Introduction to K Sets Flashcards
(17 cards)
Where are the K-Set Motor Alternators located?
On each trailer car, under No 2 end.
Where are the K-Set pantographs located?
Trailer cars, No 1 end.
Each motor car and associated trailer car remain permanently ________.
coupled
What is the Main Air Compressor protected by?
1500V fuse,
‘comp gov’ MCB
‘comp sync’ MCB.
The compressors will start when Main Reservoir pressure falls below ____ kpa, and stop when Main
Reservoir pressure reaches ____ kpa and is _____________ throughout the train.
The compressors will start when Main Reservoir pressure falls below 600 kpa, and stop when Main
Reservoir pressure reaches 800 kpa and is synchronised throughout the train.
What starts and stops the compressors depending if their pressure is below 600kpa or above 800kpa?
The Compressor Governor.
Where is the Compressor Governor Isolating Cock found?
Behind the Driver’s seat in a small cupboard.
Where is the compressed air from compressor stored?
Main Reservoir Tanks
Where are the main Reservoir tanks located?
No 2 end of Motor and Trailer cars.
Main Reservoir Air supplies these pieces of equipment:
- Pantographs
- Spring Parking Brakes
- Control Reservoirs
- Air bellows
- Whistle and wipers
- Brake Valve
- EP Brakes
What are the 3 Brake Controller operating positions?
- Release and running
- Full service range
- Emergency
What does the Brake Controller operate?
- EP braking system
2. Auto brakes
What is the EP brake comprised of?
- 7 step relay
- EP Converter unit
- Variable Load Valve
- Isolating Cocks
Compressed air from the Main Reservoir Pipe is reduced from ______ to ______ in the B6 _______ __________.
Compressed air from the Main Reservoir Pipe is reduced from 800kpa to 425kpa in the B6 Brake Stand.
Which 9 components are in the Brake Stand?
- EP _______ _______ _________ ______ __________
- P_____ Valve
- C_______ Valve
- E_______ Valve
- R______ Valve
- Equalising ________
- L_______ Magnet Valve
- DB___
- P____ W_____ M_________
- EP Brake Selector Switches and Cams
- Pilot Valve
- Charging Valve
- Emergency Valve
- Relay Valve
- Equalising Reservoir
- Lockout Magnet Valve
- DBCIC
- Pulse Width Modulator
The Brake Pipe operating pressure is ______.
The Brake Pipe operating pressure is 425kpa.
Where is the Trip Gear located?
Driver’s side axle box, No 8 wheel, No 2 end of the motor car.
