For Loco Pilots On Microprocessor Based Control System MEP660 (Version 3.0) Fitted On Diesel Locomotives

(Govt.
of India)
(Ministry of Railways)
Trouble Shooting Guide
for Loco pilots on
MICROPROCESSOR BASED CONTROL SYSTEM
MEP660 (Version 3.0)
FITTED ON DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
(For official use only)

IRCAMTECH/M/GWL/TSG version 3.0/1.0
November 2013
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Trouble Shooting Guide
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MICRO PROCESSOR BASED CONTROL SYSTEM
MEP660 (Version 3.0)
FITTED ON DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
FOREWORD
The failure of Micro Processor Based Control System has

a great impact on the reliability of the diesel locomotives.
Due to various modifications, Micro Processor Based
Control System MEP-660(Ver-2.0) is now being upgraded
to version 3.0 with some additional features. Considering
population of locomotives fitted with MEP660 Version 3.0
in various Diesel Loco Sheds, it is felt necessary to
develop trouble shootings to Loco Pilots & Shed
Maintenance staff for disseminating knowledge about new
system. The Trouble Shooting guide has been prepared
by CAMTECH taking practical troubles related to
Microprocessor Based Control System Version 3.0 being
faced on line.
I hope that this handbook will definitely enhance the

knowledge of concerned staff to do faster restoration of
troubles while working on line.
November 2013 A R Tupe

CAMTECH, GWALIOR Executive Director
PREFACE
Control System is the vital part of diesel electric locomotive.

Micro Processor based Control System version 2.0 has been
recently upgraded to version 3.0 with additional features.
Knowledge of new system and trouble shootings is necessary
to running/maintenance staff to ensure reliability and availability
of locomotives in sheds as well as on line.
This book contains trouble shootings on Micro Processor based

control system MEP 660 (Ver-3.0) fitted locomotives for Diesel
Loco Pilots. Loco pilots should understand the steps of trouble
shooting sequentially to save time during fault findings enroute.
The purpose of this book is to enhance knowledge and
competence of loco pilots in dealing with the problems of Diesel
locomotive on run. This trouble shooting guide contains the
description of MEP-660 (Ver-3.0) Micro processor system so
that Loco Pilots can easily understand the difference between
Version 2.0 & Version 3.0.
This book will be useful to the maintenance staff and loco
inspectors also for counselling running staff about MEP660
(Ver-3.0) Micro processor system.
It is clarified that this handbook does not supersede any
existing procedures and practices laid down in the maintenance
instructions issued by manufacturers or by RDSO/LKO.
Technological Upgradation and learning is a continuous
process. Hence feel free to write to us for any addition /
modification in this handbook or in case you have any
suggestion to improve the handbook. Your contribution in this
direction shall be highly appreciated.
November 2013 (K.P.Yadav)

CAMTECH GWALIOR Director/Mech
CORRECTION SLIPS
The correction slips to be issued in future for this handbook will
be numbered as follows:
ICAMTECH/M/GWL/TSG/VER3.0/1.0/. # XX date ---------------

Where “XX” is the serial number of the concerned correction
slip (starting from 01 onwards).
CORRECTION SLIPS ISSUED
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Contents
SNo. Description Page No.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Sub Assemblies removed from Version 2.0 3
1.2 Redesigned Sub Assemblies in Version 3.0 3
1.3 Sub assemblies added in Version 3.0 4
1.4 Modified Logics from Version 2.0 4
1.5 Additional Features in Version 3.0 7
1.6 Add –on Features to Version 3.0 19
1.7 MEP-660 Version 3.0 Specifications 22
2.0 Main Assemblies of Version 3.0 23
3.0 Description of DISPLAY UNIT Type- 26
MDS 739 ( Block Diagram)
3.1 Additional Features In display unit 29
4.0 Display Functions and Navigation 35
5.0 Fault Diagnostics 53
6.0 User Programmable parameters 55
7.0 Step wise Trouble Shooting Charts 59
8.0 Do’s and Don’ts 62
9.0 Trouble Shootings 64
Code Engine shuts down. Low water level and 64
1001 continuous alarm bell ringing
1002 Engine Shuts down with over speeding 66
1004 & LLOB Reset plunger tripped, Engine 67
1005
Shuts down
1006 Power cutting off with Hot Engine Alarm & 69
Engine Speed restricted to IDLE
1007 Engine Speed restricted to Idle due to 71
Power Ground
1008 Control Circuit Starting Ground Fault 73
coming & Engine not cranking.
1015 Loco over Speeding & not moving in 74
motoring
1018 Loco not responding to throttle, GF 75
contactor not picking
1019 CCM Failure indication coming 78
1029 Motoring prohibited, Dynamic prohibited 80
due to cranking contactor closed.
1061 Battery is not charging, Battery voltage is 82
low
1074 Loco is moving with Field shunting and 84
Motoring prohibited in parallel
combination.
1075 Field Shunting is prohibited 86
1140 Engine is not Cranking due to Cranking 89
contactor stuck up.
1153 VCD Applied Penalty Brake. Move Master 93
Controller Handle to IDLE and press
Reset to release Brake.
2000 No Battery charging, AG failed or AGFB or 94
MB1 tripped.
2029 Engine not cranking, when operator 96
attempts cranking while ‘Cranking
contactor stuck closed’
IRCAMTECH.M.GWL.TSG.VER 3.0. 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION:-The Microprocessor Based Locomotive

Control system MEP 660 continuously monitors operating
levels of various parameters like currents, voltages,
temperatures, pressures, RPMs etc. and status of all auxiliary
and main contacts of Contactors. The MEP 660 identifies any
abnormal working conditions of any equipment that can
indicate a fault in that equipment. A fault message, along with
any restriction applied due to the fault, is displayed on the
display unit for guiding the driver. The fault is recorded in the
error log along with date and time stamp. Ten data packs of
various locomotive parameters are recorded from 5 seconds
prior to the occurrence of fault, one pack of fault instant and
one pack of fault second to three seconds after the
occurrence of fault @ one data pack every second. These
data packs help the maintenance staff later for analysis of the
development of the faults and also helps to analyze
complicated faults.
ADVANTAGES OF MEP-660 version3.0

1. Switches, Breakers and Operational procedures are
same as conventional locomotive therefore easy
handling to drivers.
2. Trouble shooting activities by driver is simplified.
3. No reset of GR1, GR2 and GFOLR.These items are
not available. Reset procedure is simplified.
4. No need to maintain Timings specified in yellow zone
of Load Meter.MEP-660 automatically reduces the
excitation to safe zone, if timings are exceeded.
5. No need to regulate dynamic brake @ high speeds.
MEP-660 automatically restricts the Load meter to safe
zone, based on the loco speed.
6. No slackness of cards on run
7. Automatic isolation of open / short circuited Tr. motor.
MEP-660 automatically detects the open / short
circuited Tr. Motor and isolate it.
Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

8. More than one traction motor can be isolated as

against single Tr. Motor in conventional locos.
9. 2S-2P mode of operation in case of any Tr.Motor
isolation to provide more starting torque as against
direct parallel mode of operation in conventional loco.
10. Automatic reduction of transition speed in case of any
Tr. Motor isolation for quick acceleration as against no
transition in conventional loco.
11. Automatic power limitation based on TMs isolated and
mode of transition to safe guard Traction motors.
12. Detailed fault indications with audio visual warnings to
driver as against 10 to 15 LED indications.
13. No confusion to driver in case of wheel slip. Only
Mechanical wheel slip is indicated as wheel slip.
Electrical problems are also indicated as wheel slip in
the conventional loco. Driver has to identify the nature
of wheel slip Electrical / Mechanical.
14. In case of locked axle / pinion slip, system indicates
clearly which wheel is locked / pinion slip. Driver has to
identify the locked axle / pinion slip in conventional
locomotive.
15. Detailed LED indications on control unit to identify the
wiring / equipment faults. No such facility in
conventional loco.
Extra(New)Breakers:-
MPCB - Microprocessor circuit breaker (Keep Always ON)

PLPB - Pre lubrication Pump Breaker
NEEDS OF MBCS VERSION 3.0

In initial during year 2001 when MEP-660 prototype
was developed, 16-bit 87C196 micro controller was
selected to suit the existing MEP specifications. At that
time the number of I/O s has been provided in the

MEP-660 were 192 (Digital Input–80, Digital Outputs–

64, Analog inputs –32, Frequency inputs –16). After a
time a stage has come that all the Digital I/Os has
been exhausted but the requirements by customer was
increasing. In addition to the new Safety logic
requirements, data management was also increased.
Therefore the existing hardware is enhanced to scatter
the new increased I/Os with new philosophy of control.
1.1 SUB-ASSEMBLIES REMOVED FROM VER 2.0:

Unit Name Model No Qty
MCOS Unit MSP 707 01
1.2 REDESIGNED SUB-ASSEMBLIES IN MEP VER 3.0

UNIT NAME MODEL NO. QTY.
CONTROL UNIT MEP660 (Ver-3) 01
Control Cards MEPMCC,MEPDMC 01+01
Digital input cards MIDIP24 05+01
Digital output cards MILS16, MIHS16 02+01
Analog input cards MAIP10-x 03+01
Frequency input cards MIFIP16 01
Power supply cards MEPHPS 02
PWM card MEPPWM2 01
Memory Card MMC-16.It is the external 01
memory card(CFM)
DISPLAY UNIT MDS739 01

ADB MDB719 03+01
RDB MDB720 01
SPEED SENSOR (TM) T-818,T817 06

1.3 SUB-ASSEMBLIES ADDED IN MEP VER 3.0

UNIT NAME MODEL NO. QTY.
Intelligent Data logger MEPIDL 01
LRMS card (Optional) MEPRM 01

End On Train Telemetry (Optional) MEPEOT 01
Analog output card MAOP8 01
PRESSURE SENSOR – EWP MPS847 01

PIEZO BUZZER, 12V - 01
GRCO1 -- 2-POLE ASSEMBLY - 01
Fuel Oil level sensor (Optional) Type MFL 01
Digital Air Flow Sensor (Optional) 834 MAF
Type 01
Grid Blower Sensor (Optional) Radiator 834
Fan Speed Sensor (Optional)
1.4 MODIFIED LOGICS FROM VER.2

INTELLIGENT LOW IDLE FEATURE
Low IDLE feature is provided in Ver.2 to reduce the
engine RPM to 350.
• If the engine runs in IDLE for more than 05
minutes, & in MEP LOW IDLE Flag is enabled,
MEP energizes AV and DV digital outputs.
If the Governor supports this combination, the
Governor brings the engine RPM to 350.
However lube oil pressure is proportional to
engine RPM and in some locos, diesel engine is
getting shut down due to low lube oil pressure.
To avoid unnecessary line failures, the end user
fear to use this feature.

To overcome this unwanted engine shut down and

still get fuel economy Intelligent Low Idle Feature
has been introduced.
In this feature
• When Engine is running in IDLE for more than 5
minutes, Low IDLE flag is enabled and LOP is
more than 1.7Kg/cm² (User settable Parameter),
then only MEP goes into Low IDLE mode.
• MEP energizes AV and DV digital outputs and
MCBG brings the engine rpm to 350 rpm.
• During Low IDLE mode operation, if LOP is less
than 1.2 Kg/cm² (User settable), MEP
automatically revert back to IDLE mode.
• MEP de-energizes AV and DV digital output and
MCBG brings back engine RPM to 400 and the
lube oil pressure increases.
• LOW IDLE mode is linked to LOP value, engine
does not shut down due to low lube oil pressure.
So End user need not fear for unnecessary
shutdown while working in low IDLE mode.
There is sure of fuel savings with this feature.
FIRE ALERTER SYSTEM

In MEP-Ver.2 also this fire alerter system is
available. Due to lack of digital inputs, single input
has been connected to MEP. No identification
whether the fire is in lead loco or trail loco.
In Ver. 3, for Fire Alert system two digital inputs are
allotted to identify whether it is trail or lead loco.
The fire alerter provides two potential free contacts
which energizes digital inputs FAS FB and TL 11
(MU wire).
If both FAS FB and TL 11 are high, system display
a message “1073 - Fire occurred in loco. Check for
fire and extinguish fire. Restrictions: Engine
Shutdown”.

Along with message, power is cut off, engine is shut

down and VCDR relay is switched OFF to apply
brakes.
If TL 11 alone is high display shows the message
“2031 - Fire alarm occurred. Check loco thoroughly
and reset fault. Restrictions: Cranking prohibited”.
Along with message, power is cut off, engine is shut
down. Brake valve gets supply through TL20 wire.
PRE / POST LUBRICATION FEATURE

Pre Lubrication:
• Both the features are implemented in MEP-660
Ver.2 itself. With field experience, slight logics are
changed in Ver.3
• Pre Lubrication is avoided if the engine is re-
cranked within 30 minutes from the last shut down
time. This is because, sufficient lubrication film will
available within 30 minutes. If 30 minutes is lapsed,
engine cranks after pre lubrication.
• In case of any cranking restrictions, the same is
displayed before starting pre-lubrication.
• A countdown timer is shown on the display unit, to
indicate the time left for cranking.
• After completion of pre lubrication, display shows
“Pre lubrication completed and engine is ready for
cranking”.
• Engine cranks normally.
Post Lubrication
• In Ver.2 the Post lubrication is carried out only
when the engine shut down through STOP push
button.
• Where as in MEP Ver.3, post lubrication is carried
out for any type of engine shutdown.
• Post lubrication is for 5 minutes (user settable).
• During Post lubrication, display will shows a
message “Post lubrication ON. Keep breakers ON”.
IMPROVED LOGIC FOR FSC FAULT

DECLARATION:
In Ver 2.0, to know Field shunt contactors status,
only one digital input is allotted. Aux. Contacts of all
FS contactors are connected parallel.
During wheel slip at higher speeds, sometimes FSC
stuck open faults are declared even though
contacts are in good conditions.
• In Ver 2.0, these FSC faults frequently we will
find in WDM3D locos based on current
differences.
• To avoid the FSC faults frequent logging, loco
speed has been increased to 90 KMPH.
• So in Ver 3.0, 6 individual digital inputs are allotted
for individual field shunt contactors.
• FS contactor stuck open / stuck closed faults
are now declared based on the individual
contactor feedback signals and not based on
TM currents.
1.5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN VERSION 3.0

POWER SETTER
When locos work in Multiple Unit operation,
sometimes while hauling empty racks, all the locos
work in 4thor 5th notch on level and down gradients.
When the locomotives work below 7th notch, they
are not fuel efficient.
• If one of the loco is made working at 7th / 8th notch
and other locos to run at IDLE, this combination
may result in overall fuel efficiency.
This can be done either removing the MU cable or
keep ECS in IDLE position in rear locos. But this
can be done manually by driver which is
inconvenient to him & he may not bother to do.
Power setter is a feature to bring the rear locos to

IDLE without going to rear locos and removing the

MU cables.
Power Setter Enable Switch is provided like TE
Limit Switch. Normally this switch is in ‘Disable’
position.
When the driver wants single loco power, he will
simply keeps this switch in ‘Enable’ position.
Keeping this switch in ‘Enable’ position, Train Line
Wire TL1 is energized in all the locos.
With MU wire TL 1 status high and wire 16D is
OFF, the locomotive will work in IDLE mode only
even though throttle signals (TL15, TL12, TL7 and
TL3) are available.
So all the Rear locos work in IDLE, where as lead
loco work as per notch position. The driver can
work in higher notches and get fuel efficiency.
While this switch is in ‘Enable’ position, ‘Power
Setter Enabled’ message is displayed once in every
5 minutes.
However Dynamic brake works normally in all locos
and gets full control.
When driver wants both the locos power, he simply
keeps this switch in ‘Disable’ Position. All the locos
work normally.
EXTENDED DYNAMIC BRAKING FEATURE
The maximum Dynamic Braking effort in Alco
locomotives is in between 30 to 60 Kmph only.
Below 30 KMPH, the braking effort reduces since
the grid current reduces due to TM armatures
speed drops down.
In some steep gradient sections, the maximum
speed is only 30KMPH. So these locos does not
provide effective dynamic brake and pneumatic
brakes have to be used to control the loco speed.
To achieve higher braking effort in lower speeds
this feature is implemented in ALCO locomotives.

To increase grid current below 30 KMPH, either the

TM armature voltage has to be increased which is
not possible due to design characteristics of TM or
reduce the grid resistance by shorting certain
elements in the resistor elements.
At 21.5 Kmph (User settable) MEP energize
Extended Dynamic Brake Relay (EDBR) to provide
supply to 6 EDBC contactors.
These pneumatic contactors are connected across
certain portion of the grid resistors.
Energizing these 6 contactors, the effective grid
resistance is reduced to 0.1875Ω from 0.5 Ω.
As the resistance is smaller, the grid current
increases and results in higher braking effort at low
speeds.
To achieve single stage braking effort, 6 PCs has to
be provided in the locomotive.
It is possible to have two stage reduction of grid
resistance to provide effective dynamic brake even
below 25 KMPH.
RECTIFIER FUSE BLOWN PROTECTION

In power rectifiers, fuses are provided in series with
each diode.
In case of any diode short circuited, this fuse will
blowout and the diode is isolated from the circuit.
This fuse is a special type of fuse, having a micro
switch.
The micro switch is operated through a lever
whenever the fuse is blown out.
In Ver.2, the fuse blown status is not monitored by
MEP. Only LED indication is given to driver.
In Ver 3.0, one digital input is allotted for rectifier
fuse blown protection and is connected to wire No.
111 in rectifier panel.

When this input is HIGH, the system declares a

fault message “1066 – Rectifier fuse blown,
Restrictions: power limited to 4th notch”.
Along with the message engine rpm and power
both will be restricted to 4th notch.
Whenever wire no. 111 is low, system will declare
“1661- Rectifier fuse OK now”.
After fault recovery, engine rpm and power will
raise as per notch position.
.
POWER DE-RATION DURING POWER GROUND
In Ver.2 when the TANGI value is more than 0.4
Amps, MEP declares fault message ‘Power Circuit
Ground fault’
In Ver. 3 the notch power is de-rated if TANGI
current is more than 0.4 Amps and still permit the
loco to work with de-rated power.
This feature is very useful to avoid online failures
and to protect power circuit from further damages.
For every 0.1 Amp increment above 0.4 Amps of
TANGI current, 20% of that notch power is de-rated.
The display shows a message “2021 – Power
reduce due to power circuit ground”.
The de-ration continues up to TANGI value reaches
0.9 Amps (user settable) and thereafter system
declares a message “1007 - Power circuit ground
fault” along with engine Idling and Power cut off.
INTEGRATED SPEEDOMETER
In Ver 3.0 system, no need of external stand alone
speed recorder.
MEP 660 systems will generate an analog output
signal based on the calculated speed from TM
RPMs.
The same signal will be fed to external analog
meter to indicate the locomotive speed.

Even 3 TM speed sensors are declared faulty; the

speedometer indicates the loco speed without any
trouble.
TM SPEED SENSOR FAULTS IN STAND STILL

CONDITION:
• In Ver 2.0 ‘Speed sensor x faulty’ can be declared
while the loco is running only. Type of fault cannot
be identified.
• To be more clear in fault declaration, the TM speed
sensors are re-designed in MEP-660 Ver.3.
• With new design of TM speed sensor, it is possible
to detect TM speed sensor faults due to cable open
/ short even loco is in standstill position.
Normally the sensor output current at Loco
stand still is between 4 to 16 mA.
If the output current is out of range, the system
declares ‘Speed sensor X Faulty.’
• Any TM speed sensor faults related to air gap is
declared while the loco is moving only.
If current output signal is within range and rpm
is erratic / not showing, then it will declare
‘Speed Sensor x air gap fault.’
PROTECTION AGAINST WATER PUMP FAILURES

In case of water pump failed, at present in Ver.2,
there is no direct detection. Even though indirectly
can be identified, there is no protection except
power reduction.
In Ver.03, water pressure sensor is provided to
measure the outlet pressure of water pump.
MEP-660 continuously monitors this water pump
pressure along with LWS input and accordingly to
Table given below
(Ref- .Final Modification sheet No. MP. MOD .EC.
08.58.10 (Rev.- 01) Date : I8.02.11)

S.no WP EWT Sensor EOT Sensor Action Display and

Pr. and check for and Check for Fault
(kg/ rate of rise of Rate of rise of Logging
cm2) EWT>90°C EOT >100°C
at idle for 3 minutes for 3 minutes
1. ≥0.4 Healthy Healthy Normal Run -
2. ≥0.4 Faulty Healthy Normal Run EWT sensor

faulty
3. ≥0.4 Healthy Faulty Normal Run EOT sensor
faulty
4. ≥0.4 Faulty Faulty Normal Run. EVVT & EOT
Turn on R1 sensor
and R2 faulty*
5. <0.4# Healthy Healthy Normal Run Low water
pressure
6. <0.4# Faulty Healthy and Engine Shut Low Water
temp. ≥3 ºC down Level or
water pump
faulty & EWT
sensor faulty
7. <0.4# Faulty Healthy and Engine Shut Low Water

temp. <3 ºC down Level or
&LWS is low water pump
faulty & EWT
sensor faulty
8. <0.4# Faulty Healthy and Normal Run EWT sensor
temp. <3 ºC faulty
&LWS is high
9. <0.4# Healthy and Healthy Engine Shut Low Water
temp. ≥2ºC down Level or
water pump
faulty
10. <0.4# Healthy and Healthy & LWS Engine Shut Low Water
temp. <2ºC is low down Level or
water pump
faulty

11. <0.4# Healthy and Healthy & LWS Normal Run -

temp. <2ºC is high
12. <0.4# Healthy Faulty Engine Shut Low Water
down Level or
water pump
faulty & EOT
sensor faulty
13. <0.4# Faulty Faulty Engine Shut Low Water
down Level or
water pump
faulty & EOT
sensor faulty
14. <0.4# EWT ≥95ºC Healthy Engine Shut Low Water
down Level/ water
pump faulty
15. <0.4# Faulty/ EOT>111 ºC Engine Shut Low Water
Healthy down Level/ water
pump faulty
# Water pump pr. <O.4 kg/cm2 at idle for 20 sec.
* 'Hot engine' situation will not be declared, although water & lube oil
temp. may be high.
However, eventually engine will be shut down due to LLOP.
DATA DOWN LOADING TO PEN DRIVE

In Ver.2, data can be down loaded to PC/LAPTOP
only. It is not possible to down load the data to a
pen drive. It is difficult to down load data by an
officer who is foot plating.
In Ver.3, provision has been provided to down load
the data from the memory.
As soon as the pen drive is installed, the following
options are prompted to user for selection.
Event recorder Data
• Long Term
• Short Term
• Operators configuration

Faults only
Faults with FDP
INTERFACE WITH COMPUTER CONTROL BRAKING
Alco locomotives are so far equipped with IRAB
brake system which is analog type pneumatic
control.
Computerized Control Brake system is a new brake
system supplied by M/S Knorr Bremes in GM locos.
Lot of failsafe features are available with CCB and
Railway wants to adopt the same brake system in
Alco locomotives.
With adoption of CCB in Alco locomotives, the
following brake related equipments are removed.
• Complete Brake panel is replaced with CCB.
• AFL P1 | Equalizing pressure signal from CCB
• AFL P2 | BP pressure signal from CCB
o Whenever Emergency Brake signal is
received from CCB or based on EP & BP
pressures, Auto flasher lights are switched ON.
• BP, BCP pressure sensors. Signals are taken
from CCB.
• BKIV valve
• Foot pedal Switch.
• VCD Valve – Penalty brake signal is
communicated to CCB
CCB is connected to the MEP system via RS 485
communication.
If any fault in CCB, the same will be indicated in
MEP 660 Display unit and it will apply brakes.
In MEP system, only fault message will appear but
there is no controlling in CCB related issues.
CCB provides potential free contacts PCR which is
equivalent to PCS. Whenever CCB requires power
cut off, these contacts are operated.

Whenever MEP wants brake application, the brake

signal is communicated to CCB and the brakes are
applied by CCB through Display unit Air brake self
test can be conducted.
There are 4 wires going to CCB and one RS485
communication cable.
CCB CONNECTIONS
BLENDED BRAKING SYSTEM

So far with IRAB brake system on Alco locomotives
there is no provision to use both dynamic brake and
pneumatic brakes simultaneously.
With computerized brake system it is possible to
use combination of pneumatic brake and dyn brake.
Pneumatic brakes are substituted to the extent
possible by dynamic brake to reduce wheel wear
and cool running of wheels.

In CCB fitted locomotives, Blended Brake switch is

proved to enable / disable this feature by driver.
Blended brake is possible only on lead locomotives.
CCB does not permit Blended brake on Trail locos.
When the BB switch is ON, loco is in coasting and
the driver applies brakes through A9,
• Initially all the brake effort is set by CCB through
pneumatic brake only.
• CCB set the brake call pressure information
equivalent to BCP pressure which is
proportional to A9 handle position.
• MEP enables dynamic braking and then enables
blended brake active bit. In turn CCB enables
blended brake active bit. Now both the systems
are ready to use blended brake.
• Once the blended brake active bit is enabled by
CCB in its communication, MEP dynamically
calculates braking effort provided by dynamic
brake and pneumatic brake.
• MEP subtracts the braking effort available from
dynamic brake from the total braking effort
derived from requested brake call pressure to
arrive at brake cylinder pressure.
• MEP communicates this pressure to CCB as
Brake cylinder pressure request.
• CCB adjusts the loco brake cylinder pressure
accordingly as long as blended brake active
bit is exchanged mutually.
The above cycle repeats once the driver
changes A9 handle position.
CCB communicates automatic brake
pressure (Applied feedback).
• Over a period of time dynamic brake effort will
substitute for most or all of the locomotive’s
pneumatic brake effort. CCB will maintain
minimum brake cylinder pressure.
• As the dynamic brake effort reduces at lower

speeds, MEP continuously calculates the
braking effort available through dynamic brake,
and accordingly adjust the brake cylinder
pressure request.
• CCB disable the blended brake active bit under
the following:
CCB is set as trail loco.
Emergency brake is initiated.
Dynamic brake is activated by driver.
Bail-Off request by driver.


1.6 ADD-ON FEATURES TO VERSION.3

Loco Remote Monitoring System (LRMS):(Optional)
In Ver. 2, There is one standalone unit which is

having GSM / CDMA chip sets, it will collect the
data for every 1 minute from locomotive and will
be placed in server which is placed at our Head
Quarters.
In Ver. 3, the standalone unit has become into
an add on card with all the necessary hardware.
By using this feature, locomotive position, health
condition, fault data pack, event recording etc,.
can be monitored remotely.
Whenever we want to track the locomotive, we
have to connect thru web site (www.loconet.in).
Thru internet, data can be monitored remotely
and same can be downloaded.
Fuel Oil measurement: (Optional)
A fuel oil level measuring sensor is added to the
fuel tank.
Along with this sensor, ADB4 is also included.
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rovides an analog current signal 4 to 20
milliamps proportional to fuel oil level available
in the tank.

The sensor requires to be calibrated after

installation because the fuel tank capacity and
size changes from loco to loco.
Fuel level will be indicated in IDLE screen.
Digital Air Flow measurement: (Optional)
This sensor is
same as air flow
measuring valve in
the existing IRAB
system.
The sensor is a
venturi meter type
connected in the
BP circuit between
MR and C2 Relay
valve.
The venturi effect
causes pressure
difference between
input and output of
the meter. The
pressure difference
is proportional to
rate of air flow.
It measures the rate of air flow from MR to maintain
required BP pressure.
The rate is converted into LPMs and is indicated to
the driver.
TFT Display in both the control stands
TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD display unit is a

customer requirement.
All the existing analog gauges will be replaced with
single TFT display.

Two Such displays will be provided one in each

control stand.
In MEP 660 Ver. 3, required information is
communicated via RS 485 communication to both
the TFT screens. Dedicated communication
provision is made in the Ver 3.0
End of Train Telemetry (EOTT): (Optional)
This is an add on feature which is Under
development.
There will be a signaling unit fitted at the last
coach/wagon which communicates with main unit
provided in driver cab.
This EOT communicates its existence and BP
pressure at the last vehicle.
This unit helps faster reorganization during train
parting because communication will be lost.
If the driver wants fast brake application, he can do
so though a switch. The EOT unit vents the BP
from the last coach also in proportionate to BP
pressure available in the locomotive.
• Later on we can remove the Guard coach,
wherever this feature is installed in locomotive.

1.7 MEP-660 VERSION 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware Version 2.0 Version 3.0 Expandable

Digital Inputs 80 (16/card –5 120 (24/Card-5 Cards) Up to 144
cards)
Digital Outputs 48 (16/card-3 48 (16/card-3 Cards) Up to 64

Cards)
Analog inputs 32 (8/card-4 30 (10/card-3 Cards) Up to 40

Cards)
Analog outputs 4 (LM,LOP, 8 (LM, SPM, FOP, 02 spare

BAP, FOP) LOP, BAP, ACPC) channels
PWM outputs 2 2 6
External Memory 8MB 16MB
Internal Memory 8MB 32MB
Communication ports RS485-MCBG, RS485 – Display

Display (Dual),MCBG,
RS232- Config., CCB,RS232 – ODL,
Data log. Print
USB – Data USB–Pen Drive,
down load Config. IDL Config.,
Pen drive (IDL)

2.0 MAIN ASSEMBLIES OF VERSION 3.0

CONTROL UNIT-V3
This is the main
control
equipment in the
Microprocessor
control system.
Locomotive is
interfaced
through
connectors and
they are unique.
These are bayonet type as against circular
threaded type in V2.
Internal wiring of these connectors to the back
plane is eliminated as compared to Version 2
Control unit.
The control unit is totally no wire system.
The total control system is functionally divided into
different modules.
These modules are dust proof and plug in type
cards for easy replacement.
• Control cards 3
• Digital Input cards 5+1Spare

• Digital Output cards 3+1 Spare

• Analog input cards 3+1 Spare
• Analog output card 1
• Frequency input card 1
• PWM control card 1
• Power supply card 2
• Spare (MEPRM) 1
• Spare (EOTT) 1
• Spare 2
Within the control unit, air turbulence is created
through fans for efficient heat dissipation.
These fans are mounted in the fan assembly and
are fitted on top of the Control unit.
Supply to these fans is connected from RDB unit
through a connector.
Failure of these fans will cause a fault log.
Loco works normally without any restrictions.
External Memory Box

• Additional connectors are accommodated for

present and future up gradations like LRMS, DPC,
TFT display etc.
Card slots have been increased to 26 as against 19
to accommodate additional present and future
requirements.
Pen drive slots have been provided for data down
loading.

3.0 Description of DISPLAY UNIT TYPE – MDS 739 ( Block

Diagram)


DISPLAY UNIT TYPE – MDS 739
Display unit MEP

Display unit is the main interface between the user and
the equipment. The display has been changed to 256
X 64 pixel graphical VFD as against Alphanumeric
VFD in Ver 2. All the external connectors are changed
to bayonet type for easy and quick connections. The
buzzer has been brought outside the display unit. The
graphical display is configured for 6linesx40
characters. Top five lines are used for data display
and the bottom most line is used to indicate the
commands for function keys. In addition to the number
and navigation keys, 4 function keys F1, F2, F3 and F4
are available on top portion of the keypad. Action for
these keys changes from screen to screen and is
indicated against each key on the display screen.

3.1 ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN DISPLAY UNIT

New Test Modes: In addition to Ver.2 test facilities, in
Ver.3 few more test facilities are added for easy
maintenance. They are:
• Meters Test
• Load Meter
• Speed Meter
• PWM Test
• EPWM
• APWM
• Radiator Fan Test
• Transition Test
• AEB Test
• Air Brake Test
• Fuel Oil Level calibration test (Optional)
• Blended Brake Test
• Load test and self load test
• Auto test for relays
• Manual test for input and output test.
TM cut out / cut in through Display
• In Ver.2, MCOS switches are available to isolate
a defective traction motor.
• In Ver.3, MCOS switches are not available, the
same function can execute through Display unit.
• Main Menu
• 4 TM cut out
TM status screen is displayed.
Change / F3 TM1 is highlighted. Use
arrow keys to select TM
Cut out / F3 to change the status.
Configuration through Display Unit
As per user requirement, some of the parameters are
given access to configure through Display.
• Date & Time
• Loco Information

• Loco No.
• Loco Type
• Home shed
• T.A. Type
• T.M.Type
• Wheel Diameters
• 8Th notch Limits
• T.A. Voltage limit
• T.A. Current limit
• GHP limit
• AG Voltage limit
• ETS Settings:
• TS1
• TS2
• ETS1
• ETS2
• Load Meter calibration
• Speed Meter calibration
• Loco speed limit
Fault Data Pack through Display Unit
• In Ver.3 the fault data pack can be viewed
through Display. There is no need to down load
the data to LAPTOP/PC.
This can be selected through menu / submenu:
• View Active Faults
• Faults History
Faults repetition
History / F4
Data pack / F4
User defined Display screens
• In Ver. 2 Display unit, all the parameters are
grouped into a pre-defined screen formats,
which cannot be changed.

•In Ver. 3 Display unit, user can define a screen

format with his selected parameters like in GM
locomotives.
• Either using Display configuration software or
through display one can select the required
parameters and define the screen.
• Up to 8 such user screens can be defined.
Maintenance mode with password
• In Ver. 2, faults which are generated during loco
testing and schedule attention are also logged in
the fault data pack.
• Actually these faults are not necessary to log in
memory
• During fault analysis, it is very difficult to
understand weather these faults are real or
logged during testing by maintenance staff.
• Unnecessarily logging of these faults creating
confusion and occupying memory also.
• In Ver. 3, to avoid such confusion and
unnecessary memory occupation, ‘Maintenance
mode’ option has been provided.
• During schedule attention, the staff has to select
this ‘Maintenance Mode’ and perform regular
testing.
• During this maintenance mode any faults
generated does not log in to memory but will be
displayed on display for information to operator.
• Operator should come out of this mode
manually after testing.
• Otherwise also the system automatically comes
out if loco speed is > 3 kmph.
Loco operation soft keys
• Some digital input channel failure is causing a
line failure of the locomotive.

•There is no fault tolerance for these digital input

channel failures in Ver.2.
• In order to avoid On-line failures due to some
digital input channel failure and clearly identify
that the problem is with hardware, self check
routine for digital input channels is provided in
MEP-660 Ver.3.
• MEPMCC card checks the health status of
these channels at regular intervals of128 m.sec.
• If any channel is found defective:
• System logs a fault that particular digital
input is defective.
• If alternate logic is available, the system
allows normal operation of loco.
• Where alternate logic is not available,
system permits loco with some restrictions.
• Where user selection is essential for that
input, soft keys are provided through display
to toggle the status of that input in the
software.
• The following are the digital input channels
where soft keys are provided:
START, STOP, ECS, VCD Reset., AFL
Reset, TE Limit SW.
• Display shows the soft key screen automatically.
Fault History
• In Ver. 3, through display unit we can analyze
the fault data pack.
• Under ‘Faults’ option,
• ‘Faults History’ sub menu.
Faults Repetition:
How many times each fault is
repeated is indicated. Data pack can
also be seen for that fault.
Faults Since date:

Faults within period can be selected.

All Faults:
All the faults in the memory can be
viewed.
Monthly mileage data
• So far in Ver. 2, cumulative parameters are
recorded and can be seen notch wise
cumulative figures through display.
• EKMS, Distance, Time, GHP.
• But in Ver. 3, these parameters can be viewed
month wise & notch wise.
• This feature is very helpful in calculating the fuel
economy.
• Under ‘Collective Data’ option
• ‘Monthly data’ submenu given.
‘Monthly mileage data’ option is available.
In that screen, Month wise distance in
kilometers will displayed.
In the bottom right, PRINT option is
available to take a snap shot print to
PC / Laptop.
DATA RECORDING
Steady State Information Pack:
When locomotive is working in 7th / 8th notch
continuously for 3 minutes, the system log a record
in steady state pack, to know loco performance in
higher notches.
• The following Parameters are recorded in
this pack--Date, Time, Eng.RPM, LOP, BAP,
FOP, EWT, EOT, TAV, TAAI, GHP, loco No.,
Notch, BATI.
• After 30 minutes again it will log a pack, when
working in 7th/8th notch continuously for 3
minutes.

•This steady state information pack will be

logged only in internal memory.
• Latest 4800 records will be available in internal
memory.
90 sec fault data pack for selected critical faults:
• In Ver. 2, only 8 sec data pack is available for all
faults.
• 5 sec. Data Prior to fault declaration, fault
declaration sec. and 2 sec. Data after fault
declaration.
• It is very difficult to know the actual status at the
time of fault occurrence.
• In Ver. 3, for clarity and better analysis, 90 sec
data pack is available for selected faults. For all
other faults 10 seconds data pack is available.
• 60 sec. Data prior to Fault declaration, Fault
declaration second, fault instantaneous data
and 30 sec. Data after fault declaration.
• 5 sec. Data prior to fault declaration, Fault
sec. Data, fault instantaneous data and 3
sec. Data after fault declaration is available
for other faults.
• Any fault can be added or deleted from 90 sec.
Data pack.
• Latest 700 records will be available with 90 sec
data pack.
• In the fault analysis software while viewing
fault data pack, optional buttons 90sec /
10sec appear for selected faults only to
view 90 sec. Data pack.

4.0 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS & NAVIGATION

MAIN MENU
The main menu is accessed by pressing
Main Menu Key on the key board. All the
display options pertaining to loco
maintenance are listed under this main menu. There
are 8 sub options defined under main menu. These 8
options are divided into 02 screens as shown below.
The first PAGE 1/2 of Main Menu has the 4 options:
1.Faults, 2.Display, 3.Maintenance Mode 4. TM Cutout
SCREEN 1
The user can press F2 key to go to the Next screen, F3

key to select a particular choice of menu and F4 key to
Exit from the screen.
SCREEN 2
To go to PAGE 2/2 of main menu, press 'F2" key on
screen 1/2 of main menu.
The screen has next 4 sub options: 5. Loco Operation,

6.Collective Data, 7.Settings, 8. System Information

On this screen "F1" key changes to screen 1/2.

Pressing "F4" key the screen goes to default screen.
To select any sub option on these two screens, place
the cursor against the required option using up/down
arrow keys and then press "Enter" key or "F3"key.
Immediately the menu screen changes to the sub
menu of the option selected.
FAULTS
This Fault menu
option provides the
user the facility to
view active faults, Faults Sub Menu
clear active faults, and also list the logged faults in
required sorted order. User can go to 'FAULTS' sub
menu simply by pressing 'Main Menu' key on the key
board. The display shows screen 1/2 of main menu
options. On this screen press "1" key or "F3" key or
"Enter" key to select 'FAULTS' menu. The Faults
screen is displayed on pressing the soft key 1, as
shown in Fig. The User can select the option of his
choice by pressing F3 Key.
VIEW ACTIVE FAULTS

The screen for
'View Active
Faults' is shown
in Fig The details regarding the Active Faults is seen
in this screen.

Registered fault, if any are displayed. User can

navigate through the faults using down arrow key until
'No more faults logged' message is displayed. Press
'MENU' key to select 'Exit' option.
CLEAR ACTIVE FAULTS
The screen for
'Clear Active
Faults' is in Fig.
Message is displayed with "CLEAR" option against F4.

After noting down the faults, to clear fault Press 'F4'
key and down arrow key to see next fault. Based on
the severity of the fault, if pass code is prompted, enter
the pass code to clear the fault, otherwise the fault gets
cleared and next logged fault is displayed. Continue
the above till all faults are cleared. Press 'MENU' key
to select exit option. The user can go to the Previous
screen by pressing F1 Key. After pressing the F4 Key,
the password for clearing the High Level Faults has to
be entered as shown in the Fig. given below

The Active Faults are cleared after entering the

password. After pressing F3 Key, the screen with
cleared Active Faults is displayed as given below.
FAULTS HISTORY
The screen
for 'Faults
History' is as
given below.
The screen for Faults History displays information on

Faults Repetition, Faults since Date and All Faults. The
user can select F1 Key to go to the previous screen, F3
Key to select the option of his choice and F4 Key to exit .
FAULTS REPETITION
The
screen for 'Faults Repetition' is as given below.

Fault is indicated with the frequency with 'History' option
against F4. By selecting 'History' through 'Data pack'
option we can see the individual sec. Data packs by
using scroll key.
On pressing F4 Key, the screen appears as in Fig
FAULTS SINCE DATE

The screen for 'Faults Since Date' is in Fig. .
By entering particular date and time, the specified
range of faults only can see through this option.

The user can go to the previous screen by pressing F1

Key and Exit from this screen by pressing 'F4.
ALL FAULTS SCREEN
The 'All Faults Screen' is shown in Fig..

All faults data packs can see through this option.
On pressing F4 Key, the screen displaying the Fault

Data pack appears as shown in Fig
.
More screens on the same level are displayed on
pressing F2 Key. These screens are shown in Figs.

If the user presses F3 Key and selects any of the

above shown Fault Data Packs, then the screen as
shown in Fig. appears.
The Previous and Next screens can be viewed by

pressing F2 and F3 Key.
DISPLA Y SCREENS
The next option under
the "MAIN MENU" is
"DISPLAY". The

display screens are shown in Figures given below.

The”DISPLAY" sub menu can be selected from the
screen 1/2 of Main Menu. Press "2" key or down arrow
key once followed by "F3" key or "Enter" key. This
screen displays the screens such as Excitation,
Auxiliary, Wheel Slip, Mixed, Driver, MCBG Status,
Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs. The User can- select
the option of his choice by pressing F3 Key.
SCREEN 1
For going to the next screen, F2 has to be pressed.

User can press F4 Key to exit from the screen.
SCREEN 2
The User can select the option of his choice by

pressing F3 Key. For going to the next screen, F2 has
to be pressed. Similarly, F1 should be pressed for
going to the previous screen. User can press F4 Key to
exit from the screen.

SCREEN 3
The User can select the option by pressing F3 Key. F1

should be pressed for going to the previous screen.
User can press F4 Key to exit from the screen.
DISPLAY MENU SUB SCREENS
EXCITATION SCREEN
The 'Excitation Screen' is shown in Fig given below.
The user can go to the previous screen by using F1

Key or Print the Screen by using F4 Key.
AUXILIARY SCREEN
The 'Auxiliary Screen' is displayed below.


Key or Print the Screen by using F4 Key. .
WHEEL SLIP SCREEN
The 'Wheel Slip Screen' is displayed below.

Key or Print the Screen, by using F4 Key.
MIXED SCREEN
The 'Mixed Screen' is shown in Fig.


DRIVER SCREEN
The 'Driver Screen' is displayed by three different

screens which are shown in Figures as given below.
The driver's display mode is same as the default
display. Various parameters that are displayed in this
option _re Notch, Engine RPM, KMPH, TA Amps, TA
Volts, Gross HP, BA Amps, AG Volts, Engine Temp,
TM Amps, TM field Amps, Brake KW, TM Armature
Amps, BKCP Lube Oil Temp, Gross HP, BA Amps, BA
Volts, LOP. These parameters are distributed into
three display modes. 1. IDLE 2. Motoring 3. Braking
The MEP-660 automatically changes the display to the
corresponding mode based on the master handle
position.
Idle Screen
The user can go to the previous screen by using F1.


Motoring Screen

Dynamic Brake Screen

MCBG STATUS SCREEN
The 'MCBG Status Screen' is as in Fig. given below


DIGITAL INPUTS
The 03 'Digital Inputs Screen' are as Fig. given below.

These screens display the Digital Inputs 00 to 143.
This option is very useful to find out the status of any
digital input in the locomotive. This display helps in
finding out the wiring mistakes I the device mistakes.
There are 144 digital input channels provided in MEP-
660 Ver. 3. The status of these channels is distributed
to 10 screens accommodating 15 channels in each
screen. For easy navigation a sub menu is displayed
indicating the digital input channel groups.
Screen 1
This screen displays Digital Inputs DIOO to DI59. The

user can select F1 Key to go to the previous screen
and F2 Key to go to the next screen. To select the

choice of Digital Inputs, the user has to press F3 Key.
F4 Key has to be pressed to exit from this screen.
Screen 2
This screen displays Digital Inputs DI60 to DI119. The

user can select F1 Key to go to the previous screen
and F2 Key to go to the next screen. To select the
choice of Digital Inputs, the user has to press F3 Key.
F4 Key has to be pressed to exit from this screen.
Screen 3
This screen displays Digital Inputs DI120 to DI143. The

user can select F1Key to go to the previous screen. To
select the choice of Digital Inputs, the user has to
press F3 Key. F4 Key has to be pressed to exit.
If user selects any of the Digital Inputs, then the
parameter screen appears and on selecting the first
option the following screen appears and in that if F3 is

pressed, then the screen appearing is same as

selecting Option 2, that is, the screens are inter
related. So by selecting F3, all the Digital Inputs
screens can be seen as shown in Figures as below.
If F3 is pressed again, then the screen' for option 3 is

displayed. This way all the Digital Input screens can be
seen by pressing F3 key.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
The 02 'Digital Outputs Screen' are as below. These

screens display the Digital Outputs DOOO to DO63.
This option is very useful to find out the status of any
digital output channel. There are 64 digital output
channels provided in Ver.3. All the digital output
channels are divided into groups and each group

contains 15 channels. For easy navigation a sub menu

is displayed indicating the digital output channel
groups.
Screen 1
This screen displays Digital Outputs DOOO to DO59.

The user can select F1 Key to go to the previous
screen and F2 Key to go to the next screen. To select
the choice of Digital Outputs, the user has to press F3
Key. F4 Key has to be pressed to exit from this screen.
Screen 2
This screen displays Digital Outputs DOOO to DO63.
The user can select F1 Key to go to the previous
screen. To select the choice of Digital Outputs, the
user has to press F3 Key. F4 Key has to be pressed to
exit from this screen.
If user selects any of the Digital Outputs, then the

parameter screen appears and on selecting the first
option the following screen appears and in that if F3 is

pressed, then the screen appearing is same as

selecting Option 2, that is, the screens are inter
related. So by selecting F3, all the Digital Outputs
screens can be seen, as shown in Figs given below.
HP STATUS
The 'HP Status Screen' is shown as given below.

CCB SCREEN
When the loco is equipped with computerized

controlled brake system, the parameters related to
CCB are collected and displayed in MEP display for
user interface. There are two screens which can be
selected to monitor. The 'CCB Screens' are as below.

5.0 FAULT DIAGNOSTICS

The Microprocessor Control System is built with an
online fault diagnostic system. The system
continuously monitors operating levels of parameters
of various equipment on loco like currents, voltages,
temperatures, pressures, RPMs etc. and identifies any
abnormal conditions of working of any equipment,
indicating a fault in that equipment
At present about 320 numbers of various faults are
identified. On identification of any fault, an appropriate
control action is taken instantly by the system to avoid
damage to traction equipment.
A fault message, along with any restriction applied due
to the fault, is displayed on the display unit for the
convenience of the driver.
The faults are classified into three levels such as high,
medium and low priority, based on the severity of the
effect of the fault on locomotive operation.
The faults, which lead to engine shut down, prohibition
of motoring and dynamic braking etc. are high priority
faults. The faults leading to reducing power of
locomotive, the faults resulting in cutting out of traction
motor are also in high priority. All these faults are
treated as, high priority faults. The alarm gong (ALG)
and the display buzzer are energized either
continuously or for 30 second in case of these faults.
The driver can silence ALG and buzzer by pressing the
acknowledge switch provided on the display unit. Even
otherwise, in case of most of these faults, the ALG and
buzzer gets switch OFF automatically after 30 secs.
The faults resulting in reduction of power, prohibition of
dynamic braking, prohibition of battery charging etc.
are treated as medium priority faults. In these cases,
the ALG is energized for 5 seconds and the display of
fault message and buzzer continues for 15 seconds.

The faults for which fault tolerance is built in the

system and other faults are treated as low priority
faults. In these cases, ALG do not energize but the
fault message is displayed and the buzzer to the
display unit is energized for 15 seconds.
For any fault, it is possible to manually clear the fault
through the display unit, after attending to it. By
pressing the "MENU" key one should select "Faults"
menu. After selecting the 'Faults' menu, the sub-menu
option "Clear Active Faults" should be selected from
the sub-menu options. Now the operating /
maintenance staff can navigate through the active
faults at that point of time, which are displayed one by
one based on their priority,
Three levels of access are defined to clear these faults.
Access level-1: By pressing the 'CLEAR' (F4 function
key), the fault displayed on the display unit can be
cleared after noting down and attention to the fault. If
the displayed fault is an access level-1 fault, the
system clears the fault immediately and informs the
same on the display unit. Simultaneously the system
removes any restrictions imposed on loco operations
due to that fault and the next fault message as per the
priority is displayed. The operator has to press once
again 'CLEAR' (F4 function key) to clear the fault
displayed on the display. Likewise the driver or
operator can clear all the access level-1 faults.
Access Level-2: Level-2 faults are meant for clearing
only by maintenance staff of the locomotive shed. After
the pass code is validated, the system prompts for
confirmation asking the user to Press 'OK' (F4 function)
key against each such fault before clearing the fault.
Access Level-3: Very few faults are identified as very
critical which require through inspection / attention on
the control system and as well as on loco. Access to
clear these faults is' given to those people who have
deep knowledge of the locomotive and as well as

microprocessor control system..
In MEP Version 3 user can download internal memory
and external memory from USB. At any time, any of
these files thus down loaded, can be viewed by the
user by the Open File Option from file menu. User can
select a file and its path and then click Open to open
that file. Select the data file and click Open. Only one
file can be opened at any given point of time. Once the
file is selected all the faults logged are displayed in
tabular form along with date and time of occurrence of
fault, error code, and full description of fault. There
could be data files relating to many Loco numbers. For
opening a data file of a particular loco from the list of all
locos, user can enter the desired loco number in the
text box. The data files related to that particular loco
number then gets sorted out. User can choose the
desired file and then click Open to open that particular
file. To view the Fault Data Pack of a particular error,
double click on that particular error or click on Fault
Data Pack button all the 10/90 seconds data packs are
displayed in a table.
6.0 USER PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETE RS

The Microprocessor Control System MEP 660 is
designed as a very flexible control system. It can be
configured for various types of traction equipment on
the loco and various types of locomotives also. The
user himself can do these configuration settings. For
this purpose, a special software is developed, which
can be loaded on any PC/LAPTOP/NOTE
BOOK/Display Unit. A connector is provided on the
MEP 660 system for USB communication with PC for
this purpose. The other end of the cable should be
connected to the USB port of any PC. The
configuration software is very user friendly, being

WINDOWS based and menu driven. Even a new user

can also learn to use this software very quickly and
with ease.
All the parameters that can be programmed by user
are divided into number of functional groups, which can
be selected from the menu. For example, if the HP limit
group is selected HP limits for each notch is displayed.
For each parameter the present set value, unit,
minimum and maximum permitted, values, and default
values are displayed. Hence the user need not refer to
any other literature to use the system. After setting the
parameters to the required level, by a mouse click on
the "Send" button on the screen or pressing AL T +'S"
key, the new values are transmitted to the MEP 660
system. By a mouse click on the "Read config" button
on the screen or pressing AL T+'R" key user can verify
that system has accepted the correct values. These
parameter changes can be done online when the
engine is running or even when the loco is moving. The
system automatically takes care of proper
implementation. Some of the parameter groups
available are listed below:
• HP limit for each notch
• Alternator current limit for each notch
• Alternator voltage limit for each notch
• Traction alternator current Vs. efficiency table for
8th notch in steps of 250 Amps
• Traction alternator current Vs. efficiency table for
5th notch in steps of 250 Amps
• Dynamic braking parameters
• Excitation limits of various traction equipment
• Notch wise engine speeds
• Engine temperature levels for different controls
• Transition speeds
• Power ratings of auxiliary equipment

• Auxiliary generator control

• Wheel diameters
• HP Factors
• Transition Settings through flag selection
• Excitation propulsion through flag selection
• Miscellaneous settings like Engine Speed limit,
Loco Speed limit, TDR OFF delay time, TA Field
Resistance, Total TMS etc.
DATA LOGGING
The MEP 660 system provides continuous data logging
of the following parameters at the rate of once in every
10 minutes. The parameters are:
• Notch Position
• Battery Voltage
• Lube Oil pressure
• Booster Air Pressure
• Fuel Oil Pressure
• Loco speed
• Engine Water Temperature
• Engine Oil Temperature
• Battery Charging/Discharging Current.
• Engine Temperature
• Main Reservoir Pressure
• Brake Pipe Pressure
• Traction Alternator Voltage
• Traction Alternator Armature Current .
• Power Ground Leakage Current
• Gross Horse power
• VCD status
This data can be down loaded in to a Note Book PC by
connecting the serial port of the same, through a cable,
to the connector provided on MEP 660 system for this
purpose. The menu driven software loaded on the note
book PC does the job by selecting RDL. The data

downloaded is automatically saved in a file, with the file

name allotted by the system. At any time, any of these
files thus downloaded, can be viewed by the user, by
selecting the "Data Log" option in "View Data" pull
down menu, and selecting the required file from a list
of available files, which are displayed by their name
along with the date and time stamp, of downloading.
The MEP 660 system also provides cumulative
information of locomotive duty cycle, total KW
generated, Kilo Meters traveled and number of
operating hours etc. This data can be viewed on
Trip/Monthly schedules or Cumulative basis.
Real time Data monitoring is possible on a PC while
the loco is running. The selected parameters can be
viewed either in graphical or in a tabular form. This
type of monitoring helps in identifying the faults online.

7.0 STEP WISE TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

IDLE SCREEN
FAULTS
View Active Faults
Clear Active Faults
FAULTS HISTORY
DISPLAY
EXCITATION
AUXILIARY
WHEEL SLIP
MIXED
MCBG STATUS
DIGITAL INPUT
H P STATUS
USER DEFINED
CCB SCREEN
MAINTENANCE MODE
PASSWARD TEST MODE

PASSWARD OK
TM CUTOUT
TM SCREEN
LOCO OPERATION
START
ECS RUN
STOP
VCD RESET
AFL RESET
TE LIMIT SWITCH
COLLECTIVE DATA
LIFE TIME DATA
TRIP DATA
STOPMONTHY DATA
RESET TRIP DATA
COLLECTIVE DATA
LIFE TIME DATA
TRIP DATA

SETTING
PASSWARD SETTING
PASSWARD OK SETTING
SYSTEM INFORMATION
CREW MENU
DRIVER ID CHANGE
TRAIN NAME
SECTION NAME
TRAIN LOAD
CREW MASSAGE
HELP
HELP 1
HELP 2
HELP 3

8.0 DOS AND DON’TS

DOS DON’TS
1. Keep always TE Limit 1. Do not keep TE Limit switch

switch in ‘Normal’ in ‘Limit’ position
position unless and until unnecessarily when not
required. required.
2. Make a habit to check 2. Do not start the loco without
position of these TE Limit ensuring the Motor status in
andMotorCUTOUT/CUTIN Display
status in Display while 3. Do not crank the engine with
taking overcharge. MCB1 & MCB2 in ON
3. Switch OFF Circuit position. Otherwise penalty
breakers MCB1 and brakes are applied if BCP is
MCB2 on control desks not build up within 94
while cranking. seconds.
4. Press start button till 4. Do not release the start

cranking contactors picks button in between.
up. (more than 60 sec. if Otherwise the time starts
pre lube feature is again.
available.)
5. Switch ON circuit breaker 5. Do not switch OFF Circuit
CEB within 30 minutes breaker CEB and then do
while checking lube oil complete loco checking.
level.
6. Switch OFF circuit 6. Do not keep MCB1 & MCB2 in
breakers MCB1 & MCB2 ON position in rear
in case of Rear locomotive. Otherwise load
Locomotive to avoid VCD meter does not respond in
function. rear loco.
7. Keep EPG cutout Switch 7. Do not keep the EPG cutout
in OFF position in trail / switch in ON position in rear /
dead locos. dead locos. Otherwise MR
pressure reduces.
8. Apply loco brakes 8. Do not release loco brakes

through SA9 and ensure while loco is stabled.

BCP is more than Otherwise VCD apply penalty
2Kg./Sq.Cm. while loco is brakes.
stabled
9. During continuous wheel 9. Do not reduce notch for
slip and total power momentary wheel slip and
reduction, act as in the loco is moving.
case of wheel slip with 10. Do not reduce notch for the
conventional Locos. message ‘TM# Excess
10. Apply brakes and do fast Current’ while the loco is
pumping on 8th notch if moving unless and until
loco stalled with message warranted by railroad signals.
‘TM # Excess current’.
11. Apply loco brakes when 11. Do not release brakes till the
total power is reduced at locomotive is ready to move.
95 deg. Centigrade to (@ 90 deg. Centigrade of
avoid roll back. engine temperature.)
12. Press VCD Reset when 12. Do not isolate VCD magnet
the VCD Lamp blinks valve cutout cock unless
and until the valve is
leaking.
13. Reset penalty brakes only 13. Do not try to reset penalty
when brakes if
1.Loco speed is zero and 1. Loco is moving, or
2.Throttle is in IDLE and 2. Throttle is in notch / Dy.

Brake
3. VCD lamp stops
blinking. 3. VCD lamp is blinking.

9.0 Trouble Shooting:

1. Engine shuts down. Low water level and
continuous alarm bell ringing.
Fault 1001
Code
Fault Low Water Level.
Message
Restrictions Engine Shuts down.
Alarm Bell Continuous ON
Reset level Low, Manual
Clear the fault in clear active mode. After manual

reset if the fault still present, the fault will be
generated again.
Probable 1. LWS operated due to low water level.

Cause
2. Faulty micro switch, bellow, float. etc. in the
LWS unit.
3. Any open circuit in LWS wiring from LWS to

MEP660.
Action by 1. Check Water level. If water is less add water.

Reset the fault.
Loco Pilot
2. If water is full, Check operation of the LWS by
operating the LWS cock.

For i) Check Voltage at wire No. TO1 on backside

Maintenance TB. Observe for any disconnected wires. If so
Staff reconnect.
ii) If voltage at wire No. TO1 is zero
a) Check voltage at wire No. 51 at backside

TB. Observe for any disconnected wires
at the terminal. If so reconnect.
b) If voltage is >65V.
i. Either LWS wiring or LWS faulty
• Check wiring continuity of wire 51

from backside TB to LWS.
• Check wiring continuity of wire No.
TO1 from LWS to backside TB.
• Check for any disconnected wires at
LWS.
• If wire continuity is good, LWS micro
switch is defective. Replace and
check.
ii) If the Voltage at back side TB on wire No.
TO1 is > 65V
• Check the wiring continuity of wire

No. TO1 from backside TB to MEP-
660 by removing the coupler (DI24-
47-ID: B3) - (Pin. C). If no continuity
is there, replace the cable.

2. Engine Shuts down with over speeding.

Fault 1002
Code
Fault “Engine Over Speed”.

Message
Restriction Engine Shuts down
Alarm Bell 30 seconds
Probable 1. OSTA tripped

Causes
2. Faulty wiring from Tacho generator to MEP-
660/MCBG Gov. if provided
3. Faulty tacho generator, if provided
4. Faulty governor / sticky racks. Fuel rake stucking

or fuel injection pump defective
Action by 1. If OSTA is tripped, reset it. Crank the engine.

Loco Pilot
2. Ensure that there are no sticky racks or fuel
injection pumps.
3. Check the notch wise engine RPM.

For Check the notch wise engine RPM.

Maintenanc
e Staff A. If the RPM is not correct
a) Check up with the governor and set the

notch wise engine RPMs with in limits.
B. If the displayed RPM is correct
a) Check up with tacho generator wiring from

tacho generator terminal board to backside TB
to MEP-660 for any open circuit or loose
connections.
b) Check up tacho generator frequency (engine

RPM) with conventional RPM meter as used in
conventional WDM3A locomotives.
c) If notch wise readings are not stable and heavy

fluctuation is noticed, check for tacho generator
and replace.
3. LLOB Reset plunger tripped, Engine Shuts down.
Fault 1004 & 1005

Code
Fault LLOB trip, Reset plunger.

Message
Restrictions Engine Cranking Prohibited
Alarm Bell Continuous ON
Fault Automatic when the fault is cleared and 20

Recovery seconds of time is lapsed
Probable 1. Low Lube Oil Button might have tripped in the

causes Woodward governor.
OR
2. The feedback input wire OPSFB is getting

wrong supply.
Action by 1. Check the Low Lube Oil Button position on the

Woodward governor.
Loco Pilot
2. If tripped (projecting outside).
A. Press the button inside to reset.
B. Reset the Fault manually and crank the

engine.
3. If LLOB is not in tripped position
A. Pull the knob outside and reset once again.
B. Check the OPS (LLOB) feed back signal level

with Number 5 Green and Yellow LEDs on
Digital Input card MDIP-16 in 11th slot.
With LLOB in normal position, both LEDs are

OFF.
With LLOB in tripped position, both LEDs are

ON.
For C. If both LEDs are ON with LLOB in normal

Maintenance position
Staff
a) Check voltage at wire No. 1B at the back
side TB.
b) If voltage is > 65V
c) Disconnect the wires 1B and identify which

wire is getting supply.
d) If the wire is from governor amphonal plug,

then the micro switch in the Governor is
shorted. Replace the micro switch.
e) If the wire is from loco side, there may be a

wrong feed back from indication panel
side. Check up and isolate the supply.
Note: Most probably this fault is accompanied

with a Fault message ‘LLOB Trip. Reset Plunger’
(Fault code 1005). Driver might have reset the
fault on the display with out resetting the LLOB
on the Governor
4. Power cutting off with Hot Engine Alarm & Engine

Speed restricted to IDLE.

Fault 1006
Code
Fault Hot Engine. Can’t Power Up.
Message
Restrictions Power cutting off & engine RPM raised to 8th

notch. Motoring and Dynamic Brake are
prohibited.
Alarm bell Continuous ON
Fault Automatic when the engine temperature is less

Recovery than 90°C.
Probable 1. Engine water temperature is increased more

causes than 95°C.
Action by 1. Check water level in display/ gauge

2. Before this message, message comes as
Loco “Engine temperature is high, reduce
Pilot power”
3. Put GF in Off observing Load & Road &
allow the engine to cool till temperature is
reduced below 90°C.

5. Engine Speed restricted to Idle due to Power

Ground
Fault 1007
Code
Fault Power Circuit Ground Fault.
Message
Restrictions Motoring and Dynamic Brake Prohibited.
Engine speed restricted to Idle.
Fault Automatic when the traction alternator neutral to

Recovery ground leakage current value is reduced below
the set limit and Master Handle is brought to
IDLE.
Probable 1. The fault may be transient or permanent.

causes
2. The Fault is automatically recovered after 15
seconds once the throttle is brought to
Idle.(Driver can work further without any
trouble.)
3. If the fault is recording for more than 3 times in

one hour, it indicates fault is persisting and needs

attention.
5. The fault is logged due to
A. Moisture in Traction Motors.
B. Flash over in Traction Motors
C. Cracked insulators on traction Alternators /

Traction Motors / Power Rectifier / Dynamic
brake grids / BKT / REV / power contactors.
D. Any external metal parts touching to power

terminals.
E. Any power circuit cables are rubbing to body

and insulation is damaged.
Action by If the fault is recurring:
Loco Pilot 1. Apply Loco brakes and ensure locomotive

brakes are physically applied.
2. Set the display mode to ‘Mixed’ through

Display Menu setup.
3. Set the locomotive operation to motoring

mode and notch to 1.
4. Observe the traction alternator leakage current

sensor (TANGI) on the display.
For 5. If the leakage current is more than set (0.4

Maintenance Amps) value, then there is a real ground.

Staff A. Inspect traction alternator power circuit cables

for any rubbing to loco body. If so isolate the
cables.
B. Inspect traction motor cables for any rubbing

to loco body. If so isolate the cables.
C. Check for any cracked insulators in the

equipments as mentioned above.
D. Check for any flash over / burnt marks in the

power rectifier and connected cables.
6. Control Circuit Starting Ground Fault coming &

Engine not cranking.
Fault 1008
Code
Fault “Control Circuit Ground Fault”.
Message
Restrictions Cranking prohibited.
Fault Automatic when the control circuit negative to

Recovery ground leakage current value is reduced below
the set limit and 15 seconds lapsed with Master
Handle in Idle. Automatic Fault reset is permitted
for 3 times in an hour and after that manually
reset is required.

Probable 1. Any control circuit wiring is grounded.

causes
2. Any equipments like dust blower motors,
sander coils, lighting circuit etc. connected in
control circuits are having low / zero insulation
resistance value.
For 1. Identify the control circuit having low/zero

Maintenance Insulation Resistance (IR) value.
Staff
2. Isolate the low insulation either replacing the
equipment or by insulating the grounded wires.
Note: This fault is logged during cranking only.
7. Loco over Speeding & not moving in motoring
Fault 1015
Code
Fault Loco over speed. Move Master Controller Handle
Message to IDLE.
Restrictions Motoring prohibited.
Alarm Bell 30 Seconds.

Reset Level Low, Manual
After manual reset if the fault still present, the

fault will be generated again.
Fault Automatic when loco speed is below the set limit

Recovery and Master Handle is brought to IDLE
Probable 1. Locomotive speed is high.

causes
Action by 1. Put throttle handle on Idle.

2. Let the speed of loco come within set limit
Loco 3. Do braking by A-9 if required,
Pilot 4. Maintain the locomotive set speed.
8. Loco not responding to throttle, GF contactor not

picking.
Fault 1018
code.
Fault GF stuck open, . Run Auto / Manual tests Can't
message Power UP: Electrical Control Problem
Restrictions NIL
Alarm bell 30 Seconds
Fault Automatic when GF contactor found closed.

recovery

Probable 1. Defective GF contactor.

causes
2. GF coil burnt.
3. Defective GFCO
4. Wiring fault from MEP-660 to GF contactor coil.
5. Positive supply to GF contactor operating coil is

missing.
Action by 1. Check wire terminal from MEPP-660 to GF

contactor coil.
Loco Pilot
2. Check operation of GF contactor
Action by
3. Check GF contactor coil
Loco Pilot
4. Check operation of GFCOs
5. Set the Display to ‘Manual Tests for Outputs’

mode through Test Mode Menu and satisfy the
initial conditions required to run manual test as
prompted on the display unit.
6. Press 13 + ‘F2’+F2 to energize GF contactor.
7. If GF contactor energizes, then
A. Check up for proper closing of main contact

tips and Auxiliary contacts.
B. The status of GF Aux. Contact 1 can be checked

through 8 number Green and Yellow LEDs on
digital input card MDIP-24 in slot 8.
C. The status of GF Aux. Contact 2 can be checked

through 1 numbered Green and Yellow LEDs on

Digital Input card MDIP-24 in slot No. 9.
D. All the 4 LEDs should glow.
8. Press ‘F3’ key to deenegize the GF contactor.
A. All the 4 LEDs in both the digital input cards

should be OFF.
For B. If LEDs are not as per the sequence and

Maintenance remains always OFF, then
Staff
a) Check voltage on wire No. 51 at the GF
contactor auxiliary contacts 1 and 2 with respect
to wire No. 4
b) If the voltage is zero, then
1) Wiring loop of wire No. 51 is open circuited.

Identify the open circuit and ensure supply at the
terminal 51 on Aux. Contact of GF contactor is
available.
c) If Voltage is greater than 65V, then
1) Check voltage at the wire terminals FCD and

FCE on Auxiliary contacts of GF contactor.
2) If Voltage is zero, then the Aux. Contacts of GF

contactors are bad. Check, clean and adjust the
auxiliary contacts. If necessary replace them.

3) If voltage is greater than 65V, then wiring

between GF contactor and MEP-660 is open
circuited. Identify and replace the cable.
C. If the GF contactor is not energizing as per the

test sequence, then
a) Connect Voltmeter across the operating coil of

the GF contactor and switch ON GF contactor by
pressing 1 key.
b) If the Voltage is more than 65V, then
For 1) The GF contactor-operating coil is open

Maintenance circuited internally or there may be a physical
Staff obstruction in the contactor operation. Check and
replace the GF contactor if necessary.
c) If the voltage is zero, then
d) Check the voltage on coil terminal wire No. 13

and 4.
1) If Voltage is zero, then wire loop 13 connected

to GF operating coil is open circuited. Identify and
replace.
2) If the voltage is more than 65V, then negative

feed is not coming to GF contactor operating coil.
3) This may be due to cable fault or digital output

card defective.
4) Check the cable continuity from MEP-660 to GF

contactor coil. If necessary replace the cable.

5) If continuity is available, replace the digital

output card. And check the operations of GF
contactor.
9. CCM Failure indication coming
Fault code. 1019

Fault message CEB Breaker OFF.
Restrictions No restrictions, only indication.
Alarm bell 30 Seconds
Fault recovery Automatic when CEB breaker is switched ON.
Probable 1. Crank Case Exhauster Motor is not getting

causes supply due to CEB tripped or switched OFF.
2. Crank case Exhauster Breaker Feed Back (CEB

FB) status is low as sensed by MEP-660.
1. Check working of Crank Case Motor

personally.
2. Check wire terminal & tap motor slightly.
3. If Breaker is in tripped/OFF position, reset /
switch ON the breaker.
Action by
Loco Pilot 4. The high level status of the Crankcase
Exhauster Breaker Feed Back is indicated by
23 Numbered Green and Yellow LEDs on
digital input card MDIP-24 in slot No. 9.
5. With CEB in ON position, CCEM fail indication

LEDs on both control desks should be OFF.

Both 23 numbered Green and Yellow LEDs on
the Digital Input card in slot 9 should be ON.
A. If the indications LEDs on both the control

desks are ON, then the breaker is defective
and the CCEM is not working. Replace the
breaker.
B. If 23 numbered Green LED is OFF on digital

input card in slot 9, then wiring from CEB
breaker to MEP-660 open circuited. Check
and replace wiring.
C. If 23-numberED Green LED is ON and 23-

numbered Yellow LED is OFF, the digital input
card in slot 9 is defective. Replace and check.
10. Motoring prohibited, Dynamic prohibited due to

cranking contactor closed.
Fault code 1029
Fault message Cranking Contactor CK Stuck Closed.
Restrictions Motoring Prohibited. Dynamic Brake Prohibited.
Alarm bell Continuous

Fault recovery Automatic on releasing of stuck condition as

sensed through
Auxiliary contacts of CK1/CK2/CK3.
Probable causes 1. CK1/CK2/CK3 contactor main tips are welded.
2. Defective wiring. (Wiring from these auxiliary

interlocks disconnected)
3. Defective digital input card MDIP24 in slots7.
Action by 1. Shut down the engine.
Loco Pilot 2. Open battery knife switch
3. Check the status of CK1/CK2/CK3 feedback

LEDs on the MDIP-24 card in slot 7 and green
LEDs numbered16, 17, 18.
4. Whichever the LED is not glowing,

corresponding cranking contactor is welded
or interlock is bad.
5. LED 16 for CK1, LED 17 for CK2 and LED 18 for

CK3. on MDIP24 card in slot 7.
6. Check for any weld condition of the

contactors. Release the main tips with a
wooden stick & clean it.
Action by 7. After the tips are separated, alarm bell stops
Loco Pilot & the reset message is displayed “ Cranking
contactor stuck closed FAULT RECOVERED”
8. Now close Battery knife switch

For 9. If there is no welding of contactors, check and

maintenance clean the concerned N/C interlocks of that
staff particular contactor.
10. If interlock is good, check the voltage

between CK#FB and locomotive 4 wire.
11. If the Voltage is more than 65V,
A. Check the slackness of the connector of cable

ID: A3 at control unit. If slack press the
connector towards the control unit and
tighten the connector.
B. If connector is tight and still the green LED is

not glowing
a) There is no continuity of CK#FB wire to

corresponding pin numbers G, H, J of the
connector. Remove the connector and check the
continuity. If necessary replace the cable.
11. Battery is not charging, Battery voltage is low.

Fault code 1061
Fault message Battery Voltage LOW
Warning: Loco may stall

Restrictions Loco may stall
Alarm bell 30 seconds

Reset level Low, Manual
After manual reset if the fault still present, the

fault will be generated again.
Fault recovery Automatic when the battery voltage is more
than 62 V for 5 seconds.
Probable causes 1. This is a warning message indicating Batteries
are getting discharged.
Normally this message is followed by
Fault message ‘Aux. Gen. output open

circuited.’ Fault code 1145 or
Fault message ‘Aux. Gen Field circuit open /

shorted’ Fault code 1146
Action by 1. Check for tripped AGFB and MB1 circuit
breakers on front panel.
Loco Pilot
2. Check the tightness of ESS connector at ESS.
For 1. If none of the above faults are logged, prior

Maintenance to this fault message:
Staff
A. Change the display mode to ‘Auxiliary’
B. Measure Voltage with a voltmeter at the

BATV battery voltage sensor (wire No. 51
and 4) and voltage at AGAV Voltage sensor
(wire No. 49 and 44D).
C. If the measured voltages are tallying with the

displayed parameters and really battery

voltage is low and battery charging current

is zero, Then RCD is open circuited. Replace
RCD.
D. If the measured battery voltage is higher

than displayed voltage the voltage sensor
or its wiring is defect. Check and identify.
2. If the ‘Aux. Gen. output open circuited.’ Fault

message is also logged trouble shoot to find
open circuit in the Aux. Gen. output circuit.
Refer Fault code 1145.
3. If Aux. Gen. Field Circuit open / Shorted’

message is also logged trouble shoot to find
open circuit in the Auxiliary Generator field
circuit. Refer fault log No. 1146. ‘Aux. Gen.
Field Circuit Open or Short’.
12. Loco is moving with Field shunting and Motoring

prohibited in parallel combination.
Fault code. 1074

Fault message Field Shunting Relay FSR Stuck Closed.
Restrictions Motoring always with field shunting. Motoring in

parallel & DB prohibited.

Fault recovery Automatic when the stuck closed

relay/contactor is detected as open.
Probable causes 1. Defective FSR Relay
2. Defective wiring.
3. Defective output card.
Action by 1. Ensure engine is running and loco speed is

zero and MCh is in idle.
Loco Pilot 2. Check the status of Green LED 12 to17 on the
digital input card in slot 10.
3. If all the LEDs are glowing, check the status of

FSR relay.
4. If FSR is energized,
a) Check the condition of FSR relay for any

dislocated springs. If necessary, got changed
the relay.
For A. If FSR is energized; Check the voltage across

Maintenance the FSR relay.
staff a. If voltage is zero, FSR relay is bad. Change the
relay.
b. If voltage is more than 65V, then digital
output card MILS16 in slot 14 is defective.
Replace the card and check.
c. FSRCL wire is getting wrong supply. Check and
remove the short circuit.
5. If any of the LEDs are glowing but FSR is in de-
energized position check the status of FS
contactors.

A. If any of the FS contactor is in pick up

conditions / welded replace the contactor.
B. If two contactors are picked up like FS21 and
FS24 or FS22 and FS25 or FS23 and FS26 then
concerned positive wires FS1 / FS2 / FS3 is
getting wrong supply. Identify and rectify.
If necessary change the FSR relay. (Its interlocks
shunts might be shorting with positive supply.)
6. If none the LEDs are not glowing but the fault
is logged, check operation of FS contactors for
proper operation. Delayed dropout of any FS
contactor can log this fault and later on it is
recovered.
Note: This Error message will be generated only if either “Series
Field Shunting” or “Parallel Field Shunting” ENABLED flags are set
(√).
13. field Shunting is prohibited
Fault 1075
code.
Fault “Field Shunting Relay FSR circuit open.”
message
Restrictions Field shunting is prohibited.
Fault Automatic when the Master handle is brought to

recovery IDLE. Automatic reset is permitted for 3 times
after which manual reset is required.
Probable 1. Defective FSR relay.

causes

2. Defective digital output card
3. Defective wiring of FS contactor feed back.
Action by Put master handle in Idle position.
Loco Pilot 1. Set the display mode to ‘Manual Test for

outputs’ under Test Mode menu.
2. Enter 24 and press ‘Enter’ key to test the FSR

operation.
3. Press ‘F1’ key to switch on FSR relay.
4. FSR relay should pickup and along with that FS

contactors also should pick up.
For 5. If FSR relay not picking up check Voltage across

Maintenance FSR relay coil with a voltmeter.
staff
A. If voltage is more than 65V, then the Relay
For is defective. Replace the relay.
Maintenance
6. If voltage is zero, check voltage at FSR coil
staff
terminal (Wire No. 51) with respect to
locomotive 4 wire with a voltmeter.
A. If voltage is zero, check the continuity of 51-

wire loop connected to FSR relay. Check
and replaced the open circuited wires.
7. If Voltage is more than 65V, check the voltage

between Locomotive 51 wire and wire FSRCL
at FSR relay coil terminal.
A. If the voltage is zero:

a) Check slackness of connector of cable ID: L3

at MEP660 control unit. If slack tighten the
connector.
b) Check continuity of FSRCL wire from FSR

coil terminal to MEP- 660 (Cable ID: L3, Pin-
R). If necessary replace the cable.
c) If continuity is available, the digital output

card MILS16 in slot No. 14 is defective.
Replace the card and recheck.
8. If FSR relay is picking up and FS contactors are

not picking up:
A. Bad interlock of FSR relay. Replace the FSR

relay.
B. There is no 51-wire supply at FSR relay

interlocks. Check up continuity of 51-wire
loop. Replace any open circuited wires.
9. If FS contactors are picking up:
10. Check the status of Green LED 12 to17on the

Digital input card MDIP24 in slot No. 10. The
LEDs should glow.
11. If the Green LEDs 10 are not glowing, check

voltage at incoming wire 51 at FS contactor
auxiliary contacts with respective to
locomotive 4 wire.
A. If the voltage is zero, check continuity of 51-

wire loop. Replace any open circuited wires/

wrong connections.
12. If voltage is more than 65V, Check the voltage

at FS contactor auxiliary contact with
respective locomotive 4 wire.
A. If the Voltage is more than 65V, check

continuity of wire FSxx FB from FS contactor
Auxiliary contact to MEP-660. (Cable ID: D3). If
necessary replace the cable.
Note: This Error message is generated only if either “SeriesField Shunting” or

“Parallel Field Shunting” ENABLED flags are set (Ö).
14. Engine is not Cranking due to Cranking contactor

stuck up.
Fault 1140
code.
Fault Cranking Contactor Stuck Open. Engine may not
message Cranking.
Restrictions Engine cranking prohibited
Alarm bell For 5 Seconds.
Fault Automatic when CK1/CK2/CK3 auxiliary contacts

recovery open.
Probable 1. Defective CKC contactor.

causes
2. Defective output card MLS-16 card in slot 13.
3. Defective output card MIHS-16 card in slot 15.

4. Connector of cable ID: K3 is slack at MEP-660.
5. Connector of cable ID: M3 is slack at MEP-660.
6. Defective wiring.
7. Defective cranking contactor.
Action by This message will be logged during cranking only.
Loco 1. Open the battery knife switch.

Pilot
2. Manually operate and check free operation of
CKC contactor and all the three cranking
contactors. Ensure there is no mechanical
obstruction to operate.
3. Ensure that both Green and Yellow LEDs 16, 17

and 18 on the digital input card MDIP-24 in slot
7 are glowing.
4. If all the three LEDs are glowing:
A. Manually open the Auxiliary contacts of CK1,

CK2 and CK3.
B. Corresponding Green and Yellow LED should go

off.
5. Close Battery knife switch and prepare loco for

cranking.
6. Press start button

7. CKC contactor should pick up
For C. If corresponding LED is not going OFF,

Maintenanc
e staff a) Check the supply voltage on the corresponding
feedback wire (CK1FB/CK2FB/CK3FB) with
respective to locomotive 4 wire.
b) If the supply voltage is more than 65V, then

wiring mistake. Identify from where the supply is
feeding and rectify.
5. Close the battery knife switch and prepare the

loco for cranking.
6. Pack the CK1, CK2, and CK3 contacts with an

insulating sheet so that auxiliary contacts open
when they operate and no battery supply is going
to Aux. Machines.
7. Press start button.
8. CKC should pick up.
9. If CKC is not picking up.
A. Check the voltage at the operating coil of CKC.
B. If the voltage is more than 65 Volts and still CKC

is not picking up, then CKC is defective.
Replace the CKC.
C. If the voltage is zero, then check the voltage at

wire No. CKC_H and loco wire No. 4.
a. If the voltage is zero

i. Connector of cable ID: M3 might be slack at

control unit.
Check and tighten.
ii. Check the continuity of wire CKC_H wire from
CKC coil to the connector of cable ID: M3, Pin no.
P. If necessary replace the cable.
iii. Digital out put card MIHS16 is defective.
Replace and check.
b. If voltage is more than 65V, check the voltage
between wire No. 71 and CKC CL terminal at CKC.
If the voltage is zero,
i. Connector of cable ID: K3 might be slack at
control unit. Check and tighten.
ii. Check the continuity of the wire CKC CL from
the CKC coil to pin number D of the connector of
cable ID: K3. If necessary replace the cable.
iii. Digital output card MILS 16 card in slot 13 is
defective. Replace and check again.
D. If the Voltage is more than 65 volts at wire 71,
then check the voltage between loco wire 13 and
wire CKCCL at CKC coil.
E. If the voltage is zero,
a. Connector of the cable ID: AY is slack at MEP-
660. Tighten the connector.
b. Check the continuity of wire CKCCL from CKC
coil to MEP660. (Pin-R, Cable: AY) if necessary
replace the cable.
c. The digital output card MLSD 16 in slot 14 is
defective. Replace the card and check up.
10. If CKC is picking up and none of the CK
contactors picking up, then the main contacts of
the CKC are bad. Change the contactor and check
up.
11. If CKC is picking up and any one of the three CK
contactors is not picking up, then it is a wiring
mistake. Identify and rectify.

15. VCD Applied Penalty Brake. Move Master

Controller Handle to IDLE and press Reset to
release Brake.
Fault code. 1153

Fault message VCD Applied Penalty Brake. Move Master
Controller Handle to IDLE and press Reset to
release Brake.
Restrictions Motoring not permitted till the master handle is

brought to IDLE and loco speed is dropped to
zero and blinking LED should stop.
Fault recovery Automatic when the loco speed is zero, master

handle is brought to IDLE, blinking LED stopped
and Pressed VCD reset button.
Probable 1. VCD operated due to improper

causes operation of loco.
2. Failed to press VCD reset switch
3. Defective VCD unit
(Driver should perform any loco operation or
press alerter reset switch once in 94 sec. to
avoid penalty brakes).
Action by 1. Bring the master handle to IDLE, wait till

loco speed is dropped to zero,
Loco Pilot 2. Wait till VCD LED blinking is stopped.
3. Press VCD reset push button to release
penalty brakes.

16. No Battery charging, AG failed or AGFB or MB1

tripped
Fault code 2000
Fault message No Battery charging due to major Faults.
Message code 1062, 1063, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146
Restriction Battery not charging
Description of This message is displayed for 5 seconds when

Fault Batteries are not charging and battery voltage is
less than 60V for every 10 minutes to alert the
driver.
Display 5 seconds
buzzer ON
duration
Alarm Gong None

ON duration
Probable 1. Auxiliary Generator failed to develop voltage

Causes and batteries are not charging
1. Check AGFB circuit breaker and MB1 for

Action by
tripping.
Loco pilot
2. Insure proper tightness of ESS Connector on
ESS.
The following faults will also be displayed as

warning since loco running on batteries.

1062--- Battery Voltage is high
1063 -- AG field drive short
1141 – AG output high fault
1142 – Battery charging current high .
1143 –AG Output over current fault
1144 – AG field over Current
1145 –AG output open circuit fault.
1146 –AG field circuit open or short
17. Engine not cranking, when operator attempts

cranking while ‘Cranking contactor stuck closed’
Fault code 2029

Fault message Cranking Contactor Stuck Closed.
Restrictions: Cranking Prohibited.
Description of This message is shown when operator attempts

Fault cranking while ‘Cranking contactor stuck closed’
Fault is already logged in the system.
Displayed 5 Seconds
message

17. Engine not cranking, when operator attempts

cranking while ‘Cranking contactor stuck closed’
duration
Display 5 Seconds
buzzer ON
duration
Alarm Gong None

ON duration
Fault Automatically recovers when feedbacks of CK1,

Recovery CK2 & CK3 main or auxiliary contacts are comes
to normal condition as sensed by the system
through their respective inputs.
Probable Main tips of cranking contactor CK1, CK2, CK3

causes might have welded.
Action by 1. Shut down the engine.
Loco Pilot 2. Open battery knife switch
3. Check for any weld condition of the

contactors. Release the main tips with a
wooden stick & clean it.
4. After the tips are separated, alarm bell stops

& the reset message is displayed “ Cranking
contactor stuck closed FAULT RECOVERED”
5. Now close Battery knife switch

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Control System is the vital part of diesel electric locomotive.

This book contains trouble shootings on Micro Processor based

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ICAMTECH/M/GWL/TSG/VER3.0/1.0/. # XX date ---------------

CORRECTION SLIPS ISSUED

Sr. No. of Date of Page No. and Item Remarks

1.0 INTRODUCTION:-The Microprocessor Based Locomotive

ADVANTAGES OF MEP-660 version3.0

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

8. More than one traction motor can be isolated as

MPCB - Microprocessor circuit breaker (Keep Always ON)

NEEDS OF MBCS VERSION 3.0

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

MEP-660 were 192 (Digital Input–80, Digital Outputs–

1.1 SUB-ASSEMBLIES REMOVED FROM VER 2.0:

1.2 REDESIGNED SUB-ASSEMBLIES IN MEP VER 3.0

DISPLAY UNIT MDS739 01

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

1.3 SUB-ASSEMBLIES ADDED IN MEP VER 3.0

LRMS card (Optional) MEPRM 01

Analog output card MAOP8 01

PRESSURE SENSOR – EWP MPS847 01

1.4 MODIFIED LOGICS FROM VER.2

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

To overcome this unwanted engine shut down and

FIRE ALERTER SYSTEM

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

Along with message, power is cut off, engine is shut

PRE / POST LUBRICATION FEATURE

IMPROVED LOGIC FOR FSC FAULT

1.5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN VERSION 3.0

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

IDLE without going to rear locos and removing the

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

To increase grid current below 30 KMPH, either the

RECTIFIER FUSE BLOWN PROTECTION

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

When this input is HIGH, the system declares a

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

Even 3 TM speed sensors are declared faulty; the

TM SPEED SENSOR FAULTS IN STAND STILL

PROTECTION AGAINST WATER PUMP FAILURES

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

S.no WP EWT Sensor EOT Sensor Action Display and

2. ≥0.4 Faulty Healthy Normal Run EWT sensor

7. <0.4# Faulty Healthy and Engine Shut Low Water

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

11. <0.4# Healthy and Healthy & LWS Normal Run -

DATA DOWN LOADING TO PEN DRIVE

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0

Trouble shooting on Micro Processor Based Control System Version 3.0