Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install and test computer based interlocking equipment
- OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel.
- The extent of the installation is determined from job specifications, drawings and regulatory requirements
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to install the computer based interlocking equipment are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements.
- Install interlocking computers and computer data and communication link equipment.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Cubicles, computer housings and associated equipment are installed in accordance with specifications and work orders.
- Computer data link equipment is installed in accordance with specifications and work orders
- Modems and associated equipment is installed in accordance with specifications and work orders.
- Cables are installed and connections/terminations made, including plug couplers, in accordance with specifications and work orders.
- Installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Install trackside interfaces
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Trackside function modules and interface equipment is installed in accordance with specifications and work orders.
- Cables are installed and connections/terminations made in accordance with specifications and work orders.
- Power supply is checked, adjusted and confirmed as being within specifications.
- Load required for testing is connected and confirmed in accordance with specifications
- Interface equipment is powered up in the correct sequence using correct fuse type and rating in preparation for testing.
- Installation is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
- Conduct pre-commissioning power-up checks
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- All cards are checked for correct position and seating and all vital I/O connections isolated.
- Correct firmware module installation is confirmed in accordance with specifications
- Voltage level and polarities are confirmed through energising power supplies 'off load'.
- Computer based interlocking equipment is energised and all message indications are checked as in compliance with specifications.
- 'On load' voltage levels are checked for compliance with specification.
- Test computer based interlocking equipment operations
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Message generator is connected in accordance with testing procedures.
- Test sequences are run in accordance with testing procedures to confirm that equipment is installed correctly and to test all equipment functions.
- Test results are monitored, measured and recorded to confirm all operations are with specification.
- Document installation and testing completion work
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Any non-compliance operation or equipment are identified and corrective action recorded.
- Corrective action is implemented to rectify installation defects or replace faulty equipment.
- Operational integrity of the system is confirmed and recorded in accordance with TFM analysis sheets and checklists.
- All work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified in accordance with established procedures.