Locomotive Control System
AssemblyElectronic control: traction control computer, wheelslip control, event recorder, and the cab signaling interface. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Locomotive Control System parts and their functions
6 top-level parts · 445 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traction Control Computer 5 parts | 1× | Main controller coordinating engine speed, alternator excitation, and inverter output. |
| 2 | Wheelslip Control Unit 3 parts | 1× | Module comparing axle speeds and trimming tractive effort to prevent slip. |
| 3 | Event Recorder | 1× | Crash-hardened recorder logging speed, throttle, and brake data. |
| 4 | Cab Signal and PTC Unit 4 parts | 1× | Train control interface enforcing signal and speed limits. |
| 5 | Wire Bundle | 2× | Group of insulated conductors cut to length, terminated, and bound together to carry power and signals between the assemblies of a machine. |
| 6 | Connector | 40× | Mating plug-and-socket pair that joins two lengths of wiring or a cable to a board so a circuit can be assembled, serviced, and separated without soldering. |
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Bill of materials for Locomotive Control System
6 top-level lines · 18 rows shown · 445 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traction Control Computer 5 parts | freight-locomotive-control-computer | 1× | 1 | 207 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 1.3 | CAN Transceiver | can-transceiver | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 1.4 | Power Supply | power-supply | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 1.5 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 200× | 200 | · | part |
| 2 | Wheelslip Control Unit 3 parts | freight-locomotive-wheelslip-control | 1× | 1 | 92 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.3 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 90× | 90 | · | part |
| 3 | Event Recorder | freight-locomotive-event-recorder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Cab Signal and PTC Unit 4 parts | freight-locomotive-cab-signal-unit | 1× | 1 | 103 | assembly |
| 4.1 | Bare PCB | pcb-bare | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.2 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.3 | LCD Panel | lcd-panel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4.4 | SMD Passive (R/C/L) | smd-passives | 100× | 100 | · | part |
| 5 | Wire Bundle | wire-bundle | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 6 | Connector | connector | 40× | 40 | · | part |
Where the locomotive control system is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |