RDI 3000 safely and correctly. Always keep this manual near, so you can use it at any moment. This manual belongs to the RDI 3000 and must be given to the new owner in case of resale or trade-in.
RDI 3000 on the railway track. The RDI 3000 is supported by the web interface MTinfo 3000 and the app. The work planner will frequently use MTinfo 3000 web and the installer and operator will frequently use the app.
INTRODUCTION Intended use The RDI 3000 is intended to activate and deactivate the combination of a LED light, flag and detonator. The RDI 3000 is a safety device. The RDI 3000 can be used on the following rail profiles: ...
Lifespan Every four years, maintenance of the RDI 3000 is required by Dual Inventive. After this service, the lifespan is extended by four years each time. Warranty and delivery conditions Dual Inventive's products are carefully manufactured from high-quality materials. The RDI 3000 is supported by a service contract that contains the: ...
2.5.2 Dimensions LEGEND 1. Top view 2. Front view 3. Side view Figure 2-2: Dimensions RDI 3000 LEGEND 1. Top view 2. Front view 3. Side view Figure 2-3: Dimensions transport case Worksite Always ensure your own safety when entering the railway environment. Follow the applicable local regulations and organizational procedures.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RDI 3000 The RDI 3000 is a safety device for activating and deactivating the combination of a LED light, flag and detonator. POS. LEGEND POS. LEGEND Flag Clamp Pole 4-digit combination padlock Detonator plate Key switch LEDs Display...
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The display of the RDI 3000 has a cloud light and a battery indicator. The internal antenna facilitates telecommunication (4G or 2G). The RDI 3000 has an internal battery that also functions as a back-up battery. The RDI 3000 is powered by an external battery, named the main battery.
The RDI 3000 and its accessories are delivered in a transport case. For safe transport and storage of the RDI 3000 and a detonator, the transport case has a pressure relief valve which makes the transport case suitable for air transport. The transport case is designed for safe transport of detonators.
User manual MTinfo 3000 app. In order to use the functionality of the RDI 3000, a stable connection with a 2G or 4G network is needed. In areas with poor 2G or 4G connection, the RDI 3000 may lose its connection with MTinfo 3000.
high ballast shoulders; track heating. The RDI 3000 is designed to be used in both directions as long as it is placed on the outside of the track. Always and only place the RDI 3000 on the outside of the track.
Non-intended use of the RDI 3000 can cause unsafe situations or malfunctioning. 4.1.3 Activated detonator When a detonator is activated during the use of the RDI 3000, the device must be considered as irreparable and must be removed from service. Return the RDI 3000 to Dual Inventive. General safety instructions Specific safety instructions are part of the installation, preparation and switching the RDI 3000, which are described in these sections.
Residual risks Dual Inventive has performed a risk assessment of the RDI 3000 for the intended use and normal operating conditions. The following acceptable, residual risks are present with the intended use and the normal operating conditions: HAZARD RESIDUAL RISK Blinding light The LEDs of RDI 3000 can shine very bright.
4.6.2 Cloud light and activation button The cloud light shows the status of the RDI 3000 while it is operating. By default, the cloud light is switched off after 20 sec. to save battery capacity. To activate the cloud light, push the activation button. After activation, the cloud light has the...
The RDI 3000 has an intelligent power off mode for an optimal use of the main battery. When the key is switched to OFF, the RDI 3000 will be deactivated. The lever will lower and the LEDs will turn off. After 5 minutes, the power off mode is activated automatically. In the power off mode, the RDI 3000 does not send or receive signals and the cloud light is off.
Avoid dropping the RDI 3000. The RDI 3000 contains components that can withstand shocks and vibrations, but the device can break down. Do not change the RDI 3000 position by pulling the lever. It can bend which can result in a wrong position of the detonator plate.
Before installing the RDI 3000, follow these instructions: Check whether the RDI 3000 has not passed the critical maintenance date. This date can be found on the sticker ‘next inspection date’. Do not use the RDI 3000 and report it to the responsible person within the organization.
Charging RDI 3000 internal battery Instruction: 1. Plug the charger into the wall socket. Connect the cable to the RDI 3000. You will see the battery indicator blink on the RDI 3000 to indicate it is charging. 2. Wait till the all 2 segments of the internal battery indicator are green and stop blinking.
Figure 6-1: Placing the RDI 3000 The magnets on the backside of the RDI 3000 will pull the RDI 3000 into the rail core. For the remainder of the installation, it is no longer necessary to hold the RDI 3000 in place manually.
Securing the RDI 3000 Before securing the RDI 3000 with the clamp, you may need to remove some ballast to create enough space for the clamp. Place the clamp to the right side of the key switch. Tighten the clamp with the red allen key until it is fastened securely with a force of 3,5Nm.
Check that the flag and LEDs are visible from a train driver’s perspective. Figure 6-3: Placing the flag WARNING When deployed, the flag and the LEDs of the RDI 3000 must be visible to a train driver. User manual RDI 3000 Page 24 of 36...
Perform the functional test with the installed cable and main battery to verify that these are working as intended. Do not use the battery cable if it is damaged. Quarantine the cable and report it to the responsible person. During the test, check the status of the RDI 3000 in MTinfo 3000.
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OPERATIONAL: remote switching; ON: activated (placed on the track); OFF: de-activated (not on the track). POS. LEGEND OPERATIONAL Figure 6-5: Key positions NOTE Verify the functional test are preformed after installation. User manual RDI 3000 Page 26 of 36...
After installation and the functional test of the RDI 3000, you need to setup MTinfo 3000. The setup in MTinfo 3000 for the RDI 3000 is similar to that for the ZKL 3000 RC. It allows users who have experience with setting up a project for the ZKL 3000 RC, to create a project with one or more RDI 3000s.
Before switching, please pay attention to the following: to protect against loss of signal to MTinfo 3000, the RDI 3000 can be switched to manual control with the key. Make sure the key to switch is always available on the project;...
In case the flag is damaged by a foreign object, replace the flag with a new flag. In case the lever or LEDs is damaged by a foreign object, take the RDI 3000 out of service. Quarantine the device and send it back to Dual Inventive.
Ensure that the RDI 3000 is functioning correctly. The RDI 3000 is equipped with an SD card to store data from the device. The SD card is not accessible to the user and can only be read by Dual Inventive. The user can access data of the RDI 3000 using MTinfo 3000.
(SMS). Users’ mobile phone number is entered as alarm number within the user profile to enable this. The notification service starts as soon as the RDI 3000 has been assigned to a project and the project is released. It is the responsibility of the recipient to act upon these alerts.
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RDI 3000 “Serial Number” * The main battery of the RDI 3000 with Replace the Main battery with a full The backup battery is ID “Serial Number” is depleted and the main battery as soon as possible.
For the offline and critical events a reminder system is introduced. The reminders are helping the user to remind that there is an unresolved issue with a specific RDI 3000. Battery notifications already have an implicit reminder system as the user is notified when the main or backup battery reaches critical and depleted levels.
CAUTION Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. The flag can get dirty from all sorts of debris in and around the track. The RDI 3000 is designed to quickly replace the flag by a new one. User manual RDI 3000...
battery cable; Y-splitter; clamp; 4-digit combination padlock; red allen key; flag. Please contact the Dual Inventive sales department for ordering and information about accessories. User manual RDI 3000 Page 35 of 36...
Dispose the RDI 3000 correctly so that the materials can be recycled. CAUTION The owner of the RDI 3000 is responsible for proper disposal. Dual Inventive offers a service for a responsible collection and recycling of the RDI 3000. Please contact Dual Inventive for this service. DANGER Remove detonators when the RDI 3000 device is sent back to Dual Inventive for disposal.
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