INTRODUCTION TO THE HXP-3

HIGHWAY CROSSING PREDICTOR

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DETECTING A TRAIN

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When the requested warning time equals the warning time, the unit is
calculating it will start the crossing
ENTERED ACTUAL
= = START CROSSING
30 SECONDS 30 SECONDS

30 seconds to crossing

max

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 HXP-3

• The HXP is capable of providing constant

warning times for varying train speeds
• They are used in high motorist areas on
tracks where the train speeds will vary

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The HXP is broken into two main parts
The motion detection section
And the island section

Motion detector Island

TRM RSI
RYD
CPU

The motion detection section AND THE ISLAND

includes: INCLUDES: 15
The TRM(TRANSMITTER RECEIVER MODULE) is
responsible for transmitting and receiving the 0 -1000Hz
detecting frequency

It also amplifies and filters that signal before it is sent to the

rail.

This signal level is called the RX level

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The RYD (RELAY DRIVE MODULE) is responsible for supplying 12
volts to the MDR terminals which in turn drive the XR

It does this only after the computer says it it safe to do so.

The RYD also filters the B12 and N12 coming into the box and converts
it to 5 VDC for the other modules

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The CPU(CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT) is the caretaker of the entire
system, It watches for signal level changes(trains)

It also looks for any entries you might make to the keypad

As well as interpreting the changes that occur on the terminal posts

The CPU processes all IO for the HXP

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The RSI(RANDOM SIGNATURE ISLAND) makes up the entire island
section and is responsible for generating, amplifying, transmitting and
receiving the island frequency to and from the rails

It does this on the same set of leads that the TRM uses

The island is responsible for detecting trains on the road crossing

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 SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES

The AXD (AUXILIARY DRIVE)

module is needed when this unit will be
controlling adjacent crossings with
AX1,2,or 3, or if this unit will be
providing a traffic interconnection

These can be set up using the

programming features of the HXP

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 SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES

The TLM (TRANSFER LOGIC

MODULE is found in normal/standby
units.

It monitor both the normal and standby

modules for failures

If a failure occurs, the module transfers

power and connections to the other set
of modules
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The HXP-3 is programmable
using the IDK
(INFORMATION DISPLAY
AND KEYPAD)

Almost all of the setup is done

from here

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The HXP has many input and output terminals:
Input terminals include:
MS - Master slave
R1 & R2 - Receiver
CWE - Constant warning enable
B12 & N12
AUX - Auxiliary input

1 3 5 8 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 28 31 33 35

RS485+ MS-1 R1-1 R2-1 ISL+ CWE1+ CWE2+ B12 AUX+ ISL2+ MDR+ R1-2 R2-2 AX1+ AX2+ AX3+
2 4 6 9 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 29 32 34 36

RS485- MS-2 T1-1 T2-1 ISL1- CWE1- CWE2- N12 AUX- ISL2- MDR- T1-2 T2-2 AX1- AX2- AX3-
7 10 27 30
HXP-3
TC1-1 TC2-1 TC1-2 TC2-2
ON
TRACK 1 DISABLE OFF TRACK 2 DISABLE

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The HXP has many input and output terminals:
output terminals include:
T1 and T2 - Transmitter
ISL - Island
MDR - Motion detect relay drive
AX - Auxiliary drives

1 3 5 8 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 28 31 33 35

RS485+ MS-1 R1-1 R2-1 ISL+ CWE1+ CWE2+ B12 AUX+ ISL2+ MDR+ R1-2 R2-2 AX1+ AX2+ AX3+
2 4 6 9 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 29 32 34 36

RS485- MS-2 T1-1 T2-1 ISL1- CWE1- CWE2- N12 AUX- ISL2- MDR- T1-2 T2-2 AX1- AX2- AX3-
7 10 27 30
HXP-3
TC1-1 TC2-1 TC1-2 TC2-2
ON
TRACK 1 DISABLE OFF TRACK 2 DISABLE

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 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
The HXP is applied to the rails The transmitter leads must be
over four wires R1,T1,R2 and on the short or bungalow side
T2.Usually solid No 6 wire. of the crossing

Receiver Transmitter

HXP

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 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
The HXP is a constant current This is how we can detect a
device. When the train is change in voltage or RX
shunting on top of the leads. level.
There is the same current coming
out of the box as when no train is
present.

Receiver Transmitter

HXP

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 TYPICAL INSTALLATION
When the train comes inbound
the RX will decrease while the
current remains the same 100
RX
The phase will increase
slightly 69
60
phase

Receiver Transmitter

HXP

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE HCA-1
HIGHWAY CROSSING ANALYZER

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 HCA-1

- The HCA-1 is a non-vital, general purpose event recorder

- It is capable of monitoring 14 digital inputs and 4 analog inputs
- It also includes 7 programmable outputs to drive relays or light
a lamp

The HCA-1 can be broken into three areas:

CPU Module
Input/Output Module
Chassis

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The CPU houses the Executive and Site
Specific software

SITE
SPECIFIC EXECUTIVE
SOFTWARE BATTERY BACKUP
SOFTWARE

As well as modem
switches, battery
SWITCH 1
and configuration
switches
SWITCH 2

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The CPU also houses the indicator L.E.D.’s

When lit, indicates an energized or active status

Can indicate when an alarm is occurring and

modem statuses
HEARTBEAT INDICATES
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM FUNCTIONAL

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The CPU also houses the Modem connection port, modem power
receptacle and printer/terminal port
Modem draws from B12, N12 connections in case of power off

MODEM PORT PRINTER/TERMINAL PORT POWER RECEPTACLE

LAPTOP
MODEM

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The I/O module is responsible for sensing status changes
on all 14 digital inputs (0 - 3VDC “off”
6 - 36 VDC “on”)

It also senses the four analog inputs

Outputs are programmable and can conduct up to

100Ma #7 up to 3A

Inputs are electrically isolated from operating

battery
ANALOG INPUTS DIGITAL INPUTS OUTPUTS

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