Siemens GCP5000 User manual

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INSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION
GCP5000 GRADE CROSSING
PREDICTOR FOR ELECTRIFIED
TERRITORY (GCE)
JUNE 2022 (REVISED SEPTEMBER 2022)
DOCUMENT NO. SIG-00-22-02
VERSION B.1
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DOCUMENT HISTORY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................ii
TRANSLATIONS.....................................................................................................................................ii
WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................ii
SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS.......................................................................................................ii
FCC RULES COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................................ii
DOCUMENT HISTORY.......................................................................................................................... iii
NOTES, CAUTIONS, ANDWARNINGS.............................................................................................xxvii
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS...................................................................xxviii
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................xxix
1OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 System Configuration..........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Standard Features..............................................................................................................1-1
1.2.1 GCE Case Configuration................................................................................................1-2
1.3 GCE Operational Parameters..............................................................................................1-3
1.4 Frequencies Available for Use with PSO Module.................................................................1-5
1.5System Specifications.........................................................................................................1-6
1.6 Ordering Information.........................................................................................................1-10
2GENERAL GCE APPLICATION INFORMATION.....................................................................2-1
2.1 General...............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Maximum Operating Distances and Frequency Groupings .............................................2-1
2.1.1.1 PSO Module Standard Frequency Data.....................................................................2-1
2.1.1.2 PSO Module Alternate I (Harmon AFTAC II) Frequency Data....................................2-2
2.1.1.3 PSO Module Alternate II (US&S AFO) Frequency Data.............................................2-4
2.1.2 AFO Frequency and 3000/4000 Family GCP Frequency Compatibility............................2-5
2.1.2.1 PSO Module Standard Frequency Compatibility........................................................2-5
2.1.2.2 Harmon AFTAC II Unit ..............................................................................................2-6
2.1.2.3 Union Switch and Signal AFO Unit............................................................................2-7
2.1.3 0.2-Ohm Shunting Sensitivity and No Impendence Bonds..............................................2-8
2.1.4 Impedance Bonds in Electrified Territory ........................................................................2-8
2.1.5 0.2-Ohm and 0.06-Ohm Shunting Sensitivity with Impendence Bonds............................2-8
2.2 Frequency Usage and Compatibility Guidelines Warning.....................................................2-9
2.2.1 Non-Electrified Track......................................................................................................2-9
2.2.2 Electrified Track.............................................................................................................2-9
2.2.3 Frequency Selection ....................................................................................................2-10

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2.2.3.1 Like Address Code Frequency Repetition................................................................2-11
2.2.3.2 Different Address Code Frequency Repetition.........................................................2-11
2.2.3.3 Like Address Code Frequency Repetition Using Non-Bypassed Insulated Joints.....2-11
2.2.3.4 Frequency Assignments in Multiple Track Territories...............................................2-11
2.2.3.5 Multiple Track Highway Crossings...........................................................................2-11
2.2.4 Island and Crossing Receiver Frequencies...................................................................2-11
2.3 Requirements for Over Rail Non-Shunting Applications.....................................................2-12
2.4 Island Circuits...................................................................................................................2-12
2.4.1 Island Circuit Approach Length.....................................................................................2-12
2.4.2 Track Circuit Compatibility............................................................................................2-12
2.4.3 Island Frequencies.......................................................................................................2-13
2.4.4 Island Shunting Sensitivity............................................................................................2-13
2.4.5 Island Circuit Wiring.....................................................................................................2-14
2.5 Ancillary Equipment Application Guidelines.......................................................................2-14
2.5.1 AC Track Circuit/Cab Signal Filter, 7A417-X.................................................................2-14
2.5.2 Transmitter Line Applications.......................................................................................2-15
2.5.3 Receiver Line Applications...........................................................................................2-15
2.5.4 Insulated Joint Bypass Couplers (Non-Electrified Rail Only) .........................................2-15
2.5.5 Battery Choke..............................................................................................................2-16
2.5.6 Surge Protection..........................................................................................................2-17
2.5.7 Use of GCE with PSO II, PSO III, PSO 4000, and PSO+ Equipment.............................2-17
2.6 Typical Application Drawings.............................................................................................2-17
3DISPLAY MODULE AND OFFICE CONFIGURATION EDITOR ..............................................3-1
3.1 Display Menu Screens ........................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Display Module (A80485)...............................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Display Module Screens.................................................................................................3-2
3.1.2.1 System View Screen.................................................................................................3-2
3.1.2.1.1 Module Data Section..............................................................................................3-3
3.1.2.1.2 Comms Section......................................................................................................3-4
3.1.2.1.3 System State Section.............................................................................................3-5
3.1.2.1.4 PSO Detailed View.................................................................................................3-6
3.1.2.1.5 Calibration..............................................................................................................3-7
3.1.2.1.6 Out of Service.........................................................................................................3-7
3.1.2.2 SSCC Menus............................................................................................................3-8
3.1.2.2.1 Lamp Voltage.........................................................................................................3-8
3.1.2.2.2 Lamp Tests ............................................................................................................3-9
3.1.2.3 IO & Logic View Screen ..........................................................................................3-11
3.1.2.3.1 Logical View.........................................................................................................3-11

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3.1.2.3.2 Logic Details – AND Screen..................................................................................3-12
3.1.2.3.3 Logic Details – OR Screen....................................................................................3-13
3.1.2.3.4 Internal States Screen..........................................................................................3-15
3.1.2.3.5 System States Screen..........................................................................................3-15
3.1.2.3.6 IN Details Screen..................................................................................................3-16
3.1.2.3.7 OUT Details Screen..............................................................................................3-16
3.1.2.3.8 Equations Details Screen......................................................................................3-17
3.1.2.3.9 SEAR I/O Screen..................................................................................................3-18
3.1.2.3.10 GCP ATCS COMM Screen...................................................................................3-19
3.1.2.4 Program View Screen.............................................................................................3-20
3.1.2.4.1 Site Configuration Screen.....................................................................................3-20
3.1.2.4.2 GCP Programming Screen...................................................................................3-21
3.1.2.5 SEAR Programming Screen....................................................................................3-21
3.1.2.6 Display Programming Screen..................................................................................3-22
3.1.2.7 Diags & Reports Screen..........................................................................................3-26
3.1.2.7.1 DIAG Screen........................................................................................................3-26
3.1.2.7.2 SEAR Screen.......................................................................................................3-27
3.1.2.7.3 Reports & Logs Screens.......................................................................................3-28
3.1.2.8 Statistics Screen.....................................................................................................3-29
3.1.2.9 USB Menu Screen..................................................................................................3-29
3.2 USB File Structure ............................................................................................................3-30
3.2.1 Setting Up a USB Device.............................................................................................3-30
3.2.1.1 Creating the USB Device File Structure...................................................................3-31
3.3 Download/Upload Configuration (PAC) Files via USB Device............................................3-32
3.3.1 Download Configuration File to USB Drive...................................................................3-32
3.3.2 Upload Configuration File to GCP.................................................................................3-34
3.3.3 Checking CCN and OCCN...........................................................................................3-37
3.4 Software Updates .............................................................................................................3-37
3.4.1 Installing Software Using a USB Drive..........................................................................3-37
3.4.2 Installing Software on the CPU III Module.....................................................................3-37
3.4.2.1 Replace CP MEF on CPU III via USB Drive.............................................................3-38
3.4.2.2 Replace CP MEF on CPU III via WebUI..................................................................3-40
3.4.2.3 Replace VLP MEF on CPU III via USB drive............................................................3-42
3.4.2.4 Replace VLP MEF on CPU III via WebUI.................................................................3-44
3.4.2.5 Change the MCF on CPU III via USB......................................................................3-46
3.4.2.5.1 Change the MCFCRC...........................................................................................3-49
3.4.2.6 Change the MCF on CPU III via WebUI...................................................................3-50
3.4.3 Installing Software on PSO Module..............................................................................3-52

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3.4.4 Installing Software on RIO Module ...............................................................................3-53
3.4.5 Installing Software on Display Module..........................................................................3-54
3.5 Web User Interface Screens .............................................................................................3-55
3.5.1 System View................................................................................................................3-58
3.5.1.1 System View - Track / PSO.....................................................................................3-60
3.5.1.2 System View – SSCC .............................................................................................3-61
3.5.1.3 System View – SEAR..............................................................................................3-63
3.5.1.4 SEAR CDL Messages.............................................................................................3-63
3.5.1.5 SEAR IO View ........................................................................................................3-64
3.5.1.6 SEAR Module View.................................................................................................3-65
3.5.1.7 SEAR Battery Calibration........................................................................................3-66
3.5.1.7.1 Lamp Calibration..................................................................................................3-67
3.5.1.8 System View - Check Numbers...............................................................................3-77
3.5.2 Configuration ...............................................................................................................3-78
3.5.2.1 Site Configuration ...................................................................................................3-79
3.5.2.2 GCP Programming..................................................................................................3-80
3.5.2.3 SEAR Programming................................................................................................3-80
3.5.2.3.1 Application (CDL) .................................................................................................3-82
3.5.2.4 Digital Inputs...........................................................................................................3-84
3.5.2.5 Analog Inputs..........................................................................................................3-94
3.5.2.6 Non-Vital Outputs....................................................................................................3-95
3.5.2.7 Echelon®Modules...................................................................................................3-97
3.5.2.7.1 iLOD Module........................................................................................................3-98
3.5.2.7.2 SSCC...................................................................................................................3-98
3.5.2.7.3 VHFC.................................................................................................................3-101
3.5.2.7.4 WAG..................................................................................................................3-102
3.5.2.7.5 MCM..................................................................................................................3-103
3.5.2.7.6 GCP5000 ...........................................................................................................3-103
3.5.2.8 Communications...................................................................................................3-104
3.5.2.8.1 Node ..................................................................................................................3-105
3.5.2.8.2 No Communication.............................................................................................3-106
3.5.2.8.3 Collector (Master)...............................................................................................3-106
3.5.2.8.4 CDS-902X..........................................................................................................3-107
3.5.2.8.5 Bullhorn/Modbus ................................................................................................3-108
3.5.2.9 Serial Port.............................................................................................................3-108
3.5.2.10 Set to Default........................................................................................................3-109
3.5.2.11 Display Programming............................................................................................3-109
3.5.2.11.1 Serial Port ..........................................................................................................3-110
3.5.2.11.2 Ethernet Ports ....................................................................................................3-110
3.5.2.11.3 Router Settings...................................................................................................3-112

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3.5.2.11.4 Log Setup...........................................................................................................3-113
3.5.2.11.5 Security..............................................................................................................3-114
3.5.2.11.6 Web Server........................................................................................................3-115
3.5.2.11.7 Display Options..................................................................................................3-115
3.5.2.11.8 Set to Defaults....................................................................................................3-116
3.5.3 Calibration and Adjustment ........................................................................................3-116
3.5.4 Status Monitor............................................................................................................3-117
3.5.4.1 IO View.................................................................................................................3-117
3.5.4.2 Logical View..........................................................................................................3-117
3.5.4.3 Comms View.........................................................................................................3-121
3.5.4.4 Logic States..........................................................................................................3-122
3.5.4.5 Ethernet Status.....................................................................................................3-122
3.5.4.6 Route Table..........................................................................................................3-122
3.5.5 Reports & Logs..........................................................................................................3-123
3.5.5.1 Event Log .............................................................................................................3-123
3.5.5.2 Diagnostic Log......................................................................................................3-126
3.5.5.3 Train History Log...................................................................................................3-127
3.5.5.4 Maintenance Log ..................................................................................................3-128
3.5.5.5 Reports.................................................................................................................3-129
3.5.5.6 CPU/IO Card Logs................................................................................................3-130
3.5.5.7 Check Numbers....................................................................................................3-130
3.5.6 Software Updates ......................................................................................................3-131
3.5.7 Diagnostics................................................................................................................3-132
3.5.8 CPU III Web User Interface........................................................................................3-133
3.6 Office Configuration Editor (OCE)....................................................................................3-139
3.7 Configuration Check Number (CCN) and the Office CCN (OCCN)...................................3-140
3.7.1 Parameters Excluded From OCCN.............................................................................3-140
4SSCC APPLICATIONS & PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES......................................................4-1
4.1 SSCC Application Guidelines..............................................................................................4-1
4.2 Unit Overview .....................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1 Module Function Control................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2 Crossing Controller Features..........................................................................................4-2
4.2.3 Module Health................................................................................................................4-3
4.3 Battery Surge Protection and Power Wiring........................................................................4-4
4.3.1 Lighting Surge Panels....................................................................................................4-6
4.4 Crossing Controller Operation...........................................................................................4-10
4.5 Installation ........................................................................................................................4-11
4.5.1 Crossing Controller Module Installation ........................................................................4-11
4.5.2 Crossing Controller Connectors....................................................................................4-15

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4.5.3 Lamp and Bell Wiring to the Lighting Surge Panel........................................................4-16
4.5.4 Lamp Wire Length Limitations......................................................................................4-17
4.5.5 Maximum Lamp Wire Length........................................................................................4-17
4.5.6 Crossing Controller DC Power Connections .................................................................4-18
4.5.7 Flash Sync Connections to External Controllers...........................................................4-20
4.6 External Crossing Controllers............................................................................................4-20
4.7 Configuration Software......................................................................................................4-21
4.8 Connecting Power at Initial Cutover...................................................................................4-21
4.9 Measuring Crossing Lamp Voltage using a Conventional Multimeter.................................4-22
4.10 Meter Reading Conversion Examples................................................................................4-22
4.10.1 Lamp Voltage Measurement Example 1.......................................................................4-23
4.10.2 Lamp Voltage Measurement Example 2.......................................................................4-23
4.11 SSCC IIIi Programming Guidelines....................................................................................4-24
4.11.1 Program Parameters....................................................................................................4-24
4.11.2 Gate Down Inputs........................................................................................................4-25
4.11.3 Crossing Control Health Reporting...............................................................................4-26
4.11.4 Crossing Controller Programming.................................................................................4-26
4.11.4.1 SSCC-1 and SSCC-2 Activation..............................................................................4-26
4.11.4.2 SSCC-1 and SSCC-2 Gate Delay............................................................................4-26
4.11.4.3 SSCC-1 and SSCC-2 Number of GPs.....................................................................4-27
4.11.4.4 SSCC-1 and SSCC-2 Number of GDs.....................................................................4-27
4.11.4.5 Flash Rate..............................................................................................................4-28
4.11.4.6 Low Battery Detection.............................................................................................4-28
4.11.4.6.1 Low Battery Level.................................................................................................4-28
4.11.4.7 Flash Sync..............................................................................................................4-28
4.11.4.8 Invert Gate Output ..................................................................................................4-29
4.11.4.9 Lamp Neutral Test ..................................................................................................4-29
4.11.4.10 Aux-(#) Xng Ctrl Used.............................................................................................4-29
4.11.5 Crossing Controller Gate Position Configuration Examples...........................................4-30
4.11.5.1 Example 1 - Crossing Configured With One GP Input..............................................4-30
4.11.5.2 Example 2 - Crossing Configured With Two GP Inputs............................................4-30
4.11.5.3 Example 3 - Crossing Configured for Two GP Inputs (One to Each SSCC)..............4-31
4.11.5.4 Example 4 - Crossing Configured With GP Inputs To Independent SSCCs..............4-31
4.11.5.5 Example 5 - Crossing Configured for Flashers Only Using One SSCC Module........4-31
4.12 External Crossing Controllers............................................................................................4-32
4.12.1 External Crossing Controller Or Relay Based Control...................................................4-32
4.12.2 External Crossing Controller For Additional Lamp Current............................................4-32
4.12.3 Installation of iLOD Module..........................................................................................4-34
4.12.4 Lamp Calibration of iLOD.............................................................................................4-35
4.12.5 SEAR Setup.................................................................................................................4-36

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4.12.6 SEAR IIi Operation.......................................................................................................4-37
4.12.7 Verify Operation Of MTSS/Gate Tip/Bell Sensor:..........................................................4-37
4.12.8 Verify Operation of Ground Fault Testers (GFTs): ........................................................4-38
4.12.9 Verify Operation of iLOD..............................................................................................4-39
4.12.10 SEAR IIi Communication..............................................................................................4-39
4.12.11 SEAR IIi Alarms...........................................................................................................4-40
4.13 Crossing Monitoring by SEAR IIi .......................................................................................4-40
5BASIC APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND PROGRAMMING..................................................5-1
5.1 Introduction and Overview...................................................................................................5-1
5.2 PSO Application and Programming.....................................................................................5-3
5.2.1 Introduction And Overview.............................................................................................5-3
5.2.2 Logic Programming........................................................................................................5-3
5.2.2.1 Directional Stick Logic and Stick Cancel Timer..........................................................5-4
5.2.2.2 Stick Cancellation Timer............................................................................................5-4
5.2.2.3 Typical Stick Operation and Logic.............................................................................5-4
5.2.3 External Track Circuit Replacing an Internal Receiver or Island....................................5-11
5.2.4 Multiple Track Circuits Used to form an Approach ........................................................5-11
5.2.5 Stick Cancel Input........................................................................................................5-12
5.2.6 Out Of Service (OOS) Operations ................................................................................5-13
5.2.6.1 Component OOS Options .......................................................................................5-14
5.2.6.2 Returning an OOS Function to Service....................................................................5-17
5.2.7 Wrap Circuits...............................................................................................................5-17
5.2.8 Wrapped PSO module Operation.................................................................................5-17
5.2.8.1 When a Track is Wrapped.......................................................................................5-18
5.3 Logic Programming...........................................................................................................5-18
5.3.1 Logic: PSO ANDing......................................................................................................5-19
5.3.2 Logic: Features............................................................................................................5-21
5.3.3 Logic: AND Gates........................................................................................................5-22
5.3.4 Logic: OR Gates ..........................................................................................................5-24
5.3.5 Logic: Equation............................................................................................................5-25
5.3.6 Logic Timers................................................................................................................5-26
5.3.7 Logic: Internal I/O.........................................................................................................5-27
5.3.8 General Purpose Logic Inputs and Outputs..................................................................5-29
5.4 Spread Spectrum Radio....................................................................................................5-30
5.5 Vital Link Communications................................................................................................5-31
5.5.1 ATCS Addressing and ATCS Offsets............................................................................5-31
5.5.1.1 Setting the ATCS Address of the Remote Site.........................................................5-33
5.5.2 Message Update and Timeouts....................................................................................5-34