GCP5000 (GCE) INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION AND SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK
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SIG-00-22-02 JUNE 2022 (Revised September 2022)
Version: B.1
SECTION 6
GCP5000 (GCE) INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION, AND SYSTEM
OPERATIONAL CHECK
6
GCP5000 (GCE) INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION, & SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK
6.1
Installation Procedure
Perform the following steps to install the GCP5000 (GCE):
1.
Install and connect all GCE equipment in the wayside signaling location per the
railroad’s or agency’s approved wiring or installation diagram.
2.
Connect all required leads per the railroad’s or agency’s approved wiring or installation
diagram.
3.
Program the unit beginning by:
a. Loading the correct GCP5000 (GCE) MCF as specified on the plans
b. Loading the correct approved software into the modules
c. Either:
i. Load the approved PAC file into the GCE as specified on the plans
ii. or if no PAC file is provided, program the unit using the Minimum Program
Step report
d. Calibrate the PSO and Island Modules
WARNING
INCORRECT CONFIGURATION OF THE GCE MAY RESULT IN LATE
OR NO ACTIVATION OF THE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES.
VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT MCF IS LOADED.
IF A PAC FILE IS LOADED, VERIFY IT IS THE CORRECT ONE FOR
THE GCE LOCATION.
VERIFY THAT THE CONFIGURATION MATCHES THE SITE PLANS.
VERIFY THAT THE OCCN MATCHES THE PLANS.
6.2
Calibration Procedures
6.2.1 Transmitter Calibration
WARNING
VERIFY THAT THE TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY AND ADDRESS
FORMAT ARE AS SPECIFIED BY THE RAILROAD’S APPROVED
WIRING OR INSTALLATION DIAGRAM. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
LEAD TO INCORRECT OR UNSAFE OPERATION OF THE TRACK
CIRCUIT.
The Transmitter does not require calibration.