Bespoke & Private Courses
Signet Solutions can reserve a course for your company exclusively, and we can design courses to meet your company's specifications. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.Next Date(s)
| August 16, 2010 10:30 am | to | August 27, 2010 2:30 pm |
| December 6, 2010 10:30 am | to | December 17, 2010 2:30 pm |
Basic Signalling Technology
Aim
This course is intended for the signal engineer who requires development of signalling principles knowledge towards design of interfaces to trackside equipment.
Key Features
• Demonstration of all equipment types on working systems with complete diagrams.
• Signalling systems
• Plan conventions and symbols
• Signalling relays and circuits
• Electrical interlockings
• Train Detection
• Signals
• Automatic Warning System
• Train protection and Warning System
• Points
• Cabling
• Power Supplies
• Location design
• The project life-cycle
• Works design and testing processes
• Competence issues
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to describe and interpret the following:
• Operation of Relay and SSI driven signals.
• Symbols on signalling plans and circuit diagrams.
• Operation of train detection systems.
• Principles of operation of interlockings.
• Principles of TPWS application and operation
• Mechanical and electrical operation of points.
• Principles of Rail Signalling power supplies.
• Selection of Rail Signalling cabling.
• Design and testing processes and relationships.
Assessment and Certification
Achievement of the Course Outcomes will be assessed by a theory assessment.
The delegate’s achievement of the Course Outcomes will be confirmed by a certificate which will be forwarded to the nominated client contact following the course.
Pre-Requisites
A well prepared delegate is expected to be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical principles, symbols and circuits.
Practical Information
Duration: 10 Days
Location: at our Derby training centre, or on your premises (subject to equipment availability)
Maximum number of delegates: 10