GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

Maintenance Handbook on
Block Proving By Axle Counter using
UFSBI

End Users: SSEs/JEs & Signal Maintainers

CAMTECH/S/PROJ/2020-21/SP11/1.0
March 2021

INDIAN RAILWAYS
Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology
Maharajpur, Gwalior (M.P.) Pin Code – 474 005
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Maintenance Handbook on
Block Proving By Axle Counter using
UFSBI
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March 2021
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Foreword

Railway Signalling has come a long way from Mechanical Signalling, Electro-
Mechanical Signalling to present day Electronics, Communications and
software based Signalling. Block working is an integrated part of Railway
Signalling and this area is also not untouched with regard to modernisation.
Application of Universal Failsafe Block Interface (UFSBI) in Block Working
has improved the safety of operation and eliminated some inherent problems of
conventional system like generally present noise in the transmission system. Its
user friendly and non-cooperative features make its operation smooth for
operating personnel.

As Block Proving by Axle Counter using UFSBI is being installed at a large

number of stations on Indian Railways, CAMTECH has issued this maintenance
handbook for SSEs/JEs and Signal Maintainers to help them in maintaining the
system. The information given in this handbook is compiled in an easy to
understand steps.

I hope that this handbook will be helpful to Signal personnel of Indian Railways
in enhancing their knowledge. I wish them all the success.

CAMTECH Gwalior Jitendra Singh

Principal Executive Director
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Preface

The Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) has applications in Automatic
Signalling, IBS, Gate and slot transfer to reduce the number of copper
conductors. The UFSBI system acts as a failsafe multiplexer for communicating
the commands from one block panel to other in Block Proving by Axle Counter
(BPAC). It has applications in all types of single line and double line block
instruments. Further improvements like provision of Electronic Logic Block
Module (EBLM) for avoiding use of relays in UFSBI cubicle has also been
done.

CAMTECH has prepared this maintenance handbook for SSEs, JEs and Signal
Maintainers maintaining BPAC system using UFSBI in their section. For quick
reference, Maintenance guidelines, Troubleshooting and Pre-commissioning
check lists for systems of RDSO approved manufacturers have been
incorporated in the maintenance handbook.

We are sincerely thankful to Signal Directorate RDSO, M/s Webfil Ltd.,

Kolkata and M/s Deltron Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, who helped
us in preparing this handbook. Since technological upgradation and learning is a
continuous process, you may feel the need for some addition/modification in
this handbook. If so, please give your comments on email address
dirsntcamtech@gmail.com or write to us at Indian Railways Centre for
Advanced Maintenance Technology, In front of Adityaz Hotel, Airport Road,
Near DD Nagar, Maharajpur, Gwalior (M.P.) 474005.

CAMTECH Gwalior Dinesh Kumar Kalame

Date: Director (S&T)
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Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................................ iv
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... vi
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. viii
Issue of correction slips .......................................................................................................................... x
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................... xi
Our Objective ........................................................................................................................................ xii
CAMTECH Publications......................................................................................................................... xiii
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................xiv
List of Tables ......................................................................................................................................... xv
Chapter I ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) ......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Block Proving By Axle Counter (BPAC) using UFSBI ............................................................ 2
Chapter II ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Block Proving By Axle Counter using UFSBI –Webfil Make ............................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Sub systems of BPAC with UFSBI............................................................................................ 5
2.3 Salient features .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 UFSBI Cubicle ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Cable requirements ................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Power Supply arrangement..................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Relay Rack & Signalling Relays .......................................................................................... 10
2.8 Description of Modules ............................................................................................................. 17
2.9 Troubleshooting through Alarm display .................................................................................... 27
2.10 Do’s & Don’ts ........................................................................................................................... 32
Annexure I – Details of Quad Cable Connection.............................................................................. 33
Annexure II ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Pre installation check-list for BPAC (As per IRS:S 105/2012 Ver. 0) ............................................. 37
Annexure III ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Pre-commissioning Check List for BPAC (Single Line) (As per IRS:S 105/2012 Ver. 0) .............. 38
Annexure IV...................................................................................................................................... 40
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Pre-commissioning Check List for BPAC (Double Line) (As per IRS:S 105/2012 Ver. 0) ............. 40
Chapter III ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Block Proving By Axle Counter using UFSBI -Deltron ....................................................................... 42
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 42
3.2 Subsystems of Deltron UFSBI ................................................................................................ 42
3.3 UFSBI Address Configuration Jumpers ..................................................................................... 53
3.4 Relay Rack & Signalling Relays ............................................................................................. 54
3.5 Block Proving with Axle counter –Single Line Block Panel ................................................... 58
3.6 Block Proving with Axle counter –Double Line Block Panel ............................................. 59
3.7 Installation pre-requisites of UFSBI ........................................................................................ 61
3.8 Improvements in UFSBI ............................................................................................................ 62
3.9 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 63
3.10 Do’s & Don’ts ........................................................................................................................... 65
3.11 Error code list & recommended actions ............................................................................... 66
Annexure V ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Pre-commissioning Check List for Deltron BPAC using UFSBI & SSDAC ................................... 81
References ............................................................................................................................................ 88
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Issue of correction slips

The correction slips to be issued in future for this report will be numbered as follows:

CAMTECH/S/PROJ/2020-21/SP11/1.0# XX date .......

Where “XX” is the serial number of the concerned correction slip (starting from 01
onwards).
CORRECTION SLIPS ISSUED

Sr. No. of Date of issue Page no. and Item Remarks

Correction No. modified
Slip
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Disclaimer

It is clarified that the information given in this handbook does not

supersede any existing provisions laid down in the Signal
Engineering Manual, Railway Board and RDSO publications. This
document is not statuary and instructions given are for the purpose
of guidance only. If at any point contradiction is observed, then
Signal Engineering Manual, Telecom Engineering Manual Railway
Board/RDSO guidelines may be referred or prevalent Zonal
Railways instructions may be followed.
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Our Objective

To upgrade Maintenance Technologies and Methodologies and achieve

improvement in Productivity and Performance of all Railway assets and
manpower which inter-alia would cover Reliability, Availability and
Utilisation.

If you have any suggestion & any specific comments, please write to us:
Contact person : Director (Signal & Telecommunication)
Postal Address : Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology,
Maharajpur, Gwalior (M.P.) Pin Code – 474 005
Phone : 0751 - 2470185
Fax : 0751 – 2470841
Email : dirsntcamtech@gmail.com
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CAMTECH Publications

CAMTECH is continuing its efforts in the documentation and up-gradation of information on

maintenance practices of Signalling & Telecom assets. Over the years a large number of
publications on Signalling & Telecom subjects have been prepared in the form of handbooks,
pocket books, pamphlets and video films. These publications have been uploaded on the
internet as well as railnet.
For downloading these publications
On Internet:
Visit www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in
Go to Directorates → CAMTECH Gwalior → Other Important links → Publications for
download - S&T Engineering
or click on link
https://rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,17,6313,6321,6326

On Railnet:
Visit RDSO website at 10.100.2.19
Go to Directorates → CAMTECH → Publications → S&T Engineering
Or click on the link
http://10.100.2.19/camtech/Publications/CAMTECH%20Publications%20Online/SntPub.htm

A limited number of publications in hard copy are also available in CAMTECH library which
can be got issued by deputing staff with official letter from controllong officer. The letter
should be addressed to Director (S&T), CAMTECH, Gwalior.
For any further information regarding publications please contact:
Director (S&T) – 0751-2470185 (O)(BSNL)
SSE/Signal - 7024141046 (CUG)
Or
Email at dirsntcamtech@gmail.com
Or
FAX to 0751-2470841 (BSNL)
Or
Write at
Director (S&T)
Indian Railways Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology,
In front of Hotel Adityaz, Airport Road, Maharajpur,
Gwalior (M.P.) 474005
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Front view of Webfil UFSBI cubicle for Single Line ................................................................... 7
Figure 2: Front view of Webfil UFSBI Equipment for Double Line ........................................................... 8
Figure 3: Power Supply Unit Module..................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4: System Module....................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 5: Communication Driver ........................................................................................................... 19
Figure 6: Relay Input Module ................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 7: Relay Output Module ............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 8: Relay Feedback Module ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 9: Display & Reset Panel front view ........................................................................................... 23
Figure 10: Alarm Extender Module front view ...................................................................................... 24
Figure 11: Alarm Panel for SM .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 12: Block level interconnection diagram (Single Line) ............................................................... 35
Figure 13: Block Level interconnection diagram Double Line ............................................................... 36
Figure 14: Deltron UFSBI Cubicle front view ......................................................................................... 42
Figure 15: Deltron UFSBI Cubicle rear view ........................................................................................... 43
Figure 16: DC-DC Converter front view ................................................................................................. 44
Figure 17: DC-DC Converter rear view .................................................................................................. 44
Figure 18 : UFSBI Digital System ........................................................................................................... 46
Figure 19: Sensing of relays by Input Cards .......................................................................................... 47
Figure 20: Function of CPU & CC Cards ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 21: Function of Output Card....................................................................................................... 48
Figure 22: Modem Front and Rear views .............................................................................................. 49
Figure 23 : Modem Power connection .................................................................................................. 49
Figure 24 : Modem to Motherboard data connection .......................................................................... 49
Figure 25 : Modem to TX & Rx terminals .............................................................................................. 50
Figure 26 : Modem to Modem interconnection between two UFSBI on Voice channel of OFC ............ 50
Figure 27 : Connectivity between two modems through copper conductor of quad cable .................. 50
Figure 28 : Reset Box Front & Rear views ............................................................................................. 50
Figure 29: UFSBI Alarm Panel Front & Rear view.................................................................................. 52
Figure 30: Pattern of Address Configuration Jumpers .......................................................................... 53
Figure 31: BPAC Single Line Block Panel ............................................................................................... 58
Figure 32: Block Panel front view .......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 33: Block Panel front view .......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 34: BPAC Double Line Block Panel .............................................................................................. 59
Figure 35: Provision of EBLM in UFSBI application ............................................................................... 62
Figure 36 :Flowchart for Rectification of Communication link failure Deltron make UFSBI ................. 77
Figure 37: Block Proving with Single Section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI for Single Line .................. 78
Figure 38 :Block Proving with Single Section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI for Double Line ................ 80
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List of Tables

Table 1: BPAC (Block Panel & UFSBI) RDSO/SPN/188/2004 4

Table 2: Description of Relays for BPAC with UFSBI on Single Line 11
Table 3: Description of Relays for BPAC with UFSBI on Double Line 14
Table 4: Fault codes of Webfil UFSBI 27
Table 13: Colour scheme of PE insulated Quads 34
Table 5: Inputs & Outputs of DC-DC Converter 44
Table 6:Block Proving with Axle Counter : Relay disposition for Single Line 54
Table 7:Block Proving with Axle Counter : Relay disposition for Double Line 54
Table 8: Relays Description 55
Table 9 : Single Line Block Panel Indications & Controls 58
Table 10: Double Line Block Panel Indications & Controls 60
Table 11: Maintenance Schedule for UFSBI 64
Table 12: Error code list & Recommended actions for Block Working With UFSBI & DAC(Deltron) in
case of Faults/ Errors 67

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Chapter I
Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI)
1.1 Introduction
Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) is used as a Block Interface to Conventional
Block Instruments. UFSBI conforms to IRS specification No.S104/2012. It has wide
applications as a 16 I/O Fail-Safe MUX to reduce the dependency on copper conductors.
UFSBI is a 2 out of 3 fail-safe (SIL-4) multiplexer capable of exchanging 16 relay states
simultaneously over each direction between two locations separated by a distance but
connected over Quad -Cable, OFC or Radio.

System description
The UFSBI system acts as multiplexer for communicating the commands from one
block panel to other in a fail safe manner to transfer block instrument signals (DC and
analog FM signals converted to status) to the other end. The communication is in full
duplex mode. The medium of communication is digital channels of Optical fiber,
Copper cable or Microwave radio (Through RS232 Serial Port). The MUX with its
accessories, Interlocking relays and power supply are housed in a cubicle called UFSBI
cubicle. .

Salient features
(a). The equipment is capable of driving safety signalling relays conforming to
specification BRS:930 (Q series relays).
(b). The equipment is capable of working on Quad cable as per TC 30/97 as well as
Voice/Data Channel provided over Optical Fibre. The coding of signal
transmission takes care of types of noise generally encountered in the transmission
system and ensures safety of operation.
(c). Each equipment in the section has a unique address, which can be set through
back-panel jumpers.
(d). The information exchanged between the pair of the interface equipment
contains the source & destination address.

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(e). Wrongly addressed information packets are promptly rejected by the system and
frequent receipt of such packets is detected as link failure by the system.
(f). The telephone will work on a separate voice channel.
(g). The system works on 24V DC + 20% - 10%.
(h). A push button is provided for resetting UFSBI inside the cubicle on a reset box.
The resetting system is provided with a veeder counter to count the number of reset
action.

Applications of UFSBI
The various applications of UFSBI as approved by RDSO are given below:-

1. As a Fail-safe Signal Interface for the following Block Instruments to work on OFC /
Microwave.

(i). SGE Double Line Block Instrument.

(ii). NEALS Ball Token (NBT) single Line Block Instrument

(iii). DIODO TLBI Single Line Block Instrument

(iv). Token Less Push Button type Block Instrument.

2. As a Fail-safe Mux in Block Proving with Axle Counter (As Per IRS S:105/2012).

3. As a 16 I/O MUX used for relay state transfer in ABS / IBS / Gate / Slot transfer
application to reduce the number of copper conductors.

1.2 Block Proving By Axle Counter (BPAC) using UFSBI

Block Proving with Axle Counter Using UFSBI conforms to specification IRS S: 105/2012.

In this application, the UFSBI is an integral part of the Block Instrument.

The number of UFSBI I/O used for this application is 7.

Salient features
 It is a non-co-operative, user-friendly push button type Block Instrument capable of
providing the last vehicle detection in both single & double line sections.
 The Block Panel provided, offers audio-visual indications for all vital information.
 The interlocking circuits and input/output through Q-series relays provide galvanic
isolation, making the system suitable in both RE & Non- RE sections.

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 The system is media independent i.e. it works on Copper cable, OFC or microwave
without hampering the fail-safety of the operation.
 The system is triple modular redundant which means increase in availability. This
system also holds the final status using latch relays so that during Power supply or any
failure it remains in last operating state.
 The total system (Including UFSBI, Axle Counter and Telephone) can work on Dark
Fibre also. 3 cores (out of 24 Cores) are needed for Single Line and 4 cores for double
line Block operation. Hence it requires no STM or Primary Multiplexers.
 Uses Axle Counter for Block Occupied / Free verification & Last Vehicle Check.

Working principle
 The trains are worked on Absolute Block system.
 Each block section is provided with an Axle Counter to verify the occupation or
clearance of block section and indicated on Block Panel.
 It is not possible to take Last Stop Signal to ‘OFF’ unless “LINE CLEAR” has been
obtained from the station in advance.
 It is not possible to take “LINE CLEAR” unless block section and an adequate
distance beyond first stop signal of station in advance is clear of trains.
 The Last Stop Signal assumes ‘ON’ aspect automatically on entry of train into block
section and retains this ‘ON’ position, till a fresh “LINE CLEAR” is obtained.
 Block section automatically shows “TRAIN ON LINE” on block panel when a train
enters into the block section on “LINE CLEAR”.
 Audio – Visual alarms for Train entry/exit, to/ from block section are provided and
are to be acknowledged.
 “LINE CLOSE” feature is automatic after complete arrival of train.
 “LINE CLEAR” cannot be taken without taking consent of receiving station.
 “LINE CLEAR” cancellation is Co-operative.

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Table 1: BPAC (Block Panel & UFSBI) RDSO/SPN/188/2004

BPAC (BLOCK PANEL & UFSBI) RDSO/SPN/188/2004

BLOCK OPERATION Push Button Type

Copper 6-Quad Cable / Voice channel of P-Mux /

BLOCK MEDIA
Microwave / E1/ Dark Fibre

Fail-safe Digital Communication at 2400 bps.

BLOCK COMMUNICATION
Optional Media fall-back with Auto Media C/O

Upto 25 Km (typically) on 6Q-Cable

BLOCK LENGTH Upto 50 Km typically on OFC

Upto 30 Km typically on mW Radio

RE COMPATIBILITY Workable in RE area

TIME FOR TAKING LINE

1-2 sec. (max.)
CLEAR, TOL & LINE CLOSE

LAST VEHICLE VERIFICATION

Automatic (Auto TOL & Auto Line Close)
& LINE CLOSE

OPERATOR INVOLVEMENT
Only once ( for taking Line Clear)
PER TRAIN MOVEMENT

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Chapter II
Block Proving By Axle Counter using
UFSBI –Webfil Make
2.1 Introduction
Webil make BPAC using UFSBI consists of Triple redundant hardware at all levels with
2/3 decision logic for safety and availability. All input-output connections are optically
and/or galvanically isolated to eliminate ground noise and earth faults. It consists of 16-
digit dot-matrix alpha-numeric display for user friendly man-machine interface.

2.2 Sub systems of BPAC with UFSBI

The system is a Block Proving system and it works with other subsystems mentioned
below:
(i) Universal Fail Safe Block Interface
(ii) Block Panel
(iii) Single section Digital Axle Counter
(iv) Block Telephone
(v) Quad Cable or Voice channel on OFC
(vi) Battery Set
(vii) Battery Charger / IPS module
(viii) Relay rack with relays

2.3 Salient features

The BPAC is of 2 out of 3 hardware architecture with implementations of the fail safety
principles. It complies with the CENELEC standards and conforming to Safety Integrity
Level - 4 (SIL-4).
The system incorporates auto features and eliminates manual co-operations from other end
for
(i). Line Clear operation.
(ii). Emergency cancellation at the receiving station.
(iii). Automatic Train On Line.
(iv). Automatic Line Close after sequence proved at receiving end.
(v). Simplified Block Back / Block Forward Operations.

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(vi). Cooperative Cancellation.

(vii). Line Clear Blocking Key (LCB Key) to prevent automatic granting of
Line Clear.
(viii). Station Master Key (SM Key) to prevent unauthorized panel operations.
(ix). Data logger connectivity.
(x). Communication media: (1 pair cable in quad or on voice channel in
OFC.
(xi). Block bell and telephone on separate pair of quad or voice channel of
OFC.

2.4 UFSBI Cubicle

The UFSBI cubicle consists of following modules:

 Alarm Extender Module

 Display & Reset Panel
 Power Supply unit -2 Nos.
 Communication Driver -1 No.
 System Module – 3 Nos. (Sys A, Sys B, Sys C)
 Relay Input Module -2 Nos. (I/P A, I/P B)
 Relay Feedback Module-2 Nos. (F/P A, F/P B)
 Relay Output Module-2 Nos. (O/P A, O/P B)

Sealing arrangement with double locking is provided at the back door of the panel.

Faceplate of the Block Panel is covered with transparent acrylic sheet of 4mm thickness.

Front views of UFSBI Panels for Single Line and Double Line are given on next page:

Figure 1 & Figure 2

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Figure 1: Front view of Webfil UFSBI cubicle for Single Line

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Figure 2: Front view of Webfil UFSBI Equipment for Double Line

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2.5 Cable requirements

Quad Cable or Voice channel

For Single Line:

 SSDAC of Station A to SSDAC of Station B – Voice Channel 2 wire in OFC or

½ quad
 Digital MUX UFSBI of Station A to Digital MUX of Station B – Voice Channel
4 wire in OFC or 1 quad.
 For Telephone communication from Station A to Station B - Voice Channel 2
wire in OFC or ½ quad

Hence total requirement - 2 quad or 3 voice channels (1 no. 4 wire & 2 nos. 2 wire) in
OFC

For Double Line:

 DN SSDAC of Station A to DN SSDAC of Station B – Voice Channel 2 wire in

OFC or ½ quad
 UP SSDAC of Station A to UP SSDAC of Station B – Voice Channel 2 wire in
OFC or ½ quad
 Digital MUX UFSBI of Station A to Digital MUX of Station B – Voice Channel 4
wire in OFC or 1 quad.
 For Telephone communication from Station A to Station B - Voice Channel 2 wire
in OFC or ½ quad

Hence total requirement - 2 ½ quad or 4 voice channels (1 no. 4 wire & 3 nos. 2 wire) in
OFC

Specification:

 Cables shall be as per specification TC 30/97 or latest.

 S/N ratio: At least 20dB
 Attenuation 0-3dB (at 1 KHz )

For connecting BPAC to the optical mux

 0.9mm / 600 ohms telephone cable without joints.

 56/0.3mm copper wire for power input.
(Length as per distance between battery charger or IPS room to BPAC cubicle.)

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2.6 Power Supply arrangement

There should be
 Separate power supply for Block Panel, UFSBI & relays
 Separate power supply for Digital Axle Counter
 Separate power supply for Block Telephone

Battery Set
The Block Proving with Axle Counter system comprising of Block Panel, Universal Fail
Safe Block Interface and the relays work on 24 V D.C. with a maximum current
consumption of 5A.
Good quality 24V 80AH battery with low internal resistance should be used for BPAC.
BPAC battery should not be shared with any other gear or any other adjacent BPAC. Battery
Voltage should not exceed the range: 21.6 to 28.8V DC.

Battery Charger / Module of IPS

The charger will be as per IRS S-86 / 2000 to cater 5A/24V DC load.

The IPS module as per RDSO SPN 165/2004 to cater 5A/24V DC load. Normal voltage:

24V/5A (-10% to + 20%) at the output voltage at following 2 condition must be within
21.6V to 28.8V.

 Charger ON & BPAC ON.

 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & BPAC ON.
(Note: The output voltage must be measured at the terminals of DC-DC converter input).

2.7 Relay Rack & Signalling Relays

All the relays used as per the circuit diagram are of RDSO approved make. Relay rack is
housed inside the same UFSBI cabinet. The Electronic Fail Safe Timer (IRS: S
61/2000) is micro controller based. Description of Relays is given on next page.

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Table 2: Description of Relays for BPAC with UFSBI on Single Line

Sr Type of Relay and
Relay normal status Description
No.
TRAIN GOING TO Relay.
Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at
QL1 (11F,4B) train sending station.
01 TGTR
DROP Normalizes when station in advance sets to
LINECLOSED after train arrival or
cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
TRAIN COMING FROM Relay.
Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR
QL1 (11F,4B)
02 TCFR enquiry from train sending station.
DROP Normalizes after complete train arrival or
cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL
CONTROL Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up when LINE CLEAR is available and
03 ASCR necessary controls corresponding to the operation
DROP
are reversed by the SM.
Drops if either entry of Train in Block Section
or withdrawal of any SM control.
TRAIN GOING TO CODE Relay.
Picks up at train sending station pressing of buttons
QN1 (8F,8B) for LINE CLEAR enquiry.
04 TGTXR
DROP Drops when train sending station releases button of
LINE CLEAR enquiry or picking up of
TGTR whichever is earlier.
TRAIN COMING FROM CODE
RECEIVE Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry
05 TCFXR from train sending station.
DROP
Drops when station in rear releases Buttons for
LINE CLEAR enquiry or TGTR picks up
whichever is earlier.
TRAIN GOING TO CODE
RECEIVE
QN1 (8F,8B) Relay.
06 TGTYR
DROP Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train
sending station.
Drops if either entry of train in Block Section or
cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
TIMER MATURE REPEATER Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up on maturity of Timer for cancellation.
07 120 JPR
DROP Drops when Block status set to LINE CLOSED.
QN1 (8F,8B) BELL PUSH BUTTON Relay.
08 BPNR Picks up on pressing of BELL push button with
DROP SM’s key IN, else drops.
QN1 (8F,8B) TRAIN GOING TO BUTTON Relay.
09 TGTNR Picks up on pressing of TRAIN GOING TO
DROP push button else drops.
QN1 (8F,8B) CANCEL BUTTON Relay.
10 CNR Picks up on pressing of CANCEL push button
DROP else drops.

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Type of Relay and

Sr
Relay normal status Description
No.

11 QN1 (8F,8B) FLASH CONTROLLER Relay No.1

FR1 DROP

QN1 (8F,8B) FLASH CONTROLLER Relay No.2

12 FR2 DROP

TRAIN ARRIVAL FIRST Relay.

Picks up when control of Reception Signal is
QNA1 (8F,8B)
13 TAR 1 Reverse and HSAT occupied by train and HSBT
DROP
clear.
Drops when AT clear with a delay.
TRAIN ARRIVAL SECOND Relay.
Picks up when control on Reception Signal is
14 QN1 (8F,8B) Reverse and HSAT clear and HSBT occupied by
TAR 2
DROP the train.
Drops when block status set to LINE CLOSED.
CANCEL Relay.
Picks up at train Receiving station on initiation of
QN1 (8F,8B) cancellation provided all controls pertaining to
15 CAR
DROP Advance Starter and Reception
Signal/Signals & Signals controlled by them are at
Normal at both the stations.
BLOCK TRACK STICK Relay.
Picks up when Block status is LINE CLOSED and
QN1 (8F,8B) Block track is clear.
16 BTSR Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases…
PICK UP
(a) Entry of train in Block Section.
(b) Cancellation.
BLOCK SECTION TRACK Relay of
Dispatch Line.
QNA1 (8F,8B)
17 AZTR Drops in the under mentioned case:-
PICK UP
(a) Entry of train in the Block Section
(b) Failure of Axle Counter.
ADVANCE STARTER
SIGNAL NORMAL
QN1 (8F,8B) CHECKING REPEATER
18 TGTZR Relay.
PICK UP
Picks up to repeat LINE CLOSED condition at train
receiving station after arrival of train or
after a LINE CLEAR cancellation has been
initiated, else drops.
Electronic Time Timer unit for cancellation time of 120 seconds.
19 120 EJ Delay unit (Fail Safe)

FIRST TRACK FOR DIRECTION

20 QNA1 (8F,8B) PROVING REPEATER Relay.
HSATPR
PICK UP Picks up when HSAT Track circuit is vacant else
drops.
SECOND TRACK FOR DIRECTION
21 QNA1 (8F,8B) PROVING REPEATER Relay.
HSBTPR
PICK UP Picks up when HSBT Track circuit is vacant
else drops.

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Type of Relay and

Sr
Relay normal status Description
No.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL
22 QNA1 (8F,8B) NORMAL CHECKING Relay.
ASGNCR
PICK UP Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all
its controls are NORMAL, else DROP.
RECEPTION SIGNAL NORMAL
23 QNA1 (8F,8B) CHECKING Relay.
HSGNCR
PICK UP Picks up when reception signal/signals and all its
controls are at Normal else drop.
TRAIN COMING FROM CANCEL
QN1 (8F,8B) Relay.- Picks up at receiving station when
24 TCFCR
PICK UP CANCEL CO OP button is pressed at sending
station else drops.
TRAIN COMING FROM normal proving
25 QN1 (8F,8B) relay.-Picks up at receiving station when TCFR
TCFZR
PICK UP drops else drops.

QN1 (8F,8B) TRAIN GOING TO normal proving relay. Picks

26 TGTPR up at sending station when TGTR drops
PICK UP
else drops.
SHUNT KEY INDICATING relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up when key of EKT is ‘IN’ & shunt
27 SHKR
PICK UP Release key is ‘OUT’, else drops.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL NORMAL
QN1 (8F,8B) CHECKING Relay (for other station).
28 ASGNCPR Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all its
PICK UP
controls are NORMAL at the other station, else
DROPS.
BLR QN1 (8F,8B) BELL Relay.
29 DROP Picks up when other station presses the Bell
Button.
SD1 QN1 (8F,8B) SHUT DOWN Relay 1.
30 TOGGLE UFSBI health check Relay.
SD2 QN1 (8F,8B) SHUT DOWN Relay 2.
31 TOGGLE UFSBI health check Relay.
WD QN1 (8F,8B) WATCH DOG Relay.
32 PICK UP Refreshes system S/W after every 2 hrs.

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Table 3: Description of Relays for BPAC with UFSBI on Double Line

Sr Type of Relay and
Relay normal status Description
No.
WATCH DOG Relay.
QN1 Refreshes system S/W after every 2 hrs if all inputs
01 WD
(8F,8B) and outputs are de-energised.
PICK UP
TRAIN GOING TO CODE Relay.
Picks up at train sending station pressing of buttons for
QN1 LINE CLEAR enquiry.
02 TGTXR
(8F,8B) Drops when train sending station releases
DROP button of LINE CLEAR enquiry or picking up of
TGTR whichever is earlier.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL NORMAL
QNA1 CHECKING Relay.
03 ASGNCR
(8F,8B) Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all
PICK UP its controls are NORMAL, else DROP.
TRAIN COMING FROM Relay.
Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry
QL1
04 TCFR from train sending station.
(11F,4B)
Normalizes after complete train arrival or
DROP cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
RECEPTION SIGNAL NORMAL
QNA1 CHECKING Relay.
05 HSGNCR
(8F,8B) Picks up when reception signal/signals and all its
PICK UP controls are at Normal else drop.
BELL PUSH BUTTON Relay.
QN1 Picks up on pressing of BELL push button with SM’s
06 BPNR (8F,8B) key IN, else drops.
DROP
QN1 (8F,8B) FLASH CONTROLLER Relay No.1
07 FR1 DROP
QN1 SHUT DOWN Relay 1.
08 SD1 UFSBI health check Relay.
(8F,8B)
TOGGLE
TRAIN COMING FROM CODE
RECEIVE Relay.
QN1 Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry from
09 TCFXR train sending station.
(8F,8B)
DROP Drops when station in rear releases Buttons for LINE
CLEAR enquiry or TGTR picks up
whichever is earlier.
TRAIN COMING FROM CANCEL Relay.
QN1 Picks up at receiving station when CANCEL CO OP
10 TCFCR button is pressed at sending station else drops.
(8F,8B)
PICK UP
TRAIN GOING TO CODE RECEIVE
Relay.
QN1 Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train sending
11 TGTYR
(8F,8B) station.
DROP Drops if either entry of train in Block Section
or cancellation of LINE CLEAR.

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Type of Relay and

Sr
Relay normal status Description
No.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL
NORMAL CHECKING Relay (for other station).
QN1 Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all
12 ASGNCPR
(8F,8B) its controls are NORMAL at the other station, else
PICK UP DROPS.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL
NORMAL CHECKING REPEATER
Relay.
QN1 Picks up to repeat LINE CLOSED condition at train
13 TGTZR
(8F,8B) receiving station after arrival of train or after a LINE
PICK UP CLEAR cancellation has been
initiated, else drops.
QN1 BELL Relay.
14 BLR Picks up when other station presses the Bell Button.
(8F,8B)
DROP

QN1 (8F,8B) FLASH CONTROLLER Relay No.2

15 FR2 DROP

QN1 (8F,8B) SHUT DOWN Relay 2.

16 SD2 TOGGLE UFSBI health check Relay.

BLOCK TRACK STICK Relay.

Picks up when Block status is LINE CLOSED and
QN1 Block track is clear.
17 BTSR
(8F,8B) Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases…
PICK UP 1. Entry of train in Block Section.
2. Cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
TRAIN ARRIVAL SECOND Relay.
QN1 Picks up when control on Reception Signal is Reverse
18 TAR 2 and HSAT clear and HSBT occupied by the train.
(8F,8B) Drops when block status set to LINE CLOSED.
DROP
TRAIN ARRIVAL FIRST Relay.
Picks up when control of Reception Signal is Reverse
QNA1
19 TAR 1 and HSAT occupied by train and HSBT clear.
(8F,8B) Drops when AT clear with a delay.
DROP
SECOND TRACK FOR DIRECTION
QNA1 PROVING REPEATER Relay.
20 HSBTPR
(8F,8B) Picks up when HSBT Track circuit is vacant
PICK UP else drops.

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Type of Relay and

Sr
Relay normal status Description
No.
FIRST TRACK FOR DIRECTION
QNA1(8F,8B) PROVING REPEATER Relay.
21 HSATPR
PICK UP Picks up when HSAT Track circuit is vacant
else drops.

BLOCK SECTION TRACK Relay for

QNA1 dispatch line.
22 AZTR(D) Drops in the under mentioned cases:-
(8F,8B)
1. Entry of train in the Block Section.
PICK UP 2. Axle Counter failure.
Electronic Time Timer unit for cancellation time of 120 seconds.
23 120 EJ Delay unit
(Fail Safe)

TIMER MATURE REPEATER Relay.

QN1(8F,8B) Picks up on maturity of Timer for cancellation. Drops
24 120 JPR when Block status set to LINE CLOSED.
DROP
CANCEL Relay.
Picks up at train Receiving station on initiation of
QN1(8F,8B) cancellation provided all controls pertaining to Advance
25 CAR Starter and Reception Signal/Signals & Signals
DROP
controlled by them are at Normal at both the stations.
CANCEL BUTTON Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up on pressing of CANCEL push button else
26 CNR
DROP drops.
TRAIN GOING TO BUTTON Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up on pressing of TRAIN GOING TO push button
27 TGTNR
DROP else drops.
ADVANCE STARTER SIGNAL
CONTROL Relay.
QN1 (8F,8B) Picks up when LINE CLEAR is available and necessary
28 ASCR controls corresponding to the operation are reversed by
DROP
the SM.
Drops if either entry of Train in Block Section
or withdrawal of any SM control.
TRAIN GOING TO Relay.
Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train
QL1 (11F,4B) sending station.
29 TGTR Normalizes when station in advance sets to LINE
DROP
CLOSED after train arrival or cancellation of LINE
CLEAR.
BLOCK SECTION TRACK Relay for
receive line.
QNA1
30 AZTR(R) Drops in the under mentioned cases:- 1.Entry
(8F,8B)
of train in the Block Section
PICK UP 2. Axle Counter failure.

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2.8 Description of Modules

(i) Power Supply Unit Module

Functions
 The power supply unit operates from isolated
24V supply

 Each PSU has two separate switching power

supply modules ,one for +5V and the other for
+12V.

 Input Under-voltage & Over-voltage alarm

 Since two power supplies are in hot standby

mode, withdrawal of one PSU due to any
failure does not inhibit operation of the system.

Alarm Indications in PSU Module

BATT : Input Battery supply present

IP SHUT : Input Battery voltage goes beyond the

tolerable range

IP OV : Input Battery voltage goes beyond the

stipulated level but below the highest tolerable
range

IP UV : Input Battery voltage falls below stipulated

level

OK : Output voltage (5V/12V) within tolerable

range

SHUT : Output voltage (5V/12V) goes beyond the

tolerable range

Figure 3: Power UV : Output voltage (5V/12V) falls below the

Supply Unit Module tolerable range

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(ii) System module

Functions
 The System Module is based on high
performance 80C196KC microcontroller from
Intel

 By virtue of the Inter-Processor Communication

(IPC) each of the processors is having status and
alarm information of the other two processors
and their I/O sub-system

 Communication of Inter-Block data is carried out

through a built-in modem device

Alarm Indications in SYSTEM Module

ALM : Indicates any alarm in the Equipment

RMT : Indicates any alarm in the Remote Equipment

2/3 : System works in 2 out of 3 modes

SD : Processor goes to shut down state due to any

failure

SSB : System fails to receive valid packets from the

remote end

RSSB : Remote end system has gone to SSB state

LNK OK : Tx-Rx path is OK between the local end

UBX 2000 and the remote end

SYS OK : As long as there is no alarm in the system

PROC ACTV : Reflects the health of the System card

and its associated hardware in other cards

Figure 4: System Module

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(iii) Communication Driver

Functions

 Drives hardware for operating the power

shutdown relay (SD1 & SD2) and watchdog
relay (WD) .

 Global Reset hardware logic which will

initiate reset of all the three processors

 Inter-Block Communication (IBC) is carried

out for voice channel interface

Alarm Indications in Communication Driver

Module

SYS ACTV: System works in 3/3 or 2/3 mode

TXA : Inter block transmission takes place

through System Module A at the local end

TXB : Inter block transmission takes place

through System Module B at the local end

TXC : Inter block transmission takes place

through System Module C at the local end

CNTL VOLT : Health of SD1 & SD2

Figure 5: Communication Driver

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(iv) Relay Input Module

Functions

 Accepts 8 external potential-free

changeover contacts

 All the contacts are sensed

through opto-isolators

 Status of each input is displayed

on the front panel through
LEDs

Alarm Indications in Relay Input

Module

GREEN : Input channel senses the

back contact of the input relay

AMBER : Input channel senses the

front contact of the input relay

Figure 6: Relay Input Module

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(v) Relay Output Module

Functions

 The Output Module drives 8 Q-

series safety relays.

 Receives feedback of the output

status from various stages to
ensure the integrity of data .

 Status of each Output is

displayed on the front panel
through LEDs

Alarm Indications in Relay output

Module

AMBER : Output relay activates, the

corresponding amber LED glows

DAG - A : System A is in
disagreement regarding the status of
the output relays

DAG - B : System B is in
disagreement regarding the status of
the output relays

DAG - C : System C is in
disagreement regarding the status of
the output relays

Figure 7: Relay Output Module

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(vi) Relay Feedback Module

Functions

 Same as the Input Module

except the hardwired
identity code for the feedback
module

 Read the feedback of the

external relays connected to
the Relay Output Module.

 Status of each Feedback is

displayed on the front panel
through LEDs

Alarm Indications in Relay

Feedback Module

GREEN : Senses the back

contact of an output relay

AMBER : Senses the font contact

of an output relay

Figure 8: Relay Feedback Module

(vi) Display and Reset Panel

Functional Description – Display Section
A 16 character alphanumeric display is used to prompt the various alarm conditions with
short mnemonics for easy understanding of the problem. The display part is fitted centrally in
the Display & Reset Panel below the Alarm Extender Module in the subrack and is common
for all the three processors. Normally the display will show “SYSTEM OK”. In case of any
alarm in the system a piezo buzzer is activated to draw the attention of the operating staff.

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Acknowledgement of alarm through “ACKN” key on the display panel stops the buzzer but
the alarm is still displayed on-line as long as it is continued. The display panel also
accommodates the veeder counter for registering external resets. Three green LED indicators
naming A, B, C indicate to which system card display is connected. B y pressing the SYS
key this connectivity can be changed. Being the “RMT” key pressed, pressing the “ACKN”
key the status of the remote end can be viewed when communication link between local end
& remote end is OK. Otherwise “RMT:STAT UNKNOWN” will be displayed.

Figure 9: Display & Reset Panel front view

Functional Description – Reset Section
When initially power is applied to the system,

(1). The count no. of veeder counter will increase by one as soon as the system passes
through Power on Reset.
(2). The system goes through some initial self checking showing ‘SYSTEM CHECK’. If any
of the checks fails system goes to shutdown. Now the system comes to a point where it
looks for control voltage of the output card showing ‘CNTL. VOLT ABSENT’. When
“CNTL VOLT” switch is pressed momentarily, desired voltage gets available, otherwise
system goes to shutdown. Now the system will transit to SSB state, assuming failure of
inter block communication and will display the message “IB RX FAIL”. When the
system at the other end is also powered ON, the local end system will transit to the
normal state after successful reception of at least three interblock communication packets
and will display the message “SYSTEM OK”.

Procedure – Reset Operation

To Reset and bring the BPAC into operation, follow the following steps:-

 Press the “RESET” switch.

 Note that the veeder counter value in the panel increase by one.

 Wait till the UFSBI completes initial self checking showing “SYSTEM CHECK”.

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 If UFSBI detects any fault during initial self checking system will go to
shut down,giving respective alarm.

 Otherwise, at the end of successful self checking, when the display shows
“CNTL VOLTABSENT”, press the “CNTL VOLT” switch.

 If everything is OK, the UFSBI will display “SYSTEM OK”.

Alarm Extender Module

Figure 10: Alarm Extender Module front view

Functional Description of Alarm Extender Module

Processes & annunciates various alarm conditions Provides additional amplification to
combat 30dB attenuation.

Checks both the local and remote loopback. It also comprises a RS232-c port which is
provided for directly connecting to low speed data channel on OFC .
Depending on the various alarm conditions, corresponding relays, whose NO & NC contacts
are made available through a tag block for extension to SM’s panel & data- logger, are
picked up.

The Alarm Extender Module has the facility to check both the local and remote loopback. It
also comprises a RS232-c port which is provided for directly connecting to low speed data
channel onOFC / Microwave Radio.
The Alarm Extender is based on high performance 80C196KC microcontroller
from Intel. The module has three functional sections for its operation-
 The alarm processing section – Processes & annunciates various alarm conditions.

 The amplifier section – Provides additional amplification to combat 30dB

attenuation.
 The power supply section – To drive internal circuitry.

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Alarm Indications in ALARM EXTENDER Module

SYS FAIL (SINGLE) : Indicates that the system works in 2 out of 3 mode

PSU-FAIL (SINGLE) : Indicates that any one of the two power supply unit goes into
shutdown condition

LINK-FAIL : Problem occurs in the communication link between the local end and remote
end

SYS-FAIL (SD) : Indicates that the UFSBI has gone into SD State.

PSU-FAIL (SD) : Indicates that both the power supply units go into shutdown condition
resulting in SD mode of the UFSBI

UFSBI-OK : Indicates that the Equipment is in OK condition.

CNTL.-VOLT. : Indicates absence of Control voltage.

ALMOD-OK : Indicates health of the Alarm Extender Module is OK.

LOOP BACK ENABLE : Indicates the system is loopbacked

(vii) Alarm Panel for SM

Figure 11: Alarm Panel for SM

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Functional Description of Alarm Panel for SM

The functionality of the UFSBI Alarm Panel is to indicate proper alarm to draw attention of
the SM to enable him to understand the health of UFSBI, which is located at a distance &
take necessary action. Whenever any alarm condition takes place in UFSBI, alarm extender
module picks up certain relays, whose dry contacts are used to extend driving voltages for the
alarm LEDs in the panel based on the UFSBI status & alarm relay to enable buzzer, which
stops after pressing the acknowledgement switch.

Alarm Indications in ALARM Panel for SM

1PSU
This is an amber LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF. When this
LED glows, it indicates that any one of the two power supply unit goes into shutdown
condition.

1SYS
This is an amber LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF. When this
LEDglows, it indicates that the system works in 2 out of 3 modes.

2PSU
This is a red LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF. . When this LED
glows, it indicates that both the power supply units go into shutdown condition resulting in
SD state of UFSBI.

2SYS
This is a red LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF. When this LED
glows,it indicates that the UFSBI has gone into SD State.

LINK
This is a red LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF. If any problem
occurs in the communication link between the local end and remote end of UFSBI, this will
glow.

ALMOD
This is a red LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is OFF confirming that the
health of the Alarm Extender Module is OK. This LED becomes ON when Alarm Extender
Module goes faulty.

UFSBI
This is a bicoloured LED. Under normal operating condition, this LED is green. When any
alarm appears in UFSBI due to any reason, internal or external, this LED becomes red.

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2.9 Troubleshooting through Alarm display

A 16 character alphanumeric display is used to prompt the various alarm conditions with
short mnemonics for easy understanding of the problem.
As long as no failure occurs in the system, the display remains “SYSTEM OK”. But if any
failure occurs then the buzzer will start beeping and the summarised alarm will come in the
display in the form “MAJOR: X MINOR: Y”, where X & Y are integers. The operator /
maintainer will then have to press the ACKN switch to see the alarm status. As soon as the
ACKN switch is pressed, the buzzer will stop beeping and the relevant faulty message
information will be displayed

Alarm display during fault conditions

Three LED indicators naming A, B, C indicate to which system module display is connected.
By pressing the SYS switch the connectivity of the display panel to the particular system
module A, B, C can be selected.
Different alarms in the system normally displayed as ‘alpha numeric’ characters in the
Display Panel during a faulty condition are given along with their corrective action in the
tabular form below:

Nomenclature: SD = Shutdown SSB = Safe standby NML = Normal

Table 4: Fault codes of Webfil UFSBI

Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action
*INPUT X Major : SD Both front & back contacts of Check the connectivity of the
FAULTY I/P relay either open or shorted. complementary contacts of
(X = 1, 2 ... , 16) respective input relay.
*IP-X NO Major : SD Self input data different from Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
MATCH both adjacent processors. into OK condition, change the
(X = 1, 2 ... , 16) respective I/P card.
*OUTPUT X Major : SD Both front & back contacts of Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY OP relay either open or shorted. into OK condition, then check
(X = 1, 2 ... , 16) Final valid latch data different contacts of the respective
from OP relay status. output relay, otherwise change
the respective O/P FEEDBACK
card.
*OP-X NO Major : SD Self latch data different from Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
MATCH both adjacent processors. into OK condition, change the
(X = 1, 2 ... , 16) respective O/P card.

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Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action

*SPO X Major : SD Relay driver feedback wrong. Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY Final valid latch data different into OK condition, change the
(X = 1, 2 ... , 16) from relay driver status. respective O/P card.
*INPUT-A Major : SD Input card signature invalid. Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY Self input data valid but into OK condition, change the
different from adjacent respective I/P card.
processors.
*OUTPUT-A Major : SD Output card signature invalid. Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY into OK condition, change the
respective O/P card.
*FEEDBACK- Major : SD Feedback card signature Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
A FLTY invalid. into OK condition, change the
Self feedback data valid but respective O/P FEEDBACK
different from adjacent card.
processors.
*INPUT-B Major : SD Input card signature invalid. Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY Self input data valid but into OK condition, change the
different from adjacent respective I/P card.
processors.
*OUTPUT-B Major : SD Output card signature invalid. Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY into OK condition, change the
respective O/P card.

*FEEDBACK- Major : SD Feedback card signature Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved

B FLTY invalid. Self feedback data valid into OK condition, change the
but different from adjacent respective O/P FEEDBACK
processors. card.
*ROM Major : SD Computed ROM checksum Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY different from that of stored into OK condition, change the
value. respective SYSTEM card(s).
*RAM Major : SD Test pattern written to a Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY particular RAM location is into OK condition, change the
different from that of read-back respective SYSTEM card(s).
value.
*TIMER Major : SD Timer 2 value not within Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERROR tolerable range. into OK condition, change the
respective SYSTEM card(s).
*TASK Major : SD Five ms. task / second task if Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERROR not executed properly. into OK condition, change the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*PROC ID Major : SD Identity & inverted identity Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERR mismatch. into OK condition, change the
Identity read different from that respective SYSTEM card(s).
of stored value.

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Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action

*BP BUS Major : SD Stuck at fault at either I/O Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULTY address lines or data lines or into OK condition, check the
control lines. Euro connector of respective
System card and
BACKPLANE. If these are OK
then problem is with System
card or Backplane. Change one
by one to identify the faulty
card. Replace that and rectify
the system.
*ADDR Major : SD Difference between local & Check the proper value of
SETUP ERR remote address not equal to 5. hardware ADDRESS at
Self address setting different BACKPLANE otherwise
from adjacent values. change the BACKPLANE.

*PROCESSING Major : SD Normal input & complemented Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERR input mismatch. into OK condition, Change the
Data corruption (00 or 11) respective I/P card.
while processing.
Software timer counters beyond
limit.
*I/O CONFIG Major : SD I/O configuration of local & Configure I/O cards properly in
WRONG remote systems different. the respective I/O slots of
Configuration of I/O modules at UFSBI subrack.
the local end faulty.
*OUTPUT Major : SD Self output data different from Reset UFSBI, if it is not
DISAGREE both adjacent processors. retrieved into OK condition,
check whether any “SD” alarm
of System card exists. If found
replace the System card
otherwise replace the O/P card.
CNTL. VOLT Major : SD Switched voltage at the output Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ABSENT card not available. into OK condition, measure
switched voltage (12V) at
TB18A of BACKPLANE.

*MODE Major : SD Processor mode different from Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
MISMATCH both adjacent processors. into OK condition, Change the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*TABLE Major : SD Computed majority voter table Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
CKSM ERR checksum different from that of into OK condition, replace the
stored value. respective SYSTEM card(s).

*SD WD HW Major : SD Feedback from various stages Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAULT of shutdown and watchdog into OK condition, check SD1,
hardware different from the SD2 & WD relays and their
desired status. respective connections, if not
yet retrieved, replace the
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Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action

*FAULT IN SD Major : SD Feedback from various stages Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
H/W of shutdown hardware different into OK condition, check SD1
from the desired status. & SD2 relays and their
respective connections, if not
yet retrieved, replace the
Communication Driver card
*STACK Major : SD Stack pointer not remain in its Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERROR original position due to some into OK condition, replace the
software failure. respective SYSTEM card(s).

*CPU ERROR Major : SD Instruction execution of CPU Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
wrong. into OK condition, replace the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*INPUT-A Major : SD Input card pulled out from the Insert the card into the
ABSENT slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*INPUT-B Major : SD Input card pulled out from the Insert the card into the
ABSENT slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*OUTPUT-A Major : SD Output card pulled out from the Insert the card into the
ABSENT slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*OUTPUT-B Major : SD Output card pulled out from the Insert the card into the
ABSENT slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*FEEDBK-A Major : SD Feedback card pulled out from Insert the card into the
ABSENT the slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*FEEDBK-B Major : SD Feedback card pulled out from Insert the card into the
ABSENT the slot during operation. respective slot properly and
reset UFSBI.

*IBC RX FAIL Major : SSB Non receipt of three successive If remote UFSBI is in OK
interblock packets. condition then check the
communication link.

*IB ADDR Major : SSB Address of local & remote Check the proper value of
MISMACH systems different for three hardware ADDRESS at
successive interblock packets. BACKPLANE for local and
remote, otherwise change the
BACKPLANE.
*IBC PKT Major : SD No match in all three sub Reset UFSBI
MISMACH packets for three successive
frames.

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Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action

*IBC TX FAIL Major : SD Protocol of IBC Trans Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
Feedback frame wrong. into OK condition, replace the
Trans Feedback not available. respective SYSTEM card(s).

*BOTH IPC Major : SD Non availability of IPC packets Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
RXFL from both adjacent processors. into OK condition, replace the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*IPC TX FAIL Major : SD Receipt of IPC RXFL alarm Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
from both adjacent processors. into OK condition, replace the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*PROC ACTV Major : SD Processor Activity signal in Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
FAIL inactive state (logic high). into OK condition, replace the
During power on the software respective SYSTEM card(s).
would check for both logic high
& low status of Processor
Activity signal. In case of
anomaly, this alarm would be
raised.
*PROC ID Major : SD System Activity signal in Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
ERR inactive state (logic high). into OK condition, replace the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

*FALSE Major : SD Invoking of any undesired Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved

INTERRUPT interrupt. into OK condition, replace the
respective SYSTEM card(s).

PROC-A Minor : If A system goes to SD due to Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved

INACTIVE NML any reason, the other two into OK condition, replace the
processors would raise this respective SYSTEM card.
alarm.
PROC-B Minor : If B system goes to SD due to Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
INACTIVE NML any reason, the other two into OK condition, replace the
processors would raise this respective SYSTEM card.
alarm.
PROC-C Minor : If C system goes to SD due to Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
INACTIVE NML any reason, the other two into OK condition, replace the
processors would raise this respective SYSTEM card.
alarm.
IBC PACKET Minor: One of three sub packets of a Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
2/3 NML frame does not match with into OK condition, replace the
other two for three successive respective SYSTEM card(s).
frames.
PROC-X IPC Minor : If a system card goes to SD due Check if other system card(s)
RXFL NML to any reason, the other two are in OK or shutdown state. If
(X = A,B,C) processors would raise this so, reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
alarm. into OK condition, replace the
SYSTEM card(s) one by one to
identify the faulty one. Replace
the identified faulty one and
restore the system.

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Alarm Display Alarm type Reason Corrective Action

PROC-B IPC Minor : If B system goes to SD due to Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
RXFL NML any reason, the other two into OK condition, replace the
processors would raise this SYSTEM –B card.
alarm.
PROC-C IPC Minor : If C system goes to SD due to Reset UFSBI, if not retrieved
RXFL NML any reason, the other two into OK condition, replace the
processors would raise this SYSTEM –C card.
alarm.
PSU-A O/P Minor : Output of PSU A alarming but Replace PSU-A card.
ERROR NML PSU-B OK.

PSU-B O/P Minor : Output of PSU B alarming but Replace PSU-B card.
ERROR NML PSU A OK.

BAT BEYOND Minor : Battery voltage exceeds its Check and correct Battery,
LIMIT NML lower or upper limit. Charger or IPS.

2.10 Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s
Trained and knowledgeable persons should operate & maintain the BPAC.

Battery voltage for BPAC should be checked periodically. It should be within the operating
range (21.6V – 28.8V).

Connectors or Modules should be plugged / unplugged after switching off the Power
Supply.

Replacements of modules should be done with proper spares supplied by the

manufacturer.

Arbitrary or stray earthing connections are to be avoided. Periodic checking of earthing

connection is recommended.

Modules are to be inserted with proper alignment and with reasonable pressure to ensure that
no damage to the connector pins occur.

In case of any alarm, all the processors alarm conditions are to be recorded for proper
analysis and remedial measures.

Don’ts
1. The system should not be ‘RESET’ in case of link failure.

2. Relay testing should not be performed involving found ‘PICK

UP’ or ‘DROP’ in on-linecondition.

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Annexure I – Details of Quad Cable Connection

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Quadding arrangement of cable

Table 5: Colour scheme of PE insulated Quads
Colour of Conductor Insulation
Quad Quad
‘A’
Colour Number ‘B’ wire ‘C’ wire ‘D’ wire
wire
Orange 1 White Orange Red Grey
Blue 2 White Blue Red Grey
Brown 3 White Brown Red Grey
Green 4 White Green Red Grey
Yellow 5 White Yellow Red Grey
Bla ck 6 White Black Red Grey

Wire ‘ A’ & ‘B’ shall form a pair and ‘C’ & ‘D’ shall form another pair of quad
colour.

Precautions to be taken during wiring / connections of Axle Counter systems during

Installation or maintenance

 In a quad of ea ch colour, the designated pair of quad (mentioned in

Table I) should be used for circuits.
‘ A’ wire & ‘B’ wire : Pair 1 of each colour of quad

‘C’ wire & ‘D’ wire: Pair 2 of each colour of quad

 No parallel signalling / other cable should be connected to the quad c able for the
circuit operation
 If any wire of the pair of quad is broken / no n-functional, then use fresh pair of
other quad colour
 Do not make the two different wires of different quad pairs (colour) for making a
pair to run a circuit operational.

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Figure 12: Block level interconnection diagram (Single Line)

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Figure 13: Block Level interconnection diagram Double Line

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Annexure II
Pre installation check-list for BPAC (As per IRS:S 105/2012 Ver. 0)
Site Requirement details (To be provided by Railways for installation of BPAC)
Station Name:
Railway: Division: Section:
BPAC working between stations: &
Communication Medium/Type: OFC/Microwave/Quad Cable:

Sl. Description Specified Value/ Remarks

N Nos.
o
.
1. Site condition Spacious, clean, dry, well ventilated room preferably with a
fan/exhaust fan with adequate space for installation of BPAC.
2. Battery 24 V / 120 AH
3. Battery charger i) Good quality low ripple battery charger (Axle counter
type) 24V/10A as per IRS: S-86/2000 or IPS module
(24V/5A) as per RDSO/SPN/165/2004 for each BPAC.
ii) Power supply for BPAC should be separate from Axle
Counter and Block telephone power supply.
4. Earthing i) Provision for separate earth pit (preferable)
ii) Value of Earth resistance:< 2 Ω
5. Lightning arrestor Good lightning protection system with proper connection
with
earth.
6. Communication 4 wire Voice Channel on OFC
channel Jelly Filled Quad Cable (1 Quad) as per IRS TC 30-05
 S/N ratio: At least 20dB
 Attenuation 0-3dB (at 1 KHz )
7. Cables  Indoor Cable of 0.6 / 0.9 mm diameter will suffice the
requirement of picking up I/P or O/P relays.
 No. of core requirement will be decided as per no. of I/P
and O/P at Station.
 56/0.3mm copper wire for power input (Length is as per
distance between battery charger or IPS room to BPAC
cubicle.)
8. External terminals No. of terminals required at CTR will be as per
(Centre Link Open requirement at station.
type)
9. V/F matching For the system which has to run on Copper cable in RE area
transformer (as V/F tapping transformer is required as per IRS:TC 76-2006.
per communication Characteristics impedance for V/F transformer is 600 Ω on
cable type) primary side(i.e. BPAC side ) and Quad cable impedance on
secondary side
(normally it is 470 Ω )

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Annexure III
Pre-commissioning Check List for BPAC (Single Line) (As per IRS:S
105/2012 Ver. 0)
PART-A: Site Requirement details (Provided by Railways for installation of BPAC)
Station Name:
Railway: Division: Section:
BPAC working between stations: &
Communication Medium/Type: OFC/Microwave/Quad Cable: ________________________
Date of installation: Date of commissioning:
Sl. Description Specified Value/ Nos. Obtained Remarks
No Value / Nos.
. (if any)
1. Site condition Spacious, clean, dry, well ventilated room preferably with a
fan/exhaust fan.
2. Battery 24 V / 120 AH
3. Battery charger Good quality low ripple battery charger (Axle counter type)
24V/10A as per IRS: S-86/2000 or IPS module (24V/5A) as per
RDSO/SPN/165/2004 for each BPAC.
Power supply for BPAC should be separate from Axle
Counter and Block telephone power supply.
Normal voltage: 24V/5A (-10% to + 20%) at the output voltage at
following 2 condition must be within 21.6V to28.8V.
 Charger ON & BPAC ON.
 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & BPAC ON.
(Note: The output voltage must be measured at the
terminals DC-DC converter input).
4. Earthing i) Provision for separate earth pit (preferable)
ii) Value of Earth resistance:< 2 Ω Ω
5. Lightning arrestor Good lightning protection system with proper connection
with earth.
6. Communication 4 wire Voice Channel
channel  S/N ratio: At least 20dB dB
 Attenuation 0-3dB (at 1 KHz ) dB
7. Communication Jelly filled Quad cable as per specn:IRS:TC 30-05
Cable  Length of Quad cable : Km
 The cable insulation(must be better than 10 M
Ω/Km when tested with 500V Megger): MΩ
 Loop resistance (should be less than 55 Ω/Km): Ω
 Signal loss (should be less than 30dB at 2.5 KHz):
 Near end cross talk (should be better than dB
55dB/Km at a frequency of 150KHz):
 Far end cross talk (should be better than 67.8 dB
dB/Km at a frequency of 150KHz):
dB
 The armour of the cable must be properly earthed.
8. External terminals All inputs from the Field, Block Instruments and the Relay room
(Centre Link Open should be terminated with proper identification in a separate
type) location to connect to the BPAC terminals.
9. V/F matching To be provided at both ends of Tx and Rx path of the
transformer (as per communication cable Characteristics impedance for V/F
communication transformer is 600 Ω on primary side(i.e. BPAC side ) and
cable) Quad cable impedance on secondary side (normally it is 470 Ω )
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Part B : BPAC Equipment Details (Single line)

Station Name:

Equipment Sl No. : SYS -……..-……………….

Constituent Cards/Modules

Description Sl No. Quantity

UPS-…-…….
Power Supply Card 2 Nos.
UPS-…-…….

Communication Driver Card UCD-…-……. 1 No

USY-…-…….
System Card USY-…-……. 3 Nos.
USY-…-…….
UIP-…-…….
Relay Input Card 2 Nos.
UIP-…-…….

Output Feedback Card UFB-…-……. 2 Nos.

UFB-…-…….
UOP-…-…….
Relay Output Card 2 Nos.
UOP-…-…….
Mother Board UBP-…-……. 1 No
Alarm Extender Module UAM-…-……. 1 No
Display Module UDM-.....-........ 1 No
UFSBI Alarm Panel UAP-…-……. 1 No

Sub Rack - USR-…-……. 1 No.

UFSBI Rack - BPACDL-…-…… 1 No.
BPAC Panel - BPDL-…-……. 1 No.
Relays:
1. Type: - QN-1 Series (8F / 8B) / 24 V (23 Nos.)
2. Type: - QNA1 Series (8F / 8B) / 24 V (6 Nos.)
3. Type: - QL-1 Series (11F / 4B) / 24 V (2 Nos.)
4. Electronic Time Delay Unit (Fail Safe) – (1 No.)

 Address Pairs:

Self: ………………………. Remote: ……………………………..

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Annexure IV
Pre-commissioning Check List for BPAC (Double Line) (As per IRS:S
105/2012 Ver. 0)
PART-A: Site Requirement details (Provided by Railways for installation of BPAC)
Station Name:
Railway: Division: Section:
BPAC working between stations: &
Communication Medium/Type: OFC/Microwave/Quad Cable: ________________________
Date of installation: Date of commissioning:
Sl. Description Specified Value/ Nos. Obtained Remarks
No Value / Nos.
. (if any)
1. Site condition Spacious, clean, dry, well ventilated room preferably with a
fan/exhaust fan.
2. Battery 24 V / 120 AH
3. Battery charger Good quality low ripple battery charger (Axle counter type)
24V/10A as per IRS: S-86/2000 or IPS module (24V/5A) as per
RDSO/SPN/165/2004 for each BPAC.
Power supply for BPAC should be separate from Axle
Counter and Block telephone power supply.
Normal voltage: 24V/5A (-10% to + 20%) at the output voltage at
following 2 condition must be within 21.6V to28.8V.
 Charger ON & BPAC ON.
 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & BPAC ON.
(Note: The output voltage must be measured at the
terminals DC-DC converter input).
4. Earthing iii) Provision for separate earth pit (preferable)
iv) Value of Earth resistance:< 2 Ω Ω
5. Lightning arrestor Good lightning protection system with proper connection
with earth.
6. Communication 4 wire Voice Channel
channel  S/N ratio: At least 20dB dB
 Attenuation 0-3dB (at 1 KHz ) dB
7. Communication Jelly filled Quad cable as per specn:IRS:TC 30-05
Cable  Length of Quad cable : Km
 The cable insulation(must be better than 10 M
Ω/Km when tested with 500V Megger): MΩ
 Loop resistance (should be less than 55 Ω/Km): Ω
 Signal loss (should be less than 30dB at 2.5 KHz):
 Near end cross talk (should be better than dB
55dB/Km at a frequency of 150KHz):
 Far end cross talk (should be better than 67.8 dB
dB/Km at a frequency of 150KHz):
dB
 The armour of the cable must be properly earthed.
8. External terminals All inputs from the Field, Block Instruments and the Relay room
(Centre Link Open should be terminated with proper identification in a separate
type) location to connect to the BPAC terminals.
9. V/F matching To be provided at both ends of Tx and Rx path of the
transformer (as per communication cable Characteristics impedance for V/F
communication transformer is 600 Ω on primary side(i.e. BPAC side ) and
cable) Quad cable impedance on secondary side (normally it is 470 Ω )
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BPAC Equipment Details (Double line)

Station Name:

Equipment Sl No. : SYS -……..-……………….

Constituent Cards/Modules

Description Sl No. Quantity

UPS-…-…….
Power Supply Card 2 Nos.
UPS-…-…….
Communication Driver Card UCD-…-……. 1 No
USY-…-…….
System Card USY-…-……. 3 Nos.
USY-…-…….
UIP-…-…….
Relay Input Card 2 Nos.
UIP-…-…….
Output Feedback Card UFB-…-……. 2 Nos.
UFB-…-…….
UOP-…-…….
Relay Output Card 2 Nos.
UOP-…-…….
Mother Board UBP-…-……. 1 No
Alarm Extender Module UAM-…- 1 No
…….
Display Module UDM-.....- 1 No
........
UFSBI Alarm Panel UAP-…-……. 1 No

Sub Rack - USR-…-……. 1 No.

UFSBI Rack - BPACDL-…-…… 1 No.
BLOCK Panel - BPDL-…-……. 1 No.
Relays:
1. Type: - QN-1 Series (8F / 8B) / 24 V (20 Nos.)
2. Type: - QNA1 Series (8F / 8B) / 24 V (7 Nos.)
3. Type: - QL-1 Series (11F / 4B) / 24 V (2 Nos.)
4. Electronic Time Delay Unit (Fail Safe) – (1 No.)

 Address Pairs:
Self: ………………………. Remote: ……………………………..

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Chapter III
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3.1 Introduction
Deltron make BPAC using UFSBI consists of Triple redundant hardware at all levels with 2/3
decision logic for safety and availability. All input-output connections are optically and/or
galvanically isolated to eliminate ground noise and earth faults. It consists of 16-digit dot-
matrix alpha-numeric display for user friendly man-machine interface.

3.2 Subsystems of Deltron UFSBI

1. DC-DC Converter
2. UFSBI-Digital System
3. Relay Rack

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Figure 15: Deltron UFSBI Cubicle rear view

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(i) DC-DC Converter

Figure 16: DC-DC Converter front view

Figure 17: DC-DC Converter rear view

Table 6: Inputs & Outputs of DC-DC Converter

Input 24V DC +20% - 10%, 10 Amps 10 Amps

Output 24V DC 4 Amps For Input Sensing & Pickup

Output Relay
5V DC 4 Amps For Digital ICs &
Microcontroller
+12V DC 1.5 Amps For Comm. as per RS232

–12V DC 1.5 Amps For Comm. as per RS232

Works on “HOT STAND-BY” mode. PSMON(Power Supply Monitoring Unit) is

provided to initiate audio visual alarm in SM’s room on UFSBI ALARM PANEL
discussed in a later chapter

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Indication & Switches: The following Indication and switches are provided on DC- DC
Converter

Indication Description
Input 24V DC The input 24V from Battery charger or UPS is coming to the
ON I /Pof DC-DC converter through LPF and MCB
Input 24V DC The 24V input connection from Battery charger or is
Reverse connected to DC – DC converter with reverse polarity.
UV Trip The Input Voltage to DC-DC converter is below 19.2 volts. The
system will not start.
OV Trip The Input Voltage to DC-DC converter is above 30.2
volts. Thesystem will not start.
IP ON This indic ation is provided to check that 24V input for
that specific card is present or not
OP ON This indication is provided to check that output of that
specific c ard is on or not
SWITCH For ON / OFF operation of DC-DC Converter w hich in turn
PutOn or Shut down the UFSBI DS

(ii) UFSBI Digital System

UFSBI-DS consists of the following parts

 Input c ard
 CPU card
 Control cum Communication Card (CCC)
 Output Card
 Reset Box.
 MODEM.
 UFSBI Alarm Panel
The functionalities of each card is given below

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Input Card 1 - 6 CPU Card 1 - 3 Output

Card 1 & 2 CC Card

Modems Reset Box

Figure 18 : UFSBI Digital System

(a) Input Card

It is responsible for complementary sensing of the relay status of UFSBI. i.e. for sensing one
pick up and one drop contact of each input relays.
INPUT CARD 1, 3 & 5
 I/P Relays 1 -8, O/P Relays 1 -8, BIPR1 & BIPR2 Relays feed the input processor cards 1, 3
& 5 provided with opto-isolators.
 I/P Relays 9 -16, O/P Relays 9 -16, feed the input processor cards 2, 4 & 6 provided with
opto-isolators.
 Input cards convert input 24V DC to 5 V DC

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The sensing of relays is described in the figures below:

Figure 19: Sensing of relays by Input Cards

(b) CPU Card

The UFSBI system works on a 2 out of 3 majority voting logic i.e. if one CPU card or its
corresponding Input cards goes bad then also system can work. CPU – A read the
Inputs through Input Card 1&2, CPU – B read the Inputs through Input Card 3&4 and
CPU – C read the Inputs through Input Card 5&6. Thereafter the system validates
the data by Inter-processor communication, adds CRC code and send this to CC
card for transmission. On the other end after receiving the data from CC card it decodes
it and sends that to Output card to pick up the Output relay.

(c) Control & Communication Card

The CC Card mainly performs two important functions
 It drives health check relays (BIPR1 & BIPR 2) and

 It converts the data provided by the CPU card as per RS 232 protocol and sends it to
the Modem.

The functioning of C P U a n d CC Cards is shown in the figure below:

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Figure 20: Function of CPU & CC Cards

(d) Output Card

2 numbers of such cards are provided for driving Output relay. 1 st Output card drives Output
relay 1 to 8 and rest 9 - 16 number output relay is driven by O u t p u t C a r d 2

Figure 21: Function of Output Card

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(e) Modem

VF Modem is provided to convert the serial data as per RS232 to Voice Frequency. The following
Fig shows the front and ba ck view of the Modem. Modem works on 4 wire, Asynchronous,
2400 bps mode. Maximum permitted loss between two modems is 30db.

Figure 22: Modem Front and Rear views

Figure 23 : Modem Power connection

Figure 24 : Modem to Motherboard data connection

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Figure 25 : Modem to TX & Rx terminals

Figure 26 : Modem to Modem interconnection between two UFSBI on Voice channel of

OFC

Figure 27 : Connectivity between two modems through copper conductor of quad cable

(f) Reset Box

Figure 28 : Reset Box Front & Rear views

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The functions of all the components are given below:

Counter
It keeps track of the number of Reset operations taking place. The counter is non-resettable
electro-magnetic type.

RESET Button
Sometimes the power-off and power-on sequence may not lead to display "0b” (ready to
press BI- ON button) on all CPUs. In that case press the RESET button so that the CPUs again
resets itself to show “0b” (ready to press BI-ONbutton) on all CPUs.

BI-ON Button
This button is required for starting the system. Whenever all the CPUs display “0b”, it
indicates that it is ready for start. The user has to press this button for starting the system.

BZ-ACK Button: This button is required for acknowledging the buzzer whenever it sounds
due to dropping of “Shut down relays” (BIPR1 & BIPR2).

BI-OK IND.: This indication (green) glows when the UFSBI is in working condition.

BI-FAIL IND.: This indication (red) glows when the Block Interface is in failuremode.

LINK FAIL IND.

This indication (yellow) glows steadily when the modem fails to receive any data from
remote station. In normal working condition, when the modem receives data from
remote station, this indication (yellow) will flicker continuously. Flickering of this
indication does not necessarily means that the UFSBI communication is fully established.
Full establishment of UFSBI communication is only decided by seeing “00” in the CPU
cards and O/P relays are picking up.

POWER-ON-RESET Operation
The following steps are to be performed for carrying out the RESET operation of theUFSBI:
 Turn off the system power.
 Wait for 1 minute.
 Power-on the system.
 Check the display of the CPU.
 Wait till the display on all the CPUs display “0b”
 If “0b” is not displayed, try by pressing the RESET button. If the problem persists
check corresponding codes in the error code list and take appropriate action as
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suggested in the remedial action column.

 If all the CPUs display “0b” then press the BI-ON button.
 Observe that both BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up immediately after BI-ON ispressed.
 Once BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up, BI fail (Red) indication goes off and BI OK (Green)
indication comes on.
 Link fail (Yellow) steady indication goes off & starts flickering as soon as the modem
starts communicating with remote station modem and all the CPU’sdisplay “00”

RESET Operation

The following steps are to be performed for carrying out the RESET operation of theUFSBI:
 Press the Reset Button and see that the display in all 3 CPU’s becomes “--“Wait till
the display on all the CPUs display “0b”
 If “0b” is not displayed, try by pressing the RESET button. If the problem persists
check corresponding codes in the error code list and take appropriate a ction as
suggested in the remedial action column.
 If all the CPUs display “0b” then press the BI-ON button.
 Observe that both BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up immediately after BI-ON is pressed.
 Once BIPR1 and BIPR2 pick up, BI fail (Red) indication goes off and BIOK (Green)
indication comes on.
 Link fail (Yellow) steady indication goes off & starts flickering as soon as the modem
starts communicating with remo te station modem and all the CPU’sdisplay “00”

(g) UFSBI Alarm Panel

The UFSBI alarm panel is provided at SM room to give preventive alarm for single CPU failure,
Redundant DC-DC converter failure and System total failure.

Figure 29: UFSBI Alarm Panel Front & Rear view

The UFSBI alarm panel box consists of following components is given below:
1. ACKN. Button for Single CPU fail: To mute the buzzer if any one of the CPU of
UFSBI goes bad.

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2. ACKN. Button for redundant DC-DC Converter: To mute the buzzer if any module
of DC-DC converter goes bad.

3. ACKN. Button for system failure: To mute the buzzer if UFSBI system goes to shut
down mode.
4. Indication (R) for Single CPU fail: It glows when any one of the CPU of UFSBI goes bad
and remains “ ON” till the fault rectified.

5. Indication (R) for Redundant DC-DC: It glows when any module of DC-DC converter
goes bad and remains “ O N” till the fault rectified.

6. Indication (R) for system failure: It glows when UFSBI system goes to shut down
mode and remains “ ON” till the fault rectified.

Note
The System failure indication (audio & visual) would be “ON” till the UFSBI functioning
normally (BIPR1 and BIPR2 picks up).

3.3 UFSBI Address Configuration Jumpers

The Address Configuration jumpers are set in the Connector side of the motherboard. A pattern
of this jumper setting is shown below:

Figure 30: Pattern of Address Configuration Jumpers

The TX Address of one unit should correspond with the RX Address of other unit. The
same type of settings should not be used in the adjacent pair of units.

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3.4 Relay Rack & Signalling Relays

All the relays used as per the circuit diagram are of RDSO approved make. Relay
rack is housed inside the same UFSBI cabinet. The Electronic Fail Safe Timer (IRS: S
61/2000) is microcontroller based. Relays are as per nomenclature described below:

Table 7:Block Proving with Axle Counter : Relay disposition for Single Line
BIPR1 TIMER TGTXR SHKR TGTR ASGNCR HSGNCR TCFR FR1
QN1 (120EJ) QN1 QN1 QL1 QNA1 QNA1 QL1 QN1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (11F/4B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (11F/4B) (8F/8B)

BIPR2 LFR TCFXR TCFCR TGTYR ASGNCPR TGTZR BLR FR2

QN1 4R-3-24 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1
(8F/8B) (3 CO) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B)

CAR BTSR TAR2 TAR1 HSBTPR HSATPR TGTPR AZTR

QN1 QN1 QN1 QNA1 QNA1 QNA1 QN1 QNA1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B)

CNR TGTNR ASCR 12O BPNR TCFZR

QN1 QN1 QN1 JPR QN1 QN1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) QN1 (8F/8B) (8F/8B)
(8F/8B)

Table 8:Block Proving with Axle Counter : Relay disposition for Double Line
BIPR1 TIMER TGTXR TGTR ASGNCR HSGNCR TCFR FR1
QN1 (120EJ) QN1 QL1 QNA1 QNA1 QL1 QN1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (11F/4B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (11F/4B) (8F/8B)

BIPR2 LFR TCFXR TCFCR TGTYR ASGNCPR TGTZR BLR FR2

QN1 4R-3-24 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1
(8F/8B) (3 CO) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B)

CAR BTSR TAR2 TAR1 HSBTPR HSATPR [D]AZTR

QN1 QN1 QN1 QNA1 QNA1 QNA1 QNA1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B)

CNR TGTNR ASCR 12O JPR BPNR [R]AZTR

QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QN1 QNA1
(8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B) (8F/8B)

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Table 9: Relays Description

Type &
Sr. Relay Normal Status Description
No.
1 TGTR QL1, 11F.4B Train Going To Relay.
(SL & DROP Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train
DL) sending station.
Normalizes, when station in advance sets to Line closed after
train arrival or cancellation of LINE CLEAR.
2 TCFR QL1, 11F.4B Train Coming From Relay.
(SL & DROP Operates to pick up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry from
DL) train sending station.
Normalizes after complete train arrival or cancellation of
LINE CLEAR.
3 ASCR QN1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Control Relay
(SL & DROP Picks up, when LINE CLEAR is available and necessary
DL) controls are reversed by SM.
Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
a) Entry of train in Block Section.
b) Withdrawal of any SM control.
4 TGTXR QN1,8F.8B Train Going To code Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up at train sending station pressing of buttons for LINE
DL) CLEAR enquiry. Drops when train sending station releases
buttons for LINE CLEAR enquiry or picking up of TGTR
which ever is earlier.
5 TCFXR QN1, 8F.8B TRAIN COMING FROM code Receive Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR enquiry from train
DL) sending station.
Drops when station in rear releases buttons for LINE CLEAR
enquiry or TGTR pick up which ever is earlier.
6 TGTYR QN1, 8F.8B Train Going To code Receive Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up on receipt of LINE CLEAR at train sending station
DL) Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
a) Entry of train in Block Section.
b) Cancellation of Line Clear.
7 120 JPR QN1, 8F.8B Timer mature repeater Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up on maturity of Timer for cancellation.
DL) Drops when block status set to Line Closed.
8 BPNR QN1, 8F.8B Bell Push button Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up on pressing of BELL push button with SM’s Key IN,
DL) else drops.
9 TGTNR QN1, 8F.8B Train Going To button Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up on pressing of TRAIN GOING TO push button else
DL) drops.
10 CNR (SL QN1, 8F.8B Cancel button Relay.
& DL) DROP Picks up on pressing of CANCEL push button else drops.
11 FR1 (SL QN1, 8F.8B Flash controller Relay No. 1.
& DL) DROP Toggles when Cancellation commenced or any other
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Type &
Sr. Relay Normal Status Description
No.
abnormal condition occur.
12 FR2 (SL QN1, 8F.8B Flash controller Relay No. 2.
& DL) DROP Toggles when Cancellation commenced or any other
abnormal condition occur.
13 TAR1 QNA1, 8F.8B Train Arrival First Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up when control on Reception Signal is Reverse and HS
DL) AT occupied by train and HS BT clear.
Drops when AT clear with a delay.
14 TAR2 QN1, 8F.8B Train Arrival Second Relay.
(SL & DROP Picks up when control on Reception Signal is Reverse and HS
DL) AT is clear and HS BT occupied by train.
Drops when block status set to Line Closed.
15 CAR (SL QN1, 8F.8B Cancel relay.
& DL) DROP Picks up at Train receiving station on initiation of
cancellation, provided all controls pertaining to Advance
Starter and Reception Signal/Signals and signals controlled by
them are at Normal at both the stations.
Drops when cancellation matures and system goes to Line
Closed condition.
16 BTSR QN1, 8F.8B Block Track Stick Relay.
(SL & PICK UP Picks up when Block status is LINE CLOSED and Block
DL) track is clear.
Drops in any of the under-mentioned cases:
a) Entry of train in Block Section.
b) Cancellation of Line Clear.
17 AZTR QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay of dispatch line.
(SL) PICK UP Drops in the under mentioned cases:
(a) Entry of train in block section, or
(b) Axle Counter failure
18 TGTZR QN1, 8F.8B Advance starter signal normal checking repeater Relay.
(SL & PICK UP Picks up to repeat Line Closed condition at train receiving
DL) station after arrival of train or after a Line Clear cancellation
has been initiated, else drops.
19 120 EJ Electronic Timer unit for cancellation time of 120 seconds.
(SL & Time delay
DL) unit (Fail Safe)
20 HS QNA1, 8F.8B First track for direction proving repeater Relay.
ATPR PICK UP Picks up when HSAT track circuit is vacant else drops.
(SL &
DL)
21 HS QNA1, 8F.8B Second track for direction proving repeater Relay.
BTPR PICK UP Picks up when HS BT track circuit is vacant else drops.
(SL &
DL)

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Type &
Sr. Relay Normal Status Description
No.
22 AS QNA1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Normal Checking Relay.
GNCR PICK UP Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all its controls are
(SL & at Normal, else drops.
DL)
23 HS QNA1, 8F.8B Reception Signal Normal Checking Relay
GNCR PICK UP Picks up when Reception signal/signals and all its controls are
(SL & at Normal, else drops.
DL)
24 TCFCR QN1, 8F.8B Train Coming From Cancellation Relay.
(SL & PICK UP Picks up at receiving station when CANCEL CO OP button is
DL) pressed at sending station else drops.
25 TCFZR QN1, 8F.8B Train Coming From Normal Proving Relay.
(SL) PICK UP Picks up at receiving station when TCFR drops, else drops
26 TGTPR QN1, 8F.8B Train Going To Normal Proving Relay.
(SL) PICK UP Picks up at train sending station when TGTR drops, else
drops
27 SHKR QN1, 8F.8B Shunt Key Indicating Relay
(SL) PICK UP Picks up when EKT is “IN” & Shunt Release Key is “OUT”,
else drops
28 AS QN1, 8F.8B Advance Starter Signal Normal checking (for other station)
GNCPR PICK UP Relay
(SL & Picks up when Advance Starter Signal and all its controls are
DL) Normal at the other station, else drops.
29 BIPR1 QN1, 8F.8B UFSBI health checks Relay.
(SL & TOGGLE
DL)
30 BIPR2 QN1, 8F.8B UFSBI health checks Relay.
(SL & TOGGLE
DL)
31 BLR(SL QN1, 8F.8B Bell Relay
& DL) DROP Picks Up When Other Station Presses the Bell Button
32 [D]AZTR QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay of dispatch line.
(DL) PICK UP Drops in the under mentioned cases:
(a) Entry of train in block section, or
(b) Axle Counter failure
33 [R]AZTR QNA1, 8F.8B Block Section track Relay Of Receive line.
(DL) PICK UP Drops in the under mentioned cases:
(a) Entry of train in block section, or
(b) Axle Counter failure
Total relay requirement for SL (1 pair) : QN1 – 44, QNA1 – 12, QL1 – 4, Timer – 2
Total relay requirement for DL (1 pair) : QL1 – 38, QNA1 – 14, QL1 – 4, Timer - 2

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3.5 Block Proving with Axle counter –Single Line Block Panel

Figure 31: BPAC Single Line Block Panel Figure 32: Block Panel front view

Table 10 : Single Line Block Panel Indications & Controls

Description Colour/Type
Line close indication Yellow
Train Coming from Indication Green
Train Going to Indication Green
TOL Indication Red
Cancel CO-OP Indication Yellow
Cancel Indication Yellow
SNK Indication (Advance & Home) Yellow
SNOEK Indication Yellow
LSS Indication Red
LSS Indication Green
Line Free Indication Green
Line Occupied Indication Red
SHK IN Indication Green
SHK OUT Indication Red
MUX/ UFSBI status OK Indication Green

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Description Colour/Type
MUX/ UFSBI status Fail Indication Red
Communication Link Fail Indication Yellow
“Bell” Button Black
“Train Going To” Button Red
“ACKN” Button Black
“Cancel” Co-op Button Green
“Cancel” Button Yellow
“Shunt Release” Key --
SM’s Key --
Counter Cancellation
Call attention Buzzer Intermittent
Train Entry/ Exit buzzer Continuous

3.6 Block Proving with Axle counter –Double Line Block Panel

Figure 34: BPAC Double Line

Block Panel
Figure 33: Block Panel front view

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Table 11: Double Line Block Panel Indications & Controls

Description Colour
Line close indication (UP & DN) Yellow
Train Coming from Indication Green
Train Going to Indication Green
TOL Indication (UP & DN) Red
Cancel CO-OP Indication Yellow
Cancel Indication Yellow
SNK Indication (Advance & Home) Yellow
SNOEK Indication Yellow
LSS Indication Red
LSS Indication Green
Line Free Indication (UP & DN) Green
Line Occupied Indication (UP & DN) Red
MUX/ UFSBI status Ok Indication Green
MUX/ UFSBI status Fail Indication Red
Communication Link Fail Indication Yellow
“Bell” Button Black
“Train Going To” Button Red
“ACKN” Button (UP & DN) Black
“Cancel” Co-op Button Green
“Cancel” Button Yellow
“LCB” Key
SMs Key
Counter Cancellation
Call attention Buzzer Intermittent
Train Entry/ Exit buzzer (Sending) Continuous
Train Entry/ Exit buzzer (Sending) Intermittent

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3.7 Installation pre-requisites of UFSBI

Sl. Specified Value / Nos.
Description
No.

1 Environment Spacious, Clean, Dry, Well ventilated room preferably

with a fan/ exhaust fan.

2 Battery 24 V / 120 AH

3 Battery Charger i) Good Quality low ripple battery charger (Axle Counter
type) as per IRS: S-86/2000 or IPS module as per
RDSO/SPN/165/2004

Nominal Voltage – 24 V/10A (-10% to +20%) at

The Output voltage at following 2 conditions must be

within 21.6V to 28.8V:
 Charger ON & UFSBI ON
 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & UFSBI ON
ii) Separate Power Supply provided for each of BPAC,
SSDAC & Block Telephone.

4 Earthing Value of Earth resistance: < 2

5 Communication 4 wire Voice Channel on OFC (2400 bps , asynchronous)

Channel
 S/N ratio: At least 20 dB
 Max. TX Signal: -7 dBm to -5 dBm
 Min. RX Level: -12 dBm to -14dBm
6 Communication Cable Jelly filled Quad Cable as per specn: IRS: TC 30-05.
Out of the 6 Quad or 4 Quad One Full Quad is to be
assigned for UFSBI. Do not make Four different wires of
different Quads for making a Quad to run the system.
 Length of quad cable : as per requirement
 The cable insulation (must be better than10 M when
tested with 500V Megger)
 Loop resistance (should be less than 55 /Km)
 Signal loss (should be less than 30 dB at 2.5 KHz)
 The armour of the cable must be properly earthed.
 The cable shall be terminated as stated in Annexure I
7 External Terminals All inputs from the Field and the Relay room shall be
(Centre Link Open type ) terminated with proper identification in a separate location
to connect to the UFSBI terminals.

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8 V/F Tapping Characteristics impedance 470Ω in cable side and 600Ω

Transformer on UFSBI side. If the communication link between two
UFSBI is QUAD cable then only it is required.

9 Relays As per requirement

10 Signalling Cable (0.9 As per requirement

mm dia)

3.8 Improvements in UFSBI

To improve the system performance and reduce relays in case of Block Proving with axle counter
Electronic Block Logic Module (EBLM) has been introduced.

Avoiding Relay use in the BPAC application with EBLM

 It stands for Electronic Block Logic Module.
 It replaces the Block working logic (earlier done with Q-series relay) using EBLM Card vide
Cl. 3.8.1 of spec. IRS S:105/2012
 Functionality achieved by using 2 x 2oo2 Fail-Safe Digital Electronic Hardware Logic gates
of CPLD.
 Achieves the
functionality of both
Single and Double Line
Logics
 Validated as per
CENELEC SIL-4
standard

Figure 35: Provision of EBLM in UFSBI application

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Advantages
 Reduction of relay contact related failures.
 Reduction in wiring.
 Reduction in maintenance.
 Greater availability with Hot Swap feature for any failed card in 2oo2 x 2
 Enhanced Availability which is only achieved by parallel wiring of relay rack at site thereby
reducing time of installation.

3.9 Maintenance
Preventive maintenance

Power supply: regular check on power supply units such as battery banks, battery charger
and DC-DC converters is mandatory to prevent equipment faults and malfunctioning.

Relays: S pecial care and testing is required for those relays which are to be used after long
storage. No attempt is tobe made to repair a relay. Always new relay should be used.

Maintenance of Communication Link

 Telecom cable is to be protected from injury during other kinds of installation at its
vicinity.
 If disconnection of cable is required, the c able terminal is to be refitted firmly.
 The loss of signal due to defective cable is to be kept under check.
 The display indication “33” indicates link failure. If the modem is found to be O.K, next to
be checked is the telecom c able.

Maintenance of Equipment
 UFSBI unit will automatically trip-off if the Battery supply goes below 19.2V & above
28.8V DC. In case of repeated trip-off, both the DC supply level and the loading are
to be checked. A healthy UFSBI should not draw more than 1.8 Amp DC.
 No attempt of “resetting” is to be made in case of supply impairment or link failure.
 If a faulty UFSBI system is not brought ba ck to normal after “resetting” one must
check:
 If there is any loosely fitted connector or improperly pressed PCB module.
 Connecting leads inserted in Terminal.
 The DC supply levels of the DC-DC converter.
 For specific information on faults, refer “UFSBI Error Code List”.
 Once a fault is found, the user should not attempt repairing at component level. The
impaired module / PCB needs to be replaced by a spare one.

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Table 12: Maintenance Schedule for UFSBI

Sr. Description ESM JE/SSE SSE
No.
Check the Display in all 3 CPU's. It must display flashing 0
1 (ZERO). 0 (ZERO) indicates that the system is healthy & F M Q
functioning properly.
Check the working voltage of UFSBI unit. It should not be
2 below 21.6 V & above 28.8 V DC. (ALTHOUGH IT CAN F M Q
WORK FROM 19.2V TO 31.2V)
Check the various outputs of DC-DC converter and record all
the output supply voltages & output level should be as follows :
3 F M Q
(i) 5V [+/- 3%] (ii) +12V [+/- 2%] (iii) -12V [+/- 2%] (iv)
24V [+/- 5%]
Check the working current. A healthy UFSBI should not draw
4 F M Q
more than 1.8 Amp DC.
Check the communication channel (OFC) loss with Telecom
5 staff & it should not be more than 30 db between two modems - HY Y
of UFSBI.
Check the link parameters with Telecom staff
(i) For trans = -05 to -10 db (After removing cable side
6 - HY Y
connection)
(ii) For Receive = -12 to -22 db
Check the surge arrester module working properly with zero
7 F M Q
voltage drop.
Check the link fail indication on reset box. This indication
(yellow) will normally flicker continuously meaning modem
8 F M Q
receiving data from remote station modem. Link failure is
indicated by steady yellow.
Check proper functioning of all push buttons, indications,
9 F M Q
buzzers, counter & keys provided on ASM block panel.
Check that all the connectors & PCBs in the 6U rack are
10 F M Q
inserted properly.
Check that all UFSBI relay contacts are clean and free from
11 F M Q
pitting.
12 Check that all fuses provided are of proper capacity F M Q
Check that ripple voltages are not more than the specified
voltage which are as follows :-
13 i) 5 V DC not more than 40 mv F M Q
ii) +12 V DC not more than 30 mv
iii) -12 V DC not more than 30 mv
i) If Single CPU fail indication appears on UFSBI alarm panel
then check all 3 CPUs cards. If anyone is not working, replace
defective CPU
14
ii) If redundant DC-DC convertor fail indication appears on
UFSBI alarm Panel then check the DC-DC convertor.
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Sr. Description ESM JE/SSE SSE

No.
UFSBI alarm panel it would be ON till the UFSBI functioning
normally (till BIPR1& BIPR2 picks up) then reset the system. If
not reset then check error codes shown on the CPU & the LED
on the Output cards & the control & communication card & take
the actions recommended by manufacturer
Check that all the relays in UFSBI relay rack are properly
15 F M Q
plugged and holding clips are intact.
Check that all cable terminations are tight and properly
16 F M Q
connected.
17 Measure the earth resistance & it should be less than 2 ohm HY HY Y
18 Check the earthing wire & its connectivity for tightness F Q HY
Check address jumper of both mother cards of connected
19 - HY y
UFSBI unit for their correspondence unit.
Check all the parameters of communication link along with
20 - HY Y
telecom staff.
Check that proper gasket is provided in the UFSBI cubicle to
21 F M Q
prevent the ingress of water dust, insects / pests etc.
Check that terminations of wires are with a unique number for
22 - - Y
easy identification.
23 Wiring of relay rack is properly dressed and laced. - - Y
Ensure that ASM alarm panel indications are extended to
24 - - Y
ESM's duty room & to the Data loggers.
Ensure that all potential free contact of UFSBI ( power supply
monitor , single CPU failure detection & single System failure
25 - - Y
detection ) are wired in Data logger and extended to ESM's
duty room.

3.10 Do’s & Don’ts

 UFSBI system is to be operated or maintained only by trained persons.
 No attempt is to be made to operate the equipment at Battery Voltage ranging
bellow 19.2V and above 28.8V DC.
 Connectors or PCBs is to be plugged in or out after switching off the Power Supply.
 “RESET” should not be applied in case of “Link Failure” or “Supply” BreakDown.
 Replacement of components or modules is to be done with spares
supplied/prescribed by the manufacturer.
 While plugging in / out a PCB, c are is to be taken to avoid application of excessive
force.
 Arbitrary grounding should not be done to any “common” terminal inside the

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equipment.
 Relay testing should not be performed involving forced ‘pick-up’ or ‘drop’ while
the instrument is “ON”.
 Standard restrictions against mishandling and opening of Block Instrument are
applicable also to UFSBI.

3.11 Error code list & recommended actions

In case of any fault, please follow the steps in the order as stated below:
(1). Note the codes shown on the CPU and the LED on the Output cards and the
Control & C om m uni c at i on C a r d.
(2). It should also be recorded that under which condition the failure occurs, i.e.
whether it occurs repeatedly during a certai n operation or is it intermittent in
nature.
(3). Perform a Power-On-Reset following the steps given in item Power- On-Reset under
para 3.2 (f) on page 44.
(4). In case the problem persists or recurs even after Power-On-Reset then follow the
troubleshooting given in Error code list Table
(5). During troubleshooting, whenever directed to check the effect of any change or
replacement of card, please perform Power-On-Reset as stated above.

Detailed error code list along with recommended remedial actions is given on next page

NOTE:

BEFORE TAKING OUT OR INSERTING A CARD, ALWAYS TURN-OFF THE POWER SUPPLY

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Table 13: Error code list & Recommended actions for Block Working With UFSBI &
DAC(Deltron) in case of Faults/ Errors
Codes Failure Cause Recommended Actions
a) Flashing ‘00’ indicates that the system is
healthy & functioning properly.
b) If this code becomes steady in certain CPU
00 NORMAL MODE. and an error code of ‘37’, ‘38’ or ‘39’
appears (according to the stuck CPU) on the
other CPU’s try “RESETTING” the system as
stated in item Resetting operation under para
3.2 (f) on page 45.
b) In case the problem persists change the
CPU showing the steady code.
a) If the code is displayed simultaneously in
01 Output Latch 1 Read-back bad
more than 1 CPU:
Then check if the CCC card is inserted
properly in the slot. If the problem still persists
replace the CCC card.
02 Output Latch 2 Read-back bad
b) If the code comes on a single CPU:
i) First swap the faulty CPU with another slot.
ii) If the c ode shifts with the CPU to the new
slot, change the CPU c ard else change the
Output c ard
Check Address jumpers of both mother cards of
UFSBI source address mismatch in connected UFSBI units for their correspondence
05
receive message refer page 33. If the fault is in one CPU card only
(unlikely) replace the CPU card.
Check Address jumpers of both mother cards of
UFSBI destination address connected UFSBI units for their correspondence
06
mismatch in receive message refer page 33. If the fault is in one CPU card only
(unlikely) replace the CPU card.
TXENABLE-A/B/C signal If this occurs in all the CPUs, change the CCC
07 produced by Inter-block data Card. This can also happen when the UFSBI is
selector logic in CCC not working in 2/2 mode and a further failure occurs.
matching with Inter-block This is not a serious problemand will go up on
phase. “RESET”.
08 CPU failed to transmit a) Swap the CPU with another slot, if the
problem shifts with the CPU, and then change the
0A Clear input to U9 low CPU card.
b) Check the system, if the fault persists in the
same slot, change the CCC card.

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a) Press “BI-ON” button to start the system
within 30 sec. If the button is not pressed in time
then all the three CPUs will display “99”
0B Ready to accept 'start' code and go to shut down. To recover from
command after POST this problem the power supply is to be turned
(Ob) off and the on. After the POST process all the
CPUs will display “ 0b ” again.
b) In case anyone CPU is showing steady 0B,
while others are running with 37, 38 or 39, try
“RESETTING” the system.
0C PS monitor test in progress in Wait for all CPUs to display “0b”.
POST
10 IN1 complementary Manually RESET the system. If the problem persists
failure (Ckt ref. then
W2 & W10)
11 IN2 complementary i) In case the Error Code is appearing in 1 of the 3
failure CPUs,
(Ckt ref. W3 & W11)
a) Swap the Input Card 1 with another Input
IN3 complementary
12 Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”,
failure
(Ckt ref. W4 & W12) observe the outcome
13 IN4 complementary b) Swap the Input Card 2 with another Input
failure Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”,
(Ckt ref. W5 & W13) observe the outcome
IN5 complementary In case (I)-a,b fails to solve the problem,
14 failure (Ckt ref.
W6 & W14) c) Change Input Card 1 for Error Codes
IN6 complementary “10” to “ 1F” d) Change Input Card 2 for
15 failure (Ckt ref. Error Codes “20” to “ 2F”
W7 & W15)
IN7 complementary Manually RESET the system and observe its
16 failure (Ckt ref. operation
W8 & W16)
IN8 complementary ii) If the Error codes are appearing in at least 2 of
17 the 3 CPU’s simultaneously then check volta
failure
(Ckt ref. W9 & W17) ges at the respective relay conta cts and wa
OUT1 complementary go terminals as per circuit dia gram Sh. 6A and
18
failure (Ckt ref. W18 6B of 12 of RDSO/S/32018 (atta ched in the
& W26) Manual) for the inputs IN1-IN7 (Wago W2-W8
OUT2 complementary ) and inputs IN1’-IN7’ (Wago W10-W15) . For
19 failure (Ckt ref. W19
& W27) other inputs like IN8, IN9- IN16 (Wago W9,
OUT3 complementary W64-W71) and IN8’, IN9’-IN16’ (Wa go W17,
1A failure (Ckt ref. W20 W72-W79) check the loopin g as per circuit
& W28)
OUT4 complementary referred above. Manually RESET the system and
1B failure (Ckt ref. W21 observe its operation
& W29)
OUT5 complementary iii) If the problem still persists check the flat
1C failure (Ckt ref. W22

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& W30) cable connections between the wa go board
OUT6 complementary and motherboard as per di g. 2.1. Manually
1D RESET the system and observe its operation
failure
(Ckt ref. W23 & W31) iv) In c ase the error still persists, repla ce-
OUT7 complementary a) Input Card 1 for Error Codes
1E
failure (Ckt ref. W24 “10” to “1F” b) Input Card 2 for
& W32) Error Codes “20” to “2F”
OUT8 complementary Manually RESET the system and observe its
'1 ' (1F) failure (Ckt ref. W25 operation
& W33)
IN9 complementary Manually RESET the system following the same
20 failure (Ckt ref.
W64 & W72) process as stated in item no. ****. If the problem
IN10 complementary persists then
21 failure (Ckt ref. In case the Error Code is appearing in 1 of the 3
W65 & W73)
IN11 complementary CPU’s,
22 failure (Ckt ref. a) Swap the Input Card 1 with another Input
W66 & W74) Card 1 for Error Codes “10” to “1F”,
IN12 complementary observe the outcome
23 failure (Ckt ref. b) Swap the Input Card 2 with another Input
W67 & W75) Card 2 for Error Codes “20” to “2F”,
IN13 complementary observe the outcome.
24
failure (Ckt ref. In case (I)-a,b fails to solve the problem,
W68 & W76) c) Change Input Card 1 for Error Codes
IN14 complementary “10” to “ 1F” d) Change Input Card 2 for
25 failure (Ckt ref.
W69 & W77) Error Codes “20” to “ 2F”
IN15 complementary Manually RESET the system and observe its
26 failure (Ckt ref. operation
W70 & W78)
IN16 complementary If the Error codes are appearing in at least 2 of
27 failure (Ckt ref. the 3 CPU’s simultaneously then check
W71 & W79)
OUT9 complementary voltages at the respective relay contacts and
28 failure (Ckt ref. W80
& W88) wago terminals as per circuit diagram Sh. 6A
OUT10 complementary and 6B of 12 of RDSO/S/32018 (attached in the
29 failure (Ckt ref. Manual) for the inputs. Manually RESET the
W81 & W89)
system and observe its operation
2A OUT11 complementary
i) If the problem still persists check the
failure
(Ckt ref. W82 & W90) flat cable connections between the wago
OUT12 complementary board and motherboard as per dig. 2.1.
2B failure (Ckt ref. Manually RESET the system and observe its
W83 & W91)
OUT13 complementary operation
2C failure (Ckt ref. ii)In case the error still persists, replace-
W84 & W92) a) Input Card 1 for Error Codes
OUT14 complementary
2D failure (Ckt ref. “10” to “1F” b) Input Card 2 for
W85 & W93)

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OUT15 complementary Error Codes “20” to “2F”
2E failure (Ckt ref.
W86 & W94) Manually RESET the system and observe its
OUT16 complementary operation
'2 ' (2F)
failure
(Ckt ref. W87 & W95)
30 BIPR1 complementary
failure Take similar steps as in the case for other relays.

31 BIPR2com plementary
failure

33 Link Fail (SSB mode) If the error code appears in any one of the CPU card:
i) Swap it with other slot. If the error shifts
with the card Change the CPU c ard.
If the error code appears in any one of the CPU
card:
i) Check the communication link from crone box,
terminal, to modem RJ11 jack. If external
communication link
is confirmed OK change the CCC Card.
ii) If the problem still persists, Switch off the
Modem, and then restart it after 60s.
iii) If the problem still persists perform Power-On
Reset of the
System and observe its operation
34 This mode indicates that the UFSBI on the other side
RSSB mode is not receiving data. Try by checking the channel,
modem and communication in that order as stated
for error code ‘33’. Ensure that the other side
System is working and showing error
code ‘33’ only.
37 CPU A bad i) Change corresponding CPU Cards in which the
static error code is showing. Manually RESET the
system and observe its operation.
38 CPU B bad ii) If this indication is on all the CPU cards then
change the CCC (Communication) Card. Manually
RESET the system and
39 CPU C bad observe its operation
3A Inter-pro cessor c ommunic ation
channel failure (common If occurs in all the CPUs, change the communication
mode) card. Manually RESET the system and observe its
operation
40 OUT1 forced Manually RESET the system following the same
pickup [LFR Non- process as stated in item no. II.15. If the problem

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vital relay] persists then For codes “40” to “4F” check the
corresponding relays as follows
i) Check if the relay is properly plugged and the
41 OUT2 forced pickup retaining clip is place correctly. Also ensure
[TCFXR vital relay] that all its receptacles are rightly placed and
locked in the plug board. Manually RESET
42 OUT3 forced pickup the system and observe its operation.
[TCFCR vital relay] ii) Check the corresponding relays to see if the
front contacts somehow got voltage or ba ck
43 OUT4 forced pickup contacts got broken or if the relay has got
[TGTYR vital relay] picked up out of sequence by some stray feed
given externally. Manually RESET the
44 OUT5 forced pickup system and observe its operation.
[ASGNCPR vital relay] iii) Check the wago terminals for unwanted
shorting between terminals other than those
45 OUT6 forced pickup showed in circuit. In case any such short
[TGTZR vital relay] circuits found please remove the same.
Manually RESET the system and observe
46 OUT7 forced pickup its operation.
[BLR vital relay]

47 OUT8 forced pickup

48 OUT9 forced pickup Manually RESET the system following the same
process as stated in item no. II.15. If the problem
49 OUT10 forced pickup persists then For codes “40” to “4F” check the
corresp onding relays as follows
iv) Check if the relay is properly plugged and the
4A OUT11 forced pickup retaining clip is place corre ctly. Also ensure
that all its recepta cles are rightly placed and
locked in the plug board. Manually RESET
4B OUT12 forced pickup the system and observe its operation.
v) Check the corresp onding relays to see if the
front conta cts somehow got voltage or ba ck
4C OUT13 forced pickup conta cts got broken or if the relay has got
picked up out of sequence by some stray feed
given externally.
4D OUT14 forced pickup Manually RESET the system and observe
its operation.
vi) Check the wa go terminals for unwanted
4E OUT15 forced pickup shortin g between terminals other than those
showed in circuit. In case any such short

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4F OUT16 forced pickup circuits found please remove the same.
Manually RESET the system and observe its
operation.
50 IN1 jitter Jittery contacts of the relay may occur when a

51 IN2 jitter particular relay does not stabilize, i.e. it ‘chatters’.

52 IN3 jitter This may happen due to low coil voltage, faulty
receptacles (coil or contacts ) or improper plugging
53 IN4 jitter
of the relays without retaining clips.

54 IN5 jitter The following actions are suggested:

a) Check the setting in the plug board for proper
55 IN6 jitter plugging

56 IN7 jitter b) Check firmness of the contacts and all

connections from output connector coil (for
57 IN8 jitter output relays).

58 OUT1 jitter [LFR Non-vital

relay]
c) Check coil and contact voltage for each input
59 OUT2 jitter [TCFXR vital relay] paths from the circuit. Try removing and
re-plugging each relay in the circuit path
5A OUT3 jitter [TCFCR vital relay] separately ensuring that it is fitted firmly to the
plug board and the retaining clip is in the
5B OUT4 jitter [TGTYR vital relay] right place

5C OUT5 jitter [ASGNCPR vital d) For output relays, try to measure the coil voltage
relay] at the corresponding wago terminal as well as
the relay coil R1- R2. Note that this voltage is
5D OUT6 jitter [TGTZR vital relay] available for less than ½ sec, so using an
analog voltmeter is preferred. It is advisable to
5E OUT7 jitter [BLR vital relay] try by changing the corresponding output card.

5F OUT8 jitter Manually RESET the system and observe its

operation.
60 IN9 jitter

61 IN10 jitter Jittery contacts of the relay may occur when a

particular relay does not stabilize, i.e. it ‘chatters’.
62 IN11 jitter
This may happen due to low coil voltage, faulty
63 IN12 jitter receptacles (coil or contacts ) or improper plugging
of the relays without retaining clips.

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64 IN13 jitter The following actions are suggested:
a) Check the setting in the plug board for proper
65 IN14 jitter plugging
b) Check firmness of the contacts and all
66 IN15 jitter connections from output connector coil (for
67 IN16 jitter output relays).
c) Check coil and contact voltage for each input
68 OUT9 jitter paths from the circuit. Try removing and
69 OUT10 jitter re-plugging each relay in the circuit path
separately ensuring that it is fitted firmly to the
6A OUT11 jitter plug board and the retaining clip is in the
6B OUT12 jitter right place
d) For output relays, try to measure the coil voltage
6C OUT13 jitter at the corresponding wago terminal as well as
the relay coil R1- R2. Note that this voltage is
6D OUT14 jitter available for less than ½ sec, so using an
analog voltmeter is preferred. It is advisable to
6E OUT15 jitter
try by changing the corresponding output card.
6F OUT16 jitter Manually RESET the system and observe its
70 BIPR1 jitter operation.
71 BIPR2 jitter
73 Shut down relay phase generator If this indication is on a single CPU card change
failure (phase not changing the CPU card.
within 30 minutes) If all the 3 CPUs show this code then change the
communication c ard.
75 Timer2 input bad RESET the system by pressing RESET button and
then BI-OK button in a sequential manner. If
78 Data bus check failed problem persists chan ge corresponding CPU c ard.
79 EPROM Checksum failed
7A BIPR1 input to GAL stuck at RESET the system by pressing RESET button and
low
then BI-OK button in a sequential manner. If
problem persists change corresponding CPU card.
7B If the problem still remains change CCC Card.
BIPR2 input to GAL stuck at When all CPUs show the code, change CCC
low
7C BIPR1 command output not RESET the system by pressing RESET button and then
matching with shutdown BI-OK button in a sequential manner. If problem
relay phase. persists change corresponding CPU c ard.
7D BIPR1 command output not
matching with shutdown
relay phase.

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Relay forced/ fail to pick up failure codes of UFSBI

Failure Relay Name Contact No. Corresponding

Code to be checked WAGO No.

80 OUT1 R1, R2 W47, W48

81 OUT2 R1, R2 W49,W50

82 OUT3 R1, R2 W51, W52

83 OUT4 R1, R2 W53, W54

84 OUT5 R1, R2 W55, W56

85 OUT6 R1, R2 W57, W58

86 OUT7 R1, R2 W59, W60

87 OUT8 R1, R2 W61, W62

88 OUT 9 R1, R2 W102, W103

89 OUT10 R1, R2 W104, W105

8A OUT11 R1, R2 W106, W107

8b OUT12 R1, R2 W108, W109

8C OUT13 R1, R2 W110,W 111

8d OUT14 R1, R2 W112, W113

8E OUT15 R1, R2 W114, W115

8 OUT16 R1, R2 W116, W117

Communication link failures codes of UFSBI

 For this failure the Error cod e would be “33” / “34”
 First check the +12V & -12V power supply from DC-DC converter is present or not.
 Then Check all the physical connection from Modem To OFC Primary Mux/ Quad Cable.
 Put the Loop/ Normal Switch which is placed in the back MODEM to the Loop position and
check if all the CPU’s are showing “06” or not.

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(a). If all the CPU’s are showing “06” then the digital part of Modem and CC card of
UFSBI is OK. Check the communication link for this failure. To check this
communication line first check the Modem TX power which has to be in the range of -
7dB to - 12dB. Then check the receive power at other end. The Loss should not be
more than 30dB in the line.
(b). If the system does not show “06” change the CC Card first and see the result. If this
does not solve the problem change the corresponding Modem.
Please refer Flowchart on page 75 Figure 36

Cards or DC-DC Converter failure of UFSBI

Card failure
For any Hard failure i.e. components/ IC’s failure in Cards the corresponding codes will be shown in
the CPU cards. Power OFF the system then Power On the system again. If it does not solve the
problem change the corresponding card. The main reason of this hard type of failure are Improper
Battery Charger, Battery Charger without Battery bank, Improper earthing, Direct Lightning. So
before inserting a new card ensures these are proper.
This system is 2/3 Active Redundant system so if any one CPU card fails the system can continue to
work without any hindrance in block working operation but Single CPU failure alarm will come to the
SM room so that maintainer can attend the system and rectify the fault, as a preventive measure.

DC-DC converter failure

DC-DC converter used in UFSBI is Dual redundant hot standby type. So any of the module fails
system can work as each module is capable of taking full load of UFSBI on it’s rated voltage. Like
CPU, redundant DC-DC converter failure indication is also extended to the SM’s room.
The Following Cards has to be replaced during the following error codes showing in all the 3 CPUs:
.
Error Code Card To be Replaced

01, 02, 05, 07, 08, 0A, 3A, 73, 7A, 7B, A0, CCC
A1, A2,A3,A4, A5,A6,A7,A8, B5,B6,
B7,B8,B9, BA, BD, C1, C6, C9, CA, E1,
E2, E8,E9, EB, EC, ED, FA, FB, FD
93 O/P 1 then O/P 2
95, AA O/P 1
96, AB O/P 2

 If these errors are shown in only one CPU change the corresponding CPU card.
 Please note that before changing any of the card perform at least TWO Power-On-Resets to
ensure that card is permanently damaged not a temporary hang.
 For Detailed failure Code Refer Failure Code List.

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Figure 36 :Flowchart for Rectification of Communication link failure Deltron make UFSBI

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Station Interlocking STATION - A BLOCK SECTION STATION - B Station Interlocking

System (MACL, RRI, System (MACL, RRI,
PI, SSI PI, SSI
Status of Vital Status of Vital
Relay (through Relay (through
potential potential
free contacts) Typically 10-20 Km free contacts)
4 4 4 4
Push Button type Block Interlocking Block Interlocking Push Button type
Block Operating Circuit with AXLE AXLE Circuit with Block Operating
EVALUATOR EVALUATOR
SENSOR SENSOR Panel (designed by
Panel (designed Q-type relays 1/2 Quad Cable or Q-type relays
by RDSO ) (designed by RDSO) (designed by RDSO ) RDSO )
2 Wire Voice
SSDAC - 1 SSDAC - 2
Block Panel - 1 Channel on OFC Block Panel - 2
2/3 Fail-Safe Digital 2/3 Fail-Safe Digital
Mux - UFSBI ( as per Mux - UFSBI ( as per Relay
Relay RDSO/SPN/147/97) 1 Quad Cable or 4 Wire RDSO/SPN/147/97)
Voice Channel on OFC
interlocking ckt.-2
Interlocking ckt.-1
UFSBI - 1 1/2 Quad Cable or 2 Wire Voice
Channel on OFC UFSBI - 2

Block Telephone Block Proving with single section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI Block Telephone

Figure 37: Block Proving with Single Section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI for Single Line

System Components

The System comprises of the following items as per IRS S:105/2012

 BLOCK PANEL (As per drawing no. RDSO/S 32019) (1 PAIR)

 UFSBI (As per IRS S:104/2012) (1 PAIR)
 RELAY RACK (As per drawing no. RDSO/S 32020) (1 PAIR)
 Block Telephone (As per RDSO/SPN/191/2006) (1 PAIR)
 Single Section Digital Axle Counter (As per RDSO/SPN/177/2003) (1 PAIR)

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STATION - A BLOCK SECTION STATION - B

Typically 10-20 Km
4 4 4 4

AXLE AXLE
EVALUATOR EVALUATOR
SENSOR SENSOR
1/2 Quad Cable or
2 Wire Voice Channel
SSDAC - 1 (UP) SSDAC - 2 (UP)
on OFC
Station Inte rlocking STATION - A STATION - B Station Inte rlocking
Sys te m (MACL, RRI, BLOCK SECTION Sys te m (MACL, RRI,
PI, SSI PI, SSI
Status of Vital Relay
f or UP & DN Line Status of Vital Relay f or UP &
(through seperate DN Line (through seperate
potential potential f ree contacts)
f ree contacts) Typically 10-20 Km
4 4 4 4
Pus h Button type Block Interlock ing Block Interlock ing Pus h Button type
Block Ope rating Circuit w ith AXLE AXLE Circuit w ith Block Ope rating
Panel (des igne d Q-type relays
EVALUATOR
SENSOR 1/2 Quad Cable or SENSOR
EVALUATOR
Q-type relays Panel (des igne d
by RDSO ) (de signe d by RDSO) 2 Wire Voice (de signe d by RDSO ) by RDSO )
SSDAC - 1 (DN) Channel on OFC SSDAC - 2 (DN)
Block Panel - 1 Block Panel - 2
2/3 Fail-Safe Digital 2/3 Fail-Safe Digital
M ux - UFSBI ( as pe r M ux - UFSBI ( as pe r Relay
Relay RDSO/SPN/147/97) 1 Quad Cable or 4 Wire RDSO/SPN/147/97)
Voice Channel on OFC Interlocking ckt.-2
Interlocking ckt.-1 1/2 Quad Cable or 2 Wire Voice
UFSBI - 1 Channel on OFC UFSBI - 2

Block Telephone Block Telephone

Block Proving with single section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI

Figure 38 :Block Proving with Single Section Digital Axle Counter & UFSBI for Double Line
System Components

The System comprises of the following items as per IRS S:105/2012

 BLOCK PANEL (As per drawing no. RDSO/S 32017) (1 PAIR)

 UFSBI (As per IRS S:104/2012) (1 PAIR)
 RELAY RACK (As per drawing no. RDSO/S 32018) (1 PAIR)
 Block Telephone (As per RDSO/SPN/191/2006) (1 PAIR)
 Single Section Digital Axle Counter (As per RDSO/SPN/177/2003) (2 PAIRS)

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Annexure V
Pre-commissioning Check List for Deltron BPAC using UFSBI & SSDAC
Name and Type of Equipment: BPAC using Universal Fail Safe Block
Interface (UFSBI) and SSDAC
Specific ation No: IRS:S-105/2012

Name and Address of M/s Deltron Equipment & Systems

manufacturer/supplier: Pvt.Ltd.
26, Convent Road, Kolkata-700 014
Serial number of the equipment:

Station Name:

Division/Zonal Railway:

Software checksum:
‘B7 0E’
UFSBI working on:
OFC / Microwave / Quad Cable
DATE OF INSTALLATION:

DATE OF COMMISSIONING:

DATE OF INSPECTION:

Note:

System should be installed and commissioned by authorized technical staff of manufacturer only.

Commissioning of Universal Fail Safe Block Interface (UFSBI) 4 has to be done by OEM as per
RDSO approved pre-commissioning checklist No. SIG 0611 Ver.0.

OEM shall certify that verification of system installation has been completed by OEM and
all necessary arrangements meet the required standards of engineering for trouble free
working of installed system.

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Sl. Description Specified Value / nos. Obtained Ok/

No. Value / Not
Nos. Ok
(if any)
1. Environment Spacious, Clean, Dry, Well ventilated room
preferably with a fan/ exhaust fan.
Space for SM’s panel at SM room – 610 x
400 x 465 Cubic mm.
Space for UFSBI alarm panel at SM’s room
- 265x 170 x 105 Cubic mm
Space for UFSBI cubicle at Relay room -
1430 x 710 x 480 Cubic mm
2. Battery 2 x 12 V / 120 AH
3. Battery Charger Good Quality low ripple battery charger
(Axle Counter type) as per IRS: S-
86/2000 or IPS module as per
RDSO/SPN/165/2004
Nominal Voltage – 24 V/ 10A (-10% to
+20%) at V
The Output voltage at following 2
conditions must be within 21.6V to 28.8V:
 Charger ON & UFSBI ON
 Charger OFF (for 15 min) & UFSBI ON V

(Note: The output voltage must be measured

at the terminals DC-DC Converter Input)
4. Earthing Separate earthing should be provided for
UFSBI cubicle. Value of Earth resistance: <
1 ohms
5. Lightning Good lightning protection system with
Arrestor proper connection with earth provided
from any of the following firms:-
M/s Phoenix Conta cts or M/s Cape Electric
Corpn. or M/s MCML Systems Pvt. Ltd. or
M/s Adhunik Power Systems or OBO
Bettermann India (P) Ltd. Or CITEL or
ERICO.
6. Communication 4 wire Voice Channel on OFC (2400 bps ,
Channel asynchronous)
 Max. Tx Signal: -7 dBm to -5 dBm dBm

 Min. Rx. Level: -12 dBm to-14dBm dBm

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Sl. Description Specified Obtained Ok/

No Value/ Value/ Nos. Not
nos. (if any) Ok

7. Communication Jelly filled Quad Cable as per specn: IRS: TC

Cable
30-05
 Length of quad cable: Km
 The c able insulation (must be better than
10 M Ohm when tested with 500V
MOhm
Megger):
 Loop resistance (should be less than 55 Ohm
Ohm/Km):
 Signal loss (should be less than 30 dB at dB
2.5 KHz):
 Near End Cross talk (should be better
than 55dB/Km at a frequency of 150 dB
KHz):
 Far End Cross talk (should be better
dB
than 67.8 dB/Km at a frequency of 150
KHz)
 The armor of the cable must be
properly earthed.
 The cable shall be terminated
as stated in Annexure A
8. External All inputs from the Field, Block
Terminals Instruments and the Relay room shall be
(Centre Link terminated with proper identification in a
Open type ) separate location to connect to the UFSBI
terminals
9. 1 x 60C indoor For interconnection between SM-
Panel to BPAC cubicle.
Sq.mm diameter Length is as per distance between
SM panel at SM room to BPAC
cable cubicle. Out of 60 core 48 cores are
used and rest are spare
10. 1 x 40C indoor For interconnection between relay rack to
cable of 0.9 BPAC cubicle. Length is as per
Sq.mm diameter distance between CTR at relay room to
cable BPAC cubicle.
11 Copper Wire of For provision of power supply for BPAC.
2.5 Sq.mm dia Length is as per distance between
(Red & Black in battery charger or IPS room to BPAC to
colour) cubicle.

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12. V/ F tapping For the system which has to run on

transformer copper c able in RE area V/F tapping
transformer is required as per IRS:TC 76-
2000
Characteristics impedance of the V/F
transformer is 600 on primary side (i.e.
BPAC MODEM side) and Quad cable
impedance on secondary side (normally
470).
13. Relays For One Block section number of relays
are given below
For Double Line: QN1(8F/8B) – 38,
QNA1(8F/8B)
– 14, QL1 (11F/4B) – 4, Electronic fail safe
Timer- 2

Signal checking
Check the Block Instruments Indication for the Following condition:
Sl. Test Observed result (OK / NOTOK)
No.
STATION “ A” STATION “B”
01. SM’s Key Control on Line Clear

02. Refusal of Line Clear enquiry through LCB KeyControl

03. Normal Train Movement ( For at least 2 trains fromboth

direction)
04. Cancella tion of Line Clear (From Both side) and
check Cancel Counter
05. Advance Starter should not go to Green (taken OFF)without
Line Clear
06. Advance Starter should not go to Green (taken OFF)if
UFSBI fails after taking of Line Clea r
07. Advance Starter should not go to Green (taken OFF) after
Train enters block section
08. Advance Starter should not go to Green (taken OFF) after
Train clears the block section but the Block instrument
does not go to Line Closed condition due to any
reason. The advance starter should come only after
Block Instrument goes to First Line Closed then a fresh
Line Clear is taken. (One train One Slot
condition)
09. Advance Starter should not Fly Back from Green toRed
(OFF - ON) due to UFSBI System failure or UFSBI Link
failure.
10. Cancel CO-OP cannot be extended from train
sending station unless and until Advance startersignal
and it’s all c ontrols are normal.

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Unit details.

(A) Input Cards. : 6 nos.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

2. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

3. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

4. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

5. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

6. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Input ……………….

(B) CPU Cards. : 3 nos.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/CPU ……………….

2. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI /CPU ……………….

3. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI /CPU ……………….

(C) Output Cards. : 2 nos.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI / Output……………….

2. Sl. no. : Deltron /UFSBI / Output……………….

(D) Com. & Con. Card. : 1 no.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI/ CCC……………….

(E) Reset Box. : 1 no.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron/UFSBI / RSTBX……………….

(F) Modem. : 1 no.

1. Sl. no. : Deltron/ UFSBI/ Modem/P……………….

Settings : LOOP ANS

1 2
NORMAL ORG

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(G) Relays. : To be supplied by

Railways as per
system Requirement.

(H) Power supply. : 1 no (with hot

standby) 1. Sl. no. :
……………………………

(I) Personality module. : 1 set.

1. PSM card. : 1 no.

Sl no. : Deltron/UFSBI / PSM……………….

2. IFU TX : 1 no.

Sl no. : …………………………………

3. IFU RX : 1 no..

Sl no. : …………………………………

4. IFU Driver : 1 no.

Sl no. : …………………………………

(J) Initial Reset Count. : Commissioning Reset Count. :

(K) Address Pairs. TX RX

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References
 IRS Specification No. IRS:S104-2012 for Universal fail safe Block interface
(UFSBI)

 IRS Specification No. IRS:S105 Block Proving with Axle Counter using
UFSBI/MUX combiner.

 User's Manual for Block Proving with Axle Counter using UFSBI -M/s Deltron
Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

 User's Manual - Block Proving by Axle Counter(For Single Line with UFSBI) -
M/s Webfil Ltd., Kolkata

 User's Manual - Block Proving by Axle Counter(For Double Line with UFSBI) -
M/s Webfil Ltd., Kolkata

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