GCP5000 (GCE) INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION AND SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK
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SIG-00-22-02 JUNE 2022 (Revised September 2022)
Version: B.1
The GCE can be set up so that the SEAR can send an alarm when an OCCN-protected
parameter is changed. This will help detect any erroneous or unauthorized changes. This is
option is set in the CDL logic for the SEAR IIi.
6.4.1 SSCC IIIi Test Mode
WARNING
THE SSCC TEST MODE WILL NOT PREEMPT TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
VERIFY THAT VEHICLES ARE CLEAR OF THE WARNING DEVICES
BEFORE ACTIVATING THE SIGNALS.
NOTE
While in Test Mode, if a train approaches (XR input logic de-energizes),
the test is canceled and the crossing activates normally. When the train
departs, the system remains in normal operation.
Step 1
From the System View menu, select the number that appears to the left of the
SSCC line at the bottom of the screen (System View > SSCC > SSCC Test).
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The SSCC Menu appears
Step 2
Select
2) SSCC Test
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The SSCC/SL8 window appears
The operation of each Solid State Crossing Controller (SSCC IIIi) can be tested from this
window.
Select the Crossing controller using the right or left arrow to scroll to either
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Slot 8 SSCC IIIi
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Slot 9 SSCC IIIi
The SSCC/SL8 Menu appears with the Select Test field highlighted. When the Enter button is
selected, the SSCC Test menu opens
6.4.1.1 SSCC Test Menu
The following SSCC tests may be performed:
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Bell: Turn on the bell output
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Lamp 1: Turn on Lamp 1 output
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Lamp 2: Turn on Lamp 2 output
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Flash the Lamps: Test the lamp outputs on both controllers
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Test the crossing: Flash the lights, ring the bell, run the gate delay, and then drop the
gate.
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Perform a Timed Test
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Perform a Repeat Test
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See Section 3.1.2.2.2 for details on how to select these from the Display.