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Cervis Warrior System Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Locomotive Remote Control System Manual U122.0.0 © Cervis, Inc. 2019...
  • Page 2 User Manual This document is the property of Cervis, Inc. and cannot be copied, modified, e-mailed, or reproduced without the express prior written consent of Cervis, Inc. Cervis, Inc. reserves the right to change this manual or edit, delete, or modify any information without prior notification.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    List of Figures ..........................i List of Tables ..........................ii Cervis, Inc. Safety Precautions ....................iii 1.0 Warrior Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) Console Box Transmitter Introduction ..1 1.1 Features ..........................1 2.0 Warrior LRC Transmitters ....................2 2.1 Warrior LRC Diagnostic/Status LEDs ................2 2.2 LED Display Standard Messages ..................
  • Page 4 Warrior LRC Transmitter Status/Diagnostic LEDs ............2 Table 2. Warrior LRC Transmitter Display LEDs ..............3 Table 3. Advanced LED Diagnostics ..................3 Table 4. Warrior LRC Transmitter LED Display Standard Messages ........4 Table 5. Warrior LRC Controls Descriptions ................5 Table 6. Electrical Interface ..................... 21 Table 7.

  • Page 5: Cervis, Inc. Safety Precautions

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual Cervis, Inc. Safety Precautions ✓ Read and follow all instructions. ✓ Failure to abide by Safety Precautions may cause equipment failure, loss of authority to operate the equipment, and personal injury. ✓ Use and maintain proper wiring. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions.

  • Page 7: Warrior Locomotive Remote Control (Lrc) Console Box Transmitter Introduction

    The Warrior locomotive remote control (LRC) console box (CB) transmitter works in conjunction with the MU-x6E Warrior receiver to remotely control locomotives. Housed in an extremely durable, sealed, glass-filled nylon enclosure, the Warrior LRC transmitter is ready for duty in harsh environments, including outdoor applications.

  • Page 8: Warrior Lrc Transmitters

    User Manual 2.0 Warrior LRC Transmitters Figure 1. Warrior LRC Wireless Transmitter 2.1 Warrior LRC Diagnostic/Status LEDs Warrior LRC transmitters have four red diagnostic/status LEDs. Table 1. Warrior LRC Transmitter Status/Diagnostic LEDs Icon Function Receiver Communication Association Radio Frequency (RF)

  • Page 9: Table 2. Warrior Lrc Transmitter Display Leds

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual Additionally, they have eight functional LEDs located beneath the display. Table 2. Warrior LRC Transmitter Display LEDs Icon Color Function Receiver Communication Solid when forward direction Green Forward selected Solid when reverse direction Amber...

  • Page 10: Led Display Standard Messages

    Shutting Off: Batteries below normal operating level (replace batteries with fresh set.) 2.2 LED Display Standard Messages Figure 2. Warrior LRC Transmitter LED Display Table 4. Warrior LRC Transmitter LED Display Standard Messages Prompt Description Start Prompts NO KEY Key switch is in the OFF position.

  • Page 11: Lrc Functionality Switch/Joystick Description

    Currently in Maintenance Mode. ASOC CB is trying to associate. IDLE Message displays when CB timeout occurs. 2.3 LRC Functionality Switch/Joystick Description Figure 3. Warrior LRC Control Layout Table 5. Warrior LRC Controls Descriptions Switch Name Function Switch Type Startup Condition...
  • Page 12 User Manual Switch Name Function Switch Type Startup Condition Position Enable Console Box Pull Up Stop DOWN Disable Console Box Push Down JS1Y+ Throttle Increase JS1Y– Throttle Decrease Throttle/Brake Single-step Joystick Center (Neutral) JS1X+ Brake Apply JS1X– Brake Release † – This switch toggles between normal operating mode (Enable) and allowing users to “Disable” the vigilance feature.

  • Page 13: Turn Lrc Transmitter On

    If you attempt to start the CB without turning the keyswitch, the LED display reads “NO KEY.” • The Warrior LRC transmitter has a keyswitch on the right-hand side. Typically, this keyswitch enables/disables transmitter power. 2. Pull the STOP button UP to the ON position.

  • Page 14: Turn Lrc Transmitter Off

    User Manual 2.5 Turn LRC Transmitter Off Two methods are available to turn the transmitter off: 1. To immediately stop all operations, push the STOP button down. 2. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position. All outputs deactivate after the communications link is lost. ✓...

  • Page 15: Lrc Maintenance Mode

    This also shuts the transmitter down. Pull it up again to begin operations. (Section 2.3). 2.7 Associate LRC with the System Receiver Before you can use the Warrior remote control system, system transmitter(s) must establish a communications link—or be “associated”—with the system receiver. The LRC stores the target receiver identity (ID) in its core memory following successful association with the chosen ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 16 User Manual receiver. Systems are pre-associated at Cervis, Inc. before leaving the factory; but there may be times when it is necessary to associate transmitters and receivers while in the field. Use the process outlined in the following steps to associate a receiver with the LRC transmitter when needed.
  • Page 17 To bypass that receiver and move to the next one in the transmitter’s memory, momentarily lift the NEXT switch UP. 7. When you have found the receiver you want to control, press the green START/RESET pushbutton again to pull in the “Radio Active” (MLC) relays. ©2019 Cervis, Inc.

  • Page 18: Clearing Lrc Stored Receiver Id (Factory Reset)

    User Manual  Note: Once you have selected a receiver and energized the MLC relays, the Locomotive CB transmitter and receiver are linked (associated). The display reads “L# XXXX”—where “XXXX” is the locomotive ID number.  Notes: • If you purchase a spare transmitter after the original system ships, you will need to associate it yourself before it will work with that system.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Mode Special Features

    2.9 Maintenance Mode Special Features 2.9.1 Switch Test Mode Switch Test Mode allows you to diagnose the Warrior LRC transmitter when troubleshooting a potential problem. While in switch test mode, you can test the transmitter switches, levers, and joysticks without energizing the relays in the receiver (and consequently, unnecessarily manipulating the attached machinery).
  • Page 20 User Manual When you move a switch on the transmitter (all switches are digital inputs), LED lights solid for 0.5 second then goes out. When you move a lever or joystick (these are analog devices with a digital input), LED will again turn on momentarily: Then the...

  • Page 21: Warrior Lrc Battery Installation And Replacement

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual 3.0 Warrior LRC Battery Installation and Replacement The Warrior LRC transmitter operates between 2.0 VDC to 3.2 VDC, powered by two 1.5-V type “C” cell batteries (included when shipped). Nominal battery life expectancy is approximately 70 to 100 operating hours before it becomes necessary to replace the batteries.

  • Page 22: Neck/Shoulder Harness

    To ensure continued reliable operation, change batteries soon after the first low battery warning. Cervis, Inc. recommends having fresh spare batteries on hand at all times that the system is in use. The transmitter senses when the voltage is at the low-power threshold—approximately 2.2 V—at which time, the red Battery LED periodically flashes...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Harness To The Locomotive Cb

    Connect the two parts of the rip cord together, and press down to secure the connection. 3.1.2 Attaching the Harness to the Locomotive CB Both ends of the high-visibility orange straps feature a pair of heavy-duty metal button snaps at the ends. ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 24 User Manual To attach the harness to your LRC, locate either the two T-shaped harness clips on the front of your CB—one is on the left side; the other is on the right—or the orange bar across the top of it. Thread the high visibility orange straps through the harness mounts or bar—snap side up—past the first two (female) snaps.
  • Page 25 Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual ✓ Note: You’ll know the snaps are secured when you hear a clicking sound. ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 26 User Manual When you have the harness securely together, hang it around your neck—or drape it over your shoulder—and begin operating your LRC. U122.0.0...

  • Page 27: Locomotive Interface Cabinets

    4.1 Electrical Interface Cabinet Figure 5. Receiver Decoder Essential Components Table 6. Electrical Interface Item Description Enclosure NEMA 12 24" H x 30" W x 10" D Power From locomotive 64-volt system as specified DC to DC converter ©2019 Cervis, Inc.

  • Page 28: Changeover Switch

    User Manual Item Description Excitation Throttle Control – Contact closure for Throttle control Intermediate Relays – Contact closures for Headlight Bright outputs Headlight – Contact closures for Forward and Reverse reverser FWD/REV/NEUTRAL commands; Neutral state – Lights Ditch Light – Relays/contacts that wire brake fwd/rev to locomotive Light Interface lanterns –...

  • Page 29: Table 7. Locomotive Output Details

    Neutral Relay is on when the directional switch is in the neutral position. ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 30 User Manual Name Description Additional Details TA – TB, EX The throttle relays and terminal connections are included to interface with the remote control [TH1, TH2, TH3, TH4, TH5, TH6, TH7, TH8]. WS, TL2, & These relays are included to indicate alarm conditions. Signals from the locomotive (72 VDC) control these relays that are wired to the terminal strip in the electrical panel.

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    An emergency condition could also occur with various faults. Normal brake Joystick (JS1) initiates functionality. • Apply brake levels one step at a time by moving JS1 to apply, then back to the center position. ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 32 User Manual • Quick Apply: Move JS1 to the right, and hold it in the “apply” position. The brake steps up one level at a time in 0.5-second increments. • Brake releases to “0 PSI” anytime throttle is commanded and a direction is selected. •...

  • Page 33: Pneumatic Interface Cabinet

    LED. • WS – Wheel slip. Again, a red LED on the LRC indicates the fault. The operator will make manual adjustments to correct the problem. 4.2 Pneumatic Interface Cabinet Figure 7. Pneumatics Enclosure Essential Decoder ©2019 Cervis, Inc.

  • Page 34: Miscellaneous Items

    User Manual Table 8. Pneumatic Interface Item Description Enclosure NEMA 12 24" H x 30" W x 10" D Air System Arranged from locomotive main reservoir supply 40 micron filter Coalescing, Grade 6 filter and Shutoff Valve Emergency Brake – Solenoid valve with internal regulator. Activated by portable remoter Outputs controller STOP Switch.

  • Page 35: Figure 8. System Controls

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual Electrical Cabinet Pneumatic Cabinet Figure 8. System Controls ©2019 Cervis, Inc.

  • Page 36: Locomotive Remote Control System Receiver

    User Manual 5.0 Locomotive Remote Control System Receiver The LRC system uses a Warrior MU-x6E receiver. Figure 9. MU-x6E Receiver Inside the Electrical Cabinet For more information, please consult the following manual: U107 – Warrior MU-x6E Receiver Manual U122.0.0...

  • Page 37: Warrior Lrc Console Box Specifications

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual 6.0 Warrior LRC Console Box Specifications Table 9. Warrior LRC Console Box Specifications Warrior LRC Console Box Specifications Two “C” 1.5-V Cell Batteries Power +2.0 to +3.2 VDC Radio Frequency 450 MHz @ 100 mW...

  • Page 38: Appendix A: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    Warrior system transmitter and receiver units contain radio transceivers. When active, transmitters/receivers send out radio frequency (RF) energy through an internal (or external) antenna. The Warrior Locomotive CB transmitter complies with limits set by the FCC for operating distance from human tissue.

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Agency Identification Label Location

    Locomotive Remote Control (LRC) System Manual Appendix C: Agency Identification Label Location  Note: The Agency ID label for all CB transmitters can be found in the position shown. Figure 10. Agency Identification Label Locations ©2019 Cervis, Inc.
  • Page 40 User Manual www.cervisinc.com Visit our Web site at: ©2019 Cervis, Inc. All rights reserved. Content is subject to change without notice. U122.0.0...

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