GENERAL GCP5000 (GCE) APPLICATION INFORMATION
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SIG-00-22-02 JUNE 2022 (Revised September 2022)
Version: B.1
SECTION 2
GENERAL GCP5000 (GCE) APPLICATION INFORMATION
2
GENERAL GCE APPLICATION INFORMATION
2.1
General
The PSO track circuit applications should conform to the guidelines found in this section to
ensure proper operation and trouble-free performance. The PSO track circuit is capable of
operation without insulated joints at either end or at both ends of the track circuit. Guidelines are
provided for electrified and/or light rail operations as well as heavy rail applications. For special
applications requiring additional information, contact Siemens Applications Engineering.
Information describing the following functions is contained in this section:
Maximum Operating Distances and Frequency Grouping
Frequency Usage and Compatibility Guidelines
Requirements For Over Rail Non-Shunting Applications
Application Programming Guidelines
NOTE
When using PSO Transceivers to extend approach lengths- System
response time/ approach length additions need to be considered once
you have more than 2 transceivers for one approach. Add 1 second for
each transceiver over 2 for the same approach.
2.1.1 Maximum Operating Distances and Frequency Groupings
2.1.1.1 PSO Module Standard Frequency Data
Table 2-1, Table 2-2, and Table 2-3 provide maximum operating distance and standard
frequency grouping data for Siemens PSO Modules.
The maximum operating distances shown, are between transmitter and receiver track wire
connections for end-fed track circuits. For center-fed track circuits, double the distances given to
obtain the maximum receiver-to-receiver distance. Table 2-1, Table 2-2, and Table 2-3 assume
0.06 ohm shunt sensitivity and moderate levels of interference. Distances can be modified
based on the application and desired performance. Siemens Application Engineering should be
consulted