TRANSPORT

Vehicle Equipment BVS-Euro

Operating instructions

Error Options

1 2 3
Route Sync Detour

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Panel
RTS settings
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Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
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 PREFACE

A number of settings are client-dependent. These client-dependent data are contained in the file OP-
ER.DAT. This file is loaded in the driver panel (BC2100) together with the other configuration files
(LOAD_D0).

This manual is applicable for the Basic Vehicle Set Euro.

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 STATUS SUMMARY

Pub nr book Date Chapters Remarks

9586 115 09511 July 2000 All First edition

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 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1. SWITCHING ON CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1. Switch on after installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.2. Daily Switch on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2. MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. DRIVER PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1. DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.1. Display in the idle condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.2. Display in the interactive condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2. KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3. SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. GENERAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1. EXECUTING A FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2. NUMERIC INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3. BROWSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4. QUICK SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5. MENU STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5. DRIVER PANEL KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.1. VECOM MANUAL OPERATION KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.1. RTS key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1.2. Direction keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2. PANEL SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3. LOGON SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4. MENU KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4.1. Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4.2. Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6.1. SWITCHING ON THE VEHICLE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2. INPUT WHEN STARTING SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3. DURING SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.4. SWITCHING OFF THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.5. SPECIAL KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6. VECOM MANUAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.7. SPECIAL DISPLAY SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.8. MENU STRUCTURE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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IV Operating instruction IVS-Euro Croyden
1. INTRODUCTION

The Basic Vehicle Set (BVS) is a set of vehicle equipment consisting of a Driver Panel (BC2100), a VE-
COM-Combo unit, a transponder and associated cables. The BVS-Euro is operated by the driver panel
which is installed in the cabinet within reach of the driver. Using the driver panel the driver can execute
the following operations:
 display information;
 input data;
 use VECOM manual operation.

The aim of these instructions is to serve as a textbook and reference work for the drivers’ training officer.

A number of the BVS-Euro functions and texts are project/client dependent. However, the way in which
the BVS-Euro is operated is simple and does not dependent on the specific functions.

Chapter 2 describes the system characteristics and the way in which a number of functions work. Chapter
3 describes the procedure which has to be followed at the beginning and end of the service. Chapter 4
provides a description of the way in which the driver panel has to be operated in general. Chapter 5 de-
scribes the functions of all menu keys in detail, while chapter 6 describes the instructions for daily use as
briefly as possible.

The values which the driver can enter depend, in a number of cases, on the infrastructure of the transport
company (for example: line numbers, destination display, etc.).

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2. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

For a good understanding of the range of control operations this chapter deals with the system characteris-
tics in more detail.

2.1. SWITCHING ON CHARACTERISTICS

2.1.1. Switch on after installation

After installation of the driver panel, or after loading the new software in the driver panel, the system will
display the following messages during start-up:

The driver panel now reads the configuration data from its
Initialising system: flash-disk. The language files of the software are not loaded
Loading database in this stage which means that these messages are always
in English.

In the next stage the driver panel reads the user interface
Initialising system: (User InterFace – UIF) from the flash-disk.
Loading UIF

Finally the driver panel resports that the initialisation proce-

System start dure has completed.
Press Enter

Press the [Enter] or [Reset] key. Soon after this the idle text apprears on the display. The vehicle equipment
is now operational.

It is also possible that system messages appear on the display instead of the idle text. After reading
each message press [Enter] or [Reset] until the idle text appears.

When the PVP24 signal is not connected to the permanent 24 V of the vehicle system, the system
will always perform this initialisation procedure after it has been switched off for more than a few
minutes.

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2.1.2. Daily Switch on

After switching on the vehicle equipment, the driver panel will show:

The driver panel reports that is switched on and ready for

System switched on use.

Press the [Enter] or [Reset] key. Soon after this the idle text appears on the display. The vehicle equipment
is now operational.

It is also possible that system messages appear on the display instead of the idle text. After reading
each message press [Enter] or [Reset] until the idle text appears.

2.2. MESSAGES

The system can give a large number of messages. These messages appear on the first two lines of the
display and are placed in a box. This box can have a single or double border depending on the type of
message. Messages which refer to an operating error are placed in a box with a double border. The other
messages are placed in a box with a single border.

Below are a number of lists with messages, or parts of messages followed by a brief description of the
meaning of the message.

Error messages
[beep] Value can not be modified, Read only The value can only be displayed
[beep] Illegal value, Try again The entered value is out of range
[beep] Operation stopped The operation is aborted
No stops The system does not have any stop lists
No trip The system has no runs
No route The system has no routes
No line Line number not entered
No Vehicle service number Running number not entered
Please load first There is no time table available in the system
No extra The system has no extra runs
No table The system has no data
No service The system has no running number
(vehicle service no.)
*** Unknown text 1 Unknown

System messages
System start, Press Enter The first time that the system starts up after loading
the software, or after a total power failure
System switched on Start-up after switching on the power

Periphery equipment
VECOM Inductive communication with way equipment
Transponder Transponder

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Statuses
The following statuses relate to the above-mentioned equipment.
Manual manual operation
standby switched off temporarily,
automatic operation not possible
on switched on
off switched off
automatic automatic operation
wrong a fault has occurred
defect the equipment is defect
out of service the equipment is out of operation
?? unknown (communication with peripheral failed)
full the equipment gives the full message
unknown unknown
text unknown unknown text received
OK status OK

Punctuality
No punctuality Punctuality can not be calculated
Punctuality off Punctuality is switched off
Punctuality standby Punctuality on standby
Punctuality ready The run has reached its end point
59:59 exceeded Punctuality deviation greater than one hour

Other
Lost file File lost (due to power fail)
Buffer full New data can no longer be stored, memory full
No time System has no time

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3. DRIVER PANEL

The driver can operate the vehicle system using the driver panel, display information from the system and
read instructions from a roadside system (way station). To do this the driver panel is equipped with a dis-
play and a range of keys.

Display
11:35:00 Error Options

1 2 3
76 12 0 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6
VECOM Panel
manual RTS settings
operation 7 8 9
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Logon Browse Menu/Numeric

menu keys keys

Figure 1. Driver panel for the Basic Vehicle Set

3.1. DISPLAY

The display can show three lines of text. The most important information is displayed on the top line, while
the center and bottom lines are used for displaying more detailed information. In darkness the display is
illuminated from behind (backlight). The strength of this lighting is controlled automatically depending on
the ambient light. The information which is shown on the display depends on the status of the system at
that moment. We distinguish the following conditions:
 the idle condition;
 the interactive condition.

Special display symbols

The display can show the following special symbols, also see figure 2:

The over-loop symbol is displayed for as long as the vehicle with the transponder is located above
a VECOM or VETAG loop. When this symbol is displayed communication with a loop of a roadside
station is in progress. The over-loop symbol disappears when the vehicle has left the loop.

The manual operation symbol is displayed if one or more settings deviate from the standard set-
tings. The manual operation symbol disappears when all equipment is being operated automati-
cally. For this use the [Defaults] key, see paragraph 5.4.2.

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Driver Panel

3.1.1. Display in the idle condition

11:35:00 Error Options

1 2 3
76 1 0 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Figure 2. Driver panel in the idle position.

In the idle condition the display shows information which is important for executing the service run.

The top line shows:

 the time;
 the word ’Start’ when a ready to RTS code is queued for transmission;
 an arrow indicating the manual direction code (left, straight or right);
 over loop symbol.
This symbol indicates that the vehicle is presently over a communication loop.

The center line is blank.

The bottom line shows:

 the line number, the route number and the category.
The route number is displayed following the setting of a route, either manually (see paragraph NO TAG)
or automatically following receipt of a trip-start message. If the route number is undefined the route
coded field is blank.

3.1.2. Display in the interactive condition

The system enters the interactive condition by calling up a menu. The information which is displayed for
each menu is clear and complete and self-explanatory. In a number of menu’s data from a list is displayed.
A number will also be displayed for the relevant component on such a list in order to make quick selection
possible for the regular user. For example: for a list of stops the stop number will also be displayed next
to the stop name.

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3.2. KEYBOARD

The keyboard of the driver panel is a flat panel on which a number of so-called touch keys are identified
in relief and printing. The keyboard is shown in figure 1.

Below is a description of the keys:

 VECOM manual operation keys

The VECOM manual operation uses the following keys:
 Direction keys ← ↑ →
 RTS key

The direction keys are used for the manually operated direction request for the next VECOM or VETAG
loop. If another direction key is pressed then the last direction which was selected will be requested
when passing a VECOM or VETAG loop. The manually operated direction request is cancelled by
pressing the [Reset] key.

The [RTS] key is used to send a start message to the next VECOM or VETAG loop. The start message
is automatically cancelled after leaving this loop or by pressing the [Reset] key.

 Logon menu
The [Logon] key opens the menu in which the data for the service to be executed has to be entered.

 Panel settings
The settings for the driver panel can be set to your own requirements using this menu.

 Menu/Numeric keys
In the idle condition a menu can be selected using the menu/numeric keys. If you are in a menu in which
a number can or has to be entered then these keys will operate as numeric keys.

If you are in a menu, the menu function is blocked and it is only possible to enter numerically.

If you are in a menu the following keys can be used to search for data, to delete, to skip or to confirm.

 Browse keys
After a menu has been selected the first function of the menu appears on the display. In a number of
functions the browse keys can be used to make a new selection, for example a new destination.

 Delete key
If you are in a menu you can use the [Delete] key to delete the last number entered.

 Reset key
Using the [Reset] key you can exit a menu early. The original data, such as that which was valid before
the relevant sub-menu was selected, will remain valid. Values which have already been confirmed will
not be reset.

 Enter key
The [Enter] key is used to confirm the selection displayed or the value entered. As a result of this a sub-
sequent sub-menu will be called up or, after the last sub-menu, the system will go to the idle condition.

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3.3. SOUND

The driver panel can produce a beep tone. The pitch of the tone is fixed and always the same. The length
of the beep can be short or long, depending on the function.

 Short beep
A short beep is produced to confirm that a key has been pressed and if an invalid key has been pressed.
When pressing an invalid key you will hear two short beeps, one immediately after the other; one to
confirm that the key has been pressed and one to indicate that an invalid key has been pressed. The
volume of the beep is adjustable. The beep for confirming that the key has been pressed can be
switched off via the panel settings.

 Long beep
A long beep is produced to make you aware of spontaneous messages. The volume of this beep is not
adjustable.

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4. GENERAL OPERATION

This chapter provides a general operating description. It is the intention that this chapter serves as a refer-
ence work for the execution of a function. A number of examples are given in this chapter on the basis of
theoretical functions.

4.1. EXECUTING A FUNCTION

The functions which can be executed using the driver panel are contained in menu’s. For the execution
of a function the associated menu must first be selected for which a number of menu keys are available.

11:35:00 Error Options

1 2 3
76 3 0 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Figure 3. Driver panel

Selecting a menu and executing a function is done in the same way for all functions. A general description
of the way in which this is done is given below.

1 Press a menu key

After pressing a menu key the first function of the selected menu will appear on the display. The first
line gives a description of the function and the second line gives a value or additional information.

2 Function
What you can do now depends on the selected function. Some functions show all values. In that case
you can end the function using the [Enter] or [Reset] key. There are functions where a number can or
must be entered. This is undertaken using the numeric keys, see section 4.2. In addition to this there
are functions where you have make a selection from a list, for example ON or OFF. This selection is
made using the browse keys, see section 4.3. In a number of menu’s you can also use the quick select
option, see section 4.4., to jump immediately to a specific position in the list of selections. Both the selec-
tion and the position in the list of selections are shown on the display.
If a ”=” sign appears in front of the current value then the value is fixed in the system and only the value
will be shown. If there is a ”:” sign in front of the current value then you can enter a new value in one
of the ways indicated. Example:

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Driver id: 123456

After ending a function a further function can also appear. After the last function the idle text will be dis-
played.

3 End / exit
Using the [Enter] key the value which is entered or the selection which is made will be confirmed. This
will also close the (sub-)menu. If you do not wish to proceed with the menu selected or the current func-
tion then you must press the [Reset] key. This will exit the selected menu. The values which you have
accepted so far in any sub-menu’s will remain valid.

4.2. NUMERIC INPUT

Numeric input means entering a number. It is used in the following situations:

 entering a numeric value;
 quick selection from a list.

After selecting specific functions you are asked to enter a number. A text then appears on the display fol-
lowed by the current value or ”:_” if there is still no value. You can now enter a value using the numeric
keys. If you enter an incorrect value you can undo this by pressing the [Delete] key. The last number you
entered will then be deleted. Multiple numbers can be deleted by pressing the [Delete] key multiple times.
Entering a number has to be confirmed by pressing the [Enter] key.

Service information
Line number: 12_

Figure 4. Numeric input

Once you have confirmed the number the next function will appear on the display.

If the entered number is invalid for the system a beep will sound and an error message will appear on the
display. In that case press the [Enter] or [Reset] key in order to confirm that you have read the error mes-
sage. The original value will then appear on the display, after which you can enter a new value.

Incorrect value entered

Try again

Figure 5. Error message after entering an illegal value

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4.3. BROWSING

For a number of functions you can enter a new value using the browse keys. In this case the current setting
will appear on the display first. If you can also use the quick selection option for this function (see section
4.4.) then the current numeric value will also appear on the display. You can then browse through the list
of options and confirm your selection by pressing the [Enter] key when the required value appears on the
display.

In a number of cases you can only choose from a few values, for example ON or OFF. In that case the
list is cyclic.

When you are browsing through a list which is not cyclic and you are at the beginning or end of the list then
you will hear a beep. This is shown schematically in the following figure.

Manufacture

Research
Light: Off
Documentation
Light: On
Commercial

Installation
NON-CYCLIC LIST CYCLIC LIST
Figure 6. Different types of lists

Example:
Imagine that you have selected the fictitious list “light”. This function displays the current value “light” and
offers you the option of changing the value. The display now shows:

Light: Off

The “:” sign indicates that this is an adjustable value. Using the browse keys you can view the available
values, for example:

Light: On

By pressing the [Enter] key you select the ON value.

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4.4. QUICK SELECTION

For a number of functions for which you have to select a new text by browsing you can also jump through
the list of selections by using the quick select option. You can use both options side-by-side.

Using quick selection you can jump immediately to a position within the list by entering the position number.
The procedure you have to follow for quick selection is given below:

1 Enter a position number

Using the numeric keys you can enter a number (= position number). This position number is a function-
al value, and not by definition the sequence in the list. For example the position number in the stop list
is the stop number.

2 Press the [Enter] key

Once a valid position number has been entered and you have pressed the [Enter] key the new position
number and the associated selection from the list will be displayed. If required you can enter another
position number or browse through the list (see step 3). If the entered value is invalid you will hear a
beep and the original selection will be shown on the display.

3 Browse to the required selection

If the correct selection is still not shown then you can search for the correct selection using the browse
function.

4 Press the [Enter] key

In order to enter the selection which is being displayed you should press the [Enter] key for confirmation.

Example:
Imagine that you have selected the fictitious function ”department”. The function shows the current depart-
ment selected and you can now browse through a list of departments in order to select a new department.
The current selection appears on the display:

Purchasing

If you wish to selected the ”Transport” department and you know that the associated number is ”1052” then
you can enter that number:

1052

When you press the [Enter] key the associated text will appear on the display:

Transport

By pressing the [Enter] key the ”Transport” department will now be entered.

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4.5. MENU STRUCTURE

There are a number of functions for every menu key. The functions which are associated with a menu key
are shown schematically in accordance with figure 7.

menu menu
key key

function 1 submenu 1 submenu 2

function 2 function 1
submenu 1 submenu 2

function 3 function 2
function 1 function 1

function 2 function 2

Figure 7. General menu structure

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5. DRIVER PANEL KEYS

5.1. VECOM MANUAL OPERATION KEYS

The VECOM manual operation uses the following keys:

 RTS key
 Direction keys ← ↑ →

It is also possible to execute VECOM manual operation using switches (for the direction), the (RTS) push
button and the indication on the dashboard (over-loop indication). In that case the direction keys and the
RTS key on the driver panel are blocked.

5.1.1. RTS key

At specific locations the driver can send a Ready-to-start (RTS) message to the VECOM loop in order to
indicate to the trackside equipment which has to start a specific process. The RTS message is often used
to indicate to trackside equipment the end of a stop and initiate the appropriate action (e.g. request access
to a road crossing). The RTS message can be sent to an IWS unit by pressing the [RTS] key. In the idle
condition the display of the word ’Start’ shows that the RTS message is ready to be sent to a loop. The
RTS message may be cancelled via the [Reset] key prior to it being sent at the next loop detected. The
RTS message can no longer be cancelled once the vehicle is over a loop. As soon as the RTS message
has been received by an IWS unit the word ’Start’ disappears from the display.

11:35:00 Start → Error Options

1 2 3
76 12 0 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6
VECOM Panel
manual RTS settings
operation 7 8 9
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Figure 8. VECOM manual operation

The [RTS] key can not be operated if you are within a menu or if there is a message on the display.
If you wish to operate the [RTS] key then press the [Reset] key first to exit the menu or to accept
the message.

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5.1.2. Direction keys

The direction keys are used for a manual direction request for the next VECOM or VETAG loop. If another
direction key is pressed then the last direction which was selected when passing a VECOM or VETAG loop
will be requested. The manual direction request can be cancelled by pressing the [Reset] key.

The direction request is shown on the display by an arrow, see figure 8.

The direction keys can not be operated if you are within a menu or if there is a message on the dis-
play. If you wish to operate the direction keys, press the [Reset] key first to exit the menu or to accept
the message.

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5.2. PANEL SETTINGS

The “Panel settings” menu can be used to make the driver-preferred settings.

Contrast Error Options Panel

settings
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3
76 1 0 Route Sync Detour Contrast
4 5 6
Panel Backlight
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults Key click
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Figure 9. Panel settings.

The “Panel settings” menu has four functions:

1 Contrast
The contrast can be set to maximum legibility by browsing and then confirming the selection using the
[Enter] key.

2 Backlight
The strength of the lighting for the display can be set using this function. One of the following options
can be selecting by browsing and confirming the selection using the [Enter] key:
 Automatic control;
The light strength for the display is dependent on the intensity of the ambient light.
 Off.

3 Key click
When pressing a key on the driver panel a click can be made audible. One of the following options can
be selected by browsing and confirming the selection using the [Enter] key:
 On;
 Off.

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5.3. LOGON SCHEDULE

Using the “logon” menu the line number, running number, staff number and category can be entered.

Service information Error Options

Line number: 76 1 2 3
Logon
76 1 0 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6 line number

Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9 route
number
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0 category

driver id

Figure 10. Entering the logon data

The “logon” menu has four functions:

1 Display/enter line number

This function displays the line number and offers the possibility of entering a new line number. The num-
ber which is entered must be between 0 and 999.

2 Display/enter route number

This function displays the current running number and offers the possibility of entering a new running
number. The number entered must be between 0 and 999.

3 Display/enter category
This function displays the current category number and offers the possibility of entering a new category
number. The number entered must be between 0 and 3.

4 Display/enter driver id
This function displays the current driver id and offers the possibility of entering a new driver id. The num-
ber entered must be between 0 and 999999.

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5.4. MENU KEYS

5.4.1. Options

Options Error Options

Vehicle info 1 2 3
76 3 34 Route Sync Detour

4 5 6
Options
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Date/time Show car info System/Unlock
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0
Time Car id
Change car info Lock/unlock date/time

Date Vehicle type

Car id Lock/unlock

Week nr. Company

Vehicle type

Week day

Figure 11. Options menu structure

A number of sub-menu’s can be called up using the “options” menu:

 Date/time;
 Show car info;
 System/Unlock.

A selection can be made from a sub-menu by browsing. By confirming the selection in this menu using
the [Enter] key another function ca be called up or, after the last function, you can exit the menu. If the
[Reset] key is pressed when in a sub-menu function then the last selection which was made will be can-
celled and the options menu will be vacated early.

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Date/time
This sub-menu has the following functions:
 Time
This function displays the current time in the form “hh:mm:ss” (= hours:minutes:seconds). If necessary
the time of the vehicle system can be corrected using the numeric input.
 Date
This functions displays the current date in the form of “dd–mm–yyyy” (= day–month–year). If necessary
the date of the vehicle system can be corrected using numeric input.
 Week number
This function displays the current week number. The week number is calculated automatically from the
date of the vehicle system.
 Weekday
This function displays the current day (Monday to Sunday inclusive). The day is calculated automatical-
ly from the date of the vehicle system.

Show car info

This sub-menu has the following functions:
 Car id
This function displays the car identification (fleet number). If the car id is not yet known you can enter
it.
 Vehicle type
This function displays the vehicle type and offers the possibility of entering the vehicle type. If the vehicle
type is unknown then “???” will appear on this display. There are four vehicle types which can be en-
tered:
City tram
City bus
Regional tram
Regional bus
 Company
This function displays the name of the transport company.

The car id and the vehicle type can be entered once if they are unknown in the system. After entering
they can still be changed within 15 minutes. These items can only be changed by maintenance per-
sonel.

System/Unlock
This sub-menu has the following sub-menu’s:
 Change car info
This sub-menu has two functions: one to change the car id and one to change the vehicle type.
 Lock/Unlock date/time
This sub-menu has one function to unlock or lock the date and time. When the date and time is locked,
it can not be changed by the driver.

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5.4.2. Default settings

Using the “defaults” menu the manual settings for the driver panel can be reset to the normal position. If
one or more settings are set to manual then this will be shown on this display by the symbol .

Default settings Error Options

Confirm with Enter 1 2 3

Default
76 3 34 Route Sync Detour settings
4 5 6
Enter?
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Logon Delete Reset Enter
0

Figure 12. Calling up the default settings.

The “default settings” menu has one function:

1 Select the default settings

This function offers the possibility of selecting the default settings for the system. The changeover to
“default settings” has to be confirmed by pressing the [Enter] key.

The default settings are as follows:

 Key click ON (see § 5.2.)
 Backlight (see § 5.2.)
 Contrast (see § 5.2.)

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6. BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAILY USE

This chapter gives the actions which you usually have to perform daily.

6.1. SWITCHING ON THE VEHICLE SYSTEM

After switching on the vehicle equipment the following will appear on the driver panel display:
System switched on

Press the [Enter] key one or more times to accept the messages until the idle text appears. The messages
are displayed in a box. If you do not accept the messages then they will disappear after a short while.

The driver panel can display the following error messages:

 System error – No file system or fonts

The system software is not loaded in the driver panel. Please contact a service technician to load the
configuration data.

 Initialising system – Loading database

The system is starting up, but data is no longer available. Also date and time may be incorrect after
startup.

 Incorrect value entered – Try again

A value has been entered that cannot be accepted by the system. Press [Reset] and try again or press
[Reset] twice to enter the default mode.

 Transponder ??
The driver panel could not communicate with the VECOM-Combo unit. VECOM communication is no
longer possible. Please check all cable connections and the VECOM-Combo unit.

6.2. INPUT WHEN STARTING SERVICE

Press the [Logon] key and enter the line number, the route number, the category and driver id (see section
5.3.).

6.3. DURING SERVICE

During service the system operates fully automatically and it is not necessary to manually operate the sys-
tem. The display of the driver panel shows the line number, route number and the category. Also the current
time is shown.

If desired, the driver may change the panel settings (see section 5.2.).

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6.4. SWITCHING OFF THE SYSTEM

You can switch off the driver panel through the main switch of the vehicle. The display of the driver terminal
will become blank.

6.5. SPECIAL KEYS

if you are in a menu the following keys can be used to search for data, to delete or to confirm.

 Browsing keys
In a number of functions you can make a new selection using the browse keys.

 Delete key
If you are in a menu you can delete the last figure entered using the [Delete] key.

 Reset key
Using [Reset] key you can leave a menu early. The original data which was valid before the relevant
menu was selected will remain valid.

 Enter key
The [Enter] key is used to confirm the selection displayed or the value entered. As a result of this the
next sub-menu will be called up or, after the last sub-menu you will arrive in the idle position.

6.6. VECOM MANUAL OPERATION

The VECOM manual operation uses the following keys:

 RTS key
 Direction keys ← ↑ →

If you press the [RTS] key the word Start will appear. This disappears as soon as the vehicle drives over
a VECOM or VETAG loop. If a direction request is given this will remain on the display until the [Reset]
key is pressed.

6.7. SPECIAL DISPLAY SYMBOLS

The display can show the following special symbols:

The over-loop symbol is displayed for as long as the vehicle with the transponder is located above
a VECOM or VETAG loop. When this symbol is displayed communication is taking place with a
way station loop. The over-loop symbol disappears when the vehicle leaves the loop.

The manual operation symbol is displayed if one or more settings deviate from the standard set-
tings, for example if one of the pieces of equipment is set to manual operation. The manual opera-
tion symbol disappears when the equipment is automatically operated. To do this use the [De-
faults] key, see section 5.4.2.

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6.8. MENU STRUCTURE SUMMARY

The illustration below provides a summary of the menu structure. This makes it easy to find via which menu
a specific function can be called up.

Panel Logon Default

settings settings

Contrast line number Enter?

Backlight route
number

Key click category

driver id

Options

Date/time Show car info System/Unlock

Time Car id
Change car info Lock/unlock date/time

Date Vehicle type

Car id Lock/unlock

Week nr. Company

Vehicle type

Week day

Figure 13. Menu structure

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