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Ministry of Railways
Research Designs & Standards Organisation
Manak Nagar, Lucknow - 226 011
Instruction Bulletin no. MP.IB.EC.08.40.10 Date: 03.12.10
1.0 TITLE
Guidelines for controlling the locomotive during wheel slip in microprocessor
controlled Diesel Electric locomotive (ALCo - fitted with MBCS of Medha (MEP660),
Siemens (KM DIREKTI SIMCOIVTROL) and GETS (Bright starTMSirius) and EMD
locos - fitted with EM2000, Medha MLC691, Siemens SllS3).
2.0 BACK GROUND
Railways have reported stalling cases while operating train hauled by MBCS loco.
3.0 OBJECT
To instruct the loco operator for controlling the train during wheel slip.
4.0 DETAILS OF STUDYlEXPERllVlENTATlON DONE
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Study reveals that in most of the cases, trains have stalled due to wheel slip while
negotiating gradient in drizzling weather. Further fault data analysis shows that
drivers have a tendency to notch down at the time of wheel slip as followed in
conventional 'El type locos. However, this is not necessary in MBCS locos where
MBCS automatically reduces power and takes care of the wheel slip.
4.0 APPLICABLE TO CLASS OF LOCOMOTIVES
Applicable to MBCS locomotives (ALCo - fitted with MEP660, KM DIREKTI
SIMCONTROL and Bright starTMSirius and ENID locos - fitted with EM2000, Medha
MLC691, Siemens SllS3).
5.0 INSTRUCTION CONTENT
Operator should not notch down during momentary Wheel slip on line.
6.0 MATERIAL REQUIRED AND SOURCES OF SUPPLY
i. Necessary Training for operating crew to be imparted by MIS. Medha, Siemens
and GETS and loco Inspectors.
ii. lnstruction "DO NOT REDUCE NOTCH WHEN WHEEL SLIP OCCURS. ONLY
PRESS SANDING SWITCH." to be displayed in drivers cab to draw attention of
loco operator.
7.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SPECIAL BENEFITS, FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
etc.)
Stalling can be avoided.
7.0 AGENCY AND SCHEDULE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
All divisional Power officers.
8.0 Distribution
As per the list attached.
9.0 REFERENCE (IF ANY) -
(Anil Kumar)
DA: Nil for Director General (MP)
