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Microprocessor based electro-pneumatic locomotive brake control and train monitoring system

  • US 5,862,048 A
  • Filed: 10/05/1994
  • Issued: 01/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. For use in a railroad train comprising a plurality of interconnected vehicles including at least one locomotive and a plurality of cars, the improvement comprising an apparatus for electronically controlling pneumatically actuated train brakes, the apparatus comprising in combination:

  • a digital control device on each car to electrically control and monitor electro-pneumatic brake control valve functions on said car;

    a master controller on a locomotive for instructing the control devices on each car;

    a Neuron chip on each car in a LonWorks network between the control device on each car and master controller for exchanging information and instructions; and

    power source means for providing power to the control device on each car and master controller.

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