Lighting
Lighting
1 Head Ligth
1.1 Overall
1.1.1 Overall Description
This Head Light fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V. One circular, white
head light is fitted on each side of the driving cab front. When the HCR is energized,
the LED lamp provides "low" or "high" by HLS. HLS is installed on indicator panel in
cab desk.
The head light design provides excellent housed within a formed recessed panel and
is covered by glass panel. The design has many years successful operating
experience throughout the world.
Product Data
Diameter 263 mm Height About 142 mm
Weight 2.9 kg
Head Light
Assembly
LED Beam
Assembly
Connector Description
Type : 3P (P43t)
2 Tail Light
2.1 Overall
2.1.1 Overall Description
This Tail Light fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V. One white/red circular
tail light is fitted in each side of driving cab front.
When the HCR is energized, tail light on activated driving cab are turned off and tail
light on de-activated driving cab are turned on.
For the Emergency push out situation, if driver push the call on push button switch on
a failed train, the tail lights at the rear of the failed train is flashed on and off.
The tail light design provides excellent housed within a formed recessed panel and is
covered for LED on PCB by a red screen printed glass.
Product Data
Length 158 mm Height About 83 mm
Width 158 mm Weight 0.856 kg
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TAIL LIGHT
HIERARCHY
Tail Light
Assembly
Lens
Assembly
Lens Description
Material : Glass
Color : White Clear
3 Flasher Light
3.1 Overall
3.1.1 Overall Description
This Flasher Light fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V.
One rectangular amber flashing light is mounted in the center of the cab mask head.
The Flasher light design provides excellent housed within a formed recessed panel
and is covered for LED on PCB.
Indicates in order to attract the attention of the driver of the following train or a train
approaching from the opposite direction in emergency as following case.
ATP Cut out Mode
Product Data
Length 190 mm Height About 64 mm
Width 80 mm Weight 0.432 kg
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FLASHER LIGHT
HIERARCHY
Flasher Light
Assembly
Body Frame
Assembly
The MCB is a circuit protection for isolation of the equipment over current fault.
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Lens Description
Material : Polycarbonate
Color : Amber
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Product Data
Length 95 mm Height About 89.8 mm
Width 95 mm Weight 0.40 kg
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Door Indication
Lamp Assembly
Body Frame
Assembly
Lens
Assembly
The Door Indication Lamp are protected by circuit breaker in the electric cabinet
area of Car section, the supplied DC 110V.
Power consumption is less than 5W.
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Fig. 1B-02-05-00-22 shows the general Layout of the Door Indication Lamp.
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Lens Description
Material : Polycarbonate
Color : Amber
Product Data
Length 1335 mm Height 92 mm
Width 230 mm Weight 5.0 kg
Socket
Assembly
Fluorescent Tube
Assembly
5.1.3.1 Outline
This Fluorescent Lighting Fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V Inverter
stored inside the fixture. This transistor inverter converter DC voltage into high the
inverter has been sufficiently, durability etc.
Lighting can be accomplished by connection of DC power source wiring to the fixture
and is simple to install.
The Saloon light of DC 110V is also fed from the battery as an emergency lighting.
Fig. 1B-02-05-00-29 shows the circuit of basic transistorized ballast for rolling stock.
Input supply is direct current and this circuit consists of transformer (T), two
condenser (c), resistor (R), chalk and etc.
Output is alternating current and makes the fluorescent lamp lighting.
When this circuit is connected to the input power, supply current flows from Plus(+) of
electric source (Vin) through L1 →D1→ CH1→ R2→ R3(or R4) →base of Tr.
It is called as base current (Ib1). Either transistor turns on by difference of
characteristics.
Under the turn on state (conduction state) between collector of transistor (Tr1) and
emitter, a large volume of current flows from the terminal(+) into the circuit (a), called
collector current (Ic1).
It flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC1 →Tr1 →(-)
Ic1 flows as much as hFE (current amplification rate) times of the Ib1.
As Ic1 flows into coil (Nc1), magnetic fluxes are created at ferrite core of
transformer(T) and a commensurate voltage with rate of each coil occurs at coil
(Nc1), coil(Nb) and (Np).
The voltage of coil becomes sine wave by voltage resonance between Nc and C4.
The polarity of return coil (Nb) is generated toward the same direction.
In this state, Ic1 also saturates by the magnetic saturation of the ferrite core.
And at the same time, the collector current reaches to the critical point, the base bias
voltage from coil (Nb) decreases rapidly and transistor (Tr1) turns off.
Accordingly, the polarity voltage contrary to conducting time of Tr1 leads to each coil
(Nb) and the base bias of transistor (Tr2) becomes ordinary direction and the
transistor (Tr2) turns on.
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The collector current (Ic2) flows along the circuit (b) and it flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC2 →Tr2 →(-)
These alternating switching of transistor (Tr1, Tr2) become oscillation and generate
the alternating voltage for fluorescent lamp.
Fig. 1B-02-05-00-30 shows actual circuit of transistorized ballast for rolling stock.
And voltage resonance occurs between coil (NC) and condenser (C4) and at the
same time, magnetic saturation becomes and oscillation continues above.
The voltage of NS, Nf1, Nf2, and Nf3 is added to fluorescent lamp and every
filament.
This circuit has the relay circuit. Its function is to give voltage to Fluorescent tube
after giving filament current. And this device leads to long life of the fluorescent lamp.
5.1.3.4 Abbreviations
F (Fuse) : Stopping power against abnormal increasing input current
L1 (Coil) : Control of input rush current
CH1 (Chalk coil) : Control of lamp current
D1 (Diode) : Protection against reverse connection
D2 (Diode) : Rectifier
ZD (Zenner diode) : Stabilization bias voltage
ZNR1 (Surge absorber) : Surge absorber Protection against surge of supply
R1 (Resistor) : Protection for surge absorber against big current
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5.1.3.6 Check the power source side of the fluorescent lighting fixture
When considerable number of fluorescent lamp installed in the same rolling stock
found to be out of order, check the following points, for it is considered to be caused
by power supply source side.
Check whether or not any defect on power supply plate.
Check connecting wire of Input power source. (Check +and - polarity)
Check power source voltage. (If it is low voltage, it will not be lighted)
5.1.3.7 Check the power source side of the fluorescent lighting fixture
When the above check have found no defects, check following points for it is
considered to be caused with the fluorescent fixture.
Confirm name of the type from the name plate attached to the inverter of the
fluorescent lamp.
For example : Name of type
Input voltage : DC110V
Lamp : 40W Fluorescent Tube
Confirm the circuit codes on the printed base plate inside the inverter case and
check parts on the printed base plate comparing with drawing of Inverter
assembly and actual article.
Replacement of transistor is made as per "installation method of transistor".
After repair, confirm if it lights normally as per standard BS EN 50155 of general
description.
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Fig. 1B-02-05-00-31 shows the general Layout of the Cab Main Light.
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Lamp Description
40W linear fluorescent tube
Width : Ø32mm
Tube type : FLR40W/A
Length : 1200mm
Socket Description
Socket type : G13BASE
Product Data
Length 118 mm Height About 43.8 mm
Width 74 mm Weight 0.150 kg
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DRIVING CONSOLE
LIGHT HIERARCHY
Driving Console
Light Assembly
Body Frame
Assembly
Fig. 1B-02-05-00-38 shows the general Layout of the Driving Console Light.
7 Saloon Light(DC20W)
7.1 Overall
7.1.1 Overall Description
This Saloon Light(DC) fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V. A fluorescent
tube with Saloon Light(DC) is mounted on the passenger parts ceiling.
The Saloon lights(DC) is arranged so that all the door bays is sufficiently illuminated
to achieve a minimum illumination level of 100lux, measured at a level of 1metre
above the floor, under emergency situation.
It is automatically switched on at full illumination when the car is operated including in
event of an emergency detrainment.
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TC
Product Data
Length 690mm Height About 118mm
Width About 200mm Weight 4.2 Kg
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PASSENGER SALOON
LIGHT HIERARCHY
Passenger Saloon
Light Assembly
Socket
Assembly
Fluorescent Tube
Assembly
Diffuser Glass
Assembly Assembly
7.1.3.1 Outline
This Fluorescent Lighting Fixture is lighted up by in put voltage of DC110V Inverter
stored inside the fixture.
The fluorescent lamp sets of two longitudinal rows are mounted to ceiling in the
passenger's compartment of all cars.
Lighting can be accomplished by connection of DC power source wiring to the fixture
and is simple to install.
The Saloon light of DC 110V is also fed from the battery as an emergency lighting.
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Fig. 1B-02-05-00-46 shows the circuit of basic transistorized inverter for rolling stock.
Input supply is direct current and this circuit consists of transformer (T), two
condenser (c), resistor (R), chalk and etc.
Output is alternating current and makes the fluorescent lamp lighting.
When this circuit is connected to the input power, supply current flows from Plus(+) of
electric source (Vin) through L1 →D1→ CH1→ R2→ R3(or R4) →base of Tr.
It is called as base current (Ib1). Either transistor turns on by difference of
characteristics.
Under the turn on state (conduction state) between collector of transistor (Tr1) and
emitter, a large volume of current flows from the terminal(+) into the circuit (a), called
collector current (Ic1).
It flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC1 →Tr1 →(-)
Ic1 flows as much as hFE (current amplification rate) times of the Ib1.
As Ic1 flows into coil (Nc1), magnetic fluxes are created at ferrite core of transformer
(T) and a commensurate voltage with rate of each coil occurs at coil (Nc1), coil(Nb)
and (Np).
The voltage of coil becomes sine wave by voltage resonance between Nc and C4.
The polarity of return coil (Nb) is generated toward the same direction.
In this state, Ic1 also saturates by the magnetic saturation of the ferrite core.
And at the same time, the collector current reaches to the critical point, the base bias
voltage from coil (Nb) decreases rapidly and transistor (Tr1) turns off.
Accordingly, the polarity voltage contrary to conducting time of Tr1 leads to each coil
(Nb) and the base bias of transistor (Tr2) becomes ordinary direction and the
transistor (Tr2) turns on.
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The collector current (Ic2) flows along the circuit (b) and it flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC2 →Tr2 →(-)
These alternating switching of transistor (Tr1, Tr2) become oscillation and generate
the alternating voltage for fluorescent lamp.
Fig. 1B-02-05-00-47 shows actual circuit of transistorized inverter for rolling stock.
And voltage resonance occurs between coil (NC) and condenser (C4) and at the
same time, magnetic saturation becomes and oscillation continues above.
The voltage of NS, Nf1, Nf2, Nf3 is added to fluorescent lamp and every filament.
This circuit has the relay circuit. Its function is to give voltage to Fluorescent tube
after giving filament current. And this device leads to long life of the fluorescent lamp.
7.1.3.4 Abbreviations
F (Fuse) : Stopping power against abnormal increasing input current
L1 (Coil) : Control of input rush current
CH1 (Chalk coil) : Control of lamp current
D1 (Diode) : Protection against reverse connection
D2 (Diode) : Rectifier
ZD (Zener diode) : Stabilization bias voltage
ZNR1 (Surge absorber) : Surge absorber Protection against surge of supply
R1 (Resistor) : Protection for surge absorber against big current
R2 (Resistor) : Starting resister for oscillation
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7.1.3.6 Check the power source side of the fluorescent lighting fixture
When considerable number of fluorescent lamp installed in the same rolling stock
found to be out of order, check the following points, for it considered to be caused by
power supply source side.
Check whether or not any defect on power supply plate.
Check connecting wire of Input power source. (Check +and - polarity)
Check power source voltage. (If it is low voltage, it will not be lighted)
Lamp Description
20W linear fluorescent tube
Width : Ø28mm
Tube type : FLR20W/A
Length : 590mm
Socket Description
Socket type : G13BASE
Diffuser Description
Laminated Safety glass
Opalescent interlayer diffuser
Al - Side Cover
Al - Frame (hinge and fixture)
Lamp FLR20W/A
8 Saloon Light(DC40W)
8.1 Overall
8.1.1 Overall Description
This Saloon Light(DC) fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V. A fluorescent
tube with Saloon Light(DC) is mounted on the passenger parts ceiling.
The Saloon lights(DC) is arranged so that all the door bays is sufficiently illuminated
to achieve a minimum illumination level of 100lux, measured at a level of 1metre
above the floor, under emergency situation.
It is automatically switched on at full illumination when the car is operated including in
event of an emergency detrainment.
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Product Data
Length 1300mm Height About 118mm
Width About 200mm Weight 7.2 Kg
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PASSENGER SALOON
LIGHT HIERARCHY
Passenger Saloon
Light Assembly
Socket
Assembly
Fluorescent Tube
Assembly
Diffuser Glass
Assembly Assembly
8.1.3.1 Outline
This Fluorescent Lighting Fixture is lighted up by in put voltage of DC110V Inverter
stored inside the fixture.
The fluorescent lamp sets of two longitudinal rows are mounted to ceiling in the
passenger's compartment of all cars.
Lighting can be accomplished by connection of DC power source wiring to the fixture
and is simple to install.
The Saloon light of DC 110V is also fed from the battery as an emergency lighting.
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Fig. 1B-02-05-00-57 shows the circuit of basic transistorized inverter for rolling stock.
Input supply is direct current and this circuit consists of transformer (T), two condenser
(c), resistor (R), chalk and etc.
Output is alternating current and makes the fluorescent lamp lighting.
When this circuit is connected to the input power, supply current flows from Plus(+) of
electric source (Vin) through L1 →D1→ CH1→ R2→ R3(or R4) →base of Tr.
It is called as base current (Ib1). Either transistor turns on by difference of
characteristics.
Under the turn on state (conduction state) between collector of transistor (Tr1) and
emitter, a large volume of current flows from the terminal(+) into the circuit (a), called
collector current (Ic1).
It flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC1 →Tr1 →(-)
Ic1 flows as much as hFE (current amplification rate) times of the Ib1.
As Ic1 flows into coil (Nc1), magnetic fluxes are created at ferrite core of transformer
(T) and a commensurate voltage with rate of each coil occurs at coil (Nc1), coil(Nb)
and (Np).
The voltage of coil becomes sine wave by voltage resonance between Nc and C4.
The polarity of return coil (Nb) is generated toward the same direction.
In this state, Ic1 also saturates by the magnetic saturation of the ferrite core.
And at the same time, the collector current reaches to the critical point, the base bias
voltage from coil (Nb) decreases rapidly and transistor (Tr1) turns off.
Accordingly, the polarity voltage contrary to conducting time of Tr1 leads to each coil
(Nb) and the base bias of transistor (Tr2) becomes ordinary direction and the
transistor (Tr2) turns on.
The collector current (Ic2) flows along the circuit (b) and it flows as follows,
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8.1.3.4 Abbreviations
F (Fuse) : Stopping power against abnormal increasing input current
L1 (Coil) : Control of input rush current
CH1 (Chalk coil) : Control of lamp current
D1 (Diode) : Protection against reverse connection
D2 (Diode) : Rectifier
ZD (Zener diode) : Stabilization bias voltage
ZNR1 (Surge absorber) : Surge absorber Protection against surge of supply
R1 (Resistor) : Protection for surge absorber against big current
R2 (Resistor) : Starting resister for oscillation
R3, R4 (Resistor) : Bias resistor Control of base current
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8.1.3.6 Check the power source side of the fluorescent lighting fixture
When considerable number of fluorescent lamp installed in the same rolling stock
found to be out of order, check the following points, for it considered to be caused by
power supply source side.
Check whether or not any defect on power supply plate.
Check connecting wire of Input power source. (Check +and - polarity)
Check power source voltage. (If it is low voltage, it will not be lighted)
Lamp Description
40W linear fluorescent tube
Width : Ø32mm
Tube type : FLR40W/A
Length : 1200mm
Socket Description
Socket type : G13BASE
Diffuser Description
Laminated Safety glass
Opalescent interlayer diffuser
Al - Side Cover
Al - Frame (hinge and fixture)
9 Gangway Light
9.1 Overall
9.1.1 Overall Description
This Gangway Light fixture is lighted up by input voltage of DC110V. A circle
fluorescent tube with Gangway Light is mounted on path of the passenger parts
ceiling.
The lights provide illumination for gangway area by automation.
All diffusers is positively secured to the ceiling panel. The inboard side of the diffuser
is hinged to the ceiling panel. Quick release, tamper resistant fastenings is used to
retain the diffuser closed.
All diffusers is glazed with laminated glass with an opalescent interlayer.
Any interior lighting shall not dazzle to the seated or standing passengers.
Light shall not be perceived to flicker.
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DMC
TC
Product Data
Length 321mm Height About 130mm
Width 321mm Weight About 2.6 kg
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GANGWAY LIGHT
HIERARCHY
Gangway Light
Assembly
Socket
Assembly
Fluorescent Tube
Assembly
Diffuser Glass
Assembly Assembly
9.1.3.1 Outline
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Fig. 1B-02-05-00-68 shows the circuit of basic transistorized inverter for rolling stock.
Input supply is direct current and this circuit consists of transformer (T), two
condenser (c), resistor (R), chalk and etc.
Output is alternating current and makes the fluorescent lamp lighting.
When this circuit is connected to the input power, supply current flows from Plus(+)
of electric source (Vin) through L1 →D1→ CH1→ R2→ R3(or R4) →base of Tr.
It is called as base current (Ib1). Either transistor turns on by difference of
characteristics.
Under the turn on state (conduction state) between collector of transistor (Tr1) and
emitter, a large volume of current flows from the terminal(+) into the circuit (a), called
collector current (Ic1).
It flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC1 →Tr1 →(-)
Ic1 flows as much as hFE (current amplification rate) times of the Ib1.
As Ic1 flows into coil (Nc1), magnetic fluxes are created at ferrite core of
transformer(T) and a commensurate voltage with rate of each coil occurs at coil
(Nc1), coil(Nb) and (Np).
The voltage of coil becomes sine wave by voltage resonance between Nc and C4.
The polarity of return coil (Nb) is generated toward the same direction.
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In this state, Ic1 also saturates by the magnetic saturation of the ferrite core.
And at the same time, the collector current reaches to the critical point, the base bias
voltage from coil (Nb) decreases rapidly and transistor (Tr1) turns off.
Accordingly, the polarity voltage contrary to conducting time of Tr1 leads to each coil
(Nb) and the base bias of transistor (Tr2) becomes ordinary direction and the
transistor (Tr2) turns on.
The collector current (Ic2) flows along the circuit (b) and it flows as follows,
(+) →L1 →D1 →CH1 →NC2 →Tr2 →(-)
These alternating switching of transistor (Tr1, Tr2) become oscillation and generate
the alternating voltage for fluorescent lamp.
Fig. 1B-02-05-00-69 shows actual circuit of transistorized inverter for rolling stock.
And voltage resonance occurs between coil (NC) and condenser (C4) and at the
same time, magnetic saturation becomes and oscillation continues above.
The voltage of NS, Nf1, Nf2, Nf3 is added to fluorescent lamp and every filament.
This circuit has the relay circuit. Its function is to give voltage to Fluorescent tube
after giving filament current. And this device leads to long life of the fluorescent lamp.
9.1.3.4 Abbreviations
F (Fuse) : Stopping power against abnormal increasing input current
L1 (Coil) : Control of input rush current
CH1 (Chalk coil) : Control of lamp current
D1 (Diode) : Protection against reverse connection
D2 (Diode) : Rectifier
ZD (Zener diode) : Stabilization bias voltage
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9.1.3.5 Check the power source side of the fluorescent lighting fixture
When considerable number of fluorescent lamp installed in the same rolling stock
found to be out of order, check the following points, for it considered to be caused by
power supply source side.
Check whether or not any defect on power supply plate.
Check connecting wire of Input power source. (Check +and - polarity)
Check power source voltage.(If it is low voltage, it will not be lighted)
Lamp Description
18W fluorescent tube
Width : Ø26mm
Tube type : FPL 18W
Socket Description
Socket type : 2G11 BASE
Diffuser Description
Laminated Safety glass
Opalescent interlayer diffuser
FRAME : SCP, t1.0 Paint'G
BODY : SCP, t1.0 Paint'G