller, consists of a graphical
LCD and few navigation keys. It is used to display Date, Time, Coach Number, RMP
U Number and Make, Status of the RMPU s sub-systems, various temperature set point
s etc. It enables to change the defaults settings of the above mentioned paramete
rs through navigation keys. The messages displayed on the Display Unit are under
the control of Control Unit.
The communication between the Control Unit and Display Unit is through an RS-232
port. RS-485 Communication Port is also provided for GSM/GPRS connectivity for c
entralized control, as a future requirement.
Specifications
Parameter
Operating Voltage
Digital Inputs
Input Voltage

 Type of Switching
Digital Outputs
Switching Voltage
Switching Current
Type of switching
Number of Analog Input Sensors
Analog Inputs (Current loop)
Measuring Signal
Type of switching
Maximum load
Communication between Control and Display Units
Size (LxDxH) in mm
Case Material
Mounting
OperatingUnit
Control
Temperature
/ Display Unit
110 V +/- 30% DC / AC
22 nos.
110VAC/DC
Opto-isolated
20
250VAC max.
1A (max.) at 100VDC.
Relay contacts (normally
7
8
4 20mA.
Current loop.
700 ohms.
RS 232
Control Unit 330 x 70 x
Display Unit 230 x 27 x
CRCA Sheet with RAL 7035
Panel Mounting
-20 to +70C

open contacts).

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