M.T.H. Premier GG-1 Operator's Manual - Conventional Mode
Conventional Mode
When power is applied in conventional mode the pantographs will go through an
orientation check. This will make sure that the rear pantograph is raised and the front
pantograph is lowered.
When the direction of the locomotive is reversed the front pantograph will rise, then the
rear pantograph will lower. This is to insure that at least one of the pantographs is in
contact with the cantenary at all times. This action takes place in the neutral state. When
the engine is moving, the trailing pantograph on the engine should be up and the leading
pantograph should be down.
The pantographs will alternately rise and lower with each direction change of the
locomotive.
Command Mode – Automatic Operation
The pantographs can be operated automatically or manually when using the M.T.H. DCS
Digital Command System. The START UP function must be initiated for the
pantographs to operate in command mode. After the startup function has completed, the
pantographs will go through an orientation check. This will make sure that the rear
pantograph is raised and the front pantograph is lowered.
When the direction of the locomotive is reversed the front pantograph will rise, then the
rear pantograph will lower. This is to insure that at least one of the pantographs is in
contact with the cantenary at all times.
Every time the direction button is pushed, the pantographs will alternately rise and lower.
Command Mode – Manual Operation
Using the DCS handheld, each pantograph can be raised and lowered individually by
pressing appropriate softkeys (buttons S1 through S5).
Softkey Operation for Operating Pantograph Engines
New Softkeys displayed when an operating pantograph engine is loaded into the remote
are as follows (requires Remote code version 3.10 or higher):
FBS – This plays the Boiler Start-up sound
FPR – This plays the Pressure Release sound. The Pressure Release sound is timed to run
with the smoke unit and will run at a random duration each time this softkey is pressed
MAN – This selects Manual mode for operating the pantographs. See the F and R
descriptions below
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