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CAB-X Cab Signal Generator 100102-002 AB0 Date: Dec 10, 2008

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Date Issued General Description of Changes

AA0 05/19/08 Initial Release

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Installation Instruction Manual Contents

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................1

GENERAL INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1 CAB-X CONFIGURATIONS....................................................................................................................1 CAB-X USE IN REPLACING EXISTING CAB SIGNAL GENERATORS.........................................................1

INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................2

MOUNTING...........................................................................................................................................2 AAR TERMINAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................3

Power Connections.........................................................................................................................3 Code Input Connections.................................................................................................................4

CAB-X to EC4 Connections........................................................................................................4 CAB-X to EC4 Connections when using an AIM unit.................................................................5 CAB-X and EC5/ElectroLogIXS Connections ............................................................................7 CAB-16 Module Connections .....................................................................................................9 VHLC Connections....................................................................................................................10 Code 75/120 Generator Installation..........................................................................................11

Voltage Sense Connections.........................................................................................................12 Voltage Sense Connections - when no Filter Board is present ...............................................12 Voltage Sense Connections - when a Filter Board is present .................................................13

Track Output Connections............................................................................................................14 ADJUSTMENT .....................................................................................................................................15

LED INDICATORS..............................................................................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................18

MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................18

APPENDIX A.......................................................................................................................................19

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................19 Physical.........................................................................................................................................19 Environmental ...............................................................................................................................19 Functional......................................................................................................................................19 Power ............................................................................................................................................19

APPENDIX B.......................................................................................................................................20

TABLE OF GE PART NUMBERS WITH DESCRIPTIONS ..........................................................................20 CAB-X Configurations ..................................................................................................................20

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Add-On Boards .............................................................................................................................20 Motion Detector Filter Board.........................................................................................................20


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Introduction

General Introduction

The CAB-X is a cab signal generator used to transmit cab signals to on-board locomotive equipment. Cab signal generators receive coded pulses from wayside equipment and then use the coded pulses to modulate low frequency carriers that are transmitted onto the tracks. Locomotives equipped with cab signal sensing equipment pick up the cab signals from the tracks and process the signals into speed and restriction information.

CAB-X Configurations

The CAB-X comes tuned to transmit a single carrier frequency. Once tuned to a particular carrier frequency from the factory, the CAB-X cannot be retuned to a different frequency without factory modifications. Some of the carrier frequencies that the CAB-X can be tuned to include: 40hz, 60hz, 83.3hz, 100hz, and 250hz.

CAB-X Use in Replacing Existing Cab Signal Generators

The CAB-X can be used in the same applications as several versions of prior existing cab signal generators. The following table shows the possible uses of the CAB-X in relation to other cab signal generators.

Existing Cab Signal Generator Equipment CAB-X Equivalent Replacement

CSG-40, 40hz Cab Signal Generator CAB-X, 40hz GEPN: 251449-0040

Cab Generator 4-60 CAB-X, 60hz GEPN: 251449-0060

Electro Cab 61 with Cab Signal Coupler CSC-60 CAB-X, 60hz GEPN: 251449-0060

CAB 101 Cab Signal Generator with CSC-100 Cab Signal Coupler

CAB-X, 100hz GEPN: 251449-0100

CAB 101 Cab Signal Generator with FC-100 100hz Filter Coupler

CAB-X, 100hz GEPN: 251449-0100

Cab Generator 4-100 None

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Installation

Mounting

The CAB-X can be shelf or wall mounted. Locate the CAB-X in the desired position and secure using the mounting holes as required. If wall mounting the CAB-X to a suitable piece of plywood, secure the CAB-X using six #10x3/4 wood screws.

Mounting Holes



AAR Terminal Connections

There are eight AAR posts across the top of the CAB-X for making connections. Power Connections Connect the battery voltage (9-16 VDC) to the B12 and N12 terminals of the CAB-X. Connect the positive side of the battery supply to B12 terminal and the negative side of the battery supply to N12 terminal.

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Code Input Connections Connect outputs from the wayside code generating equipment to the Code+ and Code– input terminals of the CAB-X. See the following sections for specific information related to the type of wayside equipment interfacing the CAB-X. CAB-X to EC4 Connections When connecting the CAB-X to the EC4, connect the positive side of the battery supplying the EC4 to the Code+ terminal and connect the EC4 Cab Control output to the Code- terminal.

WARNING

Using the CAB-X with an AIM and EC4 If an EC4 is used to generate coded inputs and an AIM unit is connected to the EC4, then an AIM/EC4 Interface Board must be used when connecting the EC4 to the CAB-X.



CAB-X to EC4 Connections when using an AIM unit

WARNING

Using the CAB-X with an AIM and EC4 If an EC4 is used to generate coded inputs and an AIM unit is connected to the EC4, then an AIM/EC4 Interface Board must be used when connecting the EC4 to the CAB-X.

When connecting the CAB-X to the EC4 when the EC4 is connected to an AIM unit, install an AIM/EC4 Interface Board over the B12, N12, Code+, and Code- terminals as shown in the diagram and photo below. Then, connect the EC4 Cab Control output to the CODE IN screw terminal on the AIM/EC4 Interface board. Note: After installing the AIM/EC4 Interface Board onto the CAB-X, power connections will need to be

made to the B12 and N12 CAB-X terminals, but no other connections will need to be made to the Code+ or Code- CAB-X terminals.

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Figure 1, AIM/EC4 Interface Unit mounted on CAB-X



CAB-X and EC5/ElectroLogIXS Connections

VTI Module Connections – with common battery for EC5 and CAB-X When connecting the CAB-X to the EC5/ElectroLogIXS VTI module where EC5/ElectroLogIXS and the CAB-X share a common battery, connect the CAB-X Code+ terminal to the positive side of the supply battery (B12) and the CAB-X Code- terminal to the VTI CAB (+) output.

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VTI Module Connections – with different battery for EC5 and CAB-X When connecting the CAB-X to the EC5/ElectroLogIXS VTI module where the EC5/ElectrologIXS and CAB-X share different battery supplies, two options of wiring the units are possible. The first option pictured below is where the EC5 battery (MB12/MN12) is used to power the CAB-X code input. For this option, connect the CAB-X Code+ terminal to the positive side of the EC5/ElectrologIXS battery (MB12) and connect the CAB-X Code- terminal to the VTI CAB (+) output.

The second option pictured below is where the CAB-X battery (B12/N12) is used to power the CAB-X code input. For this option, connect the CAB-X Code+ terminal to the positive side of the CAB-X battery (B12) and connect the CAB-X Code- terminal to the VTI CAB (+) output. Also, connect the negative side of the CAB-X battery (N12) to the VTI CAB (-) output.



CAB-16 Module Connections When connecting the CAB-X to the ElectroLogIXS CAB-16 module, connect the CAB-X Code+ terminal to the positive side of the battery supplying power to the ElectroLogIXS and connect the CAB-X Code- terminal to the CAB-16 CAB OUT output.

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VHLC Connections When connecting the CAB-X to a VHLC, connect the CAB-X Code+ terminal to the positive side of the battery supplying power to the Cab Signal Section of the CCI Module (i.e. CCI cable designator “CSB”) and connect the CAB-X Code- terminal to the desired CAB signal output (i.e. CCI cable designators “CSG1” to “CSG16”).

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VHLC/CCI CAB OUTPUT

B12 N12 Code + Code - Sense + Sense - Track + Track -

Positive Side of Battery supplying power to the CSG Section of the CCI Module



Code 75/120 Generator Installation When connecting the CAB-X to the Code 75/120 Generator, remove AAR nuts and washers from the B12, N12, Code+ and Code- CAB-X terminals. Slide the Code 75/120 Generator over the four terminals and replace the AAR nuts and washers. Secure nuts tightly. Note: After installing the Code 75/120 Generator onto the CAB-X, power connections will need to be Made to the B12 and N12 CAB-X terminals, but no other connections will need to be made to the Code+ or Code- CAB-X terminals.

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Voltage Sense Connections Some applications of cab signal generators require that the voltage put to the rails by the generator be under 5 volts to keep from affecting existing motion detector equipment (e.g. when PMD-1 and PMD-2 motion detectors are in the cab signaled block). If your installation requires the output voltage to be limited to 5 volts, then connect to the voltage sense terminals as shown below.

Voltage Sense Connections - when no Filter Board is present When no special motion detector related filter board is being used at the installation, connect the CAB-X sense inputs directly to the track outputs. (i.e. connect the Sense+ input to the Track+ output and the Sense- input to the Track- output).



Voltage Sense Connections - when a Filter Board is present When a special motion detector related filter board is being used at the installation, connect the CAB-X sense inputs between the filter board and the track connections. Note: Primary surge protection should be installed on the track wires.

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Track Output Connections Connect CAB-X track output terminals Track+ and Track- to the track wire connections. If the installation requires the use of a filter board tuned to the frequency of motion detectors in the block, then install the filter board between the CAB-X and the track as shown. Note: Primary surge protection should be installed on the track wires.



Adjustment

Once power and track connections have been made to the CAB-X (and sense connections if sense connections are required for the application), the output of the CAB-X can be adjusted to be within the desired limits.

WARNING Defective Insulated Joints and CAB-X Adjustments

Over adjusting the CAB-X output in the presences of defective insulated joints can cause CAB-X energy to go past insulated joints. Users should verify that no leakage current from the CAB-X is detected on the other side of the insulated joints. In general, insulated joints should be periodically tested to maintain track circuit separation. .

1. With the CAB-X not generating any cab output, connect an ammeter at the entrance to the approach (i.e. the opposite end of the block from where the CAB-X connects to the track). Measure the current across the rails and record the value. (The ammeter should be able to read up to 10 amps)

2. Now cause the CAB-X to continuously generate the cab signal carrier. If the attached coding equipment is not capable of inducing a constant carrier mode by holding the CAB-X code input high, then disconnect the coding equipment from the Code+ and Code- terminals and install jumpers from B12 to Code + and from N12 to Code- to produce a continuous ON state. **IMPORTANT** Be sure you remove any existing connections to the Code+ and Code- before installing jumpers from B12 to Code+ and from N12 to Code-. If the Code 75/120 Generator is installed, be sure the CODE 75 and CODE 120 wires are disconnected from the generator.

3. With the CAB-X outputting constant carrier to the rails, re-measure the current at the entrance to the approach and record the value.

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4. Subtract the current from the measurement in step 1 (i.e. without the CAB-X on) from the measurement in step 3 (i.e. with the CAB-X continuously on) to get the resulting CAB-X current.

Current Measurement from Step 3: x.xx amps Minus (-) Current Measurement from Step 1: x.xx amps Equals =============== CAB-X Output Current x.xx amps

5. Repeat steps above as necessary as you adjust the CAB-X output power between “min” and “max” to get

the desired output current from the CAB-X. Start at the low settings and only adjust the output up until the desired output current is reached.



LED Indicators

There are three LED indicators on the front of the CAB-X that indicate various states of operation to the user.

ON State Off State Power LED Indicates CAB-X is supplied with

power on B12/N12 terminals and the fuse is good.

Indicates no power is being supplied to the CAB-X or the fuse is blown.

Indicates CAB-X is outputting the carrier frequency to the Track+/Track- terminals

Indicates no carrier frequency is being output on the Track+/Track- terminals by the CAB-X

Carrier On LED

Note: The Carrier On LED will flash at the code rate being output when operating properly. Indicates the CAB-X is receiving a code ON pulse through the Code+/Code- terminals.

Indicates no ON code pulse is being received on the Code+/Code- terminals by the CAB-X

Code Pulse LED

Note: The Code Pulse LED will flash at the code rate being received when operating properly.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Potential Cause Action

Power LED is dark, Unit is not operating

Power is not getting to unit Verify B12/N12 connections; Verify voltage at B12/N12 is between 9-16VDC; Verify integrity of fuse mounted near B12/N12 terminals (replace with 15 amp automotive fuse);

Carrier ON LED stays dark Code inputs not being received on Code+/Code- terminals

Verify Code+/Code- connections; Verify voltage of code ON pulse is greater than 4VDC;

Code Pulse LED stays dark Code inputs not being received on Code+/Code- terminals

Verify Code+/Code- connections; Verify voltage of code ON pulse is greater than 4VDC;

CAB-X is outputting too much voltage to the track;

Verify Sense+/Sense- connections;

Motion detector equipment in the cab signal block is dropping out when the CAB-X is coding.

Improper or no filter board is being used;

Verify proper filter board is being used for the frequency of the motion detector(s)

Cab signal is not being picked up by on-board train equipment

CAB-X output is improperly adjusted.

Verify CAB-X output is adjusted to proper limits (see “Adjustment” section for adjustment details);

Maintenance

After correctly adjusting the unit per the “Adjustment” section, no further maintenance of the unit is required. If the CAB-X fails to operate and cannot be corrected by the troubleshooting guide, then the unit should be removed from service, replaced, and returned for repair.



Appendix A

Specifications

Physical Height 13.75 inches Width 12.5 inches Depth 6.5 inches Weight ~ 30 pounds

Environmental Operating Temperature Range -40 to +70 C Vibration and Shock AREMA Standard, Class C

Functional

Output Carrier Frequencies Factory Configurable to any of the following: 40hz 60hz 83.3hz 100hz 250hz

Output Power Adjustable up to 25 watts max Output Voltage Can be limited to 5V using the Sense wire inputs. Code Input Voltage Requirements 4 – 16 VDC considered “ON”

0 – 3 VDC considered “OFF” Power

Operating Voltage 9-16VDC Maximum Current Draw 10 amps

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Appendix B

Table of GE Part Numbers with Descriptions

CAB-X Configurations 251449-0040 CAB-X, 40hz configuration 251449-0060 CAB-X, 60hz configuration 251449-0100 CAB-X, 100hz configuration 251449-0083 CAB-X, 83hz configuration 251449-0250 CAB-X, 250hz configuration

Add-On Boards 227623-000 AIM/EC4 Interface Board 251023-000 Code 75/120 Generator

Motion Detector Filter Board 226664-000 201591-002 201591-003 201591-004 201591-005 201591-006 201591-007

Filter Board 151hz Filter 210hz Filter 326hz Filter 522hz Filter 560hz Filter 881hz Filter

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