S-14

INTERLOCKING WITH
METAL--METAL RELAYS (SIEMENS)

इ रसेट Issued in September 2022 IRISET

 S 14
INTERLOCKING WITH
METAL - METAL RELAYS (SIEMENS)

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 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Classifications of Relay Interlocking .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Unique Features of Siemens practice .......................................................................... 1
Review Questions ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
CHAPTER 2: CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................... 4
2.1 Features of Siemens Panel Domino Strips.................................................................... 4
2.2 Panel Controls & Operations ........................................................................................ 5
2.3 Description of Counters ................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Visual Indications on Panel ........................................................................................... 8
2.5 Observation or Description of Panel Illumination ........................................................... 8
Review Questions .................................................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER 3: RELAY GROUPS AND ITS ARRANGEMENT .................................................... 27
3.1 SIEMENS Relay groups.............................................................................................. 27
3.2 Classification of Siemens Relay Groups ..................................................................... 28
3.3 Description of Siemens Relay Groups ........................................................................ 29
3.4 Features of K-50 Relays / Relay Groups: .................................................................... 31
3.5 Mini Groups: ............................................................................................................... 33
3.6 Minor Signal Groups: .................................................................................................. 40
3.7 Minor Route Group: Universal Route Group ............................................................... 47
3.8 Minor group DRS-II Panel Point Group: ...................................................................... 49
3.9 Point Major Group (R.R.I.): ......................................................................................... 52
3.10 Point Switching Group: ............................................................................................... 55
3.11 Point Chain Group: ..................................................................................................... 56
3.12 Relay room arrangement and installation: ................................................................... 57
3.13 Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF): ........................................................................ 57
Review Questions ………………………………………………………………………………… .. 60
CHAPTER 4: ROUTE SECTION PLAN .................................................................................... 63
4.1 Features of Route Section Plan .................................................................................. 63
Review Questions .................................................................................................................... 72
CHAPTER 5: PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION FOR VARIOUS GEARS .................................... 74
5.1 Stages of Operation .................................................................................................... 74
5.2 Operation of Points ………………………………………………………………………… 74
5.3 Signal and Route Initiation .......................................................................................... 75
5.4 Normalisation of Route ............................................................................................... 76
5.5 Release of Crank Handle & Return: ............................................................................ 77
5.6 Release of Level Crossing Gate Slot & Return: .......................................................... 78
Review Questions …………………………………………………………………………………… 79
CHAPTER 6: SYMBOLS AND NOMENCLATURE ................................................................... 81
6.1 Description of Symbols ............................................................................................... 81
6.2 Representation of Relay Contact ................................................................................ 84
6.3 Nomenclature of Siemens Relays ............................................................................... 84
Review Questions …………………………………………………………………………………… 87
CHAPTER 7: EXTRACTS FROM SPECIFICATIONS FOR RELAY INTER LOCKING SYSTEM
................................................................................................................................................. 91
7.1 Extract of IRS S 36 ...................................................................................................... 91
7.2 Relay Interlocking Systems.......................................................................................... 91
7.3 Relay Interlocking: ...................................................................................................... 91
7.4 Control Panel: .............................................................................................................. 91
7.5. Control Panel Indications: ............................................................................................ 92
7.6 Interlocking And Circuit Requirements: ....................................................................... 94
7.7 Route Release Circuits: .............................................................................................. 95
7.8 Signal Control Circuits: ............................................................................................... 95
7.9 Cross Protection: ........................................................................................................ 96
7.10 Relays: ....................................................................................................................... 96
7.11 Route Indicator: .......................................................................................................... 96
7.12 Points: ........................................................................................................................ 96
7.13 Track Circuits:............................................................................................................. 97
7.14 Cables: ....................................................................................................................... 97
7.15 Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 97
7.16 Fuses:........................................................................................................................ 98
7.17 Power Supply: ........................................................................................................... 98
7.18 General:...................................................................................................................... 98
CHAPTER 8: CONTACT ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL RELAY GROUPS............................ 100
8.1 Contact Analysis of K 50 mini- Group Relays on a Rack ........................................... 100
Review Questions ………………………………………………………..……………………..… 117
 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Classifications of Relay Interlocking

Relay control of railway signalling gears made the following things possible:-

1. Remote control of functions over long distances

2. Fast, efficient and easy operation of gears and
3. Less maintenance as compared to that of lever frames.

The system in which interlocking of Railway Signalling functions is achieved purely

through relays is called “Relay Interlocking” system. Relay Interlocking is to be provided as per
IRS specification: S 36/ 87 Amendment No.2.

These are classified as:

1. “Non-route setting type Relay Interlocking” system earlier known as “PANEL

INTERLOCKING” or “PI”
2. “Route setting type Relay Interlocking” system earlier known as “ROUTE RELAY
INTERLOCKING” or “RRI”.

In the “Non-route setting type Relay Interlocking” system, points in the route, overlaps,
isolation are to be set individually by pressing concern point buttons and finally for clearance of
signal, the signal button along with the route button to be pressed.

In “Route Setting Type Relay Interlocking” system, one single operation of pressing
simultaneously signal button and concern route button will initiate the points in route, in overlap,
and isolation to set, and signal to get cleared if all the conditions for taking off signal are
satisfied.

A practice of these systems prevailing on our railways, called the continental practice is
introduced by M/s Siemens of Germany. Their first installation which is of route setting type
(RRI) came up in 1958 at Church gate, Mumbai on Western Railway. Subsequently, even as
more installations of this type are provided in large yards as well as for small yards.

Both the British and Siemens practices of Relay Interlocking Systems fulfil the
requirements laid down in the IRS: S-36/87 Amendment No.2. Also, their requirements are
specified as in Indian Railways Signal Engineering Manual.

Entrance - Exit principle (NX) in which two controls, one at the entry point of route and the other
near to its exit have to be operated simultaneously, is adopted in Siemens practice.

1.2 Unique Features of Siemens practice

The important ones are described below:-

1. Modular assembly type construction of control panels with small sections called
“DOMINO STRIPS” fixed on a frame of suitable size. This considerably reduces the
panel size and also makes its modification easy to suit changes in the yard from time
to time.

2. Control buttons are of self restoring type Push buttons, need only feather touch
operation. For any vital operation two buttons are to be pressed simultaneously. They
are geographically located on the panel in similar positions to those of their connected
gears in the yard. This makes the job of operator fast and less tiresome to improve
his efficiency.

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 3. Signal control is based on “Entrance” and “Exit” (NX) principle. The operator has to
operate signal button at the entry of the route along with the Route button near its exit
simultaneously. This forces the operator to face the panel and make a conscious
choice of buttons.

4. Relays used are K-50 metal to metal contact relays of proved type. Once Relay is
picked up, proved de-energised before picking up again.

5. The main advantages of these 60V DC metal to metal contact Relays over the
conventional carbon to metal contact relay are their quicker operation and low coil
current rating. Also their small size suits the concept of modular relay units called
groups for each function control.

6. Modular design of relay groups makes it possible for easy alterations.

7. Uses Relay groups and mechanically latched interlocked relays.

8. Group unit construction of relays which facilitates uniform gear control independent of
the peculiarities of local layouts. This improves safety in their operation as the group
wiring is factory tested under ideal conditions. Also the wiring is well protected in its
enclosed casing. Due to this, the external wiring needed for interconnection and
inclusion of other controls is greatly minimised resulting in the saving of installation
and commissioning time.

9. Indications on relay groups facilitate quicker fault finding as they appear according to
the relay operation sequence in progress.

10. Interlocking and other vital conditions are proved in more than one stages of
operation. This prevents the energisation of final control affecting the gear unless the
required conditions are retained till the end of operation. This is essential especially
with the use of interlocked relays for control.

11. Sectional Route Release is an inbuilt feature.

12. “Emergency full route release”, “Emergency Sub route release” and “Emergency
Point Operation” features with counters are introduced with this system. These
features facilitate for quicker traffic management.

13. All wires are terminated on ‘Tag Blocks’ fixed on distribution frames which saves the
required space for terminations and facilitates for easy identification for attending the
failures.

14. Provision of main and intermediate distribution frames for wiring connections between
various relay groups and operating panel as well external cables.

15. Fuses with indication tags in bottle type holders occupy less space and their failures
can be easily detected.

16. Circuit drawings are vertical.

17. Used Mercury type flasher relay. This is capable of working for ages.

18. Uses Clock worked Timer relay. This gives fixed time as per set value irrespective of
no. of continuous operations unlike thermal timer.

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 Review Questions

Subjective Questions

1. Explain the features of Siemens Relay interlocking System?

Objectives Questions

1. For any vital operation buttons are to be pressed simultaneously …….

a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four.

2. A type of Flasher Relays is used in Siemens Installation …….

a) Electronics b). Mercury c) K-50 d) Interlocked

3. Types of Timer Relays used in Siemens Installation …….

a) Thermal b)Electronic c) Double coil d) Clock Work

4. Signal controls are placed on the principle of ……..

a) Entry-Exit b) Exit to Exit
c) Entry –Exit d) Entry Only.

5. Circuits are drawn as …..

a) Left to Right b) Verticals
c) Right to left d) Top to Bottom.

6. Relay Groups are useful for……..

a) Less no of terminals b) More no of terminals
c) Without terminal d) complex wiring

7. Modular design of relay groups makes it possible for easy…..

a) Replacement
b) Makes Wiring Complex
c) Complex replacement
d) None of the above.

8. Tag Blocks are used as…

a) Interface between Relays base and External Circuit.
b) Used only to connect Relay Base.
c) Used only to connect CT Rack.
d) Used only to connect Panel

Key for Objective Questions

1. (b) 2.(b) 3.(d) 4.(a) 5.(d) 6.(a) 7.(a) 8.(a)

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 CHAPTER 2: CONTROL PANEL
2.1 Features of Siemens Panel Domino Strips

This is made up of rectangular panel sections called ‘DOMINO STRIPS’ having sizes either of
63mm X 38mm (2½” x 1½”) or 54mm X 34mm (2 ⅛” X 1⅜”). Each panel section has a base
and a top plate.

The aluminium cast base has fifteen compartments with removable fibre separators
between them. Each compartment has an individual contact at its bottom centre and a common
contact plate in the middle connecting all compartments. This plate is connected to the
sixteenth terminal at the bottom of the strip. This common terminal carries the neutral
connection of supply for indication lamps.

A pencil type 24V 1.2W indication lamp, where provided, occupies one compartment
Red and White indication lamps are available. In new panels, Red, Yellow and Green LEDs are
used for indication purposes.

A button fixed on the top plate above has a steel bridge. Its vertical limbs extend below
into any two adjacent base compartments and rest close to the contacts at the bottom. These
contacts are bridged when the button above is pressed. The button is of self restoring type
opening the contact normally.

The top plate of the strip actually contains two aluminium and one steel plate one above
the other. They are clipped together on all four sides, the top one being painted with slate grey
above. The top plate according to its location may carry track, point or signal demarcation with
slits cut to size and shape. Transparent white or green films are placed between the lower two
plates, as required, give the needed colours to the indications through these slits. Buttons may
be fixed on the top plate in a suitable location as required. The top plates situated in the middle
of the panel can be removed from their bases with the help of a magnet. The plates can be
changed or modified as per alterations effected in the yard layout anytime.

The numbering of base components when viewed from the top and of contact terminals
when the domino strip is released from the frame and turned over upside down for accessing is
given below :-

View of terminals when the base is removed

Top View when the base is fixed to the frame
and turned upside down
Fig No: 2.1 Fig No: 2.2.

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 The location numbering of panel sections when their bases are screwed to the frame is
as below: -

Fig No: 2.3

The location of any panel section is identified by its column number followed by its row
number. For example, the shaded section in the panel above bears the number of (04.03). The
contact terminal number 08 of this section is identified by the number (08.04.03).

The panel sections are generally assembled in multiples of five both horizontally and
vertically as per need.

The dull finished grey colour of the panel surface eliminates undesirable reflections. The
panel is mounted horizontally in an inclined plane for the convenience of operation.

Sometimes a separate illumination diagram made up of the same sections is mounted

upright above the operating panel. If desired, the operating panel may have a simple line
diagram of the yard with all demarcations excluding their illuminations.

Warning buzzers are fixed inside the panel. All the panel strip wiring is terminated on
tag blocks mounted inside the panel.

2.2 Panel Controls & Operations

All Signalling functions having manual control will be operated by pressing two buttons
simultaneously and releasing them within ten/fifteen seconds i.e. In the case of route setting,
buttons shall be kept pressed till the last pair of points in the route start operating. Whereas
main signals clear after the buttons are released, for a shunt signal buttons shall be released
after the signal has come off. In other operations, buttons can be released immediately after
pressing. Buttons required for a vital operation can only be accessed with both hands. This
ensures conscious operation by the operator. There are individual control buttons for each gear
located near to their panel demarcation and common buttons are located at the top of the panel.

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These are identified as below:-

SNo Button Description Colour Location

Close to Signal
1. GN (Main) Signal Button Red demarcation
concerned on track.
Close to Signal
2. Sh-GN Shunt signal button Yellow demarcation
concerned on track.
Centre of the
3. UN Route Button Grey berthing or last
control track circuit
Close to the
Point Button (used only for point
4. WN Blue concern point
operation)
demarcation.
Point Button (used for point Blue with Close to the
5. WN operation and also for sub-Route white dot on concern point
release) top. demarcation.
Close to the level
Level crossing control release Green or
6. LXN crossing
button. Grey
demarcation.
Close to the
Green or
7. KLN (Point) Key Lock Release Button. slotted point
Grey
demarcation.
Calling ON Signal control Button Top of the panel.
8. COGGN Red
(common)
Common Button to replace a Top of the panel.
9. EGGN Red
cleared Signal to ‘ON’
Green or
10. YYN Common Slot Release Button Top of the panel.
Grey
Common Slot Return Green or
11. YRN Top of the panel.
Acknowledgement button Grey
Common Point Button
12. WWN Blue Top of the panel.
for regular operation
Common point button
13. EWN Blue Top of the panel.
for emergency operation
Crank Handle Release Button Blue or
14. CH-YN Top of the panel.
(Separate for each group) Green
Crank Handle Slot Return
Blue or
15. CH-YRN Acknowledgement button Top of the panel.
Green
(Separate for each group)
Common Button to introduce Auto
16. AGGN Red Top of the panel.
working of a Main Signal
Common Button to cancel Auto
17. AGGRN Red Top of the panel.
working of a Main Signal.
Blue with
Common Emergency Sub-Route
18. EUYN white dot on Top of the panel.
Release button.
top
Common Emergency Full Route
19. EUUYN Grey Top of the panel.
Release Button.
White or
20. OYN Common Overlap Release Button. Grey Top of the panel.

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 SNo Button Description Colour Location

GXYN or Signal lamp Failure Alarm

21 Red Top of the panel.
SXYN acknowledge Release button.
WXYN or Point detection Failure Alarm
22. Blue Top of the panel.
PXYN Acknowledge Button.

Buttons EWN and EUYN are normally obstructed for operation by a sealed disc.
Before operation, seal has to be broken, seal wire has to be removed and the disc
turned to free the button by the operator. In case of EUYN button a key control also
provided in addition to the seal. After each operation, the operator has to get resealing
done on the disc by the signalling staff.

2.3 Description of Counters

To record each emergency operation Counters of emergency operations are provided close
to the concerned buttons at the top of the panel as below:-

Whether
S.No. Counter Description common or individual

Emergency Point operation Common

1. EWZ
Counter

Emergency Sub-Route Release

2. EUYZ Common
Counter

Emergency Full Route Release

3. EUUYZ Common
Counter

Common
4. OYZ Overlap Release Counter

‘Calling on’ Signal Operation

5. COGGZ Common
Counter

CH1Z/ Crank handle Release Operation

6. Individual for each group
CH2Z/etc Counter

Some panels do not have Overlap Release Button (OYN). In its place, EUUYN was
utilised instead of OYN.

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2.4 Visual Indications on Panel
1. Track Indication.
2. Point Indication N or R
3. Signal Indication.
4. Route Indication.
5. Signal and Point failure Indication.
6. Button Stuck Indication.
7. Approach Lock Indication.
8. Point Lock Indications.
9. Signal Lock Indication.
10. Power Supply Indication.
11. Panel Illumination Intensity Control
12. Crank Handle Interlocking, Slot, and Gate Control etc. Indications.
13. Audible indications are also provided on panel to indicate the stuck up condition of
button, visual indication will continue till faults are put right.

2.5 Observation or Description of Panel Illumination

The various panel operations and changes on panel indication consequent upon
operation or change of gear conditions are detailed below:-

S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description

change of condition
Before operation After operation
Track circuit clear and No illumination on
1) Route not set strips.

2) Track circuit clear and Steady white

Route or Overlap is illumination on strips.
locked over it.

3) Track circuit failed or Indication turn to red

occupied without route from blank (steady)
locking on it.

4) Track circuit failed or Indication turn to red

occupied after route from blank white
locking over it. (steady)

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 Panel illumination or change Description
Gear operation or
S.No.
change of condition Before operation After operation
5) REGULAR POINT Normal steady
OPERATION: indication disappears.
i) Press WWN with the Reverse indication
concerned WN and flashes during
release, to operate operation and
points from Normal to becomes steady after
Reverse. operation (white).

ii) Press WWN with the Reverse steady

concerned WN and indication disappears
release, to operate Normal indication
points from Reverse to flashes during
Normal. operation and
becomes steady after
operation (white).

6) ERMERGENCY POINT
OPERATION:
After ensuring non-
occupation of point
track circuits break the
seal on disc beneath
EWN and turn it to free
EWN.
i) Press EWN with the Normal steady Red
concerned WN and indication disappears.
release to operate Reverse indication
points from Normal to flashes during
Reverse. operation and become
steady after operation
(Red).

ii) Press EWN with the Reverse steady Red

concerned WN and indication disappears.
release to operate Normal indication
points from Reverse to flashes during
Normal. operation and
becomes steady after
operation (Red).

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 Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
S.No.
change of condition Before operation After operation
7) When points go out
of correspondence
with control.
i) Points changed to Reverse white
Normal with control indications as per
remaining in Reverse. control flashes and
Normal Red indication
(on only one strip) as
per point position
flashes.

ii) Points changed to Reverse white

Reverse with control indications as per
remaining in Normal. control flashes and
Reverse Red
indication (on only one
strip) as per point
position flashes.

8) Main signal clearance operation for diversion movement

Press the concerned

GN and UN together
and release.
Route and overlap are
set. (In RRI, points in
route, overlap and
isolation are set
automatically as
required. In PI, they
are already set to the
required position by
individual point
operation)
i) Points in route, overlap When points get
and isolation gets locked in route,
locked. overlap or isolation,
steady white spot
indication appears as
shown.

ii) Route including Route and overlap

Overlap gets locked tracks are illuminated
white (steady).

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 Panel illumination or change
Gear operation or Description
S.No. After
change of condition Before operation
operation
iii) Signal locks Route Steady white spot
before clearing indication appears
above route button.

iv) Signal displays HG Red indication

with Route Indicator disappears and steady
white Route indication
along with Yellow
indication appears on
signal demarcation.
(v) If more than two lamps White route indication
are fused on Route flashes and Red
Indicator indication appears on
signal demarcation.

9) Main signal clearance operation for straight road movement.

Press the concerned
GN and UN together
and release.
Route and overlap are
set.
(In RRI, points in route,
overlap and isolation
are set automatically
as required. In PI, they
are already set to the
required position by
individual point
operation)

i) Points in route, overlap When points get

and isolation get locked in route,
locked. overlap and isolation,
steady white spot
indication appear as
shown.

ii) Route including overlap Route and overlap

gets locked tracks are illuminate
white (steady)

iii) Signal locks route Steady white light

before clearing. appears above route
button.

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 Panel illumination or change
Gear operation or Description
S.No.
change of condition Before
After operation
operation
iv) Signal displays HG Yellow indication
aspect. appears on signal
demarcation.

v) Signal in advance is Green indication

cleared for run through appears on signal
movement. Signal demarcation.
displays DG aspect.
vi) If DG lamp of Signal Green indication
gets fused now, signal starts flashing and
displays HG aspect steady Yellow
since cascading control indication appears on
is available signal demarcation.
vii) If HG lamp of signal is Simultaneously
also fused now, signal Green & Yellow
displays RG through flashing indications
cascading control. and steady Red
indication are
displayed. Route
locked indication
continues to be
displayed.
viii) If RG lamp of signal is Both Green & Yellow
also fused now, the indications flashing
signal remains blank. with control relays
picked up.
Route locked
indication continues
to be displayed.
ix) Press GN and EGGN Red flashing
signal control relays indication appears. It
drop. becomes steady only
when RG lamp is lit.
Route locked
indication continues
to be displayed.
x) In RRI, points not lying Point locking spot
in the required position indication flashes.
shall be operated in The point indication in
automatic route setting. the last operated
In this process, if any position continues to
point operation is be displayed.
initiated by route
setting but the point
operation control fails.

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 Panel illumination or change
Gear operation or Description
S.No. After
change of condition Before operation
operation
10) Introduction of auto working on semi automatic signals & re-introduction of its
manual control (only for Straight Road movements)
i) Press GN and AGGN White (steady) ‘A’
together and release marker indication on
after the signal is taken Signal demarcation is
‘OFF’ ‘A’ marker on lit.
signal post is lighted.
ii) If ‘A’ marker lamp on ‘A’ marker indication
signal post is fused, starts flashing. It
signal continues to becomes steady only
work as automatic when lamp is
signal. replaced.
iii) Press GN and AGGRN
together and release. ‘A’ marker indication
Signal becomes disappears.
manual controlled ‘A’
marker on signal post
is extinguished.

11) Shunt signal clearance for diversion movement:

Press the concerned
Sh.GN and UN
together and release.
Route excluding
overlap is set.
In RRI points get
operated automatically
before locking if they
are not already in
required (Reverse)
position.
i) Points in route get When points in the
locked. route get locked,
steady White spot
indications appears.

ii) Route gets locked (no Route track circuits

overlap) excluding the berthing
track are illuminated.

iii) Signal displays ‘OFF’ ‘ON’ aspect indication

aspect. disappears and ‘OFF’
indication appears.

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 Panel illumination or change
Gear operation or Description
S.No.
change of condition After
Before operation
operation
iv) If ‘OFF’ aspect lamp of White illumination of
shunt signal is fused ‘OFF’ aspect starts
then ‘OFF’ aspect on flashing. It becomes
the signal becomes steady only after the
blank. lamp is replaced.

12) Shunt signal clearance for straight road movement:

Press the concerned
Sh.GN and UN
together and release.
Route excluding
overlap is set. In RRI
points get operated
automatically before
locking if they are not
already in required
(Normal) position.
i) Points in route get When points in the
locked. route get locked,
steady White spot
indications appears.

ii) Route gets locked (no Route track circuits

overlap) excluding the berthing
track are illuminated.

iii) Signal displays ‘OFF’ ‘ON’ aspect indication

aspect. disappears and ‘OFF
indication appears.

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 Panel illumination or change
Gear operation or
Description
S.No. change of condition
After
Before operation
operation
13) Calling ON signal clearance for diversion movement:-

After the train has

occupied the Calling
‘ON’ signal approach
track circuit, press
COGGN along with the
related Main signal GN.
Then release only
COGGN, keeping GN
pressed, press UN now
and release both.
i) Route gets set and Route locked white
locked. Calling ‘ON’ indication appears on
signal approach timer track circuit in route,
starts operation. except berthing track
and white approach
timer indication starts
flashing.
ii) After 2 minutes, timer Approach timer
operation is completed indication disappears
and Calling ‘ON’ signal and Calling ‘ON’ signal
displays ‘OFF’ aspect. ‘OFF’ indication
appears.

14) Calling on signal operation for straight road movement:-

After the train has
occupied the Calling
‘ON’ signal approach
track circuit, press
COGGN along with the
related Main signal GN.
Then release only
COGGN, keeping GN
pressed, press UN now
and release both.

i) Route gets set and Route locked white

locked. Calling ‘ON’ indication appears on
signal approach timer track circuit in route,
starts operation. except berthing track
and white approach
timer indication starts
flashing.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before operation After
operation
ii) After 2 minutes, timer Approach timer
operation is completed indication disappears
and Calling ‘ON’ signal and Calling ‘ON’
displays ‘OFF’ aspect. signal ‘OFF’
indication appears.

iii) If Calling ‘ON’ signal Calling ‘ON’ signal

lamp is fused, Calling white indication starts
‘ON’ signal becomes flashing. It becomes
blank. steady if CO Sig.
lamp is replaced.

iv) Press (relevant Main Calling ‘ON’ Signal

Signal Button) along white flashing
with EGGN, Calling indication disappears.
‘ON’ signal control Route locked
relay drops. indication continues
to be displayed.

15) Release of Level Crossing Gate slot & its return:-

Press LXN and YYN
together and release,
when no route or
overlap involved is set.

i) Gate slot is released

and attention of gate
man is drawn at the Gate slot white
gate hut. indication on panel
flashes.
ii) Gateman takes out the Gate slot white
gate slot key in the key indication is
lock relay. extinguished. Gate
open condition Red
indication starts
flashing.

iii) Gateman replaces the Gate open condition

key after closing the Red indication
gate. disappears, indicating
gate closed condition.
Gate slot white
indication starts
flashing on panel.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition
Before After operation
operation

iv) Press LXN along with Gate slot white

YRN, gate slot gets indication becomes
withdrawn. steady.

16) Release of slot on Point Key Lock & its return:-

Press KLN button
along with YYN button
and release, when no Key slot white
route or overlap indication on panel
involved is set. flashes.

i) Key lock control is

released and attention
of person at site is
drawn.
ii) Key is taken out from Key control
the Key Lock Relay at indication is
site. extinguished. Key
position indication
becomes flashing
Red, indicating the
key is taken out
condition.

iii) Key is replaced in the Key position Red

Key Lock Relay after indication
relocking of points. disappears
indicating that Point
Key is re-inserted.
Key slot White
indication starts
flashing on the
panel.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before operation After operation
iv) Press KLN along with Key slot White
YRN, Key Lock control flashing indication
gets withdrawn. becomes steady.

17) Release of point group crank handles control & its return:-
When no route or
overlap is set involving Crank handle slot
the points of which the indication disappears
crank handle is to be and Crank Handle
released, ask for co- Position indication
operation from site that becomes flashing
i) will be given by Red.
pressing CHPB (Crank
Handle Push Button) in
CH Box at the location.
ii) On seeing the Red CH Key is extracted
flashing indication that from the CH Box.
indicating co-operation
is required to release On the CH position,
CH Key form CH Box, steady Red indication
Press CHYN of appears when crank
concerned CH Group handle slot is
along with YYN and released.
release.
iii) After CH is released Crank handle position
from the Point Machine Red indication
and the key is disappears.
reinserted in the Key Crank handle slot
Lock Relay of CH Box White indication starts
Key Lock Relay picks flashing.
up and it gets locked.

iv) Press CHYN along with Crank handle slot

YRN and release. White flashing
Crank handle slot gets indication becomes
withdrawn. Steady.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before operation After
operation
v) If without release of Crank handle slot
crank handle slot from indication disappears
the panel, crank handle as soon as key lock
key lock checking checking circuit failed.
circuit (CHKLCR) fails, Crank handle position
when point operation is Red indication starts
attempted, its detection flashing.
fails and can be
restored only after key
lock checking fault is
removed.

18) Automatic route release with passage of train over it:-

i) Train enters the First control track

route. circuit displays Red.
Indication on signal
As the first control track
demarcation changes
circuit is occupied,
to Red (steady).
signal goes to ‘ON’.
As the train
ii) As the train occupies progresses, track
and clears track circuits circuits display Red
one after another, route (occupied) indications
sections get released one after another.
in succession behind Those track circuits
the train. cleared by the train
display white
indications. When
finally, the route
section gets cleared,
white illumination of
route section track
circuits completely
disappears.

iii) If the train is not

running through: Berthing track
displays steady Red
Overlap gets released
indication.
one minute after the
Overlap track White
occupation of berthing
indication disappears
track circuit and
after one minute.
release of last Route
Section.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before operation After
operation
iv) If Route Section in
the overlap portion is Overlap set indication
already set for which is a part of
clearing signal in route locked
advance and allowing indication for signal in
run through: advance disappears
after the passage of
Overlap gets released
train over it.
immediately with the
passage of train over it.

19) Manual route release in emergency:-

i) Press GN and EGGN Signal indication
together and release to changes from Green to
replace signal at ‘ON’ Red.

ii) If approach track is

Track circuit
clear:
illumination of route and
Press GN and EUUYN
overlaps as well as
together and release
route locked and signal
EUUYN only, keeping
locked indications
GN pressed and then
disappear.
press UN.
EUUYZ counter
Route and overlap get
progresses by one
released immediately.
number.

iii) If approach track is White approach lock

occupied: release timer indication
a) Press GN and EUUYN flashes for two minutes
together and release after the operation and
EUUYN only, keeping then becomes steady.
GN pressed and then
press UN.
White approach lock
release timer indication
appears.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition
Before operation After
or change operation or
change
After timer indication
becomes steady:
b) Press GN and EUUYN
together and release
EUUYN only, keeping Track circuit
GN pressed and then illumination of route and
press UN. overlap as well as route
locked and signal
Route and overlap get
locked indications
released.
disappeared as shown
in 19 (ii).

20) Individual route section release in emergency:-

Break open the seal
i) on disc blocking the
EUYN operation and
turn it to free EUYN.
(This operation is
done with cooperation
from authorized S&T
staff on receiving
proper written
intimation about the
route section release
failure)
ii) Authorized S&T staff
has to insert the
EUYN Key on panel
and turn.

iii) Press the nominated Route locked

WN for concerned indication on
route section release concerned track circuit
along with EUYN and and point locked
release. The indication disappear.
particular route Point position
section gets released. indication in the last
operated condition
remains. EUYZ
counter progresses by
one number.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before After operation
operation or or change
change
21) Manual overlap release in abnormal conditions:-
Unless the last Route
Press OYN along with Section in the route is
the concerned UN and released, the overlap
release. releasing is not
possible.
Overlap white
illumination disappears
soon after the
operation.
OYZ counter increment
by one number.
22) Signal lamp fused warning:-
Red ‘S’ indication
A stencilled ‘S’ Red
disappears after the
indication appears at
fused signal lamp is
the top of panel and
replaced.
also buzzer sounds.
After noting the
location of failure,
press S-XYN/GXYN
button. Then Buzzer
stops and visual
indication remains till
the signal lamp is
replaced.
23) Point detection failure warning:-
A stencilled ‘P’ Red Red ‘P’ indication
indication appears at disappears after the
the top of panel and point detection is
also a buzzer sounds. restored.
After noting the
location of failure,
press P XYN / WXYN
button. Then Buzzer
stops and visual
indication remains till
the point detection is
restored.

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S.No. Gear operation or Panel illumination or change Description
change of condition Before operation After
or change operation or
change
24) Indication of Button stuck in pressed condition or button relay/button repeater
relay stuck in picked up condition:-
Consequently some ‘NNCR’ indication is
button checking relay displayed till the fault is
remains dropped and removed. Buzzer also
common button does not stop till the
checking relay also fault is removed. No
drops. manual operation is
Concerned button possible on panel in
checking relay and this condition.
common button
checking relay can pick
up only when fault is
removed.

***

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 Review Questions

Subjective Questions

1. Write down the numbering of base components of domino when viewed from the top for left
to right and right to left movement?

Objective Questions

1. Number of Compartments in Domino Strips is……

a) 20 b) 16 c) 15 d) 12

2. In Domino strips pin number served as common negative….

a) 20 b) 16 c) 15 d) 12

3. The location of any panel section is identified by its ……..

a) Column number followed by its row number.
b) By its IDF number.
c) By its Relay rack number
d) None of the above

4. WN Buttons Blue with white dot on top is used for …..

a) Full route cancellation b) Only for point operation
c) only for Sub Route Cancellation d) Point Operation and Sub Route Cancellation.

5. Common Button to replace a cleared Signal to ‘ON’……

a) EWN b) EUUYN c) EGGN d) YYN

6. Common Button to introduce Auto working of a Main Signal

a) CH-YN b) AGGRN c) YYN d) AGGN

7. Common Overlap Release Button……

a) OYN b) KLN c) KLCR d) UN

8. Emergency Point operation Counter

a) EWZ b) EUYZ c) EUUYZ d) OYZ

9. Emergency Sub-Route Release Counter

a) EWZ b) EUYZ c) EUUYZ d) OYZ

10. Emergency Full Route Release Counter

a) EWZ b) EUYZ c) EUUYZ d) OYZ

11. Overlap Release Counter..

a) EWZ b) EUYZ c) EUUYZ d) OYZ

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 12. ‘Calling on’ Signal Operation Counter
a) COGGZ b)EUYZ c) EUUYZ d) OYZ

13. LXN Button…..

a) Level crossing control release button.
b) (Point) Key Lock Release Button.
c) Crank Handle Release Button.
d) Common Slot Return Acknowledgement button

14. YRN Buttons….

a) Level crossing control release button.
b) (Point) Key Lock Release Button.
c) Crank Handle Release Button.
d) Common Slot Return/Acknowledgement button

15. YYN Button……

a) Level crossing control release button.
b) (Point) Key Lock Release Button.
c) Crank Handle Release Button.
d) Common Slot transmission Button.

16. Normal Indication for Track Circuit on Panel without route initiation
a) No Indication.
b) Turn to Red with route initiation.
c) Turn to Yellow with route initiation.
d) Flashes with route initiation.

17. Indication on panel, If DG lamp of home Signal with cascading gets fused ……,
a) Signal displays HG aspect since cascading control.
b) Green indication starts flashing and steady Yellow indication appears on signal
demarcation.
c) Only Green Indication flashes.
d) Red Steady indication appears on signal demarcation.

18. Indication on panel, If HG lamp of home Signal with cascading gets fused ……,
a) Yellow flashing and Red Steady indication appears on signal demarcation.
b) Red Steady indication appears on signal demarcation.
c) Only Green Indication flashes.
d) Green indication starts flashing and steady Yellow indication appears on signal
demarcation.

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 19. Indication on panel when, Track circuit failed with route setting
a) Indication turns to red from yellow.
b) Turn to Red from green initiation.
c) Turn to Yellow from red.
d) Red flashing indication.

20. Indication on panel, when point failed without any route and overlap…
a) Steady indication over point strip.
b) Flashing indication over point strips.
c) Locking Indication flashes.
d) Both Locking and strip indication flashes.

21. Indication on panel, If RG lamp of Signal gets fused ……,

a) Yellow flashing and Red Steady indication appears on signal demarcation.
b) Red Steady indication appears on signal demarcation.
c) Only Red Indication flashes.
d) Green indication starts flashing and steady Yellow indication appears on signal
demarcation.

Key for Objective Questions

1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (a)

9. (b) 10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13 (a) 14. (d) 15. (d) 16. (a)

17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (c)

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 CHAPTER 3: RELAY GROUPS AND ITS ARRANGEMENT
3.1 SIEMENS Relay groups
A relay group is one enclosure relates to a particular function (Functional Group). Each
functional group is standardized and it is Independent of yard layout. We cannot add any relay
into the group even though space is available to accommodate. Intra relay wiring within the
relay group is factory wired (pre-wired) and tested. Reduces the site wiring about 40% of total
wiring, as these functional groups are pre-wired at the factory itself. In the circuit diagrams this
pre-wiring is shown with thick lines. One is not allowed to interfere with the group.

The following types of relays / relay groups are used in these systems of Siemens practice.

S. No Type of Relay Specification Purpose

For all controls except point
Non-ACI - K50 Neutral motor feed. Switching, in
1 Rs Sk-30/0011
control relay. Non-RE areas and internal
circuits of RE areas.
AC I - K50 Neutral
For external circuit of RE
2 control relay RS SK-30/0078
areas.

K50 type RECR RS SK-30/0013 For checking ON aspect signal

3
lamp.

K50 type DECR / HECR For checking OFF aspect

4 RS SK-30/0014 signal lamp.

For checking Route aspect

5 K50 type UECR RS SK-30/0015 signal lamp.
For internal controls in cabins.
6 K50 Interlocked relays Rs Sk-30/0012
For point motor feed
7 Point contactor relay K 915-1
switching.
Time control of locking
Motorised clockwork
8 RS SK- 30/0052 releases and calling on signal
timer relay.
clearance.
RS SK30/0096 for For generating, flashing
12V AC operation indication supply.
30/0097 for 220V AC
9 Mercury flasher relay
operation
30/0098 for 110V AC
operation

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 S. No Type of Relay Specification Purpose

For controlling the 3

10 3A Signal group RS SK 3525/46
aspect signal unit.

For controlling the 2

11 2A Signal group RS SK 3525/2
aspect signal unit.

One group controls two

12 Shunt Signal group RS SK 3525/67
nos of shunt signals

Points Minor group

13 RS SK 31/0001 For point operation in PI
Drs II (PI)

For route setting and

14 Route Group RS SK 31/0002
release.

Point Major Group

15 RS SK 3515/19 For point operation in RRI
(Drs)

For successive operation

16 Points Chain group RS SK 3515/3
control of 8 point groups.
Points Switching For controlling remote
17 RS SK 3515/22
group points operation.
For controlling points
18 Points Contactor Unit RS SK 21/0001-A operation other than
Siemens installations.

3.2 Classification of Siemens Relay Groups

K-50 relays are available only in group units of different sizes. Depending upon the unit
size, these groups are broadly classified as:
(1) Mini groups
(2) Minor Groups
(3) Major group
The capacities of various groups are as follows:-

S. No. Class Capacity

2 Neutral control relays, 1 Interlocked relay or 1 ECR with power
1. Mini Group
conversion unit.
15 Neutral Relays (with one interlocked relay replacing two
neutral relays, one contactor relay replacing four neutral relays,
2. Minor Group
or one resistor or condenser fixed in place of one neutral relay in
some units.
Major Group Up to 30 neutral relays (with replacements by other relays as in a
3. (used only in minor group).
RRI).

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 3.3 Description of Siemens Relay Groups

The various signalling gears are controlled in these systems by relay groups as shown
below:-

Number of Various Components

Neutral Relays
Neutral Relays

Indications
Class of
Designatio

Transformer
Resistances
Condensers
Double Coil
Group &

Interlocked
Gears

Contactors
S.

Single Coil
n & Usage

Terminals
Rectifiers
No Controlled Drg. No

Signal 2
Minor
1 One 2-Asp Group in PI, ON(R)
RsSp 10 - - - 2 3 2 100 -
Main Signal RRI or lever OFF(G)
3525/2
Control
Signal 2
Minor
2 One 3-Asp Group in PI, ON(R)
RsSp 13 - - - 2 3 3 100 -
Main Signal RRI or lever OFF(G)
3525/46
control
Signal 4
Minor
3 Two Shunt Group in ON (R,R)
RsSp 13 - - - 2 2 4 100 -
Signals PR, RRI or OFF
3525/67
lever control (Y,Y)
2
R/S
Universal
Minor set(R) &
4 Two Route Route -
RsSp 5 - 3 - - - - 100 Sub-
Sections Group in PI,
31/00021 Route is
RRI
locked
(Y)
Two
Siemens 1
Minor
5 Point Drs II Point
RsSp 3 4 2 1 11 1 1 100 -
Machine Group for PI Point
31/0001
(Successive Detection
Controls) (R)
3
One or Two
successively Pt
Detection
controlled
Major Drs Point (Y) - 1
Siemens
6 RsPs Group for 7 6 5 1 11 1 1 180 -
Point Pt Lock
3515/19 RRI
Machines (Y) - 1
with DC Track
Motor Fail
(R) - 1

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 Class of Design
S. Gears Group & ation & Number of Various Components
No Controll Drg.No. Usage
ed

Neutral Relays
Neutral Relays

Transformer
Resistances

Condensers
Double Coil

Interlocked

Contactors

Indications
Single Coil

Terminals
Rectifiers
Relays
One or
7 Two
successi
vely
controlle Univers
Major
d Simens al Point
RsPs 7 6 5 1 11 1 1 180 -do- 3
Point Group
31/0015
Machine for RRI
s with
AC 3 –
Phase
Motor
8 One or
Two
successi
vely
controlle
3Ø
d Minor
Point
Siemens RsSk 3 4 2 1 11 1 1 100 1 (R) 1
Group
Point 31/0003
for PI
Machine
s with
AC 3 –
Phase
Motor
9 One or
Two
successi
Minor Drs
vely
RsSk Point
controlle
3515/22 switchi
d Point
(to be ng
Machine
used Group 4 1 3 1 - - - 100 1 (R) 1
s of other
with for PI,
than
Main RRI or
Siemens
Points lever
make
Group) control
with AC
3Phase
Motor
10 Successi
ve
Point
operation Minor
Chain
control of RsSk 8 - - - - - - - - -
Group
eight 3515/3
for RRI
point
groups
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3.4 Features of K-50 Relays / Relay Groups:

1) On the basis of thickness of residual pin / separating pin, relays are classified as:
A type : Residual pin thickness is 0.35mm a) Non AC Immunised Neutral relays
b) Interlocked relays
B type : Residual pin thickness is 0.15mm a) AC Immunised Neutral relays
b) Special or double coil relays
c) UECR
E type : Residual pin thickness a) RECR
is0.45mm
b) HECR / DECR
2) Maximum Contacts available = 8 Nos.
3) Standard Contact Configuration:
i) Neutral / Interlocked Relays = 4F/4B, 5F/3B, 6F/2B.
ii) ON & OFF ECR = 3F/3B.
iii) UECR = 5F/1B.
iv) WJR (Point group) = 2F/2B.
4) Current carrying capacity:
Switching current = 5 Amps.
Continuous current = 3 Amps
5) All contacts are Independent; series double make double break contacts.
6) Contact resistance = 0.05 Ohms.
7) Working voltage = 60V DC
8) For Neutral Relays: Pick up time = 25ms to 60ms
Drop away time = 7ms to 15ms.
9) For AC immunized relays: Pick up time = 200ms
Drop away time = 50ms

10) Code pins are provided to prevent the plugging of wrong relay in a base.

11) Guide pins are provided to prevent plugging of relay in a wrong direction i.e., inverting the
position of relay.

12) The armature operation is assisted by proving action and hence more positive.

13) Size of the relay is small. It occupies less space and operation is very fast.

14) Contact resistance of metal-to-metal relay is less so that more contacts can be proved in
one circuit.

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3.4.1 Relay configuration and Coil Resistance:

Contact
Sl No Type Relay coil Resistance
configuration

4F/4B 1260 Ω
Non AC immunised Neutral
5F/3B 1260 Ω
1 Relays
6F/2B 1840 Ω

615 Ω
4F/4B, 5F/3B,
2 Interlocked relay (To overcome friction)
6F/2B

AC immunised relay( Both Top

3 5F/3B 1840 Ω
& bottom Relays)

AC immunised relay (Top AC Top relay : 1840 Ω

4 immunised & bottom Non AC 5F/3B
immunised Relay) Bottom Relay: 1260 Ω

Double Coil Relays (Z1WR1, 1st Coil 1340 Ω

5 Z1NWR, Z1RWR, WKR3, -
Z1WR, WLR) 2nd Coil 1590 Ω

6 UECR 5F/1B 64.1 Ω

7 ON ECR 3F/3B 64.1 Ω

8 OFF ECR 3F/3B 64.1 Ω

WKR1 1840 , Pickup current is

9 5F/3B 17 to 19 mA but normal
working current is 27 mA)

52.3 
10 WKR2 5F/3B
(Pickup current is 120mA)

1840  (2500 Mfd

WJR capacitor in series with
11 2F/2B 39 Resistor to make slow
to release not less than 10
seconds)

60  (Pickup current is 1 A
WR and Holding current is 100
12 2F/2B
Heavy Duty contactor Relay mA±10mA with 600, 25W
Resistor in series)

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3.5 Mini Groups:

Different types of Mini groups available are:

1. Mini Groups with Two Nos. K-50 Neutral Relays.
2. One AC Immunised and one Non – AC Immunised K-50 Neutral relays or
Two AC Immunised K-50 Neutral relays.
3. Two Nos. K–50 Inter Locked Relays.
4. Lamp proving relays (3F/3B) for ON and OFF aspect and (5F/1B) for Route Indicator
lamps.
Relay Coils and contacts are numbered as shown in figures below.
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

Fig:3.1 Fig:3.2

02-12 Always Front contact

03-13 Always Front contact
04-14 Inter changeable contact
05-15 Always Back contact

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 Fig No: 3.3
Relay Coils and contacts are numbered as:

TOP RELAY
Terminal No. CONTACT No. CONTACT No. Terminal No.
01-02 91-92
01 (Spare ) 11 (Coil)
(sp) (coil)
11-12 02 12 81-82
21-22 03 13 71-72
31-32 04 14 61-62
41-42 05 15 51-52

Contact Numbering is identical for both the Top & Bottom relays.

BOTTOM RELAY
Terminal No. CONTACT No. CONTACT No. Terminal No.
03-04 01 (Spare 93-94
11 (1st Coil)
(sp) / 2nd coil , if any) (coil)
13-14 02 12 83-84
23-24 03 13 73-74
33-34 04 14 63-64
43-44 05 15 53-54

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3.5.1 Mini group with Neutral Relay-Non AC Immunised:

It consists of two nos. of K50 Relays, arranged one on Top and another on Bottom
positions. Top Relay position No. is 1 and Bottom Relay position No. is 2. Each neutral relay is
capable of working independently. This Relay group has contact configuration of 4F/4B, 5F/3B
& 6F/2B. In this group top and bottom relays has same contact configuration.

K-50 - Non A.C IMMUNISED RELAY

Fig No: 3.4

AC immunity level of Non-AC immunised K-50 Neutral relay is shown in the table below:

Sl. Relay Contacts AC Length of parallelism of coil circuit permitted

No. Type Immunity As per old norms As per new norms
Level In single line In double
Section
1. K-50 5F.3B 150V 1.7 KM 0.75 KM 0.9 KM
A&B 4F.4B 130V 1.4 KM 0.75 KM 0.9 KM
6F.2B 120V 1.3 KM 0.75 KM 0.9 KM
2 K-50 5F.3B 175 V 2 KM 0.75 KM 0.9 KM
BI

Note: AC Induced voltage per KM length of parallelism is 35V as per old norms and it is 95 V in
double line sections and 116V in single line sections as per new norms.

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3.5.2 Mini group with AC Immunised K-50 Neutral relays

It has contact configuration of 5F.3B only. AC Immunity level is 450 V AC.

Length of Parallelism of coil circuit per mitted

As per old norms As per new norms
2 KM 1.0 KM In single line sections.
2 KM 1.2 KM In double line sections

It is available in two types:

a) Top Relay is ACI and bottom relay is Non-ACI.
b) Both Top and bottom relays are ACI.
ACI relay is provided with Copper slug for AC Immunisation and Brass strip as a counter weight
for reducing release time.

K50 - A.C IMMUNISED RELAY

Fig No: 3.5

3.5.3 Mini group with Interlocked Relays

Two neutral K-50 relays are latched mechanically to form an Interlocked Relay. It works
as a memory device to detect the last operation. Top coil is called Reverse coil and Bottom coil
is called as Normal coil. Bottom Relay is Normally UP and Top Relay is Normally DOWN
position.

Picking of one relay de-latches (drops) the other relay. In this process both the relay front
contacts are available for a few milli seconds. i.e In Interlocked relays, Front contacts of the one
relay breaks only after picking up of the other relay. To cut of feed to the Reverse (top relay) coil
after its armature is latched, bottom relay front contact is connected in series with the Reverse
(top relay) coil in its external energisation circuit. Similarly, to cut off feed to the Normal (bottom)
relay) coil after its armature is latched, Top relay front contact is connected in series with the
Normal (bottom) relay) coil in its external energisation circuit. These front contacts are called as
an economizer contacts, since these contacts cut-off the power supply to the latched relay coils
after their picking up.

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 Fig No: 3.6 K 50 - INTERLOCKING RELAY

When one relay is picked up there is possibility of picking of other relay, but both coils can
never be in dropped condition. Normally Front contact of top relay is equivalent to a Back
contact of bottom relay and vice versa. But in a few circuits front and back contact variation
varies. All Inter locked relays are Normalized after completion of movement, but in Point group
circuit (R)WLR relay remains in the last operated position.

Inter locked relay groups are available with 4F/4B, 5F/3B and 6F/2B contact configurations.

For Neutral relays, Front Contact and Back Contact are used as per requirement. But for
interlocked relays, in one Circuit UP contact is used then in next circuit it’s conflicting relay
DOWN contact is used.

Interlocked relay is used to achieve an interlocking between conflicting functions.

Originally Point / Route Group Inter locked relays are used but not in Signal Group, on demand
it was provided at outside signal group.

3.5.4 Mini group with ECR’s

It comprises of a current transformer, bridge rectifier and a neutral relay of K50. Relay is
provided on top position and Power conversion unit provided on bottom position. ECRs are
supplied separately for ON aspect, OFF aspect and Route indicator.

ON ECR:

It is used for proving the ON aspect of the signal. In case of double pole lamps, it picks up
when both filaments of the signal lamp are lit and it drops when the any one of the filament of
signal lamp is fused. But in case of triple pole lamps, it picks up when any one of 33W rated
filament is litting and it drops only when both the filaments are fused or not litting. It is not
suitable for LED signals.

OFF ECR:
It is used for proving the OFF aspect of the signal. It picks up Whenever OFF aspect lamp
is litting and drops when OFF aspect lamp is fused or not litting. It is suitable for LED signals.

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 Fig No: 3.7 K50 Mini group with ECR
UECR:
It is used for proving the Route Indicator of the signal. The relay gets energized, when at least 3
lamps are lit on the route indicator. If more than 2 lamps are fused in the route indicator, it
drops.

S. No Description ON ECR OFF ECR UECR

1 Amphenol terminal No. 1-91 1-92 1-91

for relay coil

2 Relay coil Resistance 64.1 Ω 64.1 Ω 64.1 Ω

3 Contact configuration 3F/3B 3F/3B 5F/1B

3.5.5 Guide Pins and Code Pins:

Guide pins are provided on rear side of the mini group to prevent plugging of relay in inverted
position and will enable plugging of the relay in proper alignment.

Holes for Code pins are provided on rear side of the mini group in 8 positions. Code pins
provided on the relay terminal board (plug board) prevents the plugging of wrong configuration
and type relays.

Positions of code pins for various Mini group relays are given in the table below:

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 Contact
S. No Relay Type Code Pin Position
Configuration
4F/4B 1&7
(a) Neutral: 5F/3B 1&6
6F/2B 1&5
4F/4B 3&7
(b) Inter Locked: 5F/3B 3&6
6F/2B 3&5
AC Immunised:
One relay ACI
(c) and other relay 5F/3B 2&5
Non ACI
Both relays ACI 5F/3B 2&6
ECRs:
ON ECR 3F/3B 4&7
(d)
OFF ECR 3F/3B 4&5
UECR 5F/1B 4&6

Code pins are shown in the figure by shaded circles provided on the relay back plates. Open
holes on back plate corresponding with pin positions. It shall be ensured that blocking screws
are not missing in the holes not corresponding with pin positions of the relay group back plate.
Otherwise relays can get plugged in wrong bases also, causing unsafe conditions.

For more details on Mini groups please refer IRISET Notes: S19 (Signalling Relays and Cables)

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3.6 Minor Signal Groups:

1. Main Signal Group : 3 Aspect Signal Group, 2 Aspect Signal Group.

2. Shunt Signal Group : It caters two shunt signals.

3.6.1 3- ASPECT MAIN SIGNAL GROUP:

In this group 13 Relays & 2 condenser and resistor units are provided.

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

Fig : 3.4 Fig : 3.5

1. Signal Button Relay (GNR):

This is signal button relay. It picks up when concerned signal button ‘GN’ is pressed,
provided the emergency signal button (EGGN / ERN) is not simultaneously pressed.

2. Emergency Signal Button Relay (EGNR):

This relay operates when the signal button ‘GN’ along with common Emergency Signal
button ‘EGGN’ is pressed to throw the already taken ‘OFF’ signal to ‘ON’ aspect.

3. Red-aspect Lamp Checking Relay (RECR):

It picks up when Red lamp lits. This relay indicates or proves burning of ON aspect. Relay
drop immediately when Red aspect filament fuses. As the operating current of this relay is
about 275mA, it cannot be used for OFF aspects.

4. Yellow Lamp Checking Relay (HECR):

It picks up when Yellow lamp lits and drops only when Yellow aspect of signal lamp is fused
or not litting.

5. Green Lamp Checking Relay (DECR):

It picks up when Green lamp lits and drops only when Green aspect of signal lamp is fused
or not litting.

6. RECPR: Repeater of Red Lamp Checking Relay.

7. HECPR: Repeater of Yellow Lamp Checking Relay.

8. DECPR: Repeater of Green Lamp Checking Relay.

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9. Signal Lock Stick Relay (GLSR):
This relay is used to provide One Train-One Signal feature and is equivalent to the
conventional “SR”. In Main signal group this relay remains normally in a de-energised
condition and picks-up when the route is initiated and it drops before GR2 picks up for
clearing the signal. GLSR is made slow to release, by provision of 250 Mfd condenser in
series with a 100 Ohm resistance across the relay coil, to pick up Signal Locking Relay
G(R)LR. SH GLSR is normally in energized condition.

10. Signal Control Relay (GR1, GR2, GR3):

These are the relays which controls the signal aspect. GR1, GR2 together perform the
function of conventional HR and GR3 that of DR. In case of 4-Aspect signal, an additional
relay GR4 has to be provided externally.

GR1 picks up only when concerned route and signal is initiated and route is locked. It is
made slow to release, by connecting a 500Mfd and 100Ω in series with relay coil, to prevent
the cleared signal going to danger in case of ahead signal is changing the aspects or power
fluctuations or momentarily bobbing of track circuit.

GR1 and GR2 relays together control the ‘OFF’ aspect of the Signal. GR3 is used to control
the Green aspect of the Signal. GR1, GR2 and GR3 must be in pick up condition to take
‘OFF’ the signal to Green aspect.

11. GPR1 (Repeater of GR1 Relay) :

Pickup of GPR1 cut off the feed to the GLSR. In addition, it provides supply to route
indicator lamps.

3- Aspect Indication on group Relay

S.No CONDITION OF RELAYS ENERGISED IN INDICATIONS ON

SIGNAL GROUP SIGNAL GROUP
1 RG Burning RE(Mn)CR RKE Steady
2 RG fused (Signal not GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR RKE Flashing
Taken OFF)
3 HG Burning GR1 ,GR2 , HECR DKE Steady
4 HG fused RG burning GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR , DKE Flashing
at site HECR RKE steady
5 DG Burning GR1 , GR2 , GR3 , DECR DKE Steady

6 DG fused HG burning GR1 , GR2 , GR3 , HECR , DKE Flashing

at site DECR
7 DG fused, HG fused GR1 , GR2 ,GR3 ,RE(Mn)CR DKE Flashing ,
RG burning at site , HECR ,DECR RKE steady

8 DG fused, HG fused GR1 , GR2 ,GR3 , RE(Mn)CR DKE flashing

RG fused , HECR ,DECR

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3.6.2 2- ASPECT MAIN SIGNAL GROUP:

Fig No: 3.6

In this group 10 Relays & 2 condenser and resistor units are provided.

1. Signal Button Relay (GNR):

This is signal button relay. It picks up when concerned signal button ‘GN’ is pressed,
provided the emergency signal button (EGGN / ERN) is not simultaneously pressed.

2. Emergency Signal Button Relay (EGNR):

This relay operates when the signal button ‘GN’ along with common Emergency Signal
button ‘EGGN’ is pressed to throw the already taken ‘OFF’ signal to ‘ON’ aspect.

3. Red-aspect Lamp Checking Relay (RECR):

It picks up when Red lamp lits. This relay indicates or proves burning of ON aspect. Relay
drop immediately when Red aspect filament fuses. As the operating current of this relay is
about 275mA, it cannot be used for OFF aspects.

4. Yellow Lamp Checking Relay (HECR):

It picks up when Yellow lamp lits and drops only when Yellow aspect of signal lamp is fused
or not litting.

5. RECPR: Repeater of Red Lamp Checking Relay.

6. HECPR: Repeater of Yellow Lamp Checking Relay.

7. Signal Lock Stick Relay (GLSR):

This relay is used to provide One Train-One Signal feature and is equivalent to the
conventional “SR”. In Main signal group this relay remains normally in a de-energised
condition and picks-up when the route is initiated and it drops before GR2 picks up for
clearing the signal. GLSR is made slow to release, by provision of 250 Mfd condenser in
series with a 100 Ohm resistance across the relay coil, to pick up Signal Locking Relay
G(R)LR. SH GLSR is normally in energized condition.

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8. Signal Control Relay (GR1, GR2):
These are the relays which controls the signal aspect. GR1, GR2 together perform the
function of conventional HR and GR3 that of DR. In case of 4-Aspect signal, an additional
relay GR4 has to be provided externally.

GR1 picks up only when concerned route and signal is initiated and route is locked. It is
made slow to release, by connecting a 500Mfd and 100Ω in series with relay coil, to prevent
the cleared signal going to danger in case of ahead signal is changing the aspects or power
fluctuations or momentarily bobbing of track circuit.

GR1 and GR2 relays together control the ‘OFF’ aspect of the Signal.

9. GPR1 (Repeater of GR1 Relay) :

Pickup of GPR1 cut off the feed to the GLSR. In addition, it provides supply to route
indicator lamps.

2- Aspect Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS ENERGISED IN GROUP INDICATION ON

SIGNAL GROUP
1 RG Burning RE(Mn)CR RKE Steady

2 RG fused (Signal GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR RKE Flashing

not Taken OFF)
3 HG Burning GR1 , GR2 , HECR DKE Steady

4 HG fused RG GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR , HECR DKE Flashing ,

burning at site RKE steady
5 HG fused, RG GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR , HECR DKE Flashing
fused

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3.6.3 Shunt Signal Group:

Fig No: 3.7

This group controls two shunt signals independently. For two shunt signals EGNR is a
common relay. Except this relay all other relays are separately available in this group for each
shunt signal.
1. RECR: Red Lamp checking relay:
It picks up whenever shunt signal ON aspect lamp is litting.
2. HECR: Yellow lamp checking relay.
It picks up whenever shunt signal OFF aspect lamp is litting.
3. GNR: Signal button Relay.
It picks up when concern Signal button is pressed.
4. EGNR: Emergency Signal button Relay.
It is a common relay for two shunt signals. This relay picks up when ‘Sh GN’ button along with
EGGN button is pressed to throw already ‘Off’ position signal to ‘ON’ position.
5. GLSR: Signal Lock Stick Relay.
Shunt Signal Lock Stick Relay is used to provide One Train- One Signal feature. In shunt signal
group this SH GLSR relay remains normally in energised condition and drops when the route
section falling in the shunt signal route is set.
6. GR1: Signal Control Relay - 1
It picks up only when concerned route and signal is initiated. It is made slow to release to
prevent cleared signal going to danger in case of power fluctuation or momentarily bobbing of
track circuit.
7. GR2: Signal Control Relay - 2
GR1 and GR2 relays together control the ‘OFF’ aspect of the Signal. Sh GN & UN buttons are
released, after energisation of GR1 and GR2 relays unlike Main Signal aspect control relays.
8. At space no 8:
Condenser of 1000 mfd is provided for GR1 relay of 1st shunt signal.
9. At space no 11:
Condenser of 1000 mfd is provided for GR1 relay of 2nd shunt signal.

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 Shunt Aspect Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS INDICAITON ON

ENERGISED IN SIGNAL GROUP
GROUP
1 SH signal is showing ON Aspect RE(Mn)CR RKE Steady

2 SH signal is showing ON Aspect RE(Mn)CR RKE Flashing

& ON Aspect lamp fused at site
3 Shunt signal is taken OFF GR1 , GR2 , HECR HKE Steady

4 Shunt signal is taken OFF and GR1 , GR2 , HECR HKE Flashing
OFF Aspect lamp fused at site

Note: Above four types of indications are for Independent shunt signal. In case of dependent
shunt signal S.No 1& 2 will not be available since concern ON aspect LED unit of SH RECR
were not wired in shunt group relay.

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3.6.4. Four Aspect Auto Signal Group

RKE DKE

RE(M)CR HECR

GR1

DECR HHECR

GLSR

GR4 GLSR GR1

HHECPR GR2 RE(M)CPR

DECPR GR3 HECPR

Four aspect auto signal group Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS ENERGISED IN GROUP INDICATION ON

SIGNAL
GROUP
1 RG Burning RE(Mn)CR RKE Steady

2 RG fused (Signal GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR RKE Flashing

not Taken OFF)
3 HG Burning GR1 ,GR2 , HECR DKE Steady

4 HG fused RG burning GR1 , GR2 , RE(Mn)CR , RKE steady

at site HECR
5 HHG Burning GR1 , GR2 , GR4 , HHECR DKE Steady

6 DG Burning GR1 , GR2 , GR3 , DECR DKE Steady

7 DG fused HG burning GR1 , GR2 , GR3 , HECR , DKE Steady

at site DECR
8 DG fused, HG fused GR1 , GR2 ,GR3 , RE(Mn)CR , RKE steady
RG burning at site HECR , DECR

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3.7 Minor Route Group: Universal Route Group

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

Fig No: 3.8 Fig No: 3.9

1. Route Setting Relays [U(R)S/U(N)S]:

There are two sets of route setting relays in each universal route group and cater for two
route sections. It is an interlocked relay, when the upper/top coil is latched, it indicates that
the route section is set and when the lower armature (bottom relay) latched it indicates that
the route section is not set.

In RRI ‘A’ route section setting relay AU(R)S latched, it controls the setting of points in the
sub-route for straight route and ‘B’ route section setting relay [‘B’ U(R)S] controls the setting
of point in the diverging route.

In PI, U(R)S picks up only after ensuring that the points for the route section are set and
locked in the required position. This relay locks the point group electrically.

If the sub-route is having more than two route sections, for additional route sections, such
type of one relay is separately provided externally by using the Mini group with Interlocked
relays.

2. Sub-Route Clear Indication Relay (UDKR):

This is a neutral and common sub-route clear indication relay for all the route sections of a
sub-route. It picks up when a route section is set and all the track circuits in the set Route
Section are clear. One UDKR is required for each sub-route irrespective of no. of route
sections in that sub-route. This relay helps in sequential proving of sub-route track circuits
for automatic route release by passage of the Train.

UDKR is checked for its operation at this signal clearance stage. This is later required to
operate again in the route release stage for releasing back locking on the Route Section
when a train passes over it.

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3. ‘A’ Route Section Clear Checking Relay (A DUCR):

This is neutral relay and normally de-energised condition. It picks up only when ‘A’ Route
section is set and ensures that the points in the concerned route sections and isolation are
correctly set and locked. It is provided for each route section of the sub-route.

4. ‘B’ Route Section Clear Checking Relay (B DUCR):

This is neutral relay and normally de-energised condition. It picks up only when ‘B’ Route
section is set and ensures that the points in the concerned route sections and isolation are
correctly set and locked. It is provided for each route section of the sub-route.

If the sub-route is having more than two route sections, for additional route sections, such
type of one relay is separately provided externally by using the Mini group with neutral
relays.

5. Sub-route Locking Relay [U(R)LR/U(N)LR]:

This is an interlocked relay used for locking the sub-route when it is engaged in a signalled
move. This is common relay for all the route sections in a sub-route.

The latching of upper relay locks the sub-route. Once U(R)LR picks UP, no other
simultaneous movement is possible in that sub route. U(N)LR is an interlocked relay for
normalizing the locking of the ‘sub route’, indicates that the sub-route is free.
Picking up of this U(R)LR ensures that:
a) The concerned route section setting relay U(R)S is latched
b) Route section is clear of a train
c) Relevant DUCR is up (relevant route section is checked)
d) Concerned buttons are released

6. Route Release Relays (UYR1 & UYR2) :

These are neutral relays and operate and stick when a train passes over the sub-route
proving that the track circuits are actuated in a predetermined sequence. These relays in
conjunction with UDKR release the route section after the passage of the train, thus
permitting the sectional route release.

Universal Route group Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS ENERGISED IN INDICATION ON

GROUP ROUTE GROUP
1 Any one of the route A(U)RS or B(U)RS RKE Steady
section in the sub
route is set
2 Sub route is locked ADUCR or B DUCR + HKE Steady
U(R)LR

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3.8 Minor group DRS-II Panel Point Group:
99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92
100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 91
RKE
90 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 81
1 2 3
Z1WR1 Z1NWR Z1RWR 80 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 71

4 5 6 70 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 61
W(R)R (R)WLR WKR2 60 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 51

7 8 9 50 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 41
W(N)R (N)WLR WKR1
40 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 31
10 11 12 30 - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - 21
WKR3
WR WJR
20 - -

10 - -
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 01
- - 11

13 14 15 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02

Fig No: 3.10 Fig No : 3.11

1. Point Group Initiating the Point Control Relays (Z1WR1):

This is the first relay to pick-up in a point group for point operation. It is a double coil relay.
This relay is to initiate the point switching group where the points are operating by other
than Siemens Point Machine.

2. Point Control Relay [W(R)R/W(N)R]: Point Operation/Detection Circuit Switching

Relay.

This is an interlocked relay. It is used to bring the point group to either operation mode or
detection mode.

 When W(N)R latched point detection circuit is closed.

 When W(R)R latched point operation circuit is closed

3. Normal Point Initiating Relay (Z1NWR): This is a double coil relay. This relay switches
‘ON’ Normal Point Controlling Relay, (N)WLR. Once energized, it drops only when the point
buttons are released and (N)WLR is picked up.

4. Reverse Point Initiating Relay (Z1RWR): This is a double coil relay. This relay switches
‘ON’ Reverse Point Controlling Relay, (R)WLR. Once energized, it drops only when the
point buttons are released and (R)WLR is picked up.

5. Reverse/Normal Point operation control Relay [(R)WLR/(N)WLR]:

This is an interlocked relay used for controlling point operation circuit.

 (N)WLR closes Normal point operation circuit.
 (R)WLR closes Reverse point operation circuit.

This relay does not have heavy duty contacts.

6. WKR1: Point Detection Relay No.1 to prove the Correspondence continuously.

This relay detects the correct setting and locking of point in either position. This relay
energises only when the point is set, locked and is in correspondence with point group.
This relay continuously monitors healthiness of point at site. Independently it cannot
indicate the position of the point.

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 W(N)R + (N)WLR + WKR1 = NWKR

W(N)R + (R)WLR + WKR1 = RWKR

7. WKR2: Point Detection Relay-2 to prove the out of correspondence and cross
protection arrangement.

This is also called as “Cross Protection Relay”. It picks up whenever Z 1RWR or Z 1NWR is
picked up during the point’s group initiation sequence and switches ‘ON’ Point Time
element Relay. Once WKR2 picks up, it drops only after the energisation of WKR3 at the
end of point operation. It energizes when the points at site and the point group is out of
correspondence. It also energizes when the point detection circuit draws more than 120mA
current due to false feed / cable fault. Once WKR2 is picked up, results WKR1 drops which
provides flashing indication.

8. WKR3:Point Detection Relay No.3 to prove correspondence established at the end of

operation.

It is double coil relay. It is also called as an “End Position Proving Relay”. This relay
operates:

i. When the point at site and point group is in correspondence on completion of point
operation through point operation supply (i.e. 110V DC). Once energized at the end of
Point Operation, stick through its 2nd coil till such time W(N)R is latched.

ii. It operates during sequence of relay operation in point group when the point operation
from Normal to Reverse is initiated to destroy the point detection through WKR1.

9. Point Time Element Relay (WJR):

This is a neutral relay. It is made slow to release for a time period of not less than 10
seconds. To make it slow to release a 2500Mfd condenser in a series with 39Ω resistance
connected across the relay coil. This relay controls the point contactor relay for a period of

not less than 10 Seconds to prevent the overloading of point machine in case of obstruction
in point. This relay drops as soon as the WKR3 picked up at the end of point operation. It
operates during sequence of relay operation in point group when the point operation from
Reverse to Normal is initiated to disconnect the point detection supply of WKR1.

10. Point Contactor Relay (WR):

This is a contactor Relay having Heavy-duty front contacts with current rating of 10Amps. It
is used for the point operation circuits. Points Motor feed is switched ‘ON’ through these
relay front contacts.

Current carrying capacity of a heavy duty front contact = 10 Amps.

Coil Resistance is 60 Ohms only. Once the relay is energised, it will hold through its own
front contact in series with 600Ω resistance to reduce the holding current.

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 Coil Resistance of the Relays used in Point Group
Sl No. Relay Name Coil Resistance
1 1st Coil =1340 
Z1WR1
2nd Coil =1590 
2 1st Coil =1340 
Z1NWR
2nd Coil =1590 
3 1st Coil =1340 
Z1RWR
2nd Coil =1590 
4 1st Coil =1340 
WKR3
2nd Coil =1590 
5 W(R/N)R = 615 
6 (R/N)WLR = 615 
7 WKR1 =1840 
8 WKR2 = 52.3 
9 WJR =1840 
10 WR = 60 

Minor Point Group Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS INDICAITON ON

ENERGISED IN POINT GROUP
GROUP
1 Point is set , locked and WKR1 RKE Steady
detected properly
2 During point operation or WKR1 RKE Flashing
when point is failed

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3.9 Point Major Group (R.R.I.):

Fig No: 3.12 FRONT VIEW OF POINTS MAJOR GROUP

Fig No: 3.13 REAR VIEW OF POINTS MAJOR GROUP

1. Z1WR: Point group Initiating Relay

It is normally de-energised relay. This is the first relay to pick-up in a point major group for
automatic point operation under route setting conditions. It has two coils but only one coil is
used. This relay does not respond for individual point operation.

2. WLR: Point Locking Relay

This is a double coil relay. It checks that the point group is initiated due to route setting only
and not due to accidental lifting of U(R)S or OVZ2U(R)R. It checks the track locking
condition. It switches on the point chain group and helps in sequential operation of points.

3. Z1WR1: Point Group Control Initiating Relay

It is normally de-energised relay. This is the first relay to pick-up in a point major group for
individual point operation. It has two coils.

4. W(R)R/W(N)R: Point Operation/Detection Circuit Switching Relay.

This is an interlocked relay. When W(N)R latched point detection circuit is closed and
W(R)R latched point operation circuit is closed.

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5. Z1NWR: Point Normal control Initiating Relay

This is a double coil relay. This relay switched on Normal point controlling relay [(N)WLR].
Once energized, it drops only when the point buttons are released and (N)WLR is
energized.

6. Z1RWR: Point Reverse control Initiating Relay

This is a double coil relay. This relay switched on Reverse point controlling relay [(R)WLR].
Once energized, it drops only when the point buttons are released and Reverse Point
controlling relay [(R)WLR] is energized.

7. (R/N) WLR1, 2, 3 : Reverse/Normal Point operation control Relay -1

Three numbers of relays are used for obtaining the required number of contacts. The
functions of these relays are same as in the case of minor point group.

(R)WLR1/(N)WLR1 is an interlocked relay used for controlling point operation circuit.

(N)WLR closes Point Normal operation circuit and (R)WLR closes Point Reverse operation
circuit. These relays do not have heavy-duty contacts.

(R)WLR2/(N)WLR2 is an interlocked relay used for controlling point operation circuit.

This is the repeater of (R)WLR1/(N)WLR1.

(R)WLR3/(N)WLR3 is an interlocked relay used for controlling point operation circuit.

This is the repeater of (R)WLR2/(N)WLR2.

8. WKR1: Point Detection Relay No.1 to prove Correspondence continuously.

This relay detects the correct setting and locking of point in either position. These relay
energies only when the point is correctly set, locked and in correspondence with point
group and the points group is in detection mode. This relay continuously monitors
healthiness of the points at site.

9. WKR2: Point Detection Relay No.2 to prove the out of correspondence and cross
protection arrangement

It picks up whenever Z 1RWR or Z 1NWR is picked up during the point’s group initiation
sequence and switches ‘ON’ Point Time element Relay. Once WKR2 picks up, it drops only
after the energisation of WKR3 at the end of point operation.

It energizes when the points at site and the point group is out of correspondence. It also
energizes when the point detection circuit draws more than 120 mA current due to false
feed / cable fault. Once WKR2 is picked up, results WKR1drops.

10. WKR3: Point Detection Relay No.3 to prove correspondence established at the end of
operation

It is double coil relay. This relay operates, when the point at site and point group is in
correspondence on completion of operation through point operation supply (i.e. 110 V DC).
Once energized at the end of Point Operation, stick through its 2nd coil till such time W(N)R
is latched. It operates during sequence of relay operation in point group when the point
operation from Normal to Reverse is initiated to destroy the point detection through WKR1.

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11. WJR: Point Time Element Relay

This is a neutral relay. It is made slow to release for a time period of not less than 10
seconds. This relay controls the point contactor relay for a period of not less than 10
Seconds to prevent the overloading of point machine in case of obstruction in point. This
relay drops as soon as the WKR3 picked up at the end of point operation. It operates during
sequence of relay operation in point group when the point operation from Reverse to
Normal is initiated to disconnect the point detection supply of WKR1.

12. WR: Point Contactor Relay

This is a contactor Relay having Heavy-duty front contacts with current rating of 10Amps. It
is used for the point operation circuits. Points Motor feed is switched ‘ON’ through these
relay front contacts.

13. TP1R: Point zone Track circuit Repeater Relay

14. TP1P2R: Point zone Track circuit Repeater Relay

15. Z2WR1: Points Zone Panel Indication Controlling Relay-1

This relay picks up when the point is operated during route setting to give indications on
point zone tracks in the route or overlap set for more important move.

16. Z2WR2: Points Zone Panel Indication Controlling Relay

This relay picks up when the point is operated during route setting to give indications on
point zone track in the route or overlap set for less important move.

These relays however do not operate for isolation points.

17. W(R/N)LR: Point Group Locking Relay/ Point Group Lock Normalizing Relay

It is an interlocked relay. When a point falls in the Route/Overlap/Isolation, W(R)LR picks

up and locks the point group electrically and indicates by lighting the middle light indication
on the point group. W(N)LR latch indicates that the point is electrically free. If the points are
already in the favourable conditions, this is the first relay to pick-up in a point major group
under route setting conditions.

Relays Coil Resistance of the Point Major Group

Sl No. Relay Name Coil Resistance
1 1st Coil =1340 
Z1WR
2nd Coil =1590 
2 1st Coil =1340 
WLR
2nd Coil =1590 
3 Z2WR1 =1260 
4 Z2WR2 =1260 
5 TP1R =1840 
6 TP1P2R =1260 

Rest all relays function is same as in the case of Minor Point Group.

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MAJOR Point Group Indication on group relay

S.No CONDITION RELAYS ENERGISED IN INDICATION ON

GROUP POINT GROUP
1 Point is set ,locked and WKR1 Left HKE Steady
detected properly
2 During point operation or WKR1 Left HKE Flashing
when point is failed
3. Point is electrically locked Z1WR1 , W(R)LR Middle HKE Steady
through
route/overlap/isolation
4 Under route setting Z1WR1 , WLR , W(R)LR Middle
condition, points group HKE Flashing
initiation fails and
initiation stops
5 Point zone track circuit TP1P2R RKE steady
occupied or failed

3.10 Point Switching Group:

This group is provided at the point location for controlling of point machine other than Siemen’s
type. This group functions in conjunction with the main point group located at the central relay
room.

The arrangement of relays in this group is as under:

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

Fig No: 3.14 Fig No: 3.15

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1. Point Switching Group Initiating Relay (Z1WR):

When the Z1WR1 relay operates in the main point group, it switches on the point switching
group by closing the Z1WR relay coil circuit. This relay opens the circuit of WKR1 of both
main point group and point switching group.

2. Points Relay [W(R)R/W(N)R & W(R)PR/W(N)PR]:

These relays help in switching over point control circuit and point detection circuits.

3. Points Operation Controlling Relay (N/R WR):

It is a repeater relay of WJR and WR relay of main point group. This is a neutral relay.

4. Point Operating Relay [(R/N)WR]:

This is an interlocked relay. When (R)WR picks up controls reverse operation of point; and
(N)WR picks up controls normal operation of point.

5. Point Detector Relay No.1&2 (WKR1 & WKR2) :

Same function as main point group.

6. Point Detector Relay No.3 (WKR3) :

This relay operates at the end of each operation and indicate that the completion of point
operation. It causes WKR2 & WR drops and W(N)R and W(N)PR operates.

7. Point Contactor Relay (WR):

It controls the feed to point machine and it is having heavy duty front contacts.

3.11 Point Chain Group:

Fig No: 3.16

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 Point Chain group is used only in Route Relay Interlocking (Route Setting Type Relay
Interlocking) and located on top of the rack above the major point groups.
In case RRI, all the points in the required route are operated automatically. Chain group
prevents the simultaneous operation of all the points of the set route in order to prevent the
overloading of 110 V DC source (Battery Bank / Charger). It staggers the point’s initiation
thereby staggering the point’s motor switching currents.

One chain group is provided with eight numbers of WWR neutral relays. WWR is normally
drop relay. The circuit is designed in such a way that these relays will picks up one after the
other and also drops one after the other. Normally, one chain group can cater eight numbers of
major point groups. The pickup contact of 1st relay (1WWR) is used for one major point group to
energize Z1WR relay during automatic operation of point to initiate the point group.

For further details of chain group operation please refer IRISET Notes S16.

3.12 Relay room arrangement and installation:

The relay racks are erected on pedestal, which are anchored to anchor bolts. Proper
side and back supports by means of single irons from the adjoining walls are provided. Ladders
are fixed at the side and top of the rack to run the cables and wiring. The distance from the
parallel wall to the first row of relay rack should be 1.5M and also from the sidewall it shall not
be less than 1.5 meters. The distance between two intermediate rows of racks should not be
less than 1 meter so as to enable free movement of maintenance staff in between two rows of
racks.

3.13 Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF):

In small installations, the tag blocks are provided in rear of relay rack. Copper wires do
the connection between the relay groups and tag blocks.

In case of major yards, the tag blocks are fixed on a separate row of racks called as
Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF), numbered according to the relay rack numbering. 60
core and 40 core in door cables are used to makes connection between the relay groups and
tag blocks. Inter wiring between one group to another group and to the external connections
such as panel, external cables termination is done at the tag blocks by using 0.6.mm diameter
jumper wires. More than two wires shall not be terminated on tag block pins. 0.6 mm diameter
wires are used for all circuits and 1mm diameter wires are used for point control and signal lamp
circuits.

The arrangement as a whole gives a neat appearance and renders alteration to wirings,
localisation of faults, etc. extremely easy with minimum disturbance to the working installation.
All the connections to terminal boards, IDF, relay groups are done by soldering. The solder
joints have proved to be satisfactory in practice.

One relay rack can accommodate -

a) 8 Nos. of major group and one chain group.
b) 16 Nos. of minor groups and "G" type fuse blocks on top.
c) 64 Nos. of mini-group and "G" type fuse blocks on top.

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 Mini-group in a Row rear view Minor group in a Row rear view

Fig No: 3.17 Fig No: 3.18

Two types of tag blocks are available one with 200 terminals and the other one is 160
terminals. One tag block of 200 terminal can accommodate one number of major group or two
numbers of minor groups or five numbers of mini-groups. One tag block of 160 terminals is
sufficient for four mini-groups.

Fig No: 3.19

In IDF row, each pillar contains maximum 10 tag blocks of 200 pins. The numbering of a 200-
way tag block termination is shown in the diagram block.

This is generally used for terminating the wiring of one major group or two minor groups
or five mini-groups. The counting is done from the rear towards the front as shown.

Fig No: 3.20

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 The numbering of a 160-way tag block which is generally used to terminate the wiring of
four mini-groups is shown bellow.

Fig No: 3.21

The numbering of a 96-way tag block which is generally used to terminate the wiring at
Cable Termination Rack and in the Control Panel is shown bellow.

Fig No: 3.22

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 Review Questions

Subjective Questions

1. Define IDF and state the purpose of IDF.

2. Write down the special features of Siemens Relays??
3. Explain the following relay group?
(a) 3- Aspect signal group (b) Universal route group
4. Explain 3 Aspect signal group relay with neat diagram?
5. Why Tag Blocks are used in Siemens Relay interlocking System?
6. Write short notes on
(a) Code Pins (b) Guide Pins (c) Economizer contacts
(d) Interlocked relay (e) Tag block

Objective Questions

1. Capacity of Minor to accommodate max relays.

a) 30 b) 2 c)15 d)16

2. Capacity of Major group to accommodate max relays.

a) 30 b) 2 c)15 d)16

3. One Point Group can control ______

a) One Cross Over b) Three Cross over
c) four crossover d) five cross over

4. For A type relays thickness of residual pin is ______

a) 0.35 mm b) 0.45 mm c) 0.15 mm d) 0.05 mm

5. For B type relays thickness of residual pin is ________

a) 0.35mm b) 0.45 mm c) 0.15 mm d) 0.05 mm

6. For E type relays thickness of residual pin is ________

a) 0.35 mm b) 0.45 mm c) 0.15 mm d) 0.05 mm

7. For Neutral Relays Pick up time is

a) 25ms to 60ms b) 7ms to 15ms.
c) 120 Seconds d)60 seconds

8. For Neutral Relays drop away time is

a) 25ms to 60ms b) 7ms to 15ms
c) 120 Seconds d)60 seconds

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9. Guide pins are provided to prevent plugging of relay in a
a) for neutral relays only.
b) inverting/reversed the position of relay.
c) to prevent the plugging of wrong relay in a base.
d) for neutral relays only.

10. For any combination of K-50 Relays contact number 05 and 15 are always
a) always Front contact
b) always Back contact
c) inter changeable contact
d) None of above

11. For any combination of K-50 Relays contact number 02 and 12 are always
a) Always Front contact
b) always Back contact
c) inter changeable contact
d) None of above

12. For any combination of K-50 Relays contact number 04 and 14 are always
a) always Front contact
b) always Back contact
c) inter changeable contact
d) None of above

13. Relay is used to provide One Train-One Signal feature

a) GLSR b) GR1 c) GR2 d) GR3

14. GR1 is made slow to release to ____

a) prevent cleared signal going to danger due to bobbing of track
b) to pickup GLSR
c) to pickup GNR
d) to drop GNR

15. Universal Route Group can accommodate

a) Two Route Section b) Three Route Section
c) four Route Section d) Without Route Sections.

16. In Universal route group number of UDKRs is

a) Two b) Three c) Four d) One

17. In Route Group DUCR detect the position of

a) Point b) Signal c) Route Section d) GLSR

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18. U(R)LR is a _______
a) Sub Route Locking Relay b) Signal Locking Relay
c) Point Locking Relay d) Shunt Locking Relay

19. When W(R)R picks up it switch on ______

a) 110V DC b) 60 V DC c) 24 DC d)12 V DC

20. When W(N)R picks up it switch on ______

a) 110V DC b) 60 V DC c) 24 DC d)12 V DC

21. This relay detects the correct setting and locking of point in either position
a) WKRI b) WKR2 c) WKR3 d) Z3WR

22. This is also called as “Cross Protection Relay”.

a) WKRI b) WKR2 c) WKR3 d) Z3WR

23. This Relay is also called as an “End Position Proving Relay”.

a) WKRI b) WKR2 c) WKR3 d) Z3WR

24. This Relay initiates Point Chain Group

a) WKRI b) WKR2 c) Z3WR1 d) Z3WR

25 . This is the first relay to pick-up in a point major group for automatic point operation under
route setting conditions.
a) WKRI b) WKR2 c) Z1WR d) Z3WR

Key for Objective Questions

1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (b)

9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16.(d)

17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (b) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (d)

25. (c)

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 CHAPTER 4: ROUTE SECTION PLAN
4.1 Features of Route Section Plan

The route section plan shows the entrance and exit buttons with their designation at their
geographical location. The buttons are represented by small circles in the plan.

In Relay Interlocking (Siemens) System, interlocking between various signalling

functions is not provided as in the case of other systems. For this purpose the major yard is
divided into zones to signal routes and signal route to sub-routes and sub-routes to route
section or overlap. The route sections and overlaps are the basic units for achieving the
interlocking.

The entire layout is divided into a signal route and further into a sub-route to facilitate the
sectional route release.

Each sub-route includes one or more point in it. Sometimes, sub-routes without point
can also exist for achieving special condition of interlocking. Sub-routes are numbered as per
the number of any one of the points which exist in it. If there is no point, such sub-route will be
numbered as per the signals controlled by it.

Sub-route which includes one or more points are so formed by combining route sections
so that only one movement is possible over that sub-route at a time. This is ensured by using a
common sub-route locking relay U(R)LR. For a crossover point, in which parallel movements
are possible, there will be two sub-routes. Each sub-route is further divided into route sections.
Each route section usually giving certain specified setting of points. The straight movement
over a sub-route requiring points in normal position is called "A" route section and the diverging
route requiring points in reverse is called B or C or D route section. A sub-route can have one
route section or more number of route sections.

The Route sections are marked with solid lines. Route section marking will always starts
from the Block Joint of 1st track circuit controlling that point or points and ends at the last Track
circuit Block joint controlling that point or points as the case may be. Sometimes adjoining Track
circuits also added in the route sections particularly towards Home signal.

Route section names will be written generally in a box attached to the Route section
demarcations. Route section name should be written at such a place where it is exclusive for
that route section and not at common demarcated portion with other route sections of that Sub-
route.
The following examples illustrate the principles involved in demarcation of route sections
and formation of sub-route:
Case No.1:

Fig No: 4.1

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On point No 101 between signals S1, S2 and S3 the possible route resetting and signal
movements are as given below:

Route set with Possible

Sl. No Remarks
Point No. movements
S1 to towards S2 Towards main
line
101 Normal
1 S2 to towards S1
(Main Line) From main line
S1 to towards S3 Towards loop
line
101 Reverse
2 S3 to towards S1
(Loop Line) From loop line

At any point of time physically there will be only one movement is possible over point No.101.
This satisfies the condition for considering the movements over point No. 101 and the route
settings to be in one sub route as only one movement is possible.

Locking of Normal route setting (Point No.101 Normal) by Sub-route lock relay [U(R)LR] will lock
other diversion route setting (Point No.101 Reverse) and vice-versa.

This sub-route will be named after the point number it is controlling, in this case it is 101Sub-
route.
In this 101 Sub-route there are two route settings i.e. ‘101 Normal’ route between S1 and S2
and ‘101 Reverse’ route between S1 and S3. These two routes are sub divisions of 101 sub
route with definite setting of point or points.
The route set with 101 Normal will be one route section of Sub-route 101 named as 101A route
section. The route set with 101 Reverse will be another route section of Sub-route 101 named
as 101B route section. Now the sub route is known as 101A/B sub-route.

Point No. 101 sub-route is 101A/B. Route sections are 101A with point setting 101 Normal with
track circuit 101AT and 101B with point setting 101 Reverse with track circuit 101AT.

Route Track circuits in

Point Sub-route Point setting in
Section the Route
No. Name the Route section
Name section
101A 101N 101AT
101 101 A/B
101B 101R 101AT

Case No.2:

Fig No: 4.2

Point No.101 is having only sub-route as only one movement is possible at a time.
When the main line end is used for a movement, say clearing the Starter Signal No.2, the other
end cannot be used for any other movement except it can be used for setting the overlap.

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 Point No.101 is having two number of route sections i.e., 101A which control the point in
normal position and 101B which controls the point in reverse position.

Route Track circuits in the

Point Sub-route Point setting in
Section Route section
No. Name the Rout section
Name
101A 101N/101N 101AT
101 101 A/B
101B 101R/101R 101AT, 101BT

Case No.3:

Fig : 4.3

Route Point setting in Track circuits in the

Sub-route
Point No. Section the Route Route section
Name
Name section
101A 101N 101AT
101, 102 101 A/B/C 101B 101R& 102N 101AT, 101BT
101C 101R& 102R 101AT, 101BT, 101CT
Point No.101 and Point No.102 is having only one sub-route as only one movement is
possible at a time. This sub-route is having three route sections since three possible
movements are there. In this, sectional route release facility is not available.

Case No.4:

Fig : 4.4

In this case, at some point of time there will be two movements possible over cross over
Point number 111 with point 111 in Normal position. Hence all the movements over the cross
over Point number 111 cannot be in one sub-route. Each simultaneous possible parallel
movement over Point No.111 requires one Sub-route. Route section 111A and 111a can be set
simultaneously with points in Normal for parallel movements. Hence, there are two sub-routes
for the crossover shown.

Point No. 111 sub-routes are 111A/B and 111a’. In this ‘111 A/B’ is one sub route having
two route sections and ‘111a’ is second Sub route having only one route section.

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 Route
Point Sub-route Point setting in the Track circuits in the
Section
No. Name Route Section Route section
Name
111 A 111N 111AT
111 A/B
111 111B 111R 111AT,111BT
111 a 111a 111N 111BT

Now the new Sub-route will be named after same point number but with one route
section with Point No.111 Normal. This route section is named as “111a” (as it is also with point
in normal condition) and the Sub-route will be ‘111a’. In some railways this route section and
sub-route are named as ‘111z’
In some installation, the crossover point above is given dual number, 111/112. This is
for the purpose of assigning separate number for the two sub-routes on the crossover distinctly.

Case No.5:

Fig No: 4.5

At any point of time there will be only one movement is possible over point No.101 and
point no. 102 together. This satisfies the condition for considering the movements over point No.
101 & point No. 102 and the route settings to be in one sub route and named as 101A/B/C sub-
route.
Point No. 101&102 sub-route is 101A/B/C. Route sections are 101A with point setting
101 Normal and 102 Normal, 101B Route section with point setting 101 Reverse and 102
Normal and 101C Route section with point setting 101 Normal and 102 Reverse.

Point Sub-route Route Section Point setting in the Track circuits in the
No. Name Name Route Section Route section
101A 101N & 102N 101AT,102AT
101
101 A/B/C 101B 101R& 102N 101AT,101BT
102
101C 101N & 102R 101AT,102AT,102BT

Remark: Sectional Route release facility is not available.

Case No.6: (Same yard of Case 5 with Sectional Route Release facility)
With full “Sectional Route Release” feature the same yard will be redesigned with two
Sub-Routes as shown here.

For utilizing “Sectional Route Release” arrangement over these points, track circuits
should be provided separately for each point and each point may be provided with separate
sub-route with two route sections in each Sub-Route. So that on clearance of each point by the
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train, released points could be used for other movements as permitted by that station
interlocking.

Fig No: 4.6

Note: SRR is available.

Point No. 101&102 sub-routes are 101A/B and 102A/B. One Sub-route 101A/B will be
marked with two route sections 101A towards Mainline and 101B towards Loop line No.1.
Another Sub-route 102A/B will be marked with two route sections 102A towards mainline and
102B towards Loop line No.2.
In sub-route 101A/B, Route sections are 101A with point setting 101 Normal 101AT,
101B Route section with point setting 101 Reverse with track circuit 101AT, 101BT.
In sub-route 102A/B, Route sections are 102A with point setting 102 Normal with track
circuit 102AT, 102B Route section with point setting 102 Reverse with track circuit 102AT,
102BT.

Route
Point Sub-route Point setting in Track circuits in
Section
No. Name the Route section the Route section
Name
101A 101N 101AT
101 101 A/B
101B 101R 101AT, 101BT
102A 102N 102AT
102 102 A/B
102B 102R 102AT,102BT

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Case No.7:

Fig No: 4.7

In this case, at some point of time there will two movements possible over cross over
Points No.101 and 102 with 101& 102 in Normal positions. Hence all the movements over cross
over Points No.101 and 102 cannot be in one sub-route. Each simultaneous parallel movement
possible over Point No.101 and 102 requires one Sub-route each. Point No. 101&102 sub-
routes are 101A/B and 102A/B. One Sub-route 101A/B will be marked from S1 with two route
sections 101A towards mainline and 101B towards diversion line. The second Sub-route
102A/B will be marked from S3 with two route sections 102A towards mainline and 102B
towards diversion line.
In sub-route 101A/B, Route sections are 101A with point setting 101 Normal & 102
Normal, 101B Route section with point setting 101 Reverse.

In sub-route 102A/B, Route sections are 102A with point setting 101 Normal & 102
Normal, 102B Route section with point setting 102 Reverse.

Sub-route Route Section Point setting in the Track circuits in the

Point No. Route section
Name Name Route section
101A 101N & 102N 101AT
101 A/B
101B 101R 101AT, 102AT
101 & 102
102A 101N, 102N 102AT
102 A/B
102B 102R 101AT, 102AT

Case No.8:

There are some route sections without points in them to control. In single line section
this route section will be provided between Home signal and Advanced starter signal. In case of
Double Line Section these route sections will be provided after Home Signal and after
Advanced Starter Signal. These route sections are provided for route holding and will be helpful
in simplifying the indication locking proving, while releasing the route sections. While route
releasing, in each route section the signals, their aspects and their controlling relays on both
sides of the route section are proved in normal condition.

Route sections without points are numbered as per the signal (in case of Double line) or
signals (in case of single line) controlled by it.

This single line section example shows one route section without points, falling between
the Home Signal S1and Last Stop Signal S3 is numbered as S1/3U(R)S, since it is controlled by
the signals S1 and S3.

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 Fig No: 4.8 (a)

This double line section example shows two route sections without points. One route
section falling after the Home Signal S2, named as S2U(R)S, since it is controlled by S2 signal.
Another route section falling after the Last Stop Signal S15, is named as S15 U(R)S, since it is
controlled by S15.

Fig No: 4.8(b)

Overlaps:

Fig No: 4.9

Overlap is the adequate distance kept to ensure safety. It is part of complete signal
route. Setting of overlap ensures correct setting of points falling in the overlap.

Signal Overlaps are marked in the route section plan. This helps to identify the
interlocking required for an overlap with other overlap and route sections. Overlaps are
numbered as per the signal numbers beyond which they fall. These are required to be set
along with the route for Main signal in rear.

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 Many places more than one overlap are available to choose from. In the above layout
signal No.2 has only one overlap where as signal No.3 has two overlaps. Where there is a
choice of overlap, a separate overlap setting relay is provided for each overlap. The buttons are
represented by small circles in the plan. In case of route setting type of relay interlocking, for
selecting the required overlap a separate route buttons are provided as shown in the layout as
B1 & B2. In case of non-route setting type of relay interlocking, separate overlap button is not
required since points in the overlap also to be set individually to the required position before
route initiation.

In route section plan route sections are marked in bold lines preferably with different
colours and overlaps are marked in dotted lines. This facilitates their easy identification from
one another in big yards with many routes and signals.

Each overlap is provided with one Interlocked relay called OVZ2U(R/N)R. Latching of
Reverse coil indicates that the relevant overlap is set and this relay will lock the overlap points.
This relay will ensure normal position only after the specified time delay, after the train has
entered the berthing track.

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 Fig No: 4.10 ROUTE SECTION PLAN
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 Review Questions

Subjective Questions

2. Explain Route section Plan? What are the various signalling gears are shown on RSP.
3. Write short notes on (a) Sub route (b) Route section
4. How sub route and overlap are named and marked on Route section plan?
5. Make a Route Section Plan for typical 4-Line station of your Railway?

Objective Questions

1. The Route sections are marked with …..

a) Dotted Lines b) Thick Lines
c) Combination of both d) No marking.

2 . The Signal Route is divided into …..

a) Sub Route b) Route Section
c) Zone d) Overlap

3. The Sub Route is divided into……

a) Sub Route b) Route Section
c) Zone d) Overlap

4. OV2Z2U(R)R Operates and locks the Point in

a) Normal b) Reverse
c) May be reverse d) Both Normal and Reverse

5. Route Releasing Relays are

a) UYR1 & UYR2 b) Only UYR1
c) Only UYR2 d ) U(R)S

6. A Sub Route Without point is named after…..

a) Point in the Route
b) Point in the Overlap
c) Signal Number falling on the Route section
d) Point in the Isolation

7. When AU(R)S is set position of point required is

a) Normal b) Reverse
c) May be reverse d) Both Normal and Reverse

8. When BU(R)S is set position of point required is

a) Normal b) Reverse
c) May be reverse d) Both Normal and Reverse
9. In route Group relays checks that point zone area is clear..

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 a) DUCR b) UDKR c) U(R)LR d) UYR1

10. Relays Checks correct setting of Point in Normal

a) A DUCR b) UDKR c) U(R)LR d) UYR1

11. Relays Checks correct setting of Point in Reverse

a) A DUCR b) UDKR c) B DUCR d) UYR1

12. Relay ensured that only One Route Section is set

a) U(R)LR b) UDKR c) UYR1 d) UYR2

13. The Overlap are marked with

a) Dotted Lines b) Solid Lines
c) Combination of both d) No marking

14. OV1Z2U(R)R Operates and locks the Point in

a) Normal b) Reverse
c) May be reverse d) Both Normal and Reverse

Key for Objective Questions

1.-b, 2.-a, 3.-b, 4.-b, 5.-a, 6.-c, 7.-a, 8.-b, 9.-b, 10.-a
11.-c, 12.-a, 13.-a, 14.-a,

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 CHAPTER 5: PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION FOR VARIOUS GEARS
5.1 Stages of Operation

Operation of the first three functions takes place in four stages, viz

1. Initiation
2. Control
3. Checking and Locking

The functions operated from the panel are:

1. Points
2. Routes
3. Signals and
4. Slots.

In the ‘INITIATION’ stage, interlocking and other safe conditions are verified and
confirmed before changing the position of controlled gear.

In the ‘CONTROL’ stage, initiation is proved and operating feed is connected to the gear
after checking the integrity of relays involved in the process.

In the ‘CHECKING & LOCKING’ stages, the changed condition of gear is ascertained and
this condition is locked, i.e., retained undisturbed until after the movement of train or fulfilment of
the necessary safe conditions in emergencies.

5.2 Operation of Points

5.2.1 Regular operation:

In the INITIATION stage, it is proved that the point is free from route locking as well as
track locking and that the necessary panel operation is done.
In PI, this panel operation is always individual for each point.
In RRI, either individual operation of points or route setting for a signal collectively.

1. Initiates point control by

(i) Checking point locking conditions.
(ii) Removing point detection; and
(iii) Switching point machine circuit from detection to operation feed.

2. The CONTROL stage following initiation ensures cross protection and overload
protection to the machine before starting the motor operation.

In RRI, this also requires setting successive control of all concerned points of the route
and overlap in motion soon after the simultaneous beginning of their initiation. This ensures that
only two point machines can start moving at a time. It is necessary to limit the load on point feed
rectifier and ensure its full output voltage during operation.

The culmination of this stage is in the machine changing the position of points. This
happens if only proof of safe conditions established during initiation is not disturbed throughout
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 3. The third and last stage of point operation consists at first of its POSITION DETECTION.
In this, the point machine circuit is switched over to cut off operating feed and connect
detection supply. Then, through the machine detection contacts, correspondence between
points and control is established by means of a detection relay.

LOCKING of this detected condition of points takes place only when a route is set
involving this point in RRI. The point becomes free to be operated again after the set route is
normalised.

5.2.2 Operation in Emergency:

Failure of point track circuit creates an emergency when track locking on point prevents
their operation. In that case, a recorded and cautions panel operation is done after physical
verification of track conditions to save heavy detentions. An emergency common point’s button
(EWN) is pressed along with the individual point button (WN). This initiates point operation by-
passing track locking conditions (But no signal clearance other than calling ON Signal is
possible over the points in this connection)

The rest of point operation is as per the regular procedure.

5.3 Signal and Route Initiation

1. Signal Initiation and Route Initiation take place at a time as signal button and route button are
pressed together and released. In these initiations, it is proved that the previous route setting in
the location is normalised, be it of the same route or a conflicting route or overlap.

Availability of all the route sections to be set is checked for the purpose of making a
traffic movement in a particular direction only. Once the direction is established, it is not possible
to initiate any other signal on the same route in opposite direction.

Also, interlocking between a main signal and conflicting shunt signals is achieved at this
stage by means of a ‘shunt signal selection relay’. Overlap is also set for main signals.

2. Route initiation is followed by Route Setting which takes place section wise.

Setting of a route section makes points lying within it, its isolation points and slots
inoperative until the route setting is normalised again. This is called ‘Route locking of points and
slots.

In RRI, setting of a route section includes operation of the concerned points, if they are
not already lying in the required position, before locking them.

3. Route Checking involves proving of correct point detection along with route setting and free
condition of route section track circuits. The route section does not get normalised unless this
locking is released after the passage of train or a cancellation operation in emergency. This
takes place only after signal & route buttons are released.

4. The set and checked route section is locked by the operation of a common locking relay of
the sub-route. The route section does not get normalised unless this locking is released after
the passage of train or a cancellation operation in emergency.

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5.3.1 Main Signal Control:

1. The following conditions are proved in the Main Signal Control:

(i) Signal in advance is not blank.
(ii) Overlap is set.
(iii) Points in the overlap are correctly detected
(iv) Overlap track circuits are not occupied.
(v) Route track circuits are not occupied.
(vi) Route sections are checked and locked.
(vii) Controls are normalised after the previous signal clearance and train movement or
cancellation thereafter (one train only on one signal clearance)

2. Signal control is followed by Signal Locking. In this process, a signal engages or locks a
route setting before its clearance. This enforces signal to signal interlocking in the yard directly
in addition to the directional and other route locking in the initiation stage.

After this, the signal finally gets cleared.

5.3.2 Shunt Signal Control:

For shunt signal, all the main signal control conditions except setting of overlap, point
detection in overlap and non-occupation of last track circuit are proved. In this case, the
interlocking provided in the initiation stage is considered sufficient due to the cautions speed
permitted by the signal. No second stage locking on the route setting or direct signal locking is
proved. Also, shunt signal gets cleared before the buttons are released after operation.

5.3.3 Calling ON Signal Control:

For calling on signal control, operation is done only after the occupation of Calling ON
signal approach track circuit. No signal initiation takes place for this Calling ON signal. Route
initiation and setting take place as in the case of main signal concerned. After the necessary
time delay, proving the route point detection, the ‘Calling ON’ signal gets cleared. Signal locking
is not considered necessary.

5.4 Normalisation of Route

5.4.1 With Train Passage:

Regular normalisation of a set route takes place after train movement over it
automatically. In this process, signal assuming ‘ON’ aspect with route occupation releases
indication locking on all the route sections. Approach locking and back locking gets free for each
route section individually one after the other, when track occupation and clearance take place
progressively. This culminates in the release of route locking, route normalisation and release of
locking on concerned points. This process is referred to as Automatic Route Release.

The process ends with overlap release in case of main signals 1 minute after the last
route section is released for a halting, train. Overlap gets released along with route section
ahead for a run through train with its passage.

5.4.2 In Emergencies:

In emergencies, the various locking releases of route are affected by specified operation
on the panel.

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5.4.3 Manual Route Release:

EGGN is pressed with the concerned GN to release indication locking on all sections of
the route set. Then, a process known as ‘manual route release’ is initiated by the operator by
means of three buttons, viz, EUUYN, GN & UN. This operation releases locking and normalises
all the route sections as well as the overlap if set at the same time. The locking becomes free
soon after the panel operation for route release, in case track circuits in approach of signal are
not occupied, nor failed. If they are not clear, the release takes place when the three button
operation is repeated after a safe time lapse of 120 seconds, as read from a stabilised panel
indication which started flashing after the first three button operation.

The route and overlap release leads to the release of signal locking and point locking.

5.4.4 Emergency Route Section Release:

In case of track circuit failure in any section of the route set, the route section concerned
cannot get released either in the process of automatic route release or manual route release.
This situation calls for a joint action of the panel operator along with some responsible official of
signalling department to normalise this route section and avoid heavy traffic detentions.

After getting a specific written request from the operator, S&T key is inserted and turned
on the panel. Then the operator breaks the seal, turns the disc to free EUYN and presses it
along with the specific route section point button, WN. With this, the route section gets
unlocked and normalised. Consequently its points get free from route locking and the signal
locking relay concerned also gets normalised.

5.4.5 Emergency Overlap Release:

In case, a signal overlap has to be released in emergency, the pressing of ‘OYN’ along
with the ‘UN’ concerned behind the signal, releases the overlap instantly provided the last
section of the route concerned is already normal. If OYN is not provided on the panel, EUYN is
used instead of OYN for this purpose

5.5 Release of Crank Handle & Return:

With the concerned route sections and overlaps normal, the panel operator advises the
man at site to cooperate for crank handle release. At site, a push button on the Crank Handle
Key lock relay Box is pressed.

Then, the white indication near CHYN on the panel extinguished & Red indication
flashes. The operator now presses CHYN along with the common Slot Release Button, YYN.

At site, with the button still pressed, a steady red indication appears on the box. The key
can now be taken out from the Key Lock Relay to operate the point machines concerned.
When the key is extracted, the steady red indication on the box & control panel continues to be
displayed.

When the key is re-inserted on the Key lock Relay after use and turned, the relay drops.
The red indication at site disappears.

On the panel also, the steady red indication disappears and flashing white indication
reappears. Seeing this, the panel operator has to press CHYN along with common Slot Return
Button, YRN. This normalises the slot and the concerned white indication on the panel
becomes steady.

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5.6 Release of Level Crossing Gate Slot & Return:

When route sections and overlaps involving the gate are normal, the panel operator
presses LXN along with YYN. The steady white indication near LXN on the panel starts
flashing.

A steady red indication appears on the level crossing Key lock Relay box at site. When
the push button on the box is pressed, the key lock relay picks up and releases the key. When
the key is extracted, the steady red indication on the box remains.

The flashing white indication near LXN on the panel disappears and a flashing red
indication appears. After the gate is closed, when the key is reinserted in the Key lock Relay
and turned, the relay drops.

The flashing red indication at LXN on the panel disappears, and the flashing white
indication reappears.

On seeing this, when the panel operator presses LXN alongwith YRN, the slot gets
withdrawn and the white indication becomes steady.

At site, the red indication on the box now disappears.

Release of Point Key Lock Slot & Return:

The operations on the panel and at site are similar in this case and the indications
displayed are also the same to those of gate slot explained above. The button operated for
point slot release is KLN instead of LXN along with the common buttons YYN and YRN.

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 Review Questions

Subjective Questions

1. State the different means of normalizations of route of the signal?

Objective Questions

1. Under normal or back lock track clear condition route of the signal can also release
with….
a) EUYN, GN & WN
b) EUUYN, GN & OYN.
c) EUYN, GN & WN
d) EUUYN, GN & UN.

2. For calling on signal control, time delays starts with the

a) Initiation of C-ON signal.
b) Without any Initiation just start with the occupation of C-ON Track.
c) Initiation of C-On and occupation of C-ON Track.
d) Without any Time delay.

3. Crank handle slot can be release only when…

a) When the point is set in route only.
b) When the point is set in Overlap only.
c) When the Point is set and locked in Route.
d) When the point is free in route Section or Overlap.

4. A signal overlap can be released by pressing

a) ‘OYN’ along with the ‘UN’ concerned.
b) EUYN, GN & UN
c) EUYN, GN & WN
d) EUUYN, GN & OYN.

5. An emergency common point’s button (EWN) is pressed along with the individual Button
a) GN b) UN c) WN d) WWN

6. To take of any signal along with Signal button and ______ button to be pressed and
released.
a) GN b) UN c) WN d) WWN

7. In case of track circuit failure in any section of the route set, the route section concerned
can be released by the process of
a) Automatic route release
b) Manual route release.
c) With OYN Cancellation.
d) Sub Route cancellation only.

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 8. The process known as ‘manual route release’ is initiated by the operator by means of
three buttons as……
a) EUUYN, GN & UN.
b) EUYN, GN & UN
c) EUYN, GN & WN
d) EUUYN, GN & OYN.

9. Shunt signal gets cleared only when

a) SH GN and UN released before signal gets cleared
b) SH GN and UN required to kept press until signal cleared
c) SH GN released and but UN still in pressed condition
d) SH UN released and but GN still in pressed condition

Key for Objective Questions

1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7 (d) 8.(a) 9. (b)

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 CHAPTER 6: SYMBOLS AND NOMENCLATURE
6.1 Description of Symbols

In Siemens’s Relay Interlocking System the circuitry is generally drawn in German

Symbols with British Nomenclature. Some of them are mentioned below:

Sl.
Symbol Description / Nomenclature
No.

1 Point Contactor Relay

2 Push Button Pressed Contact

3 Panel Key IN Contact

4 Neutral Relay

5 Interlocked Relay Reverse Coil (Top Relay)

6 Interlocked Relay Normal Coil (Bottom Relay)

7 Track Relay

8 Track Repeater Relay

9 Time element Relay

10 Block Relay in Automatic Territory

11 Normal Position of Neutral Relay is Picked up

12 Normal Position of Neutral Relay is Dropped

13 Normal Position of Interlocked Relay is Picked up (Normal Coil)

14 Normal Position of Interlocked Relay is Dropped (Reverse Coil)

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 Sl.
Symbol Description / Nomenclature
No.

15 Make Contact

16 Break Contact

Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e

17
Front Contact

Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e

18
Back Contact

Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Make Contact i.e

19
Back Contact

Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e

20
Front Contact

Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e

21
Front Contact

Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e

22
Back Contact

Interlocked Relay, Normally Dropped, Make Contact i.e

23
Back Contact

Interlocked Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e

24
Front Contact

Diagonal line inside the relay circle from left top to right bottom
25
indicates that the relay is used in Point circuit

Horizontal line inside the relay circle indicates that the relay is
26
used for Route circuit.

Diagonal line inside the relay circle from right top to left bottom
27
indicates that the relay is used in Signal circuit

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6.2 Representation of Relay Contact
How to represent a Contact in Circuit diagram

Fig No: 6.1

6.3 Nomenclature of Siemens Relays

RELAYS NOMENCLATURE USED IN SIEMENS RELAY INTERLOCKING

Points:
1. WNR Point Button Relay
2. WNCR Point Buttons Normal Checking Relay
3. WWNR Common Points Button Relay for Regular operation
4. EWNR Common Points Button Relay for Emergency operation
Initiation:
5. Z1WR Point group Initiation Relay (with route setting)
6. Z1WR1 Point group Initiation Relay (with individual point operation)
7. Z1NWR Point Normal operation control Initiation Relay
8. Z1RWR Point Reverse operation control Initiation Relay
9. WLR Point Locking Relay
Control:
10. W(R/)R Point Operation Circuit Switching Relay
11. W(/N)R Point Detection Circuit Switching Relay
12. (R)WLR Point Reverse operation control Lock Relay
13. (N)WLR Point Normal operation control Lock Relay
14. WJR Point operation Time limiting Relay
15. WR Point contactor Relay
Detection:
16. WKR1 Point Detection Relay -1 (Point final detection Relay) to prove Point
correspondence continuously
17. WKR2 Point Detection Relay -2 to prove Point and Points group out of
correspondence and cross protection arrangement
18. WKR3 Point Detection Relay -3 to prove Point correspondence with point
group at the end of the point operation
19. NWKR Point Normal Detection Relay
20. RWKR Point Reverse Detection Relay
21. Z2WR1 & Z2WR2 Point Indication controlling Relays
22. W(R)LR Point group electrically locking Relay
23. W(N)LR Point group electrically un-locking Relay
SLOTS
24. YYNR Common Slot Release Button Relay
25. YRNR Common Slot Return acknowledge Button Relay
26. KLNR Key Lock Point control Button Relay
27. KL(R)R Key Lock Point Slot Release Relay
28. KL(N)R Key Lock Point Slot Withdrawal Relay

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 29. KLCR Key Lock Point Key IN proving Relay (electro – mechanical Relay,
provided at site.)
30. NP1R,NP2R & KLCR Normal repeating Relays (in cabin)
NP3R
31. LXNR Level Crossing gate control Button Relay
32. LX(R)R Level Crossing gate control Release Relay
33. LX(N)R Level Crossing gate control Withdrawal Relay
34. LXPR Gate Slot release Proving Relay
(Electro-Mechanical Relay- Provided at site)
35. LXCPR LXPR Normal Proving Relay
36. LXCP1R LXCPR repeater (Provided in cabin)
37. CHYNR Crank Handle Release Button Relay
38. CH/WW/EW CH YNRs, WWNR and EWNR Normal proving Relay.
NCR
39. Gr1 CHY(R/N)R Crank Handle Group1 Release/Withdrawal Relay
40. Gr2 CHY(R/N)R Point Crank Handle Group2 Release/Withdrawal Relay
41. Gr1- CHKLR Point Crank Handle Group1 Slot Release Proving Relay
(Electro-Mechanical Relay – Provided at site)
42. Gr2- CHKLR Pt. Gr2. Crank Handle Slot Release Proving Relay
(Electro-Mechanical Relay – Provided at site)
43. Gr1- CHKLCR Point CH Group1 CHKLR Normal Proving Relay (in cabin)
44. Gr2- CHKLCR Point CH Group2 CHKLR Normal Proving Relay (in cabin)
45. CHKLCPR Repeater for CHKLCR
Routes & Signals
46. UNR Route Button Relay
47. UNCR Route Button relays Normal Proving Relay
Initiation
48. ZU(R/N)R (Reverse/Normal) Direction Setting Relay.
49. SH G(R/N)R Shunt / Main or CO Signal Selecting Relay.
50. Z1UR Route section Initiating Relay (Common for a Sub route)
51. Z1UR1 Diversion Selection Initiating Relay
52. MN-GZR Main Signal control Initiating Relay.
53. SH-GZR Shunt Signal control Initiating Relay.
54. ZDUCR Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay
55. OVZ2U(R/N)R Overlap Setting / Releasing Relay.
R/S Setting.
56. U(R/N)S Route section Setting / Normalising Relay.
57. UDKR Sub-Route Clear Indication Relay
58. DUCR Route Section Clear Checking Relay.
59. U(R/N)LR Sub-Route Locking/Releasing Relay.
Signal Control & Locking.
60. GLSR Signal Lock Stick Relay.
61. GR1 Signal Aspect control Relay-1
62. GPR1 Repeater of GR1 (Controls Route Indicator of a Main Signal)
63. GR2 Signal Aspect control Relay-2
64. GR3 Signal Aspect control Relay-3
(Controls DG along with GR1 & GR2)

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 65. GR4 Signal Aspect control Relay-4
(Controls HHG along with GR1 & GR2)
66. G(R/N)LR Signal Locking / Unlocking relay
(Locks conflicting Signals of a Main Signal)
67. COGGNR Calling ON Signal Button Relay
68. COULR1 Calling ON Signal Route Locking Relay-1
69. COULR2 Calling ON Signal Route Locking Relay-2
70. RECR ‘ON’ Aspect Checking Relay
71. HECR Caution Aspect Checking Relay(or)
(Shunt Signal) ‘OFF’ Aspect Checking Relay (Shunt Signal)
72. DECR Clear Aspect Checking Relay
73. HHECR Attention Aspect Checking Relay.
74. UECR Route Indicator Lamp Checking Relay
75. COECR CO. Signal Lamp Checking Relay.
76. GXJR Signal Lamp Failure Alarm Timer Relay.
77. WXJR Point detection Failure Alarm Timer Relay
78. GXYNR Signal lamp Failure Alarm Release Button Relay.
79. WXYNR Point detection Failure Alarm Release Button Relay.
80. NCR Common Checking Relay for Button checking and other concerned
Relays
Emergency Releases
81. EGGNR Emergency Button Relay to replace Signal at ‘ON’
82. EGNR Relay Proving EGGN operation along with a GN / Sh.GN
83. EUUYNR Emergency Route Release Button Relay.
84. EUYNR Emergency Route section Release Button Relay.
85. EUUYNCR Relay Proving EUUYN operation with Route Initiation.
86. ATR Approach Track Relay
87. AJTR1 Approach Lock release Time control Relay-1.
88. AJTR2 Approach Lock release Time control Relay-2.
89. AJTR App. Lock release Time setting Relay.
90. AJTR3 App. Lock release Time control Relay-3.
91. EUUYR Emergency Full Route Release Relay.
92. EUYR Emergency Route section Release Relay.
93. OYNR Overlap Release Button Relay.
94. OV-AJTR2 Overlap release Time control Relay-2.
95. OV-AJTR3 Overlap release Time control relay-3
96. OV- AJTR Overlap Release Time Setting Relay.

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 Review Questions

Objective Questions

1.

Symbol Indicates……………

a) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e Front Contact
b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Panel Key IN Contact
d) Track Relay.

2.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e Front Contact
b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Panel Key IN Contact
d) Track Relay.

3.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e Front Contact
b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Panel Key IN Contact
d) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Make Contact i.e Back Contact

4.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e Front Contact
b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e Front Contact
d) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Make Contact i.e Back Contact

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5.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Make Contact i.e Front Contact
b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e Front Contact
d) Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact

6.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Interlocked Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e Front Contact

b) Neutral Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact
c) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e Front Contact
d) Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact.

7.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Track Relay
b) Panel Key IN Contact
c) Neutral Relay, Normally Dropped, Break Contact i.e Front Contact
d) Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact.

8.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Track Relay
b) Panel Key IN Contact
c) Point Contactor Relay
d) Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact.

9.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Track Relay
b) Panel Key IN Contact
c) Interlocked Relay Reverse Coil (Top Relay).
d) Interlocked Relay, Normally Picked up, Break Contact i.e Back Contact.

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10.
Symbol Indicates……………

a) Track Relay b) Push Button Pressed Contact

c) Panel Key IN Contact d) Point Contactor Relay

11. WNR indicates

a) Point Button Relay
b) Point group Initiation Relay (with route setting)
c) Point Locking Relay
d) Point Operation Circuit Switching Relay.

12. WKR1
a) Point final detection Relay.
b) Prove Point and Points group out of correspondence and cross protection arrangement.
c) Point group Initiation Relay (with route setting)
d) Point Operation Circuit Switching Relay.

13. Z1UR1
a) Diversion Selection Initiating Relay
b) Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay
c) Main Signal control Initiating Relay.
d) Route section Initiating Relay (Common for a Sub route)

14. MN-GZR……..
a) Main Signal control Initiating Relay
b) Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay
c) Route section Initiating Relay (Common for a Sub route)
d) Shunt Signal control Initiating Relay.

15. SH-GZR ……..

a) Shunt Signal control Initiating Relay.
b) Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay
c) Route section Initiating Relay (Common for a Sub route)
d) Point group Initiation Relay (with route setting)

16. UDKR…
a) Tracks in the sub route Clear Indication Relay
b) Sub-Route Clear Indication Relay
c) Calling ON Signal Route Locking Relay-1
d) Shunt Signal control Initiating Relay.

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17. GLSR …….
a) Signal Lock Stick Relay.
b) Signal Lamp Failure Alarm Timer Relay.
c) Attention Aspect Checking Relay.
d) CO. Signal Lamp Checking Relay.

18. G(R/N)LR ……
a) Signal Locking / Unlocking relay
b) Signal Lamp Failure Alarm Timer Relay.
c) Overlap Setting / Releasing Relay.
d) (Reverse/Normal) Direction Setting Relay.

19. OVZ2U(R/N)R ……
a) (Reverse/Normal) Direction Setting Relay.
b) Overlap Setting / Releasing Relay.
c) Sub-Route Locking/Releasing Relay.
d) Overlap Release Button Relay.

20. OYNR ……
a) Overlap Release Button Relay.
b) Overlap Release Time Setting Relay.
c) Overlap Setting / Releasing Relay.
d) Emergency Route Release Button Relay.

21. WXJR …..…

a) Point detection Failure Alarm Relay
b) Signal lamp Failure Alarm Release Button Relay.
c) Point detection Failure Alarm Release Button Relay.
d) Common Slot Release Button Relay

Key for Objective Questions

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7.(b) 8.(c)

9. (c) 10.(b) 11.(a) 12.(a) 13.(a) 14.(a) 15. (a) 16. (a)

17 (a) 18.(a) 19.(b) 20. (a) 21. (a)

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 CHAPTER 7: EXTRACTS FROM SPECIFICATIONS FOR
RELAY INTER LOCKING SYSTEM
7.1 Extract of IRS S 36

For ready reference the extracts of IRS: S 36 are given below:

1. Scope
2. General Requirements
3. Control Panel
4. Interlocking & Circuit requirements
5. Relays
6. Signals
7. Points
8. Track circuits
9. Cables
10. Wiring & Relay Racks
11. Fuses, Terminals & Terminal links
12. Power Supply arrangements
13. General
List of optional requirements.
Appendix – A: Information to be supplied by purchaser.
Appendix – B: Information to be supplied by tenderer.

7.2 Relay Interlocking Systems

1. IRS-S-36/87 refers to IRS, IS, BS & BRS Specifications for signalling materials, cables,
relays, point machine and various IRS design drawings.

2. Covers mechanical and electrical requirements including ancillary equipment, (Design

performance and safety aspects).

7.3 Relay Interlocking:

a) Route setting type by entry/exit.
b) Non - Route setting type (route set by individual operation of points).

1. For installation in RE Area, equipment and circuitry to comply with requirements as

per approved RE Practices.
2. Signalling Plan and Control Tables to be supplied by purchaser.
3. Suppliers to furnish detailed wiring diagram, control panel diagram, route control,
chart, cable diagram, track bonding diagram, relay contact analysis, relay rack
arrangement, terminal charts, fuse charts, power panel diagram, power supply
scheme, etc.

7.4 Control Panel:

 Areas covered by each track circuit to be clearly distinguished.

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  Normally switches, buttons, etc. to be provided on panel itself in geometrical order
unless separate illuminated diagram and console containing operational
arrangement are asked for.
 Route setting on basis of entrance - exit principle entrance/exit both buttons or
entrance switch (2 or 3 Positions) and exit button.
 Non - Route setting type route to be set by operation of individual points; signals to
be cleared by individual push button + common button or individual switch for each
signal or common switch for conflicting signals or signals cleared by push button at
entrance and push button at exit.
 Point operation for route setting by individual button + common button or individual
2 or 3 Positions switches.
 Approach locking or route release locking to be provided as specified by
purchaser.
 Provision to be made for emergency operation of points during point zone track
circuit failures. Emergency group point button must be kept sealed and each
operation to be recorded in an electric counter.
 Facility to switch over from manual control to automatic working for routes
specified by purchaser.
 Slotting facilities available with end cabins, ground frames, LCs, Crank Handles,
Siding Points, etc.
 Slot to be controlled by two buttons or a switch similar to route setting principle.
Slot cancellation by group cancellation by entrance/exit button. Slot cancellation
should be effective after specified time delay and has to be recorded in an electric
counter.
 If required by purchaser, switches/buttons to be provided on panel for controlling
supply voltage for panel indication (intensity of illumination).
 If required by purchaser, facility for adjusting operating voltage of signal lamps
from panel.
 If needed by purchaser, control for selecting power supply from Mains/DG
set/ATI/AT2, on control panel.
 SM's lock up key to be provided, when taken out, all points shall remain
inoperative and all signals except those cleared shall also be inoperative. Facility
to put back any cleared signal to danger in case of emergency but no route can be
altered.
 In major yards, indication panel giving status of various functions in yard, to be
provided in relay room for benefit of maintenance staff, if required by purchaser,

7.5. Control Panel Indications:

7.5.1 Point indications

White (Normal) and Green (Reverse) near point switch/button or by White strip light on
the leg of point switch; if needed by purchaser, indication lights to flash till points are correctly
set and locked. If point does not set with in predetermined time, warning bell to be given which
can be stopped on acknowledgement but flashing indication to continue till defect is set right.
Point locked in route to be indicated by a small Red or White light near the point or respective
switch/button which gets extinguished when point is free. If needed by purchaser, point free
indication also to be provided.

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7.5.2 Route indications

A row of white lamps to show setting and locking of routes, to get extinguished when route
is not set. If needed by purchaser one or more first track circuits in route to flash till route is
correctly set and locked. When track is occupied colour of indication to change to red and to go
back to white when track is free and to get extinguished when route is released.

7.5.3 Signal indications:

 Stop Signal at 'ON' by a Red indication and Permissive signal at 'ON' by an
Yellow light on the signal symbols on the panel. Corresponding 'OFF' aspects
also to be indicated on the panel.
 Shunt signal on same post, no 'ON' indication needed, if on separate post, 'ON'
aspect by white light strip or two miniature white lights in horizontal position and
for 'OFF' aspect by slanting white light strip or two miniature slanting white lights.
 ‘A’ or 'AG' marker indication to be provided below signal symbol.
 'Calling ON' at 'OFF' to be indicated by a white light below corresponding running
signal indication.
 If needed by purchaser, a white strip light to be provided over running signal
symbol on the panel, when Route Indicator is taken 'OFF'.
 For each track circuit minimum of two red (and white) lights to be provided per
track circuit. Red lights to light up when track is occupied and extinguish when
track circuit is free.
 Power supply voltage meter to be provided on panel, if required by purchaser.
 Indication to show availability of power supply from mains/DG/AT1/AT2 to be
provided on panel.

7.5.4 Other Indications:

 Approach track circuit where provided to be indicated on a panel as per table of
control for approach locking. An approach track circuit controlling "Calling ON" to
be indicated in a distinct manner.
 Advance approach warning to be provided, if required, flashing lights and audible
bell, audible warning to stop on acknowledgement. Warning indications to
disappear when train on approach track circuit or when signals taken "OFF'.
 Where required by purchaser individual or group audible and visual alarms to be
given for failure of signal/route bulbs. Audible alarm to be silenced by
acknowledgement.
 Near CH control switch/button, white lamp for CH free and red lamp for CH
locked to be provided.
 White lamp for emergency route cancellation in approach lock condition, after
lapse of time delay, to extinguish after cancellation of route.
 If two position push buttons provided, to indicate audible indication that push
buttons are kept pressed.

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  Indications for slot, gate control, etc. as required by purchaser.
 Panel indication bulbs to operate by maximum 24V miniature bulbs or LED's as
specified by purchaser.
 Return wires for indication lamps to be so provided as not to damage wires due
to heating. Any break in return wire should not to give wrong indication or pick up
a wrong relay.

7.6 Interlocking And Circuit Requirements:

 Wiring diagram Symbols as per BS-376 or American/German symbols as required
by purchaser and circuit explanations in English.
 A2 size papers for all documents.
 Purchaser to approve table of control.
 If required, internal circuits to be electrically isolated from external circuits.
 Circuit design to be such that fluctuations in power supply or resumption of supply
following failure, cannot take signal to a less restrictive aspect than intended.
 If Metal to Metal front contact signalling relays (proved signalling relays) are used,
sequential operation of relays to be proved.
 Battery for power supply for line circuits to be kept at farthest end from operated
unit. Where it is not practicable, separate cable to be used for outgoing power
supply.
 Common return shall not be provided for vital circuits.
 All external safety circuits shall be in cables.
 The route setting and clearance of signal shall be achieved in following sequence:
a) Proving that the interlocking is free.
b) All points in the route, overlap and isolation are operated to the required
position, locked and detected.
c) The selected route, overlap and isolation is locked.
d) Proving that the track circuits in the route up to the next signal and its overlap
are clear.
e) Proving that the crank handle for all the points in route, overlap and isolation
are locked and their control is not released.
f) That all interlocked level crossing gates are closed and locked against road
traffic in the route and overlap, if any.
g) Clearing of signals.
 Siding control is locked and cannot be released.
 In Non-Route setting type, points in route/overlap/isolation to be operated by
individual operation of switches/push-buttons and signal to be cleared after
fulfilling/checking various conditions as per route setting type.
 For calling ON signals, Track Circuits in Route and overlap need not be free and
proving of points and LC Gates in overlap not needed but isolation points must be
set, locked and detected in required position.
 For shunt signals, berthing tracks need not be clear, Points and LC Gates in overlap
need not be proved.
 Conflicting routes to be interlocked through route interlocking circuits.
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  Pre-setting of conflicting routes shall not be possible.
 Approach and back locking of signalled route to be effective when all points are
finally set but before signal assumes 'OFF' aspect or before 'A' Marker is lit.
 Approach locking or time locking to be provided for all controlled signals and also
for electric locks or hand-operated points.
 White indication for block control on LSS to be provided on control panel in absolute
block system.

7.7 Route Release Circuits:

Unless automatic route release by passage of train is asked for, route + overlap to be
released when signal put to "ON" and corresponding route switch/button is operated to
normalise the route.
 If route has number of route sections, route section should not release only by
picking up of the concerned track relay. Same is released only after the next track
circuit is also dropped and picked up, except where last track is a berthing track. If
route is controlled by single track, route release after pre-determined time delay.
 Route release circuit to be effective only if two track circuits' drops and pick up in
sequence.
 In route setting type, sectional route release is to be provided where required. Sub
route already released can be used in other routes, if permitted by interlocking.
 In Non-Route setting system, sectional route release not required unless specifically
asked for. The complete route is to be released after signal put back to "ON" and
corresponding route switch/button operated to normalise the route.
 Emergency route release after suitable time delay is to be possible when approach
track is occupied (or dead approach locked), if signal put back to danger and the
train has not passed the signal during this time interval.
 Overlap points to be released only after lapse of one minute after occupation and
clearance of last point track circuit of the route. On cancellation of route, the overlap
points also to be released simultaneously along with the main route.
 If required by purchaser, facility for emergency route / sub route cancellation in case
of track circuit failure. Emergency cancellation of route/ sub- route shall be possible
by cooperation of two persons, one representative of Signal Department and other
from Traffic Department and every such cancellation shall be recorded on a
counter.

7.8 Signal Control Circuits:

 Where self restoring type push buttons are used, signal to assume "OFF" only after
push buttons are pressed and released.
 In case of failure of a signal lamp, lamp of less restrictive aspect is to be lit
automatically and in case of failure of red lamp it shall not be possible to clear signal
in rear.
 Signal to display most restrictive aspect when signal ahead is blank.
 Fouling protection, approach locking, time locking, route locking, siding control key
locking, CH locking, route holding and track locking shall be incorporated in the
relevant control circuits.
 Where necessary, each aspect of a signal may be proved and aspect indication
shall be provided as needed.

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  Wherever required, necessary control on the level crossing, ground frames, cabins,
siding control key, crank handles etc. shall be provided.
 LC Gate to be released only when signal is replaced to "ON" and route is released.
 Interlocking between points to be provided only to the minimum extent necessary.
 Point control circuit shall be so designed that a cross connection or a short circuit
cannot operate a point or give a false indication of the same.
 The correspondence of point control relays and point indication relays to be proved
in signal circuits before the signal displays an ‘OFF’ aspect.
 Cross overs shall be operated by separate point machine, one at each end and
detection of setting and locking of the points at the two ends shall be connected in
series.
 CH to be so interlocked with signals that it cannot be released unless signals have
been put back to "ON" and concerned route is released.
 Where number of points are more, points can be grouped in different zones and
Crank handles of different groups should not be interchangeable.
 Siding control keys to be suitably interlocked with signals leading over that line.

7.9 Cross Protection:

 Unless specifically required, for purely internal circuits, double cutting or cross
protection need not be provided.
 All equipments in external circuits shall be suitably protected from cross
connections and immunised to operation by stray currents.

7.10 Relays:
 Time element relays electronic type confirming to IRS/BS/BRS Specification shall
be used. When electronic timers are used, two numbers are to be used and their
contacts are to be in series with each other.
 All plug-in relays and relay groups to be fitted with non- interchangeable interlocking
device.
 Removal of relays/relay groups from relay racks during operation shall not cause
any unsafe condition in the circuits.
 Maximum possible number of relays to be housed in relay room itself.
 Wherever possible, all relays except track relays to have 10% of working contacts to
be spare subject to a minimum of 1F and 1B. Relay rack to have space to
accommodate repeater relays in future as required by purchaser.
 Flasher relay shall be used preferably a mercury flasher. Electronic flasher shall not
be used for point operation or route setting operation and it can be used for other
indications.

7.11 Route Indicator:

 Can be of direction type, multi-lamp type or stencil type.

7.12 Points:
 Point machine can be with plunger type locking, rotary locking or point clamp type
locking.

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  Means to cut-off motor feed after pre-determined time in case of obstruction in the
point.
 Over load protection and cross protection to be provided.
 CH interlocking by dividing them into number of groups. CH with different wards and
corresponding slots in point machine. CH may be provided near group of points to
which they refer.
 AC traction area, point machines to be immunised.

7.13 Track Circuits:

 DC, 50Hz AC, 83 1/3 Hz AC or Axle Counter, AFTC, can be used.
 Adjacent TC should not wrongly energise relay in case of failure of block joints.
 DC track circuit not be fed directly by transformer - Rectifier, Battery is a must; if
battery is disconnected, Rectifier also to get disconnected.
 For centralising track relays, separate 2 core cable of adequate size to be used.

7.14 Cables:
 Unscreened, screened, power cables, axle counter quad cables.
 In each main cable spares to the extent of 20% of total conductors used to be
provided up to point zone and 10% spares beyond, no spares required if total
number of conductors used is < 3.
 Conductor size such that voltage drop on line is > 10%.
 Cable termination or jointing outdoor, same to be done in water tight junction boxes.
 2 Cores of cable for telephone communication from relay to end to yard for
maintenance purposes, if in different directions, one pair for each direction; in RE
area, communication by telecom. Cable.
 ELD's (multi-channel) optional for detecting leakage to earth.

7.15 Wiring
 All wiring in cabin & locations to be terminated on terminal blocks/tag blocks.
 Single Core 1mm., multi-core each 1mm., multi-core each 0.6mm or flexible wire
16/0.2mm to be used for internal wiring.
 Relay rack to relay rack wiring by 1.6/1.5 Sq.mm.
 For shelf & plug-in type relays, 16/0.2 Sq.mm.
 Proved type relays, 0.6 Sq.mm. single strand.
 Cable termination to tag blocks and indicators, 1 mm. Single strand.
 CB's, lever locks, etc., single strand 1.5 /1.6 Sq.mm.
 Relay to relay wiring in same rack to be direct without tag blocks/terminals, as far as
possible.
 Relay rack to have spare capacity to take 15% more.

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 7.16 Fuses:
 Each group of circuits to be carefully protected by fuses.
 Fuses giving visual indication during blow off preferred.

7.17 Power Supply:

 Shall have 20% spare capacity.
 Voltage stabiliser to give 110V±2%.
 Signal supply transformer to have 0-110-120-130V tappings.
 Where 3 ø track circuits used, each phase voltage being available to be proved in
route release circuit.
 No break power supply for AC circuits with automatic/manual switch over facility to
stand by during voltage fluctuation or frequency variation by >±3%.
 All DC circuits including point machines to have battery back up in both RE and
Non-RE areas.

7.18 General:
 Big yards, busy junction stations where large number of movements take place,
relay room shall be Air conditioned, optional in wayside stations.
 Relay rooms in areas prone to dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, etc. may be Air
conditioned.
 Route setting type installations, fire detector and alarm of approved design to be
provided. All installations are to be provided with fire fighting arrangements.
 Adequate spare relays and other equipments to be provided with each installation.
 Quartz clock shall be provided on indication panel, if required.
 Proper earthing shall be provided for relay racks, panel, power supply, switch board,
transformers, inverters, etc.
 In case of major Route Relay Interlocking and Electronic Interlocking Installations,
Data Logger shall be provided. At wayside Panel Interlocked Installations, provision
of Data Logger is optional.
OPTIONS: To be specified.
1. RRI or Pl.
2. Control & indication panel separate or not.
3. Three position signal switch in Pl.
4. Point switches two or three position.
5. Voltage control on panel indication.
6. Voltage control on signal supply.
7. SM's lock.
8. Provision of voltmeter.
9. Requirement of approach warning.
10. Lamp failure indication.
11. Sectional route release.
12. Double cutting in internal circuits.

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 13. Holding of overlap,
14. Provision of air conditioning.
INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE TENDERER:
1. Type of panel lamp to be used.
2. Type of over load cut-off in point machine.
3. Specification of cables/wire.
4. List of spares.
5. Requirement of power supply.
6. Additional facilities, if any.
INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER:
1. RRI or PI.
2. RE or Non-RE.
3. Signalling plan and selection table.
4. Control Panel - Separate/Combined.
5. If RRI, push buttons/knob & button; if PI, common signal switch or not.
6. Point switch - 2 or 3 position.
7. Details of alternate overlaps/routes.
8. Semi-automatic working.
9. Details of various slots/controls.
10. Voltage control - Limits.
11. Details of change over arrangement in power supply.
12. Indication panel for maintainer,
13. Type of panel indication bulb.
14. Symbols to be used in circuits.
15. Requirement of external supply.
16. Pre-setting of route.
17. Details of sectional route release.
18. Details of aspect proving required.
19. Grouping of point crank handles.
20. Type of route indicator.
21. Point operation.
22. Type of track circuit.
23. Type of wire to be used.

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CHAPTER 8: CONTACT ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL RELAY GROUPS
8.1 Contact Analysis of K 50 mini- Group Relays on a Rack

8 Mini-Groups in each of 8 rows are fixed on a rack. The groups are numbered as below,
as seen from the rear of the rack where the wiring is. The group position on the rack is as
shown below:

08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01

18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21

38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31

48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41

58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51

68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61

78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71

The contact distribution of each mini group is shown in the above numbered slots as shown
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91

12.13 13.1 13.3 14.1 02.3

U(N)LR
A B A B
71
U(R)S U(R)S U(R)S U(R)S

100 74
76
12.12 80
UDKR
12.14
94 75 95
13.12
15.6 15.4
UYR1 98 UDKR
B A 03.13
05.10 49 87
U(N)S U(N)S 05.8 15.14
U(N)LR
U(R)LR 11.9 11.8 11.10
A
DUCR UYR1
58
12.10 03.1 12.3 05.9 15.15
A B B A B 04.12 13.14
92 97 U(R)LR U(R)S U(R)S DUCR DUCR U(R)LR DUCR UYR2
11.1 11.3 11.13 11.4 11.6 25 96 05 19 67 UDKR UYR1
02.15
A B A B
U(R)S U(R)S U(N)LR U(N)S U(N)S 78 99 79 UYR2
77
05.14
05.12 02.14 13.15 15.12
72 02.12
UYR1
05.15
UDKR UYR1 UYR2 UDKR
UDKR
UYR2 12.15
12.4
A 11.12 11.14 11.15
UYR2
U(N)S
12.6
B UDKR UYR1 UYR2
U(N)S

73 01 03 81
A B
U(R)S U(R)S

05.4 05.6 02.8 12.9

04 06
A B A B
U(N)S U(N)S
A B
U(N)S U(N)S DUCR DUCR
08 09
A B 05.13
DUCR DUCR
62 82
U(N)LR
10 12
U(R)LR UDKR
Rt Ge

13 14 15
U(N)LR UYR1 UYR2
61

SR.NO. GROUP 91,71,92,97,72,73,76,98,58,77 94, 25 75, 96 95, 05 100,74,80,78,99,79 49, 19 87, 67 81,61,62,82
01 101A/B 53 54 54 53 54 53 54 79
02 102A 55 56 56 55 56 55 56 79
03 103A/B 57 58 58 57 58 57 58 79
04 104A 59 60 60 59 60 59 60 79
05 112A/B 61 62 62 61 62 61 62 79
06 115A 63 64 64 63 64 63 64 79
07 116A/B 65 66 66 65 66 65 66 79
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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51 52 54 50 21 26 22 23 24
02.1 12.1 04.4 05.1 15.1 04.1 02.4 13.4 03.4

A A A A A A A A A
U(R)S U(R)S U(N)S U(R)S U(R)S U(R)S U(N)S U(N)S U(N)S
31 32 34 20 01 06 02 03 04

45 48 93 88 89 46 84 47 30
12.8 14.8 04.8 13.8 03.8 13.10 15.13 04.13 14.13

A A A A A
DUCR DUCR DUCR DUCR DUCR U(R)LR U(N)LR U(N)LR U(N)LR
RACK NO.43 15 18 53 68 69 16 64 17 10

SR.NO. GROUP 51.31 52.32 54.34 50.20 21.01 26.06 22.02 23.03 24.04 45.15 48.18 93.53 88.68 89.69 84.64 47.17 30.10
46.16
01 101A/B 83 54 714 22 152 53 132 136 132 136 713
02 102A 83 TMS 85 53 360 22 57 152 55 132 136 132 136 713
03 103A/B 83 85 53 714 22 152 193 57 132 136 132 136 713
04 104A 85 141 57 152 22 195 195 59 132 136 136 713
05 112A/B 87 166 360 45 21 61 132 136 132 136 713
06 115A 91 166 65 360 21 152 63 132 136 132 136 713
07 116A/B 89 65 91 66 21 152 49 554 65 554 132 136 132 136 713
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

59 90 55 56 33 28 60 41 57
03.3 14.3 04.6 14.6 04.3 05.3 15.3 02.6

B B B B SP B B B B
U(R)S U(R)S U(N)S U(N)S TER. U(R)S U(R)S U(R)S U(N)S
39 70 35 36 08 40 11 37

27 42 43 44 83 38 86 85 29
14.9 02.9 13.9 03.9 04.9 04.10 02.13 13.13

B B B B B SP
DUCR DUCR DUCR DUCR DUCR TER. U(R)LR U(N)LR U(N)LR
07 12 13 14 63 66 65 09

SR.NO. GROUP 59.39 90.70 55.35 56.36 33. 28.08 60.40 41.11 57.37 27.07 42.12 43.13 44.14 83.63 38. 86.66 85.65 29.09
01 101A/B 83 166 55 57 152 22 53 132 136 165 98
02 102A 98
03 103A/B 141 85 166 55 59 152 22 57 132 136 165 98
04 104A 98
05 112A/B 61 87 166 113 15 21 360 152 61 132 136 98
06 115A 99
07 116A/B 45 89 91 166 63 21 45 567 65 136 136 165 98
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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5
19 20
23 24 27 28 29 30
03.13 12.15 02.6 02.8 14.6 13.11

DECPR HECPR GNR GLSR GNR GR2

25 12.8 12.9 03.8
77 04.10
GLSR GR1 GLSR 02.10

GPR1 26 GPR1
04.7 03.9 02.1 02.4 02.3 13.9
15.7 14.8 11.9 05.8
EGNR 90 GR1 RE(Mn) DECR HECR GR1
CR EGNR GLSR R2 GLSR
100
11.6 11.7 11.10 11.12 11.13 11.15 11.8 GR1 11.11 41
R1 100
05.7 14.13
C3 C2
RE(Mn) C1 EGNR DECPR
GNR EGNR GPR1 DECPR HECPR GLSR 250mfd 500mfd GR2
CPR
14.15

22 6 HECPR

1 3 2 05.9

GR1
12.14 04.14 94 02.11 03.11
15.10
11 GR3 GR3 GR2 GR2
4 GPR1
12 05.13 04.13 05.14 02.14 03.14
04.4 05.11 04.11
DECPR DECPR GR3 GR3 GR3
DECR GR2 42
GR2
04.3 02.9 04.9 14 100 15.13

15.14
HECR GR1 GR1 13 DECPR
GR3
97
03.3
Tr.1 1 Gr.1 1 Gr.2 Tr.3 1 Gr.3
5 Tr.2 7 7 HECR 13.1
2 2 2
8 8
3 3 3 RE(Mn)CR
11.1 11.3 11.4
6 9 9
4 4 4 12.12
91 95 98 13.6
RE(Mn)CR HECR DECR RE(Mn)CPR
93
GNR 51
92 96 99 52 10
56
15.9
58
40
01 03
GR1 39 RE
11.14 (Mn)CR HECR
15.8
04 06
12.1 02.13 02.15 GR3 DECR GNR
GLSR RE(Mn)CR DECPR HECPR
50 07 08 09
46
48 ERNR GLSR GR1
03.1
12.13 13.3
RE(Mn)CR 14.9 10 11 12
DECPR HECR RE(Mn)
GR1 GPR1 GR2
CPR
14.12
59 60
89 13 14 15
RE(Mn)CPR
DECPR GR3 HECPR

49

5,77 23,24,25,26, 1,11,12,91,92,93,3,95,96,

SR.NO. GROUP 40,50,89 41,51 42,52,10 58,59,60 56,46 39,49,48
19,20,22,6 27,28,29,30 4,14,13,99,98,2,94,97,100
01 S11 6 140 154 149 53 168 6 38 652
02 S13 6 141 154 149 55 6 38 652
03 S15 7 142 154 61 168 40 652
04 S17 7 143 155 150 61 168 7 40 652
05 S42 8 140 155 149 57 563 40 652
06 S44 8 141 155 149 59 168 TMS 42 652
07 S50 9 143 156 150 65 168 565 42 652
08 A386 9 74 156 149 74 149 652
09 A388 10 76 156 149 76 149 652
10
11
12
13
14
15
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57 61 67 64 83 65 66 17 37 53 54 55
12.6 04.6 15.6 13.7 14.7 13.8 04.8 12.11 03.10 12.10 13.10 14.10

GNR GNR GNR EGNR EGNR GLSR GLSR GR2 GPR1 GPR1 GPR1 GPR1

47 71 21 74 84 75 76 18 38 43 44 45
RACK NO : 46

SR.NO. GROUP 57,47 61,71 67,21 64,74 83,84 65,75 66,76 17,18 37,38 53,43 54,44 55,45
01 S11 01 707 168 694 182 694 165 163 694
02 S13 01 707 694 182 154 694
03 S15 01 707 129 168 694 694 694
04 S17 01 707 168 694 182 694 165 163 694
05 S42 01 707 155 182 155 694
06 S44 01 707 168 695 182 155 165 164 695
07 S50 01 707 129 168 695 165 164 695
08 A386 707 695 695 695
09 A388 707 695 156 695
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
7 8

15 85 81 69
14.4 12.3 12.4
05.10 13.4 03.4 03.12

DECR HECR DECR

RE(Mn) 32 35
GPR1 DECR DECR
CPR 14.3 13.14 03.15
33 36
16 86 82 79 HECR GR3 HECPR

15.11 14.11 14.14

70 62 63 68 87 GR2 GR2 GR3

13.12 05.12 15.12 18.15 04.15
02.12 04.12

RE(Mn) RE(Mn) RE(Mn) RE(Mn) RE(Mn)

HECPR HECPR
CPR CPR CPR CPR CPR
80 72 73 78 88

31 34
L1 rd L2 gn

SR.NO. GROUP 15,16 85,86 81,82 69,79 70,80 62,72 63,73 68,78 87,88 7,8,9,31,32,33,34,35,36
01 S11 27 694 06 196 53 694 160
02 S13 27 694 06 197 55 694 160
03 S15 26 07 199 694 26 160
04 S17 26 694 26 07 202 694 26 160
05 S42 27 08 08 695 563 57 08 161
06 S44 27 695 08 695 564 59 695 161
07 S50 26 09 26 09 695 565 09 26 161
08 A386 74 09 09 695 149 74 09 161
09 A388 76 10 10 695 76 10 162
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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 Review Questions

Objective Questions

1) Draw the Symbols for

i) GR1 _________________ iv) U(R)LR ________________

ii) RECR _________________ v) TPR ________________

iii) G(R)LR _________________ vi) WKR 1 ________________

2) Give Nomenclature for following

i) UDKR _______________________________________________________

ii) ZDUCR_______________________________________________________

iii) U (R) S_______________________________________________________

iv) EGNR ________________________________________________________

v) WKR1 _________________________________________________________

vi) Z1UR1 ________________________________________________________

vii) ZU(N/R)R _____________________________________________________

viii) GZR __________________________________________________

ix) G(R) LR ________________________________________________________

3) Give the Symbols for

i) RECR Drop contact_____________ ii) W(R)LR Up contact____________

iii) UNCR drop contact ____________ iv) U(N)S up contact_____________

v) Sh GLSR drop contact ____________

Key for Objective Questions

1.

i) iv)

ii) v)

iii) vi)

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i) UDKR- Sub-Route Clear Indication Relay

ii) ZDUCR- Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay

iii) U(R)S- Route Setting Relays

iv) EGNR- Emergency Signal Button Relay

v) WKR1- Point Detection Relay No.1

vi) Z1UR1- Diversion Selection Initiating Relay

vii) ZU(N/R)R-Direction determining relay to set reverse direction movement ( R to L)

Viii) GZR- Signal Initiation Relay

ix ) G(R) LR - Signal locking relay

3.

i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

v)

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