WESTRACE® Mk2

Input/Output Modules (IOMs)

WESTRACE Mk2 is the latest generation of Computer Pedigree
Based Interlocking (CBI) from Invensys Rail. Building • Latest evolution of proven WESTRACE system.
on the success of previous WESTRACE equipment, • Over 1,200 applications in service worldwide – wide
Mk2 offers increased capacity, speed, flexibility and variety of applications including rural, suburban, high
configurable redundancy, whilst maintaining SIL4 Safety. speed, ERTMS, and metro lines.

A range of WESTRACE Mk2 Input/Output Modules Architecture

(IOMs) are available which may be used together • ‘2 out of 2’ architecture.
with the WESTRACE Mk2 Processor Module (PM) to • Full compliance with CENELEC SIL4.
construct a wide variety of vital logic systems tailored • IOMs can be co-located with PM, or spread out
to the specific needs of the railway industry. up to 40km away over high speed fibre link.
The IOMs can also be configured to be used with our
Hardware
WESTLOCK system.
• Wide range of I/O Modules for connectivity to signals,
point machines, track circuits, axle counters, etc.
Range
• Each IOM contains a common core together with
The range includes:
appropriate field circuitry.
• Parallel Input Module
• Common core based on a ‘2 out of 2’ Field
• Lamp Output Module
Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) core with module
• Relay Output Module
specific field circuitry.
and... • No external protection or filtering required, system
• Signal Operating Module designed for direct connection to objects.
• Point Operating Module • Indicators provided on the front of all modules to
• Coded Input Module repeat the state of outputs/inputs.
• ‘Hot-Swap’ function allows cards to be changed
without powering down the housing.
Performance The outputs are all fully floating and can either be used
• FPGA based IOMs for optimum processing speed. as two state outputs, or connected together in pairs in
a reverse parallel configuration as bipolar outputs.
Environmental
• Temperature range -40°C to +70°C Each output stage uses a pair of dynamically driven
• Humidity up to 95% non-condensing MOSFET switches, driven by separate channels on the
card, to switch the output. The operation of the switches
is monitored using analogue to digital converters and the
Details of the IO modules currently available integrity of the switches is tested periodically by injecting
Parallel Input Module (PIM) test signals while the output is de-energised.
The PIM is designed to detect twelve 50V dc inputs
Signal Operating Module (SOM)
The inputs are all fully isolated and can either be used The SOM is designed to drive a wide range of filament
singly as 2-state inputs or they can be connected together and LED signals and their ancillary equipment without the
in pairs in a reverse parallel configuration as bipolar need for additional equipment.
inputs.
It is provided with up to 10 lamp driving outputs and
This isolation also allows the corresponding outputs in hot similar input capabilities to the CIM
standby pairs to be wired in parallel.
The outputs are current proved, with individually
Each input stage contains two voltage to frequency configurable thresholds. Flashing and ‘red retaining’
converters, with different frequency ranges. The functions are provided.
frequencies are detected and cross-checked by the
FPGAs to determine the inputs. The module will also provide direct interface to both
TPWS and AWS systems without external circuitry.
Lamp Output Module (LOM)
The LOM designed to drive and power six 110V ac lamps. Point Operating Module (POM)
The POM will drive and detract a range of different DC
All the outputs are capable of flashing as well as steady
point machines directly with no external relays.
operation. Also a red retaining function is provided which
can be used to ensure the signal is driven to its most Coded Input Module (CIM)
restrictive state following module shutdown. The CIM contains twelve fully isolated bi-polar inputs
Each output stage uses semiconductor switches, with a for detraction of voltage free contracts.
PCB mounted relay driven by dynamic waveforms from The inputs use coded
both channels to cut feed and return if the module fails. supplies to provide a high
This latter also ensures that corresponding outputs in hot level of immunity against
standby pairs can be wired parallel. noise and interference
from external sources
Relay Output Module (ROM)
including both ac & dc
The ROM is designed to drive relay outputs such as
traction systems.
standard BR930/960 series relays.

Eight fully isolated outputs are available on a single card.

Tel: +44 (0)1249 441 441

Fax: +44 (0)1249 441 442

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retains the right to change any specification without notice.
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