Trainguard Trackside en
Trainguard Trackside en
Trainguard
Trainguard Eurobalise S21 and S22
– central modules for ETCS
Ensuring mobility is one of the major challenges facing our society. In
order to stay mobile in the future, we need internationally networked
transportation and information systems. Only if all modes of transport are
properly matched and optimally interoperate, can our mobility require-
ments be mastered. With “Complete mobility”, Siemens is therefore
creating integrated transportation and logistics solutions – for safe,
economical and environmentally friendly passenger and cargo services.
Interoperability Compact
erability (TSI).
When a train passes, the on-board balise antenna Contactless programming with the
activates the Eurobalise by emitting a low-power TPG test and programming unit
signal. The Eurobalise uses this energy to send its
information to the balise/loop antenna. It trans- Trainguard Euroloop S21
mits the data required for train control to the train The Trainguard Euroloop S21 increases line
intermittently. This information is for train super- capacity and improves safety.
vision by the EVC (European Vital Computer,
on-board computer) and, at the same time, serves The Trainguard Euroloop S21, a member of the
as a basis for display on the DMI (driver-machine Trainguard 100 family, is a continuous option
interface) in the driver’s cab. Depending on the complementing the Trainguard Eurobalise, which
application involved, fixed or transparent balises permits semi-continuous data transmission to the
of the type Eurobalise S21 or S22 are used. train. The on-board balise/loop antenna used for
the Eurobalises is also deployed for the Euroloop.
Programming
Eurobalises are programmed without any cable. The Trainguard Euroloop S21, an up to 1000 meter-
Programming is done via the air gap by means of a long leaky feeder, is laid at the base of the rail web
handheld computer and a test and programming between the distant and main signals. The advan-
unit (TPG). Using the TPG, line operators can tage of data transfer is that the latest information
conveniently read out and modify the balise is fed to the train continuously (infill), not merely
programming at any time. at a defined point. With minimal modification to
the vehicles, the Trainguard Euroloop S21 allows
higher train speeds in the relevant sections with
the same high level of safety.
Technical data
IP rating IP67
Benefits
Using commercial off-the-shelf operator control
units such as a tablet or notebook, the user Cableless testing, programming and ETCS-conformant
communicates with the TPG at a distance of up to telegram data read-out at a safe distance from Siemens'
Eurobalises (up to 50 m)
50 m from the track area, wirelessly via 15 – 25m
and outside the danger zone. Programming of more than 200 balises with one
battery charge
In environments where WLAN must not be used, a Operator control with commercial off-the-shelf WLAN
operator control units such as a tablet or notebook
cable-bound USB connection between TPG and
operator control unit is available as an alternative. Additional cable-bound USB connection option
– Notebook/laptop with Windows 7 and Internet – File system for storage of programming files
Explorer 10 and 11 and logs
All necessary data is programmed in the The operator control unit which can be ordered as
memory of Siemens' Eurobalise in the an option enables the TPG Eurobalise V2 Web test
form of a telegram across the air gap. and programming unit to be operated.
As an alternative, operator control is also possible
via a different tablet (according to customer
specifications) or a notebook/laptop.
Principle of operation
An ETCS-equipped transmission point usually
comprises one fixed balise and one transparent
balise. The telegrams are transmitted intermit- in the Trainguard LEU S21. If the Trainguard LEU
tently by means of the Eurobalise and, if required, S21 detects an invalid signal aspect, a fault tele-
semi-continuously by the Trainguard Euroloop S21 gram is output.
F. The indicated signal aspect is extracted by the
Trainguard LEU S21 and the associated telegram is Programming and diagnostics
selected and continuously transmitted as a serial A handheld computer is the central component for
data stream via a standardized interface to the programming and diagnostics of the Trainguard
transparent balise(s) or the Euroloop modem. If an LEU S21. The data generated during configuration
ETCS-equipped train traverses the balise, the ETCS is transmitted by the handheld computer and
telegram is transmitted to the train and evaluated safely stored in the Trainguard LEU S21 memory.
by the EVC (European Vital Computer, on-board The displays on the Trainguard LEU 21 and the
computer). All configuration data, signal codes handheld computer also offer easy-to-use diag-
and telegrams belonging to the signal are stored nostic options.
Installation
The entire wiring and the connectors for the
Benefits
external connections are integrated into the
Compliance with all relevant European standards mounting rack and accessible from the front.
The Trainguard LEU S21 is normally housed in the
Modular structure signal cabinet of the signal to be equipped. It is
Accommodation in concrete equipment houses, apparatus cabinets directly connected via the cable feeder from the
or relay rooms interlocking to the signal or via the lamp circuit.
High-reliability data transmission
No maintenance required
Maintenance-free operation
The Trainguard LEU S21 is maintenance- free; no
regular inspections need to be performed.
Weight 3.8 kg
Current inputs
Voltage inputs
Power supply
88 Vrms to 264 Vrms AC (15 Hz to 90 Hz);
Input ranges
34 V to 177 V DC
Telegram generator/outputs
two transparent balises, two Trainguard Eu-
Outputs
roloops or combined
with cascaded Trainguard LEU S21 extendable
Extension
to eight outputs
in line with UNISIG Subset 036 FFFIS
Interface signal ‚C‘
for Trainguard Eurobalise
in line with UNISIG Subset 044 FFFIS
Interface signal ‚CL‘
for Trainguard Euroloop
Number of telegrams 1023 telegrams per output
Two Trainguard LEU S21 in
Telegram length 341 bits or 1023 bits (selectable) a trackside cabinet
Benefits
12 MINILEU S15
The Trainguard MiniLEU S15 complies with Euro-
pean railway standards (EN 50129 ff) in adherence
to the specifications of Subsets 036, 085 and 091.
Adherence to the requirements stipulated by
UNISIG ensures that the group of constituents
(Trainguard MiniLEU S15 and Trainguard Eurobalise TBL1+ train control system
S21) interacts with the components of other On the Aachen – Belgian border line, the MiniLEU
vehicle manufacturers. S15 with TBL1+ function has been implemented in
addition to the existing PZB intermittent train
Applications control system. In the TBL1+ upgrading phase,
Signal-guided L1 LS signals continue to be used for train operation.
The PZB 90 system operated in Germany is used The train control function is performed by the
for this purpose. Track magnets are available along Belgian TBL1+ system and in parallel by German
the line which are directly connected to the Railways’ PZB system. Hence, both trains with PZB
different signaling systems via a standard inter- on-board equipment and trains with TBL1+
face. on-board equipment can run on the line.
The contact information of the national PZB 90 The information for the TBL1+ system is obtained
train protection system is read into the Trainguard from the existing PZB infrastructure and forwarded
MiniLEU S15 and provided again via a contact to the MiniLEU S15 as input information. However,
multiplier to control the relevant track magnets. At Eurobalises are used as in the ETCS for information
the same time, the telegram is sent via the Train- transmission from the track to the train.
guard Eurobalise S21 to the ETCS on-board units. This enables mass transit trains coming from
Belgium to run with their TBL1+ train control
system as far as Aachen Central Station. The
section from the Belgian border to the Hammer-
brücke junction on the Belgian side is equipped
with ETCS Level 1 and TBL1+.
Technical data
Number of inputs 5
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Trainguard MiniLEU S11
– simple and ecological extension
with ETCS Level 1 LS
14 TRAINGUARD MINILEU S11 – SIMPLE AND ECOLOGICAL EXTENSION WITH ETCS LEVEL 1 LS
TRAINGUARD MINILEU S11 – SIMPLE AND ECOLOGICAL EXTENSION WITH ETCS LEVEL 1 LS 15
Balises installed in the track bed communicate with the on-board
computer via the air interface and with the trackside MiniLEU by cable.
ETCS Level 1 Limited Supervision ETCS L1 LS monitors in the background and only as
This is a modified version of ETCS Level 1 (L1). many parameters as required at any particular
Limited Supervision (LS) entails simplified back- location. ETCS L1 LS has been adopted into Base-
ground monitoring without cab signaling. The line 3 of the ETCS specifications.
driver continues to observe trackside signals and
thus largely drives the train in line with the current The MiniLEU S11 allows ETCS L1 LS to be imple-
operating processes. mented in existing signaling and safety systems
without any major modifications, thus enabling
costeffective migration to the ETCS standard.
16 TRAINGUARD MINILEU S11 – SIMPLE AND ECOLOGICAL EXTENSION WITH ETCS LEVEL 1 LS
Market data
References
Technical data
More than 2.500 installed and in opera-
Weight of MiniLEU S11 6.8 kg (incl. housing) tion in Swiss Federal Railways‘ network
Dimensions 300 x 300 x 300 mm
Homologation
Ambient conditions
Operation in Switzerland
Operating temperature - 40 °C to + 70 °C
MARKET DATA 17
Trainguard
200 RBC
Radio block center for fail-safe monitoring
of ETCS operations
Benefits
Modular extension
Technical data