Equipment Type - Air
- Steam
- Air Single Pipe
- Air Twin Pipe
- Vacuum Single Pipe
- Vacuum Twin Pipe
- Electro-Pneumatic
- Electrically Controlled Pneumatic
- Air Piped
- Vacuum Piped
Max Force Percent of Vehicle WeightOn disc brake vehicles, Brake Force in kN is usually roughly equivalent to the vehicle weight in Tons. So, for example, a 100 ton loco would be expected to have 100kN Maximum Brake Force. Altering this figure is the easiest way of adjusting the maximum brake force of the locomotive. So for example, if your locomotive weighs 100 tons and you want a maximum Brake Force of 80kN, set this parameter to 80%.
For tread brake vehicles, the braking force is slightly less than the weight and thus a figure of 60-70% is more accurate. ControlThis is where the Loco Brake Cab Control characteristics are defined. HandbrakeThis is where the Handbrake is defined. Max Release RateThe maximum rate that the Loco Brake can be released in psi. Max ApplicationThe maximum rate (non-emergency) that the loco brake can be applied in psi. Max Cylinder PressureThe maximum pressure possible in the Brake Cylinder in psi. Pressure for Max ForceThe pressure in the Brake Cylinder at which the most Brake Force is available in psi. Max System PressureThe maximum pressure in the Air Brake System in psi. Min System PressureThe minimum pressure in the Air Brake System in psi. |