Appendix A - Site Optimization Checklist
Railnet AEI System Site Installation Manual
Site Information
Site Name |
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Track Number |
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Mile Post |
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Customer |
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Job Number |
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City |
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State |
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GPS Coordinates |
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Team Leader |
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Installers |
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Site Contact Name |
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Site Contact Telephone Number |
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Site Contact E-Mail Address |
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APU Primary Telephone Number |
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APU Secondary Telephone Number |
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APU IP Address |
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Site Voice Telephone Number |
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Installation Completion Date |
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Customer Service Optimization Date |
Other Information
Date phone line(s) installed: __________________
☐ Company (railroad) line
☐ Bell line
Date AC power installed: __________________
System Type
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Equipment Inventory
Building manufacturer |
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APU serial number: |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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Serial Number: |
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Tier |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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AR2200 Frequency |
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Tier |
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Reno / US Traffic Loop Detector |
VDC |
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Epic III / Zepic Frequency |
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AA3110 Scala Parapanel Antenna 915 MHz |
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SRL441P Log Periodic |
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SRL470 Log Periodic |
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Other |
Specify: | Serial Number: Serial Number: | |
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AI1620 / E4 SmartPass |
Frequency: Frequency: |
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Check Tag AT5720 |
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Check the appropriate item below:
Protector Panel Type:
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Battery Charger Type:
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Battery Type:
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Wheel Detector Type:
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Hut/Enclosure Equipment
Initial each line when completed
_______AC power fail transformer _______Exhaust fan and heater/thermostat
_______Coax cable termination - inside. _______Protection panel checks
_______Door and floor vents open/removed. _______Conduit sealantRailside Equipment
Initial each line when completed
_______Antenna checks. _______Antenna 0 distance to target rail
_______Splice box (waterproofing). _______Antenna 1 distance to target rail
_______Wheel detector mounting checks. _______Coax cable termination - outside
_______Check tag wiring _______
0 = Right 1 = Left Interference Unit Position (Double Track Only)System Equipment Setup and Operational Checks
Initial each line when completed:
_______Loop detector and loop operation
_______(2 Second Delay / 2 Second Extend / Sensitivity 0 - 1 / Mode = Infinite)
_______AC power transformer operation
_______Wheel detector setup, operation
_______TDA-105 setup and operation
_______Wheel detector to antenna offset _______ft. Right or Left
_______SmartPass setup and operation
_______AR2200 RF unit(s) operational tests
_______APU-102(s) operational tests
_______Test double track presence
_______Indicate port used for ITC AUX1PORT.DAT or AUX2PORT. DAT or X-Track (Network)
_______Verify LVD-2000 operation (if equipped)
APU-102 Software Setup and Testing
Initial each line when completed:
_______Initial each line when completed:
_______APU-102 software version ___________
_______Modem card type & serial number:
_______Update site operating parameters
_______Update site session parameters
_______Perform parameters backup
_______Create CF Image
_______Left to right direction: E-W or W-E or N-S or S-N or U-D or D-U
_______Network communications (if applicable)
RF Power Optimization
AVI tier 0 |
Channel 0 |
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RF PWR at source |
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Reflected power at source |
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SWR at source |
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RF PWR at antenna |
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Reflected power at antenna |
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SWR at antenna |
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Horizontal read lobe |
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Approximate length of run |
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Coaxial cable type |
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Attenuation |
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Check tag operation |
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DC input to AR2200 |
VDC |
AVI tier 1 |
Channel 0 |
Channel 1 |
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RF PWR at source |
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Reflected power at source |
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SWR at source |
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RF PWR at antenna |
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Reflected power at antenna |
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SWR at antenna |
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Horizontal read lobe |
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Approximate length of run |
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Coaxial cable type |
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Attenuation |
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Check tag operation |
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DC input to AR2200 |
VDC |
AVI tier 0 |
Channel 0 |
Channel 1 |
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RF PWR at source |
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Reflected power at source |
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SWR at source |
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RF PWR at antenna |
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Reflected power at antenna |
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SWR at antenna |
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Horizontal read lobe |
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Approximate length of run |
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Coaxial cable type |
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Attenuation |
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Check tag operation |
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DC input to AR2200 |
VDC |
Site Drawing
Sketch site layout below and include the following:
1) All tracks in immediate area.
2) Direction arrow showing North.
3) Any buildings, metal fences in front of or behind antennas.
4) Overhead high voltage power lines.
5) Transducer location.
6) If double track, detail below with track numbers, i.e. Trk 1/Trk 2. 7) Conduit sizes.