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Entering and exiting ECP mode for an integrated ECP/EAB system

  • US 20020147538A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2001
  • Published: 10/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of transitioning between pneumatic and electric modes of an integrated pneumatic/electro-pneumatic train brake system including a brake control having a common operator brake controller, the method comprising:

  • initially, the control applies the brakes in response to the operator brake controller in the present mode;

    the control enables the next mode upon a request from an operator and applies the brakes in the next mode to at least a level of the applied brakes in the present mode;

    once the control verifies that the next mode is set up and upon request from the operator, the brakes are released in the present mode only; and

    once the present mode brakes are released, the control and the brake system switch to the next mode.

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