A-820-J-008-A NFORCE Troubleshooting Matrix

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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: NFORCE TROUBLESHOOTING MATRIX
NREE DWG #: A-820-J-008-A

REVISIONS
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Revision Date Description of Revision Revision By
Letter Revised
A 25FEB2013 Initial release using NFORCE Alarms RSB/SJM
and Messages v11
DWG #A-820-J-008-A NFORCE TROUBLESHOOTING MATRIX 25FEB2013
1.0 NFORCE Troubleshooting Guide Purpose

This document provides a summary of NFORCE faults and messages that can be encountered and bundles summary
information and recommended courses of action along with detail specific to each fault. The table is organized in
alphabetical order with respect to the NFORCE fault message wording.
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2.0 NFORCE Troubleshooting Matrix
Alarm Alarm Locomotive

Visible fault NFORCE Fault Message Details Maintenance Action Operator action
Type Interval Component
This message is set when the NFORCE senses Verify that the
that the throttle has been moved from the idle Verify that the Engine Run Switch is in the Engine Run Switch
No load Display Continuous Train lines 6T HIGH WHILE 16T LOW
position while the 16T (ER) remains low. "ON" position is in the "ON"
During the condition loading is prevented. position
This alarm is set if the 6T trainline is high and
Verify that the Aux
the Aux Gen FLD breaker is down. The
Verify that the Aux Gen FLD Breaker is in the Gen FLD Breaker
No load Display Continuous Train lines AG FLD BKR OPEN NO LOAD NFORCE will not pick up the GFC contactor if
"CLOSE" position is in the "CLOSE"
the breaker is open, which will prevent the
position
locomotive from loading.
Compressor temperature is monitored by a
Verify condition of
Engine Shut Air AIR COMPRESSOR 1 temperature switch, if compressor is too hot
Display Continuous Verify condition of Air Compressor cooling Air Compressor
Down Compressor OVERTEMP this switch trips high and a fault is posted. An
cooling
‘AIR COMPRESSOR FAULT’ is also posted.
If the current monitored by CTA rises above
200 amps the NFORCE will drop
CC1/CC2/CC3, and pick up MV-CC. The
NFORCE will then try to reactivate the air
compressor as described above up to two
additional times. If the current is still above
200 amps on the third attempt the NFORCE
will drop the CC1/CC2/CC3 contactors, set an
undertake a restart
AIR COMPRESSOR FAULT alarm, ring the
procedure. If
2 seconds on Air alarm bell for 2 seconds on and off, disable the
No load Alarm bell AIR COMPRESSOR 2 FAULT Verify condition of Air Compressor Motor unsuccessful, call
and off, Compressor traction motor choppers, and flashes the AUX
maintenance
PWR Fault indicator. This alarm can only be
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cleared by shutting down the engines. This
fault will be set if a compressor contactor faults
(CC1, CC2, and CC3). This fault is also set
during COMPRESSOR MOTOR OVERLOAD
and COMPRESSOR MOTOR UNDERLOAD
conditions. Once set the alarm bell will ring 2
seconds on and off and flash the AUX PWR
fault indicator.
undertake a restart
Compressor temperature is monitored by
procedure. If
Engine Shut Air AIR COMPRESSOR 2 temperature switch, if compressor is too hot
Verify condition of Air Compressor cooling unsuccessful, call
Down Compressor OVERTEMP this switch trips high and a fault is posted. An
maintenance
‘AIR COMPRESSOR FAULT’ is also posted.
helpdesk
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If the current monitored by CTA rises above
200 amps the NFORCE will drop
CC1/CC2/CC3, and pick up MV-CC. The
NFORCE will then try to reactivate the air
compressor as described above up to two
additional times. If the current is still above
200 amps on the third attempt the NFORCE
2 seconds on will drop the CC1/CC2/CC3 contactors, set an
undertake a restart
and off and AIR COMPRESSOR FAULT alarm, ring the
procedure. If
flash the Air alarm bell for 2 seconds on and off, disable the
No load Alarm bell AIR COMPRESSOR FAULT Verify condition of Air Compressor Motor unsuccessful, call
AUX PWR Compressor traction motor choppers, and flashes the AUX
maintenance
fault PWR Fault indicator. This alarm can only be
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indicator. cleared by shutting down the engines. This
fault will be set if a compressor contactor faults
(CC1, CC2, and CC3). This fault is also set
during COMPRESSOR MOTOR OVERLOAD
and COMPRESSOR MOTOR UNDERLOAD
conditions. Once set the alarm bell will ring 2
seconds on and off and flash the AUX PWR
fault indicator.
Check MU cables,
check trailing
If another locomotive in the consist activates locomotives for
Bell ringing Check for possible issues with trailing
Alarm bell Continuous Train lines ALARM NOT THIS LOCO the Attendant Call and Alarm MU line (2T), faults. If not fault
only locomotives
this alarm is set. located in trailing
locos, remove MU
cables & check
When the NFORCE detects the temperature undertake a restart
Verify that sensor cable is connected, if yes
sensor signal is less than 4mA an AIR TEMP procedure. If
Limited Sensor - possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
Display Continuous AMB AIR TEMP FAILED FAILED alarm is set. If this sensor fails the unsuccessful, call
loading Temperature locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
NFORCE sets ambient air temperature to maintenance
connected to sensor.
110°F. helpdesk
undertake a restart
When the NFORCE detects the signal from the procedure. If
Limited Sensor - possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
Display Continuous AMBIENT AIR TEMP FAIL temperature sensor is less than 4mA an unsuccessful, call
loading Temperature locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
AMBIENT AIR TEMP FAIL alarm is set. maintenance
helpdesk
Throttle to 2 Notch
The Battery Voltage is higher than 80 VDC.
Sensor - and check if battery
Display Continuous BAT OVER VOLTAGE The normal operating range for the battery is Verify condition of Aux Gen and VR control
Current voltage increases
70–76 VDC.
above 70VDC
If the NFORCE monitors the battery voltage
below 69 volts while the engines are running
Throttle to 2 Notch
for 15 seconds a BATTERY NO CHARGE
No battery Sensor - and check if battery
Display Continuous BATTERY NO CHARGE alarm is set. The NFORCE will turn on the Verify condition of Aux Gen and VR control
charging Current voltage increases
AUX PWR Fault indicator. This alarm is
above 70VDC
cleared when the battery voltage is above 70
volts.
If the NFORCE monitors the battery voltage
below 50 volts a BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO Throttle to 2 Notch
Sensor - LOW alarm is set. Any operating gen set will and check if battery
No load Display Continuous BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW Verify condition of Aux Gen and VR control
Current be shutdown and engine starting will be voltage increases
inhibited. This alarm is cleared when the above 70VDC
battery voltage is above 55 volts.
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Sensor - When the NFORCE detects the signal from the check BC pressure
possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
Display Continuous Brake BC PRESSURE SENSOR FAIL pressure sensor is less than 4mA a BC if unsuccessful call
locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
Pressure PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED alarm is set. helpdesk
When the NFORCE detects that the signal from
Sensor - possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
HVAC failure Display Continuous CABIN TEMP SENSOR FAIL the Cabin Temperature sensor is less than 4 mA Call helpdesk
Temperature locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
this alarm is set.
At Idle, on the chopper position indicated by
Verify that Chopper cable is connected, if yes
'#', the NFORCE checks for an approximately
Limited possible bad Chopper or NFORCE Board.
Display Continuous Chopper CHOPPER # ACT FAILED input signal from the current transducers of 4 Call helpdesk
loading Check locomotive to verify which NFORCE
mA. If a current transducer indicates less than
board is connected to sensor.
3.7 mA, one of these alarm is set.
If a Traction Motor Chopper, on the chopper
position indicated by '#', turns on its’ “Fatal
possible bad Chopper or NFORCE Board.
No load Alarm bell 5 seconds. Chopper CHOPPER # FAULT Fault” indicator the NFORCE will set one of Call helpdesk
Check locomotive to verify which NFORCE
these alarms. When this alarm is set the
NFORCE will ring the alarm bell for 5 seconds.
When the NFORCE has applied a 5% control
duty cycle or greater to a chopper, on the
No load Display Continuous Chopper CHOPPER # NOT RESPONDING chopper position indicated by '#', and the output Call helpdesk
excitation is monitored to be less than 25 amps
after 5 seconds one of these alarms is set.
When the choppers are shut down and there is
no DC power supplied to the Traction Motors,
the NFORCE checks for near zero voltage on
No load Display Continuous Chopper CHOPPER # VOLTS FAILED voltage signals supplied by the chopper, on the Call helpdesk
chopper position indicated by '#',. If signal
indicates more than 10 volts or less than -5
volts, one of these alarm is set.
If an open traction motor alarm occurs three Inspect traction motor circuit to determine if
times on the same traction motor within five the fault is being caused by an open traction
Switch ERS to idle
minutes the Traction Motor Chopper associated motor failure. If the traction motor is in good
Limited CHOPPER DISABLED OPEN & reset then then
Display Continuous Chopper with that traction motor will be disabled and health it is possible that the chopper high
loading TM# return to "run" -
this alarms will be set. This alarm can be reset voltage section could be failed, or the current
check loading again
by placing the Isolate switch in the isolate feedback channel could be intermittent,
position. requiring the chopper to be replaced.
This message is set when engine water
wait until engine
temperature is below 38°C (100°F). The engine
operating
No load Display Continuous Cold engine COLD ENG THR 4 LMT is limited to Notch 4 operation to prevent heavy Message - No action required.
temperature is
loading. This message clears when the engine
reached
water temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F).
Investigate the air compressor oil system to
determine if the air compressor is indeed low
If the NFORCE senses that the CLOPS switch
on oil, and if so resolve the source of the low
is closed for 5 minutes, it sets this alarm to check compressor
Engine Shut Air oil problem (possible leak, overdue
Display Continuous COMPRESSOR LOW OIL PSI indicate that the compressor oil pressure is low. oil level - top up as
Down Compressor maintenance etc.) If the air compressor is not
The NFORCE will also shut down the engine needed
low on oil inspect the low oil pressure switch
when this alarm is set.
and the NFORCE I/O card being used to
monitor the switch for health.
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Confirm that the primary engine in use when
When the NFORCE detects air compressor
the overload occurred is correctly maintaining
motor load current on CTA in excess of 65 A
scheduled RPM per throttle position, if the
for 10 seconds continuously this fault is set. If
primary engine is bogging down it can result in
the NFORCE detects CTA current in excess of
the auxiliary bus system overloading under undertake a restart
120A for 3 seconds continuously this fault is
severe circumstances. If primary engine RPM procedure. If
Engine Shut Air COMPRESSOR MOTOR set. Once this fault is set the air compressor is
Display Continuous is ok (within 2% of target) confirm that the unsuccessful, call
Down Compressor OVERLOAD disabled and removed from the auxiliary bus.
current sensor CTA is reading accurately using maintenance
If excessive current persists once the
a clamp on external sensor for comparison. If helpdesk
compressor is disabled engines will be
there is a large difference between an external
shutdown. Note that once this fault is latched it
clamp and CTA, the CTA sensor or the CPU
will not be cleared until the next manual engine
card reading the sensor may need to be
start attempt.
replaced.
When the NFORCE detects air compressor Check sensor CTA for accurate reporting of
motor load current on CTA less than 15 A for compressor load current, if deemed ok check undertake a restart
10 seconds continuously this fault is set. Once that the air compressor motor is working procedure. If
Engine Shut Air COMPRESSOR MOTOR
Display Continuous this fault is set the air compressor is disabled correctly and is not open circuit. unsuccessful, call
Down Compressor UNDERLOAD
and removed from the auxiliary bus. Note that maintenance
once this fault is latched it will not be cleared helpdesk
until the next manual engine start attempt
Confirm that the primary engine in use when
When the NFORCE detects air compressor
the overload occurred is correctly maintaining
motor load current on CTF in excess of 65 A
scheduled RPM per throttle position, if the
for 10 seconds continuously this fault is set. If
primary engine is bogging down it can result in
the NFORCE detects CTF current in excess of
the auxiliary bus system overloading under undertake a restart
120A for 3 seconds continuously this fault is
severe circumstances. If primary engine RPM procedure. If
Engine Shut Air COMPRESSOR MTR2 set. Once this fault is set the air compressor is
Display Continuous is ok (within 2% of target) confirm that the unsuccessful, call
Down Compressor OVERLOAD disabled and removed from the auxiliary bus.
current sensor CTA is reading accurately using maintenance
If excessive current persists once the
a clamp on external sensor for comparison. If helpdesk
compressor is disabled engines will be
there is a large difference between an external
shutdown. Note that once this fault is latched it
clamp and CTA, the CTA sensor or the CPU
will not be cleared until the next manual engine
card reading the sensor may need to be
start attempt.
replaced.
When the NFORCE detects air compressor Check sensor CTA for accurate reporting of
motor load current on CTA less than 15 A for compressor load current, if deemed ok check undertake a restart
10 seconds continuously this fault is set. Once that the air compressor motor is working procedure. If
Engine Shut Air COMPRESSOR MTR2
Display Continuous this fault is set the air compressor is disabled correctly and is not open circuit. unsuccessful, call
Down Compressor UNDERLOAD
and removed from the auxiliary bus. Note that maintenance
once this fault is latched it will not be cleared helpdesk
until the next manual engine start attempt.
The NFORCE senses the auxiliary contacts on
these contactors. When the NFORCE energizes Using the latest locomotive print verify all
or releases the coil, it checks for the correct connections to the failed contactor. If
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED ACC1 Call helpdesk
feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the everything is verified as good, possible I/O
correct feedback is not received, one of these failure. Run I/O test to conduct live check.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED BF Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED CC1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED DC1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED DC2 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED EBC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FC1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCF1A Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCF1B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCFA Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCFB Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCS Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FCS1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FPC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS1A Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS1B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS2 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS2A Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED FS2B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED GFA Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED GFC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED GFD Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED LSC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED M1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED MB Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED MB1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED MB-B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED MB-M Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED MS Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED NHC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED P1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED RV1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED RV-F Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED RVF1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED RV-R Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED RVR3 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED S13 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SB Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SB1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SB2 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SCC1 Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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alarms is set.
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SF Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED SPC Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor CONTACTOR FAILED STA Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
If the main B1 CPU loses CAN bus
communication via the backplane card with any
particular supporting card (IO, TMD, DBM,
PS, CPU or NCOMPASS) the appropriate
NFORCE BOARD FAULT alarm is set. This could be Possible NFORCE board failure, replace
No load Display Continuous CPU BOARD 2 FAULT Call helpdesk
Board Fault the result of the particular faulted card being board.
damaged, the backplane connection being
damaged or in the case of many BOARD
FAULT alarms simultaneously, the B1 master
application CPU may be damaged.
This alarm is set after three successive engine
Attempt manual
starts where the cranking voltage dropped
engine start, if
No AESS Display Continuous Start CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW below 30 volts. This alarm clears after an Verify condition of locomotive batteries.
unsuccessful call
engine start where the cranking voltage stays
helpdesk
above 30 volts.
This message is set when the DB Cutout switch
on the engine control panel is in the CUTOUT
position, and the DB Handle is advanced past
Message - No
No DB Display Continuous DB DB CUT OUT the off position. When the Dynamic Brake Message - No action required.
action required.
Cutout switch is in the CUTOUT position, the
NFORCE will not pick up the B contactor and
will not provide DB.
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Confirm that TM field and armature
connections are per the locomotive wiring
schematic, in the event that a traction motor
The NFORCE monitors main generator voltage
armature and field are swapped in DB the
during DB. If it exceeds the DB field voltage
armature will self excite and can cause
limit of 80 volts the NFORCE sets this alarm,
No load in DB Display Continuous DB DB MOTOR FLD OVER EXCITE uncontrolled loading while in DB. If all Call helpdesk
and sets loading output to zero. This alarm
connections are ok, verify the accuracy of the
automatically clears when the locomotive is put
voltage sensor reading while in notch 8 DB
back into Power mode.
stall test, replace the voltage sensor or possibly
the CPU board monitoring the voltage sensor if
not reading correctly.
Multiple dynamic brake related systems can set
the DB WARNING fault, check the NFORCE
fault log for other DB related faults in close
proximity to the DB WARNING (such as
The NFORCE sets this alarm in conjunction GRID OVERCURRENT etc) and investigate
with any braking alarm. The NFORCE will the cause of those faults further.
No load in DB Display Continuous DB DB WARNING then drive the Dynamic Brake Warning MU Call helpdesk
line (20T) and sets chopper duty cycle to zero
for as long as the alarm(s) are present.
Check MU cables, check trailing locomotives

This message is set when another locomotive Message - No
Display Continuous DB DB WARNING NOT THIS LOCO for faults. If not fault located in trailing locos,
activated the DB Warning MU line (20T). action required.
remove MU cables & check
No load Display Continuous DBM BOARD COMM FAULT Call helpdesk
Inspect the overtemp switches in the rectifier
If the DC Rectifier over temperature signal
assemblies in both gensets and the input
from the rectifier is off, the NFORCE will set a
channel to the NFORCE for health, if all
No load Alarm bell 5 seconds. DC Rectifier DC RECTIFIER OVERTEMP DC RECTIFIER OVERTEMP alarm, ring the Call helpdesk
circuits determined to be ok inspect rectifier
alarm bell for 5 seconds, idle the engines, and
power modules further for signs of damage and
turn on the AUX PWR Fault indicator.
possible need for replacement
If a current loop input signal exceeds 21.5mA

the channel will protect itself from short undertake a restart
circuits by disabling itself and posting the fault Possible faulty sensor or sensor wiring, inspect procedure. If
NFORCE
Display DSP IDRV # OVERCURRENT DSP IDRV # OVERCURRENT where # is the sensor installation, if all ok possible NFORCE unsuccessful, call
Board Fault
current loop input channel affected. After a 5 CPU board failure, replace board maintenance
second period, the channel will attempt to re- helpdesk
establish the input circuit.
Limited If the Engine Filter switch (EFS) is closed, the

Display Continuous EFS EFS THROTTLE 6 LIMIT check engine air filters Call helpdesk
loading NFORCE sets this alarm (610 mm or 24” H2O
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of vacuum). The NFORCE limits the engine to
Notch 6 operation.
This alarm is set if the engine has been shut
down for a reason that the NFORCE is unable undertake a restart
inspect fuel filtration system, fuel level, engine
to determine. This will occur when the engine procedure. If
Engine Shut ENG 1 UNEXPECTED protection devices, engine specific ECMs (if
Display Continuous Engine 1 RPM drops below minimum running levels unsuccessful, call
Down SHUTDOWN equipped), consult engine OEM maintenance
while the FPCR and NFORCE Start/Run maintenance
instructions
outputs are high. This alarm will clear once the helpdesk
engine has successfully started.
instructions
instructions
If the NFORCE monitors the engine oil
temperature above 110°C a ENG HOT OIL
Limited inspect lube oil system including temperature
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE OIL OVERTEMP alarm is set, and the throttle will be restricted to Call helpdesk
loading sensor and connection to the NFORCE system
notch 6 until the engine oil temperature drops
to a safe level
This message is displayed while the NFORCE
Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE IN IDLE LIMIT has placed the locomotive engine in idle Message - No action required.
action required.
limiting mode.
If the NFORCE monitors the engine oil

pressure below the values shown in the table inspect lube oil system including oil pressure Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW
below an ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW sensor and connection to the NFORCE system action required.
alarm is set
If the NFORCE monitors the signal from the
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor to be less than inspect oil temperature sensor and connection Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE OIL TEMP FAILED
4mA this alarm is set. If this sensor fails the to the NFORCE action required.
NFORCE instructs the engine to Idle.
Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE STARTING has activated a 20 second warning before Message - No action required.
action required.
restarting the locomotive engine.
Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN has activated a 20 second warning before Message - No action required.
action required.
shutting down the locomotive engine.
This alarm is set if an engine shutdown has
been requested from the throttle handle on the
control stand. This is detected by observing that
Engine Shut the 3T MU line is high while the 15T, 12T, and Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE STOP BY THROTTLE Message - No action required.
Down 7T MU lines remain low for a period of at least action required.
1 second. This alarm clears once the throttle
control handle is moved back to Idle, and the
FPCR has been dropped by pressing the EFCO
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button.

undertake a restart
down for a reason that the NFORCE is unable inspect fuel filtration system, fuel level, engine
procedure. If
Engine Shut ENG UNEXPECTED to determine. This will occur when the NVR protection devices, engine specific ECMs (if
Display Continuous Engine unsuccessful, call
Down SHUTDOWN (No Voltage Relay) drops low while the FPCR equipped), consult engine OEM maintenance
maintenance
input is high. This alarm will clear once the instructions
helpdesk
The ENG RUN switch (ER) is down. The Close the engine
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup ENGINE RUN SWITCH DOWN engine will not be allowed above Idle and will Close the engine run switch if loading desired run switch if
not load. loading desired
This message is set if the NFORCE senses that
Engine Shut protection devices, engine specific ECMs (if Message - No
Display Continuous Engine ENGINE SHUT DOWN BY FPCR the FPCR goes low while the engines are
Down equipped), consult engine OEM maintenance action required.
running.
instructions
If 10 psi of Independent Pressure has been
applied, as detected by the Brake Cylinder
Extended DB Message - No
Display Continuous DB EX RANGE DISABLED BY IPS Pressure Sensor. The extended range (DC) Message - No action required.
disabled action required.
contactors will not pick up, and this alarm is
set.
If the average phase current for any operational
Inspect NFORCE fault download data to undertake a restart
gen set exceeds 1750A for 2 seconds
isolate source of excessive current (traction, procedure. If
Engine Shut continuously or 1950A for 200 milliseconds the
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Generator 1 EXCESSIVE PHASE I GS1 DB or auxiliary systems) then proceed to unsuccessful, call
Down NFORCE will set an EXCESSIVE PHASE I
inspect suspect equipment in detail for maintenance
‘#’ where ‘#’ is the failing gen set and shut
problems helpdesk
down the offending gen set.
problems helpdesk
problems helpdesk
If the NFORCE monitors the signal from the
Zero Fuel Inspect the current loop signal from the master Message - No
Display Continuous Fuel Gauge FUEL SENSOR FAILED Fuel Level Sensor (NGAUGE) to be less than
Level NGAUGE display to the NFORCE module action required.
4mA this alarm is set.
The NFORCE sets this alarm to indicate that
the filter vacuum switch (FVS) is closed due to Inspect the engine air filter and/or the filter
No load Display Continuous FVS FVS ACTIVE Call helpdesk
a plugged engine air filter (356 mm or 14” H2O vacuum switch
of vacuum).
This message is set when the NFORCE senses
Verify that the Gen
that the throttle has been moved from the idle
Verify that the Gen Fld Switch is in the "ON" Fld Switch is in the
No load Alarm bell Continuous LOCO Setup GEN FIELD SWITCH DOWN position causing some of the governor
position if loading is desired "ON" position if
solenoids to pickup while the 6T (MR) remains
loading is desired
low. During the condition loading is prevented.
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If the Cummins Control system turns on the
“FAULT” output the NFORCE will set one of
these alarms. While this alarm is active the
No load Alarm bell 5 seconds. Genset GEN SET # FAULT Refer to Cummins Maintenance Instructions Call helpdesk
NFORCE will not allow the failed GEN SET to
start. When this alarm is set, the NFORCE will
ring the alarm bell for 5 seconds.
If the filter fan circuit breaker on GEN SET ‘#’
trips, the NFORCE sets a GEN SET ‘#’ Message - No
Display Continuous Genset GEN SET # FILTER FAN CB Inspect the filter fan circuit on genset
FILTER FAN CB alarm, where ‘#’ is the GEN action required.
SET of interest.
If the Cummins Control system turns on the
Message - No
Display Continuous Genset GEN SET # MAINTENANCE “MAINT” output the NFORCE will set one of Refer to Cummins Maintenance Instructions
action required.
these alarms.
If the oil level switch on a GEN SET trips, the
NFORCE sets a GEN SET ‘#’ OIL LEVEL Message - No
Display Continuous Genset GEN SET # OIL LEVEL FAULT Refer to Cummins Maintenance Instructions
FAULT, where ‘#’ is the GEN SET with the action required.
tripped switch.
Service engine If the Cummins Control system turns on the
Message - No
lamp Display Continuous Genset GEN SET # SERVICE ENGINE “WARN” output the NFORCE will set a GEN Refer to Cummins Maintenance Instructions
action required.
illuminated SET1 SERV ENG alarm.
If engine 1 fails to start 3 times the NFORCE
Inspect engine #, where '#' is the engine with
will set the GEN SET 1 START FAILURE
Engine start the fault, for fuel restrictions such as plugged
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Genset GEN SET # START FAILURE fault and ring the alarm bell for 5 seconds. Call helpdesk
failure filters or low fuel level, inspect engine 1 starter
Further start attempts are inhibited for 10
health.
minutes.
If the J1939 CAN bus communications between
the NFORCE power supply card and the
Cummins engine ECM is lost for more than 5
seconds while the engine enable ‘key switch’ Inspect genset # engine ECM, NFORCE power
Engine signal to the ECM (EE) is active, the NFORCE supply card and J1939 harnessing, check
GEN SET # J1939 COMM
start/run Display Continuous Genset will post GS # J1939 COMM FAULT, where whether other gensets (if equipped) are also Call helpdesk
FAULT
failure ‘#’ is the engine position affected. The engine experiencing J1939 comm faults or if isolated
will be shut down and disabled. This fault will to this genset
be cleared upon EFCO being pushed and FPCR
dropping out, moving the engine to the
shutdown state.
The NFORCE will set this alarm and shut down
Engine Shut
Display Continuous LOS GOVERNOR SHUTDOWN LOS the engine when the low oil switch (LOS) in Check oil level in governor Reset LOS
Down
the governor has tripped.
This alarm is set if the NFORCE senses the GR
Message - No
Display Continuous Ground Fault GR RESET Reset switch is closed. Activating the GR Reset Message - No action required.
action required.
reverts the fault counters back to three.
Allow the
When the NFORCE senses a Ground Relay NFORCE to
picked up a GR TRIPPED alarm is set. When Perform high voltage ground fault inspection automatically reset
this alarm is set the NFORCE will set the process; visually inspect traction motors; the ground fault for
No load Alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault GR TRIPPED
traction motor current control to zero, nullify megger traction motor and main generator 15 seconds, if still
generator excitation, idle the engine(s), and ring circuits for low resistance to chassis not clear press the
the alarm bell. GR reset button on
the control stand
The DB grid currents are sensed from the grid Return to motoring,
current sensors. If the grid current exceeds the Inspect DB grids for damage or debris that use DB at reduced
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous DB GRID CURRENT EXCEEDED
amp limit for more than 0.5 seconds, this alarm could cause excessive current levels; if fault
is set. The NFORCE will set excitation to zero. returns contact
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This alarm automatically clears when the helpdesk
locomotive returns to Power mode.
This alarm is set if the NFORCE senses the GR

Message - No
Display Continuous Ground Fault GROUND FAULT RESET Reset switch is closed. Activating the GR Reset Message - No action required.
action required.
reverts the fault counters back to three.
When the NFORCE senses a pick-up of
latching Ground Relay (GR) during DB
operation this alarm is set. Within a 1-hour
Return to motoring,
period, the NFORCE automatically resets the Perform high voltage ground fault inspection
use DB at reduced
GR up to four times. If the GR occurs five process; visually inspect traction motors, grids;
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous DB GROUND RELAY BRAKE levels; if fault
times, the NFORCE locks out DB operation by megger traction motor and main generator
returns contact
preventing the pick-up of the GFC and B circuits for low resistance to chassis
helpdesk
contactors in DB – Power operation is not
affected. For related information see the NO
POWER GR LOCK OUT alarm.
When the NFORCE senses a pick up of
latching Ground Relay (GR) during Power
Allow the
operation, this alarm is set. Within a 1-hour
NFORCE to
period, the NFORCE automatically resets the
Perform high voltage ground fault inspection automatically reset
GR up to three times. If the GR occurs four
No load in process; visually inspect traction motors; the ground fault for
Alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault GROUND RELAY POWER times, the NFORCE limits the main generator
motoring megger traction motor and main generator 15 seconds, if still
output voltage. After the GR is reset five times,
circuits for low resistance to chassis not clear press the
the NFORCE locks out Power operation by
GR reset button on
preventing the pick-up of GFC in Power – DB
the control stand
is not affected. For related information see the
NO POWER GR LOCK OUT alarm.
If the Particulate Filter Pressure Switch goes
high due to a clogged filter, RPM on the
Limited Message - No
Display Continuous Genset GS # DPF FILTER CLOGGED affected Genset is reduced by 200 and the fault Inspect DPF filter on affected genset
loading action required.
is posted. The fault can be cleared by returning
to idle.
If the DC Rectifier over temperature signal
from the any generator rectifier is active the
Limited NFORCE will set a GS # RECTIFIER Inspect cooling for rectifier assembly on
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Genset GS # RECTIFIER OVERTEMP Call helpdesk
loading OVERTEMP alarm, ring the alarm bell for 5 affected genset
seconds, shut down the engines, and turn on the
AUX PWR Fault indicator.
If the NFORCE system de-energizes the EE
(key switch) signal for a specific engine the
NFORCE will set a GS ‘#’ RESTART TIMER
ACTIVE message, where ‘#’ is the GEN SET
Engine start Message - No
Display 20 seconds Genset GS # RESTART TIMER ACTIVE that was shutdown. The timer will count down Message - No action required.
failure action required.
for 20 seconds during which time the engine
will not be available for restart. This time
period is to allow the engine ECM to store
operating data to memory.
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If the GEN SET operating as primary (ie.
Carrying the auxiliary bus) experiences an
ENG ‘#’ UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN and
the secondary and/or tertiary engines are
running, the NFORCE will automatically re-
Inspect fuel filtration system, fuel level, engine
assign either the secondary or tertiary engine as
Limited GS # SWAPPED FROM protection devices, engine specific ECMs (if
Display Continuous Genset primary. The selection is based on either total Call helpdesk
loading PRIMARY equipped), consult engine OEM maintenance
engine run hours is run stats are available or by
instructions
using a random selection process. Once the re-
assignment is complete the NFORCE sets a
GEN SET ‘#’ SWAPPED FROM PRIMARY
alarm, where ‘#’ is the GEN SET that was
running as primary and was swapped out.
The NFORCE posts this alarm if the hand
brake is detected as being released at the same
HANDBRAKE OFF NO time as a request to enter load test has been
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup Set Hand Brake Set Hand Brake
LOADTEST made. Loading in load test mode is inhibited
while the hand brake is detected as being
released and this alarm is present.
sustained lack The NFORCE posts this alarm if the hand
of movement brake is detected as being set at the same time Release Hand
Alarm bell Continuous LOCO Setup HANDBRAKE SET WITH LOAD Release Hand Brake
while loading as the generator field command to load signal is Brake
in motoring present with direction set.
If the engine water temperature drops below
50°C (122°F), this message is set. This message
clears when engine water temperature exceeds
high idle 60°C (140°F). The NFORCE runs the engine Message - No
Display Continuous Engine HIGH IDLE LOW WATER TEMP Message - No action required.
engine rpm at Throttle 3 when this message is set. The action required.
High Idle function is disabled for 30 minutes
after engine start-up or if the engine is not in
Idle.
If the engine water temperature exceeds 103°C
(219°F), a 60-second counter begins to count
No load Alarm bell Continuous Engine HOT ENGINE RTN TO IDLE down. If the water temperature remains at this Inspect engine cooling system Call helpdesk
level for more than 60 seconds, the engine
returns to Idle.
If the engine water temperature exceeds 102°C
(215°F) for 2 seconds, this alarm is set, and
Limited
Alarm bell Continuous Engine HOT ENGINE THR 6 LMT excitation is limited to notch 6. When the Inspect engine cooling system Call helpdesk
loading
engine water temperature drops below 97°C
(208°F), this alarm clears.
the Cool relay. When the NFORCE energizes
No HVAC or releases the coil, it checks for the correct
Display Continuous HVAC HVAC RELAY FAILED COOL Inspect HVAC cool relay Call helpdesk
A/C feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the
correct feedback is not received, this alarm is
set.
the Fan relay. When the NFORCE energizes or
releases the coil, it checks for the correct
No HVAC fan Display Continuous HVAC HVAC RELAY FAILED FAN Inspect HVAC fan relay Call helpdesk
feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the
set.
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the Heat relay. When the NFORCE energizes
No HVAC or releases the coil, it checks for the correct
Display Continuous HVAC HVAC RELAY FAILED HEAT Inspect HVAC heat relay Call helpdesk
heat feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the
set.
This alarm is set when the locomotive operator
AESS - Idle Message - No
Display Continuous IDLE PERIOD OVERRIDE has over ridden the 15 minute engine idle Message - No action required.
Limiting action required.
period.
This alarm is set when the NFORCE fails to
Engine start AESS - Idle restart the engine after six attempts. The alarm Inspect components associated with engine
Display Continuous IDLE LIMIT RESTART FAILED Call helpdesk
failure Limiting is cleared after the EFCO switch has been restart (batteries, starters, fuel)
closed.
No load Display Continuous IO BOARD 1 FAULT Call helpdesk
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Once spotter control has been activated the
NFORCE will post this message as an Set isolate/start
Spotter system
Display Continuous LOCO Setup ISOLATE IN RUN TO SPOT instruction to place the isolation switch to the Message - No action required. switch in run
won't initialize
run position to enable the high voltage circuit position
for movement.
Inspect the NFORCE power supply card for
If the NFORCE is not able to communicate correct operation; inspect the 24V supply to the
No load Display Continuous Engine J1939 NETWORK FAULT with any of the engine ECMs on the J1939 link engine ECMs; inspect the J1939 CAN bus Call helpdesk
this fault is posted harness at the NFORCE power supply card in
the MEC and at each engine ECM
Posts message once the Nforce is able to
Message - No
Display Continuous LOCO Setup LAYOVER SYSTEM ACTIVE successfully pick up the LFR relay. Idle Message - No action required.
action required.
limiting is disabled when this message is active.
Posts message if Nforce is unable to pick up the
Layover
layover LFR relay. Also posted if ambient temperature
system won't Display Continuous LAYOVER SYSTEM FAULT Inspect the LFR relay and/or block heaters Call helpdesk
system is below 20ºF and no block heaters have turned
initialize
on for 45 minutes, LFR relay is dropped.
Inspect the load regulator assembly, governor
system, fuel system; confirm electrical load
Limited LOAD REGULATOR BELOW This alarm is set when load regulator is less MGV and MGA as reported by NFORCE is Message - No
Display Continuous Engine
loading 50% than 50 per cent with the GFC energized. accurate when compared to external meters, if action required.
it is lower than meters could cause engine
overloading; check SCR phasing if equipped
Inspect the load regulator assembly, governor
If the NFORCE has detected a load regulator system, fuel system; confirm electrical load
wiper at zero volts this alarm is set. This fault MGV and MGA as reported by NFORCE is
No load Display Continuous Engine LOAD REGULATOR FAULT Call helpdesk
can be caused by an open winding or an open accurate when compared to external meters, if
or grounded wire connected to the winding. it is lower than meters could cause engine
overloading; check SCR phasing if equipped
This message indicates that the Local Control Close Local Control
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup LOCAL BREAKER OFF Close Local Control Breaker
Breaker is off. Breaker
If AC bus voltage is less than 100 VAC while check excitation and voltage regulator on
Limited
Display Continuous Genset LOW AC BUS VOLTAGE the engines are operating for 30 seconds, and genset acting as primary when this fault is Call helpdesk
loading
the NFORCE has not nullified AC excitation posted
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the NFORCE will set this alarm.
The NFORCE continually monitors the

horsepower (HP) output of the main generator.
When the locomotive is operating above 40
Limited Inspect engine in load test notch 8 for expected Message - No
Display Continuous Engine LOW HORSEPOWER KPH(25 MPH) in Notch 8 and if the HP is less
loading power generation action required.
than the required HP with the RC value at
maximum for more than 3 minutes, this alarm
is set to indicate a potential engine problem
This message is set when the NFORCE enters
Low Idle to conserve fuel. This message is
triggered when engine water temperature is
above 65°C (150°F) and ambient temperature is
above 5°C (41°F). This message clears when
low engine LOW IDLE NORMAL WATER engine water temperature drops below 60°C Message - No
Display Continuous Engine Message - No action required.
idle rpm TEMP (140°F) or the ambient temperature drops action required.
below 1°C (34°F). The engine operates at 255
RPM while this message is displayed. Low Idle
is enabled only when the locomotive is not
powering or braking, the Reverser handle is
centered, and the compressor is not running.
If the NFORCE monitor the LVPS current load
monitored by current transducer CTC above 40
amps, and/or battery voltage below 65 volts
while the engines are running a LVPS FAULT Inspect the AC voltage supplied to the LVPS,
No battery
Alarm bell 5 seconds. LVPS LVPS FAULT alarm is set. The NFORCE will ring the alarm if ok and no LVPS output the LVPS may need Call helpdesk
charging
bell for 5 seconds and turn on the AUX PWR to be replaced
Fault indicator. This alarm is cleared when the
current drops below the current limit amps
and/or the battery voltage is above 70 volts.
Inspect the main generator current sensor or
If the maximum current exceeds rated amps for
panel for accuracy, if ok and high current is
No load in Main 2 seconds, this alarm is set. The NFORCE
Alarm bell Continuous MAIN GEN OVER CURRENT real proceed to check the main generator field Call helpdesk
motoring generator drops out excitation for 2 seconds and then
and armature circuits; possible field over
attempts to resume normal operation.
excitation / SCR phasing issue if equipped
If the main generator voltage exceeds rated Inspect the main generator voltage sensor or
voltage for 2 seconds, this alarm is set. When panel for accuracy, if ok and high voltage is
No load in Main
Alarm bell Continuous MAIN GEN OVER VOLTAGE this occurs, the NFORCE drops out excitation. real proceed to check the main generator field Call helpdesk
motoring generator
After 2 seconds, the NFORCE attempts to and armature circuits; possible field over
resume normal operation excitation / SCR phasing issue if equipped
Inspect the main generator field current sensor
If the main generator field current exceeds 108
for accuracy, if ok and high current is real
No load in Main amps for 0.5 seconds, this alarm is set. The
Alarm bell Continuous MAIN GF OVER CURRENT proceed to check the main generator field and Call helpdesk
motoring generator NFORCE drops out the GFC for 2 seconds and
armature circuits; possible field over excitation
then attempts normal operation again.
/ SCR phasing issue if equipped
This alarm is set if Main Generator voltage
No load in Main exceeds 100 volts and current is less than 100 Inspect the connections to the generator from
Alarm bell Continuous MG OPEN CIRCUIT Call helpdesk
motoring generator amps while in load test. This alarm drops out the load box
the GFC to prevent loading
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The NFORCE measures the traction motor
current from each traction motor. If this current
exceeds 1200 amps (D77) or 660A (GE761) for
14 seconds, this alarm is set and the wheel slip
Confirm air brakes
sustained lack illuminates. High current has been applied to
Inspect traction motors for signs of thermal are released and
of movement Traction the traction motors with no speed input. If the
Alarm bell Continuous MOTOR STALL damage to the commutator and brush that there are no
while loading motors average speed is greater than 0.05 KPH, or the
assemblies impediments to
in motoring traction motor current drops below 100 amps,
movement
this alarm clears. Note that this alarm does not
protect the traction motors; it only indicates the
traction motors are abused by a high current or
no speed condition.
main reservoir
safety vent
tripping or sensor - main When the NFORCE detects the signal from a
possible lack Display Continuous reservoir MR PRESSURE SENSOR 2 FAIL pressure sensor is less than 4mA a MR Call helpdesk
of main pressure PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED alarm is set.
reservoir air
building
main reservoir
safety vent
tripping or sensor - main When the NFORCE detects the signal from a
possible lack Display Continuous reservoir MR PRESSURE SENSOR FAIL pressure sensor is less than 4mA a MR Call helpdesk
of main pressure PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED alarm is set.
reservoir air
building
This alarm is set if these MU lines command Try another MU
both Power and Braking at the same time. If cable if available;
Verify MU cable and Control Stand control for
No load Display Continuous MU failure MU 6T AND 17T HIGH this occurs, the control logic prevents loading. check consist units
possible shorts between MU lines.
Note: The 6T MU is monitored using an MR for improper
normally open interlock. control setup
Try another MU
When the NFORCE sense both the 6T and 1T cable if available;
No load Display Continuous MU failure MU 6T AND 1T HIGH train lines high at the same time this alarm is check consist units
posted and loading is disabled. for improper
control setup
This alarm is set if the MU lines command both Try another MU
Forward (8T) and Reverse (9T) at the same cable if available;
No load Display Continuous MU failure MU 8T AND 9T HIGH time. The traction motor chopper control is check consist units
disabled if this occurs. Loading is prevented for improper
until only one of these lines is high. control setup
When the NFORCE energizes the WS relay to Using the latest locomotive print verify all
drive a MU line it checks to ensure the MU line connections to the failed relay and MU circuit. Message - No
Display Continuous MU failure MU LINE FAILED 10T
becomes active. This alarm is displayed if the If everything is verified as good, possible I/O action required.
MU line fails to become active. failure. Run I/O test to conduct live check.
When the NFORCE energizes a SSR relay to Using the latest locomotive print verify all
drive a MU line it checks to ensure the MU line connections to the failed relay and MU circuit. Message - No
becomes active. This alarms is displayed if the If everything is verified as good, possible I/O action required.
When the NFORCE energizes the Brake
Using the latest locomotive print verify all
Warning Relay to drive the 20T MU line it
connections to the failed relay and MU circuit. Message - No
Display Continuous MU failure MU LINE FAILED 20T checks to ensure the MU line becomes active.
If everything is verified as good, possible I/O action required.
This alarm is set if the MU line fails to become
failure. Run I/O test to conduct live check.
active.
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When the NFORCE energizes the CRL relay to Using the latest locomotive print verify all
drive the 22T MU line it checks to ensure the connections to the failed relay and MU circuit. Message - No
Display Continuous MU failure MU LINE FAILED 22T (CRL)
MU line becomes active. This alarm is set if the If everything is verified as good, possible I/O action required.
When the NFORCE energizes ABR relay to Using the latest locomotive print verify all
drive a MU 2T line it checks to ensure the MU connections to the failed relay and MU circuit. Message - No
line becomes active. This alarm is set if the MU If everything is verified as good, possible I/O action required.
line fails to become active. failure. Run I/O test to conduct live check.
NFORCE BOARD FAULT alarm is set. This could be Possible NFORCE board failure, replace Message - No
No load Display Continuous NCOMPASS BOARD FAULT
Board Fault the result of the particular faulted card being board. action required.
Check the 24V
If the input used to monitor the 24 volt supply
Engine start Check the 24V system circuit breaker; check system circuit
Display Continuous LOCO Setup NO 24 VOLTS from the LVPS is low, engine starting will be
failure the 24V battery switch breaker; check the
disabled and this alarm will be set.
24V battery switch
The NFORCE senses that the Positive Control
and Fuel Pump on the 13T string is not
energized. When this occurs, the train lined Close Control
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup NO CONTROL AND FUEL PUMP Close Control Breaker
control functions won’t operate and the engine Breaker
won’t load. After a short delay, the engine shuts
down because the fuel pump is off.
If the GR fault counter reaches three with no
more than one hour between ground faults, the
Perform high voltage ground fault inspection Press ground fault
NFORCE locks out the automatic ground relay
process; visually inspect traction motors, grids; reset button, if fault
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault NO DB DUE TO GR reset and sets this alarm. The traction motor
megger traction motor and main generator persists call
chopper control is disabled preventing loading.
circuits for low resistance to chassis helpdesk
To regain normal operation use the GR Reset
switch.
If the GR Brake fault counter reaches 5 with no
more than one hour between ground faults
during DB operation, the NFORCE locks out
the automatic ground relay reset and sets this Perform high voltage ground fault inspection Press ground fault
alarm. The GFC, GFD and B contactors are process; visually inspect traction motors, grids; reset button, if fault
No load in DB alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault NO DB GR LOCK OUT
dropped to prevent DB operation. The GR megger traction motor and main generator persists call
Brake fault counter automatically restores circuits for low resistance to chassis helpdesk
(resets to zero) after one hour of operation
without faults. To regain the main generator
output in DB, use the GR Reset switch.
If the DB Grid current in any one of the grids
exceeds 120 amps and the current in another
grid is less than 70 amps for 0.2 seconds one of Inspect the affected grid and grid current Return to motoring;
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous DB NO DB GRID # OPEN
these alarm is set. The NFORCE sets excitation sensor Call helpdesk
to zero. This alarm automatically clears when
the locomotive returns to Power mode.
The NFORCE sets this alarm when the DB
Inspect the affected grid blower circuit and Return to motoring;
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous DB NO DB GRID BLOWER OPEN Grid Blower current is too low with respect to
grid blower current sensor Call helpdesk
Brake Grid current for 10 seconds, providing
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that the grid current is above 100 amps.
The NFORCE sets this alarm when the DB

Grid Blower current is too high with respect to Inspect the affected grid blower circuit and Return to motoring;
No load in DB Alarm bell Continuous DB NO DB GRID BLOWER SHORT
Brake Grid current for 10 seconds, providing grid blower current sensor Call helpdesk
that grid current is above 100 amps.
If the NFORCE senses the Ground Relay Close the ground relay cutout switch; inspect
Cutout switch is open, this alarm is set and the digital input to the NFORCE monitoring
No load Display Continuous Ground Fault NO LOAD GR CUT OUT Call helpdesk
prevents loading. Throttle is limited to the Idle the ground relay cutout switch, if faulty may
position. require IO board replacement
This message is displayed when the locomotive
battery voltage is below 45 volts. It is removed
when the locomotive battery voltage is above Verify condition of locomotive batteries and/or
No load Display Continuous 64V batteries NO LOADING BATTERY LOW Call helpdesk
50 volts. During this condition, loading is battery charging system
inhibited. When this message is displayed, the
GFC contactor has been dropped out.
If the NFORCE senses the Ground Relay Close the ground relay cutout switch; inspect
Cutout switch is open, this alarm is set and the digital input to the NFORCE monitoring
No load Display Continuous Ground Fault NO LOADING GR CUT OUT Call helpdesk
prevents loading. Throttle is limited to the Idle the ground relay cutout switch, if faulty may
position. require IO board replacement
If the GR fault counter reaches three with no
more than one hour between ground faults, the
Perform high voltage ground fault inspection Press ground fault
NFORCE locks out the automatic ground relay
No load in process; visually inspect traction motors, grids; reset button, if fault
alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault NO POWER DUE TO GR reset and sets this alarm. The traction motor
motoring megger traction motor and main generator persists call
chopper control is disabled preventing loading.
circuits for low resistance to chassis helpdesk
To regain normal operation use the GR Reset
switch.
If the engine is running, the throttle level is
greater than Notch 1, and the generator field
current is less than 1 amp, this alarm is set. This Inspect field circuit for continuity; inspect SCR
Main NO POWER EXCITATION
No load Display Continuous alarm indicates the NFORCE is attempting to module (if equipped) or battery field driver (if Call helpdesk
generator FAULT
produce main generator field current and there equipped) for correct operation
is none. This alarm operates in both Power and
DB
If the GR Power fault counter reaches 5 with no
more than one hour between ground faults
during Power operation, the NFORCE locks
out the automatic ground relay reset and sets
this alarm. The GFC and GFD contactors are Perform high voltage ground fault inspection Press ground fault
No load in also dropped to prevent loading. The GR Power process; visually inspect traction motors, grids; reset button, if fault
alarm bell Continuous Ground Fault NO POWER GR LOCK OUT
motoring fault counter automatically restores (resets to megger traction motor and main generator persists call
zero) after one hour of operation without faults. circuits for low resistance to chassis helpdesk
To regain the main generator output in Power,
use the GR Reset switch. For more information,
see the GROUND RELAY POWER and
VOLTAGE LMT DUE TO GR alarms.
The NFORCE senses an open TM circuit by
comparing armature currents. If the average
TM current is greater than 100 amps and any
No load in Traction Inspect the affected traction motor and traction
Display Continuous OPEN TM # TM current is lower than 50 amps an OPEN Call helpdesk
motoring motors motor current sensor for correct operation
TM ‘#’ alarm is set, where ‘#’ is the specific
traction motor that is open. If any of these
alarms is set, the GFC (or SF & BF if
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equipped) drops out and the locomotive alarm
bell rings. This alarm is reset 3 seconds after
the average current drops below 100 amps.
If the locomotive speed is greater than that

specified by the customer, this alarm is set. The
Wheel Slip Alarm MU line (10T) is also driven
high for this condition. When this alarm is set,
No load in Sensor - Message - No
Display Continuous OVER SPEED excitation drops to zero. The OVER SPEED Message - No action required.
motoring wheel speed action required.
alarm clears when the locomotive speed is
reduced below the over speed limit. This alarm
is independent and has no effect on the ATC,
speedometer, or event recorder over speed.
The Pneumatic Control Relay (PCR) has
dropped out. If it is the lead locomotive, the
feed to the throttle handle switches is dropped
out. This prevents the throttle MU lines (6T,
3T,7T, 12T, 15T) from picking up, effectively
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup PCS Reset PCS Reset PCS
preventing loading on all locomotives in the
consist. This occurs after an emergency brake
application. The NFORCE only displays the
status of the PCR; loading is prevented by loss
of GF (through open PCR interlocks).
If the phase currents for any operational gen set
differ from one another by more than 500A for Inspect the affected genset AC generator for
at least one second continuously the NFORCE correct operation; if running as primary while
No load Alarm bell 5 seconds. Genset PHASE I IMBALANCE GS # Call helpdesk
will set an PHASE I IMBALANCE GS ‘#’ fault occurs inspect the auxiliary bus for
where ‘#’ is the failing gen set and shut down problems
the offending gen set.
When the engine temperature is greater than
97°C (208°F) but less than 102°C (216°F) for 2
seconds, this alarm is set. This alarm clears
Limited
Display Continuous Engine POWER REDUCTION HOT ENG when the engine temperature drops below 97°C Inspect engine cooling system Call helpdesk
loading
(208°F). When this alarm is active, power is
linearly de-rated to Notch 6 power at 102°C
(215°F).
This message will be posted when an attempt to shut down engine(s)
Spotter system shut down engine(s) if spotter system
Display Continuous LOCO Setup PRESS EFCO TO SPOT enter spotter mode is made with engines if spotter system
won't initialize activation desired
running. activation desired
When the NFORCE detects the signal from the
inspect oil pressure sensor and connection to Message - No
Display Continuous Engine PRESS SENSOR FAILED EOP Engine Oil Pressure sensor is less than 4mA an
the NFORCE system action required.
PRESS SENSOR FAILED EOP alarm is set.
No load Display Continuous PS BOARD FAULT Call helpdesk
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these relays. When the NFORCE energizes or Using the latest locomotive print verify all
releases the coil, it checks for the correct connections to the failed relay. If everything is
No load in DB Display Continuous DB RELAY FAILED BR Call helpdesk
feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the verified as good, possible I/O failure. Run I/O
correct feedback is not received, one of these test to conduct live check.
alarms is set.
Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED HER Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
Traction motor releases the coil, it checks for the correct connections to the failed relay. If everything is
Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED MCOR Call helpdesk
cutout failure feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the verified as good, possible I/O failure. Run I/O
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED MTR Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
excessive sand
application Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED NSR Call helpdesk
while stopped
alarms is set.
these relays #, where '#' is the relay indicated. Using the latest locomotive print verify all
When the NFORCE energizes or releases the connections to the failed relay. If everything is
No load Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED RV# Call helpdesk
coil, it checks for the correct feedback from the verified as good, possible I/O failure. Run I/O
auxiliary contacts. If the correct feedback is not test to conduct live check.
received, one of these alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED RVF Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED RVR Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED SGCA Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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Engine start releases the coil, it checks for the correct connections to the failed relay. If everything is
Display Continuous relay RELAY FAILED STR Call helpdesk
failure feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the verified as good, possible I/O failure. Run I/O
alarms is set.
If the direction feedback from the Slug is low Using the latest locomotive print verify all
the NFORCE will assume the reversers are not connections to the failed relay. If everything is
No load Display Continuous relay SCOR FAILED - NO LOAD Call helpdesk
aligned correctly and disable loading, the alarm verified as good, possible I/O failure. Run I/O
SCOR FAILED - NO LOAD will be set. test to conduct live check.
these solenoids #, where '#' is the solenoid
indicated. When the NFORCE energizes or
Traction motor connections to the failed solenoid. If
Display Continuous solenoid SOLENOID FAILED MCO# releases the coil, it checks for the correct Call helpdesk
cutout failure everything is verified as good, possible I/O
feedback from the auxiliary contacts. If the
correct feedback is not received, one of these
alarm is set.
Loading is This message is set when the locomotive is
Message - No
based on speed Display Continuous LOCO Setup SPEED CONTROL ACTIVE placed into Speed Control by the operator, or if Message - No action required.
action required.
control setup the 1T MU line is active.
When the locomotive is operating in spotter
Message - No
Display Continuous LOCO Setup SPOTTER CONTROL ACTIVE mod the SPOTTER CONTROL ACTIVE Message - No action required.
action required.
alarm is set.
This message will be posted when an attempt to
wait for the DC
enter spotter mode is made with the DC bus
buss voltage to drop
Spotter system voltage greater than 72VDC. This is to prevent wait for the DC buss voltage to drop below
Display Continuous LOCO Setup SPOTTER EXCESSIVE DCV below 72VDC
won't initialize excessive residual voltage stored in the chopper 72VDC before initializing spotter system
before initializing
capacitors from being discharged into the 64V
spotter system
battery circuit.
or releases the coil, it checks for the correct connections to the switchgear. If everything is
No load Display Continuous Contactor SWITCHGEAR FAILED MB B Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor SWITCHGEAR FAILED MB M Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor SWITCHGEAR FAILED RV-F Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
No load Display Continuous Contactor SWITCHGEAR FAILED RV-R Call helpdesk
alarms is set.
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If the NFORCE monitors the TM Blower
Motor loading current is operating above
expected levels with respect to primary engine
TEBU RPM this alarm will be set after 10 consecutive
Limited TEBU TM BLOWER Inspect the TEBU equipment blower, current
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Equipment seconds. If the current exceeds 185A for 6 Call helpdesk
loading OVERLOAD sensor
Blower seconds the alarm will be set before the 10
second timer expires. This alarm sets the TM
BLOWER FAILED alarm. This fault is latched
until the next engine start attempt is made
When this alarm is set the NFORCE will ring
the alarm bell for 5 seconds, turn on the AUX
TEBU
Limited PWR Fault indicator light and drop the SR Inspect the TEBU equipment blower, current
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Equipment TEBU BLOWER FAIL NO LOAD Call helpdesk
loading contactor to disconnect the blower motor from sensor
Blower
the auxiliary bus. Loading to the traction
motors is disabled when this alarm is set.
The NFORCE will compare the status of the
Slug Enable Switch with the position of the
Inspect the slug enable switch for correct
Motor/Slug motorized contactor assemble. If
TEBU SWITCH FAULT NO operation, if found to be ok inspect the digital
No load Display Continuous LOCO Setup the feedback from the auxiliary contacts on the Call helpdesk
LOAD input to the NFORCE IO board, if faulty
Motor/Slug motorized contactor assemble (MS-
replace the board
M, and MS-S) do not agree this is set. Loading
will also disabled.
Motor loading current is operating below
TEBU expected levels with respect to primary engine
Limited TEBU TM BLOWER Inspect the TEBU equipment blower, current
Alarm bell 5 seconds. Equipment RPM this alarm will be set after 10 consecutive Call helpdesk
loading UNDERLOAD sensor
Blower seconds. This alarm sets the TM BLOWER
FAILED alarm. This fault is latched until the
next engine start attempt is made.
place the throttle in
This message will be posted when an attempt to
Spotter system place the throttle in idle if spotter system idle if spotter
Display Continuous LOCO Setup THROTTLE IDLE TO SPOT enter spotter mode is made with the power
won't initialize activation desired system activation
throttle in a position greater than idle.
desired
The NFORCE determines traction motor cutout
status on its feed from the Cutout switch and
motor cutout solenoids. If a traction motor is
Traction Message - No
No load in DB Display Continuous TM # CUT OUT cutout, a TM ‘**’ CUT OUT NO DB alarm is Message - No action required.
motors action required.
set, where ‘**’ is the specific traction motor
that is cutout. DB is not allowed if any traction
motor is cutout.
status on its feed from the Cutout switch and
motor cutout solenoids. If a traction motor is
No load in DB Display Continuous TM # CUT OUT NO DB cutout, a TM ‘**’ CUT OUT NO DB alarm is Message - No action required.
set, where ‘**’ is the specific traction motor
that is cutout. DB is not allowed if any traction
motor is cutout.
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When this alarm is set the NFORCE will ring
the alarm bell for 5 seconds, turn on the AUX
PWR Fault indicator light and drop the EBC
contactor to disconnect the blower motor from
the auxiliary bus. This alarm can be reset by
shutting down the engines. This alarm is also
Limited Equipment
Alarm bell 5 seconds. TM BLOWER FAILED set when CONTACTOR FAILED EBC is set. Inspect the equipment blower, current sensor Call helpdesk
loading blower
Once this alarm is set and the EBC contactor is
dropped the system checks that blower motor
load current has fallen below acceptable levels.
If the current has not dropped below 185A
within 1 second of the EBC contactor opening
all engines are shutdown
Motor loading current is operating above
RPM this alarm will be set after 10 consecutive
Limited Equipment
Alarm bell 5 seconds. TM BLOWER OVERLOAD seconds. If the current exceeds 185A for 6 Inspect the equipment blower, current sensor Call helpdesk
loading blower
seconds the alarm will be set before the 10
second timer expires. This alarm sets the TM
BLOWER FAILED alarm. This fault is latched
until the next engine start attempt is made.
Motor loading current is operating below
Limited Equipment
Alarm bell 5 seconds. TM BLOWER UNDERLOAD RPM this alarm will be set after 10 consecutive Inspect the equipment blower, current sensor Call helpdesk
loading blower
seconds. This alarm sets the TM BLOWER
FAILED alarm. This fault is latched until the
next engine start attempt is made.
Inspect the traction motor cutout components
If the NFORCE senses current from the traction
Traction (reverser mechanism, cutout solenoid) for
No load Display Continuous TM CUTOUT FAULT motor, or pair of motors that is cutout this Call helpdesk
motors correct operation; inspect the traction motor
alarm is set and GFC is dropped.
current sensor
No load Display Continuous TMD CONTROL BOARD FAULT Call helpdesk
This alarm is set and displayed if the highest
calculated TM temperature exceeds 180°C. The
alarm clears when the calculated temperature
Limited Traction Message - No
Display Continuous TRAC MOTOR OVERTEMP drops below 170°C. If the calculated Inspect the traction motor cooling system
loading motors action required.
temperature is greater than 180°C, the TM
amps are linearly reduced between 180°C and
195°C.
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Once the NFORCE picks up the P contactors
during forward transition, it allows 2 seconds to
receive a feedback indicating that the parallel
contactors have picked up before it posts this
fault. When the NFORCE drops out the P
No load at Power connections to the power contactors. If
Display Continuous TRANS SEQUENCE FAULT contactors during reverse transition, it allows 2 Call helpdesk
higher speeds contactors everything is verified as good, possible I/O
seconds to receive a feedback indication that
the parallel contactors have dropped out before
it posts this fault. The NFORCE will not pick
up the GFC contactor if the transition
sequencing is unsuccessful.
At Idle, the NFORCE checks for an
approximate input signal from the traction Verify that sensor cable is connected, if yes
Sensor - motor armature sensors #, where '#' indicates possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED ACT# Call helpdesk
Current the sensor position, of 4 mA. If the sensor locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
indicates less than 3.7 mA, one of these alarm connected to sensor.
is set.
At Idle, the NFORCE checks for an Verify that sensor cable is connected, if yes
Sensor - approximate input signal from these sensors of possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED BATCT Call helpdesk
Current 4 mA. If the sensor indicates less than 3.7 mA, locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
one of these alarm is set. connected to sensor.
At Idle, the NFORCE checks for an
approximate input signal from the braking grid
Sensor - possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED BCT# current sensors #, where '#' is the grid circuit Call helpdesk
Current locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
indicated, of 4 mA. If the sensor indicates less
than 3.7 mA, one of these alarm is set.
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED BFC Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED BMCT1 Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED BMCT2 Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTA Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTB Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTC Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTD Call helpdesk
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No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTE Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED CTF Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED GCT1 Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED GFC Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED LR- Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED LR+ Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED MG Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED MGA Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED MGCT Call helpdesk
No load Display Continuous TRANSDUCER FAILED MGV Call helpdesk
This alarm is set if the main generator voltage Verify the accuracy of the main generator
Sensor - Message - No
Display Continuous TRANSITION FAULT exceeds 500 volts for more than 1.4 seconds voltage sensor with respect to an external
voltage action required.
during transition. voltage sensor
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status based on the status from the Cutout
switches and motor cutout solenoids. If a
Display Continuous TRUCK # CUTOUT traction motor is cutout, a TRUCK ‘#’ Message - No action required.
CUTOUT alarm is set, where ‘#’ is the specific
traction motor truck that is cutout. The Motor
Fault Indicator is also turned on.
This message is displayed if the NFORCE
requests a penalty brake application. When this Inspect manual vigilance reset button, visual
throttle to idle,
Integrated message is displayed, the locomotive engine is and audible indicators for correct operation
No load Display Continuous VIGILANCE BRAKE APPLIED recover the train
vigilance held at IDLE and excitation is nullified. To using the IO test; discuss penalty event with
brake
clear this message the throttle handle must be crew in charge during time of fault
returned to IDLE.
This message is displayed when the NFORCE
Inspect the communications link from the
commands a penalty brake application and
NFORCE to LDU and the link from the LDU throttle to idle,
detects that the brakes have not been applied.
Integrated to the EAB ECM; confirm correct mode setup inspect trailing /
No load Display Continuous VIGILANCE BRAKE ERROR During a brake application request, this
vigilance for trail as required as failure to setup trailing consist units for
message is also displayed when the NFORCE
units as trailing units via the LDU can result in mode setup
receives no response from the EAB (via the
unexpected VC penalty operation
LDU).
This message is displayed when the Vigilance Message - No action required.
Integrated control module is inactive. You will notice that Message - No
Display Continuous VIGILANCE OFFLINE
vigilance the Vigilance timers do not decay when this action required.
message is displayed.
If the NFORCE monitors the signal from the Verify that sensor cable is connected, if yes
Sensor -
Water Temperature Sensor to be less than 4mA possible bad sensor or NFORCE Board. Check
No load Display Continuous engine water WATER TEMP FAILED Call helpdesk
this alarm is set. If this sensor fails the locomotive to verify which NFORCE board is
temperature
NFORCE instructs the engine to Idle. connected to sensor.
Confirm the sanding system is in good working
order and that the locomotive is equipped with
If there is an active wheel slip for more than 1 adequate sand. Ensure that all voltage and
Limited Traction second this alarm is set. The NFORCE picks up current sensors on the locomotive are in good Message - No
Display Continuous WHEEL SLIP
loading motors the WS relay, which drives the Wheel Slip working order, confirm operation as viewed on action required.
Alarm MU line (10T). the NFORCE terminal or NVISION cab
display against external meters for accuracy.
Another locomotive in the consist activated the Message - No
Display Continuous Train lines WHEEL SLIP NOT THIS LOCO Message - No action required.
Wheel Slip Alarm MU line (10T). action required.
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3.0 Customer Support

For general questions regarding the NFORCE system, or any of its ancillary equipment, or the Analysis/Download
Software program, contact NRE Electronics technical support personnel.
Before contacting NRE Electronics with questions about this product or any of its ancillary equipment, carefully
review the contents of this guide. If you are unable to find an explanation for problems with your equipment, gather
the following information prior to contacting NRE Electronics:
 The NFORCE System Part Number that is experiencing problems
 The version number of the NFORCE Internal Operating Firmware
 The serial number of the NFORCE
 The type of locomotive with the installed NFORCE
 The type of computer being used
 A detailed description of the problem(s)
NRE Electronics
Bay 3, 6565 40th Street S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2C 2J9
Phone: 403-279-4447
Fax: 403-279-4463
www.nre-electronics.com
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DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: NFORCE TROUBLESHOOTING MATRIX

NREE DWG #: A-820-J-008-A

1.0 NFORCE Troubleshooting Guide Purpose

2.0 NFORCE Troubleshooting Matrix

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Check MU cables, check trailing locomotives

If a current loop input signal exceeds 21.5mA

Limited If the Engine Filter switch (EFS) is closed, the

Alarm Alarm Locomotive

If the NFORCE monitors the engine oil

Alarm Alarm Locomotive

This alarm is set if the engine has been shut

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This alarm is set if the NFORCE senses the GR

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The NFORCE continually monitors the

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The NFORCE sets this alarm when the DB

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If the locomotive speed is greater than that

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