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EBI Screen Operator Manual

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Revision log

Revision Date (dd-mmm-yyyy)

Description of changes

0.1 30-May-2009 Initial Draft.

0.2 20-Nov-2009 Updated content of chapter 3, 4, and 7.2.

1.0 30-Nov-2009 Updated document template according to DM_G_00GEN_B002 R0.2 and Released.

1.1 11-Jan-2010 Add chapter 7 to include all commands.

Update chapter 8 for alarm colour-coding.

1.2 20-Jun-2010 Update chapter 6 for System Picture.

Update chapter 7.1.2, add multiple objects command for shunt route via point (3 objects)

Add chapter 7.5 Operate Platform Object Command.

Add chapter 9 Playback.

Add chapter 10 Train Describer.

Add chapter 11 Timetable Editor. Add chapter 12 Trouble Shooting.

1.3 22-Jul-2010 Update according to reviewer comment (DM_G_40_GEN_Q006). Add chapter 12 Timetable Copier (TTC). Add chapter 13 Menu of automaton system.

1.4 21-Sep-2010 Add chapter 7.6 Operate Ventilation Object Command

Add chapter 14 Automatic Route Setting

1.5 30-Nov-2010 Add chapter 15 Manage Operator Profile

Add chapter 16 Train Graph Configuration

1.6 01-Feb-2011 Add chapter for UIC’s Help

2.0 11-Feb-2011 Released



Table of contents

1 General 9

1.1 Purpose 9

1.2 Scope 9

1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations 9

2 References 10

3 EBI Screen Overview 11

3.1 EBI Screen UIC Main Window 11

3.2 Main Menu 12

3.3 Status Bar 13

3.4 Command Bar 14

3.5 Window Bar 14

3.6 Alarm Bar 15

3.7 Title Bar or Caption Bar 15

3.8 Client Area 15

4 EBI Screen User Interface 15

4.1 Start the EBI Screen UIC 15

4.2 Start a Session 17

4.3 Change Password 19

4.4 Check Status of Servers 20

4.5 Print an Active Document 21

4.6 Print Setup 22

4.7 Change Dialog Fonts 23

4.8 Enable/Disable History Mode 25

4.9 Enable/Disable Moving of Command Bar 26

4.10 Operate Function Keys 26

4.11 Handle Opened Windows 31

4.12 Getting Help During Session 31

4.13 About EBI Screen 32

4.14 End a Session 33

4.15 Stop the EBI Screen UIC 34

5 Handling of Authority Areas 35



5.1 Transfer My Authority Areas to another Operator 35

5.2 Accept New Authority Areas from another Operator 36

5.3 Force Release of Authority Area 37

5.4 List Authority Areas of Other Operators 38

5.5 List Authority Areas of My Own 39

6 Monitoring Process State via Pictures 40

6.1 Open an Overview Picture from Menu bar 41

6.2 Open a System Picture from Menu bar 41

6.3 Open a Detail Picture from Menu bar 41

6.4 Open a Picture from Viewset 42

6.5 Open a Picture from Navigator 43

6.6 Adjust Amount of Information in a Picture 44

6.7 Load/Save Default views 45

6.8 Close a Detail Picture 46

6.9 Move a Detail Picture 46

6.10 Resize a Detail Picture 46

7 Controlling Process with Commands 46

7.1 Command Type 47

7.1.1 Give a Single Object Command 48

7.1.2 Give a Multiple Objects Command 49

7.2 Operate System Object Command 51

7.2.1 Authority Area 52

7.2.1.1 Take control 52

7.2.1.2 Release control 53

7.2.1.3 Emergency Take Control 54

7.2.2 Automatic Run-through (ART) 55

7.2.2.1 Activate ART 55

7.2.2.2 Terminate ART 55

7.2.3 CBI Signal 56

7.2.3.1 Block CBI Signal 56

7.2.3.2 Unblock CBI Signals 57

7.3 Operate Rail Object Command 58

7.3.1 Station ID 59

7.3.1.1 Synchronize Time 59

7.3.2 Point Operation 60

7.3.2.1 Block/Unblock point 60

7.3.2.2 Call-On/Reset 62

7.3.2.3 Switch to Normal/Reverse position 64

7.3.2.4 Emergency Switch On/Emergency Switch Off 65

7.3.2.5 Manual Point On/Manual Point Off 68



7.3.2.6 Self Normalization On/ Self Normalization Off 71

7.3.2.7 Train Speed Restriction On/ Train Speed Restriction Off 73

7.3.3 Track Operation 77

7.3.3.1 Block/Unblock Track 77

7.3.4 Signal Operation 79

7.3.4.1 Fleet On/Fleet off 80

7.3.5 Emergency Stop Platform 83

7.3.5.1 Deactivate Emergency Stop 83

7.3.6 Cycle button 84

7.3.6.1 Cycle On/Cycle Off 84

7.3.7 Digital Counter 85

7.3.7.1 Reset All Counter value to zero 86

7.4 Operate Route Command 87

7.4.1 Route Setting 88

7.4.2 Route Cancelling 89

7.4.3 Block Route 90

7.4.4 Unblock Route 92

7.5 Operate Platform Object Command 94

7.5.1 Skip Stop 94

7.5.2 Train Hold 96

7.5.3 Keep Door Closed 98

7.6 Operate Ventilation Object Command 100

7.6.1 Activate Restriction 101

7.6.2 Terminate Restriction 102

8 Interpreting of Events and Alarms 102

8.1 Alarm/Event Window 102

8.2 Scroll Event/Alarm List 104

8.3 Filter alarm state in the Alarm List 105

8.4 Open multiple windows of Event Log 105

8.5 Filter events and alarms in the Event Log 106

8.6 Filter other items in Event Log and Alarm List 107

8.7 Filter Site 107

8.8 Filter Object Type and Object 107

8.9 Filter Priority 107

8.10 Filter Events/Alarms within a Timespan 107

8.11 Change Layout of the Event Log/Alarm List 108

8.12 Look at Events/Alarms of Other Authority Areas 108

8.13 Open Event Log of All Events 109

8.14 Open Event Log of Certain Site 109

8.15 Change Fonts in the Event Log Dialogue 110



8.16 Print Events 110

8.17 Change Event Printer Font 110

8.18 Close Event Log 111

8.19 Detect New Active Alarms 111

8.20 Open Alarm List of All Alarms 111

8.21 Open Alarm List of Certain Site 111

8.22 Open multiple windows of Alarm List 113

8.23 Alarm Priorities 113

8.24 Acknowledge Alarms 114

8.25 Silence Acoustic Alarms 114

8.26 Check Sound of Acoustic Alarm for a Certain Priority Level 114

8.27 Change Fonts in the Alarm List 115

8.28 Print Alarms 115

8.29 Change Alarm Printer Font 115

8.30 Close Alarm List 116

9 Operate Playback 116

9.1 Start Playback Session 116

9.2 Run Playback 117

9.3 Pause Playback 118

9.4 Change Playback Speed 119

9.5 Playback Timebox 120

9.6 Select Playback Picture window 120

9.7 Stop Playback Session 120

10 Train Describer 120

10.1 Train Id Definition 122

10.2 Train Describer Command 123

10.2.1 TDS Commands from Main Menu 123

10.2.2 TDS Commands from Track / Train Queue object 124

10.2.3 TDS Commands from Train Describer 125

10.3 TDS Dialog 125

10.3.1 Describer Box 127

10.3.2 Front Page 127

10.3.3 Vehicle Page 128

10.4 TDS Commands 129

10.4.1 List 129

10.4.2 Queue Editor 131

10.4.3 Set 134



10.4.4 Replace 136

10.4.5 Remove 137

10.4.6 Move 137

10.4.7 Change Timetable 139

10.4.8 Exchange 139

10.4.9 Join 140

10.4.10 Split 141

10.4.11 Change Direction 143

10.4.12 Detail Editor 143

10.4.13 Read 145

10.4.14 Search 145

10.5 TDS Operations 146

10.5.1 Faulty Mark 146

10.5.2 Automatic Routing (RA) 147

11 Timetable Editor 148

11.1 Main View 149

11.2 Traffic Day Selection 150

11.3 Selection Area 150

11.4 Active Trains 151

11.5 Train Runs 154

11.5.1 Journey View 157

11.5.2 Create New Train Run 161

11.5.3 Delete Train Run 161

11.6 Stations 162

11.7 Templates 165

11.7.1 Standard Time Plan 167

11.7.2 Standard Ation Plan 170

11.7.3 Planned Journey 173

11.7.4 Planned Train Run 174

11.7.5 Scheduled Train Run 174

11.7.5.1 Insert Planned Journeys to Scheduled Train Run 175

11.7.5.2 Remove planned journeys from planned train run 175

11.7.5.3 Specify order of journeys 175

12 Timetable Copier (TTC) 176

13 Menu of automaton system 177

13.1 Administer Automatons 178

13.1.1 Automaton Editor dialog 179

13.2 Trace Automatons 180

13.3 Activation Automatons 181

14 Automatic Route Setting 181

14.1 RA Operation Mode for Entire Line 182



14.2 RA Operation Mode for CBI Area 183

14.3 RA Operation Mode for Individual Train 184

14.4 RA Operation Mode for Individual Track 184

15 Manage Operator Profile 185

15.1 Create New Operator 188

15.2 Remove Existing Operator 189

15.3 Change Password 190

15.4 Modify Roles 190

15.5 Modify Authorities 192

16 Train Graph Client (TGC) 193

16.1 General Commands 193

16.1.1 Open Existing Train Graph View 193

16.1.2 Printing Train Graph 194

16.1.3 Setting Graph Orientation 196

16.1.4 Toggle Arrival/Departure Information Display 197

16.2 TGC View Window Functions 199

16.2.1 Adjusting Time Resolution - Time Scroll 199

16.2.2 Adjusting Displayed Track Area - Track Scroll 199

16.2.3 Displaying Train Information 200

16.2.4 Time-Track Positioning 201

16.2.5 Graph Note Editor 202

16.3 Administration Commands 205

16.3.1 Common Settings 205

16.3.2 Configuring Train Graphs 216

16.3.2.1 Define Train Graph Path 217

16.3.2.2 Station Visibility 218

16.3.2.3 Extension 219

16.3.2.4 Train Category Visibility 221

17 What if… i.e. Trouble Shooting 222



1 General

1.1 Purpose

This document provides all operational instructions for the User Interface Client (UIC) of the EBI Screen V3.5 for the Delhi Metro Line 5 & 6 project.

1.2 Scope

This document is adapted to the requirements of the Delhi Metro Line 5 & 6 project. It covers operational stations. Both local and centralized control operations are described in the document.

It does not include the description for the Interlocking functionality.

1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations

ARS Automatic Route Setting

ART Automatic Run-Through, an EBI Screen script for automatic route request in Local.

ATO Automatic Train Operation

ATOIF ATO Interface

Authority Area The area of control region

CBI Computer Based Interlocking

DB Database

F-Keys Function Key

OWS Operator Workstation

PLI Point locked indicators

RA Routing Automation, a function of EBI Screen to automatically set route.

Role The area of Authority

SYSMAN System Manager tool to monitor server statuses



TGC Train Graph Configuration

TMS Traffic Management System

TTC Timetable Copier

TTE Timetable Editor

UIC User Interface Client

UICData User Interface Client Data

UISR User Interface Server Router

VSID Ventilation Section ID

WDS Watchdog Process

2 References

No. Document Title Document Number Revision

1. EBI Screen Human Machine Interface (HMI) Symbol Specification

DM_G_40_GEN_C002 6.0

2. EBI Screen Sub System Requirement Specification

DM_G_40_GEN_C003 3.0

3. Commands_and_Indications Specification (CIS_COS) For CBI950_DMT

DM_G_10_GEN_C009 6.0

4. EBI Screen User Interface Client, User Manual 3EFK 26524KK A

5. EBI Screen Timetable Editor, User Manual 3EFK 25944-KK E

6. EBI Screen Playback, User Manual 3EFK 25182-KH A

7. EBI Screen Timetable Copier, User Manual 3EFK 26680-KK A

8. EBI Screen Train Describer System, User Manual

3EFK 25942-KK B

9. EBI Screen Automaton System, User Manual 3EFK 25305-KK A

10. EBI Screen Control and Supervision, User Manual

3EFK 23592-KH L

11. EBI Screen Train Graph System, User Manual 3EFK 25019-KH C



3 EBI Screen Overview

To serve multi-user configuration, the EBI Screen OWS software runs in separate computers distributed along the network.

The EBI Screen OWS unit consists of:

• A processing unit

• One or Three display units (20” LCD monitor)

• A keyboard

• A mouse pointing device

• Or a laptop with 15.4" TFT display.

It is equipped with the UIC.exe to provide the operator with graphical interface.

3.1 EBI Screen UIC Main Window

Figure 1: EBI Screen UIC Main Window



EBI Screen UIC Main Window consists of these following areas.

• Main Menu

• Status Bar

• Command Bar

• Window Bar

• Alarm Bar

• Title bar or Caption bar

• Client Area

3.2 Main Menu

Main Menu contains pull-down menus for available commands.

Figure 2: Main Menu

The content of Main Menu is configured differently upon the operator priviledge. For example, the basic Main Menu consists of System, Site, Events, Alarms, Window, and Help shall be available for a local traffic operator.

Below table shows the main menu and submenus for all roles.



3.3 Status Bar

Figure 3: Status Bar



Status bar is located in the bottom of the EBI Screen UIC Main window. The left end indicates the operative mode of the system. It also works as On-line Help while mouse is moving across the buttons and menus.

On the right end displays the date, time, active server and RGB buttons.

Date and time formats display as “dd.mm hh:mm”

The RGB buttons drawn to right corner adapter for a colour test field indicates the status of the display. Whilst a black dot blinks in the green rectangle indicates that EBI Screen is running.

3.4 Command Bar

Command bar is used for entering commands and showing command responses. It is normally decked to the bottom of the EBI Screen UIC Main window.

Figure 4: Command Bar

When the selected command from operator appears in the box on left side of command bar and will be executed when the operator click Execute button. In the Response log on right side is displayed 1…n latest command responses.

A green color of the response text indicates a successfully executed command and a red color text indicates error in command execution.

3.5 Window Bar

The Window bar indicates the open windows on the client area. By pressing the button, the associated window pops up on front.

Figure 5: Window Bar

The black button indicates picture window.

Button Default returns the saved default workspace of each operator on the client area. It includes the combo box to select a viewset.



3.6 Alarm Bar

It contains buttons to quiet alarms and to open Alarm List windows.

Figure 6: Alarm Bar

Red button in the alarm bar indicates active alarms. Blinking red button indicates active not acknowledged alarms. Blinking green button indicates not active but not acknowledged alarms.

3.7 Title Bar or Caption Bar

It shows name of an active view window. It also contains standard Min/Max/Close buttons and Windows system menu.

Figure 7: Title Bar or Caption Bar

3.8 Client Area

Client area is the working face, which is used for showing child windows, pop-up menus, , floating tool bars, view pictures, alarms list, etc.

4 EBI Screen User Interface

This chapter explains the EBI Screen user interface (UIC.exe) and operations which are commonly used by operators. Some operations are available for all workstations; however some are restricted depending on role and privilege of operators.

The chapter begins with operator access to the User Interface Client (UIC) and related actions. It also introduces the EBI Screen windows, detail pictures and viewsets.

4.1 Start the EBI Screen UIC

When an operator logs into the EBI Screen workstation, the following dialog pops up and the EBI Screen UIC is automatically started.



Figure 8: EBI Screen UIC

To avoid the automatic start of UIC by a login, remove the check mark Automatic restart of UI in use within a couple seconds after the dialog has popped up. After that the UIC can be started by clicking the button Start UI.

NOTE: The EBI Screen OWS is set to automatically log on in to the windows, as well as the UIC. The predefined username and password for window logon is granted for user right.

The UIC starts and the window Server States is displayed.

Figure 9: Server States – Server left is online and server right is standby

As soon as either the left or right traffic light shows green and the other shows yellow, the blue dotted line stops moving in the bottom of the window indicates that UIC is ready for a session start.



4.2 Start a Session

The dialog UIC Client Login is opened automatically. This is the same function as selecting from the main menu System→Login.

Figure 10: Menu Login

The dialog UIC Client Login is opened automatically.

Figure 11: UIC Client Login

To start a session, log into the system by typing in the field Operator Name your personal identification and in the field Password your personal password. Click the button OK.

NOTE: Password is case-sensitive.

Closing the dialog or clicking the button Cancel stops the session start.

After a successful login, the dialog Operator Profile is opened and you are asked to select your Role from the combo box and the Authority Areas from a list at the right. A list at the left displays the privileges connected to your role. The roles are fixed; no selection is possible at this point. The role defines combinations of authority areas and privileges configured to you.



Figure 12: Operator Profile

The roles, authority areas and privileges form an operator profile defines your rights during an EBI Screen session. The authority areas define the areas within you are allowed to operate and privileges define the actions you are allowed to perform during your session.

The button OK confirms your selection. The button Cancel closes the dialog without any selection.

NOTE: Without the selected role, you are not able to do anything with the UIC. Therefore a valid login through System→Login is always required.

Figure 13: Authority Areas

After the confirmed profile selection, the dialog above listing your authority areas is opened. The button Close closes the dialog and your session with the selected role and authority areas can start. The button Reselect opens the dialog Operator Profile and allows you to select your role and authority areas once again.



4.3 Change Password

To change your password, select System→ Change Password from the main menu. The dialog Change Password is opened.

Figure 14: Select Change Password

The dialog Change Password is opened.

Figure 15: Change Password window

Fill the text boxes from the top to bottom. Use the mouse pointer or TAB key on your keyboard to go from one text box to another – do not use the ENTER key. All text boxes must be filled. To complete the password change, click the button OK. To keep your old password, click the button Cancel.

NOTE: The password length for Delhi must be at least 4 characters.

Any operator, once logged on, is authorized to change his/her password at any time. It is recommended that the password be changed within an appropriate time to prevent unauthorized persons login on to the system.

What if …

The error message ‘Error writing database’ appears? The password can’t be saved in the database. Repeat changing password procedure.



The error message ‘Password length must be at least 4 characters’ appears? The new password was too short. Repeat changing password procedure with a longer password.

The error message ‘Invalid password’ appears? The old password was not correct. Repeat changing password procedure with the correct old password.

If the password is forgotten, a new password and the operator profile will have to be recreated, thus losing all preference. Contact System Administrator.

4.4 Check Status of Servers

To check status of the EBI Screen servers, select from the main menu System→Servers.

Figure16: Select Servers

The dialog window Server state is opened.

Figure 17: Server status

States of servers are symbolized by traffic light symbol with red, yellow and green lights. These lights indicate the operative modes of the servers. The left traffic lights are for the server number 1 and the right are for the server number 2. The operative mode can also be seen in the text boxes below the lights.



In normal case, the server 1 is on-line and the server 2 is standby (or vice versa) and the appropriate traffic lights show green and yellow.

If the changes in the server modes occurred, e.g. after a switchover between servers so that server 1 has changed its mode to standby and server 2 to online, the dialog Server States will pops-up. If the red traffic light is blinking and the text box below the light shows Reconnect, operator should click the text box. The reconnect establishes the connection to the server again. After reconnection the dialog Authority Areas will be displayed. Close the dialog to continue with previous authority areas or reselect the authority areas.

What if …

The traffic lights of server show red? The server is in Off-line mode. Wait for a while, if the red light doesn’t change to green or yellow, contact the System Administrator.

The traffic lights of server show blinking red and the button under the traffic lights shows Reconnect? The server is in No contact mode. Click the button Reconnect and wait for the yellow or green light. If the red light continues blinking, contact the System Administrator.

The traffic lights of server show yellow? The server is in Standby mode. Visible in double server mode. No actions.

The traffic lights of server show green? The server is in On-line mode. No actions.

The error message Create Socket Failed pops-up? The communication between server processes can’t be started. Push the button Reconnect and/or contact the System Administrator.

4.5 Print an Active Document

To print any active view or picture, select from the main menu System→Print Active Document.

Figure 18: Select Print Active Document



The dialog window Print is displayed.

Figure 19: Dialog Print Active Document

Click the button OK to print. Click the button Cancel to cancel the print command.

For printing, a window must be made active, i.e. click the window with the mouse. The title bar of the window becomes highlighted.

4.6 Print Setup

To change printer settings, select from System→Print Setup.

Figure 20: Select Print Setup

The dialog window Print Setup is opened.



Figure 21: Dialog Print Setup

Set the paper and printer properties and click the button OK. Clicking the button Cancel remains the properties intact.

4.7 Change Dialog Fonts

The operator can change font, font style and font size of the status bar, dialog windows, events and alarm texts. The font settings are operator and workstation depended.

Figure 22: Menu System → Settings → Set Fonts

This menu allows to change fonts style for general display, status bar display, and dialog display.



• To change general fonts, select System→Settings→Set Fonts→General Fonts.

• To change status bar fonts, select System→Settings →Set Fonts→Status bar Fonts.

• To change dialog fonts, select System→Settings→Set Fonts→Dialog Font.

Font style in Event log and Alarm List can be changed from other menu.

• To change fonts of the event texts in the Event Log, select Events→Settings→Set Font.

Figure 23: Menu Events→Settings→Set Font

• To change fonts of the alarm texts in the Alarm List, select Alarms→Settings→Set Font.

Figure 24: Menu Alarms→Settings→Set Font

The dialog window Font is displayed.



Figure 25: Dialog Font

Do the desired selections and click the button OK. To remain the fonts intact, click the button Cancel.

NOTE: After changing the dialog fonts the stop and start of the EBI Screen UIC is required to get the new font settings visible.

4.8 Enable/Disable History Mode

To restore the given commands in the Command field for later use, set the check mark for System�Settings�History Mode. To cancel restoring of the given commands, remove the check mark for System�Settings�History Mode.

Figure 26: Menu System→Settings→History Mode



Figure 27: The storage commands in command field

4.9 Enable/Disable Moving of Command Bar

To allow the command bar follow the right mouse clicks when moving it across the monitors, set the check mark for System→Settings→Move Command Bar. To cancel the command bar moving, remove the check mark for System→Settings→Move Command Bar.

Figure 28: Select Settings→Move Command bar

If the Move Command Bar is disabled, the command bar remains in the fixed position.

4.10 Operate Function Keys

The function keys F1…F12 (F-keys) can be defined to activate a certain command when the function key button is pressed from the keyboard.



Figure 29: Keyboard with the function keys F1…F12, Shift, Ctrl and Alt

Each F-key can be defined with or without Shift, Ctrl or Alt keys. This means that there are altogether 12*4 – 1 = 47 quick selection buttons.

NOTE: The bare key F1 is reserved for the Help.

The F-key settings are defined for each operator.

To check the existing function key settings, select System→Settings→Define Fkeys. The dialog window Function Key Setup is displayed.

Figure 30: Select to define Fkeys

NOTE: This menu is visible only for System Administrator and “Edit Favorites” menu is not used in Delhi.



Figure 31: Dialog Function Key Setup

The F-key definition consists of the following steps:

• Select the operator, to whom you define the F-keys from the combo box Operator.

• Select the modifier, i.e. if in addition to the F-key itself (None) also a button Shift, Control or Alt is needed to be pressed in order to activate the command, e.g. None.

• Select the F-key, e.g. F4.

• In the row of the selected F-key, select the type of the command in the combo box, e.g. Menu Command.

• In the row of the selected F-key, select the command in the combo box, e.g. Site → Depot → Events.



Figure 32: Key F4: Menu command Events→Site→Depot→Events

NOTE: The command of the type Command Text can include also parameters.

NOTE: If the command of the type Command Text is ended with the sign #, the command is executed automatically without need to press the button Execute in the Command line.

To save the definitions, click the button Save.

To copy the F-key settings from an operator to another operator, click the button Copy.



Figure 33: Copy F-key settings from the operator Test to the local

NOTE: Function Copy is available only for operators having required rights for the operation.

To copy the F-keys settings into a file, e.g. for printing purposes, click the button Save To File. The dialog window Save To File is opened. Select the directory and give name for the file.

To close the dialog window Define Function Keys, click the button Close.

What if …

The error message Error reading database pops-up? The function key setup for operator can’t be read in database.

The error message Error writing database pops-up? The function key definitions can’t be written in database. Repeat function key setup.

The error message Could Not Open File pops-up? The function key definitions can’t be saved in to a file. Repeat function key setup.



4.11 Handle Opened Windows

The menu Windows in the main menu offers some useful commands for handling opened windows. Opened windows are listed in the menu Window. By clicking a window menu item, it is activated and brought to front. A tick mark in front of the picture window indicates an active window.

Figure 34: Menu Window

To arrange multiple opened windows in an overlapped fashion in a free area, select Window → Cascade.

To arrange multiple opened windows side by side, select Window→Tile.

4.12 Getting Help During Session

To get help, beside help text on the status bar (chapter 3.3), there is also a Help menu available.

Figure 35: Menu Help

The selection of Help � Help Topics displays a dialog window to access Help information.



Figure 36: Dialog window for Help topics

The selection Help � Context Help changes the mouse pointer to a question mark. When pointing an item, e.g. Command bar, with the question mark, the help topic will be shown for that item.

4.13 About EBI Screen

The selection Help→About EBI Screen gives version information about the EBI Screen Client and EBI Screen System, including UICData.

Figure 37: Menu About EBI Screen



Figure 38: Dialog About EBI Screen

4.14 End a Session

To end your session, select from the main menu System→Logout.

Figure 39: Menu System→Logout



The following dialog is opened:

Figure 40: Confirm window

To confirm the logout, select Yes. Your session is ended. The EBI Screen UIC remains still on but the operation is no more possible.

The selection No closes the dialog without ending your session.

4.15 Stop the EBI Screen UIC

To stop the EBI Screen UIC program, select System→Exit.

Figure 41: Stop the UIC

The following dialog is displayed:



Figure 42: Dialog to exit from EBI Screen

To confirm the stop of the EBI Screen UIC, click the button Yes. To cancel the exit, click the button No.

5 Handling of Authority Areas

When operator logs in, he selects authority areas, which he is allowed to control. This chapter describes how operator changes his authority areas during his session.

5.1 Transfer My Authority Areas to another Operator

To transfer your authority area to another operator select from the main menu System → Authority... → Session Transfer

Figure 43: Select menu System→Authority→Session Transfer

The dialog Session Transfer Request is opened.



Figure 44: Session Transfer Request from operator ‘Test’ to operator ‘local’

Select from the left side list with the mouse the authority area to be transferred. Select the operator to get the area from the right side list. Click the button Transfer to activate the transfer operation.

Wait for the reply from the target operator. Target operator accepts the transfer by acknowledging the transfer message. Reply message from the target operator indicates which of the authority areas he/she has accepted.

The button Cancel leaves the authority areas intact. The button Close closes the dialog.

5.2 Accept New Authority Areas from another Operator

To accept new authority areas, which are requested by another operator, select them from the dialog window Session Transfer Response and click the button OK.



Figure 45: Session Transfer Response from operator Test

The requesting operator gets a reply message.

To reject the request click the button Select None and then the button OK.

5.3 Force Release of Authority Area

Operator who has the area of authority as Chief Control can release the authority area of other operators without asking any permissions.

To release other’s authority area, select from the main menu System → Authority → Show Sessions…

Figure 46: Select menu System→Authority→Show Sessions…

The dialog Current Sessions is opened.



Figure 47: Current Sessions dialog shows authority areas of OCC Chief Role

After select the operator’s session you want to release the authority area, click Release all areas. Any specific authority area cannot be selected and all authority areas of that session will be released.

Then the dialog Authority Areas shows no area is pop up in the released session.

Figure 48: Authority Areas of released session

5.4 List Authority Areas of Other Operators

To list the other operators who have logged in the system, select System→Authority→Show Sessions... The dialog window Current Sessions is opened. To look at their authority areas, click the row of the operator in the left text box and the authority areas are displayed in the right text box.



Figure 49: Select Show Current Sessions

The dialog window Current Sessions is opened.

Figure 50: Dialog Current Sessions

To close the dialog window Current Sessions, click the close button in the title bar.

5.5 List Authority Areas of My Own

To list the authority areas, which you are at the moment controlling, select System→Authority→Show Authority Areas… The dialog Authority Areas is opened.



Figure 51 : Select Show Authority Areas

Figure 52: Dialog Authority Areas

To change the authority areas, click the button Relogin. The dialog window Operator Profile is displayed for role and authority area selection. The button Close closes the dialog.

6 Monitoring Process State via Pictures

This chapter describes how operator uses pictures to monitor the state of process.

There are three types of pictures: Overview pictures, detail pictures, and System pictures. The overview pictures are opened from the menu Overviews while the detail pictures and system pictures are opened from the menu Site.



6.1 Open an Overview Picture from Menu bar

An overview picture offer the view of whole line layout. This is available for the operator in OCC only.

To open an overview picture, select from the main menu Overviews=>Overview Picture.

Figure 53: Overview menu

6.2 Open a System Picture from Menu bar

The system picture shows the system configuration of the overall system and each Interlocking area system. It indicates the status of the servers, workstations, network connection, relevant processes and interlocking interfaces.

To open the system pictures, select Site → System.

Figure 54: System Picture

6.3 Open a Detail Picture from Menu bar

To open a detail picture, select from the main menu Site→Line→Station→ Picture.



Figure 55: Site menu

To look at active events or alarms of the certain site, select: Site→ Line→Station→Events or Alarms. The Event Log / Alarm List are opened including active events/alarms of that site.

6.4 Open a Picture from Viewset

Viewsets are workstation depended. Each operator workstation can have one or several viewsets. Another way to open a picture is to select from available viewset. Click the drop down list menu and select the viewset. It is located under the main menu.

Figure 56: Drop down menu for viewsets



6.5 Open a Picture from Navigator

Another way to open a picture is to click on the navigator, arrow-like symbol. The navigator may lead to the broaden view or the narrow view, as well as the adjacent view.

For example, to open each station detail picture from the interlocking detail picture, left-click at arrow down symbol at the desired station.

Figure 57: Left-click at arrow down at Mundka station

Then station picture of Mundka station is now show.

Figure 58: MUNDKA station picture



To come back to an Interlocking detail picture; Left-click at arrow up.

Figure 59: Left-click at arrow up to zoom out a MUNDKA station picture

To go to the adjacent detail view; Left-click at the arrow left / right.

Figure 60: Left-click at arrow right

6.6 Adjust Amount of Information in a Picture

Each detail picture includes usually different types of information, e.g. symbols, track numbers, point numbers, etc. To keep the pictures simple and well defined, different kind of information is grouped to layers, which are displayed only on operator’s request. E.g. track numbers are included to the layer Track numbers. This information is displayed only, when the layer Track numbers is selected from the layer menu. When the picture is opened for the first time, the information of the default layer, usually the wayside object symbols, is displayed.



Figure 61: Picture menu with selected layers

To display a certain kind of information of a picture, click the background of a detail picture with the right mouse button and set the check mark for the selected layer.

To hide a certain kind of information of a picture, click the background of a detail picture with the right mouse button and remove the check mark of the selected layer.

6.7 Load/Save Default views

Figure 62: Menu Settings→Default views



The operator can change positions of the Toolbars by dragging them with left mouse button.

To restore previous views, select System→Settings→Default views →Load.

To save default views, select System→Settings→ Default views→Save.

6.8 Close a Detail Picture

To close a picture, click the close button in picture’s title bar.

Figure 63: The right top corner of the window (maximize and close button)

6.9 Move a Detail Picture

To move a picture in the client area, click the title bar of the picture and move with the mouse.

6.10 Resize a Detail Picture

To resize a picture, click the border of the picture and drag with the mouse. To maximize a picture, click the maximize button in the title bar.

7 Controlling Process with Commands

This chapter describes how operator can give commands when working with EBI Screen UIC.

A command can be entered via mouse or keyboard. When using the mouse, the object is right-clicked with the mouse in the picture and the command is selected from the object’s pop-up menu. The command with parameters appears in the command line and the button Execute is clicked.

When using the keyboard, the command with its parameters is written in the command line and the button Execute is clicked.

If the command’s syntax was correct, the response field will show Command Sent OK to indicate that command was sent to the interlocking device.



Figure 64: Command bar, execution OK

An error message will be shown in the response field when an erroneous command is detected and the command bar’s icon will change to a warning sign.

Figure 65: Command bar, error in execution

What if …

Text in the response field shows Unknown Command? The command doesn’t exist. Retype the command.

Text in the response field shows Unknown Object!!? The object doesn’t exist. Retype the object.

Text in the response field shows Too few Arguments? Not enough arguments in command. Enter right amount of arguments.

Text in the response field shows Command Not Allowed !!? Not enough privileges to give command, or no authority. Change you role and/or authority areas.

Text in the response field shows Unknown Route !!? Wrong parameters for route command. Enter right parameters.

The response from the interlocking device will be shown in the command bar’s response field. The Response log shows 8 latest command responses. Response text of a successfully executed command is green. A red colour text indicates error in command execution.

You can cancel the command procedure by clicking the button Clear in the Command line or the key ESC in the keyboard any time before pushing the button Execute.

7.1 Command Type

Commands are classified into two types; single object command and multiple objects command. The single object command requires only one object number in order to send the command, while the multiple objects command requires two/three object numbers.

Regardless of the number of parameter in command, it can also seperated by behavior; Normal command and Critical command.



Normal commands can be executed right away while critical commands requires command confirmation. Operators can see the critical command confirmation request indication by the red text, depends on the critical command and the object.

Figure 66: Critical command confirmation required for ‘UNBLOCK_TC’

7.1.1 Give a Single Object Command

To give a command for a single object, set mouse pointer on the object’s symbol in the picture. When right-clicking the object, a green selection rectangle is drawn around the object and a popup menu including objects allowed commands is displayed.

Figure 67: Give single object command by right mouse click



Figure 68: Command description on status bar

When pointing a command, its description is displayed in the Status bar. The command is selected by clicking it with the left mouse button. After selection the command is displayed in the Command line. Click button Execute.

Figure 69: Selected command in the command line

7.1.2 Give a Multiple Objects Command

In each multiple objects command, it involved two or three objects: An object in the start point and another object in the end point for two objects command and additional object in the middle point is required for three objects command.

There are several multiple objects commands in Delhi Metro Line 5&6 project;

Two objects command; TR, TROS, SR, BLOCK_RTE, BLOCK_SR, UNBLOCK_RTE, UNBLOCK_SR, CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_RTE, CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_SR and GET_AUTH.

Three objects command; SR3, BLOCK_SR3, UNBLOCK_SR3 and CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_SR3.

The example of two objects is route command, ‘TR’, it is given with the following mouse actions: Start point left clicking - End point right clicking. Select command from pop-up menu, then click button Execute to execute the command.

Figure 70: Request route command, TR, by left at start and right at end.



The example of three objects command is shunt route via point command, ‘SR3’, it is given with the following mouse actions: Start point left clicking, Middle point left clicking and End point right clicking. Select command from pop-up menu, then click button Execute to execute the command.

Figure 71: Request shunt route command, SR3.

NOTE:

1) Command availability is vary for specific area and/or specific role, for permit speed level of each track circuit. For example.

• TSR_OFF command is only available at local control level. (LATS and VDU)

• TSR_10, TSR_15, and TSR_20 commands are available for MUDK_TC580E.

• TSR_10, TSR_15, TSR_20, and TSR_30 commands are available for MUDK_TC590E.

2) Point Self Normalization is only available for these following points.

Line 5 MADT P532F and P533F

MUDK P512E

ILOK P512B

Line 6 STVR P611D

3) Route related command are actived under this condition.

• MAN_RTE_REL command is actived from the end signal of route.

• FLEET_ON and FLEET_OFF commands are actived from the beginning signal of route. The required route shall be locked in prior to operate FLEET_ON command.

• CALLON command is actived from the start signal of route. The required route shall be locked in prior to operate CALLON command.



4) Automaton object, for Automatic Run-Through (ART), is shown in LATS and VDU view excluding Depot. The type of view can be noticed in the interlocking box.

Figure 72: LATS view

Figure 73: IL VDU view

Figure 74: CATS view

5) The command for Emergency Take Control, GET_ERAUTH, is only available at IL VDU to take over the authorization from CATS.

6) The command for reset counter digit is privileged for the Chief Controller only. It was designed for restricted use, thus it must be manually type the command and parameter in the command bar.

7.2 Operate System Object Command

System objects are in the square box at the top left of the EBI Screen main window. Single object command can be sent from Authority Area button, Automaton button (Automatic Run-Through) and CBI_SI button (All Signal blocked). For route command can be sent to take the desired authority area i.e. Central, Local or VDU.



Figure 75: System Objects

7.2.1 Authority Area

Authority Area indicates the operational control mode. There are 5 statuses available.

Status Display

Central Control (Background: White, Text: Black ‘Central’)

Local Control (Background: Light grey, Text: Dark grey ‘Local’)

Control at Interlocking VDU (Background: Light grey, Text: Black ‘VDU’)

Control Released (Background: Dark grey, Text: Black ‘Released’)

Not updated (Background: Black, Text: White ‘Invalided’)

7.2.1.1 Take control

Operator can take control of authority area by giving a multiple objects. First, left-click the top button of the authority area and right-click at below button for desired mode, then a pop-up command GET_AUTH appear; left-click.

The example is for taking Local Control.



Figure 76: Get local control

Then execute the command at the command bar, or press Enter.

Figure 77: Get Local Control command at command bar

The indication of Authority Area is changed to Local control mode.

Figure 78: Control mode is local

7.2.1.2 Release control

To release the authority area, the operator must right-click at top button which could be Local or Central or VDU at that moment; left-click at the pop-up command REL_AUTH.

Figure 79: Release Control




Figure 80: Send command at command bar

The indication of Authority Area is changed to Released.

Figure 81: Authority Area is released

7.2.1.3 Emergency Take Control

For emergency case, there is ‘GET_ERAUTH’ command available at VDU for taking emergency control from CTC without any cooperative mechanism

The operator right-mouse click on the Authority_Area object and select GET_ERAUTH command.

Figure 82: Take Emergency Control

Then click Execute button at the command bar, or press Enter key.

Figure 83: Send command GET_ERAUTH at command bar

The status of Authority Area shall now be changed to VDU.



Figure 84: Authority Area is VDU

NOTE: This command is applicable only when authority of control is in “Central” mode.

7.2.2 Automatic Run-through (ART)

This automaton should be built for each interlocking area. It shall automatically set the route sequencially from one side to another side (start and end at line block area).

7.2.2.1 Activate ART

To activate, right-click at the Automaton button selected Automaton → Activate

Figure 85: Activate Automaton

The indication will then change to On

Figure 86: Automaton is enabled

7.2.2.2 Terminate ART

To terminate, right-click at the Automaton button selected Automaton →Terminate



Figure 87: Terminate Automaton

The indication will then change to Off

Figure 88: Automaton is disabled

7.2.3 CBI Signal

7.2.3.1 Block CBI Signal

Operator can block all signals by giving BLOCK_SI command; right-click at the CBI_SI button and left-click at BLOCK_SI from the pop-up commands appear.

Figure 89: Block CBI Signal




Figure 90: Block Signal command at command bar

The indication of CBI_SI and all signals are changed to blocked.

Figure 91: All Signal is blocked

7.2.3.2 Unblock CBI Signals

Operator can cancel block CBI signal by giving UNBLOCK_SI command; right-click at the CBI_SI button and left-click at UNBLOCK_SI from the pop-up commands appear.



Figure 92: Unblock CBI Signal


Figure 93: Unblock CBI Signal at command bar

Since it is a critical command, a confirmation is required; right-click again and left-click at CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_SI command to confirm executing the command.

Figure 94: Confirm Unblock CBI Signal command

7.3 Operate Rail Object Command

Rail objects are symbolic graphics that represented the yard objects which are points, point locked indicators (PLI), tracks, signals and etc.



7.3.1 Station ID

It is linked to the interlocking computer status. Every stations in each CBI area are linked to the same Interlocking.

Figure 95: Station ID object on MMI

7.3.1.1 Synchronize Time

There is a command ‘TIME’ for ordering Interlocking computer to synchronize its system clock with EBI Screen time.

The command can be given by right-mouse click on the Station Id object, then select TIME command.

Figure 96: Synchronize Time

Click Execute button at the command bar or press Enter.

Figure 97: Execute TIME command at command bar



7.3.2 Point Operation

When right-clicking at point, available commands are appeared. There are common commands that appear to all points and some unique commands that appear to some points.

The common commands are the switch point position, point block, manual authorization, and etc.

Call-on and Train Speed Restriction operations are not available for point in Depot area.

7.3.2.1 Block/Unblock point

For maintenance purpose, point can be blocked from moving to protect the maintenance personnel at wayside.

To block a point, right-click at the desired point and left-click at BLOCK then execute the command at the command bar or press Enter

Figure 98: Block point MUDK_P502E

Figure 99: Block Point command at command bar

The indication of point blocked is then shown as red rectangle behind point symbol.



Figure 100: Point MUDk_P502E is blocked

To unblock the point, right-click at point symbol and left-click at UNBLOCK.

Figure 101: Unblock point MUDK_P502E


Figure 102: Unblock Point command at command bar

The indication of point blocked is disappeared.



Figure 103: Point MUDK_P502E is unblocked

7.3.2.2 Call-On/Reset

If there is a damage track circuit in a route section (start signal does not proceed), operator is able to allow a train to run through required route by using CALLON command at the start of route. The route is allowed with closed attention (start signal shows violet).

Right-click at the desired point and left-click at CALL_ON.

Figure 104: Set Call-On at MUDK_P502E


Figure 105: Call-On command at command bar



Indication call-on is then shown on the MUDK_P502E point as yellow rectangle above point symbol.

Figure 106: Call-on is indicated

To reset Call-on function, right-click at point and left-click at RESET

Figure 107: Set Reset Call-On at MUDK_P502E

Then Call-on indication is disappeared.



Figure 108: Call on is reseted at point MUDK_P502E

7.3.2.3 Switch to Normal/Reverse position

Point can be switched to normal or reverse by giving NORMAL or REVERSE command. To switch point position to normal, right-click at the desired point and left-click at NORMAL.

Figure 109: Switch point P502E to normal position





Point MUDK_P502E is switched to normal position.

Figure 111: Point MUDK_P502E is switched to normal position

To switch point to reverse position, do the same step but with REVERSE command.

7.3.2.4 Emergency Switch On/Emergency Switch Off

Operator can switch point to normal or reverse while track circuit is occupied by giving EMER_PT_ON command.

Right-click at the point and left-click at EMER_PT_ON command.

Figure 112: Set Emergency switch On at point MUDK_P502E





EMER_PT_ON is a critical command which requires a confirmation, as red text ‘E’ display at MUDK_P502E.

Figure 114: Required to confirm EMER_PT_ON command

Right click on the same point symbol and left click on CONFIRM_EMER_PT_ON to confirm the command.

Figure 115: CONFIRM_EMER_PT_ON command





Indication emergency switch on is then shown on the MUDK_P502E as a green circle. After that operator can be switched point to normal or reverse position.

Figure 117: Emergency switch On is indicate at point MUDK_P502E

To cancelling Emergency Switch On, right-click at point and left-click at EMER_PT_OFF.

Figure 118: Set EMER_PT_OFF at point MUDK_P502E





Then Emergency switch on indication is disappeared.

Figure 120: Emergency Switch Off at point MUDK_P502E

7.3.2.5 Manual Point On/Manual Point Off

Operator can give authority to manual control point by giving MAN_PT_ON command. Right-click at the point, and left-click at MAN_PT_ON.

Figure 121: Set MAN_PT_ON at point MUDK_P505E





Then point manual control is authorized indication display as a green blinking crank.

Figure 123: point manual control is authorized at Point MUDK_P505E

To inhibit authorized manual point. Right-click at point and left-click at MAN_PT_OFF then execute the command at the command bar, or press Enter.

Figure 124: Set MAN_PT_OFF at Point MUDK_P505E



Figure 125: Manual Contol Point Off command at command bar

The MAN_PT_OFF is a critical command which requires a confirmation as display by red text ‘M’ at desired point.

Figure 126: Confirm inhibit manual control point

Then point manual control is inhibited.

Figure 127: Manual control is inhibited at point MUDK_P505E.



7.3.2.6 Self Normalization On/ Self Normalization Off

The point self normalization will allow point to automatically swtich back to its normal position after route is released.

The operator can set the self normalization by giving command ‘NORM_PT_ON’ .

Figure 128: Set NORM_PT_ON

Click Execute button at the command bar or press Enter.

Figure 129: Execute NORM_PT_ON at command bar

The point self normalization is now authorized, as indicated by red frame around the point number.

Figure 130: Point normalization active is indicated



To remove point self normalization, select command ‘NORM_PT_OFF’ and click Execute button at command bar or press Enter.

Figure 131: Set NORM_PT_OFF

Figure 132: Execute NORM_PT_OFF at command bar

The operator must confirm to remove the self normalization, as it is a critical command, by executing ‘CONFIRM_NORM_PT_OFF’ command. There is a red text ‘N’ display at desired point.

Figure 133: Confirm to inhibit self normalization



Figure 134: Execute CONFIRM_NORM_PT_OFF at command bar

The status of self normalization is changed to inhibit, the red frame is disappeared.

Figure 135: Point normalization inhibit is indicated

NOTE: Only these specific points are provided Point Normalization function; MADT_P532F, MADT_P533F, MUDK_P512E, and ILOK_P512B.

7.3.2.7 Train Speed Restriction On/ Train Speed Restriction Off

Operator can execute TSR_10, TSR_15, TSR_20, TSR_30 or TSR_50 to limit the train running speed. This limitation can be removed by giving TSR_OFF which is a critical command.

Each point has different level of speed limit depending on its ceiling speed.

For example, operator wants to limit the speed to 20 km/h for point MUDK_P502E. Right-click at the point symbol, and left-click at TSR_20.



Figure 136: Limit speed at 20 km/h



The number 20 is shown below the point symbol to indicate speed limitation of 20 km/h.

Figure 138: Speed is limited to 20 km/h

To remove the speed limitation, right-click at point and left-click at TSR_OFF then execute the command at the command bar, or press Enter.

NOTE: TSR_OFF command available only for Local operator.



Figure 139: Remove speed limit


The red text ‘S’ display at point symbol is indicated that operator is required to confirm TSR_OFF command.

Figure 141: Required to confirm TSR_OFF command



Confim the command by right-click at the desired point and left-click CONFIRM_TSR_OFF and execute command at the command bar.

Figure 142: Send confirmation command for removing TSR


The speed limitation is now removed.

Figure 144: The speed limit is removed (number 20 is disappeared)



7.3.3 Track Operation

Track operations are the most same as point; Call-On/Reset, Train Speed Restriction On/Off.

For track in Depot area, only Block/Unblock Track operation is available. While the operation available for adjacent track is Call-On/Reset function.

Hence, in this section, only Block/Unblock Track are explained.

NOTE: For the adjacent track, which is provided 2 tracks after the border for the track belong to adjacent interlocking. They are seperated by the interlocking border line (white dash line).

Figure 145: Adjacent tracks

7.3.3.1 Block/Unblock Track

If there is a damage track in section. Operator can block track for maintenance by giving BLOCK_TC command. Right-click at the track symbol and left-click at BLOCK_TC.

Figure 146: Send BLOCK_TC command at MUDK_T519E

Then execute the command at the command bar, or press Enter




Then MUDK_T519E is under maintenance block as indicated by purple lines cover track symbol.

Figure 148: Maintenance block is indicate at Track MUDK_T519E

To remove the maintenance block, right-click at track symbol and left-click at UNBLOCK_TC.

Figure 149: Send UNBLOCK_TC command at MUDK_T519E

Then execute the command at the command bar, or press Enter


The UNBLOCK_TC is critical command which requires a confirmation command as display as red text ‘T’ below track symbol.

Figure 151: Required to confirm UNBLOCK_TC command



Confirm the command by right-click at the desired point and left-click CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_TC command and execute command at the command bar.

Figure 152: Confirm removing track block

Figure 153: Send CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_TC at command bar

The maintenance block is now removed.

Figure 154: The maintenance block is removed

7.3.4 Signal Operation

In this section, only FEET_ON and FEET_OFF commands are explained. (MAN_RTE_REL will be explained later in chapter 7.4 Operate Route Command).

The operation available for adjacent signal and shunting signal in Depot is SHUNT_RTE_REL command which is explained in chapter 7.4 Operate Route Command.

The fictive signal and adjacent shunting signal only provide MAN_RTE_REL command.

NOTE: Adjacent Signal / Adjacent Shunting Signal are provided for 2 objects after border for the signal / shunting signal belong to adjacent interlocking, indicated by the interlocking

border line.



Figure 155: Adjacent signal

Figure 156: Adjacent Shunting Signal

7.3.4.1 Fleet On/Fleet off

When operator wants to keep route reserved even though the train has passed (route will not be released by train passage); one can operate fleeting command to achieve this purpose.

To operate FLEET_ON command, requires the desirable route to be set. After the route is set, right-click at the start signal and left-click at FLEET_ON.

Figure 157: Route MUDK_S501E – MDK_S503E is set



Figure 158: Set fleeting on at MUDK_S501E



Then the fleeting indication is indicated on signal MUDK_S501E as a green rectangle with black text ‘F’ in the middle.

Figure 160: Fleeting is indicated at MUDK_S501E

To turn off fleeting function, right-click at the desired signal (in this case, MUDK_S501E) and left-click at FLEET_OFF.



Figure 161: Set FLEET_OFF at MUDK_S501F



The fleeting is off, the green rectangle with black text ‘F’ is now disappeared.

Figure 163: Fleeting is off

NOTE: Fleeting in wrong road direction is also possible.



7.3.5 Emergency Stop Platform

Emergency Stop Platform object is located virtually near the platform symbol. It is used for cancelling the emergency stop of the train at specific platform.

7.3.5.1 Deactivate Emergency Stop

When the emergency stop is actived by physical plunger at wayside platform or control room. Right-click at Emergency Stop Platform object and left-click at EMER_STOP_OFF to deactivate emergency stop.

Figure 164: Send EMER_STOP_OFF to clear emergency stop



The indication for emergency stop is then changed to deactivate.

Figure 166: Emergency stop is deactivated



7.3.6 Cycle button

The Cycle button is for cycle mode operation for turnback route which located on screen near the turnback track.

7.3.6.1 Cycle On/Cycle Off

At terminal station including interim turnback station, trains should be operated in a sequential manner with route being set automatically. There can be more than one cycle at each station. All the possible cycles are provided for the train arriving in the normal direction.

There will be a Cycle button provided for each cycle. The automaton is implemented for each Cycle button. When the operator give command ‘CYCLE_ON’; right-click at the cycle button and left-click at CYCLE_ON. Then the specific automaton will be activated.

Figure 167: Set command CYCLE_ON at MUDK_Cycle_01E



The indication for cycle button is then changed to on as display as white text.

Figure 169: Cycle 01E is active



To turn off cycle mode, right-click at the desired cycle button (in this case, MUDK_Cycle_01E) and left-click at CYCLE_OFF.

Figure 170: Set command CYCLE_OFF at MUDK_Cycle_01E



The indication for cycle button is then changed to off.

Figure 172: Cycle 01E is reset

7.3.7 Digital Counter

Digital counter digits are provided for successful execution of the critical command. The digital counter is provided individually for each critical command as listed below.

• Set emergency stop (from physical plunger at wayside platform/ control room)

• Remove temporary speed (TSR_OFF)

• Remove track block (UNBLOCK_TC)

• Remove signal block (UNBLOCK_SI)

• Remove route block (UNBLOCK_RTE)



• Enable emergency point switch (EMER_PT_ON)

• Inhibit point manual authorization (MAN_PT_OFF)

• Inhibit point normalization (NORM_PT_OFF)

• Emergency Get Authority (GET_ERAUTH)

7.3.7.1 Reset All Counter value to zero

Only the Chief Controller can reset all counters value by typing RESET_COUNTER and name of Interlocking No. directly into command bar. Then execute the command or press Enter.

Figure 173: Send RESET_COUNTER at command bar

The operator is required to confirm the command, by typing the CONFIRM_RESET_COUNTER and name of interlocking No. directly into command bar. Then execute the command or press Enter.

Figure 174: Send CONFIRM_RESET_COUNTER at command bar

Figure 175: Reset counter to zero



7.4 Operate Route Command

Route operation consists of setting, cancelling, blocking a route and releasing route blocked.

Route setting, blocking, and block releasing operations are multiple objects command, while route cancelling is single object command.

NOTE: A route is combined of start and end objects which can be any of these following types; signal, fictive signal, virtual signal, adjacent shunting signal, depot shunting signal, buffer stop, end block track, and help block.

To cancel a route, the end object is used. There are 2 types of command depends on route type; train route in main line area and shunt route in depot area.

Train route cancelling command, MAN_RTE_REL, is available for signal, fictive signal, adjacent shunting signal, buffer stop, and help block.

Shunt route cancelling command, SHUNT_RTE_REL, is available for depot shunting signal, adjacent signal, buffer stop, and end block track.

Figure 176: Fictive signal symbol

Figure 177: Virtual signal symbol

NOTE: Virtual signal will appear only when there is a route over ITI blocked.

Figure 178: Adjacent Signal



Figure 179: Adjacent shunting signal

Figure 180: Depot shunting signal

Figure 181: End block track symbol

Figure 182: Help block symbol

Figure 183: Buffer stop symbol

7.4.1 Route Setting

To set a route, operator can follow these steps.



1) Select the start point (start object) of the route by left-clicking. A white rectangle is drawn around the start point. The pointer changes to an arrow to indicate that a route command giving is in progress.

2) Select the end point (end object) of the route by right-clicking. The white rectangle appears around the end point.

3) A route menu appears immediately when the end point is selected.

Select the route command (TR or TROS or SR). The route command appears in the command bar.

Press the button Execute or press Enter.

Figure 184: Setting a route from S501E to S503E


4) The desired route is set and the traffic direction of this route is indicated.

Figure 186: The route is set

7.4.2 Route Cancelling

To cancel a route, operator can follow these steps.



1) Select the end point (end object) of the route by right-clicking. The green rectangle appears around the end point.

2) A cancel route menu appears immediately when the end point is selected.

3) Select the cancel route command (MAN_RTE_REL or SHUNT_RTE_REL). The cancel route command appears in the command bar, then click the button Execute or press Enter.

Figure 187: Cancel route command


The route is then cancelled.

Figure 189: Route is cancelle

7.4.3 Block Route

Operator can prevent a route setting by executing BLOCK_RTE command. The procedure is the same as route setting.



Figure 190: Send route blocking command



Route blocking is then shown as the blue line along the route.

Figure 192: Route MUDK_S501E – MUDK_S503E is blocked

NOTE: The route blocking function for route over ITI (route across Interlocking border) can also be operated from local level by the half first part of route using help block.



Figure 193: First part of route

7.4.4 Unblock Route

To release route blocking, operator shall send command UNBLOCK_RTE. The procedure is the same as route setting.

Figure 194: Release route blocking for MUDK_S501E – MUDK_S503E





The UNBLOCK_RTE command is critical command which requires a confirmation as display as red text ‘R’ at the start and end signals of route.

Figure 196: Requires command confirmation

Select CONFIRM_UNBLOCK_RTE and execute command at the command bar.

Figure 197: Send Confirmation command


Route bar is then disappeared.

Figure 199: Route barring is removed



NOTE: UNBLOCK_RTE for route over ITI (route across interlocking border) can also be operated from local level by the half second part of route using virtual signal.

Figure 200: Half second part of route

7.5 Operate Platform Object Command

The platform object, which is a static grey rectangular, placed on the track side according to platform position. A single object command is provided at platform track for train stopping

behavior.

Figure 201: Platform object

The status of train bahavior is display with the button alarm button near platform.

Status Display

There is no condition apply.

Train Hold is active.

Skip Stop is active.

Keep Door Closed is active.

7.5.1 Skip Stop

The SET SKIP command is for order the train to skip this selected platform. For example, if the operator issue SET SKIP command at NNOI PF2, train 4410 take off from NRSN station shall pass up platform at NNOI station without stopping.



To set a train to skip a selected platform, right-click on the platform object. Select SET SKIP command with left-click.

Figure 202: Send SET SKIP command


The status of skip stop button is now changed to red.

Figure 204: Skip Stop is active

To remove the skip stop condition, right-click on platform and select RESET HSR command by left-clicking.



Figure 205: Send RESET HSR command


The skip stop button is then changed to grey.

Figure 207: Skip Stop is inactive

7.5.2 Train Hold

The SET HOLD command is for holding a train at selected platform.

To set a train to skip a selected platform, right-click on the platform object. Select SET HOLD command with left-click.



Figure 208: Send SET HOLD command


The train hold button is changed to red.

Figure 210: Train Hold is active

To remove train hold, right-click at selected platform object. Left-click at RESET HSR command.



Figure 211: Send RESET HSR command


The status of train hold button is now changed to grey.

Figure 213: Train Hold is inactive

7.5.3 Keep Door Closed

The SET KEEP DOOR CLOSED command is for inhibit train door to be opened at a selected platform. Same as the SET SKIP command, this behavior information will be sent to the next train coming which stop at previous platform.

From the example, the operator send SET KEEP DOOR CLOSED command at up platform NNOI station. The train stopping at NRSN station up platform will be informed to keep the train door closed when stop at NNOI station.



Figure 214: Send SET KEEP DOOR CLOSED command


The status of Keep Door Closed button is changed to yellow.

Figure 216: Keep Door Closed is active

To remove Keep Door Closed, right-click on the platform and select REMOVE KEEP DOORS CLOSED command.

Figure 217: Send REMOVE KEEP DOORS CLOSED command




The Keep Door Closed button is now changed to inactive status, display in grey.

Figure 219: Keep Door Closed is inactive

7.6 Operate Ventilation Object Command

The ventilation object is represented by the rectangle button with VSID on it, located at the first track of its section. The ventilation object is only available for the underground section in the CTC picture of Line 6; Overview and Detail pictures.

Figure 220: Ventilation Object



The ventilation object indicates the restriction mode by background color.

Status Display

Ventilation shaft is not restricted (Black text on grey box)

Ventilation shaft is restricted (Black text on red box)

The restriction mode of the ventilation section can be restored / removed by the operator in OCC under his consideration. Thus the ventilation restriction status shall be in responsible of the operator in OCC to verbally communicate with the operator in SCR.

7.6.1 Activate Restriction

The Activate command is for turning on the restriction mode. Once the ventilation is restricted, ATS will monitor the availability of that particular section and supervise Interlocking to inhibit train movement into the section when it is occupied.

An OCC operator can order the ventilation section to be restricted by right-click on the ventilation object and select Automaton -> Activate.

Figure 221: Activate Restriction mode of VSID 781

The ventilation object is then changed to Red which indicates the restriction mode is on.

Figure 222: Ventilation object indicates VSID 781 is in Restricted mode



7.6.2 Terminate Restriction

The terminate command is for turning off the restriction mode of particular ventilation section. ATS will then resume normal operation.

An OCC operator can order the ventilation section to be not restricted by right-click on the ventilation button and select Automaton -> Terminate.

Figure 223: Terminate Restriction mode of VSID 781

The ventilation object displays grey, which indicates the restriction mode is off.

Figure 224: Ventilation object indicates VSID781 is not under restriction.

8 Interpreting of Events and Alarms

This chapter describes operator actions related to event and alarm handling in the EBI Screen UIC.

Events, like commands given by operator, changes in the object states, command responses, etc. are reported in the Event Log. Alarms, i.e. events denoting abnormal events, are registered in the Alarm List.

8.1 Alarm/Event Window

Alarms are listed and displayed in the alarm window. It shows the details of the alarm which are time, station, object and the description. Moreover, alarms can be filtered and displayed for the desired condition e.g. station, object type, etc.



The event window is quite the same as the alarm window except that the alarm window lets you acknowledge the alarms while the event window displays the event that occurs in the authority area.

The Event Log and Alarm list windows:

Figure 225: Event Log window

Figure 226: Alarm List window

Events/alarms are shown in the Event Log / Alarm List in time order row by row. The columns display information as follows:

Column Information

1 Alarm status indicator

2 Date and time

3 Priority

4 Site

5 Object to event

6 Event text

7 Name of the operator who has executed the operation

8 Comment to the events if given by the operator



Alarm List window is like Event Log window with two exceptions:

1) It has three buttons for acknowledging and cancelling alarms, however cancelling alarms button is not applicable in this project.

2) The first column of an alarm row has an alarm state indicator, which shows the state of the alarm.

State Indicator Alarm State

Red rectangle = alarming and acknowledged

Red flashing rectangle = alarming and not acknowledged

Green rectangle = cancelled alarm, waiting for deletion

Green flashing rectangle = not alarming and not acknowledged

3) In the alarm list, text colour imply the alarm priority level by mean of following.

Non-Urgent Text is coloured in black (0,0,0)

Urgent Text is coloured in dark yellow (128,128,0)

Critical Text is coloured in red (255,0,0)

8.2 Scroll Event/Alarm List

To move from a page to another use the buttons on the right-hand side of the event log / alarm list. The button Page Down moves one page down and the button Page Up one page up. The button Home brings out the first and the button End the last event page. If the buttons Home and Page Up are disabled it means that you are on the first page and if the buttons End and Page Down are disabled you are on the last page of lists.



Figure 227: Scroll feature buttons

When you resize the Event Log / Alarm List dialog window, the list control changes too. If rows in the Event Log / Alarm List don’t fit to the window, a horizontal scroll bar will appear on the bottom of window.

8.3 Filter alarm state in the Alarm List

In order to filter alarm states, select the activity-acknowledgement pair by ticking the checkboxes in the upper left corner of the Alarm list window.

Figure 228: Filter for Alarm Types

8.4 Open multiple windows of Event Log

Multiple windows of event log can be opened by pressing ctrl-button while selecting the event window from Events menu.

Ticking combinations:

- all ticked - active + acked - active + nonacked - nonactive + acked - nonactive + nonacked

To leave all unticked or incompleted is prevented by the user interface.



Figure 229: Multiple Event Log windows for Mundka station

8.5 Filter events and alarms in the Event Log

There are two checkboxes to filter either events or alarms.

Figure 230: Filter for alarms and events

The difference of the alarms in the Event Log and in the Alarm List:

• Event Log displays the history of an object and the change of an object state is recorded on a new line.

• Alarm list displays alarm states, which are updated on the current line, if the alarm state is changed. Therefore there is no alarm history displayed in the Alarm List.

Ticking combinations:

- all ticked - events - alarms

To leave all unticked or incompleted is prevented by the user interface.



8.6 Filter other items in Event Log and Alarm List

To filter events/alarms, use filter combo boxes at the top of Event Log / Alarm List window. The following filter options are available:

Figure 231: Filter bar for filtering the alarms and events

• Site: Event/alarms are listed according to stations.

• Object type: Event/alarms are listed according to object type.

• Priority: Event/alarms are listed according to priorities.

• Timespan: Event/alarms inside certain timespan are listed.

• Authority Areas: Event/alarms are listed according to authority areas.

One or more of the filters can be used simultaneously.

8.7 Filter Site

By default, all sites are displayed. In order to display a specific site, select the site in the combo box list.

8.8 Filter Object Type and Object

Object combo box remain grey, until a specific object type is selected in the list. While activated, select the appropriate object in the Object combo box.

8.9 Filter Priority

By default, all priorities are displayed. In order to display a specific priority, select the priority in the combo box list. Only requested priority events and alarms are shown.

8.10 Filter Events/Alarms within a Timespan

To define a timespan, click the button Timespan in the Event Log / Alarm List. The dialog window Set Timespan is displayed.



Figure 232: Dialog Timespan

Select the start of the timespan on the left side calendar and the end of the timespan on right side calendar. Click the button OK. To cancel the selection, click the button Cancel. Click the button Clear to remove the timespan selection.

Notice: Maximum is 10 days (Old Events and alarms can be filtered. Filtering of older event/alarms makes no sense even if it is possible to select any time stamp from the calendar.)

8.11 Change Layout of the Event Log/Alarm List

To change size of the columns in the Event Log / Alarm List, left-mouse-click the column separators in the list header and move the mouse. Column sizes are stored, so next time you open the Event Log / Alarm List window, column sizes are as you defined them.

8.12 Look at Events/Alarms of Other Authority Areas

To look at events/alarms related to objects not belonging your authority area, click the button Authority Areas in the Event Log / Alarm List. The dialog window Authority Areas is displayed. Select with the check mark the desired areas and click the button OK.



Figure 233: Dialog Authority Areas

The event/alarms of the selected areas are displayed in the Event Log / Alarm List window. To return events/alarms of your own area, click the button Default.

Click on the button Cancel to close the dialog window without any changes.

8.13 Open Event Log of All Events

To list all events, select Events→All from the main menu. The dialog window Event Log is opened.

8.14 Open Event Log of Certain Site

To list all events of a site, select Events→ Site Name or Site→ Site Name→Events from the main menu.

Figure 234: Selection of station events from menu Events



Figure 235: Selection of station events from menu Site

The dialog window Event Log is opened.

8.15 Change Fonts in the Event Log Dialogue

To change font, font size or font style of the event text rows in the Event Log dialog, select from the main menu Events→Settings→Set Font. The dialog window Fonts is opened.

Notice: Change of the fonts in the Event Log dialog will also change the font settings of the Alarm List dialog.

8.16 Print Events

To print alarms, select from the main menu Events→Print. The dialog window Print is opened. Click the button OK to print. Click the button Cancel to close the window.

Notice: The Event Log window must be active before the print command is enabled.

8.17 Change Event Printer Font

To change font, font size or font style for printing events, select from the main menu Events→Settings→Set Printer Font. The dialog window Fonts is opened.

Notice: Change of the Event Printer fonts will also change the font settings of the Alarm Printer.



8.18 Close Event Log

To close the dialog window Event Log, click the close button in the dialog window’s title bar. The Event Log is closed.

8.19 Detect New Active Alarms

The red button in the Alarm bar indicates that there are active alarm(s) in that site group. If the red colour is blinking, there are unacknowledged alarms. Fixed red colour stay for acknowledged alarms.

In case of acoustic alarms, detection is easy since they generate sound!

8.20 Open Alarm List of All Alarms

To list all alarms, select Alarms→All from the main menu. The dialog window Alarm List is opened. The alarm window can also be opened from the Alarm bar.

Figure 236: Alarm bar

8.21 Open Alarm List of Certain Site

To list all alarms of a site, select Alarms→Site Name or Site→ Site Name→Alarms from the main menu. The dialog window Alarm List is opened.



Figure 237: Selection of station alarms from menu Alarms

Figure 238: Selection of station alarms from menu Site



8.22 Open multiple windows of Alarm List

Multiple windows of alarm list can be opened by pressing ctrl-button while selecting the alarm window from Alarms menu.

Figure 239: Multiple Alarm List windows for Surasak station

8.23 Alarm Priorities

There are 3 groups of alarm priority: non-urgent, urgent and critical. Each priority has different text display (see below table)

Priority Text Display Colour

Non-Urgent Black (0,0,0)

Urgent Dark Yellow (128,128,0)

Critical Red (255,0,0)



8.24 Acknowledge Alarms

To acknowledge all alarms, click the button Acknowledge All in the Alarm List window.

Notice: Command Acknowledge All applies only alarms, which are visible in the current page of the Alarm List.

To acknowledge a specific alarm, select the alarm row by mouse and click the button Acknowledge.

To acknowledge multiple alarms, select the alarm rows by mouse, the standard Shift or Ctrl key and mouse button combination can be used, and click the button Acknowledge.

After acknowledgment indicators stop flashing.

Notice: Buttons Acknowledge and Acknowledge All is available only for operators having required rights for the operation.

What if …

The error message All visible alarms could not be acknowledged due to insufficient authority rights pops-up?

The error message There was nothing to acknowledge. (Perhaps due to insufficient authority rights) pops-up?

When clicking the button Acknowledge All, all alarms can’t be acknowledged since operator rights are insufficient. Select a new role via Relogin to get more authority areas and repeat the action.

8.25 Silence Acoustic Alarms

To silence acoustic alarms, click the button Quiet in the Alarm bar or select from the main menu Alarms→Quiet.

8.26 Check Sound of Acoustic Alarm for a Certain Priority Level

To check sound of an acoustic alarm for a certain priority level, select from the main menu Alarms→Audit. The dialog window Alarm Sound Auditioning is opened.



Figure 240: Dialog Alarm Sound Auditioning

To listen to the alarm sound of certain priority, select the appropriate row in the dialog Alarm Sound Auditioning and click the button Play. The alarm is played through the loudspeakers. To close the dialog window, click the button Close.

8.27 Change Fonts in the Alarm List

To change font, font size or font style of the alarm text rows in the Alarm List, select from the main menu Alarms→Settings→Set Font. The dialog window Fonts is opened.

Notice: Change of the Alarm List fonts will also change the fonts of the Event Log

8.28 Print Alarms

To print alarms, select from the main menu Alarms→Print. The dialog window Print is opened. Click the button OK to print. Click the button Cancel to close the window.

Notice: The Alarm List window must be active before print command is enabled.

8.29 Change Alarm Printer Font

To change font, font size or font style for printing alarms, select from the main menu Alarms→Settings→Set Printer Font. The dialog window Fonts is opened.

Notice: Change of the Alarm Printer fonts will also change the fonts of the Event Printer.



8.30 Close Alarm List

To close the dialog window Alarm List, click the close button in the dialog window’s title bar. The Alarm List is closed.

Notice: Closing of the Alarm List is allowed only if it is in the free area.

9 Operate Playback

EBI Screen Playback is for displaying the recorded information, ie. object states, events & alarms windows; exclusive of some user events like window opening and closing, mouse and keyboard events and operational timetable editing.

Operator commands and their responses are also logged. But acoustic alarms are not available during playback.

Only at the Offline Playback workstation in OCC, the authorized operator can activate the EBI Screen Playback subsystem.

9.1 Start Playback Session

To start a playback session, follows these steps.

• Stop all running EBIScreen tools and processes like UIC, SYSMAN,.. etc. Shutdown the EBIScreen service WDS Service and UISR Service.

• Copy the playback files from the runtime system to the Offline Playback workstation playback server:

1. Copy the contents of events1 directory.

2. Copy the contents of vslog directory.

3. Copy the backup-copy of the runtime database (Solid.db) to server data directory. (backup directory)

To copy the above data from share directory of each server.

Line5: Start menu� Run… � \\CTC-L5-S1\ or \\CTC-L5-S2\

Line6: Start menu� Run… � \\CTC-L6-S1\ or \\CTC-L6-S2\

The EBI Screen database used during the playback shall contain all the objects that were stored in the runtime database when the playback history was recorded. Also the picture and symbol files must be the same.



• Make a start-up of the Offline Playback workstation by starting UISR and WDS services.

• Start EBI Screen UIC.

• Open the playback dialog from the UIC menu System.

Figure 241: Playback from main menu

9.2 Run Playback

From UIC’s main menu System � Playback, the playback dialog is appear which shows the available checkpoints for the playback.

Figure 242: Playback dialog



Each checkpoint is identified by a time stamp. Checkpoints are created once per hour.

To run playback, follows these steps.

• Select Checkpoint by mouse.

• Select playback speed from the combo box Speed.

• Select Step size (either Small or Large)

1. Always use Step Size Small unless playback computer is very low performance.

2. For low performance computer, or unusual high number of events per second, select Step Size Large.

• Tick-on the check box Site menu override.

When the checkpoint of playback is selected, every opened new window (pictures, alarms, etc.) will show the historical system state in the selected time point.

Therefore if user changes the checkpoint, i.e. clicks a new entry in the list, all objects in these playback windows are updated to state in which they were when the newly selected checkpoint was created.

NOTE: No runtime data will be displayed in the Offline Playback workstation.

Open picture windows from the UIC’s main menu Site � Line.

Click the button Run At any time picture, alarms and events windows can be opened for watching the playback state. Playback can either be stopped or running when pictures are opened or closed.

9.3 Pause Playback

Playback can be paused at any time to inspect the system state by left-click on the Pause button, which is available when the playback is running.

Figure 243: Pause button



The playback is running.

Figure 244: Playback is running

After an operator clicked on the playback is now paused.

Figure 245: Playback is stopped / paused

An operator then clicked on to resume, the playback is again running.

When playback is paused, user can change speed or select a new checkpoint to start another playback. If user selects the already selected checkpoint, the playback is rewind to its checkpoint and playback continues from the beginning.

9.4 Change Playback Speed

The default speed is 1x. The fraction factors slow down the playback speed and the integer factors speeds up the playback speed.

Figure 246: Drop down menu for Playback Speed



9.5 Playback Timebox

The simulated system time from a checkpoint of the selected checkpoint is displayed at the upper timebox. While the lower timebox shows the used playback time since it is started.

Figure 247: Timebox

9.6 Select Playback Picture window

Make sure that the check box Site menu override is ticked-on, otherwise the picture windows opened are not updated by playback state.

The picture window can be selected from the UIC’s main menu Overviews or Site � Line.

9.7 Stop Playback Session

To stop a playback session, left-click on the Close button at the top right corner of playback dialog.

Figure 248: Playback Close Button

10 Train Describer

The train describer system (TDS) provides a user interface of an active train identity (Train Id) associated to a track section or a train queue to identify all trains in the system area and maintain position information of these trains according to train movements in infrastructure. It assists the operator in keeping track of all trains by moving the descriptions follows the trains move, track section by track section.



Figure 249: Train describer symbol

Not only the train id that is displayed by TDS symbol, also the train operating mode (background colour), RA mode (frame colour), and delay class (text colour) as described below.

Status Display

Early: more than 30 sec earlier, ATO mode, RA Disable

(Light blue text on black b/g with no outer frame)

As scheduled: 30 sec earlier up to 120 sec delay, ATO mode,

RA Disable (Light green text on black b/g with no outer frame)

Delay class 1: 121 sec delay up to 5 min delay, ATO mode,

RA Disable (Yellow text on black b/g with no outer frame)

Delay class 2: more than 5 min delay, ATO mode, RA Disable

(Red text on black b/g with no outer frame)

Not in timetable, ATO mode, RA Disable (White text on black b/g with no outer frame)

As scheduled, operation in other mode than ATO, RA Disable

(Light green text on dark gray b/g with no outer frame)


RA enable and idle (Light green text on black b/g, light green frame)



Status Display


RA Pretesting (Light green text on black b/g, orange frame)


RA Waiting for time condition (Light green text on black b/g, dark blue frame)

There is an operational of ATC error

(Background blinking with no outer frame)

10.1 Train Id Definition

The train id displayed by train describer is based on the movement situation and area. The definition of train id in Delhi Metro L5&6 project is as following;

Train Situation Train Identity Range

In service in main line Destination Id + Service Id 1000 – 8999

Out of service (whether in main line or depot area)

Rake Id (Vehicle number) 0000 – 0999

Undetermined Sequence Id 9000 – 9999

In case of a service train, the Train Id is a combination of its destination and service. The Service Id is uniquely constant during the operation, running in sequence by the order of train injection from depot. While the Destination Id is changed every trip ends, according to the journey plan in Timetable.

When a train arrives at transit track, Train Id will be assigned automatically by the system according to the predefined schedule by FIFO basis. At the end of each trip, the ATS system will automatically change the timetable allocation to the next scheduled trip.

When a train terminates its service, the Train Id is used of its Rake Id (Verhicle number), which is uniquely assigned for a set of vehicle.



Figure 250: Train Id for non-service train

In case of a train which the system cannot allocate it in the timetable and the vehicle number, it will be automatically assigned to sequence id.

Figure 251: Train Id for undetermined train

10.2 Train Describer Command

There are related commands which allows an operator to control trains functionality.

These commands can be categorized according to type of object that is a given parameter.

1. Track / Queue object

2. Train Describer

3. No parameter, activated from main menu

10.2.1 TDS Commands from Main Menu

From main menu, the Train menu is available for an authorized operator, provides access to dialog windows of TDS commands.



Figure 252: UIC’s main menu … TDS

NOTE: Opening the TDS dialog from main menu (select action), an operator shall specify the target (select object).

10.2.2 TDS Commands from Track / Train Queue object

On the detail picture, right-click on the track / train queue object. There is a pop-up menu appears, move the pointer to Trains for TDS commands.

Figure 253: Object’s pop-up menu … TDS



10.2.3 TDS Commands from Train Describer

From the train describer list, right-click on the selected train describer. The pop-up menu is appeared for TDS commands.

Figure 254: Train describer’s pop-up menu … TDS

10.3 TDS Dialog

The TDS dialog is a multiple pages, which selected by a tab. The upper part of dialog contains the action button and the Describer drop-down box. Below the Describer box, there are 2 tabs available for page selection.



Figure 255: TDS dialog from UIC’s main menu

Figure 256: TDS dialog from detail picture / train queue



NOTE: The TDS dialog opened from main menu (as in figure 246), the Train Describer and Track Section: box contains no selection, but includes all tracks belonging to operator’s authority areas. While the TDS dialog opened from object, only selected describer and track section is included in the list box.

10.3.1 Describer Box

When enabled, it shows the affected describers that are relevant to current command, depending on items selected in the Front Page.

Figure 257: Describer Box

10.3.2 Front Page

The information contained in Front Page is depend on the selected operation.

Figure 258: Front page



10.3.3 Vehicle Page

It contains an editor for single vehicle information, and vehicle combination editor for composing the describer.

Figure 259: Vehicle page

NOTE: Vehicle page is only available for some operations; Set, and Replace.

Available Vehicles box displays all vehicles defined in system except the vehicles that are listed in Vehicles in Describer box.

Vehicles in Describer box displays all vehicles associated with the selected describer.

From this page, an operator can add / remove the vehicle number to the selected describer. If operator makes some change and closes the dialog or changes the page without clicking the Save button, a confirmation for saving the data is asked.



10.4 TDS Commands

Figure 260: TDS command dialog

10.4.1 List

This command is only available from UIC’s main menu. When operator selects List command, the Describer List dialog is appeared, which dynamically updated list of all active train id.

Figure 261: Describer List dialog

The operator can also access the TDS commands by clicking a row with the right mouse button. See chapter 10.2.3 TDS Commands from Train Describer.

The information can be sorted by double-clicking the title of a column header to sort according to that column. Double-click again to sort in reverse order.

To reduce the number of columns displayed, the columns can be organized into groups. Select the group from the drop-down list in the top left corner of the dialog.



Figure 262:Group display

It can also be reduced to contain only some of the information lines by using filters accessible from the line below column headers. The filter criteria is marked in green colour.

Figure 263: Filter

NOTE: A filter is deactivated if the first, empty entry in the drop-down list is selected.

Besides column values, the information can also be filtered according to authority. Only trains in operator’s authority area are included by default. To change the default, press the button ‘Authority Areas’ and check mark the desired authority areas. The default setting of authority areas can be restored by clicking the button ‘Default’.



Figure 264: Filter by Authority Areas

NOTE: The functionality of Describer List dialog is also available in Active Trains View of the Timetable Editor (TTE). See chapter 11.4 Active Trains.

10.4.2 Queue Editor

This dialog allows train describer queue editing. Queue is selected from combo box at the top (or it might contain selection already if activated from detail view). The list box contains describer names.

Figure 265: Queue Editor dialog

Enable Association check box is for stop/start assigning of train id to the train describer queue.

Mark ‘Enable Association’ check box as ticked, to start assigning (enabled) and not ticked, to stop assigning (disabled). The change will be in effect immediately and be in effect until ticked again or the whole system is restarted (in which case the queue is enabled by default).



If Enable Association check box is ticked and unidentified train occupies the track, the first train id in the queue is assigned from the queue to the track and the train queue is decreased. However, there can also be empty positions in the queue. If empty position is the first one the passing unidentified train does not get a train id and the empty position is removed from the queue.

Queue manipulation is done by right-clicking in the list box and selecting an item from the following popup menu:

Figure 266: Queue editor ‘Insert’ dialog

‘Insert’ adds a new train id to the queue.



Figure 267: Queue editor ‘Remove’ dialog

‘Remove’ deletes describer from queue. This command requires an operator confirmation.

Figure 268: Queue editor ‘Clear’ dialog

‘Clear’ resets a describer entry to create an empty position in queue. This command requires an operator confirmation.



Figure 269: Queue editor ‘Move Down’ dialog

With the ‘Move Up’ and ‘Move Down’ commands the position of the train describer in the queue can be changed, the effect is same as using the arrow buttons in the left side of the dialog.

10.4.3 Set

Set command is for allocating the train, on the selected track, to timetable by selecting train run and journey.

Figure 270: TDS dialog for Set

The Train Run: box contains train runs defined in today’s operational timetable which are currently not allocated.



Figure 271: Train Run drop-down box

The journey details of the selected train run are fetched into the drop-down box on the right of Journey button. Unless the operator manually selects direction by clicking the radio button, the journey listed in drop-down box are only for that direction. Otherwise, the Direction radio button is updated according to the direction of the journey selected.

By default, the journey display in the drop-down box is the best matching journey automatically selected by system. However, an operator is allowed to manually select a journey from the list.

Figure 272: Manually select from drop-down list

NOTE: The set command is directly link to Timetable Editor. Timetable Editor’s journey view is also updated when operator manually select the journey from the list.



Also be aware that the train id to be set must be inactive, that is it should not be associated to any other track section or train describer queue. Use the Search or List command to find the information related to the describer.

10.4.4 Replace

This command is for assigning a new train id to the train describer.

Figure 273: TDS dialog for Replace

The Current Describer box display the current train id assign for the selected track. In case there are multiple train ids, the drop-down list contains them all.

The New Train Run box contains all train runs defined in today’s operational timetable which are currently not allocated.

The journey details are fetched into the drop-down list according to the selected train run and direction (if pre-selected)

If operator wants that details will be copied from Current Describer, just click Replace. The ‘Copy details from current describer’ is checked by default.

Otherwise, to specify new details, click Vehicle tab to update the vehicle information. Then click Front Page tab, click ‘Copy details from current describer’ to remove the check mark and click Replace.



Figure 274: Replace option for Copy details from current describer

10.4.5 Remove

To remove the selected train id from the train describer which lie on the selected track. The associated train details are removed. The sequence describers are created to the occupied track sections unless the track contained several train ids prior to command execution.

Figure 275: TDS dialog for Remove

NOTE: In case a selected track contains multiple train ids, they are all inserted to the Train Describer box, with the first one (most opposite) selected.

10.4.6 Move

The train describer is removed from all track sections it previously existed, and is set to the target track section. If there exists a train describer in the target track section, all occurrences of that train describer are replaced with the moved train describer.

Figure 276: TDS dialog for Move



‘Move’ button is disabled until a selection is made for both ‘Train Describer’ and ‘To Track Section’ combo boxes. Clicking it performs the operation and closes the dialog. Clicking ‘Close’ just closes the dialog.

‘To Track Section’ combo box contains only track sections inside operator’s authority area. If target track section is not occupied, ‘Replace Describer’ combo box is disabled and empty.

Figure 277: Select target

If selected track section already contains describer(s), ‘Replace Describer’ combo box is enabled and contains the describers currently occupying the track section, with the first one in list selected. Select a target train describer that will be replaced by the moved train, also specify if you want that the details are taken from the target describer. Enter direction if necessary. Click Move.

‘Use details from target describer’ is enabled when ‘Replace Describer’ combo box contains a selection, and is unchecked by default meaning that details are moved with the source describer.



10.4.7 Change Timetable

With this dialog train describer’s allocation to timetable can be changed to another journey within the current train run. However, it is only possible to allocate the train to another journey within the currently allocated train run.

Figure 278: TDS dialog for Change Timetable

‘Change’ button is disabled until a selection is made from the Train Describer combo box. Clicking it performs the operation and closes the dialog. The current describer is allocated to another journey within the the current train run, or replaced with another train describer.

Clicking ‘Close’ just closes the dialog.

10.4.8 Exchange

The exchange command is to swap the train id between the two selected describers.

Enter the second train describer. Specify whether the train details will also be exchanged or not. Click Exchange.

Figure 279: TDS dialog for Exchange

NOTE: The train describers are exchanged from all track sections the train describers exist. The details are exchanged only if defined so.



10.4.9 Join

To join the two trains; describers as well as vehicles which is associated with the both sourced trains.

Figure 280: TDS dialog for Join

The describers shall be adjacent, either on same track or on neighbour tracks. Enter the joined train describer (can be either of the source train describers). Select direction for the joined train describer, if necessary. Click Join.

There shall be an error message warning, when try to join two trains which are not adjacent.



Figure 281: Error message for joining non-adjacent trains

10.4.10 Split

To split the train describer to two. The vehicles are divided from the specified split point.

The ‘Vehicles’ list box contains vehicles associated with currently selected describer. Operator can select one vehicle from the list, and that vehicle is the first one associated with ‘Describer 1’.

Enter the two result train describers (another can be same as the source train describer). Click Split.



Figure 282: TDS dialog for Split

The disabled ‘Describer’ combo box at the top of the dialog shows the describer that is affected by splitting. The ‘Vehicles’ list box contains vehicles associated with currently selected describer. Operator can select one vehicle from the list, and that vehicle is the one associated with the new assigned describer.

The ‘Driver Number’ combo boxes contain driver number assigned with the selected describer but allows also free text entry for numbers between 0..999. Entering driver number is optional.

‘Train Run’ combo box in ‘Timetable 1’ and ‘Timetable 2’ groups contain currently ‘not allocated’ train runs defined in today’s operational timetable (exception: train run allocated to Current Describer combo box is included in the list).



‘Split’ button is enabled when a selection is made for all combo boxes. Clicking it performs the operation and closes the dialog. Clicking ‘Close’ just closes the dialog.

NOTE: When train was successfully splitted, the train id will be flashing which indicates override train (multiple describers).

10.4.11 Change Direction

To associate the train id with the new direction and the propagation of the train is altered correspondingly.

Figure 283: TDS dialog for Change Direction

NOTE: Instead of changing train describers direction using this dialog, it is recommended to allocate the train to a journey having the preferred direction using Change Timetable command (see chapter 10.4.7 Change Timetable).

10.4.12 Detail Editor

To edit the train consist (vehicle number and driver number) associated with the train id. The consist will be connected to the train describer until an active train describer is removed.

If dialog was opened from main menu, ‘Describer’ combo box contains all train describers in ascending order with first one selected. However, if dialog was opened from detail view and from track section containing only one describer, that one is the only one in ‘Describer’ combo box.



Figure 284: TDS dialog for Detail Editor

NOTE: It cannot be used with undetermined train.

Figure 285: TDS dialog for Detail Editor

Use Add, Remove, Move Up and Move Down buttons to compose desired combination of vehicles and click Save.

NOTE: Remove, Move Up and Move Down buttons are active only when vehicle in right box is selected.



10.4.13 Read

This dialog is only informative, it does not contain the usual action button at the top right corner except ‘Close’ button.

The describers that lie on the selected track are listed in the Describer box in which the display order is from opposite to nominal direction.

Figure 286: TDS dialog for Read

10.4.14 Search

This search command is for finding track sections which are associated to a selected train describer. It is only available from main menu.

As this dialog is only informative, it does not contain the usual action button at the top right corner except ‘Close’ button.

‘Describer’ combo box contains all active train and sequence describers (undetermined train) in ascending order.

When describer is selected, ‘Track Sections’ list box displays track sections that are occupied by the describer.



Figure 287: TDS dialog for Search

NOTE: This is only a snapshot at current situation, i.e. the list is not dynamically updated.

10.5 TDS Operations

10.5.1 Faulty Mark

In case of some failure TDS ignores occupation state changes for a faulty marked track section. Propagation of train describer is allowed over faulty marked track.

Same as a single object command, right-click a track object in detail view, and select FaultyMark from drop-down menu.

Figure 288: Select FaultyMark

FaultyMark->Set to mark track as faulty

FaultyMark->Unset to mark track as not faulty.

The faulty mark is indicated as the red cross on the selected track.



Figure 289: Faulty marked set

10.5.2 Automatic Routing (RA)

Automatic routing for the selected train is enabled or disabled according to the operator’s actions.

The automatic routing can be enabled/disabled for a specific train by command available in describer list, track or train queue:

On List dialog, click a describer object with right mouse button. The TDS popup menu appears:

Figure 290: Operate RA Mode from Describer List

In the example above, routing automation for the selected train, 2510, is currently enabled as there is check mark left to ‘RA Mode’. To disable automatic routing, select ‘RA Mode’ item.



On train queue or from Trains-menu available in track object (see chapter 10.2.2 TDS Commands from Track/Train Queue object), select ‘RA Enable’ and check/uncheck the ‘Enabled’ check box from the dialog that pops up:

Figure 291: RA Mode dialog

11 Timetable Editor

The Timetable Editor is an online user interface tool of timetable management system, for editing operational timetables which making it possible to react rapidly to the current operational situation.

By using the Timetable Editor (TTE) tool, an operator is able to:

• Ceate a new scheduled train run for a new train that is not present in the timetable.

• Delete from the timetable a specific scheduled train run.

• Create a new programme for a scheduled train run that is already in the line. For example: To add or to cancel journeys for a scheduled train run.

• Change the estimated arrival or departure time for a train in a station.

• Modify the definitions of running times or of routing actions for a determined scheduled train run.

• Modify the definitions of running times or of routing actions for a specific running section. The system will modify automatically all the scheduled train runs that contain the above mentioned running section and will re-calculate the new times for them.

• View the changes in the operational timetable logged in the log of changes of the TTE.

The Timetable menu is available for an authorized operator, who has a “Timetable Online Manager” role, which provides access to dialog windows of Timetable Editor.



Figure 292: UIC’s main menu …. Timetable

� Command ‘Edit’ opens Main view of Timetable Editor in read / write mode

� Command ‘Load’ opens Load dialog

� Command ‘View Changes’ opens Change Log dialog

11.1 Main View

The Main View of the Timetable Editor groups together all the information needed in viewing and editing Operational Timetable.

Figure 293: Timetable Editor main view

The window consists of selection area (left side of the window) and selected item editing/viewing area (right side of the window).

The user interface Timetable Editor provides to operational timetable is similar as Timetable Builder gives to Static Timetable.

From user’s point of view, the only difference is that in Timetable Builder there can be several separate views open at the same time, whereas in Timetable Editor the Editing/Viewing Area is capable of showing only one view at time.

However, an operator can have several Timetable Editor Main Views open at the same time. Each opened Main View has one toolbar button associated to it for fast access. The name of the button reflects currently selected item:



Figure 294: TTE button on Toolbar

11.2 Traffic Day Selection

The operational timetable is loaded for 3 days. An operator can only operate with one traffic day at a time, which can be selected manually.

Figure 295: Traffic day buttons

By default, the traffic day buttons are coloured as follows:

• Today: default background colour

• Tomorrow: Light yellow

• The day after tomorrow: Light blue

The same colour is also used as background colour in tables shown in Editing/Viewing Area. The purpose of this is to minimize possibility of making changes to wrong traffic day.

11.3 Selection Area

The Selection Area is presented as a hierarchy view, and it contains four main branches: Active Trains, Train Runs, Stations and Templates.



Figure 296: Selection area

If there is a small icon on the left side of the branch header, it means that the branch has sub-branches that can be expanded by clicking the icon or shrinked up by clicking the icon.

Figure 297: Expanded Train Runs

11.4 Active Trains

When selected, list of active trains in the system is shown in the Editing/Viewing Area. This gives operator an overview of the current operational situation.

When Main View is activated, this item is selected by default. Selection of traffic day does not have any effect to content of the information shown in Active Trains list.

The columns displayed can be organized into groups; Train, Timetable.



Figure 298: List of active trains by Train group

Figure 299: List of active trains by Timetable group

NOTE: The Active Trains dialog is similar to TDS list. It is included into Timetable Editor to be able to group all train related information into one single tool.

Active trains view is dynamically updated list of all active TDS. Only trains in an operator’s authority area are included by default. The information can be filtered according to authority and by columns. It is possible to use several filters at the same time.



To filter the authority area, press the button and check mark the wanted authority areas. Click the Default button to restore the default setting.

Figure 300: Filter by Authority area

To filter by column, left-click on the drop-down button below column header. Select the desired criteria. The example view is filtered with the Train Run number ‘05’.

Figure 301: Filter by column – Train Run

Figure 302: Filter for Train Run 05



NOTE: A column filter is deactivated if the first, empty entry in the drop-down list is selected.

The active train can be sorted according to column, by double-click the title of a desired column header. Double-click again to sort in reverse order.

An operator is able to give TDS-related commands by right-click a row.

Figure 303: Access TDS-related commands

11.5 Train Runs

When selected, then Train Run Summary View is shown in the Editing/Viewing Area. This gives you an overview of the train runs planned for selected traffic day.



Figure 304: List of Train Runs in Train Run Summary view

NOTE: In the list of train runs in Selection Area, active train runs are indicated by blue colour.

The meaning of the columns in Train Run Summary View is the following:

Train Run Name of train run (Service Id)

Entry Time Departure time from first station on first journey

Exit Time Arrival time to last station on last journey

Train Runs branch has train runs belonging to the selected traffic day as sub-branches. When selecting a single train run, a train run view is shown in the Editing/Viewing Area. Train Run View contains information about each journey belonging to the Train Run selected.



Figure 305: View of Train Run 03

NOTE: Active journey is indicated by blue colour. At a time, only one journey can be active within train run.

The meaning of the columns in Train Run View is the following:

Journey Sequence number of the journey within train run

Start Time Departure time from first station on this journey

End Time Arrival time to last station on this journey

Start Station Departure time from first station on this journey

End Station Arrival time to last station on this journey

Type Type of journey:

Undefined, Injection, Commercial, Training, Trials, HLP, Withdrawal



Furthermore, each Train Run branch has journeys as sub-branches. Each Journey branch contains following information: train describer (that will be seen on track displays when a train is allocated to this journey), and start time of the journey.

You can double-click a row to activate Journey View of the selected journey.

11.5.1 Journey View

When selecting a single journey, a Journey View is shown in the Editing/Viewing Area which there are 2 tabs available; Schedule, and Actions.

The Journey View’s Schedule tab contains a detailed list of arrival and departure events on that journey. It allows an operator to control the passenger information system by manually adjusting estimated times and platforms (in read-write mode only).

Figure 306: Journey view of Train ID 4403, Schedule tab

NOTE: It only allows to change estimations on currently allocated journey, and the journey after that.

Buttons ‘Apply' and ‘Cancel’ are grayed out until there are changed of Estimated, Delay or EstPlatform fields. Save the changes by pressing the ‘Apply’ button, and undo them by pressing ‘Cancel’ button.



Figure 307: Update estimated time for Train Id 4403

The meaning of the columns in Journey View’ Schedule tab is the following:

Station Name of station

Double-click this field to activate Station View

Event Event type: Arrival or Departure

Theoretical Theoretical time. Original time resolved from the Static Timetable. IE.If an operator changed dwell time in Standard Time Plan, the change will not affect to theoretical time.

Theoretical time may be blank if train run has been changed using the Scheduled Train Run View (new train run, sequence of stations changed, new journeys added into the end of the train run).

Planned Planned time. Originally, before any changes to Operational Timetable, this is same as theoretical time. Planned time is updated according to changes made into the Standard Time Plans and Scheduled Train Runs.

Individual planned time can not be changed directly by entering the time, but if double-clicking the planned time, Scheduled Train Run View is opened for editing journey start time and modify planned time.

Estimated Estimated time. Produced by Predictor or manually set by an operator (in which case Quality field is automatically set to “Manual”). Estimated time can be changed only when train is allocated to timetable.



Delay Delay of the train in full minutes as compared to the planned time. Produced by Predictor or manually set by operator (in which case Quality field is automatically set to “Manual”). A plus sign means that a train is late, and a minus sign means that the train will arrive to the corresponding station earlier than planned.

Quality Estimation quality:

• Estimated: Event is just a forecast of the Predictor system.

• Confirmed: Event has been confirmed. E.g. train route is known to platform.

• Occurred: Event is already happened, i.e., it is a fact.

• Passed: Event has been skipped either because of an interruption in the system or because of the transfer of the train descriptor to another place.

• Manual: If the operator changes the Estimated time, the Quality is automatically set to Manual. This means that the Estimated time is frozen and will not be automatically updated by the Predictor.

Type Type of journey:

Undefined, Injection, Commercial, Training, Trials, HLP, Withdrawal

PlanPlatform Planned platform

EstPlatform Estimated platform

Remarks Remark text shown in passenger guiding devices.

Use the list boxes on the ‘Filter’ area to select a combination of filtering parameters. The names of used filtering parameters are shown in red.



Figure 308: Filter

The Journey View’s Actions tab contains routing automation actions attached to that journey.

Figure 309: Journey view of Train ID 4403, Actions tab



11.5.2 Create New Train Run

The operator can create a new train run by clicking Train Runs-branch with right mouse button, and selecting ‘New’ from the menu that pops up. This will open Scheduled Train Run Editor in insert mode, see chapter 11.7.5 Scheduled Train Run.

Figure 310: New Train Run

Figure 311: Schedulted train run editor

11.5.3 Delete Train Run

You can delete a train run with a single command by clicking right mouse button above the selected train run and by selecting ‘Delete’ from the menu that pops up.

Figure 312: Delete train run



11.6 Stations

When selected, the Editing/Viewing Area goes blank. Currently, there is no specific view to be presented.

Stations branch has Running Sections as sub-branches. Furthermore, each Running Section has stations belonging to that Running Section as sub-branches.

Figure 313: Stations

When selecting a single station, a Station View is shown in the Editing/Viewing Area. The Station View contains a list of trains arriving to or departing from the selected station.

Figure 314: Station View of Mundka

From the Station View, operator can control the passenger information system by manually adjusting estimated times and platforms (in read-write mode only).

Buttons ‘Apply' and ‘Cancel’ are grayed out until there are changed of Estimated, Delay or EstPlatform fields. To save the changes, pressing the ‘Apply’ button. To undo them, pressing ‘Cancel’ button.



Figure 315: Update estimated departure time of Train Run 05 from Mundka station

NOTE: It only allows to change estimations on currently allocated journey, and the journey after that.

Use the list boxes on the ‘Filter’ area to select a combination of filtering parameters. The names of used filtering parameters are shown in red.

Figure 316: Filter options

The meaning of the columns in Station View is the following:

Train Name of train run. Double-click to activate Journey View.

Line Name of line

Event Event type: Arrival or Departure



Theoretical Theoretical time. Original time resolved from the Static Timetable. IE.If an operator changed dwell time in Standard Time Plan, the change will not affect to theoretical time.

Theoretical time may be blank if train run has been changed using the Scheduled Train Run View (new train run, sequence of stations changed, new journeys added into the end of the train run).

Planned Planned time. Originally, before any changes to Operational Timetable, this is same as theoretical time. Planned time is updated according to changes made into the Standard Time Plans and Scheduled Train Runs.

Individual planned time can not be changed directly by entering the time, but if double-clicking the planned time, Scheduled Train Run View is opened for editing journey start time and modify planned time.

Regulated Regulated time. Produced by Automatic Train Regulation

Estimated Estimated time. Produced by Predictor or manually set by an operator (in which case Quality field is automatically set to “Manual”). Estimated time can be changed only when train is allocated to timetable.

Delay Delay of the train in full minutes as compared to the planned time. Produced by Predictor or manually set by operator (in which case Quality field is automatically set to “Manual”). A plus sign means that a train is late, and a minus sign means that the train will arrive to the corresponding station earlier than planned.

Quality Estimation quality:

• Estimated: Event is just a forecast of the Predictor system.

• Confirmed: Event has been confirmed. E.g. train route is known to platform.

• Occurred: Event is already happened, i.e., it is a fact.

• Passed: Event has been skipped either because of an interruption in the system or because of the transfer of the train descriptor to another place.

• Manual: If the operator changes the Estimated time, the Quality is automatically set to Manual. This means that the Estimated time is frozen and will not be automatically updated by the Predictor.



PlanPlatform Planned platform

EstPlatform Estimated platform

Remarks Remark text shown in passenger guiding devices.

11.7 Templates

When selected, the Editing/Viewing Area goes blank. Currently, there is no specific view to be presented.

Figure 317: Templates

Templates branch has following sub-branches:

• Standard Time Plans

• Standard Action Plans

• Standard Guide Plans (not implemented in Delhi Metro L5&6 project)

• Planned Journeys

• Planned Train Runs

• Scheduled Train Runs

All the plans and train runs in templates are grouped according to associated train profile (Delhi Metro Lines 5&6). Furthermore, Standard Plans and Planned Journeys are grouped according to associated Running Section.

When managing the Operational Timetable via Templates, the information is related only to traffic day selected. That is, if for example the second traffic day button is pressed down (meaning “Tomorrow”) and you make any changes to Templates, the changes do not have any effect to “Today’s” Templates or Train Runs, or to the Static Timetable.



Normally there is no need to create new standard time plans / standard action plans, just minor changes to existing ones.

However, remember that also a minor change in any of standard will impact Train Runs; recalculation of timetables linked to that time plan / redefinition of automatic routing linked to that action plan.

By editing the templates an operator can create new trains runs, remove existing train runs or affect to timetable properties of a group of trains by a single command.

For example, if modify a dwell time spent at station by editing a Standard Time Plan, the change affects to timetables of all train runs linked to that Standard Time Plan.

An operator can create a new template by clicking corresponding branch with right mouse button, and by selecting ‘New’ from the menu that pops up. This will open corresponding template editor for him.

Figure 318: Create new template

Deleting an existing template by clicking its name with the right mouse button and by selecting ‘Delete’ that pops up. In the verification window that pops up, click OK-button.

Figure 319: Delete template



11.7.1 Standard Time Plan

By selecting Standard Time Plans sub-branch under Templates branch in the selection area, the standard time plan editor appears in the Editing/Viewing Area.

Figure 320: Standard time plan editor in the Editing/Viewing area

The standard time plan editor can be displayed in two options; with Arrival/Departure or Run/Dwell.

Figure 321: Display options

To create a new time plan, right click on Standard Time Plans sub-branch in the selecting area. The blank tmeplate is opened in the editing/viewing area.



Figure 322: Blank template for Standard Time Plan

Give name for it and select the train profile and running section. Then click the ‘Copy from’ button to copy information from another standard time plan. From the dialog that pops up select the source standard plan and click ‘Copy’ button.

Figure 323: Dialog box of standard time plan for Delhi Metro Lines 5&6 profile

NOTE: The list in dialog box only shows the standard time plans having identical train profile and/or running section as the information the operator has provided (Train Profile / Running section) to new standard time plan.



Figure 324: Dialog box of standard time plan for S1 to S15 (Nominal) section

The time plan consists of default time plan and time period specific time plans. Click tab header to activate corresponding time plan.

If the system does not have any time periods, only ‘Default’-tab page is available.

NOTE: The small figure above is taken from system having time period specific time plans, whereas the figure representing full view is taken from system not having time period specific time plans.

When generating the operational timetable, the system (TTS) selects best matching time plan from the whole set of time period specific time plans. Example: there are time periods Default, 07:00-09:00 and 15:00-19:00. The system has calculated departure time of 06:59. The run time to next station, e.g. 2 minutes, is read from the Default time plan. The arrival time calculated is 07:01. Next, the dwell time spent is read from time plan specific to time period 07:00-09:00, etc. When the time reaches e.g. 09:01, the system starts using Default time plan again.

Enter planned run times between stations and dwell times spent at station. After entering all run and dwell times, operator can switch between ‘Run/dwell’ time and ‘Arrival/departure time’ view. This way he can cross check the information he have entered.

On ‘Arrival/departure’ time view an operator can enter reference start time for this time plan, and the system displays absolute times instead of relative times starting from 00:00:00. When reference time is set, he can also edit the times in absolute time format.

Note! Remember that the reference start time is NOT saved to time plan; it is there just for your convenience. Internally, standard time plans are always saved as run and dwell times.

Specify platforms by clicking a cell in the ‘Platform’-column and select platform from the drop-down box. Click ‘Create’ –button. Operator may create as many standard time plans in this window as you like. Close the window by clicking the ‘Close’–button.



Figure 325: Dialog box of standard time plan for S1 to S13 (Non-Service) section

11.7.2 Standard Ation Plan

By selecting Standard Action Plans sub-branch under Templates branch in the selection area or double-clicking …, the standard action plan editor appears in the Editing/Viewing Area.

Figure 326: Standard action plan editor in the Editing/Viewing area

An operator can make changes to a selected standard action plan or create new one. If create a new action plan, give name for it and select the train profile and running section.



After selected the train profile and running section, an operator can click the ‘Copy from’ –button to copy information from another standard action plan. From the dialog that pops up select the source standard plan and click ‘Copy’–button.

NOTE: Unless Show all plans is not checked, the list box only shows the standard action plans having identical train profile and/or line and direction as the information provided to new standard action plan. Check Show all plans to view all standard action plans.

The meaning of the columns in the action plan is the following:

Station Name of station. Information column, also used for limiting the action point selections around the particular station

Action Action type, possible choices are

Route:

Route action

Journey change:

When the train has reached action point AP, the train will be automatically allocated (after delay) to the next journey in sequence within the train run.

AP Action point

BP Begin point of route

EP End point of route

Object Route action: Route command identifier

Parameter Command parameter

Delay Delay time (in seconds) for route command execution. Used primarily for delaying secondary (alternative) route commands and giving time for primary route command to execute. If the primary route command has not been completed when the delay is over, the secondary route command is executed.

Delay can also be specified for journey change actions.

Time criteria Time criteria for route command execution. May be before or after arrival or departure time. Time criteria can be used to synchronize routing action settings with train arrivals and departures in specified station.

To/From Station for which arrival/departure time the time criteria is connected



Time Time offset from the arrival/departure time (in hours, minutes and seconds)

Confirmation Confirmation asked from the train dispatcher before route command execution. Cross mark enables the confirmation

Time criteria options are avialable in drop-down menu.

Figure 327: Time criteria options

Figure 328: Operator confirmation required for execution



11.7.3 Planned Journey

By selecting Planned Journeys sub-branch under Templates branch in the selection area or double-clicking …, the planned journey editor appears in the Editing/Viewing Area.

Figure 329: Planned journey editor in the Editing/Viewing area

With this tool you can easily make temporary modifications to timing or routing, by re-linking alternative plans into planned journey.

For example, there may be predefined plans for various scenarios, which are normally not in use, e.g. an alternative for a Standard Action Plan normally used. With the Planned Journey Editor you can re-link a planned journey to an alternative. This will change routing of all train runs linked to that planned journey.

By editing manually the Standard Action Plan manually will cause the same effect, but relinking enables use of predefined plans.

First, select a type of the plan you want to link to the planned train run by activating corresponding tab page. Select the standard plan from the ‘Link to standard plan’ –drop down box. It is only possible to select those standard plans that are created for the train profile, line and direction of the selected train.



You can override the information in linked standard plan by clicking the ‘Override’ –cross mark. The information in standard plan is copied to planned journey. This action is intended to those situations where the standard plan contains most of the correct information but some information must be modified. Overriding removes the link between the planned journey and standard plan and the modifications to standard plan do not affect the ‘original’ standard.

11.7.4 Planned Train Run

By selecting Planned Train Runs sub-branch under Templates branch in the selection area or double-clicking …, the planned train run editor appears in the Editing/Viewing Area.

Figure 330: Planned train run editor in the Editing/Viewing area

Planned train runs are just used for easing construction of scheduled train runs. If operator change an existing planned train run, it will not have any effect to other parts of the system. However, next time Scheduled Train Run Editor is opened, the defined planned train run is display.

Probably there will not need Planned Train Run Editor in online system at all.

Planned Train Run Editor is very similar to Scheduled Train Run Editor.

11.7.5 Scheduled Train Run

By selecting Scheduled Train Runs sub-branch under Templates branch in the selection area or double-clicking on the schedule of Journey in the editing/viewing area, the scheduled train run editor appears in the editing/viewing Area.



Figure 331: Scheduled train run editor in the Editing/Viewing area

If create a new scheduled train run, give name for it and select the train profile and running section. External name is optional; use of it depends on system configuration and external interfaces.

NOTE: When creating a new scheduled train run, the Timetable Server creates a corresponding new train run into the online system database.

After selected the train profile and/or line, click the ‘Copy from’–button to copy information from another scheduled train run. From the dialog that pops up select the source standard plan and click ‘Copy’ –button.

The list box on the left side of the dialog contains planned journeys defined for the selected train profile, and the list box on the right side contains planned journeys belonging to the scheduled train run under edit.

The target is to link a set of journeys into the train run, and define the order and start times of these journeys. This is explained in more detail in following chapters.

11.7.5.1 Insert Planned Journeys to Scheduled Train Run

Insert planned journey to the planned train run by clicking planned journey name in the list box on left and click ‘Insert’–button.

11.7.5.2 Remove planned journeys from planned train run

Remove planned journey from the planned train run by clicking planned journey name in the list box on left and by clicking the ‘Remove’–button.

11.7.5.3 Specify order of journeys

Select one or several journeys and press ‘Up’- or ‘Down’-button.



12 Timetable Copier (TTC)

The TTC is used to copy timetables from one database to another. The timetables can be developed and tested in a test system (Timetable Offline workstation) and copied into the on-line system without a break in system operation after the new timetable has been verified.

To copy the new timetable to online system please done as following steps:

• Check which CTC server is online (Server1 or Server2) and go to directory D:\EBIScreen3_5\Registry\

- For Line 5, apply the registry "Target_CTC-L5-S1.reg" if CTC-L5-S1 is Online, or apply the registry "Target_CTC-L5-S2.reg" if CTC-L5-S2 is Online.

- For Line 6, apply the registry "Target_CTC-L6-S1.reg" if CTC-L6-S1 is Online, or apply the registry "Target_CTC-L6-S2.reg" if CTC-L6-S2 is Online.

• Start EBIScreen service UISR Service and WDS Service at Timetable Offline workstation, open SYSMAN.exe from directory D:\EBIScreen3_5\Tools\ and wait until Timetable Offline server status is Online.

• Run TTC.exe from directory D:\EBIScreen3_5\Tools\ to copy new timetable into online database.

Figure 332: Timetable Copier

• Select button “Read source data” and select source periodic schedule (New timetable).



Figure 333: Select source periodic schedule

• If source timetable is valid then the “Read target data” button will be active, select this button and select target periodic schedule (e.g. Temp_TTC).

• If target timetable is valid then the “Write target data” button will be active, select this button to copy the periodic schedule.

• Select “Close” button after completed.

• From Timetable Online workstation (which is connected to CTC-Online server DB), Open TTB from UIC menu and modify name as well as the validity period of new timetable (Create blank timetable for next copy as Temp_TTC).

• Reload new timetable to be affected by tomorrow or today or the day after tomorrow from UIC menu of operator workstation to be the operational timetable.

13 Menu of automaton system

The automatons menu should be available for system administrator. Commands of this menu provide access to dialog windows of automaton system.

Figure 334: Automatons Menu



13.1 Administer Automatons

The operator uses Administer view for automaton administering operations, such as automaton creation, modification and deleting. To open Administer view, select the Automaton menu button selected Automatons → Administer

Figure 335: Administrater Automatons

Automaton list shows all automatons defined in the system. Column ‘Name’ indicates automaton’s name, column ‘Status’ indicates automaton’s current status (inactive, active, running) and column ‘Source’ shows name of automaton’s script file. Automaton’s script files are kept in directory “D:\EBIScreen3_5\AutomatonSourceRepository\” and “D:\EBIScreen3_5\ServerData\AutomatonScripts\”

Automaton’s name is preceded by symbol, which also indicates status of the automaton. The symbol has the following meaning:

• Grey rectangle Automaton is inactive

• Green triangle Automaton is active

• Green rectangle Automaton is running

Button 'New' opens Automaton Editor Dialog for defining new automatons.

Button 'Modify' (as well as left double click at list item) opens Automaton Editor Dialog for selected automaton for viewing and modifying automaton's definitions. The operation is available only for automatons having status ‘Inactive’.

Button 'Delete' deletes current automaton after user’s confirmation. The operation is available only for automatons having status ‘Inactive’.

Button ‘Print’ prints source script of selected automaton. Target printer can be selected in standard Windows Print dialog, which opens.

Button ‘Save’ stores source script of selected automaton into disk file. Name of the file can be given in standard Windows File Open dialog, which opens.

Button ‘Close’ closes the view.



13.1.1 Automaton Editor dialog

The Automaton Editor is a modal dialog, the operator opens from Administer view to view, enter or alter automaton definition, select the automaton and Modify.

Figure 336: Automatons Editor Dialog

Button ‘Update’ validates entered values, stores automaton definition and closed the window.

Button ‘Cancel’ closed the window without changes made.

Field ‘Name’: Name of the automaton. Each automaton must have unique name.

Field ‘Description’: Any text which describes the automaton (Not mandatory)

Field Automaton script file name’: Specifies file of automaton’s script.

Group ‘Authority area and privileges’: Specifies automaton’s authority areas where the automaton can be activated and privileges it has.

- Value ‘By operator’ means that the areas and the privileges will be inherited by the automaton from the operator it activated.

- Value ‘Fixed’ means that the automaton has fixed areas and privileges, which can be selected from the lists opened by the buttons next to fields ‘Area’ and ‘Privileges’.

Group ‘Triggering’: Defines triggering condition of the automaton.

- Value ‘No triggering’ means that the automaton will be not run automatically by system.



- Value ‘Absolute time’ defines Absolute time trigger, i.e. the automaton will be run automatically by system at indicated date and time.

- Value ‘Periodic’ defines Periodic trigger, i.e. the automaton will be run automatically by system at indicated in field ‘Start at’ date and time, and then in each period of time indicated by field group ‘Period’. The period is expressed in days, hours, minutes and second, which can be entered in corresponding fields. Each of them can be left empty, which means zero, but the whole period can not be empty.

- Value ‘State change of element’ defines Object trigger, i.e. the automaton will be run automatically by system every time state of indicated object changes. The object indicated by greyed field below button ‘Set’. To change it the operator enters object’s id or name in the field ‘Element ID/Name’ and presses button ‘Set’. The name is case sensitive.

13.2 Trace Automatons

The operator uses Trace view to observe automaton trace messages. The message list shows message’s date/time, name of the automaton issued it, and it’s actual text. To open Trace view, select the Automaton menu button selected Automatons → Trace

Figure 337: Trace Automatons

Amount of the message the list keeps is limited. The limit is specified by system configuration. After message limit is reached each new message causes the oldest message be deleted.

Control ‘Show messages automaton’ list all automatons, which are relevant to current operator. The operator can select one to see messages issued by this automaton only.



13.3 Activation Automatons

The operator uses Activation view to observe and change statuses of the automatons.

To open Activation view, select the Automaton menu button selected Automatons → Activation

Figure 338: Activation Automatons

Button ‘Activate’. Activates selected automaton, i.e. bring it into state Active. Enabled only for inactive automatons.

Button ‘Deactivate’. Deactivates selected automaton, i.e. bring it into state Inactive. Enabled only for active automatons.

Button ‘Terminate’. Terminates run of selected automaton, i.e. bring automaton into state Inactive. Enabled only for running automatons.

Buttons ‘All’. Performs the corresponding action for all automatons in the list after user’s confirmation. Only automatons of appropriate state are affected.

Button ‘Close’. Closes the view.

Group ‘Show’. Defines filter for automaton list shown. Only the automatons of selected states are shown. The automaton will be removed from the list if it’s state changed and is not selected to be shown.

14 Automatic Route Setting

EBI Screen provides the automatic route setting to reduce the routine operations of an operator. In central control level (CATS), the ARS is taken care by EBI Screen RA which automatically set route according to predefined traffic information (timetable) and actual train movement.



While in local control level (LATS, IL VDU) it is taken care by the ART which automatically set route in normal traffic operation through the CBI area.

The operation of ARS has 2 modes as following;

Status Display

Route setting is automatically handled by RA (Enabled)

Route setting is automatically handled by ART (Activated)

Route setting is an operator action only. (Disabled)

Route setting is an operator action only (Terminated)

An operator in OCC can control the operation mode of RA at several different levels; entire line, CBI area, individual trains, individual tracks.

For the control of operation mode of ART, see chapter 7.2.2.

14.1 RA Operation Mode for Entire Line

The RA mode for an entire line is existed in the overview picture. Changing of its operation mode impact the entire line.

Figure 339: RA Mode for Entire line

To control RA mode for entire line, right-click on the RA Mode object, select MODE -> ENABLE \ DISABLE.



Figure 340: Operate RA mode for entire line

14.2 RA Operation Mode for CBI Area

The RA mode for CBI area is existing in all detail CTC pictures. Its operation mode impact only routes in specific area.

Figure 341: RA mode for CBI Area 7

To operate RA mode, right-click on the RA Area object and select RA mode -> ENABLE \ DISABLE.

Figure 342: Operate RA mode for CBI Area 7



14.3 RA Operation Mode for Individual Train

The RA mode of individual train is displayed by the TDS object.

Figure 343: RA mode for TID 5108

The status of Train’s RA mode is indicated with TDS frame.

Status Display

RA mode is enabled

RA mode is disabled

To operate RA mode of individual trains, see chapter 10.5.2.

14.4 RA Operation Mode for Individual Track

The RA mode for individual track is indicated by triangle above track object.

Status Display

RA mode is enabled

RA mode is disabled

To operate RA mode, right-click on track object and select RA mode -> ENABLE \ DISABLE.



Figure 344: Operate RA mode for TC604A

15 Manage Operator Profile

The chief controller is authorized to mange an operator profile using the SYSMAN tool.

Figure 345: UIC main menu to access SYSMAN tool

From SYSMAN, an administration function is available as following;

o Create or remove an operator

o Change password

o Modify Roles and Authorities

To work with “Profiles”, an operator has to establish first a connection to the database.



Figure 346: SYSMAN window, connect database.

Then select the tab “Profiles”

Figure 347: SYSMAN window, tab “Profiles”



What if …

Server xxx not found, connection failed pops-up? / Protocol xxx not supported pops-up? xxx denotes DB server name. Connection the DB can’t be established. Check that the DB is running and try once again.

The tab “Profiles” consists of three areas;

1. Operators a list of all operator accounts currently defined

2. Roles a list of roles for a selected operator profile

3. Authority Areas a list of authority areas for a selected operator profile.



Figure 348: Tab “Profiles” window

The display in area 2 is active in correspond to the selected operator in area 1. While the display in area 3 is active in correspond to the selected role in area 2.

15.1 Create New Operator

Select “Create” button, the window “Create New Operator Account” is opened.

Figure 349: Create New Operator Account window

Enter an unique Operator Name, Password, and retype the password, then press “Save” button. The successful entries will be seen in the listbox Operators.

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To cancel the operation, click “Cancel” button.

Figure 350: Successful created operator

NOTE: Delhi project requires minimum length of password at 4 character.

The new operator created shall be assigned for his roles and authority areas.

What if …

Password length must be at least 4 characters pops-up? The new password was too short. Repeat change password procedure with a longer password.

New password and retyped password do not match pops-up? There is typing error in the password entries. Repeat change password procedure with correct passwords.

15.2 Remove Existing Operator

Selected an operator from the listbox Operators then the “Delete” button becomes active to allow deletion of that operator account.

There is a pop-up window to confirm deletion of desired operator.

Figure 351: Confirm message for removing operator “AAA”



15.3 Change Password

To change the operator password, select an operator from the listbox Operators then click Edit button. The window Create New Operator Account is opened with the Operator Name disabled (grayed):

Figure 352: Create New Operator Account window for Edit

Edit Password (and retype the password) and then press the button Save. After the successful entries, the window is closed. To cancel the operation, click the button Cancel.

15.4 Modify Roles

A role defines the operator’s access rights to commands and menus. To modify roles for a specific operator, click the button Modify Roles in the tab sheet Profiles. The window Modify Roles For Operator is opened:



Figure 353: Modify Roles For Operator window

The listbox at left shows roles currently assigned to operator, the listbox at middle shows roles that are available in the database but not yet assigned to operator, and the listbox at right shows privileges for currently selected role.

When a role is selected from the (left) listbox Roles in use, the button Remove becomes active. When this button is pressed, the selected role is transferred into the (middle) listbox Available roles.

When a role is selected from the (middle) listbox Available roles, the button Add becomes active. When this button is pressed, the selected role is transferred into the (left) listbox Roles in use.

The button Save stores changes into the database, closes the window and updates the listbox Roles in the tab sheet Profiles. The button Cancel just dismisses the window without making any modifications.



15.5 Modify Authorities

An authority area defines access rights to objects inside a specific area. To modify authority areas for a selected operator in a selected role, click button Modify Authority Areas in the tab sheet Profiles. The window Modify Authority Areas is opened:

Figure 354: Modify Authority Areas window

The listbox at left shows authority areas currently assigned to operator’s role, and the listbox at right shows authority areas that are in the database but not yet assigned to the operator’s role.

When an authority area is selected from the (left) listbox Authority Areas in use, the button Remove becomes active. When this button is pressed, the selected authority area is transferred into the (right) listbox Authority Areas available.

When an authority area is selected from the (right) listbox Authority Areas available, the button Add becomes active. When this button is pressed, the selected authority area is transferred into the (left) listbox Authority Areas in use.

The button Save stores changes into the database, closes the window and updates the listbox Authority Areas in the tab sheet Profiles. The button Cancel just dismisses the window without making any modifications.



16 Train Graph Client (TGC)

Train Graph Client provides a facility for automatic online graphical train movement scheme which based on the timetable data and the actual train movement.

An authorized operator can access Train Graph Client from the UIC main menu.

Figure 355: UIC main menu, Train Graph Client

16.1 General Commands

16.1.1 Open Existing Train Graph View

From TGC menu, there is a list of available train graphs. Select the graph you want to open. The selected graph will open.



Figure 356: Select available Train Graph, BAPU-CTST

16.1.2 Printing Train Graph

Select the to-be-printed train graph, then choose Print... option in the TGC menu to print train graphs. All, what is seen currently on the Graph, is found in the printout, too.

NOTE: If the train graph window is not active, menu Print… / Print Preview will be invisible.



Figure 357: Print the active Train Graph, BAPU-CTST

To preview the page, click the option Print Preview in the TGC menu.

Figure 358: Print Preview option

If there are Graph Notes edited (see chapter 16.2.5), these notes are printed on the second page of the printout.



Figure 359: Print Preview for Train Graph with Note.

NOTE: An EbiScreen printer must be installed to be able to print Train Graphs. To setup the print page, see chapter 6.3 Print Setup.

16.1.3 Setting Graph Orientation

The train graph can be displayed in two ways: Horizontal and Vertical Time Axis. Click Toggle time axis in the TGC menu to change the graph orientation, it will be switching between Horizontal and Vertical each time.

Figure 360: Horizontal Time Axis



Figure 361: Vertical Time Axis

16.1.4 Toggle Arrival/Departure Information Display

Arrivals and departures can be displayed on the graph. The details of the info display are minute:second / station platform.

The info display is set on or off by toggle menu: TGC -> Toggle arrival/departure info display.

Figure 362: Change display to Toggle arrival/departure info display



In this below example, 13:20/75-P_2 informs that train 6412 has arrived platform 2 in Jangpura station at 18:13:20 and departured from platform 2 in Jangpura station at 18:14:37.

Figure 363: Arrival / Departure Info Display



16.2 TGC View Window Functions

Some functions of the TGC system can be invoked directly by clicking the TGC window.

16.2.1 Adjusting Time Resolution - Time Scroll

The resolution of the time axis can be adjusted with the time scrollbar in the timeline.

Figure 364: Adjust Time Scroll

Move the mouse pointer on the center of the scroll bar. The pointer is changed to a twohead arrow pointer. The center point of the display can be adjusted by pressing the left mouse button in the middle of the scrollbar, and dragging the scrollbar.

Move the mouse pointer on the upper or lower bound. The pointer is changed to a thin two-head arrow pointer. Upper and lower bounds of the timeline can be adjusted by dragging the edges of the scrollbar.

16.2.2 Adjusting Displayed Track Area - Track Scroll

The resolution of track axis can be adjusted with scrollbars displayed on the trackline. Adjustment is similar to time resolution.



Figure 365: Adjust Track Scroll

16.2.3 Displaying Train Information

By moving mouse pointer on top of a Train ID, it will display train specific ToolTip. This ToolTip includes Train ID, Service ID and deviation from schedule. In case there is a note for this train, it will also included in ToolTip.

Figure 366: Train ToolTip for TID 6402

By clicking a Train ID in the train graph, Train Information dialog is displayed. In this dialog, information such as direction of the train is displayed.



Figure 367: Train Information window activate from train graph

With the dialog, Operator can set a note that will be specific to the particular train. The note is available for later retrieval and editing.

NOTE: ToolTip shows the information, which was assigned to train when it last moved. In case of the turnback position, TID change to new trip but the journey id and note will remain for previous train. After it moves, the information in ToolTip is updated.

16.2.4 Time-Track Positioning

Move the mouse pointer on any place on the graph and leave mouse unmoved (Don't press any button). A ToolTip message appears for about 5 seconds displaying time and distance co-ordinates.



Figure 368: ToolTip for Time-Track

16.2.5 Graph Note Editor

In any place on the graph, a note can be attached. The note consists of the Bookmark part, which is seen constantly on the graph, and the Note part, which appears only when the mouse pointer is moved on the Bookmark text.

With the mouse pointer, select the position for the note on the graph and then press the right mouse button. A button "New note …" appears on the graph. Press the button in order to open the dialog Note Editor.

The Bookmark on the top of the Note Editor is the text, which is constantly displayed on the graph.



Figure 369: Create note “Test”

Display time "Note expires XX hours after the time at the note position" is in effect according to the selected hours. After XX hours the note expires and automatically removed from graph area. The maximum time in the list can be defined in the registry.

Finally, if the note is acceptable, press the button OK. If not, press Cancel.

A graph note is a generic annotation, which is seen in any graph and client, if the Bookmark location on the concurrent graphs happens to be common.



Figure 370: Note “Test” is marked between KM and JLNS

The Graph Note can also be removed manually and immediately by the mouse pointer.

Select the Bookmark on the graph and then press the right mouse button. A button "Delete …" appears on the graph. Press the button in order to open the Confirmation message box. Press Yes, if you are sure.



Figure 371: Remove note “Test”

16.3 Administration Commands

The administration commands are allowed an authorized operator to configure the train graph.

16.3.1 Common Settings

Common Train Graph settings can be set by choosing the Common Settings option in TGC menu. The following dialog will open:

In the Common Settings dialog, following options are available:

• Time span of default display, history and future

• Line styles of Axis, Ticks, Time, Schedule and Movements of trains

• Train and Background colors

• Note text color



Figure 372: TGS Common Setting diglog

These settings are dependent on the administration and most likely would remain constant during the service life of system. The settings here define the various display options and therefore are dependent on end-user requirements.

NOTE: The setting impacts every train graph.



Time Span

Figure 373: Adjust time span of history and future display



Styles

For styles adjustment, color and pattern can be defined for these following;

1) Axis

2) Ticks

3) Current time

4) Background

5) Note

6) Train movement

Figure 374: Styles setting

NOTE: The pattern selected will only be applied to the line width 1.



1) Axis

Dialog Axis defines the style of the axis which consists of the line width, pattern and color.

Figure 375: Adjust Axis from black to magenta



2) Ticks

Dialog Ticks defines the style of the grid lines.

Figure 376: Adjust grid lines from grey to pink



3) Current Time

Dialog Current Time defines the time indication line on the graph.

Figure 377: Adjust time indication line from green to red



4) Background

Dialog Background defines the graph background color.

Figure 378: Adjust background from white to light blue



5) Note

Note defines the color of the Graph Note (see chapter 5.5 Graph Note Editor).

Figure 379: Adjust Note from red to pink

6) Train Movement

There are 3 types of train movement plotting;

• Planned movement is plotting according to the schedule in timetable.

• Estimated movement is plotting by the system estimated time base on timetable plan.

• Actual movement is plotting according to the train movement in system.

NOTE: For Delhi Metro L5&6, only Train category 1 is in used. Train category is tailored for specific requirement in another project.



Figure 380: Adjust Planned train movement from dark red to pale blue



Figure 381: Adjust estimated movement from dark blue to light blue



Figure 382: Adjust actual movement from dark green to violet

16.3.2 Configuring Train Graphs

Choose Configure Train Graph from TGC menu to configure individual train graphs. The @Train Graph Selection window appear to offer three possible functions:

1) Define new graph

2) Configure existing graph

3) Delete existing graph



Figure 383: Configure train graph

NOTE: After creating a new train graph or deleting an existing one, it requires an operator to log out from EBI Screen and then log back in to refresh the train graphs list in Train Graph menu.

16.3.2.1 Define Train Graph Path

Each of train graph must be defined its path (the part of track to display in train graph). The selective list is reading from predefined in timetable.

Once the train graph have been created, its path is no longer allow to edit.

Figure 384: Path field of an existing graph



Figure 385: Selecting train graph path

16.3.2.2 Station Visibility

To defines at which zoom level on a graph a station of certain priority starts to be visible. In Delhi Metro L5&6 project, every station is set to default priority at 0 which is always visible for all zoom level.

NOTE: This zoom level configuration is not applicable in the current design of Delhi Metro L5&6 project



Figure 386: Configuration of station visibility

16.3.2.3 Extension

The Deviation threshold is defined the minimum delay to be display in ToolTip (see chapter 16.2.3).

For example, the CTST-STVR graph is defined the deviation threshold as 2 minutes.



Figure 387: Extension configuration for CTST-STVR graph

Train 6413 was hold at JGPA station to simulate the delay. The ToolTip of train 6413 displays the delay time to notify Operator.



Figure 388: Deviation display in ToolTip of train 6413

16.3.2.4 Train Category Visibility

Train Categories shown option is for visible train categories filter.



Figure 389: Train Categories shown option

NOTE: Train Category is not application in Delhi Metro L5&6 project.

17 What if… i.e. Trouble Shooting

Below are listed the error messages, which may pop-up in several occasions due to an incorrect operation or state:

What if …

All visible alarms could not be acknowledged due to insufficient authority rights pops-up? (acknowledge alarms) The error message There was nothing to acknowledge. (Perhaps due to insufficient authority rights) pops-up?



Connection to valid DB requires UIC shutdown? Connection to the new database can’t be made without the shutdown. Click the button OK and the UIC will stop. Start the UIC again and connection to the valid database is established.

Create Socket Failed pops-up? The communication between server processes can’t be started. Push the button Reconnect and/or contact the System Administrator.

Could Not Open File pops-up? (function key setup) The function key definitions can’t be saved in to a file. Repeat function key setup.

Error Reading DB pops-up? Connection to the database can’t be created. Contact System Administrator.

Error reading database pops-up? (function key setup)The function key setup for operator can’t be read in database.

‘Error writing database’ appears? (change password) The password can’t be saved in the database. Repeat changing password procedure.

Error writing database pops-up? (function key setup) The function key definitions can’t be written in database. Repeat function key setup.

‘Invalid password’ appears? (change password) The old password was not correct. Repeat changing password procedure with the correct old password. If the password is forgotten, a new password and the operator profile will have to be recreated, thus losing all preference. Contact System Administrator.

New password and retyped password do not match pops-up? There is typing error in the password entries. Repeat change password procedure with correct passwords.

‘Password length must be at least 4 characters’ appears? (change password) The new password was too short. Repeat changing password procedure with a longer password.

Server xxx not found, connection failed pops-up? / Protocol xxx not supported pops-up? xxx denotes DB server name. Connection the DB can’t be established. Check that the DB is running and try once again.

The traffic lights of server show blinking red and the button under the traffic lights shows Reconnect? The server is in No contact mode. Click the button Reconnect and wait for the yellow or green light. If the red light continues blinking, contact the System Administrator.

The traffic lights of server show red? The server is in Off-line mode. Wait for a while, if the red light doesn’t change to green or yellow, contact the System Administrator.

The traffic lights of server show yellow? The server is in Standby mode. Visible in double server mode. No actions.

Text in the response field shows Command Not Allowed !!? (controlling process with commands) Not enough privileges to give command, or no authority. Change you role and/or authority areas.



Text in the response field shows Too few Arguments? (controlling process with commands) Not enough arguments in command. Enter right amount of arguments.

Text in the response field shows Unknown Command? (controlling process with commands) The command doesn’t exist. Retype the command.

Text in the response field shows Unknown Object!!? (controlling process with commands) The object doesn’t exist. Retype the object.

Text in the response field shows Unknown Route !!? (controlling process with commands) Wrong parameters for route command. Enter right parameters.

Vertical Resolution xxx NOT Supported pops-up? (xxx indicates resolution.) Screen resolution is not supported. Inform System Administrator. For delhi, screen resolution 1600x1200 is used.

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