User Manual - Lafayette College
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1. 5 Grey 50 pin cable connectors GC 1 Entire rail system package switches sensors rails cabling 3 trains assumed to be setup Check to make sure all parts are present Plug in surge protector to closest wall outlet Plug in all extension cords in series to make a line down the entire rail system Mount each station box on the wall close to the 50 pin grey cable connector already in place on the tracks Rotate the rotary switch numbers 0 7 on each station board in SB and assign each board with a unique number from zero to four Connect power cable from PC to surge protector Connect VGA cable attached to monitor to PC VGA slot Open up PC side panel and connect Octopus to an available PCI slot Connect 5 serial communication cables to 5 available ports on the Octopus s 1 8 output connector Match male end of cable into female end on Octopus Connect the other ends of the serial communication cables to the serial slot on each station board Bring each connector into each station box through the opening in the top Connect each of the 5 power adapters to the closest power extension cord outlets Connect the other end of the power adapter to power pin on the station boards Connect the female end of the 50 pin GC to its male terminal on each station board Bring each connector into each station box through the opening in the top System is ready to be turned on Basic Operations There are two basic operations The fir2. assumed that the user for the maintenance mode will be well versed technically Each rail pair and rail switch can be controlled individually the train s speed and direction of switch being specified The sensors provide feedback about the trains and their information can be seen through the flashing radio buttons e Select the station you d like to control signals for from the drop down menu shown below The layout of the rail pairs and switches for each station will change depending on which station is selected Station 1 3 Street Station v e Selecting a number from the drop down changes the speed of a train on the tracks There are 32 different speeds available including the stationary speed 0 16 v zn 4 e The arrow buttons L indicate the direction that a train will travel as well as allowing the user to control the switch e As far as the sensors go these will be activated once a train passes over it and it will flash for the duration that the train is on the specific rail pairs e At any point in time the user may press the STOP button shown below to stop all the trains moving on the tracks u Stop e The user can click the Help button on the top left corner of the screen for guidelines tips and troubleshooting techniques e By clicking the back button the user can go back to the main page When the back button is clicked all train operation on the tracks is stopped and wi
3. LART CS08 Users Manual AS Senior Design Spring 2008 Lafayette College 4 06 2008 USER S MANUAL 1 0 System Description 2 0 System Components 3 0 Getting Started 4 0 Safety Hazards 5 0 Demonstration Mode 6 0 Maintenance Mode 7 0 Troubleshooting 8 0 FAQ s 1 0 System Overview The Lafayette Automated Rapid Transit Control System LART CS is a versatile and user friendly system that controls the Lafayette Rapid Transit system The Lafayette Rapid Transit system is a model train system that controls multiple trains over the Lafayette College campus and has stations at various locations It offers a fully functional user interface that allows both unskilled Demonstration mode and skilled users Maintenance Mode of the system to operate the train system in their respective modes The user interface works with the hardware components of the control system in order to communicate and dictate the operation of trains and the switches on the tracks It also allows the user to receive feedback about the position and actual speed of a train using sensors installed on the system The remainder of this document outlines the major components of the system how to startup the system the specific functions and capabilities of each operation mode system maintenance and calibration as well as a listing of frequently asked questions 2 0 System Components Each station will be equipped with certain parts so that train operation will
4. be smooth and effective Each station will be equipped with its own power supplies sensors switches rail segments and master terminal with software interface There will also be one central master station Power Supply The power adapter for each station will detach off of a main power supply running down the length ofthe tracks Each station receives power and regulates it to all equipment at that particular station including sensors switches and the physical rails Sensors Each station is equipped with sensors coming into and out of the station letting the user know where the train is at all times Switches Switches are placed at every intersection of rail allowing the train to change direction Switches will be able to be controlled manually or automatically via the sensors Rail Segments LART CS08 This is the software interface a user can use to control the operation of the system It will be operated in two modes by a single user The modes are described in more detail below Personal Computer The LART CS08 software operated on this PC 3 0 Getting Started Parts List Part Abbreviation Ge RR ND DONN 11 12 13 1 surge protector SP 5 power adapters PA 4 extension cords EC I Personal Computer with necessary peripherals PC 1 Monitor M 5 station boxes SB with built in fan 1 PCI Octopus card O with 1 to 8 serial cable connector 5 serial communication cables SC
5. he user can select if he she wants to switch to the maintenance mode If you do switch the mode everything on the tracks will come to a complete stop I Maintenance Interface LART CS 08 og ie Help Maintenance Mode i h Demonstration Mode Sullivan Village Skillman Exit Local Stop Express Stop Metzgar remar Terminal N m X Ni o j Ea Nu Station Platform GO Stop 6 0 Maintenance Mode Start Up To start Maintenance mode 1 Turn on Computer 2 Select Train spotting program 3 Wait for main page to come up 4 Click on File gt Operating Mode gt Maintenance Mode 5 Wait for Maintenance mode page to show Shown below S Maintenance Interface LART CS 08 Ja EJ File Help Station 1 3rd Street Terminal v Top Bottom Cc ClTop C Bottom o Top Bottom Top Bottom Trainspotting Spring 2008 G Lafayette College ECE Department is pleased to propose the design fabrication and deployment of the Lafayette Automated Rapid Transit Control System 2008 LART CS08 intended to simulate the efficient and safe movement of people around the Lafayette College campus on a passenger rail system Visit ww2 lafayette edu trainspotting for more information Operation This mode will operate and move the trains based on specific inputs from the user It is
6. ll wait for another command before operation is started again e The user close the interface by clicking on File gt Exit 7 0 Troubleshooting Physical Problems For any physical problems first read the getting started section and make sure that all the connections between components are correct and the power switch on the surge protector is lit Train does not move 1 Check the LED power indicator in the station box closest to where the train is stopped If the LED is lit proceed to step 2 If not check power connections If all the connections are correct call Tech Support at 1 800 NADOVICH 2 Restart the computer and start the LART CS08 program 3 If step2 does not work Turn the main power off on the surge protector and turn it back on again after 30secs Switches do not move 1 Restart the LART CS08 program 2 Restart the computer and start the LART CS08 program 3 Ifstep 1 does not work Turn the main power off on the surge protector and turn it back on again after 30secs Sensors do not provide feedback on screen 1 Restart the LART CS08 program 2 Restart the computer and start the LART CS08 program 3 Ifstep 1 does not work Turn the main power off on the surge protector and turn it back on again after 30secs Software Problems Demonstration Mode 1 Restart the LART CS08 program by exiting from the menu and double clicking on the icon on the desktop again 2 If step I did not work Restart the computer and s
7. st is demo or automatic mode The second mode of operation is maintenance or manual mode Each mode is responsible for operating 2 local trains along with 1 express train on the same set of rails Demo mode The user is only responsible for observing the system and ensuring smooth operation In this mode the trains will operate on their own via a pre programmed schedule Maintenance mode The user will be responsible for providing specific instructions for the trains to follow Users will need to provide inputs to control the power speed on each rail segment and inputs to control each switch A user will be able to see which sensors are activated on the screen with a flashing light when a train moves over a sensor Information on how each mode will be used is described in sections 5 0 and 6 0 4 0 Safety Harzards The major sources of safety hazards on this system are on the station boards and the rail tracks All components on the station board and the rail segments switches should not be touched under any circumstances while the power is on A red light on the surge protector will indicate that the power is on 5 0 Demonstration Mode Start Up To start Demonstration mode 1 Turn on Computer 2 Select Train spotting program 3 Wait for main page to come up 4 Click on File gt Operating Mode gt Maintenance Mode 5 Wait for Demo mode page to show Shown below 144 Maintenance In
8. tart the LART CS08 program Maintenance Mode 1 Restart the LART CS08 program by exiting from the menu and double clicking on the icon on the desktop again 2 If step I did not work Restart the computer and start the LART CS08 program 8 0 FAQ How do I turn on the system 1 Turn on the main power switch by pressing the switch on the surge protector so that the red light turns on 2 Turn on the Master PC by pressing the power button 3 To open the operating program double clicking on the LART CS08 icon How do I turn off the system 1 Close the LART CS08 program by selecting File gt Exit from the top toolbar 2 Shutdown the Master PC by pressing the Start gt Shutdown buttons 3 Turn off the power switch on the surge protector so that the red light is off How do I open the demonstration mode window To open the demonstration mode window 1 Turn on the Master Station Computer Select LART CS08 icon on desktop Wait for main page to come up Click on File gt Operating mode gt Demonstration mode Wait for Demo mode page to show AUN How do I open the maintenance mode window To open the maintenance mode window 1 Turn on the Master Station Computer Select LART CS08 icon on desktop Wait for main page to come up Click on File gt Operating mode gt Maintenance mode Wait for maintenance mode page to show AUN How do I stop all trains in case of an emergency In case of an emergency there are three wa
9. terface LART C 08 Jog Maintenance Mode Demonstration Mode Sullivan Village Skillman Farinon Exit Local Stop Express Stop Local Stop Metzgar emner Terminal mer faer EE i MM N N E p x Ee re ES Station Platform GO Stop Operation This mode will operate and move the trains based on a pre programmed schedule e Clicking the GO button labeled 2 will make the trains move on the tracks based on the schedule of the program This will operate 2 local trains with one express train e Clicking on the STOP button labeled 3 will make all trains on the system stop where they are at their current location Train locations will be able to be monitored by user incase of emergency o The tracks labeled 1 on the demo page will show the location of the trains on the tracks This picture will update with new locations via a sensor on the track was tripped by a train passing over o The text box labeled 4 will give text updates of train locations providing the train number location arrival at station the direction the train is traveling next destination and time of arrival at that particular location via sensors on the track By clicking the File gt Exit button labeled 5 the user can go back to the main page When the back button is clicked all train operation on the tracks is stopped and will wait for another command before operation is started again By clicking File gt Operating labeled 5 Mode t
10. ys to stop all trains 1 Ifthe demonstration mode window is active then click the STOP button 2 Ifthe Maintenance mode window is active then click the STOP button 3 Turn ofthe power switch on the surge protector How do I move the trains In demonstration mode the user cannot control how the trains operate There is a pre programmed sequence of events that will happen every time the GO button is pressed In maintenance mode the user is given a high level of freedom and flexibility The train speed on each individual set of rail pairs can be specified by selecting an appropriate speed from the drop down menu For more detail please read section 6 0 How can I operate a rail switch In demonstration mode the user cannot control how the switches operate There is a pre programmed sequence of events that will happen every time the GO button is pressed In maintenance mode the user is given a high level of freedom and flexibility The direction of each individual switch can be specified by selecting an appropriate arrow button on the window for a particular station For more detail please read section 6 0 What are the sensors for Sensors provide feedback to the control system so that the system knows where a train is located at any point in time and how fast it is traveling An active sensor is represented on the maintenance mode window by a flashing radio button
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