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The {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|compressed air brake system}} can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab of a motorized vehicle}}. | The {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|compressed air brake system}} can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the {{pll|Rail Vehicle Types|cab of a motorized vehicle}}. | ||
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{{pll|Air Brake System Overview|Main reservoir}} pressure should always be at, or near, 8 bar, and it is automatically refilled by the {{pll|Compressor|compressor}}. | |||
{{pll|Air Brake System Overview|Brake pipe}} operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when it is fully released. Brake pipe pressure is usually represented by a black or white needle on the brake pipe gauge. | <!--T:3--> | ||
{{pll|Air Brake System Overview|Brake pipe}} operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when it is fully released. Brake pipe pressure is usually represented by a black or white needle on the brake pipe gauge, and its pressure is controlled by the {{pll|Train Brake|train brake}} control device. | |||
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{{pll|Air Brake System Overview|Brake cylinder}} pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force {{pll|Brake Shoes|applied to the wheels}}. Brake cylinder pressure is usually represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge. | {{pll|Air Brake System Overview|Brake cylinder}} pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force {{pll|Brake Shoes|applied to the wheels}}. Brake cylinder pressure is usually represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge. | ||
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Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation. | Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation. | ||
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For better brake cylinder reading visibility, there is a Brake Cylinder LED Bar {{pll|Gadget Installation|gadget}}, which can be bought in one of the {{pll|Shops|shops}}. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 17 March 2025
The compressed air brake system can be monitored via brake gauges, typically located in the cab of a motorized vehicle.
Main reservoir pressure should always be at, or near, 8 bar, and it is automatically refilled by the compressor.
Brake pipe operating pressures are between 3.5 bar when the brake is fully applied and 5 bar when it is fully released. Brake pipe pressure is usually represented by a black or white needle on the brake pipe gauge, and its pressure is controlled by the train brake control device.
Brake cylinder pressure goes between 0 and 3.75 bar and represents the actual braking force applied to the wheels. Brake cylinder pressure is usually represented by a red needle on the brake pipe gauge.
Since gauges display pressures relative to the atmospheric pressure, the actual absolute pressures are approximately 1 bar higher than what's indicated on the gauge and used in technical documentation.
For better brake cylinder reading visibility, there is a Brake Cylinder LED Bar gadget, which can be bought in one of the shops.