UIC CODE 640

3rd edition, October 2003

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Motive power units - Inscriptions, marks and signs

Engins moteurs - Inscriptions, marques et signes
Triebfahrzeuge - Anschriften, Merk- und Kennzeichen
Leaflet to be classified in Volumes :
IV - Operating
VI - Traction

Application :
With effect from 1 January 1997
All members of the International Union of Railways

Record of updates
2nd edition, January 1997

3rd edition, October 2003 Retyped in FrameMaker.

Important: the articles (points) in this leaflet have been renumbered
in the new edition. The first digit of each point has been increased
by one (i.e. 0 becomes 1, 1 becomes 2, and so on). Please take ac-
count of this when using cross-references from other leaflets.

The person responsible for this leaflet is named in the UIC Code

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Contents

Summary ..............................................................................................................................1

1- Scope ........................................................................................................................... 2

2- Introductory comments .............................................................................................. 3

3- External inscriptions................................................................................................... 4

4- Inscriptions inside the driving cabs........................................................................ 10

5- Marking of vehicle equipment.................................................................................. 11

6- Inscriptions on vehicles intended for passenger transport.................................. 15

Appendix A - External inscriptions .................................................................................. 16

Appendix B - General symbols......................................................................................... 17

Appendix C - Signs for signalling equipment ................................................................. 19

Appendix D - Signs for various mechanical accessories .............................................. 20

Appendix E - Signs for various electrical accessories .................................................. 21

Appendix F - Pictograms on the driver’s desk ............................................................... 22

Appendix G - Pictograms for switch boxes..................................................................... 24

Appendix H - Pictograms for controls not located on the driver’s desk ...................... 25

Appendix I - Pictograms for fault indicator panel ......................................................... 26

Appendix J - Pictograms for cab control box................................................................. 27

Appendix K - Pictograms for controls in the engine room ............................................ 28

Appendix L - External inscriptions .................................................................................. 29

Bibliography .......................................................................................................................30

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Summary

This leaflet contains all inscriptions, marks and signs that motive power units should bear when
operating in international traffic.

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O 1 - Scope

These rules shall apply to locomotives, railcars and multiple-unit trains operating in international
service.

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2 - Introductory comments

Additional inscriptions or signs on motive power units shall only be allowed if there is no possibility of
their giving rise to misunderstandings or confusion. The minimum dimensions of the inscriptions or
signs are marked in the text enclosed within the sign: ")....(".

The type-faces to be used for the wording of the marks and inscriptions shall be identical to UNIVERS
65 BOLD and UNIVERS 65 BOLD CONDENSED or very similar.

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 3 - External inscriptions

(see Appendix A - page 16)

3.1 - General provisions

Two cases must be considered:

1. For trains formed from individual vehicles, i.e. trains or trainsets which are not permanently in fixed
formation or coupled together, the following provisions apply to all vehicles in the train.

2. For trains formed from permanently coupled vehicles (TGV-type high speed trains, railcars), i.e.
stock which remains in fixed formation almost all the time (and which can only be split in
maintenance depots), the inscriptions set out in the provisions below, that otherwise apply to the
whole train, may be applied to the end vehicles only.

In certain specific cases where the indication is compulsory for all the vehicles in the train, the text is
preceded by the symbol (°).

If the text below (or that of UIC Leaflet 545 and 580 or Appendix V to the RIC) contain no specific
provisions as to the colour of the inscriptions, the choice of colour shall be left to the user. It is however
essential to ensure that the inscription is clearly visible by choosing a colour which contrasts
sufficiently with that of the external paintwork of the vehicle.

The following inscriptions are specified:

O 3.2 - Symbol of the owning railway in accordance with Appendix I to the RIC

Character size: free choice.

O 3.3 - Vehicle number

Character size: )80( mm.

(°) The identification mark, with the vehicle number, in accordance with the provisions of UIC
Leaflet 438-1, Section 4.

High-speed trainsets may have their own numbering system.

O 3.4 - Indication of train category or series

As for point 3.3.

O 3.5 - Train mass in running order, with the powered unit's tanks filled to 2/3 capacity (water, oil, fuel,
etc.)

Character size: )45( mm.

3.6 - The UIC sign with a plate which must contain the symbols stipulated in Appendix V/2 to the RIC
for those railways party to the agreement governing the running of motive power units.

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 This indicates that the vehicle meets all obligatory provisions and complies with the special agreement
governing its reciprocal use in international service between the owning railway and the railways
whose symbol appears in the frame.

1.

(1) (°) (2) (°) (3) (°)

)60(
130

5 2 2
)160( )60(

(°) Boxes (1) and (2) are obligatory; box (3) may be filled in only as specified in bilateral
agreements.

2. The anchor sign shown next to the symbol of the railway in the UIC frame indicates that the vehicle
meets the conditions set by that railway for conveyance on the train ferries which it operates.
25

20

3. The box to the right of the frame must contain, solely on the basis of bilateral agreement, the
inscriptions relating to the type of current, the voltage and the maximum permissible current
strength in the train line of the motive power unit.

O 3.7 - The railway which has confirmed that a vehicle belonging to a non-railway company complies
with the UIC regulations.

3.8 - The signs and inscriptions denoting vehicles fitted with equipment for broadcasting
announcements in the train:

1. UIC Leaflet 440, Appendix A, figure 1:

sign for vehicles with public address system

• with a socket to plug into a mobile transmitter unit for broadcasting announcements and music
and
• with a transmitter unit

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 2. UIC Leaflet 440, Appendix A, figure 2:

sign for vehicles with public address system

• with a socket to plug into a mobile transmitter unit for broadcasting announcements and music
but
• without a transmitter unit.

3. UIC Leaflet 440, Appendix A, figure 3:

sign for vehicles with public address system

• without a socket to plug into a mobile transmitter unit for broadcasting announcements and
music but
• with a transmitter unit

4. UIC Leaflet 440, Appendix A, figure 4:

sign for vehicles with public address system

• without a socket to plug into a mobile transmitter unit for broadcasting announcements and
music and
• without a transmitter unit.

O 3.9 - Date of last overhaul, as per RIV, Plate 19, with details of the regular maintenance operations
guaranteeing operating safety and functioning.

By providing this inscription, the owning railway indicates that the vehicle has undergone the
regulation maintenance operations which are a prerequisite for its safety of operation and functioning.

Furthermore, the presence of this marking may be revised by agreements between the railways
concerned.

O 3.10 -

- The signs and inscriptions shown in Figure 1 of Appendix V/9 of the RIC, indicating the length over
buffers or the length between couplers for vehicles fitted with the automatic coupler.

- The distance between pivots and the wheelbase (distance between end axles): as shown in
Figure 2 of Appendix V/9 of the RIC.

O 3.11 - The inscriptions relating to the brake in accordance with UIC Leaflet 545 (see Bibliography -
page 30), to be applied according to the procedure outlined in point 3.1 - page 4.

The minimum height of the capital letters shall be 35 mm.

3.12 - Home depot.

Character size: )40( mm.

3.13 - Designation of driving cabs by means of the figure 1 or 2 placed on the doors of the cabs in
question or beneath their side windows.

Height of figures: )80( mm

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O 3.14 - Vehicles on which the "anchor" sign appears in the UIC panel must also bear the designation
of support points for operation on train ferries as shown below.

O 3.15 - (°) An indication shall be given on all vehicles of the different lifting points, according to the type
of lifting involved, using the following signs:

1. 4-point lifting with or without running gear: Figure 2 of Plate 25 of the RIV,

2. lifting or rerailing with or without running gear, at one end only or close to the end: Figure 3 of Plate
25 of the RIV,

3. lifting in the workshop without running gear: Figure 1 of Plate 25 of the RIV.

O 3.16 - (°) On all the junction boxes or dummy sockets on the train line and also for vehicles with steps
situated more than 2 000 mm above rail level or with a ladder the top of which exceeds this height, the
warning sign consisting of a lightning flash as show in Appendix V/7 of the RIC shall be affixed.

The base of the triangle must be at least 150 mm in length.

This sign must also be placed on doors protecting electrical installations, contact with which might be
fatal.

In this case, the base of the triangle must be at least 100 mm in length.

O 3.17 - (°) The distinctive marking for the filling and emptying equipment of sanitary installations shall
make use of the signs below.

A green ring indicates that in winter the water is liable to freeze despite the heating of the vehicle.

A yellow ring indicates that, even at low outside temperatures, the water will not freeze if the vehicle
heating is switched on.

50 50
white white
yellow yellow or green
50

50

40 40

The sign consisting of a solid yellow disc on a white background indicates that there is no danger of
freezing in the toilet installation of a vehicle whose inside ambient temperature has been raised to
20 °C, even after the heating has been switched off for 12 hours, provided that the outside temperature
does not fall below - 10 °C.

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3.17.1 - Symbol denoting the filling connection for cooling water for the engine.

green background
black sign

3.17.2 - Symbol denoting the filling connection for water for the boiler.

green background
black sign

3.17.3 - Symbol denoting the filling connection for fuel for the engine.

brown background
black sign

3.17.4 - Symbol denoting the filling connection for fuel for the boiler.

brown background
black sign

3.17.5 - Symbol denoting the filling connection for the sand box.

white background
black sign

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3.17.6 - (°) Symbol denoting the battery sign.

white background
black sign

3.17.7 - Symbol denoting feeding by electrical installation with indication of the service voltage, the
type of current and the frequency.

3.17.8 - Symbol denoting the drain cock for the cooling water.

green background
black sign

3.17.9 - Symbol denoting the drain cock for the water supplying the boiler.

green background
black sign

3.17.10 - The year of construction of the vehicle, in the entrance step area or on the solebar.

3.17.11 - To mark the emergency brake re-locking gear when it is contained in a box on the vehicle
exterior, the signs given in UIC Leaflet 545, Appendix D shall be used.

3.17.12 - Pressure-tight vehicles must be marked with a "(p)" code as shown in Appendix V/17 of the
RIC, in a box next to that indicating the public address installation.

3.17.13 - For vehicles with retention toilets, the sign shown in UIC Leaflet 563, Appendix 18 must be
used to denote the emptying nozzles.

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 4 - Inscriptions inside the driving cabs

O 4.1 - The maximum speed of motive power units with motor equipment in use:
)21(

)14(

O 4.2 - Vehicle number.

O 4.3 - Indication of type and class.

O 4.4 - Designation of the driving cab by means of the figure 1 or 2.

Minimum character size: 35 mm.

4.5 - Braked weight percentage of the motive power unit for each braking system.

O 4.6 - Lightning flash as per point 3.16 - page 7 for potential hazards.

O 4.7 - The "Evacuation" sign placed on the doors through which the cab may be evacuated in the event
of danger.

green background
black sign

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 5 - Marking of vehicle equipment

5.1 - General guidelines

It is recommended that all important equipment on vehicles be marked with signs corresponding to the
fitting or operating diagrams (compressed air, engine oil, cooling water, etc.).

Similarly, it is recommended that the devices for starting and stopping the vehicles be marked with an
additional sign designed to attract attention.

Generally speaking, in view of the increasing international use being made of rolling stock, the use of
pictograms is highly recommended, both:

- for the equipment itself and,

- for marking the controls for this equipment in the driving cab and on the driver's desk.

5.1.1 - It is recommended that the following colours be used for the marking of pipes (in accordance
with ISO standards):

cooling water: green

oil: brown
compressed air: light blue
main air supply pipe: yellow
main brake pipe: black
additional air pipe of motive power unit: blue-black
steam pipe: silvery grey
diesel fuel: intermittent brown

5.1.2 - Provisions concerning the position of equipment

It is recommended that the position of the protection equipment be denoted by means of a visible
device such as a pilot light or warning light, identified by the symbol and/or the position number of the
item of equipment or of what it protects.

O 5.1.3 - Use of the lightning flash in accordance with point 3.16 - page 7, where there is danger.

5.1.4 - Marking of controls

5.1.4.1 - The function and the various positions of the switches, stop cocks, levers, locks, etc. which
are essential for placing the vehicle in running order and for the driving of motive power units, may be
given a functional marking to be defined by agreements between the railways concerned.

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O 5.1.4.2 - Hand brake

The hand brake control must be marked with an arrow indicating the direction of braking.

If the control is not visible, its position must be marked by the sign shown in UIC Leaflet 545,
Appendix J.

In the case of motive power units with two driving cabs, this sign shall be placed on the door of the
driving cab in which the handbrake is found.

5.1.4.3 - Accumulator spring brake

The control for the accumulator spring brake shall be marked with the symbol (a) shown below.

Symbol (b) below denotes the position of the handle for releasing the accumulator spring brake without
compressed air.

Symbol (c) corresponding to the unlocking ring of certain brake immobilisation equipment may also be
used.

a) b) c)

5.1.5 - The marking of non-visible stop cocks is effected by means of the following sign:

white background
black sign

O 5.1.6 - The positions of the selector for the air brake system shall be marked in accordance with UIC
Leaflet 545 (see Bibliography - page 30).

The symbols E, H or Mg denote the position of the controls in which, respectively, the electric brake,
the hydrodynamic brake or the electromagnetic brake of the motive power unit are ready to function.

O 5.1.7 - The positions of the diesel engines controls are marked by the symbol "START" or by "1" for
starting and by the symbol "STOP" or "0" for stopping. When the figures 1 or 0 are used, the controls
themselves must be marked more specifically, for example by means of the "diesel engine" pictogram
as shown in Appendix B - page 17.

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O 5.1.8 - Visual and identification indicators

Visual indicators are used to provide information on the status of essential components, as well as on
the circuits of the motive power unit. They are required when the driver needs to take account of the
information they provide in order to drive the motive power unit and when it is not possible directly to
ascertain the status of these components during running.

Indicator lamps shall be denoted in accordance with the instructions given in point 5.1.4.1 - page 11.

The usual general symbols are given in Appendix B - page 17. Other symbols may be created on the
basis of bilateral agreements.

While the train is running, no indicator lights should be permanently lit up on the driver's panel, except
to indicate a fault.

This provision is not obligatory for the light indicators of the on-board signalling system or automatic
train protection and warning systems if indeed such objectives form an integral part of the driver's
desk.

The gravity of the fault is determined by the colours specified in points 5.1.8.1 and 5.1.8.2 below.

5.1.8.1 - If the driver is required to take action urgently, because of serious risk to persons or to an
essential component of the motive power unit (or the multiple-unit train) the information warning must
be transmitted by means of a red light signal.

5.1.8.2 - The request to the driver to take certain action shall be transmitted by means of a yellow light
signal.

5.1.8.3 - Information concerning switching status or the service situation shall in principle be
transmitted by means of a white light signal.

5.1.8.4 - Blue shall be used solely for the light signal indicating the proper working order of the safety
device controlling the repetition of signals when the train is stopped automatically by suitable
installations positioned along the line.

5.1.8.5 - Green light signals should be avoided in the driver's cab or should be positioned in such a
way that neither the signals themselves nor their reflections in any of the glass in the cab are visible
to the driver while the train is running.

They must not be permitted if there is any possibility of their reflections in the front window leading to
confusion and being interpreted as a trackside signal.

Furthermore, when driving at night, the lighting of equipment may be provided by means of green light-
emitting diodes.

5.1.9 - Measuring equipment shall be marked taking into account the provisions of point 5.1.4.1.
Where necessary, their dials should also indicate the unit of measurement and the permissible limit
for the value measured.

5.2 - Guidelines for conventional stock

Appendix B shows the most common signs and indications used for conventional rolling stock.

They are not used exclusively for such stock.

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Designation of inventory items and spare parts

Doors, covers and drawers giving access to signalling equipment, miscellaneous accessories and
spare parts shall be adequately marked. For spare parts, the symbols shown in Appendix B may be
used to this end for the components to which they refer.

The symbols shown in Appendix C should be used for signalling equipment and those in
Appendices D and E for other inventory items. However, an inscription in the necessary national
languages is also permissible.

General symbols Appendix B - page 17

Signs for signalling equipment Appendix C - page 19
Signs for various mechanical accessories Appendix D - page 20
Signs for various electrical accessories Appendix E - page 21

5.3 - Guidelines for high-speed stock

Appendices F to L below are particularly recommended (see also High Speed TSIs).

Pictograms mentioning the technology of the test and signalling devices are given only by way of
indication, the list not being exhaustive.

Pictograms on the driver's desk Appendix F - page 22

Pictograms for switch boxes Appendix G - page 24
Pictograms for controls not located on driver's desk Appendix H - page 25
Pictograms for fault indicator panel Appendix I - page 26
Pictograms for control box in the cab Appendix J - page 27
Pictograms for controls in the engine room Appendix K - page 28
External inscriptions Appendix L - page 29

These Appendices are also recommended for other rolling stock.

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6 - Inscriptions on vehicles intended for passenger
transport

All the signs and inscriptions stipulated in UIC Leaflet 580 (see Bibliography - page 30) and in the RIC
for coaches used in international service shall also apply to multiple-unit trains in international traffic.

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Appendices

Appendix A - External inscriptions

2 1

S0

(3)
13 12 10(1) 10 6 4+3 2 9 11 11(2) 5 11 13

10(1)

SO = Rail level
(1) Bogie wheelbase
(2) Additional braking devices (dynamic brake, etc.)
(3) Braked weight

4+3

The figures in the correspond to the sub-sections of point 3 - page 4 (e.g.: 2 corresponds to point 3.2 - page 4).

The position of the markings in this Appendix is mandatory for those described in points 3.5 - page 4 to 3.14 - page 7.

The inscriptions shown for one longitudinal side of the vehicle must also appear on the other. For motive power units that are not symmetrical about a transverse vertical plane through the vehicle centre, the inscriptions should
be made symmetrically about a vertical plane running lengthways through the vehicle centre.

Inscriptions for railcars and multiple unit trains should be set through bilateral agreement.

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Appendix B - General symbols

1.1 1.1 2 3 4

Main switch on or Main switch off or Pantograph Main transformer Electric traction
main circuit- main circuit- motor
breaker on breaker off

5 6 7 8 9

Train line switched Indication of switch Contactor Oil pump Fan

out to reverse running

10 11 12 13 14

Electric brake of the Hydraulic Electromagnetic Hand brake Axle box

motive power unit transmission brake brake
of the motive power
unit

15 16 17 30.1 30.2

Thyristor Safety fuse Thyristor bridge Generator Alternator

31 20 21.1 21.2 22

Motor generator set Induction motor d.c.-a.c. converter d.c.-d.c. converter Switching device
(static) (static) Neutral position

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23 24 25 26.1 26.2

Series-connected Parallel-connected Open left-hand Open right-hand Close doors

motor motor doors if placed to doors if placed to
the left the right

27 28 29 30 31.1

Lighting Compressor switch Air suspension Headlights Headlights

Main beam Low beam (dipped)

31.2 32 33 34 35

(organe)

Headlights Rear of train Heating of driving Heating of driving Heating component

Lamp cab cab
Level I Level II

36 37 38 39 40

Diesel traction Diesel motor for High-pitched horn Low-pitched horn Sand box
motor train heating

41 42 43

Main battery switch Motor mechanism Auxiliary motor

open mechanism

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Appendix C - Signs for signalling equipment

1 2

Sign for signalling Sign for signalling

discs flag

3 4

Sign for signalling Sign for torch

lamp (safety lamp)

Sign for detonators

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Appendix D - Signs for various mechanical accessories

1 2 3

Sign for hammers Sign for tools Sign for oil-can

4 5

Sign for spare Sign for emergency

coupling hoses coupling

6 7

Sign for speed Sign for bandages

recording tapes and dressings

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Appendix E - Signs for various electrical accessories

1 2

Sign for spare bulb Sign for inspection

lamp

3 4

Sign for coupling for Sign for spare fuse

multiple unit control

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Appendix F - Pictograms on the driver’s desk

1 2 3 4 5

Emergency brake Emergency control Control for Emergency Control for

for the automatic automatic brake windscreen-wiper windscreen wiper/
brake control washer

6 7 8 9 10

Holding brake for Pressure gauge for Neutral brake Pressure gauge for Brake cylinder
brake test main air supply function main brake pipe /
pipe/ main air equalising reservoir
reservoir

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Brake overcharge Brightness Specified speed TBL1, small

regulation Cab movement
signal

16 17 18 19 20

TBL, large TBL function Push-button for Push-button for Current collection
movement opening doors closing doors selector
(pantograph)
21 22 23 24 25

Voltage selector Two-tone horn Regulation of Acknowledgement Light warning

brightness of
equipment
1TBL
= Transmission: balise/locomotive

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26 27 28 29 30

Headlight selector Timetable lighting Driver’s safety Pneumatic wheel- Cancellation of

Full-beam / dipped device (DSD) slip protection automatic sanding

31 32

Manual sanding TBL test

34

Blue

Red

Regulation of cab
temperature

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Appendix G - Pictograms for switch boxes

1 2 3 4 5

Circuit-breaker lock Circuit-breaker Air recirculation Heated window Maintain in service

closure

6 7 8 9 10

Test AWS

AWS (automatic Lamps / headlights Fog Cancellation of Driver’s safety

warning system (1 headlight + driver’s safety device test
test) 1 lamp) device alarm

11 12 13 14 15

Setting of cab Setting of cab Neutralisation of Cab lighting Machine room

signal down line signal up line cab signal lighting

16 17

Cab air- Equipment lighting

conditioning

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Appendix H - Pictograms for controls not located on the

driver’s desk

1 2 3

Setting of Isolation of horn Isolation of

emergency brake windscreen wiper/
control washer

4 5 6

Isolation of driver’s Isolation of sanding Push-button for

safety device driver’s safety
device

7 8

Cancellation of Thermal box control

"maintain in
service" mode

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Appendix I - Pictogr ams for fault indicator panel

1 2 3 4 5

Circuit-breaker Control at zero Automatic sanding Wheel slip Permission to close

open circuit-breaker

6 7 8 9 10

Other cab occupied Circuit-breaker fault Traction fault Fault in trailer Running in Channel
vehicle battery Tunnel prohibited
charging

11 12 13 14 15

Rheostatic brake Isolation of Air recirculation Damage to Fire alarm

fault automatic warning mechanical
system ( AWS) component

16 17 18

Bogie instability Brake not released Passenger alarm

19 20 21

ep

ep brake fault Damage to Alarm light

pneumatic
suspension

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Appendix J - Pictograms for cab control box

1 2 3 4 5

Voltage battery 1 Closure of battery Openin g of battery Start of washing End of washing
circuits circuits programme programme

6 7 8 9 10

Cab signal test Isolation of driver’s Isolation of cab Isolation of RSO Isolation of TBL
safety device signal

11 12 13 14 15

Isolation of AWS Isolation of KVB Isolation of battery Isolation of Isolation of cab air-
control compressor control conditioning

16 17 18 19 20

Isolation of EP Emergency Emergency Printer Isolation of cab

brake headlights/ headlights/ signal speed
red lights. red lights. control
Left Right

21 22 23 24 25

Emergency brake Isolation of speed Isolation of trailer Isolation of trailer Emergency radio
neutral function indicator vehicle lighting vehicle air-
control conditioning

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Appendix K - Pictograms for controls in the engine room

1 2 3

Engine Pneumatic isolation Isolation of

compartment of sanding pantograph on d.c.
lighting equipment lines

4 5 6

Isolation of Isolation of Isolation of

pantograph on pantograph stop on pantograph stop in
single-phase lines new high-speed Channel Tunnel
lines

7 8 9

Separation control Switching-off of Isolation of fire

lighting in the detection system
engine
compartment

10 11

Isolation of bogie Main brake pipe

brake stop cock

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Appendix L - External inscriptions

1 2 3

Sanding test Isolation of bogie Emergency ladder

brake

4 5 6

Isolation of Control of nose Isolation of third-rail

pneumatic doors shoegear
suspension

7 8

Emergency coupler Emergency coupler

equipment

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