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® TracFeed Electromechanical remote motor drive MANUAL Version 1.1 English L Read the manual before carrying out any work.
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Rail Power Systems GmbH Garmischer Strasse 35 81373 Munich GERMANY Telephone: +49 89 41999-0 Fax: +49 89 41999-270 Email: info@rail-ps.com Internet: www.rail-ps.com Document number: 3EGF002475D0014-en Translation of the original TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
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Supplemental directives Purpose of this manual This manual enables safe and efficient handling of the product. The manual is a component of the product and must be kept in the vicinity of the product where personnel can access it at all times. Scope This manual applies to the following product types: TracFeed...
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Supplemental directives Limitation of liability All the specifications and information in this manual were compiled in consideration of the applicable standards and regulations, the best available technology and our many years of expertise and experience. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage due to: Failure to comply with this manual Use contrary to the intended use Use of untrained personnel...
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Accident prevention regulation “Electrical installations and equipment” www.dguv.de (DGUV regulation 3) Assembly drawings for applicable tightening torques: RPS document number 3EGF002458D0025 Conformity Depending on the project requirements, different EU Directives, standards and regulations apply. This can affect the content of the declaration of conformity.
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Supplemental directives General queries/training courses Knowledge of the systems and materials and experience of instal- lation are essential. We recommend arranging for at least one member of the company’s personnel to be certified by Rail Power Systems GmbH as the person responsible for the work. We are happy to answer general queries and inquiries regarding training.
Table of contents Table of contents Overview................9 Safety................. 13 2.1 Symbols used............. 13 2.2 Intended use............... 15 2.3 Work and danger zone..........16 2.4 Owner’s responsibility..........16 2.5 Personnel requirements..........18 2.6 Personal protective equipment........21 2.7 Dangers..............22 2.8 Behaviour in the event of fires and accidents.....
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Table of contents 6.4.4 Assembly of the force-displacement transmission device..............46 6.4.5 Connecting the force-displacement transmission device by means of a shift linkage......46 6.5 Electrical connection........... 47 6.5.1 Connecting the electromechanical remote motor drive................. 47 6.5.2 Connecting the terminal allocation......49 6.6 Final checks..............
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Overview Internal overview ® Fig. 2: Overview of TracFeed SFA inside Cable entry Door contact Enclosure seal Overcurrent relay K3 Terminal strip X1 Capacitor Limit switch on the gear unit “ON/LOCKED” mode selection switch Tooth belt Spindle gears Direct current motor Crank cover Power contactor K1 Crank cam...
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Overview The TracFeed® SFA remote motor drive is installed on the contact line pole and it is connected to a switch via a final controlling ele- ment. A shift linkage provides the mechanical connection between the TracFeed® SFA remote motor drive and the switch’s adjusting lever.
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Overview Order number Designation Available on request Short-circuit signalling relay 3EGF002076 Crank handle TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
Safety Symbols used Safety 2.1 Symbols used Safety instructions Safety instructions are indicated by symbols in this manual. The safety instructions are introduced by signal words that express the extent of the hazard. DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indi- cates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or severe injuries unless avoided.
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Safety Symbols used DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indi- cates hazards due to electric voltage. Failure to comply with these safety instructions can result in severe to fatal injuries. The following symbol is used in safety instructions to draw atten- tion to special dangers due to working at height: WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indi-...
Safety Intended use Example: Unscrew the screw. CAUTION! Risk of pinching at the lid! Close the lid carefully. Tighten the screw. Tips and recommendations This symbol highlights useful tips and recommen- dations as well as information for efficient and fault-free operation. Bullet points In order to highlight instructions, results, lists, references and other elements, the following markings are used in this manual:...
Safety Owner’s responsibility The intended use also includes compliance with all the information in this manual, the information in the other documents provided, Ä ‘Accompanying documents’ and the documents listed in on page 4. Any use that exceeds or differs from the intended use shall be con- sidered improper use.
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Safety Owner’s responsibility Owner’s obligations ® The TracFeed SFA is used in the commercial sector. The owner must therefore comply with statutory occupational safety require- ments. In addition to the safety rules in this manual, the applicable safety, accident prevention and environmental regulations for the area in ®...
Safety Personnel requirements Furthermore, the owner is responsible for ensuring that the product is in a technically flawless condition at all times. The following therefore applies: The owner must have the product inspected for functionality and completeness by trained qualified personnel at regular intervals.
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Safety Personnel requirements Qualification Personnel require the following qualifications: Authorised service personnel Authorised service personnel have been authorised by Rail Power Systems GmbH to perform servicing activities on the contact line system. The manufacturer’s service personnel can prove their authorisation by presenting a dated certificate issued by Rail Power Systems GmbH that specifically names the personnel in question.
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Safety Personnel requirements Special features of high and medium voltage with AC and DC voltage Owner’s specifications for disconnection and isolation from the power supply On account of the aforementioned verifiable knowledge, the electri- cian for high and medium voltage is able to carry out the following activities without endangering themself or third parties: On-site disconnection Ensure that the installation is dead...
Safety Personal protective equipment Name of the trainer Signatures of the trainee and trainer Ä Appendix ‘Training log’ on page 81 2.6 Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment protects people from adverse effects on safety and health when working. Personnel must wear personal protective equipment when per- forming work on and with the product.
Safety Dangers Safety footwear Safety footwear protects the feet from crushing by heavy falling parts and from slipping on slippery surfaces. Safety helmet with visor The safety helmet with visor provides protection against falling and flying parts and protection of the eyes and face against flames, sparks, embers, hot particles or exhaust gases.
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Safety Dangers Rail traffic DANGER! Danger to life from rail traffic! When work is carried out in the vicinity of rail tracks, rail traffic can result in severe to fatal inju- ries. – Comply with the national regulations con- cerning work in the vicinity of rail tracks. –...
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Safety Dangers Falling components WARNING! Risk of injury due to falling components! During assembly of components on the overhead contact line, falling parts can cause severe injuries. – Always perform overhead assembly work with at least two persons. – When working on subassemblies at height, make sure that there are no persons below the work range.
Safety Environmental protection 2.8 Behaviour in the event of fires and accidents Preventive measures Always be prepared for fire and accidents! Keep first-aid equipment (first-aid kits, blankets etc.) and fire- extinguishing equipment fully functional and within reach. Instruct personnel in the use of accident reporting equipment, first-aid equipment and life-saving equipment.
Safety Safety devices > Description of the safety devices Lubricants Lubricants like greases and oils contain toxic substances. They may not be released into the environment. Disposal must be car- ried out by a specialist disposal company. 2.10 Safety devices 2.10.1 Location of the safety devices Fig.
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Safety Safety devices > Description of the safety devices After an overload occurs, the drive motor is switched off for approx- imately 2 s. After the switch-off, the mast disconnector remains in the same position. Further activation is not possible for at least 10 s and it involves a new switching command in the opposite direction to the original movement.
Technical data Connected loads Technical data 3.1 Dimensions and weight Specification Value Unit Weight 31 kg Width 380 mm Height 600 mm Depth 210 mm Switch stroke 100 – 200 mm 3.2 Connected loads Enclosure design Specification Value Enclosure material Stainless steel Degree of protection IP54 4 entries (up to Æ...
Technical data Rating plate Electric motor Specification Value Unit Output 260 W Rated voltage 200 V Rated current 2.2 A 3.3 Ambient conditions Operating conditions Specification Value Unit Temperature range -30 – +50 °C Relative humidity, maximum Emissions Specification Value Unit Noise emission 75 dB(A)
Technical data Labelling 3.5 Labelling The following labelling can be found on and in the TracFeed ® SFA. The labels refer to the immediate vicinity in which they are attached. WARNING! Danger if labelling is illegible! Over time, the labelling may become soiled or oth- erwise illegible, with the danger that hazards cannot be detected and the necessary operating instructions cannot be followed.
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Technical data Labelling Labelling of the cranking direction The labelling of the cranking direction for switching the mast dis- connector on and off manually using the crank handle is located under the crank cover. The “EIN/ON” cranking direction switches the mast discon- nector on.
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Technical data Labelling Terminal allocation diagram Fig. 10: Terminal allocation diagram On the inside of the enclosure door, there is a terminal allocation diagram that provides information about the energy supply connec- tion to the terminal strip. TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
Transport, packaging and storage Symbols on the packaging Transport, packaging and storage 4.1 Inspection on delivery On receipt, immediately inspect the delivery for completeness and transport damage. Proceed as follows in the event of externally apparent transport damage: Do not accept the delivery or accept it only conditionally. Note the extent of damage on the transport documents or on the carrier’s delivery note.
Transport, packaging and storage Transporting the packages Attachment points Only attach sling gear (sling chain, lifting belt) to the points marked with this symbol. Weight, attached load Marks the attachment point for exact weight specifications. Handle the marked package in accordance with its weight. 4.3 Transporting the packages Improper transport NOTICE!
Transport, packaging and storage Packaging Transporting Drive the forklift or pallet truck with the forks between or under the bars of the pallet. Insert the forks so that they protrude from the opposite side. Ensure that the pallet cannot tip over if there is an eccentric centre of gravity.
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Transport, packaging and storage Packaging ENVIRONMENT! Danger to the environment due to incorrect dis- posal. Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and can often be re-used or treated and recycled. Incorrect disposal of packaging materials may pose risks to the environment. –...
Ensuring that the installation is dead Earthing and short-circuiting Ensuring that the installation is dead Personnel: Qualified electrician Protective equipment: Safety helmet with visor Protective clothing Protective gloves Safety footwear 5.1 Isolate from the power supply The part of the system on which work is to be performed must be disconnected from all infeeds.
Ensuring that the installation is dead Cover or shield adjacent live parts. 5.5 Cover or shield adjacent live parts. If it is not possible to disconnect parts of the system in the vicinity of the work location, additional safety measures must be taken before commencing work, as defined for “working near live parts”.
Assembly Tools and materials Assembly 6.1 Tools and materials Tools The following tools are required during assembly: Drill Dust extraction Suitable dust extraction for drilling work in a tunnel. Hand tools Open-end/ring spanner, A/F 17 to 32 Lever/changeover ratchet with torque limitation Triangular wrench, A/F 13 to 32 Spirit level Folding rule, 2 m...
Assembly Assembly preparation 6.2 Requirements for the installation location Prior to beginning the assembly work, make sure the measures for establishing and securing a de- energised state at the workplace have been car- ried out. The following activities have been completed: ®...
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Assembly Assembly preparation Personnel: Trained qualified personnel Protective equipment: Protective clothing Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves Safety footwear High-vis clothing Tool: Hand tools ® The TracFeed SFA has assembly points on the back of the enclo- sure. Depending on the local conditions, it may be useful to either first install the retaining brackets on the ®...
Assembly Assembly > Assembly on a lattice steel mast or flat-frame mast 6.4 Assembly 6.4.1 Assembly on a lattice steel mast or flat-frame mast Overview The TracFeed ® SFA has to be installed on the side of the pole containing the switch crossbar with the mast disconnector.
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Assembly Assembly > Assembly on a lattice steel mast or flat-frame mast Assembly on a pole ® To attach the TracFeed SFA to a lattice steel mast or flat-frame mast, you need two retaining brackets of different lengths. Corresponding retaining brackets are available for different pole types as accessories from Rail Power Systems GmbH customer service.
Assembly Assembly > Assembly on a concrete pole with embedded threaded sleeves 6.4.2 Assembly on a concrete pole with embedded threaded sleeves To attach the TracFeed ® SFA to a concrete pole, you need two identical retaining brackets. Corresponding retaining brackets are available for different pole types as accessories from Rail Power Systems GmbH customer service.
Assembly Assembly > Assembly on a wall or in tunnels 6.4.3 Assembly on a wall or in tunnels To attach the TracFeed ® SFA to a wall, you need two identical retaining brackets. Corresponding retaining brackets are available for different pole types as accessories from Rail Power Systems GmbH customer service.
Assembly Electrical connection > Connecting the electromechanical remote motor drive The following section describes how to connect to a shift linkage. If alternative force-displacement transmission variants are used, these must have suitable interfaces. They are assembled in the same way. Secure the lower section of the shift linkage (Fig.
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Assembly Electrical connection > Connecting the electromechanical remote motor drive Cable entry Personnel: Trained qualified personnel Protective equipment: Protective clothing Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves High-vis clothing Tool: Hand tools Requirement: ® The TracFeed SFA has been installed. Ä Chapter 6 ‘Assembly’ on page 39 Remove the dummy plugs (Fig.
Assembly Final checks > Mechanical tests and stroke setting 6.5.2 Connecting the terminal allocation Personnel: Qualified electrician for high and medium voltage Protective equip- Protective clothing ment: Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves High-vis clothing Requirement: ® The TracFeed SFA has been connected. Ä...
Assembly Final checks > Electrical measurements and function tests Observe the movement of the force-displacement transmis- sion device and the position of the contact blade on the mast disconnector and check whether the contact blade reaches its end positions securely. When the end position is reached, you should hear an audible clicking in the Trac- Feed...
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Assembly Final checks > Electrical measurements and function tests Measurement of the grid loop impe- The measurement of the grid loop impedance has to be carried out dance at the end of the control cable on the TracFeed ® SFA. Personnel: Qualified electrician for high and medium voltage...
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Assembly Final checks > Electrical measurements and function tests Measurement of the insulation The insulation resistance must be measured on de-energised con- resistance trol cables. Personnel: Qualified electrician for high and medium voltage Protective equip- Protective clothing ment: Industrial safety helmet Protective gloves Safety footwear High-vis clothing...
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Assembly Final checks > Electrical measurements and function tests Measurement of the earthing resist- ® If overloading or a short circuit occur in the TracFeed SFA, it has ance to be securely switched off by a safeguard. An overcurrent protec- tion device is installed in the TracFeed ®...
Commissioning Putting into operation Commissioning 7.1 Prerequisites Before commissioning and before the electrical voltage is con- nected, all short-circuit-proof bypasses at insulators and mobile earthing fittings must be removed. 7.2 Putting into operation Commissioning normally takes place according to a commissioning programme created in accordance with the owner’s processes and adapted to the local situation;...
Preventive servicing Maintenance plan > State check Z Preventive servicing 8.1 Maintenance plan Interval Personnel 24 months State check Z Authorised service personnel Ä Chapter 8.1.1 ‘State check Z’ on page 55 Every 5 years or after Lubricate the gear spindle Authorised service 10 000 switching personnel...
Preventive servicing Maintenance plan > Extraordinary check 8.1.2 Lubricate the gear spindle Have the control room disconnect the power supply to the ® TracFeed SFA. Clean the gear spindle (Fig. 17/1) with a cloth. Lubricate the gear spindle (Fig. 17/1) with a brush and lubri- cant ‘Gleitmo 805’...
Corrective servicing Possible faults Corrective servicing 9.1 Behaviour in the event of faults If faults occur increasingly, reduce the maintenance intervals accordingly. If faults occur and they cannot be rectified with the help of the infor- Ä ‘Technical customer mation below, contact the manufacturer service’...
Corrective servicing Possible faults > Replace tooth belt Fault description Cause Remedy Motor drive will not move electrically to Stroke of shift linkage too Readjust the shift linkage stroke one or both end positions. No electrical small, mast disconnector (if necessary, adjust the limit feedback does not reach the end switches in the drive)
Corrective servicing Possible faults > Replacing the rectifier Remove the old tooth belt (Fig. 19/1). Position the new tooth belt (Fig. 19/1). Carry out a manual function test with the crank handle. Remove the crank handle. Close the enclosure door again. Have the control room reconnect the power supply to the TracFeed ®...
Corrective servicing Possible faults > Replacing the motor 9.2.3 Replacing the motor Tool: Hand tools Have the control room disconnect the power supply to the ® TracFeed SFA. Open the enclosure door. To do this, first fold out the swivel lever (Fig.
Corrective servicing Commissioning after clearance of a fault Have the control room carry out an electrical function test. 9.3 Commissioning after clearance of a fault Close the enclosure door again. Have the control room enable the power supply to the remote motor drive.
If in doubt, contact customer service at Rail Power Systems. NOTICE! Loss of warranty! Use of non-approved spare parts will result in a loss of warranty. Spare parts list RPS material number Designation 3EGT219250-001 Direct current motor GNM 5440 E 3EGT219249-001 Rectifier bridge 3EGF019224...
Decommissioning, disassembly and disposal Decommissioning Decommissioning, disassembly and disposal 11.1 Decommissioning Personnel: Qualified electrician for high and medium voltage Protective equipment: Protective clothing Protective gloves Safety footwear Have the control room disconnect the power supply to the TracFeed ® SFA. Open the TracFeed ®...
Decommissioning, disassembly and disposal Disassembly Undo the bolt (Fig. 26/4) and nut (Fig. 26/2) on the lower sec- tion of the shift linkage. Remove the lower section of the shift linkage (Fig. 26/1). ® ð The TracFeed SFA is out of operation. Fig.
Decommissioning, disassembly and disposal Disposal Electrical system DANGER! Risk of fatal injury due to electric current! Contact with live parts poses a risk of fatal injury. Electrical components that are switched on can execute uncontrolled movements and lead to severe injuries. –...
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Decommissioning, disassembly and disposal Disposal ENVIRONMENT! Danger to the environment due to incorrect dis- posal. Incorrect disposal may pose risks to the environ- ment. – Have electronic scrap, electronic components, lubricants and other auxiliary materials dis- posed of by specialist companies. –...
Glossary Glossary The term “alternating current” is used to refer to AC current as well as AC voltage. The term “direct current” is used to refer to DC current as well as DC voltage. Earthing Earthing establishes a defined reference potential or equipo- tential loading.
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Glossary Technical Specifications for Interoperability of the railway system TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
Appendix Appendix TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
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Appendix Contents Schematic diagrams ............74 Checklists and logs ............81 B.1 Training log ..............81 B.2 Test and inspection plan ..........82 Directory of other documents and descriptions ... 86 List of drawings stated in the text ........87 Information about the order ..........
Schematic diagrams Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram type 1.9-1 – standard TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram type 1.9-1 – external connections OLSP 14.09.2022 TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram type 1.13-1 – standard TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram type 1.13-1 – for optional short-circuit signalling relay 14.09.2022 TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram and special fea- tures type 1.11-1 T h e T r a c F e e d S F A t y p e 1 . 1 1 - 1 ( f i r s t u s e d i n l o c a l r a i l w a y i n V i e n n a ) h a s a s a f e t y ®...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram and special fea- First use in Portugal. tures type 1.22-1 In contrast to the standard system, a 110 VDC motor is used here. 14.09.2022 TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive...
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Schematic diagrams Schematic diagram and special fea- The schematic diagram corresponds to the standard design of the tures type 1.23 TracFeed® SFA type 1.13-1. Ä ‘Schematic diagram type 1.13-1 – standard’ on page 76 The TracFeed® SFA type 1.23 (first use in the Netherlands) has a triangular actuation for both the door lock and for the crank cover.
Checklists and logs Checklists and logs Training log Personnel must be trained by the owner on a regular basis. A log must be kept of this training to enable better tracking. Date Type of training Name of the Signature of Training pro- Signature of trainer trainee...
Checklists and logs Test and inspection plan Doc. no.: 3EGF002774D0029 Content: Test and inspection plan SFA-MTS General Data Offer/Order No.: Purchase Order No.: System: Customer: Supplier: Contact/Contact Details: Material No.: Drawing No.: Product: Name of Creator: Org. Unit: Date: Specific Data Purchase Date: Designations MTS / SFA:...
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Checklists and logs Doc. no.: 3EGF002774D0029 Content: Test and inspection plan SFA-MTS Checks Not OK Comment Electrical function test – motor is Gears are running / limit switches are ☐ ☐ running reached Electrical Checks: Complete retraction of the mast switch / Electrical switching –...
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Checklists and logs Doc. no.: 3EGF002774D0029 Content: Test and inspection plan SFA-MTS Appendix (a) Serial number of the earthing switch is located on the swivel base: Identification resp. drawing number Serial number Rated voltage Serial number of the remote motor drive is located on the right-hand side of the enclosure: - Type - Serial number...
Directory of other documents and descriptions Directory of other documents and descriptions TracFeed ® SFA Electromechanical remote motor drive 14.09.2022...
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