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Signal Control Circuit

This document provides information about signal control circuits. It discusses: 1) How signal control (GR) circuits allow signals to clear to a proceed aspect depending on signal ahead conditions and aspects. 2) The various contacts that must be proved in the GR circuit, including route locking (RLR), signal ahead (ECPR), clear tracks (TPR), and normal/reverse point detection (NKLPR, RKLPR). 3) Additional contacts for conditions like approach control (TJPR), last route used (USR), and resetting timers (AJPR).

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Signal Control Circuit

This document provides information about signal control circuits. It discusses: 1) How signal control (GR) circuits allow signals to clear to a proceed aspect depending on signal ahead conditions and aspects. 2) The various contacts that must be proved in the GR circuit, including route locking (RLR), signal ahead (ECPR), clear tracks (TPR), and normal/reverse point detection (NKLPR, RKLPR). 3) Additional contacts for conditions like approach control (TJPR), last route used (USR), and resetting timers (AJPR).

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BRS – SW67

Free Wired Interlocking

Signal Control Circuits

Training Session
SIGNAL CONTROL (General)

 The signal control (GR) circuit allows the signal to clear to a


proceed, or less restrictive aspect
 The actual aspect of the signal is, however, dependent on signal
ahead conditions to achieve correct aspect sequencing
 The requirement of signal controls are given on the “Signal
control require” section of the control table
 The signal control relay is called as GR
 Each signal has single GR relay and this relay is slow to release
 Where signal has more than one route , the GR will have separate path
of operation for each route from the signal.
 For diverging routes these paths can be meshed to avoid duplicated
circuitry.
 For converging routes these paths generally not to be meshed due to
dangers of complex meshed circuitry.
 It is essential to prove the points locked in the GR circuit, because the
route RLR only proves them available.
Contacts proved in GR circuit
 RDL – Route disconnection link for each route to disable the GR
for that route.
 TACL – Temporary approach control link to introduce temporary
approach control of the signal.
 The following front contacts proves
 A route RLR – Interlocking is free and facilitate to replace
the signal to danger when entrance button is pulled.
 ECPR - Proves that signal ahead is lit
 TPR – Track circuits are clear
 NKLPR - Points are set, locked and detected normal
 RKLPR – Points are set, locked and detected Reverse
 GSR – the route was normalised after passage of the
previous train. Prevents re-clearing automatically after the
passage of train
 Any other conditions specified in control tables such as
overrun protection etc.
 TJPR for approach control if any with time delay.
Contacts proved in GR circuit

 The following back contacts proves


 Last USR – Route locking is correctly applied and prevents the
momentary clearance of opposing signals
 AJPR – Approach locking timer is reset to its starting position.
Prevents premature timed release of the approach locking.
 Any track circuit timer – down proving of timer
 Refer RT/E/C/11600 for down proving of timers . Certain timers like
Electronic and solid state timers need not be down proved.
44 GR CIRCUIT

# AJPR Back contact only required where


timers requires down proving
Signal Controls
 signal stick is added in common path. Track circuits which holds GSR relay are
defined as STICK CONTROL APPLIED WHEN SIGNAL OFF AND TRACK
CIRCUIT OCCUPIED in CT.
 Approach control( if any) is then included over selection of individual RLR. This is
given in TRACK CIRCUIT OCCUPIED in CT
 If any track circuit occupation which inhibits replacement are specified in TRACK
CIRCUITS OCCUPIED FOR $40 TO INHIBIT REPLACEMENT in CT. Generally
conditions as last wheel replacement are specified in it.
 Control that are required to be proved only at the time of clearance such as flank
points etc , should be bypassed by GR front contact( $10)
 The signal may have special controls like slots etc. are provided along with each
route. These special controls are given as SPECIAL CONTROLS/REMARKS in CT
 Aspect disconnection links are provided for individual routes. This is given as
ASPECT DISABLE CONYROL/LINK PROVIDED in CT.
 The selection for A or B route is selected over NKLPR and RKLPR relay contacts.
 Finally approach control timer down is proved on negative side where timers are
required to be down proved.
Control Table for Signal Control Circuit
Signal Stick Circuit

 Signal Stick Relay GSR disengages the signal and prevents it


from re clearing, once the train has passed the signal.
 GSR picks up only the after the route has been normalized
either by TORR or manual.
 In stick path, contacts of the RGPR and two track sections berth
track & first track are to be proved in parallel.
 These three front contacts have to be broken at the same time
to de-energize GSR.
 This will happen when a train passes signal showing proceed
aspect only.
 58 (AUTO)SR provide in parallel to the RLR prevents GSR to
de-energize when signal is working as automatic for that route.
Controlled Signal Working as Automatic

 To avoid routine, repetitive action on the part of the signalman,


particular routes at some signals can be set to work
automatically.
 Signalman uses auto button provided adjacent to signal
entrance button.
 To go to automatic working, the signalman has to first set the
route in normal fashion and press the auto button.
 58 A(F)R picks up
 58 (AUTO)SR picks up and holds up. 58 (AUTO)KR picks and
produces a steady white light in the auto button.
Controlled Signal Working as Automatic

 Revert back to normal working from auto working


Auto button is pulled up.
58 A(FM)R drops out.
58 (AUTO)SR drops out
Auto button light extinguishes.
GSR circuit works for controlled signal.

What will happen if route entrance button is pulled when signal


working as an automatic?
Signal Stick Circuit
Over Run Protection

 Over run of any signal likely to cause collision with legitimate


move. It is provided in circuit by sequential down proving of track
circuits.
 The sequential proving is done to make better availability of the
system for operations, should any track detection device fail.
 Special relay called as TZR is picked up and held through stick
circuit to prove no SPAD. Should the SPAD occur, the signal
restored to “ON” position.
 The signal shall not re- clear unless the whole track section is
cleared by train which SPAD.
Approach control

 Approach control/temporary approach control are applied as


specified in control table by proving down contact of TPR relay.
 As specified in Raynes park control, the same TPR or latter
repeater pick up contact is used in rear signal controls.
Last wheel replacement

 As specified in control tables, last wheel replacement is


provided .
 Last wheel replacement is mostly required for shunt signals.
 GR picks up with all track conditions
 Where ever last wheel replacement is provided, the GR is held
by front contact of GR along with Back contact of berth & first
track down contact
Last Wheel Replacement
Swinging Overlap

 Facing point in the overlap is allowed to swing to set alternate


overlap
 OSR relay permits to hold GR relay for 5 secs to allow swinging
of overlap point to other position
 OSR permits to hold GR as one time feature and signal is
reverted back to ON position if point fail to respond to other
position
Swinging Overlap
Swinging Overlap
Signal Control & Proving Through Circuit
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