Xtrap Revision

Question 1

When in position 1 of EMS what must drivers be aware of?

Answer 1

Holding brake is OFF
Train could roll if in coast

Question 2

What would be the effect on the train if the Trip wasn’t set?

Answer 2

Safety Loop would be Open, EMY brakes applied

Question 3

What light does not illuminate when you do a lamps test?

Answer 3

MAD button

Question 4

What would a driver do if low voltage was found?

Answer 4

Check battery iso switch (do not touch)

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Traction control Unit ?

Answer 5

It controls powering & ED braking

Question 6

What energises the permanent low voltage line?

Answer 6

Batteries

Question 7

What is the difference between prepared low voltage cab- operative and prepared low voltage?

Answer 7

Cab operative = keys in, everything functions

Prepared low voltage = in service retention mode

Question 8

What settings are kept in service retention mode when the key is removed ?

Answer 8

Train remains prepared
Panto remains raised
Settings of cab in service are retained

MARKER LIGHTS
DOORS &
SALOON LIGHTS will retain same settings as prior to key removal

Question 9

Can a driver reinstate isolated batteries ?

Answer 9

No
Call fleet

Question 10

What happens if safety loop is de energised?

Answer 10

EMERGENCY brake will apply

Question 11

What indications would a driver get of the Safety Loop was de-energised?

Answer 11

EMY brakes applied status light
Emergency brake cylinder pressure (210)

Question 12

List 9 things that can open the safety loop?

Answer 12

MR below 580
BP below 300 (rescuing)
Trip
Hand/ foot
Auto vigilance
Vicers
Loss of 110vDC
MC to EMERGENCY
ESB
2 keys in at the same time
23Q1
23Q2

Question 13

What is the safety loop rescue switch for?

Answer 13

To allow a trickle charge to the batteries from a rescuing xtrap

Question 14

What indications would you get in the driver’s cab the DER had been pulled?

Answer 14

-FDCL
- DOOR EMERGENCY HANDLE ACTIVATED
(status light on)
- Flashing red ANS button
- DDU tone
- CCTV will display image of area

*Doors can freely open or close manually
* traction whilst in running

Question 15

If there was an issue with the speed threshold, how do you override it?

Answer 15

Tacho bypass to bypass it

Question 16

How do air compressors work together?

Answer 16

Both work when MR is below 650 until reading 750 kPa

Question 17

Main Res charges the aux res for what purpose?

Answer 17

EP (friction brakes)

Question 18

What are the driver’s responsibilities in regards to Aux panel for a mainline prep?

Answer 18

Check the leading and trailing panels

Question 19

What Braking SYSTEMS do Xtrapolis trains have?

Answer 19

Service
Holding
Emergency
Spring Park Brakes

Question 20

What types of braking are used for the service brake?

Answer 20

ED & EP

Question 21

When does a holding brake apply & release?

Answer 21

Applies under 0.5 and releases as soon as you pull for power

Question 22

When is the EMY brake activated?

Answer 22

EMY pos of MC handle
Safety Loop opening

Question 23

How long do you wait after pressing the stable button for pantos to lower?

Answer 23

Check voltage presence status indicator

Question 24

What can cause a FDCL?

Answer 24

• saloon door failing to prove closed & locked
• any fault within the door system & associated train cable connections
• coupler fault after uncoupling
• a DER being activated

Question 25

Can a train get traction once it has come to a stand with a FDCL?

Answer 25

No it must be rectified or the door loop bypass key switch must be isolated

Question 26

If a DER has been activated due to a door fault what must a driver do?

Answer 26

Isolate the door once closed, and report according to the FMP

If it was due to passenger pulling it, we reset the DER by turning the lug horizontally using the tri key

Question 27

When pantos lower buttons have been pushed in how long do we wait for them to lower?

Answer 27

10 seconds

Question 28

When we press the stable button, how long must we wait before removing the controller key?

Answer 28

5 seconds

Question 29

Which cab are functionality tests started from?

Answer 29

Trailing motor

Question 30

From which cab do we start panto test?

Answer 30

Trailing motor

Question 31

What is a Modified full cab Inspection and when is it required?

Answer 31

Only required on a Pre-movement/ Revenue prep.

Only required to check the FAULT & Status panel & do a lamps & a whistle test instead of full cab inspection.

Question 32

What will occur when a DER is activated?

Answer 32

-The Doors Close (Blue) will flash
- the door can be manually opened or closed
- traction power will still be available while in running until train is stopped
- CCTV will display an image of that area
The ANSW RED button on drivers console will flash
- the DOOR EMY HANDLE ACTIVATED status light will illuminate

Question 33

When is a Modified Cab Inspection required?

Answer 33

Only for Pre-movement/ Revenue preps

Question 34

What are the Modified full cab inspections tests that are required on a pre - movement/ revenue prep?

Answer 34

Brake
Hand / foot Pilot valves
EMS
Safety Loop
Emergency Auto-Vigilance
Trip Test - only if entering the Mainline

(No VICERS or Traction test)

Question 35

What must we remembered to do before entering the trailing cab before stabling it?

Answer 35

We are IN CLEAR of any adjoining roads or sidings

Red marker lights

No obvious damage to rear

Question 36

How do we lower pantos during stabling?

Answer 36

Insert key
Check EMY pressure & EMY Brake app indicator light is on
Press STABLE
check High Voltage indicator light extinguish
Once 1 or more Pant light 💡 on WAIT 5 sec & THEN remove key
Check pantos down
Exit B side
Contact fleet (siding no. Motor no.
Submit any TMMs

Question 37

How long do tail lights and EMY lights remain on after stabling?

Answer 37

15 mins on all cars