Microlok II

UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL
SM-6800A
1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-3120
System Description
Microlok II
Integrated Vital Interlocking, Coded Track

Circuit, and Non-vital Code Line Controller
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Microlok II System Description UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL
CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 R.A.I.L. Team and Technical Support..................................................................................................... 1-1
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General Application and Functions ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Basic Hardware/Software Elements ........................................................................................................ 2-2

2.2.1 System Cardfile.................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.2 Vital Cut-Off Relay............................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 Commercial Power Monitoring.......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.4 Coded Track Circuit and Cab Signal Interfaces................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.5 Circuit Isolation/Protection................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3 Microlok II Applications........................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.3.1 Basic Interlocking Control (Figure 2-1)............................................................................................. 2-4
2.3.2 Coded Track Circuit Control (Figure 2-2) ......................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.3 Cab Signal Carrier/Code Generation and Track Circuit Overlay (Figure 2-3)................................... 2-8
2.3.4 CPU Serial Communications (Figure 2-4) ....................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.5 Non-Vital Code System Interface (Figure 2-4) ................................................................................ 2-10
2.3.6 Non-Vital Parallel I/O Interfaces and Local Control Panel (Figure 2-5) ......................................... 2-12
2.4 Overview of Operating Software and Software Handling................................................................... 2-14
2.5 System Cardfile Description ................................................................................................................... 2-15

2.5.1 General Configuration (Figure 2-6) ................................................................................................. 2-15
2.5.2 General Functions and Designs of Plug-In Components.................................................................. 2-17
2.5.3 Power Supply Board and System Power Configuration (Figure 2-25)............................................. 2-38
2.6 Microlok II Auxiliary Equipment Descriptions .................................................................................... 2-45

2.6.1 Coded Track Interface Panels (Figure 2-26).................................................................................... 2-45
2.6.2 Quick Shunt Module ........................................................................................................................ 2-46
2.6.3 Cab Signal Interface Panels (Figure 2-27) ....................................................................................... 2-46
2.6.4 Isolation Module .............................................................................................................................. 2-48
2.6.5 VCOR Relay .................................................................................................................................... 2-48
2.6.6 Serial Communications Adapter Panel............................................................................................. 2-48
3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 System Operating Power .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Vital Input and Output Printed Circuit Boards ..................................................................................... 3-2
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3.2.1 Power Characteristics......................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Vital Data I/O Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Non-Vital I/O Printed Circuit BoardS Power and Data I/O ................................................................. 3-4
3.4 OS Track Circuit Communications ......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Coded Track Circuit Communications.................................................................................................... 3-5

3.5.1 Coded Track Circuit PCB Applications and Operating Power .......................................................... 3-5
3.5.2 Coded Track Interface Panel Applications ........................................................................................ 3-5
3.5.3 Track Circuit Length.......................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.5.4 Track Codes ....................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.6 Cab Signal Generation.............................................................................................................................. 3-7

3.6.1 Cab Signal Interface Panel Applications............................................................................................ 3-7
3.6.2 Code Rates and Carrier Frequencies .................................................................................................. 3-7
3.6.3 Battery Current Draw and Rail Current ............................................................................................. 3-7
3.7 CPU Printed circuit board........................................................................................................................ 3-8

3.7.1 Microprocessor .................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.7.2 Executive and Application EPROMs................................................................................................. 3-8
3.7.3 RAM (Vital Data Processing and Event/Error Logs)......................................................................... 3-9
3.7.4 Serial Communications Ports............................................................................................................. 3-9
3.8 Code System Interface Printed Circuit Board ...................................................................................... 3-10

3.8.1 Available Code System Applications............................................................................................... 3-10
3.8.2 Microprocessor and Associated Memory......................................................................................... 3-10
3.8.3 Serial Communications Ports........................................................................................................... 3-10
3.9 System Cardfile Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................ 3-11
3.10 Miscellaneous Peripheral Equipment ............................................................................................... 3-12

3.10.1 VCOR Relay .................................................................................................................................... 3-12
3.10.2 Power-Off Relay .............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.10.3 Isolation Module .............................................................................................................................. 3-12
3.10.4 Non-Vital Serial Link Isolator Unit ................................................................................................. 3-12
3.10.5 Serial Communications Adapter Panel............................................................................................. 3-12
3.11 Environmental .................................................................................................................................... 3-13
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Microlok II System Hardware Installation UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual provides the following information on the Microlok II system:
• System-level application and operational descriptions

• Application and design technical specifications
• System-specific configurations
• System level and component specifications
Related manuals covering the Microlok II system include:
• SM-6800B - Microlok II System Hardware Installation Manual

• SM-6800C - Microlok II System Startup, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
• SM-6800D - Microlok II System Application Logic Programming
Other manuals that provide information on related systems include:
• SM-6700A – GENISYS-2000 Multi-Purpose Non-vital Control/Communications

System (Application Logic Programming)
• SM-6470A - MicroTrax Coded Track Circuit System Application Logic Programming
• SM-6470B - MicroTrax Coded Track Circuit/End-of-Siding Controller/Cab Signal

Controller (Hardware Installation and Configuration)
• SM-6700B - GENISYS-2000 Multi-Purpose Non-vital Control/Communications System

(Hardware Installation and Configuration)
1.1 R.A.I.L. TEAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The Rapid Action Information Link (R.A.I.L.) team was created in
1996 to serve the technical needs of current and potential US&S
customers. Convenient 24-hour access and a rapid resolution to
customer problems are the trademarks of this organization. The
R.A.I.L. team, which is staffed primarily by US&S product and
application engineers, is ready to assist and resolve any technical
issues concerning the Microlok II system or any other US&S
product.
Any questions regarding the contents of this service manual should
be directed to the R.A.I.L. team by telephone at 1-800-652-7276 or
through Internet E-mail at [email protected].
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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL APPLICATION AND FUNCTIONS
The Microlok II interlocking control system is a multi-purpose monitoring and control system for
railroad and rail mass transit wayside interlocking equipment. Basic applications and uses of the
Microlok II system include:
• Direct control of wayside signals (color light signal lamps and searchlight signal
mechanisms)
• Switch machine control and switch point position monitoring
• Switch lock position monitoring
• Monitoring of mainline track circuits for track occupancy indications and track circuit
problems such as faulty insulated joint or broken rail
• Through-the-rails communications to adjacent wayside control systems
• Monitoring of interlocking OS track circuits
• Cab signal carrier/code generation
• Line wire communications interface
• Local manual control of wayside signals and switch machines for maintenance and
contingency operations
• Vital serial communications to other compatible interlocking control and coded track
circuit systems
• Non-vital controller logic
• Non-vital (code line) communications to remote office
The Microlok II system implements these functions in any combination, from basic to complex
through the use of application-specific hardware configurations. The modular design of the
Microlok II system enables each customer to custom-configure a system that will meet the
specific control and interface requirements for the intended application. The operational
configuration of the Microlok II system is primarily defined within the application logic software,
which is custom-developed using the Microlok II programming tools.

2.2 BASIC HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ELEMENTS
The basic hardware and software elements of the Microlok II system include:
2.2.1 System Cardfile
• Vital CPU for overall system monitoring, control, diagnostics and data recording.
• Executive and application logic for vital interlocking functions.
• Executive and application logic for non-vital control/communication functions.
• Vital output channels for switch machines, searchlight mechanisms, and signal lamps.
• Vital input channels for switch correspondence and searchlight mechanism position.
• Non-vital I/O channels for local control panel (LCP) non-vital controls and indications.
• Vital serial data I/O channels for communication with remote systems.
• Non-vital serial I/O channels for non-vital code line communications.
• Serial I/O channel for application logic and executive software loading and upgrades.
• User controls/displays for on-site system configuration and access to diagnostic codes.
• Cab signal carrier-generation and coding circuits for code overlay on track circuits.
• On-unit local control panel.
2.2.2 Vital Cut-Off Relay
Provides CPU-controlled switching of battery power to vital output circuits.
2.2.3 Commercial Power Monitoring
A power-off relay provides a non-vital indication of commercial power failure to the

Microlok II system.
2.2.4 Coded Track Circuit and Cab Signal Interfaces
• Interface panels for coded track circuit signal reception and output of track codes to rails.
• Interface panels for cab signal outputs at various carrier frequencies.
• Quick shunt module for minimized coded track detection response time.

2.2.5 Circuit Isolation/Protection
• Isolation module for double-break type vital output circuit isolation.
• Surge suppression/isolation units for non-vital serial communication lines.
• Serial communications adapter panel for protection of vital serial links to remote houses.

2.3 MICROLOK II APPLICATIONS
As discussed in the preceding section, the Microlok II system hardware and software can be
easily configured for a number of interlocking through applications. Sections 2.3.1 - 2.3.6 that
follow provide details on the Microlok II system configuration for each application type.
2.3.1 Basic Interlocking Control (Figure 2-1)
The Microlok II system provides control and monitoring functions for all elements of basic
railway vital interlocking. Supervision and control of switch machines, switch locks, signal
lamps, searchlight signal mechanisms, and line wire communication circuits are managed by the
vital microprocessor on the system cardfile CPU board. Standard vital output boards interface
discrete commands from the CPU board to switch machine relays or other types of vital relays as
required. Non-vital bi-polar output boards interface CPU commands to searchlight signal
mechanisms and any other equipment requiring a non-vital bi-polar voltage output. Vital lamp
driver boards enable direct lighting of color light and searchlight signal lamps. Vital input
boards interface various external circuit inputs back to the CPU board. Typical vital inputs
include searchlight mechanism position, switch machine correspondence, and interlocking OS
track circuit occupancies. The Microlok II system is also capable of interfacing with coded track
circuits adjacent to the controlled interlocking.
OS track circuit occupancy detection is accomplished using a dedicated OS track circuit board in
the system cardfile. This board, which is designed for single end-of-siding interlockings,
incorporates a single OS frequency transmitter (400 Hz) and two receivers. OS track circuit
occupancies are reported to the cardfile CPU through a vital input printed circuit board.
Devices included with the system that augment the basic Microlok II interlocking control
function include a vital cut-off relay (VCOR) and an isolation module. The VCOR contacts
control the supply of battery power to all cardfile vital outputs, such as switch machine relays and
signal lamps. The VCOR relay is controlled by the cardfile CPU board microprocessor, which
performs constant diagnostics on Microlok II internal circuits and external circuit interfaces.
These diagnostics include monitoring of all individual vital output and inputs channels at the
point of interface with external circuits. The microprocessor responds to failure of a safety-
critical diagnostic by commanding the cardfile Power Supply board to remove the dc supply to
the VCOR coil. This drops the VCOR and opens the contacts that provide battery power to the
vital output boards. This fail-safe function defaults the interlocking equipment associated with
the Microlok II system to the most restrictive state.
The Microlok II isolation module provides the equivalent of double-break circuit protection
when the system is controlling vital relays or interfacing with line circuits in a separate
equipment house or case. This unit, which eliminates the need for an equivalent isolation board
in the cardfile, is connected to an output from the cardfile standard vital output board or mixed
vital I/O board. The isolation module is also capable of converting a uni-polar output from the
standard vital output board to a bi-polar output.

Coded Track
OS
Coded Track OS OS Coded Track
Vital Relay Control for

Switch Machine
Bi-polar Control for

Search Light Mechanism
Isolation Signal Lamp Control

Module (Color and Search Light)
Vital Indications:
Switch Correspondence
Search Light Mechanism Position OS Transmit
Battery
OS Receive
Microlok II CPU Power Vital Standard Non-vital Vital OS

System Supply Input Vital Bi-polar Lamp Track
Cardfile Output Output Driver Circuit
OS Occupancy
VCOR
Battery
Figure 2-1. Microlok II System Configuration for Basic Interlocking Control

2.3.2 Coded Track Circuit Control (Figure 2-2)
The basic Microlok II interlocking control function can include an integral coded track circuit
subsystem or an interface to an existing coded track circuit system. The Microlok II equipment
used in the system for this configuration includes a coded track circuit printed circuit board in the
system cardfile, a coded track interface panel between the cardfile and the track, and an optional
quick shunt module wired in conjunction with the track panel. These three devices are also used
in the US&S MicroTrax coded track circuit system.
The coded track circuit printed circuit board provides an interface between the CPU board vital
microprocessor and the actual track circuits on the approaches to the interlocking. The CPU
monitors incoming coded track circuit communications through the coded track circuit printed
circuit board, and interprets a loss of communications (due to shunting of the signal by an
approaching train) as a track occupancy condition (train detection). Four coded track circuits can
be monitored at the same time. The Microlok II CPU board processes the occupancy inputs in
the context of the entire interlocking control scheme.
Loss of coded track communications or irregular communications can also be interpreted as a

broken rail or faulty insulated joint condition. In these instances, the system responds in the
same manner as a shunt condition. Different versions of the coded track circuit printed circuit
board are available to accommodate standard non-cab territory applications, and territories
carrying cab signal frequencies (see section 2.3.3). Coded track circuit communications initiated
by the vital CPU are also interfaced through the coded track circuit printed circuit board to the
rails. Up to 22 user-defined track codes are provided for standard line circuit functions such as
clear block.
The coded track interface panel terminates the track at very low impedance to the frequency
components of the track code. This feature enables the use of maximum length track circuits,
and ensures that the coded track subsystem is compatible with wide-band terminating shunts. A
high impedance is also created at 150 Hz and higher frequencies. This ensures compatibility
with highway crossing motion and predictor equipment without the need for external blocking
units. Four versions of the coded track interface panel are available for use with the Microlok II
system. Three of these panels are designed for operation with different cab signal carrier
frequencies (where present).
The optional quick shunt module is provided for Microlok II coded track circuit applications with
heavy traffic and close headways. This unit is designed to reduce the nominal 8- to 12-second
shunt response time to approximately 1/4 second.
The Microlok II system can be interfaced with existing MicroTrax coded track circuit systems as
an independent source of coded track communications and control. A vital serial data link
between the Microlok II CPU board and the remote MicroTrax unit transmits train detection
indications and outgoing track codes between the two control units. The typical application for
this configuration is the siding track of an end-of-siding interlocking. In this configuration, the
Microlok II system controls the main line approaches while the MicroTrax system controls the
siding track.

Coded Track “C”
Microtrax
Unit
Coded Track “A” Coded Track “B”
Coded Coded
Track Track
Interface Interface
Panel Panel
Vital Serial Link

(Track “C” Data)
Track Occupancy
Transmitted Code
Microlok II CPU Power Coded

System Supply Track
Circuit
* *
Cardfile Adding a second
“A” & “B” track board adds two
more track circuits and
would eliminate the need
for the MicroTrax® unit
shown
Figure 2-2. Microlok II Coded Track Circuit Configuration

2.3.3 Cab Signal Carrier/Code Generation and Track Circuit Overlay (Figure 2-3)
The Microlok II system can be configured to produce standard or customized cab signal carrier
frequencies and code rates for overlay on the interlocking track circuits. System components
provided for this application include the coder output and cab amplifier printed circuit boards in
the system cardfile, and cab signal interface panels that connect the cab signals to the tracks.
These circuit boards and interface panels are also used in the US&S MicroTrax coded track
circuit system.
The Microlok II coder output printed circuit board produces standard cab signal code rates of 75,
120, and 180 CPM and is controlled by the CPU board. An auxiliary coder output circuit board
that produces two 50 CPM outputs for special applications is also available. The Microlok II
CPU does not control this board. The cab amplifier printed circuit board produces cab signal
carrier frequencies of 60 or 100 Hz (manually selected). This board operates in conjunction with
the coder output printed circuit board, but is not directly controlled by the vital CPU. An
auxiliary 40/50 Hz cab amplifier printed circuit board is available for special applications.
Three different cab signal interface panels are available to interface the system-generated cab
signals with the rails for overlay on coded track circuit signals. Each configuration of the
interface panel accommodates a different cab signal carrier frequency, including the typical 60
and 100 Hz carriers, and a 40 Hz carrier for special applications. The cab signal interface panels
limit harmonics that could disrupt highway motion detectors and crossing predictors. Unwanted
side-band frequencies are minimized through the use of special carrier switching and carrier
cycle numbering schemes.
The interface panel is equipped with adjustments for rail current (both sides of insulated joint)
and fine calibration of carrier frequencies. Panel protective features include current limiting
when a train is directly over the track connections and built-in filtering to prevent cab transmitter
interference with coded track messages.

Coded Track “A” Coded Track “B”
West East
Direction Direction
Coded Coded
Track Track
Interface Interface
Panel Panel
Cab Signal
To Coded Interface To Coded
Track Panel Track
Circuit Circuit
PCB PCB
Microlok II CPU Power Cab Coder Auxiliary Coded

System Supply Amplifier Output Coder Track
Cardfile * ** Output Circuit
***
* 60/100 Hz or 40/50 Hz
** 75,120,180 CPM
*** 50 CPM
Figure 2-3. Microlok II Cab Signal Configuration

2.3.4 CPU Serial Communications (Figure 2-4)
The Microlok II CPU board design incorporates four serial I/O data ports that provide communi-
cation with other control systems. The two EIA RS-485-compatible ports are typically used for
communication with vital controllers such as another Microlok II system, a Microlok system, or
one of the US&S MicroTrax systems. The two EIA RS-232/423-compatible ports are typically
used for communication with various non-vital code systems such as the US&S GENISYS-2000
controller. These particular ports are also utilized when a serial link is needed for the Microlok II
code system interface board (see section 2.3.5). Selection and configuration of these serial ports
is handled entirely in the Microlok II application software.
Microlok II vital serial communications are supported with the US&S serial communications
adapter panel. This device is employed when a Microlok II system must communicate with
another system in a different equipment house or case. The panel converts serial link EIA signals
to 20 ma current loop levels. This impedes external voltage transients corrupting the serial
communication signals between the houses.
2.3.5 Non-Vital Code System Interface (Figure 2-4)
The Microlok II system can be configured to manage communications with a remote non-vital
code system. This code system would in turn handle interlocking communications with a central
control office. For most code system applications, this is accomplished with a code system inter-
face printed circuit board installed in the Microlok II system cardfile, and a serial isolator unit
connected into the serial communication lines. The code system interface printed circuit board is
functionally identical to the enhanced controller printed circuit board used in US&S GENISYS-
2000 systems.
Code system interfaces that are supported by the Microlok II design include:
• Allen Bradley DF1 • GRS Datatrain VIII • US&S GENISYS Dual Ind. Slave
• ARES • Harmon MCS-1 • WB&S S2
• ATS/PTS • US&S GENISYS
• GRS Datatrain II • US&S GENISYS Dual Slave
Interfaces to dc code lines (US&S 500 series and GRS K series) are not directly supported by the
Microlok II system cardfile; an external GENISYS 2000 unit is needed to provide this type of
interface.
Microlok II communications with US&S GENISYS or GENISYS-2000 equipment (or other

equipment incorporating GENISYS or GENISYS-2000 code system protocols) can be accom-
plished directly through the Microlok II CPU board, or using a code system interface printed
circuit board. When the CPU board is used to manage the interface, the CPU’s application logic
software is programmed to support the required GENISYS or GENISYS-2000 interface. In
addition, one of the CPU board’s four serial I/O ports is used for the link to the remote
GENISYS-based system.

Micolok II GENISYS
Microlok Unit or
Modem to
MicroTrax
(Master or Slave) GENISYS
GENISYS Link
Options
Serial Serial
Adapter Isolator
(Optional)
Non-vital Link
Vital Link
CPU Power Microlok II

Code
Supply System
System
INT. Cardfile
PCB
CPU Board Interfaces
Code System PCB Interfaces

Remote
Non-vital
Code System
Serial
Isolator
Non-Vital Link
Slave Port
Master Port
CPU Power
Supply Code
System
INT.
PCB Microlok II
System
Cardfile
Figure 2-4. Microlok II Vital and Non-Vital Serial Communications

When the code system interface board is used to manage this interface, the GENISYS or
GENISYS-2000 interface software is programmed into the board’s own application EPROM. In
this configuration, a serial link on the system cardfile connects the CPU board and the code
system interface board. The code system interface board is not linked to the CPU board through
the system cardfile backplane bus.
Microlok II communications with non-GENISYS-based code systems require the code system
interface board in all instances. Specific executive EPROMs are provided for the board to
accommodate all code system applications (GENISYS and non-GENISYS).
The Microlok II serial link isolator unit provides transient/surge voltage protection on the non-
vital serial code lines for both the Microlok II system and the code system circuits. Two versions
of this device are available for ATCS-based and non-ATCS type code systems.
The code system interface board has no provisions for non-vital local I/O (parallel)
communications.
2.3.6 Non-Vital Parallel I/O Interfaces and Local Control Panel (Figure 2-5)
The Microlok II System includes components for controlling and monitoring local non-vital
circuits and devices. Two non-vital I/O boards are provided; one for general non-vital circuit
applications and another for general non-vital circuits/devices and an optional on-unit local
control panel (LCP). The Microlok II CPU board controls both types of non-vital I/O boards
through the system cardfile bus. Non-vital inputs (LCP toggle switch changes, for example) are
passed to the CPU board for processing through the bus, while non-vital outputs (power to light
an LCP indicator or an external indicator lamp) are controlled by the CPU through the bus.

Coded Track
OS
Coded Track OS OS Coded Track
Maximum
External
I/O
8 16 32 32 32 32
Built-in Non- Non-Vital Power CPU Non-Vital Non-Vital

Local Vital I/O Supply Input Output
Microlok II
System Control I/O (32/32) (isolated) (isolated)
Cardfile Panel (LCP)
16 Inputs
24 Outputs
Figure 2-5. Microlok II Non-Vital I/O Interfaces (Including LCP)

2.4 OVERVIEW OF OPERATING SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE HANDLING
Depending on the system application, the Microlok II system cardfile can contain up to five
different software elements. All Microlok II systems contain vital executive and application
software on the CPU board. Systems that use the code system interface board also contain non-
vital executive and application software on that board. In addition, an EEPROM, located on the
CPUU board edge connector housing, is programmed with site-specific configuration data that is
unique to the cardfile.
The executive software is standard for all Microlok II systems (US&S-developed) and is
responsible for the overall vital monitoring and control of the system. The responsibilities of the
executive software include:
• Interlocking vital input monitoring, decision making and commands.
• Monitoring of all vital input and output channels for intended on/off states.
• Processing of user inputs received from a laptop PC or the CPU board front panel.
• Continuous internal and external diagnostics.
• Recording and playback of routine event and error codes.
• Recording and playback of user-specified events.
• Management of the serial data ports.
• Execution of the application software.
All Microlok II CPU boards are shipped with the executive software already loaded into memory.
Version upgrades are downloaded to the CPU using a laptop PC connected to a serial data port
on the CPU board front panel. US&S supplies its own Windows-based programming interface,
the Microlok II Maintenance Tools program, for this purpose.
The vital application software contains the application-specific logic (user-developed)

appropriate for the overall Microlok II system configuration. Generally, the user develops this
software using the same US&S programming tools used for executive software version upgrades.
Refer to service manual SM-6800D for detailed information on Microlok II application software
programming.
Site-specific configuration data stored in the CPU board edge connector housing EEPROM can
be loaded using the CPU board front panel toggle switches and LED displays, or with the laptop
PC connection to the CPU board front panel serial port. The PC-based method controls a greater
range of configuration options.

2.5 SYSTEM CARDFILE DESCRIPTION
2.5.1 General Configuration (Figure 2-6)
The Microlok II system cardfile contains the system’s central controlling logic and circuits that
interface this logic directly to external circuits or intermediate units (Microlok II track interface
panels, for example). Logic and interface circuits are contained on the familiar Eurocard format
plug-in printed circuit boards. The system cardfile contains 20 card slots, although not all slots
will be used in every application. Each installed circuit board plugs into a common backplane
motherboard. The backplane distributes circuit board operating power and enables the CPU
board to control and monitor other boards in the cardfile.
The specific circuit boards used in each Microlok II system are determined entirely by the system
application, although typical configurations are recommended to optimize available cardfile
space. No particular slot is restricted to a particular board, however the code system interface
printed circuit board (when used) is typically placed in the far right slot (slot 20) because of its
non-standard front panel width. In addition, the board configuration must agree with the
configuration defined in the application logic software.
To prevent accidental insertion of a board in the wrong cardfile slot, each board is equipped with
male keying pins. These pins correspond with keying plugs installed in the associated backplane
slot connector. The keying pins are installed in the field once the board configuration is
determined. Several other restrictions are placed on the installation of the non-vital I/O printed
circuit boards and the local control panel. Refer to service manual SM-6800B for specific board
installation rules. In order to allow communications between the CPU board and the other boards
in the cardfile, each board must have its bus address configured in hardware. This is
accomplished by means of a set of six two-position jumpers, mounted at the rear of the cardfile
in the external cable/connector housing attached to the top connector of each board. Jumper
settings are defined in the application software.
Not all Microlok system cardfile boards communicate directly with the CPU board through the
cardfile backplane. Certain boards interface to other board which, in turn, communicates with the
CPU. The following table summarizes the communication path used by each circuit board:
Board Type CPU Controlled Comments

Vital/non-vital output ✔ Standard vital output and non-vital bi-polar output
Vital input ✔ --
Vital lamp driver ✔ --
Mixed vital I/O ✔ Combination of standard vital output and vital input
Non-vital I/O ✔ --
Coded track circuit ✔ --
Coder output ✔ --
Code system interface Serial link cabled to CPU on rear of cardfile
Cab amplifier Interfaces to coder output printed circuit board
OS track circuit Interfaces to vital input Printed Circuit Board
Power Supply Receives power-off signal from CPU if a fault is detected.

9 11
1 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 13
10 12
2 6 7 7 8
Address
Address
Address
Address
Address
Address
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
2
E
CPU Power Vital Standard, Mixed Non-vital Coded Coder Auxiliary Cab OS Code
Supply Input Bi-Polar, Vital I/O Track Output Cab Amplifier Track System
PCB and I/O PCB Circuit PCB Amplifier PCB Circuit I/F
Lamp PCB PCB PCB PCB PCB
Output
PCBs
14 LCP
Cardfile Backplane
15 16 17
1 Vital or non-vital CPU serial interface to external system (when required by application).
2 System EEPROM: Stores unit-specific configuration data.
3 Signal battery: 9.5 Vdc to 16.5 Vdc.
4 VCOR pick energy (under control of CPU).
5 Miscellaneous vital I/O external circuits.
6 Address Select Board for setting PCB slot address.
7 Vital output power controlled through VCOR contacts.
8 48-pin or 96-pin connector housing.
9 CPU non-vital serial link with code system I/F PCB (when required by application).
10 OS track occupancy indication to vital input PCB.
11 Cab signal 75, 120, 180 code output to cab amplifier PCB.
12 Auxiliary 50 code to augment 75, 120, 180 code (when required by application).
13 Code system I/F PCB non-vital interface to external code system.
14 PCB +5V, +12V operating power to all boards via backplane.
15 CPU address, data and control lines to applicable PCBs under control.
16 Carries CPU-controlled communications with applicable I/O boards.
17 LCP interface to non-vital I/O PCB N17000601 only.
Figure 2-6. System Cardfile Functional Configuration

2.5.2 General Functions and Designs of Plug-In Components
2.5.2.1 CPU Board (Figures 2-7 and 2-8)
The same CPU board is used in all Microlok II applications. The general functions of this board
include:
• Monitoring external indications from vital input boards, coded track circuit boards, non-
vital input boards, and the code system interface board.
• Processing vital external indications and executing logic defined in the application software.
• Driving vital output boards (standard, lamp driver, coded track, cab signal) as required by
the application program.
• Monitoring and controlling serial communication ports (links to other controllers).
• Testing individual vital input and output channels for faults (in parallel with control of
these channels) and responding to detected faults.
• Monitoring system internal operation for faults and responding to detected faults.
• Controlling power to vital outputs through the cardfile power supply and an external VCOR
relay (fail-safe function).
• Recording system faults and routine events in user-accessible memory.
• Responding to CPU board front panel switch inputs and operating the associated displays.
• Interacting with a laptop PC during system diagnostic operations, application logic

programming, and executive software upgrading.
The CPU board is controlled by a 68332 microprocessor, which operates at a speed of 21 MHz,
and includes 2K bytes of internal fast termination RAM. Most internal operations are 32 bits
wide, while all outside bus cycles are 16 or 8 bits wide. An independent 2 MHz Enable-Clock
line is provided to operate older 6800 style peripheral devices.
The executive and application software is stored in four flash EPROMs that provide up to 8
megabytes of memory. Flash EPROMs permit direct handling of the software using a laptop PC
connected to the CPU board front panel serial port connector. Jumpers are provided on the board
to enable or disable the flash EPROMs for programming and to select the required programming
voltage.
Two independent banks (128 Kbytes total) of fast static RAM (SRAM) are provided on the CPU
board for processing vital data. Events and errors are stored in up to four 256 Kbyte banks of
low power SRAM. Error/event memory is maintained by a capacitor backup that provides up to
four hours of short-term RAM protection. The CPU is also designed to store read/write data in

one of two optional PCMCIA card slots, using a board-mounted cardholder. This additional
memory is used to increase the on-board event recording capability.
The CPU board uses a Real Time Clock based on a 32.768 oscillator. The same capacitor and
external lithium battery used for the fast SRAM back up this device.
The CPU board incorporates five serial data ports, four of which are intended for
communications with external vital and non-vital systems. The remaining port interfaces
communications with a PC connected to the board’s front panel 9-pin connector.

ABCD
1234
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
E 5
ON-LINE 6
VPP ON 7
RESET 8
RESET
ADJUST
UP
L R
M DOWN
E
N ACTION
U UP ACCEPT
DOWN REJECT
68332
CPU
RS-232
DTE
Figure 2-7. CPU Board Front Panel Layout

Slow Capacitor Fast FLASH Program

PCMCIA SRAMS EPPROMS
Card * SRAMS Power Jumpers
1 MB Backup 128 KB 8 MB
Address Bus
Program
Data Bus Voltage
Lock-out
Control Bus Control
Capacitor
Power
Real Time CPS Drive Conditional
Backup
Clock Circuit Power Supply
VIA 2 VIA 1
32.768 Enable Signal
PCMICA,
SRAMS, MHz
EPROMS 2nd Time Source
Front Panel
Toggle Switches
Serial “Wait State”
Port Select and
#1 Control
System Clock
RS-485 Programmable up
MC68332 to 21 MHz
Microcontroller Alphanumeric
Serial Jumpers LED
Port Displays (2)
#2
RS-485
Universal Software
Serial Operated
Serial Controllers LEDS
Port #3 (2)
RS-232,
RS-423
On-Line Hardware
Status
9.8304
Serial EPROM Program Voltage LEDs
MHz
Port
#4 Serial Line
C A D
RS-232 Clock
o d a
n d t
t r a Reset Reset
r e Circuit Button
Front Serial
Port #5 o s B Main
Panel l s u 16.0
RS-232 Time MHz
DB-9 s
(Diag) Source
B B
u u Clock
MCU CLK 1: 31.25 KHz
s s Divider
MCU CLK 2: 1 MHz
Enable-Clock 4 MHz
Cycle Control
Cardfile
Buffers Backplane
Data Bus
*Both PCMCIA cardslots can address up
to 64 MB through bank switching.
Figure 2-8. CPU Board Functional Diagram

2.5.2.2 Standard Vital Output Printed Circuit Boards (Figures 2-9 and 2-10)
The Microlok II standard vital output boards (part numbers N17060501 (12V) and N17060502
(24V)) interface CPU vital outputs to external relay coils and similar loads. Both boards provide
16 independent outputs; the 01 board handles nominal 12V outputs, while the 02 board handles
nominal 24V outputs. Outputs are controlled by “high side” software-controlled switches that
connect battery positive to the output. Each output is also protected with a polyswitch, a device
that functions like a circuit breaker. When the overcurrent trip point (about 0.75 amp) is
exceeded, the device switches to high impedance. The polyswitch returns to low impedance
when the overload or short circuit condition is removed. A short to battery negative trips the
affected polyswitch. This results in the dropout of the VCOR relay, thus protecting all vital
output circuits associated with the system. The system responds to a short to battery positive in
the same manner as a false output. This condition also results in the dropout of the VCOR relay.
Refer to section 3.2 for the standard vital output board operating specifications
2.5.2.3 Non-vital Bi-Polar Output Printed Circuit Board (Figures 2-11 and 2-12)
The non-vital bi-polar output board (N17061801) enables the Microlok II system to drive bi-
polar outputs such as searchlight signal mechanisms. This board provides 12 independent
outputs which change polarity under the control of 24 paired virtual outputs. Alternate assertion
of a virtual pair changes the actual output. Two-color LEDs on the board’s front panel are used
to indicate when the actual output is on, with green or yellow indicating the polarity. (Yellow
indicates normal polarity, and green indicates reverse polarity.) If neither pair is asserted, the
output is off and both LEDs are dark.
Outputs on this board are protected from accidental connection to B12 or N12. Short circuit
protection is also provided. If both virtual outputs of a pair are asserted, an error will be logged
in the CPU event memory and the output will remain off.
Refer to section 3.3 for non-vital bi-polar output board operating specifications.
2.5.2.4 Mixed Vital I/O Printed Circuit Boards (Figure 2-12)
The mixed vital I/O boards (part numbers N17061601 (low voltage) and N17061602 (high
voltage) provide the same type of output channels as the standard vital output board, and the
same type of input channels as the vital input board. This board is intended for smaller scale
Microlok II applications that do not require a full 16 channels on a single board. Eight output
and eight input channels are included. The use of a mixed vital I/O board eliminates the need for
separate standard vital output and vital input printed circuit boards.
Refer to section 3.2 for mixed vital I/O board operating specifications.

OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
OUT 5
OUT 6
OUT 7
OUT 8
OUT 9
OUT10
OUT11
OUT12
OUT13
OUT14
OUT15
OUT16
OUTPUT
N170
605XX
Figure 2-9. Standard Vital Output PCB Front Panel Layout

VCOR Standard Vital Output

Relay PCBs (12V and 24V)
B12 OR B24
Output
“X”
- +
Controlled
External Polyswitch-
Relay Protected
Output “Contact”
N12 or N24
Analog
Ground
CPU Control
Figure 2-10. Basic Configuration of the Standard Vital Output PCB
VCOR Non-vital Bi-Polar Output PCB

Relay
B12
Pin A A
Output
“X” Paired
Pin B
B
Normal Polarity: N12

+ - Pin A = “+”, Pin B = “-“
Norm. LED A On (yellow)
Rev. LED B Off Norm. LED A
Controlled (green)
Reverse Polarity: Rev. LED B
External Pin A = “-”, Pin B = “+“
Relay Norm. LED A Off
Rev. LED B On CPU Control
Figure 2-11. Basic Configuration of the Non-vital Bi-Polar Output PCB

OUTPUTS
1
IN 1 2
3
IN 2 4
IN 3 5
6
IN 4
7
IN 5 8
IN 6 9
10
IN 7 11
12
IN 8
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
OUT 5
OUT 6
OUT 7
OUT 8
IN8 NVB
.OUT8 .0UT12
Figure 2-12. Mixed Vital I/O and Non-vital Bi-Polar Output PCBs - Front Panel Layouts

2.5.2.5 Vital Lamp Driver Printed Circuit Board (Figures 2-13 and 2-14)
The vital lamp driver printed circuit board (part number N17060101) enables the Microlok II
CPU to directly operate color light and searchlight signal lamps. This board uses 16 outputs to
drive up to 8, 12, or 16 signal lamps, depending on the lamp wattage (300W maximum for all
lamps). Nominal lamp voltage and wattage configurations are defined using the CPU board front
panel switches and displays, or using the Microlok II Maintenance Tools program loaded on a
laptop personal computer. The configuration data is stored in the CPU cable mounted EEPROM.
Low side switches on the vital lamp driver board control the individual lamp driver outputs. The
low side switch requires connection from the output through a front contact of the external VCOR
relay to battery positive. A short from a lamp driver output to battery positive will not cause
damage to the circuit. However, the CPU board executes a system shutdown because this type of
short circuit would produce a false lighting of the associated signal lamp.
Lamp voltage is adjusted using external variable resistors in the common returns for each signal
head. These resistors, typically mounted in the Microlok II equipment rack, protect the lamp
board from damage by limiting current in the event of a short circuit outside the equipment
house. Voltage on the lamp boards can be increased to up to 18Vdc if required because of long
run cables.
Refer to section 3.2 for vital lamp driver board operating specifications.
Vital Lamp Driver PCB
Power For Lamp

Switching Circuits
VCOR
Relay Lamp Drive
“X”
B12
Lamp
Wattage
Adjust N12
(External)
CPU
Control
Figure 2-13. Basic Configuration of Vital Lamp Driver Board

3
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
LAMP 16
Figure 2-14. Vital Lamp Driver PCB Front Panel Layout

2.5.2.6 Code System Interface Printed Circuit Board (Figures 2-15 and 2-16)
The code system interface printed circuit board (part number N17061401) is used in Microlok II
applications that require a non-vital serial communications link to a CTC code system that uses a
communication protocol other than GENISYS. The Microlok II CPU board communicates to the
code system interface board through a direct serial link that is connected between the two boards.
The code system interface board is functionally identical to the enhanced controller printed
circuit board used in the GENISYS Series 2000 systems. The components of the board are,
however, rearranged to accommodate the configuration of the Microlok II Eurocard style circuit
board. A 16-bit Motorola MC68010 microprocessor controls the board. This chip is driven by a
10 MHz clock signal. Two EPROM ICs contain the board’s executive software; two additional
EPROMs contain the user-defined application software. Each of these EPROM sets has a
storage capacity of 128K bytes. Field-configurable data is stored in a separate, electrically
erasable PROM (EEPROM).
The 68010 microprocessor is also supported by two 32K RAM chips for storage of variable data.
These devices have a capacity of 64KB x 8 bytes. Two 85C30 serial communications
controllers, each equipped with two serial data ports, interface external serial communications
with the microprocessor. These ports serve, but are not limited to, the following applications:
• Universal serial port (ATCS, GENISYS, MCS-1, S2, slave port)
• Asynchronous serial port (GENISYS master port)
• Asynchronous serial port (field set-up and diagnostics)
• Asynchronous serial port (spare)
Refer to section 3.5 for code system interface board operating specifications. Refer to service
manual SM-6700B for configuration procedures that use the board’s front panel controls and
displays.

1 PORT1 RXD
2 PORT2 RXD
3 MSTR RXD
4 DIAG RXD
5 SLV DATA
6 SLV XMT
7 SLV ADDR
8 SLV ERR
9 MSTR DTA
10 MSTR XMT
11 MSTR ERR
12 DIAG ERR
13 RESET
14 WATCHDOG
15 DELIVER
CSIB
SELECT
CONFIGURE
EXECUTE
RESET
DIAGNOSTIC
PORT
Figure 2-15. Code System Interface PCB - Front Panel Layout

Push- Toggle
Watchdog 68010 Button Switch
10MHz
Clock Circuit Microprocessor
SM-6800A
Reset
Button LED
Address Bus
Data Bus
Rev. 2.5
Field
Executive 2MHz Timer Latches
EPROM Clock Configurable
Microlok II System Description
EEPROM
RAM
Address Data
Executive
EPROM Versatile
To Interface
RAM Peripherals Adapter
Application
Programmable +5V +12V
EPROM
Logic
Devices
9.8304 MHz
Clock Alphanumeric
September 2000
Display Power
Application Converter
To
EPROM Circuit
Address Bus Miscellaneous
Chips
Data Bus
Receive Power to
Serial Slave and Diagnostic Serial Internal and
Interface Spare and Master Data Application
Drivers Serial Ports Serial Ports LEDs 9-Pin Circuits
To
Figure 2-16. Code System Interface Board Functional Diagram

Interface Port
Connector
Serial Receive Diagnostic
Interface Serial Port
Receivers Data Interface Serial Message Status LEDs
LEDs
UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL
2-29
2.5.2.7 Coded Track Circuit Printed Circuit Boards (Figures 2-17 and 2-18)
The coded track circuit printed circuit boards enable the CPU to monitor the track circuits (for
track occupancy shunt) on the mainline approaches to the interlocking, and also generate track
circuit signals for output into the rails. These boards are identical to those used in US&S
MicroTrax systems. Board part numbers and applications include:
US&S Part No. Application
N451910-0701 General non-cab and 100 Hz cab signal-compatible

N451910-7601 40 Hz cab signal-compatible
Each board is equipped with circuitry for converting CPU board-compatible signals to track-
compatible signals and vice-versa. Two separate transmit/receive circuits are included to enable
control of two separate coded track circuits. Additional filtering circuitry on the cab-compatible
boards is designed to ensure that cab signal carriers do not interfere with the dc track codes.
Refer to section 3.5 for coded track circuit board operating specifications.
2.5.2.8 OS Track Circuit Printed Circuit Board (Figure 2-19)
The OS track circuit printed circuit board (part number N451810-6701) is responsible for
generating and monitoring a 400 Hz carrier signal for the interlocking OS tracks, to enable train
detection on those tracks. In addition to the 400 Hz transmitter, the board is equipped with two
receivers for return reception of the carrier on two interlocking OS tracks (for end-of-siding
installation). The OS track circuit board transmits train detection indications to the vital input
printed circuit board through hard-wired connections; these signals are not carried over the
cardfile bus. In addition, the OS track circuit printed circuit board is not monitored or controlled
by the CPU printed circuit board. The board functions in the same manner as an external module
that is interfaced to the system cardfile. The OS track circuit printed circuit board is identical to
the board used in the MicroTrax coded track circuit/end-of-siding controller.
The OS track circuit printed circuit board is not equipped with cardfile front panel controls or
indicators. Refer to section 3.4 for operating specifications.

+
TRACK SIGNALS
-
RECEIVE
VALID MESSAGE
RECEIVED
MASTER
+
TRACK SIGNALS
-
RECEIVE
VALID MESSAGE
RECEIVED
SLAVE
TRACK
N451910-
0701
Figure 2-17. Coded Track Circuit PCB - Front Panel Layout

Coded Track Circuit PCB
Transmit
LED Power External
Drive Circuit (7V) Battery
+12V Track “A” Code CPU Data

+12V Power Tx/Rx Interfaces
Reg. Circuit
From To CPU
Bus (Via Bus)
+5V Track “B” Code CPU Data

+5V Power Tx/Rx Interfaces
Reg. Circuit
LED
Drive
Figure 2-18. Basic Configuration of the Coded Track Circuit PCB
OS Track Circuit PCB

400 Hz
Transmit
1.8432 MHz “A”
Source Transmitter To OS Track
Circuit Feed End
400 Hz
+5V Transmit
Power Reg. “B”
+12V
Receive From OS
Circuit #1 Receive End
To Vital
Input PCB
Receive From OS
Circuit #2 Receive End
Figure 2-19. Basic Configuration of the OS Track Circuit PCB

2.5.2.9 Coder Output and Auxiliary Coder Output PCBs (Figures 2-20 and 2-21)
The coder output board (N451910-5801) and the auxiliary coder output board (N451910-7001)
enable the Microlok II system to generate different cab signal code rates for overlay on the cab
signal carrier developed by the cab amplifier printed circuit board. These boards are also used in
the US&S MicroTrax systems. Board -5801 contains oscillator circuits that produce standard
code rates of 75, 120, and 180 codes per minute (CPM). Field effect transistors (FETs) are used
to drive the developed signals. This board is monitored and controlled by the CPU over the
system cardfile backplane, and includes two output channels not used in Microlok II applications
(limited to MicroTrax applications). Board -7801 is used in special applications that require the
output of two independent 50 CPM codes. This board is wired to the -5801 coder output board
and is not controlled by the CPU.
In addition to cab signal code generation, the -5801 board is used to set up cab signal rail current
in conjunction with jumper adjustments on the associated cab signal interface panel (refer to
service manual SM-6800B). A 3-position toggle switch applies constant energy to either side of
the track connection.
Refer to section 3.6 for coder output and auxiliary coder output board operating specifications.
2.5.2.10 60/100 Hz and 40/50 Hz Cab Amplifier Printed Circuit Boards (Figure 2-22)
The cab amplifier printed circuit boards produce the required cab signal carrier frequency that
carries the code rate developed by the coder output or auxiliary coder output printed circuit
boards. Board part number N451910-6401 generates standard carriers of 60 or 100 Hz. Part
number N451910-6901 generates a 40 Hz or 50 Hz carrier for special applications. The circuit
that develops the basic carrier signal consists of a 1.8432 MHz crystal oscillator, separate divide-
by-10 chips for the two frequencies, and a decade counter. FETs drive the carrier signal outputs.
The cab amplifier printed circuit board incorporates a jumper that is used to select the appropriate
carrier frequency. Another jumper defines current limiting for short or long track circuits in
conjunction with matching adjustments on the associated cab signal interface panel (see service
manual SM-6800B).
Refer to section 3.6 for cab amplifier board operating specifications.

CODE CODE
RATES GROUP 2
75 50
120
180
CODE
GROUP 1
FLASHING
CODE RATE 50
OUTPUTS
OUT 3
OUT 4
DIRECTION
EAST
WEST
STEADY
CARRIER
EAST
WEST
CODER 50 CPM
OUTPUT CODER
N451910 N451910
-5801 -7001
Figure 2-20. Coder/Output PCB and Auxiliary Coder Output PCB - Front Panel Layouts

75/120/180 Coder Output PCB
Direction Direction To Cab Interface

Steady Panel E/W
Carrier Select Relay
Circuit Drivers (Direction Relays)
Switch
East/West
CPU Output Direction Input
From CPU
Interface Driver 4
75, 120, 180 Level Output Code Output

Oscillator Detection Drivers
Circuits 1&2
Output
N12 GND 12V Power To Output Driver 3
Converter Drivers
VCOR Aux. Code Aux. Code

Relay
Output Turn-On
B12
Auxiliary Coder Output PCB

(When Required by Application)
Current
Limiter
Power Power Encoding

Transistor Transistor Logic
Bridge Circuit Drivers
Carrier
Frequency
Generator
To Cab Signal
Interface Panel
Cab Signal Amplifier PCB (Transformer)
Figure 2-21. Basic Configurations of Coder Output and Cab Amplifier PCBs

TRANSMIT
TRANSMIT
40/50 HZ
CURRENT CURRENT
LIMITER LIMITER
CAB CAB
AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER
N451910 N451910
-6401 -6901
Figure 2-22. 60/100 and 40/50 Hz Cab Amplifier PCBs - Front Panel Layouts

2.5.2.11 Non-Vital I/O Printed Circuit Boards (Figures 2-23A, B, and C, and Figure 2-24)
The non-vital I/O printed circuit boards enable the Microlok II system to generate and monitor
the status of non-vital discrete inputs and outputs. Examples of non-vital I/O include controlled
outputs to light remote indicator lamps, and the I/O associated with the switches and indicators
on the local control panel (if installed). Two versions of this board are provided. Part number
N17000601 provides the necessary I/O interfaces between the Microlok II CPU and a local
control panel (either an on-unit LCP or a remote unit). This board incorporates two separate sets
of parallel I/O lines on separate front and rear edge connectors. The front 48-pin connector
provides 16 inputs and 24 outputs for the LCP interface (Figure 2-24). The rear 48-pin (cardfile
backplane) connector provides 16 inputs and 8 outputs for external circuits. The N17000601
board is installed behind the local control panel and has no visible front panel. I/O board part
number N17061501 (Figure 2-23A) is used for external I/O circuits only, and provides 32 inputs
and 32 outputs through its rear 96-pin connector.
The N17061501 board employs polyswitches to protect the output circuitry. A polyswitch
functions like a circuit breaker. When the over current trip point (about 0.75 amp) is exceeded,
the device switches to high impedance. The polyswitch returns to low impedance when the
overload or short circuit condition is removed. Two outputs on both board types are protected by
5.0A fuse. These output circuits are reserved for control of a relatively high current device.
Inputs on both boards are activated from a positive voltage relative to battery ground over a range
of 6 to 30 Vdc. The non-vital I/O boards use latch ICs to buffer inputs and field effect transistors
(FETs) to drive outputs.
Non-vital, optically isolated I/O PCBs are available as NV.OUT32 (N17062701), NV.IN32
(N17063701), and NV.IN32.OUT16 (N17002801). See Figures 2-23B and C for front panel
diagrams.The NV.OUT32 PCB provides 32 isolated, outputs for control of external devices such
as indicators and relays. The outputs are divided into two groups of 8 outputs and one group of
16 outputs, with each group having a separate bussed common (negative DC) reference output.
Isolation allows switching power from sources isolated from the Microlok II power supply
battery. Outputs are designed to operate at battery voltages between 9.5 and 35VDC. Outputs
switch positive battery and are capable of supplying up to .5AMPS. Nominal voltage drop per
output is load dependent and usually less than 2.5volts.
The NV.IN32 PCB provides 32 isolated external inputs. The 32 inputs are divided into two
groups of 8 inputs and one group of 16 inputs, with each group having a separate bussed
common (negative DC) reference input. External input voltages between 6 and 35VDC represent
logical “1”.
The NV.IN32.OUT16 PCB provides 16 isolated external inputs. These external inputs each have
separate (+) and (-) connections and present a logical “1” when the applied voltage is 6 to
35VDC. This board also utilizes a Local Control Panel (LCP) N1700290X connected via a 96-
pin connector to the front edge of the PCB. The LCP controls and monitors local non-vital
circuits and devices through 16 inputs from the PCB and 16 outputs from the LCP to the PCB.
Sixteen of the inputs are selectable by the front panel LCP pushbuttons. The 16 PCB outputs
feed the LED indicators on the LCP.

2.5.2.12 Local Control Panel (Figure 2-24)
The optional Microlok II local control panel (part number N16901301) enables manual operation
of interlocking switches, signals, and selected inputs and outputs. The on-unit panel is intended
for simple interlockings such as single end-of-siding or crossovers. This device attaches to the
cardfile frame and plugs into the 48-pin front connector of non-vital I/O printed circuit board
N17000601 (described in the preceding paragraph). The LCP front panel devices include LEDs,
2-position toggle switches, and a key lock for enabling/disabling the operation of the LCP. Six
LEDs are arrayed to allow arrangement of different interlocking track/signal configurations (east
or west end-of-siding or single and double crossover, for example). A reversible plastic insert on
the LCP front panel provides a legend for the panel switches and LEDs. This insert can be
modified to mask selected LEDs as necessary based on the specific configuration of the
associated interlocking.
2.5.3 Power Supply Board and System Power Configuration (Figure 2-25)
The N16600301 power supply board provides two regulated output voltages that are needed for
the operation of the cardfile circuitry. The power supply board performs the following functions:
• Converts the external supply voltage (9.8 to 16.2 Vdc) to regulated +12V and +5 for
outputs to the system cardfile internal circuits.
• Provides an isolated source voltage for external contact sensing.

INPUTS
1 17
2 18
3 19
4 20
5 21
6 22
7 23
8 24
9 25
10 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 32
OUTPUTS
SWITCHED
TO N12
1 17
2 18
3 19
4 20
5 21
6 22
7 23
8 24
9 25
10 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 32
NV.IN32
.0UT32
Figure 2-23A. Non-vital I/O PCB Front Panel Layout

INPUTS
OUTPUTS
1 2 1 2
3 3 4
4 5 6
5 6 7 8
7 8
9 10 9 10
11 12 11 12
13 14 13 14
15 16 15 16
17 18 17 18
19 20 19 20
21 22 21 22
23 24 23 24
25 26 25 26
27 28 27 28
29 30 29 30
31 32 31 32
NV.OUT32 NV.IN32
Figure 2-23B. Non-vital, isolated I/O PCBs Front Panel Layout

EXTERNAL EXTERNAL
INPUTS INPUTS
1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4
5 6 5 6
7 8 7 8
9 10 9 10
11 12 11 12
13 14 13 14
15 16 15 16
REMOTE
L
O
C
A
L
UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL

MADE IN USA MADE IN USA
N17002901 w/key N17002902 w/o key
Figure 2-23C. LCP Panels for Non-vital isolated IN32.OUT16 PCB

5V ON
VCOR
NORM LOCKED REV
SIGNAL SIGNAL
CLEAR NORMAL CLEAR
STOP REVERSE STOP
NORM LOCKED REV
SIGNAL SIGNAL
CLEAR NORMAL CLEAR
STOP REVERSE STOP
REMOTE L
O OFF ON
C
A
LOCAL CONTROL L POWER SUPPLY
PANEL INDICATIONS
N16901301 LOCAL CONTROL
Figure 2-24. Local Control Panel Layout (with Rear-Mounted Power Supply PCB)

• Supplies energy to the VCOR relay coil under the control of the CPU printed circuit
board.
The power supply board serves a vital role in the fail-safe design of the Microlok II system. The
Microlok II CPU board outputs a 250 Hz check signal to the power supply board as long as the
diagnostic checks performed continuously by the CPU detect no internal or external system
faults. Failure of a diagnostic check results in the removal of the check signal from the power
supply board. The power supply board responds by removing the hold voltage from the VCOR
relay coil (400Ω). This, in turn, results in removal of power to all vital system outputs.
The regulated +12V and +5V power is distributed to all system cardfile printed circuit boards
through the cardfile backplane bus. Both voltages are used to power board components and
circuits. The +12V output of the power supply board is not used as a source for any vital or non-
vital outputs. External battery power is used for this purpose.
The optional Microlok II power-off relay provides a means of reporting a commercial power
failure (serving the battery charger) to the Microlok II system. The output of this relay can be
tied to a non-vital or vital input.
Refer to section 3.1 to ensure the combination of boards you have selected does not
overload the system power supply.

AC
Isolation
9.5 - 16.5 Constant Lightning Commercial

Vdc Voltage Protection 110 Vac
Battery Charger
Transient Voltage
Protection N External
Devices Power
Off
Relay
Direct Feed B
to PCB Circuits
(As Required) N Power-Off
Indication
Conditional Vital
Output Vital
Power Output
or
Supply CPU Board PCBs
Non-vital
Board (Relay,
Input
Lamp, Cab,
PCB
Etc.)
PCB PCB PCB

+12V +5V Power Power Power
250 Hz
Check
VCOR Cardfile Backplane
B
Power for Vital Outputs
Power for
PCB Circuits
Figure 2-25. Basic Microlok II System Power Configuration

2.6 MICROLOK II AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS
In addition to the hardware contained in the Microlok II cardfile, some applications require the
installation of specialized external interface equipment. This section provides an introduction to
each of these modular units.
2.6.1 Coded Track Interface Panels (Figure 2-26)
The coded track interface panels carry all coded track communications between the Microlok II
system cardfile and the rails. The circuitry associated with the interface panels optimizes track
circuit efficiency and minimizes interference from other signals on the rails. Four versions of
this panel are provided; these are the same units used with the MicroTrax track circuit systems.
Description Application US&S Part No.
Panel with 10 mH Inductor General applications without cab signal N451835-0101
Panel with 15 mH Inductors Non-cab territories with 86 Hz crossing predictors. N451835-0102
Panel with 20 mH Inductors 100 Hz cab territories. For use with cab signal N451835-0103
interface panel N451835-0802.
Panel with 40 mH Inductors 60 Hz cab territories. For use with cab signal interface N451835-0104
panel N451835-0801.
Panel components include an isolation transformer (784 turn primary and 112 turn secondary)
and one or two inductors (reactors) wired as shown in Figure 2-26. Total inductance is
established by coupling different combinations of 5, 10 and 20 mH inductors. These components
are mounted on a stamped steel base that can be wall or shelf mounted. All external wiring is
terminated on two, 2-way AAR terminal blocks.
The coded track interface panels can be augmented with a US&S termination capacitor printed
circuit board (N451923-2501). This circuitry prevents the high power output of the cab signal
transmitter (cardfile cab amplifier printed circuit board) from interfering with the coded track
messages. The termination capacitor printed circuit board is mounted on the input-end AAR
terminals of the cab signal compatible coded track interface panels.

Transformer 10mH Inductor
Coded Track L+ T-
PCB Output To Track “-”
A or B “+”
Coded Track
PCB Output To Track “+“
A or B “-” L- T+
Termination Capacitor for Track Panel Inductor

Cab Signal Applications N451835-0101 10 mH
N451835-0102 15 mH
N451835-0103 20 mH
N451835-0104 40 mH
Figure 2-26. Coded Track Interface Panel Schematic
2.6.2 Quick Shunt Module
The optional quick shunt module is used in Microlok II coded track circuit systems to reduce the
nominal 8-12 second shunt response time to approximately 100 msec. This module is intended
for Microlok II coded track applications with heavy traffic and close headways. The quick shunt
module is contained in a sheet metal enclosure with two 8-way screw lock connectors for wiring
termination. Internal components include a receiver printed circuit board and transmitter printed
circuit board. The transmitter printed circuit board provides a 2 KHz frequency source for the
receiver. Two outputs on the transmitter feed two separate inputs on the receiver. The receiver
rectifies the signal and filters it to a dc level, which is fed to the unit’s external outputs.
2.6.3 Cab Signal Interface Panels (Figure 2-27)
The cab signal interface panels couple the cab signal, produced in the Microlok II system
cardfile, to the rails. These panels are also used in the MicroTrax coded track circuit/cab signal
controller. Three versions are provided:
Panel Part Number Application

N451835-0801 Cab signal territories with 60 Hz carriers.
For use with coded track interface panel N451835-0104.
The cab signal interface panel consists of a sheet metal mounting base designed for shelf, wall, or
rack installation. Major components include a power transformer, an inductor (reactor), and a
standoff-mounted printed circuit board. Track wiring is terminated on four AAR terminals, while

wiring to the Microlok II system cardfile is terminated on a 22-way terminal strip mounted on the
circuit board.
Panel operating components/circuitry include the power transformer, series-tuned L/C filter with
Q-spoiling resistor, and two relays (east and west of the track connection). The transformer
primary is driven by a FET bridge circuit output of the cab amplifier printed circuit board in the
system cardfile. Four taps on the transformer secondary select the required rail current level.
Two jumpers are used (one per direction) to individually configure the taps for each output
circuit.
The series-tuned L/C circuit consists of parallel-connected capacitors on the panel printed circuit
board and a panel-mounted inductor (reactor). Jumpers on the printed circuit board are used to
add or subtract capacitance to tune the L/C filter to the cab signal transmitter frequency. Refer to
service manual SM-6800B for cab signal rail current and frequency fine-adjust procedures.
AAR Terminals
22-Way Terminal Strip
22 E1
E East
Track
21
14 Feed
E2
20 E
6
13
Cab Amplifier PCB 19 W1
12
Coded Cab 11 W West
Signal Outputs 18 Track
Feed
10 W2
17 5 W
9
Direction
16 Control
8
Relays
7
15
Direction
Control
Relays
1
East
Direction Control 2
Outputs from West
Coder Output PCB 3
Figure 2-27. Cab Signal Interface Panel Circuits

2.6.4 Isolation Module
The Microlok II isolation module provides the equivalent of double-break circuit protection
when the system is controlling vital relays or interfacing line circuits in a separate equipment
house or case. This device can also be used to create a vital bi-polar output from two single
break standard ouputs. The module consists of a 2-piece plastic case with an internal dual-circuit
printed circuit board and external screw lock wiring terminals. The case is mounted in a standard
equipment rack using a DIN rail.
Three versions of the isolation module are provided:
• N17001101 12V output

• N17001102 50V output
• N17001103 24V output
Each module type is designed to operate from a nominal 12V battery source. The 12V version
provides an output slightly greater than the battery source voltage. Current is limited to 0.4A with
voltage foldback generally occurring at the same point. Output of the 50V version is also
proportional to the battery source voltage with foldback occurring at about 0.13A. Outputs are
short-circuit protected and are designed to withstand a single short to B12 or N12 without
damage. The outputs can also withstand 2000V RMS to battery and earth ground.
2.6.5 VCOR Relay
The vital cut-off relay (VCOR) is used by the Microlok II system to control power to all vital
outputs. This relay is energized by the conditional output from the power supply printed circuit
board in the system cardfile. The Microlok II CPU board controls this fail-safe function. A
US&S PN-150B vital biased relay (N322500-701) is used for the VCOR. This relay incorporates
a 400 ohm coil, and 6FB contacts consisting of low voltage silver-to-silver fronts and silver-to-
silver backs. Refer to section 3.10 for additional specifications on this relay.
2.6.6 Serial Communications Adapter Panel
The serial communications adapter panel is used in Microlok II applications that require a vital
serial data link between systems in different equipment houses or cases. This panel converts the
EIA-level signals at both ends of the link to a 20mA current loop level. This protects the serial
channels from voltage transients. A single, standoff-mounted printed circuit board on the panel
contains the EIA/current loop conversion circuitry. User devices include a power on/off switch,
a fuse assembly, power status lamps, and communications status lamps for the current loop half
of the interface. Refer to section 3.10 for additional product specifications.

3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 SYSTEM OPERATING POWER
Power Input to System Cardfile

Voltage Nominal Min. Sys. Maximum
Range Voltage Start-Up Ripple Current Draw
9.5 to 16.5 Vdc 12 Vdc 11.5 Vdc 0.5 V P-P Determined by installation (number of
signal lamps, cab carrier frequency, etc.)
Cardfile Power Supply Printed Circuit Board Outputs*

For System Cardfile For System Cardfile
PCB 5V Internal Circuits PCB 12V Internal Circuits To VCOR Relay
+5V @ 3A +12V @ 1A, -12V @ 1A +12V into 400 ohm coil

*Not used to power vital or non-vital external devices or circuits
The table below is a list of the worst-case current draws for Microlok II system boards:
Board Condition +5V +12V -12V

NVB.OUT12 N17061801 12 LEDs on 140ma. n/a n/a
IN16 N17061001 16 LEDs on 170ma. n/a0 276ma.
IN8.OUT8 N17061601 16 LEDs on 150ma. 4ma. 147ma.
OUT16 N17060501 16 LEDs on 155ma. 6ma. n/a
TRACK I/O N451901-0701 Normal Xmit and Rec. 4ma. 25ma. 20ma.
CPU N17061301 No serial links on 840ma. 4ma. 12ma.
CPU N17061301 Serial links on 1000ma. 4ma. 12ma.
LAMP16 N17060101 Lamp Driver 360ma. 20ma. 15ma
NV.IN32.OUT32 (W/O LCP) 64 LEDs on 576ma. n/a n/a
N17001501
NV.IN32.OUT32 (W/LCP) Maximum situation 150ma. n/a 7ma.
N17000601
CSIB N17061401 Normal display 900ma. 17ma. 26ma.
NV.OUT32 N17062701 32 LEDs on 144ma. n/a n/a
NV.IN32.OUT16 N17002801 48 LEDs on 333ma. n/a n/a
NV.IN.32 N17063701 32 LEDs on 341ma. n/a n/a
System Power Supply N16600301 is rated at 3 amps @ 5V, 1 am @ +12V, and 1 amp @ -12V.

3.2 VITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
3.2.1 Power Characteristics
Vital Input Printed Circuit Boards

Min. Voltage to Voltage to
US&S Nom. Input Ensure ON Ensure OFF Max. Sustained
Part No. Voltage State State Input Voltage
N17061001 12V 9.5V 7.0V or less 34V
N17061002 24V 16.0V 12.0V or less 62V
Standard Vital Output Printed Circuit Boards

Voltage Load
US&S VBATT Resistance Max. OFF Min. ON
Part No. Range Range Voltage Voltage
N17060501 12V 50 Ω - ∞ 0.75V VBATT - 1V
N17060502 24V 100 Ω - ∞ 1.5V VBATT - 1V

Vital Lamp Driver Printed Circuit Board

Signal Lamp Max. Battery Signal Lamp Max. Activated
Voltage Range Voltage* Watt. Range Load
10V - 12V 18V 18W - 36W 300W
*Used for long signal lamp leads.
Mixed Vital I/O Printed Circuit Boards

Output Specifications
US&S Voltage VBATT Load Resistance Max. OFF Min. ON
Part No. Range Range Voltage Voltage
N17061601 12V 50 Ω - ∞ 0.75V VBATT - 1V

N17061602 24V 100 Ω - ∞ 1.5V VBATT - 1V
Input Specifications
US&S Nom. Input Min. Voltage to Voltage to Max. Sustained
Part No. Voltage Ensure ON State Ensure OFF State Input Voltage
N17061601 12V 9.5V 7.0V or less 34V

N17061602 24V 16.0V 12.0V or less 62V
3.2.2 Vital Data I/O Characteristics
Vital I/O Printed Circuit Boards

Standard
Vital Input Vital Output Vital Lamp Mixed
PCBs PCBs Driver PCB Vital I/O PCB
Both versions: Both versions: Up to 12 25W signal Both versions:

lamps
Up to 16 isolated inputs Up to 16 single polarity, Up to 8 isolated inputs
non-isolated outputs Up to 16 18W signal
lamps Up to 8 single polarity, non-
isolated outputs
Up to 8 36W signal
lamps

3.3 NON-VITAL I/O PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS POWER AND DATA I/O
Non-Vital I/O Printed Circuit Boards

Input and Externally Externally
US&S Part Output Voltage Available Available Current Rating On
No. Range Inputs Outputs Outputs
N17000601 6.0 to 30.0VDC 16 8 Outputs 25-30: 0.5A fuse

Outputs 31, 32: 5.0A fuse*
N17061501 6.0 to 30.0VDC 32 32 Outputs 1-30: 0.25A (polyswitch-
protected)
Outputs 31, 32: 5.0A fuse*
N17062701 9.5 to 35VDC 0 32 Outputs 1-32: 0.5AMPS
N17002801 6.0 to 35VDC 16** 0 Not applicable
N17063701 6.0 to 35VDC 32 0 Not applicable
N17061801 9.8 to 16.2VDC 0 12 bi-polar Nominal 250Ω load (PolySwitch
outputs Protected)
*Suitable for lighting lamp up to 25W.
**Other 16 inputs and outputs are used by LCP panel.
3.4 OS TRACK CIRCUIT COMMUNICATIONS
Transmitter/Receiver Receiver Output Track Circuit Track Lead

Frequency Voltage Length Resistance
400 Hz 12V to 20V dc 1000 ft. @ 0.5Ω (max.)

15V dc (nom.) 5Ω/1000 ft. Ballast

3.5 CODED TRACK CIRCUIT COMMUNICATIONS
3.5.1 Coded Track Circuit PCB Applications and Operating Power
Track Circuit
US&S Part No. Track Circuit Application Operating Voltage
N451910-0701 General Non-cab and 100 Hz cab signal-compatible 9.5 to 16.5V dc

N451910-7601 40 Hz cab signal-compatible 9.5 to 16.5V dc
3.5.2 Coded Track Interface Panel Applications
US&S Part No. Inductor Application

N451835-0101 10 mH General applications without cab signal
N451835-0102 15 mH Non-cab territories with 86 Hz crossing predictors.
N451835-0103 20 mH Cab signal territories with 100 Hz carriers. Use with cab signal
N451835-0104 40 mH Cab signal territories with 60 Hz carriers. Use with cab signal

3.5.3 Track Circuit Length
Nominal Track Circuit Length
Up to 23,000 ft. @ 3 ohms per 1000 ft. ballast
Track Circuit Length by Rail Type, Rail Weight and Ballast

Welded Rail*
Rail Weight @3 ohms @4 ohms @5 ohms

100# 21,000 ft. 25,000 ft. 29,000 ft.
118# 22,000 ft. 26,000 ft. 30,000 ft.
136# 22,000 ft. 27,000 ft. 31,000 ft.
145# 23,000 ft. 27,000 ft. 32,000 ft.
Bonded Rail*
100# 18,000 ft. 22,000 ft. 25,000 ft.

118# 19,000 ft. 23,000 ft. 26,000 ft.
136# 19,000 ft. 23,000 ft. 27,000 ft.
145# 20,000 ft. 25,000 ft. 27,000 ft.
* Assumes 110 ft. or shorter #6 AWG (0.78 ohm) track leads at both ends. For longer leads, reduce max.
distance by 1,000 ft. for each additional 100 ft. of leads.
3.5.4 Track Codes
Code/Message Format
User-Available Pulse Pulse Complete
Codes Format Duration Amplitude Transmit/Rec. Cycle
22 Bi-Polar 167 or 333 mS 2V P-P 6 seconds

Shunt Detection
Std. Shunt Clear Response
Std. Shunt Detect Response (Application Logic Dependent) Quick Shunt Detect Option
6 to 12 seconds 12 to 18 sec. 100 msec (approximate)

3.6 CAB SIGNAL GENERATION
3.6.1 Cab Signal Interface Panel Applications
US&S Part No. Application
N451835-0801 Cab signal territories with 60 Hz carriers. (Use with Coded Track Interface Panel
N451835-0104.)
N451835-0103.)
N451835-0104.)
3.6.2 Code Rates and Carrier Frequencies
Coder Output PCB Aux. Coder Output Cab Amplifier Aux. Cab Amplifier
Code Rates PCB Code Rates Module Carriers Module Carriers
75, 120, 180 CPM 50 CPM 60 Hz or 100 Hz 40 Hz or 50 Hz
(2 separate outputs) (Jumper-selected) (Jumper-selected)
3.6.3 Battery Current Draw and Rail Current
Battery: Battery: Rail Current*: Rail Current*:

Battery: 60 Hz Carrier 100 Hz Carrier Entering End, Entering End,
No Outputs 50% On Time 50% On Time 60 Hz Carrier: 100 Hz Carrier:
1.5A 10.0A (max.) 15.0A (max.) 1.0A @10K ft. 2.0A @8K ft.
@ 4 ohms/1K ft. ballast @ 4 ohms/1K ft. ballast
*Based on 13V battery.

3.7 CPU PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
3.7.1 Microprocessor
External Bus
Type Clock Speed Internal Bit Operations Operations
Motorola MC68332 21 MHz 32 bits wide 16 or 8 bits wide
3.7.2 Executive and Application EPROMs
Total Clock
Capacity and Type Code Space Speed Programming Voltages
Four Intel/Micron TE28F800CV-B90 Up to 8 megabytes 21 MHz +5V and +12V

Flash Type (4M x 16) 1 wait state

3.7.3 RAM (Vital Data Processing and Event/Error Logs)
Vital Data: Vital Data: Vital Data: Event/Error Event/Error Event/Error

Type Capacity: Batt. Back-Up Data: Type Data: Capacity Data Batt. Back-Up
o
Fast Static 2 banks of None Low Power 4 banks of >4 hrs. @25 C
RAM 64K x 16 Static Ram 512K x 16
(128K bytes) (256K bytes)
3.7.4 Serial Communications Ports
3.7.4.1 COM1 Port
Type: EIA RS-485 TxD and RxD System ground External terminations
RTS and DCD referenced. required
TxClk and RxClk
CTS
3.7.4.2 COM2 Port
Type: EIA RS-485 TxD and RxD System ground External terminations
RTS and DCD referenced. required
3.7.4.3 COM3 Port
Types: EIA RS-232 or TxD and RxD External signal reference External terminations
RS-423 RTS and DCD pin (remote ground required for RS-423
TxClk and RxClk sensing).
CTS
3.7.4.4 COM4 Port
Type: EIA RS-232 TxD and RxD System ground Transmitter can be
RTS and DCD referenced jumper-disabled
3.7.4.5 COM5 Port (CPU Front Panel to PC)
Type: EIA RS-232 TxD and RxD System ground Wired as Connector type:
referenced DTE DB9 female

3.8 CODE SYSTEM INTERFACE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
3.8.1 Available Code System Applications
ATC/PTS Allen Bradley PF1 US&S GENISYS Dual Slave

US&S GENISYS ARES US&S GENISYS Dual Ind. Slave
Harmon MCS-1 GRS Datatrain II
WB&S S2 GRS Datatrain VIII
3.8.2 Microprocessor and Associated Memory
Microprocessor Microprocessor Executive/Application Executive/Application

Type Operation EPROMs Quantity EPROMs Capacity RAM
Motorola 16-bit, 10 MHz 2 Executive 64K bytes per chip Qty: 2
Clock
MC68010 1 or 2 Application Capacity:
64KB x 8 bit bytes
3.8.3 Serial Communications Ports
Slave Serial I/O Port
EIA RS-423 Synchronous or Baud rates: 150 to Modes: Half or full duplex
asynchronous operation 19,200 BPS
(RS-232/RS-422
compatible)
Master Serial I/O Port
EIA RS-423 Asynchronous operation Baud rates: 150 to Modes: Half or full duplex
19,200 BPS
(RS-232 compatible)
Front Panel PC Port
EIA RS-232 Asynchronous Baud rates: Modes: Port Type:

operation
150 to 19,200 BPS Half or full duplex DB9

3.9 SYSTEM CARDFILE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
Total Upper PCB Remote

Cardfile PCB PCB Slot Bus Interface Power Supply
Mounting Mounting Slots Addressing Connectors Connector
Std. 19” rack, Eurocard 19 Via jumpers in 96-pin male 8-way screw lock
Shelf or wall connector housings discrete wire conn.

3.10 MISCELLANEOUS PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
3.10.1 VCOR Relay
Coil Resist. Pickup Pickup System

Type Contacts (Ohms) Amps DC Volts Voltage
US&S PN-150B 6FB 400 0.0132 5.3 10

N322500-701
3.10.2 Power-Off Relay
Pickup
Voltage Contact Type Contact Rating Unit Mounting
110 to 120V ac SPDT (1 Form C) 10 A Std. rack via DIN rail
3.10.3 Isolation Module
Output Output
US&S Part Input Voltage Voltage Current Unit
No. Source Rating Rating Breakdown Mounting
N17001101 12V (nom.) 12V* 0.4A 2000V rms to Std. rack via
battery and ground DIN rail
N17001102 12V (nom.) 50V 0.13A 2000V rms to Std. rack via
N17001103 12V (nom.) 24V -- 2000V rms to Std. rack via
3.10.4 Non-Vital Serial Link Isolator Unit
Operating Serial Link

US&S Part No. Power Input Interfaces
All applications except ATCS MCP and 9.5 to 16.5V dc 25-Pin “D”
ARES.
+12V dc (nom.)
Part no. N16901101
3.10.5 Serial Communications Adapter Panel
Comm. Power EIA Level Converted Current Loop

Input Signal Input Signal Cable
9.5 to 16.5V dc RS-232/RS-423 20 ma 5,000 ft. (max.)
@200 ma, compatible current (10,000 ft. total cable path),
+12V dc (nom.) loop 30/Ωmile total resistance

3.11 ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range

System Cardfile Vibration (All Units) Humidity Limit
o o
1.0g rms, 0.2” displacement, -40 C to +70 C 95% non-condensing
5-1000 Hz


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UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL

Integrated Vital Interlocking, Coded Track

Page Number Revision Date

1. GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 R.A.I.L. Team and Technical Support..................................................................................................... 1-1

2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION...................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General Application and Functions ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Basic Hardware/Software Elements ........................................................................................................ 2-2

2.3 Microlok II Applications........................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.4 Overview of Operating Software and Software Handling................................................................... 2-14

2.5 System Cardfile Description ................................................................................................................... 2-15

2.6 Microlok II Auxiliary Equipment Descriptions .................................................................................... 2-45

3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 System Operating Power .......................................................................................................................... 3-1

SM-6800A Rev. 2.5 September 2000 i

3.2.1 Power Characteristics......................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4 OS Track Circuit Communications ......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.5 Coded Track Circuit Communications.................................................................................................... 3-5

3.6 Cab Signal Generation.............................................................................................................................. 3-7

3.7 CPU Printed circuit board........................................................................................................................ 3-8

3.8 Code System Interface Printed Circuit Board ...................................................................................... 3-10

3.9 System Cardfile Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................ 3-11

3.10 Miscellaneous Peripheral Equipment ............................................................................................... 3-12

3.11 Environmental .................................................................................................................................... 3-13

ii September 2000 SM-6800A Rev. 2.5

This manual provides the following information on the Microlok II system:

• System-level application and operational descriptions

Related manuals covering the Microlok II system include:

• SM-6800B - Microlok II System Hardware Installation Manual

Other manuals that provide information on related systems include:

• SM-6700A – GENISYS-2000 Multi-Purpose Non-vital Control/Communications

• SM-6470B - MicroTrax Coded Track Circuit/End-of-Siding Controller/Cab Signal

• SM-6700B - GENISYS-2000 Multi-Purpose Non-vital Control/Communications System

1.1 R.A.I.L. TEAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SM-6800A Rev. 2.5 September 2000 1-1

1-2 September 2000 SM-6800A Rev. 2.5

2.1 GENERAL APPLICATION AND FUNCTIONS

• Switch machine control and switch point position monitoring

• Switch lock position monitoring

• Through-the-rails communications to adjacent wayside control systems

• Monitoring of interlocking OS track circuits

• Cab signal carrier/code generation

• Line wire communications interface

• Non-vital controller logic

• Non-vital (code line) communications to remote office

SM-6800A Rev. 2.5 September 2000 2-1

2.2 BASIC HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ELEMENTS

2.2.1 System Cardfile

• Executive and application logic for vital interlocking functions.

• Executive and application logic for non-vital control/communication functions.

• Non-vital serial I/O channels for non-vital code line communications.

• On-unit local control panel.

2.2.2 Vital Cut-Off Relay

Provides CPU-controlled switching of battery power to vital output circuits.

2.2.3 Commercial Power Monitoring

A power-off relay provides a non-vital indication of commercial power failure to the

2.2.4 Coded Track Circuit and Cab Signal Interfaces

• Interface panels for cab signal outputs at various carrier frequencies.

2-2 September 2000 SM-6800A Rev. 2.5