4.2 D2 –Continuous Diagnostic Inspection
Aim of diagnostics:
Continuous verification of condition, integrity and system functionality during its operation.
Performed by:
The MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System automatically, without intervention of operating or mainte-
nance staff.
Schedule:
Continually during the operation of MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System.
Description:
The MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System continuously compares results of processor modules chan-
nels M and C. Should differences be detected between channels, the continuous self-diagnostics detects
system failure and switches the MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System to a safe condition. Further
activity, which is continuously submitted to diagnostics by MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System, is the
communication of central unit with identification and indication units, based on chosen configurations. In
case of serious communication failure with indication unit of active cab (the cab with control ON), the
MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System doesn´t permit further operation. If the communication failure is
detected on identification or indication unit of the inactive cab, further system operation is allowed in re-
stricted extent and the MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System requires operational repair.
Tests executed during continuous self-diagnostic inspection:
Test by watchdog circuits –Module processor blocks at positions ZJ-A, ZJ-B and ZJ-C as well as indica-
tion units IN and identification units ID feature a pair of watchdog circuits. Watchdog circuits supervise the
correct activity of processors proper, correct program run, activity of timers and functionality of processor
interruption systems. Watchdog circuits operate with a time baseline of 1,2s, 1,6s and 34,1ms. Upon error
detection, the watchdog circuit causes re-initializing of respective functional module, which subsequently
generates an error message for the entire system.
Communication functionality test –Each unit of MIREL RM2 Integrated On-Board System monitors the
functionality of data communication at RS485 line. In case, that a successful communication fails for a
period longer that 3 seconds for identification and indication units, 5 seconds for LSM and LCM external
modules, the system reports a communication failure with given module.
Speed measurement test –dependent on individual modification, the speed measurement is performed
by a double-channel or quadruple-channel incremental speed sensor. Instantaneous actual velocity is
calculated in M channel from signals A and B and in C channel from signals C and D. Such calculated
velocities are compared between each other and the higher of them is utilized further. If within a time peri-
od of 10s the difference between calculated channel speeds is bigger than 3 km.h-1, as well as in a case,
when one channel evaluates the DRV travel speed as zero one and the other channel evaluates the DRV
travel speed as non-zero for a period of more than 3s, the system indicated an error.
Test of actual movement direction evaluation –like with the speed measurement, the accord of evalu-
ated direction is tested. Should a discrepancy between evaluated directions be detected for 3s, the system
indicates error .
Movement test prior accomplishment of D1 one-time diagnostics
In case of a configuration without vigilance function during DRV movement prior accomplishment of D1
one-time diagnostics, the system indicates error. In case of a configuration with vigilance function during
DRV movement prior accomplishment of D1 one-time diagnostics, the system initiates emergency stop.
Test of EPV upon intervention
With an insufficient or slow pressure drop in main brake line upon intervention, the system indicates error.
Test of power supply and wiring integrity of individual signals from IRC
The integrity of IRC and of individual signal conductors wiring is checked by PC module. Upon detection of
integrity violation, the system indicates error.
Test of decoding and of instruction file instruction execution
The system continuously checks functionality of decoding and of execution of critical sets of instructions. In
case of inconsistency indication, the system indicates error of the respective module.