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Transportation Systems
System Description
SIMIS W
Electronic Interlocking
Release 2.12
M0110335832,B,1 2005-08-03 Systembeschreibung

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Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Purpose of this Document ..................................................................................... 6
1.2 The SIMIS W Electronic Interlocking ..................................................................... 7
1.3 Cost-effectiveness ................................................................................................. 7
2 SIMIS W System Overview .................................................................................. 8

2.1 Structure of SIMIS W ............................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Control and Display Level ..................................................................................................................9
2.1.1.1 Man-Machine Interface (MMI)....................................................................................10
2.1.1.2 Application-specific Interface .....................................................................................11
2.1.1.3 Service and Diagnostics ............................................................................................11
2.1.1.4 Commissioning ..........................................................................................................12
2.1.1.5 Standard ATP Interface .............................................................................................12
2.1.2 Central Interlocking Functions Level ................................................................................................13
2.1.2.1 Overhead Management Component (OMC)..............................................................13
2.1.2.2 Interlocking and Interface Component (IIC) ...............................................................14
2.1.3 Signalling and Safety Logic/ Control and Monitoring Level ..............................................................15
2.1.4 Physical Level ..................................................................................................................................17
2.2 System Configuration and System Characteristics.............................................. 18

2.3 Time Behaviour.................................................................................................... 19
3 System Features – Principle of Operation and Software ............................... 20

3.1 Basic Railway Aspects and Principle of Operation .............................................. 20
3.1.1 Interlocking Areas ............................................................................................................................20
3.1.2 Geographical-circuitry Principle .......................................................................................................20
3.1.3 Basic Aspects of the Principle of Operation .....................................................................................21
3.1.4 Interaction of System Components ..................................................................................................23
3.2 Software............................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Base System....................................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 System Base....................................................................................................................................25
3.2.3 Application-specific Software / GRACE............................................................................................25
3.2.4 Topographical Data / Configuration .................................................................................................27
3.2.4.1 Configuring Systems .................................................................................................28
4 SIMIS W-specific System Components – Hardware ....................................... 29

4.1 SIMIS ECC .......................................................................................................... 29
4.1.1 SIMIS ECC Mounting Frame............................................................................................................29
4.1.2 Computer Cabinet ............................................................................................................................30
4.1.3 SIMIS ECC Boards ..........................................................................................................................31
4.1.3.1 ECC CU Central Board..............................................................................................33
4.1.3.2 SIMIS ECC Communication Boards ..........................................................................35
4.1.3.2.1 ECC BUREP..............................................................................................................35
4.1.3.2.2 Mezzanine Module Baseboard ..................................................................................37
4.1.3.2.3 PROFIBUS Mezzanine Module .................................................................................38
4.1.3.2.4 IL Bus Mezzanine Module .........................................................................................39
4.1.3.2.5 Ethernet Mezzanine Module ......................................................................................40
4.1.3.3 SIMIS ECC Peripheral Boards...................................................................................41
4.1.3.3.1 SIMIS ECC Integrated Element Operating Modules..................................................41

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4.1.3.3.1.1 POM4, POM, POMP and DC-POM Point Operating Modules ...................................42
4.1.3.3.1.2 SOM, SOM5, SOMP and SOM6 Signal Operating Modules .....................................46
4.1.3.3.1.3 INOM / INOM2 Digital Input / Output Module ............................................................53
4.1.3.3.1.4 UNOM Digital Universal Input / Output Module .........................................................58
4.1.3.3.1.5 Other Element Operating Modules ............................................................................63
4.1.3.3.2 SIMIS ECC Modular Element Operating Modules .....................................................63
4.1.3.3.2.1 UCOM-I Communication Board .................................................................................64
4.1.3.3.2.2 MSTT Signal Board ...................................................................................................66
4.1.3.4 SIMIS ECC Power Supply Boards.............................................................................69
4.1.3.4.1 SVK 2102 Power Supply Board.................................................................................69
4.1.3.4.2 SV 120/5 Power Supply Board ..................................................................................70
4.1.3.4.3 SV 230/5 Power Supply Board ..................................................................................70
4.1.3.4.4 SVK 5102 Power Supply Board.................................................................................71
4.1.3.5 Diagnostic Module .....................................................................................................73
4.1.4 IIC/OMC ...........................................................................................................................................73
4.1.5 ACC .................................................................................................................................................74
4.2 Bus Systems........................................................................................................ 76

4.2.1 PROFIBUS.......................................................................................................................................76
4.2.1.1 Optical Link Module (OLM) ........................................................................................77
4.2.1.2 CP5613 FO Communication Board ...........................................................................77
4.2.2 IL Bus...............................................................................................................................................78
4.2.2.1 Bus Centre.................................................................................................................78
4.2.2.2 Bus Connection .........................................................................................................80
4.2.2.3 IL Bus Boards ............................................................................................................83
4.2.2.3.1 ZEBUS (Central Bus Control Board) .........................................................................83
4.2.2.3.2 ZEBER (Central Bus Extension Board) .....................................................................83
4.2.2.3.3 BUVER (Repeater Board) .........................................................................................83
4.2.2.3.4 OKBUS_LASER3 (Optical Bus Interface Board, Laser 3) .........................................83
4.2.2.3.5 DABUS (Data Interface Board)..................................................................................84
4.2.2.3.6 Power Supply Boards ................................................................................................85
4.2.2.3.6.1 SVK 2102 Power Supply Board.................................................................................85
4.2.2.4 Bus Monitoring Computer ..........................................................................................86
4.2.3 Ethernet ...........................................................................................................................................86
5 Application-specific System Extensions......................................................... 88

5.1 Control and Display ............................................................................................. 88
5.1.1 Man-Machine Interface (MMI) via PROFIBUS / Ethernet Connection..............................................88
5.1.1.1 VICOS OC 100 MMI ..................................................................................................88
5.1.1.2 ILTIS MMI ..................................................................................................................90
5.1.1.3 BPS MMI System ......................................................................................................91
5.2 Axle Counting Systems........................................................................................ 92

5.2.1 Az S 350 U System Features...........................................................................................................93
5.2.2 Az S M (E) System Features............................................................................................................94
5.3 Service and Diagnostic PC .................................................................................. 95

5.3.1 VICOS S&D .....................................................................................................................................97
6 System Power Supply ....................................................................................... 99
7 Environmental Conditions .............................................................................. 100

7.1 Climatic Environmental Conditions in Interlocking Rooms ................................ 100
7.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility / Lightning Protection......................................... 100
8 Interfaces.......................................................................................................... 101

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8.1 Interfaces to Outdoor Equipment....................................................................... 102

8.2 Interfaces between Computers .......................................................................... 103
8.3 Interfaces to Control and Display....................................................................... 104
8.3.1 PROFIBUS / LAN* Segment “Control and Display” and “Service and Diagnostics” .......................104
8.3.2 PROFIBUS / LAN* Segment “Commissioning” ..............................................................................106
8.4 Standard ATP Interface (SZS)........................................................................... 107

8.4.1 RBC (Radio Block Centre) .............................................................................................................108
8.4.2 Continuous Automatic Train Control ..............................................................................................108
8.5 Interfaces to Adjacent Interlockings................................................................... 108

8.5.1 UNOM / INOM................................................................................................................................108
8.5.2 Second Interlocking Bus ................................................................................................................108
9 Product Creation Process............................................................................... 110

9.1 Quality and Configuration Management ............................................................ 110
9.2 Standards .......................................................................................................... 110
9.3 Product Development in line with PEACC / PEACC+........................................ 111
9.4 SIMIS W / TESYS Test System ......................................................................... 112
10 Safety, Availability, Reliability ........................................................................ 114

10.1 Safety Requirements ......................................................................................... 114
10.2 Safety Standards ............................................................................................... 114
10.3 Safety Case ....................................................................................................... 115
10.4 Reliability ........................................................................................................... 116
10.5 Assurance of Safety and Availability.................................................................. 117
10.5.1 SIMIS Principle ..............................................................................................................................117
10.5.2 Redundancy Concept.....................................................................................................................118
11 Commissioning................................................................................................ 120
11.1 Commissioning Concept.................................................................................... 120
11.2 Commissioning PC ............................................................................................ 121
12 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 122

12.1 Maintenance Concept........................................................................................ 122
12.2 Adaptability and Provisions for Extensions........................................................ 122
13 System Properties ........................................................................................... 123
14 Contact ............................................................................................................. 126
15 References ....................................................................................................... 127
16 List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... 129

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document

This document describes the SIMIS® W Electronic Interlocking (Release 2.12)
including its hardware, functions and system interfaces. This document
contains the description of the system base function and sample user-specific
additional system features. The description of the functions and properties of
the SIMIS W interlocking is not user-specific. For the benefit of the sales
departments and for sales promotion purposes, this system description
documents how and in which environment the SIMIS W system base can be
used.
Modifications due to state-of-the-art progress are possible at any time.
Figure 1 SIMIS W – the electronic interlocking of the future

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1.2 The SIMIS W Electronic Interlocking

The SIMIS W (Fail-safe Microcomputer System from Siemens for the World
Market) is one of the latest generations of proven electronic interlockings from
Siemens.
The SIMIS W interlocking complies with the highest safety integrity level SIL 4
in line with CENELEC and ensures a high level of availability by means of a 2-
out-of-3 configuration. All operating and safety regulations of the railway
operators are incorporated into the application-specific software.
The modular structure of the hardware and software allows customised

solutions with a high level of cost-effectiveness. Through a simple conversion
of the track topology, interlockings of the same type can be produced from a
small-scale interlocking through to a junction or line interlocking with large
control distances. Standardised interfaces allow the integration of existing
subsystems (e.g. an axle counting system) and existing outdoor equipment
elements.
1.3 Cost-effectiveness
In addition to the high level of safety and availability, the SIMIS W interlocking
stands out due to its high cost-effectiveness.
• Customised solutions for each situation on the basis of the modular
structure of the hardware and software
• Integration of existing subsystems and outdoor equipment elements
• Simple expansion and easy conversion
• Almost maintenance-free hardware
• Quick diagnosis and corrective maintenance
• Low space requirement due to compact design

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2 SIMIS W System Overview
2.1 Structure of SIMIS W

The SIMIS W interlocking is divided into logical and functional levels that
communicate with each other via standardised interfaces.
The electronic interlocking is operated locally at the Control and Display level
or from an operations control centre at the control level. The SIMIS W system
base comprises the Central Interlocking Functions and Signalling and Safety
Logic / Control and Monitoring levels. The physical level contains the cabling
and controlled elements.
Control level
MMI A p p lic atio n - S erv ice a n d C o m m i s s io n -

s p e c ific d ia g n o s tic s in g
in te rfa c e SZS** Control and Display
PROFIBUS/LAN* PROFIBUS/LAN*
Control
and Display LAN*
SIMIS W SystemBase
IIC/OMC
Central
Interlocking Functions
Central Interlocking Functions
IL bus
Signalling and Safety
ACC ACC ACC
Signalling and Signalling and Signalling and Logic/Control and
Signalling and Safety Safety Logic Safety Logic Safety Logic
M onitoring
Control and Control and Control and
Logic/Control and Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring
Monitoring
IL bus
Connection to SIMIS W interlockings
Physical level
Outdoor equipment elements
*LAN (Ethernet)
**Standard ATP interface
Figure 2 Functional levels of the SIMIS W interlocking
The standardised system interfaces allow interfacing with existing MMIs and
operations control equipment.

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The outdoor equipment elements are controlled and monitored via integrated
or modular element operating modules.
2.1.1 Control and Display Level

MMI
Input of operator actions and
forwarding to the Central
Interlocking Functions level
Control level
Display of system and operating
states on a monitor
Application-specific
interface
Interface via PROFIBUS to
Application- Service and Commission- SZS** higher-level systems at the
MMI specific diagnostics ing control level
interface
Service and diagnostics
PROFIBUS/LAN* Provision of diagnostic
Control PROFIBUS/LAN*
facilities and information
and display LAN*
Commissioning
Configuration test and
commissioning
IIC/OMC Standard operator
interface
Interface via Ethernet for
Central Interlocking Functions connecting the interlocking to
an ATP system
IL bus
ACC Signalling and ACC Signalling and ACC Signalling and

safety logic safety logic safety logic
Signalling andSafety Control and Control and Control and
Logic / Control and monitoring monitoring monitoring
IL bus
Monitoring
Connection to SIMIS W interlockiings
*LAN (Ethernet)
Figure 3 Control and Display level
The Control and Display level comprises commercially available standard

hardware (PC or workstation) and is procedure-protected if requested
(depending on the MMI used). The hardware for the Control and Display level
is not designed in a fail-safe manner. By using suitable procedures, however,
it is possible to make the control and display functions for the MMI suitable for
ensuring fail-safety.

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The control and display functions comprise:

• the MMI
• the facilities for service and diagnostics (S&D)
• an interface for linking the interlocking to a central control system (control
level)
• the facilities for commissioning
• an interface for connecting the interlocking to an ATP system
The SIMIS W concept enables centralised or decentralised operations control

for several interlockings and line sections.
2.1.1.1 Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
The MMI is the interface between the interlocking and the operator and is
used to control and monitor an interlocking. It is possible with SIMIS W to
operate several MMIs in parallel (depending on the size of the interlocking).
Functions of an MMI
Operator control of the interlocking is supported by user-oriented menus which
can be shown on the display. The windows system enables the clear, easy-to-
interpret and fully graphic representation of information. Each operator action
results in a visual or audible response. This confirms to the operator that the
input has been accepted by the system or that the input was incorrect and has
therefore been rejected. Indications of the system are passed on to all the
MMIs.
Each MMI independently selects the indications which are relevant to it. Each
warning status is signalled immediately and prompts the operator responsible
to perform a particular action. In addition, indications are output on the logging
printer. The type and extent of indications are determined during system
configuration.
The operator actions possible for an operator depend on his access

authorisation. This is determined by the operator ID with which the operator
has logged into the system. The control and display procedure for controlling
the most varied kinds of information and data in the operating process (point,
signal, track section, train number data, etc.) has a uniform structure. The
number of control and display possibilities is thus restricted to an easily
comprehensible level.

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Through the use of modern PC technology and the associated possibilities of

display, the requirement that the best possible ergonomics should be provided
is satisfied.
Specific MMI systems are described from section 5.1.1 onwards.
2.1.1.2 Application-specific Interface
The application-specific interface is the interface to higher-level systems at the

respective control level via PROFIBUS or an Ethernet connection. The
interlocking and the control system communicate with each other via the PDI
protocol (process data interface between the electronic interlocking and the
operations control system level). The SBS standard operator interface (for the
standard in the area of DB AG) is also available via an Ethernet connection
(TCP/IP or UDP (1)).
2.1.1.3 Service and Diagnostics
The service and diagnostic system (S&D system) is used for monitoring,
recording and maintenance of the system and is applied on standard PCs.
It has a number of display workstations and a user interface through which

online documentation with context-sensitive instructions for diagnostics and
corrective maintenance can be accessed.
The service and diagnostic system performs the following functions:

• database and long-term archiving
• saving of the faults and failures of the connected interlockings
• list of the current faults and failures that have not been dealt with
• evaluation of the faults and failures that have been dealt with
• storage of the faults and failures that have been dealt with on the S&D PC
until they are archived on an external storage medium
• distribution of the current faults and failures to the connected S&D PCs

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2.1.1.4 Commissioning
The commissioning PC enables diagnosis and maintenance during the test

and commissioning phase of an interlocking, as well as logging of application
program and operating system indications from the IIC/OMC (see section
4.1.4).
The commissioning system is not required for ongoing operation of the

system, but can be used to record process data if required by the customer.
Standard PC hardware is used for the commissioning PC. The commissioning
PC ensures that no relief operator actions can be performed when the system
performs safety-related functions. This means that the commissioning PC
cannot intervene in the interlocking operations.
2.1.1.5 Standard ATP Interface
See section 8.4 for information about the standard ATP interface (SZS).

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2.1.2 Central Interlocking Functions Level

The Central Interlocking Functions level comprises the Overhead
Management Component (OMC) and the Interlocking and Interface
Component (IIC). This level is fail-safe.
Control level
Application- Service and Commission- SZS**

MMI specific diagnostics ing OMC
interface Administration of operating states
PROFIBUS/LAN* of all interlocking computers
and display LAN* Loading of non-project-specific
computers with topographical data
after restart
IIC
IIC/OMC Buffering and forwarding of process
states to the Control and Display
level
Central interlocking functions Checking commands from the

Control and Display level and
forwarding them to the Signalling and
IL bus Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring
level
ACC Signalling and ACC Signalling and ACC Signallng and
Administration of all faults in the
Signalling and Safety Control and Control and Control and
system
monitoring monitoring monitoring
Logic / Control and
Monitoring
IL bus
*LAN (Ethernet)
Figure 4 Central Interlocking Functions level
2.1.2.1 Overhead Management Component (OMC)
The OMC performs the following tasks:

• administration of the interlocking configuration and the system status
• administration of the data relating to the topography and configuration of
the installation. The data which is configured specific to the station in
question is stored in the memory. When the electronic interlocking is
commissioned or an ACC computer is restarted (see section 4.1.5), this
data is transferred to the ACC computers at the Signalling and Safety

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Logic / Control and Monitoring level in a transfer phase and stored in the
read / write memory. The ACC computers are not ready for use until after
this loading process.
The described loading process also applies for the Az S M (E) axle
counting system. Hence, the load data of the ACC computer and the
Az S M (E) axle counting system is only restricted to the OMC – thus,
modifications (exchange of data) can be easily mastered.
2.1.2.2 Interlocking and Interface Component (IIC)
The IIC contains the logic for linking up the Control and Display level with the
Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level.
The functions of the IIC are as follows:

• evaluation of inputs of the MMI with regard to:
− formal and logical errors
− plausibility, authenticity and impermissible parameters
• transfer of the checked inputs to the Signalling and Safety Logic / Control
and Monitoring level
• receipt and storage of process states of the Signalling and Safety Logic /
Control and Monitoring level which must not be allowed to be lost in the
event of a computer failure
• transmission of process states to the ACCs
• processing of central interlocking tasks such as processing of power
supply indications, controlling of staggered point operations, etc.
• transmission of element status information (e.g. spoor elements) to the
MMI and the S&D computer
• generation and transmission of element status information (e.g.
communication connections, computer hardware) of the S&D system
• transmission of indications and receipt of commands at the standard ATP
interface for connecting the continuous automatic train control system (for
the area of DB AG) or the radio block centre (train control via radio (ETCS
Level 2)).

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2.1.3 Signalling and Safety Logic/ Control and Monitoring

Level
Control level
Application- Service and Commission-

MMI specific SZS**
diagnostics ing
interface
and display PROFIBUS/LAN* LAN* Signalling and Safety Logic
Logic processing of commands received from the
Central Interlocking Functions level in accordance
with the interlocking logic conditions followed by
IIC/OMC output of the commands to the Control and
Monitoring level.
Logic processing of indications received from the

Central Interlocking Functions Control and Monitoring level and forwarding of
process states to Central Interlocking Functions level
IL bus
ACCSignalling and ACCSignalling and ACC Signalling and

Logic / Control and monitoring monitoring monitoring
Control and Monitoring
Monitoring
Output of commands received from the Interlocking
Logic level using the connected element operating
modules to the Outdoor Equipment Elements level
Read-in of indications using the connected element

operating modules from the Outdoor Equipment
Outdoor Equipment Elements Elements level and forwarding to the Interlocking
Logic level
Processing of power supply indications
IL bus
*LAN (Ethernet)
Figure 5 Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level
The fail-safe Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level
comprises the ACC (Area Control Component) and thus the element operating
modules.
The ACC includes the railway-specific (or country-specific) application

software for control of the operational sequences and also contains the
software for control and monitoring of the outdoor equipment elements (points,
signals, track vacancy detection equipment, etc.). The ACCs also house the

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interlocking logic of a railway authority. The configuration data then makes the
railway-specific interlocking logic of the ACCs station-specific.
Operator actions are transmitted to the ACCs as requests from the IIC/OMC,
checked for validity and executed.
Display data (status information, fault and event indications) and indication
data for the standard ATP interface (for the continuous automatic train control
system / radio block centre) regarding the outdoor equipment elements and
the elements’ logic states are transmitted to the IIC/OMC and from there
transferred to the Control and Display level. The ACC computer
communicates with the IIC/OMC computer, with other ACC computers and,
where applicable, with the computers of external systems (e.g. evaluation
computers of axle counting systems) via the interlocking bus.
However, the ACC computer can also be connected to an evaluation

computer via a digital input / output interface (INOM, INOM2). There is also
the possibility of connecting an interlocking to another adjacent SIMIS W
interlocking via a second interlocking bus (see also section 8.5.2).
The application software is implemented once in accordance with the

interlocking logic of the respective railway authority. Topographical data is
supplied by the OMC in the transfer phase and enables the elements to be
logically linked specifically to the system. Identical programs containing the
complete operating rules and regulations of the relevant railway operator and
implementing the interlocking logic run on all ACC computers. The ACCs are
not assigned their individual tasks until the configuration data is downloaded
from the OMC. This process specifies for each ACC which outdoor equipment
elements are to be connected and which logical elements are to be
processed.

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2.1.4 Physical Level

Control level
Application-
Service and Com m ission- SZS**
MMI specific
diagnostics ing
interface
PROFIBUS/LAN*
and display LAN*
IIC/OMC
Central Interlocking Functions
IL bus
AC C Signalling and AC C Signalling and ACC Signalling and

IL bus
monitoring monitoring monitoring
Logic / Control and
Monitoring
Physical level
Cabling, customer / relay element
operating modules and controlled
Outdoor Equipment Elem ents
elements
*LAN (Ethernet)
Figure 6 Physical level
The physical level in the indoor equipment consists of the following:

• the indoor cabling up to the cable termination rack
• the cable termination rack or cabinet
• track relays
The physical level in the outdoor equipment consists of the following:

• the outdoor cabling
• the controlled elements (points, signals, track vacancy detection
equipment, etc.)
With an ECC element operating module, it is also possible to control a

customer element operating module. This customer element operating module
then controls the outdoor equipment (e.g. block relay element operating
module connected to the INOM).

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The cabling is based on the requirements of the customer and complies with
the corresponding Safety-related Application Rules (SAR).
2.2 System Configuration and System Characteristics

The operating system used and the modular software and hardware structure
(functional levels) for the SIMIS W interlocking enable interlockings of the
same type for large and small railway stations. The only difference is the
number of computers which are needed for linking up the corresponding
number of controlled elements.
If the installation covers a very large area and a large number of elements
have to be controlled over great distances, it is possible to decentralise ACCs
as an extension of the basic configuration. This is done by “lengthening” the IL
bus (see also the description in section 4.2.2.2), thereby interfacing several
bus centres. The ACCs can be decentralised via copper cables (for distances
of up to 16 km) or via fibre-optic cables (for distances of up to approx. 29 km).
Control level
Control
and display
Application- Commission-
Service and SZS**
MMI specific ing
diagnostics
interface
PROFIBUS/LAN*
PROFIBUS/LAN* LAN*
Central
interlocking IIC/OMC
functions
IL bus
IL bus IL bus
ACC ACC Signalling and ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC
Safety Logic/
Control Monitoring
Outdoor Equipment
Elements
Decentralised controlled area Centralised controlled areas Decentralised controlled area

IL bus
IL bus
ACC ACC ACC Connection to SIMIS W interlockings
Decentralised controlled area
*LAN (Ethernet)

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Figure 7 Decentralisation of ACCs
Advantages of decentralisation:
• greater control distance
• less cable needed
The computers are connected by means of fibre-optic or copper cables.
2.3 Time Behaviour

The response times for special audible or visual indications can be configured
and have to be clarified together with the customer because they depend on
the type of indications required and the systems already being used by the
customer. The response time of the system from input by the operator until a
response in the outdoor equipment and display of the new system state on the
visual display unit is process-orientated.

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3 System Features – Principle of Operation

and Software
3.1 Basic Railway Aspects and Principle of Operation

Interlocking areas and the geographical-circuitry principle are explained below.
Both have fundamental implications for the SIMIS W interlocking system. The
principle of operation is also explained on the basis of an example.
3.1.1 Interlocking Areas

The electronic interlocking is structured according to the area principle. The
track installation of a station (or several stations) is divided up into areas which
are as much the same size as possible, preferably into longitudinal fields
situated in parallel to the main direction of travel (for through routes). An ACC
computer is assigned to each of these areas. The sensible division of the track
installation means that train operation is maintained even if an ACC computer
fails, which, in addition to other factors, increases the availability of the
installation.
An area whose assigned ACC is located in the central interlocking building in

which the IIC/OMC is also accommodated is called the centralised area. In the
case of decentralised areas,, the corresponding ACC is not accommodated in
the central interlocking building, but at a remote location. This minimises the
outdoor cabling. The decentralised areas are connected by means of fibre-
optic or copper cables (see Figure 7).
The configuration data is stored centrally in the IIC/OMC. The configuration

data of the individual computers can be managed separately from each other.
Hence, in the case of construction states, the amount of data to be changed
and checked is minimised.
3.1.2 Geographical-circuitry Principle

The SIMIS W interlocking operates according to the geographical-circuitry
principle. The individual elements of the outdoor equipment are treated as
separate objects which are connected to each other according to their position
in and on the track in geographical circuitry (geographical principle) and which
process certain requirements. The number of computers with ACC

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functionality required for processing is proportional to the size of the

installation and the number of element operating modules.
All element types contain the control and safety functions required for spoor-
based communication. A modular system is derived from the logical
juxtaposition (series and parallel connection) of the elements. The elements
communicate with each other via defined connections (spoors).
S2 T1
S1 C1 S3 P1
S4
Figure 8 Track layout diagram with various outdoor elements
Within the context of the geographical-circuitry principle, the track elements

(e.g. signal, points, etc.) are defined as logical element types. An element type
may constitute a piece of hardware in the outdoor equipment or be defined as
a logical element type. Logical element types perform logical interlocking
functions, without the presence of assigned hardware in the outdoor
equipment. All element types contain the control and safety functions required
for spoor-based communication and logic.
Figure 9 Element interconnection diagram for interlocking elements
3.1.3 Basic Aspects of the Principle of Operation

The principle of operation of the SIMIS W interlocking enables interlocking
systems to be created from individual, clearly organised elements (objects).
The elements are linked to each other in accordance with the topography of

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the outdoor equipment. It is therefore possible to implement many types of

interlockings, from small ones with a few controlled elements to very large
interlockings with up to 1,000 controlled elements. Controlled elements may
include points and derailers, signals, supplementary indicators, level
crossings, speed check and monitoring devices, key release instruments and
end position detectors; track vacancy detection devices are not regarded as
controlled elements.
Processing for
control and
display
Conversion into
logical elements
and connections
Track diagram
Figure 10 Principle of operation of the SIMIS W interlocking
All requirements are acquired, verified and assigned to element types during
development. Implementation then follows element by element. Function
modules which perform the actual tasks of processing the interlocking logic
are created in this way. Development is neutral as regards any particular
railway installation, so the station topography does not affect the interlocking
logic.

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So-called logical elements (objects) in the interlocking software are assigned

to the physical controlled elements. As a result, the track layout diagram is
reproduced in the electronic interlocking by means of software.
Those elements which are physically connected to each other in the outdoor
equipment are also linked in the software. Information in the form of
indications is exchanged via these logical links so that logical elements can
communicate with each other.
The outstanding features of the SIMIS W principle of operation are as follows:

• The interlocking logic is created only once for each specific application and
is type-tested in a way which is neutral as regards the particular installation
(strict separation of the operating regulations and the layout of the
installation).
• The logic being executed in the interlocking results automatically from the
interconnection of the functional units. Tests of the interlocking logic
software are required once, and data tests are required for each
installation.
• Interlockings can be created in all sizes, from line interlockings to junction
interlockings, by simple implementation of the track topography.
3.1.4 Interaction of System Components

The interaction of system components is explained in the following example of
processing a command. The operational sequence described takes place
alongside other operational sequences.
A command, e.g. for route setting, is entered by the operator via the
corresponding input medium (keyboard, mouse) by indicating the start
element, the destination element and the type of route (running route or
shunting route). Logical processing of the route setting is performed, for
example, from the destination element to the start element – the setting
sequence from the start element to the destination element is also possible.
This logical example is an application-specific element and cannot be
regarded as a generally applicable procedure.
If necessary, intermediate destinations are also entered in the case of

alternative routes. This is shown on the visual display unit so that the operator
can check and release or delete the request, depending on the selected
operator control system.

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After release by the operator, the command is checked in the IIC for format
errors and the plausible combination of element type, request type, start
element and destination element. If the result of the check in the IIC is
positive, the command is output to the ACC of the destination element or to
the ACC in whose area the element to be controlled is located.
The ACC of the destination element receives the request telegram and carries
out availability proving for the destination element. If availability proving turns
out positive, the ACC determines the next adjacent element in the "start"
direction and passes on the request telegram to the corresponding ACC. If the
result of availability proving is negative, processing is stopped and
cancellation is reported to the IIC.
If availability proving turns out positive, the corresponding ACC passes the
positive result of availability proving to the IIC. This then starts the next
handling phase – the route initiation phase – and returns the new request
telegram to the ACC of the destination element.
The request telegram is again passed from element to element by the relevant
ACC. The completion of route initiation is reported by the start element to the
Central Interlocking Functions level so that the latter can output further
requests to the Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level.
The next phases of element handling and route formation are only carried out
on the Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level. If an ACC
detects that an outdoor element has to be set, e.g. points throwing or signal
setting, it outputs a setting request to the corresponding element.
3.2 Software
The SIMIS W software is divided up into non-application-specific software
(base system and system base ) and the application-specific software and
topographical data. The ECC operating system part is referred to as the “base
system” and the SIMIS W part as the “system base”.

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Application-specific
Interlocking Topographical data
l i
(acquisition with GRACE)
Application-specific software
System base
Service
Safety and
functions Control
diagnostics
Base system and display
logic
Hardware Operating system Restart
System drivers
specific Online testing
logic Timers
Interrupt
Communication
Controlled-element protocols
Control of
logic controlled elements
Special
interface Control and
adaptation display
Station-specific data
Figure 11 SIMIS W software structure
3.2.1 Base System

The base system contains the software packages which are needed to cover
the operating functions of the computer systems used (see Figure 11). It
ensures fail-safe functioning of the computers and is non-application-specific.
3.2.2 System Base

The system base provides the SIMIS W-specific functions. As with the base
system, this software is also non-application-specific.
3.2.3 Application-specific Software / GRACE

The application-specific software contains the operational requirements of the
customer and is tailored to each customer’s operational and technical
requirements.

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The operating rules and regulations of the respective railway authority

comprise all safety regulations according to which the interlocking system
must be designed to ensure that train and shunting movements comply with
the operating department regulations of the railway authority. The resulting
interlocking logic is produced once for each railway authority and recorded as
railway-specific or country-specific software.
The interlocking logic is acquired in a formalised manner using the GRACE

tools (Graphical Requirements Analysis and Design Method in a CENELEC-
based Engineering Process). GRACE also provides a method for acquiring
operating rules and regulations which forms part of the country-specific
process for developing an interlocking logic. GRACE works graphically and
converts the customer requirements into software which can be run on the
target hardware. The method conforms to the requirements of the CENELEC
development process.
Acquisition of Simulation of functions and

interlocking functions user interface using
topography of model station
Entry of functions,
Automatic generation of data acquisition and
program code simulation
using GRACE
Signalling and Configuration data

safety regulations Configuring system
of customer
Functions Data
System base / SIMIS W interlocking

Hardware base system
controls and
monitors
Railway operation
Figure 12 Development process with GRACE
The key advantages of GRACE are:

• Validated and assessed tools

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• The analogy of the method to geographical-circuitry solutions and to the

wiring methods of relay technology results in a high level of customer
acceptance for entry of the interlocking logic.
• Semi-formalised recording of customer requirements
Telegram paths can be described in graphic notation using GRACE. The
respective graphic elements have a natural-language meaning, i.e. the
meanings of the overall graphics are clearly specified; the descriptions in
GRACE are so precise that there is no scope for misinterpretation.
Consequently, GRACE can be categorised as a semi-formalised language.
• Simulation enables direct verification of the interlocking logic by the
customer in the "system requirement specification phase".
• Entry of the interlocking logic is largely independent of the target system,
base system and system base and is therefore adaptable to future
requirements.
• Data storage and use are consistent from the requirements analysis
through to generation of the target code (this is achieved using consistent
tools).
As GRACE automates the processes, through to generation of the target

code, using tools, the graphics produced using GRACE are consistently
implemented right through to the target system; i.e. errors that could occur
through manual processing of the data are precluded by working with GRACE.
3.2.4 Topographical Data / Configuration

Once the interlocking logic has been recorded using GRACE, the individual
stations are configured. This produces project element data which describes
the topography of the railway station. Configuration is based on specific
information about the respective station which the railway authority supplies to
Siemens Transportation Systems (configuring phase I). This includes
information about the track layout, position / number / radii of the points,
signals / signal aspects, target and maximum speeds, the overall layout
diagram, cable layout diagram, structural engineering documents, etc.
On the basis of the operating rules and regulations and configuring phase I,
the actual process of configuration, configuring phase II, is performed. This
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Configuration of the system components includes all data required for

ordering, manufacturing and installing the system.
In the case of point machines, for example, this includes information on

installation on the track (right- or left-hand side), the motor type, the cabling,
the rodding and other data. In the indoor equipment, the type and number of
computer cabinets, including the cable connections between the individual
computers and between the computers and cable termination rack, are
configured.
When configuring the project element data, the characteristics and adjacent
element relationships of the individual components are specified.
3.2.4.1 Configuring Systems
The SIMIS W interlocking provides an interface to which different configuring

systems can be connected. The configuring systems are also used to acquire
data in accordance with project-specific signal layout plans.
The following configuring systems are used:

• PRADES
• CARMEN / VARUS
Features:
• avoidance of redundant data
• extensive support of the configuring engineer
• configurability in line with application-specific requirements
• interfaces to other tools in the process (customer data, archiving, GRACE,
TESYS, etc.)
• generation of appropriate output data

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4 SIMIS W-specific System Components –

Hardware
4.1 SIMIS ECC

The SIMIS W interlocking uses the SIMIS ECC in a 2-out-of-3 configuration as
a fail-safe computer for both the ACC and IIC/OMC functions.
4.1.1 SIMIS ECC Mounting Frame

The ECC is supplied in 19" rack technology as a double-height frame with a
depth of 365 mm. The 19" frame is subdivided into 84 width units (WU) each
of 5.08 mm.
An extension frame can be attached to the base frame. The base frame is
connected to the extension frame via connecting cables at the rear. The two
frames must be mounted one directly above the other in the cabinet because
the length of the connecting cables is limited.
Three central boards, two communication boards and peripheral boards are
located in the base frame. The peripheral boards are 4 or 8 WU in width. The
installation space for the peripheral boards is slot-independent. If boards are
inserted in base and extension frames ex works, board-specific coding pins
prevent confusion of the peripheral boards during maintenance work.
All slots in the extension frame are 8 WU in width and are used for peripheral
boards. Board insertion is also slot-independent.

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84 WU
EOM
EOM
EOM
EOM
EOM
EOM
EOM
EOM
Communication
Communication
ECC base frame

CPU
CPU
CPU
6 HU
Dig. Input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
Dig. input/output
EOM / dig. input/output
ECC extension frame

6 HU
1 WU = 5.08 mm
1 HU = 44.45 mm
Figure 13 ECC computer frame
The advantage of slot independency is that, during conversions, a point

operating module can be replaced with a signal operating module, for
example. In this case, only the cabling has to be adapted for this element
operating module.
All boards are designed in the double Euro-card format / long. They have
metal front panels with two twist knobs which make it easier to insert and
remove the board. The board locks automatically when inserted.
4.1.2 Computer Cabinet

The mounting frames for the computer (power supply, base and extension
frames) are installed in the computer cabinet. The cabinet system is
constructed in 19" technology, has dimensions of 2200 x 600 x 600 mm
(H x W x D) and offers installation space for 46 HU (height
units: 1 HU = 44.45 mm). The front cabinet doors are made of glass. Front and
rear cabinet doors can be fitted with closing cylinders as an option.
Ventilation slots in the cabinet doors and in the roof of the cabinet ensure
good heat dissipation. The ventilation slots are covered by air filter mats. The

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cables are entered from below through a false floor. The apertures are sealed
by a sponge strip in the base plate.
The mounting frames are fastened to two vertical sections at the sides.
A cabinet can accommodate a maximum of two SIMIS ECC computers (one

base frame and one extension frame per computer).
Figure 14 SIMIS ECC computer cabinet
4.1.3 SIMIS ECC Boards

Features, applications and general and board-specific technical data of the
SIMIS ECC boards are cited in the following sections.

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Technical data Board

Board format Double Euro-card format / long ECC CU,
(233.4 mm x 220 mm) mezzanine module baseboard,
POM, POM4, POMP, DC-POM,
SOM, SOM5, SOMP, SOM6,
INOM, INOM2, UNOM, UCOM-I
Temperature range Ambient temperature of components: ECC CU,
-40°C to +85°C according to class 3K7 mezzanine module baseboard,
(EN 60721-3-3) PROFIBUS mezzanine module,
IL bus mezzanine module,
Ambient temperature of cabinet:
Ethernet mezzanine module,
-40°C to +55°C
INOM, INOM2, UNOM
Ambient temperature of components: ECC BUREP
0°C to +70°C
-5°C to +55°C
Ambient temperature of components: UCOM-I
-40°C to +70 °C
according to class 3K7, max. air
temperature +55°C (cabinet inlet air
temperature)
Mounting width 20.32 mm (4 width units) ECC CU, ECC BUREP,
mezzanine module baseboard,
INOM, INOM2, UCOM-I
40.64 mm (8 width units) UNOM,
SOM, SOM5, SOMP, SOM6
EMC properties In line with EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2 ECC CU,
PROFIBUS mezzanine module,
INOM, INOM2, UNOM
In line with EN 50081-2, EN 61000-6-2 POM, POM4, POMP, DC-POM
In line with EN 50121-4 UCOM-I
Safety integrity In line with EN 50129 ECC CU,
PROFIBUS mezzanine module,
INOM, INOM2, UNOM, UCOM-I
Table 1 SIMIS ECC boards, technical data

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4.1.3.1 ECC CU Central Board
The ECC CU board forms the core of the SIMIS ECC computer. The
ECC CU board works in a fail-safe manner and with a high level of
availability in a 2-out-of-3 configuration.
S
STOP
Features
• Installation in the base frame
RUN
• Has an RS422 serial interface (no electrical isolation) and a
UNILINK interface for connecting a diagnostic PC. In the case of
UNILINK the IIC/OMC, project element data, IIC/OMC software and the
operating system are combined into a load file and transferred to
DEL PB
the target system together via the UNILINK interface. Individual
reloading of certain parts is not possible. The load file must
always have the total content.
RS422
• Operates according to the SIMIS principle (see section 10.5.1)
and consists of the processing channel (processor and memory)
and the monitoring channel (hardware comparator)
PB • Delete key for the non-volatile fault memory
ID
SY
VO • Reset switch
EA
EL • LED indicators
ER
SD
ECC-CU
SIEMENS
Figure 15 ECC CU board
Technical data
Processor AMD 486 DX 2
Processor speed 20 MHz (40 MHz internally)
Main memory 8 MB static RAM
Program and data memory 8 MB Flash EPROM
Non-volatile memory for diagnostic data 512 kbyte Flash EPROM
MTBF for E = 0, T = 25°C 16.7 years

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LED indicators
S
STOP
RUN
UNILINK
DEL PB
RS422
PB: Green LED: Fault memory reset

PB ID: Green LED: Peripherals enabled
ID
SY
SY: Yellow LED: Computer channels have been synchronised
VO VO: Yellow LED: 5 V computer voltage within the permissible
EA tolerance
EL EA: Yellow LED: Computer channel enabled
ER
SD EL: Red LED: Left computer channel failed
ECC-CU ER: Red LED: Right computer channel failed
SIEMENS
SD: Red LED: Processor stopped
Figure 16 LED indicators on the ECC CU board

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4.1.3.2 SIMIS ECC Communication Boards
4.1.3.2.1 ECC BUREP
The ECC BUREP is used to connect the ECC to the IL bus. The
board controls and monitors the communication between ECC
computers and is only approved for use in the ACC.
Features
T
R • Two independent ECC BUREP boards are used for each ECC
E
(one board each for computer channels A and B)
• Two independent IL bus interfaces for connection to two IL bus
segments
• LED indicators
BUREP
SIEMENS
Figure 17 ECC BUREP communication board
Technical data
Current input at 5 V DC 1.0 A
Power dissipation 5W

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LED indicators
T: Yellow LEDs: Outgoing telegram to IL bus

T
R R: Green LEDs: Incoming telegram from IL bus
E
E: Red LEDs: Time-out
IL bus interface (bus 1)
IL bus interface (bus 2)
BUREP
SIEMENS
Figure 18 LED indicators on the ECC BUREP board

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4.1.3.2.2 Mezzanine Module Baseboard
The mezzanine module baseboard is the carrying module for

mezzanine modules and is thus used for flexible connection of the
SIMIS ECC to various communication channels (PROFIBUS
mezzanine module, IL bus mezzanine module, Ethernet
mezzanine module).
Features
• Four slots for mezzanine modules
• Mezzanine modules can be combined as required on the
baseboard
Figure 19 Mezzanine module baseboard (empty)

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Technical data
Current input at 5 V DC 270 mA
Power dissipation 1.35 W
4.1.3.2.3 PROFIBUS Mezzanine Module
The IIC/OMC computer is connected to the PROFIBUS and

communication is established with the computers at the Control and
Display level via the PROFIBUS mezzanine module.
Features
• Equipped with its own microprocessor
• Provides the PROFIBUS protocol in line with standard EN 50170
• Installed on the mezzanine module baseboard
Figure 20 PROFIBUS mezzanine module
Technical data
Board format 52.9 mm x 148.31 mm
Mounting width 15 mm
Current input 700 mA
Main memory 512 kbyte SRAM
Communication memory 32 kbyte dual-ported RAM

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LED indicators
Green (right): Token, send authorisation (token) of the module to the bus
Red (left): Error, fault on the mezzanine module, or firmware of the mezzanine
module defective or not loaded
Figure 21 LEDs on the PROFIBUS mezzanine module
4.1.3.2.4 IL Bus Mezzanine Module
The IIC/OMC computer or the ACC computer is connected to the IL

bus via the IL bus mezzanine module. The module is installed on
the mezzanine module baseboard. The LEDs are located on the
relevant front connector.
Figure 22 IL bus mezzanine module and front connector
LED indicators
Yellow: Outgoing telegram to interlocking bus

Green: Incoming telegram from interlocking bus
Red: Time-out
Figure 23 LED indicators on the front connector

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Technical data
Current input at 5 V DC 1A
4.1.3.2.5 Ethernet Mezzanine Module
The IIC/OMC computer is connected to an Ethernet connection and

communication is established with the computers at the Control
and Display level and the ATP interface (RBC / continuous
automatic train control system) (see section 8.4) via the Ethernet
mezzanine module.
Features
• Equipped with its own microprocessor
• Sends and receives UDP or IP telegrams (10 Mbaud or
100 Mbaud)
• Installed on the mezzanine module baseboard
Figure 24 Ethernet mezzanine module
Technical Data
Current input of mezzanine module at 1A
5 V DC
Processor data AMD ELAN SC520 processor
100 MHz processor speed
AM79C972 Ethernet controller

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LED indicators
Green (top): RUN

Green (bottom): Link status (active connection)
Yellow (top): 100 Mbit/s
Yellow (bottom): Active data transfer (Tx or Rx)
Figure 25 LED indicators on the Ethernet mezzanine module
4.1.3.3 SIMIS ECC Peripheral Boards
The outdoor equipment elements are connected to the ACC computer via
peripheral boards. Peripheral boards are integrated or modular element
operating modules.
4.1.3.3.1 SIMIS ECC Integrated Element Operating Modules
The outdoor equipment elements are connected directly to the SIMIS ECC
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4.1.3.3.1.1 POM4, POM, POMP and DC-POM Point Operating Modules
Point machines are connected via element operating

modules of the POM range. One element operating
module controls one point machine (compound point
machines can also be controlled).
S
The POM4 and POM point operating modules control
STOP
and detect single-phase AC point machines and three-
PSS ERR phase AC point machines in four-wire point circuits.
M2+ M1+ The POMP board has been developed specially for
M2- M1-
connecting Polish point machines. It controls and
SHIFT HS
L R detects six-wire, three-phase AC point machines with an
POWER RUN external test voltage supply.
MODE
The DC-POM point operating module can be used to
SELECT operate DC machines. Possible interfaces can include
point machines with 2-, 4-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-wire circuits.
ON Unlike the POM4, the DC-POM does not have three
automatic circuit breakers but only one fuse.
OFF Interpretation of the LEDs on the DC-POM board
corresponds to that of the POM4 (see Figure 28).
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
POM4
SIEMENS
Figure 26 POM4 board

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Common features
• Control of point throwing
• The boards continuously detect the points for the following:
− end position and
− reaching the end position during the throwing process
• Reversing
• Checking of the wires for intercore short circuit
• Variable external wiring: common or separate control and detection circuit
• Removal and insertion possible during operation
• Safety standard in line with SIL 4 according to ENV 50129
• Max. control distance of 6.5 km (electrical interference must be evaluated)
• LED indicators
• Different connectors are available for POM4, POM, POMP and DC-POM,
allowing additional adaptation to customer requirements.
Figure 27 Example of a connector for a three-phase, four-wire circuit (POM4

board)

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Special features of the DC-POM board

• Point control with decentralised power supply of the point machines
• ReDrive function with decentralised power supply
If the point position detection fails, the board activates the point machine,
to throw the point in the end position again
Special features of the POM4 board
The POM4 differs from the POM, POMP and DC-POM in the following
additional functions:
• Mode selection connector for normal operation, temporary points and
dummy machine
• Control voltage monitoring with LED indicator
• Fritting circuit: The fritting circuit of the POM4 generates an additional
alternating current which is added to the monitoring direct current. This
results in more effective fritting of the contacts (in the case of POM and
POMP, the point position contacts are fritted by the monitoring current).
Fritting involves destruction of the pollution layer resistance of a contact.
Pollution layer resistance is caused by the build-up of high-impedance
contamination on contact surfaces.
• Standard reference point wiring ensures easy wiring
Technical data of the POM4 board

Control distance Max. 6.5 km
(depends on cable capacitance and
interference voltages, point machine, voltage)
Mechanical class 3M2 for operation, 2M2 for storage
Electrical isolation 2.5 kVrms (test voltage)
Power supply 24 V for intermediate circuits (21.6 V to 31.2 V)
Bus interface supply voltage 4.75 V to 5.5 V
Fuses Control circuit:
thermo-magnetic automatic circuit-breaker: 5 A
Control voltage 100 V to 440 V AC
Control current Minimum current: 1 A
Maximum current: 5 A
Maximum starting / reversing current: 14 A

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LED indicators
S
STOP: Request to computer: Remove board
STOP PSS: Peripheral select signal LED: Board in operation
ERR: Error LED: Board defective
PSS ERR
M1+: Green LED, lights up when there is a positive DC indicating
M2+ M1+
voltage at the input of indicator 1
M2- M1- M1-: Green LED, lights up when there is a negative DC
SHIFT HS indicating voltage at the input of indicator 1
L R
POWER RUN M2+: Green LED, lights up when there is a positive DC indicating
voltage at the input of indicator 2
M2-: Green LED, lights up when there is a negative DC
MODE
SELECT
indicating voltage at the input of indicator 2
SHIFT: Yellow LED, lights up when the relay coils of the position
relays are energised
ON HS: Yellow LED, lights up when control current relay 1/2 is
energised
OFF L: Yellow LED, lights up when direction relay ‘left’ is energised
R: Yellow LED, lights up when direction relay ‘right’ is
ON
energised
POWER: Green LED lights up when the control voltage for the point
OFF machine is present
ON RUN: Green LED lights up when points are thrown
OFF
POM4
SIEMENS
Figure 28 LED indicators on the POM4 board

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4.1.3.3.1.2 SOM, SOM5, SOMP and SOM6 Signal Operating Modules
Steady-light and flashing-light signal aspects are activated via the SOM,
SOM5 (used in the United Kingdom), SOMP (used in Poland) and SOM6
signal operating modules. The signal lamps, halogen lamps or LED signal
light units are supplied directly or via transformers. The element operating
modules control the signal lamps on two channels via fail-safe computers.
S S
STOP STOP
PSS ERR
PSS ERR
F1 - F8 POWER C OK
1
2
3
4
5
6
F1 7
8
F2 FAULT
- +
F3 1
2
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
SOM
SIEMENS
SOM6
SIEMENS
Figure 29 SOM board SOM6 board

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Common features
• Activation of up to eight light dots (the eight light dots on any one element
operating module are independent of each other)
• Monitoring of the signal lamps by analysing the operating current
• Checking of the signal cables for intercore short circuit
• Assignment to any lamp circuit in one or two signals
• If the board is shut down for any reason, the most restrictive aspects are
switched on directly (without intervention by the computer). For example,
the “stop” signal aspect (red) can thus be displayed in the case of a
shutdown. All proceed-aspect circuits have two additional cut-off facilities
in the lamp circuits, in order to ensure that the proceed aspect is safely
switched off.
• One hard-wired and one freely configurable most restrictive aspect
• Monitoring windows are adapted to day and night operation by means of a
computer command
• Two indication inputs for fault indications from connected signal switching
boxes
• Each lamp circuit has an automatic circuit-breaker (in the case of the
SOM6 board, each lamp circuit is protected by a fuse)
• Electrical interference must be evaluated when calculating the maximum
possible control distance
• Main / auxiliary filament switchover and main / auxiliary filament indication
can take place via an external circuit (signal switching box)
• The SOM, SOM5 and SOMP boards can control and monitor lamps with
the following ratings:
− SOM: 6 W, 10 W, 15 W, 20 W, 24 W and 30 W
− SOM5: 50 W
− SOMP: 24 W for the proceed-aspect circuits, parallel connection of a
24 W lamp and a 12 W lamp for the most-restrictive-aspect circuits
− SOM6: e.g. 10 W to 50 W*, 15 W to 50 W*
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• Different connectors are available for SOM, SOM5, SOMP and SOM6,
allowing additional adaptation to customer requirements. This means that
the requisite lamp voltage (e.g. 12 V / 24 W) is created using the
appropriate connector.
S
BZP1
BZP2
Figure 30 Example of a connector for the SOM element operating module
Technical data for SOM, SOM5 and SOMP

Current input at 5 V DC 1.2 A
Control distance Max. 6.5 km (depends on cable capacitance and
interference voltages, signal lamps, voltage)
Signal supply voltage 24 V for intermediate circuits (in-interlocking
earthed supply voltage)
(12 Vrms to 220 Vrms, 47 Hz to 63 Hz)
Fuses For SOM, SOMP:
One automatic circuit-breaker (response value
0.63 mA) per lamp circuit
For SOM5:
One automatic circuit-breaker (response value
1.25 A) per lamp circuit

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Technical data for SOM6

Current input at 5 V DC 25 mA per computer channel
Control distance Max. 6.5 km (depends on cable capacitance and
interference voltages, signal lamps, voltage)
Signal supply voltage 24 V for intermediate circuits (in-interlocking
earthed supply voltage)
(12 Vrms to 250 Vrms, 50 Hz –5% to 125 Hz +5%)
Fuses One fuse (8 x 1.6 A) per lamp circuit
MTBF acc. to SN29500 for T = 25°C 49.5 years

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LED indicators on SOM board
S
STOP: Off button
Button for insertion and removal during operation
STOP
PSS: Peripheral select signal LED: Board in operation
PSS ERR
F1 - F8: F1 – F8 LEDs indicate whether an automatic circuit
F1 - F8
breaker has tripped
F1
F2
F3
Buttons F1 - F8: Automatic circuit breakers F1 - F8
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
SOM
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Figure 31 LED indicators on the SOM board

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LED indicators on SOM6 board
STOP
PSS ERR
POWER C OK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FAULT
- +
1
2
SOM6
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Figure 32 LED indicators on the SOM6 board

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LED Colour Significance

ERR (Error) Red Board defective.
The error LED is activated if the board is switched
off remanently.
PSS (Peripheral Select Green Board in operation. If this LED goes off, the board
Signal) may be removed from the mounting frame.
POWER 1...8 Green The green LEDs indicate for each lamp circuit
whether the signal supply voltage exists for this
lamp circuit.
One LED unlit If one LED is unlit, this means that the fuse of this
lamp circuit has blown.
All LEDs unlit If all LEDs are unlit, it must be checked whether the
supplied signal supply voltage exists.
C 1...8 (Command) Yellow The yellow LEDs indicate for each lamp circuit
whether the lamp circuit is activated by the
computer.
All command LEDs In the case of cut-off (the ERR LED lights up, the
unlit PSS LED is unlit).
OK 1...8 (OK message) Green The green LEDs indicate the status of the lamp
circuit for each lamp circuit. When the LED lights
up, the lamp circuit is O.K.
Unlit Fault in the lamp circuit.
FAULT 1...2 +/- Green The green LEDs indicate the status of both fault
indicators:
Status at fault indicator input + LED - LED Significance in lamp

circuit signal
(example)
Positive voltage Lights up Unlit Main filament O.K.
Negative voltage Unlit Lights up Auxiliary filament
connected
No voltage Unlit Unlit Fault
Table 2 Interpretation of LEDs (SOM6 module)

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4.1.3.3.1.3 INOM / INOM2 Digital Input / Output Module
The INOM / INOM2 digital input / output module is an interface

board and is used to connect elements of the indoor interlocking
equipment. Outdoor equipment elements can be connected via
S an isolating element (downstream relay). The board is used as
STOP an input and output element. In addition, it is used to read in
interlocking power supply indications. The INOM board is used
PSS ERR for existing SIMIS W interlockings for reasons of compatibility,
whereas the INOM2 board is used for new interlockings.
CHANNEL 1
C M
0
1 Features
2 • Usage in interlocking buildings, concrete equipment houses
3
4 and / or containers
5
6 • Components to be connected must be housed in the
7
CHANNEL 2
interlocking building, concrete equipment houses and / or
C M
0 containers
1
2 • Eight fail-safe (dual-channel) command outputs and eight fail-
3 safe (dual-channel) indication inputs or 16 non-fail-safe
4
5 (single-channel) inputs or outputs
6
7 • Supply of the peripheral interface via two peripheral power
supplies, which can be switched off and are also supplied by
the INOM board
F4A
INOM
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Figure 33 INOM board

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Technical data
Cable lengths Indication cable max. 100 m, max. 16 Ω
Command cable max. 100 m, max. 16 Ω
Power supplies Peripheral voltage: 24 V (-10% to +30%)
Command output:
Switching voltage 24 V (-10% to +30%)
Max. switching current 180 mA
Indication input:
24 V switching voltage / typ. 8 mA
Dielectric strength Bus interface to peripheral stages: 500 Vrms
Fuses Peripheral voltage:
Thermal automatic circuit-breaker 4 A

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LED indicators
S
STOP STOP: Off button
Button for insertion and removal during operation
PSS: Peripheral select signal LED: Board in operation
PSS ERR
CHANNEL 1
C M
0
1 Channel 1: Yellow LED: Command channel 1
2
3 Green LED: Indication channel 1
4
5
6
7
CHANNEL 2 Channel 2: Yellow LED: Command channel 2
C M
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
LED (red): Automatic circuit-breaker has tripped

F4A F4A button: Automatic circuit-breaker 4 A for 24 V peripheral voltage
INOM
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Figure 34 LED indicators on the INOM board

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Supply voltage for

peripheral interface
24 V
INOM Ç SOS1
Ç
SOS2
Read-back of peripherals Peripheral supply (24 V)
Chan. A switched by SOS
24 V SOS
for commands
SOS1
Computer connection (bus interface, voter)
Ç
Read-back of SOS1
Ç
SOS2
SOS1
Chan. B
EXOR In
8x
Out
Chan. 1
Read-back of SOS2
Chan. C Dual-channel
command
Bus connection
output
SOS2
EXOR In
8x
Chan. 2
Out
0 V SOS
SOS1 Ç
SOS2 Ç
Peripheral supply (0 V)
switched by SOS
for indications
Figure 35 Example of a dual-channel command output via the INOM board

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Supply voltage for

peripheral interface
24 V
INOM Ç SOS1
SOS2
Ç
Chan. A Read-back of peripherals Peripheral supply (24 V)
24 V SOS switched by SOS
for commands
Computer connection (bus interface, voter)
SOS1
Ç
Read-back of SOS1
SOS2
Ç
SOS1
Chan. B
EXOR In
8x
Chan. 1 Out
Read-back of SOS2 Dual-

Chan. C channel
indication
Bus connection
source
SOS2
EXOR In
8x
Chan. 2 Out
0 V SOS
SOS1
Ç
SOS2
Ç Peripheral supply (0 V)
switched by SOS
for indications
Figure 36 Example of a dual-channel indication input via the INOM board

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4.1.3.3.1.4 UNOM Digital Universal Input / Output Module
The UNOM digital universal input / output module is used

to connect elements of the outdoor and indoor equipment.
Process state data is read in and control commands are
output to the outdoor equipment via the UNOM board. In
S
addition, adjacent interlockings are interconnected via the
STOP UNOM board.
Features
PSS ERR
CHANNEL 1 • Components to be connected may be located in the
C M
0 outdoor equipment
1
2 • Read-in of eight dual-channel or 16 single-channel
3 indications. Fail-safe indications are read in via two
4
5 UNOM boards (four channels).
6
7
• Output of eight fail-safe commands
CHANNEL 2
C M
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
UNOM
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Figure 37 UNOM board

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Technical data
Control distance for indication and Max. 6.5 km (depends on cable capacitance and interference
command cables voltages)
Power supplies Peripheral voltage: 24 V (-10% to +30%)
Indication input: 60 V (-10% to +20%), min. 5 mA
Output loads
Switching voltage 230 V 150 V 60 V 24 V

AC DC AC DC AC DC AC DC
Switching current in A 0.4 0.08 0.4 0.25 0.9 0.3 0.9 0.9

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LED indicators
STOP: Off button

S Button for insertion and removal during operation
STOP PSS: Peripheral select signal LED: Board in operation

PSS ERR
CHANNEL 1 Channel 1: Yellow LED: Command channel 1
C M
1
2
3 Channel 2: Yellow LED: Command channel 2
4
6
7
CHANNEL 2
C M
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
UNOM
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Figure 38 LED indicators on the UNOM board

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UNOM board
Out0a
Channel 1 R0.1
Channel 2 R0.2 Out0b
Out1a Fuse
Channel 1 R1.1 Single-pole

circuit
Out2a
Channel 1 R2.1
Out3a Fuse
Channel 1 R3.1 Double-pole

circuit
Out4a Fuse
Channel 1 R4.1
Out5a
Channel 1 R5.1
Out6a
Channel 1 R6.1
Out7a
Channel 1 R7.1
Figure 39 Example of a dual-channel command output via the UNOM board

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UNOM board
Input of indication voltage
Voltage for
indication circuit
Input 1.0 Channel 1
Constant-current source
Input 1.1
Fail-safe
indication source
Input 1.2
Return line for

indication voltage
Channel 1 Common reference potential
for indication circuits
Channel 2 Input for indication voltage
Input 2.0 Voltage for

Constant-current source indication circuit
Channel 2
Input 2.1
Input 2.2
Return line for

indication voltage
Figure 40 Example of a dual-channel indication input via the UNOM board

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4.1.3.3.1.5 Other Element Operating Modules
It is possible to reuse existing element operating modules by means of the

INOM, INOM2 and UNOM boards. Parts from the range of SIMIS C element
operating modules (e.g. DB AG) can thus be used, albeit subject to the
necessary adjustments.
4.1.3.3.2 SIMIS ECC Modular Element Operating Modules
System limits of MSTT Signal

Signal lamps
MSTT Signal
SIMIS ECC max. 100 m
ISDN, max. 10 km
interlocking
Communication
board (UCOM-I)
Primary power supply:

200 to 460 V
400 V
Train
control
Service and systems
diagnostic unit
Service and
diagnostic unit
Figure 41 Connection of indoor and outdoor equipment

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4.1.3.3.2.1 UCOM-I Communication Board
The modular element operating modules (e.g. MSTT Signal

board, see section 4.1.3.3.2.2) are connected via the UCOM-I
communication board located in the SIMIS ECC (ACC
functionality). The outdoor equipment elements are then
S
STOP
connected to the modular element operating modules. Up to four
modular element operating modules are connected to the
PSS ERR
SIMIS ECC (ACC functionality) via a UCOM-I communication
board.
A B
ERR
OK
Reset
Features
• Equipped with a two-channel fail-safe computer (µECC)
• Four ISDN communication interfaces
UNI
• One mode selection connector slot, eight different mode

codes which can be modified during operation are available
DIAG
per ISDN connection:

ISDN − 1. Normal mode (connector colour: black)
CH1
CH2
− 2. Construction mode (connector colour: yellow)
CH3
CH4
− 3. Stand-by mode (connector colour: red)
BA
− 4. Relief operation (connector colour: green)

BA1
− 5. Active diagnosis (connector colour: blue)

− Three other modes are freely codable (possible
BA2
connector colours: grey, violet, white)

• Control distance: The precise values for the control distance
BA3
to the decentralised elements depend on the project

involved. The control distance between the UCOM-I board
BA4
and the MSTT Signal board, for example, may be up to

10 km.
• One serial interface and one UNILINK interface for
diagnostic purposes
Figure 42 UCOM-I communication board

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Technical data
Voltage range 4.75 V DC to 6.5 V DC
Power consumption 8W
Mechanical class 3M4 (for operation)

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LED indicators
S
STOP Stop button: For removal and insertion of the board
PSS ERR
PSS: Green LED: Board in operation
ERR: Red LED: Board is defective, switched off
A B remanently
ERR
OK
Reset
Computer channel status
Reset button: Board reset
UNILINK interface: Booting and manufacturer diagnosis

UNI
RS 232 interface: Service and diagnostic interface

DIAG
ISDN
CH1
ISDN state display: CH1-CH4
CH2
CH3 Mode selection connector: For connected decentralised devices

CH4
BA
BA1
BA2
BA3
BA4
Figure 43 LED indicators on the UCOM-I board
4.1.3.3.2.2 MSTT Signal Board
The decentralised modular MSTT Signal board is used to activate signal

lamps (single-filament and double-filament lamps) and LED light sources
(lamp substitute) and control automatic train protection systems.

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A B
ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR
UL PSS PSS PSS PSS
SAB SAB SAB SAB OK
5V A B A B A B A B
3V3 STOP
ZUB:GKS
HF NF HF NF 1 2 CH 1
1 1 Bit 0
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ST
ERR
2 2 Bit 1
3 3 Bit 2 CH 2 ISDN
4 4 Bit 3 CH 1
ST
ERR
5 5 Bit 4 CH 2
6 6 VZUB CH 3
10V
30V
7 7
ST
ERR
8 8 SIGNUM
1 CH 4 RESET
2
ST
ERR
A B
MSTT Signal
DIAG
UNI
MS-LK MS-LK MS-ZSK(SBB) MS-ULK MS-CU
Figure 44 MSTT Signal board (with train control board for the Swiss Federal
Railways’ standard)
Features
• Connection / communication with indoor equipment via ISDN connection /
UCOM-I communication board
• Control of various train protection systems:
− 4 x (8 x) INDUSI
− 4 x GPE speed check facilities
− 2 x Signum
− 2 x ZUB121
− 4 x balises / loops

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• The following limiting values apply for activation of the lamps:

− max. 30 V/35 W
− max. 140 W for lamps switched on simultaneously
• The MSTT Signal board can be used to activate lamps and LED light
sources featuring the following properties:
10 V / 20 W
12 V / 6 W
12 V / 10 W
12 V / 12 W
12 V / 20 W
12 V / 24 W
12 V / 30 W
30 V / 15 W
12 V / 35 W
• Activation of max. 16 double-filament lamps
• Main / auxiliary filament switchover
• Cold filament monitoring
• Day / night voltage switchover
• Two most restrictive aspects
• Serial interface for diagnostic purposes
• ½ 19" mounting frame
• Size: double Euro-card format (233.4 mm x 220 mm)
• Synchronous flashing in the computer
• Diagnosis via the serial interface on the MSTT Signal board (outdoor
equipment) or the UCOM-I communication board (indoor equipment)
• Connection of a PC or hand-held PC possible
• Extended diagnosis via UNILINK

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4.1.3.4 SIMIS ECC Power Supply Boards

Technical data Board
Board format 160 mm x 100 mm SVK 2102,
SV 120/5,
SV 230/5
SVK 5102
Mounting width 21 width units (WU) of 5.08 mm each
EMC properties In line with EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2
Temperature range Ambient temperature of components:
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +55°C
Table 3 Technical data of the SIMIS ECC power supply boards
4.1.3.4.1 SVK 2102 Power Supply Board

Power supply board for SIMIS ECC computers
Features
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC

F200mA
from a 60 V DC input voltage
I
Technical data
O • MTBF for E = 0, T = 25°C: 72.6 years
• Primary voltage: 60 V DC ± 40%
UE
• Secondary voltage: 5 V DC
• Power: 120 W
UA
SVK 2102
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Figure 45 SVK 2102 power supply board

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4.1.3.4.2 SV 120/5 Power Supply Board

Features
M100mA
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from
a 120 V AC input voltage
I
Technical data
O • MTBF for T = 40°C: 68.5 years
• Primary voltage: 120 V AC ± 20%
UE
• Power: 120 W
UA
SV 120/5
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Figure 46 SV 120/5 power supply board
4.1.3.4.3 SV 230/5 Power Supply Board

Features
M100mA
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from a
230 V AC input voltage
I
Technical data
O • MTBF for E = 0, T = 25°C: 72.6 years
• Primary voltage: 230 V AC ± 20 %
UE
• Power: 120 W
UA
SV 230/5
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Figure 47 SV 230/5 power supply board

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4.1.3.4.4 SVK 5102 Power Supply Board

Features
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from
a 24 V DC input voltage
Technical data
• MTBF for E=0, T=25° C: 50,5 years
• Primary voltage: DC 24 V -10% to + 20 %
• Secondary voltage: DC 5 V
• Power: 120 W
Figure 48 SVK 5102 power supply board

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LED indicators
Front panel
Gerätesicherung
Miniature fuse (Gerätesicherung)
I/O switch: Module on / off switch
I
O
LED (yellow): UE: Input voltage present
UE
LED (yellow): UA: Output voltage present

UA
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Figure 49 LED indicators on the power supply board (schematic

representation)
Power supply board Miniature fuse

SVK 2102 200 mA
SV 120/5 100 mA
SV 230/5 100 mA
SVK 5102 200 mA
Table 4 Power supply board miniature fuses

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4.1.3.5 Diagnostic Module

The Diagnostic Module receives the operational and
diagnostic messages of the SIMIS ECC computer via
the UNILINK or the RS422 interface and stores them.
The DIMO is able to communicate with a PC (Laptop)
via the RS232 interface. The assembly of the DIMO is
possible in a power supply rack.
Features
Interfaces: UNILINK, RS422, Ethernet, Infrared, RS232,
CAN
Technical Data
• Assembly system: SIPAC aluminium cartridge for 19“
module rack
• Mounting width: 14 width units (71,1mm)
• Mounting height: 3 height units (129mm)
• Mounting depth:170mm
• Measures of printed circuit board: 100 x 160mm
• Connector: 48 pin according to DIN 41612, Bauform
F
• Operating temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Supply voltage: 24V DC ± 2V
• Current input: 200 mA
• Power consumption: 4,8 W
Figure 50 DIMO front panel
4.1.4 IIC/OMC
The hardware base of the IIC/OMC computer is the SIMIS ECC.
The hardware base comprises three ECC CU central boards and two
mezzanine module baseboard communication boards. Complementation of
the baseboard with mezzanine modules depends on the project involved.
Three different default complement variants exist:
• One interlocking bus and two PROFIBUS boards
• One interlocking bus and two Ethernet boards
• One interlocking bus and three Ethernet boards
The slots are assigned as follows:

• 0: Interlocking bus

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• 1: ATP interface (RBC / continuous automatic train control system)

• 2: Commissioning interface
• 3: Control and display interface
S S S
STOP STOP STOP
RUN RUN RUN
UNILINK UNILINK UNILINK
DEL PB DEL PB DEL PB
RS422 RS422 RS422
PB PB PB
ID ID ID
SY SY SY
VO VO VO
EA EA EA
EL EL EL
ER ER ER
SD SD SD
ECC-CU ECC-CU ECC-CU
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Figure 51 Boards in the base frame (IIC/OMC functionality)
4.1.5 ACC
The hardware base of the ACC computer is the SIMIS ECC. It comprises
three ECC CU boards (CPU) and two communication boards (ECC BUREP or
mezzanine module baseboard). The remaining slots are reserved for the
integrated element interface modules.

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S S S S S S S S S S S S
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
T T
R R STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
E E
RUN RUN RUN PSS ERR PSS ERR
PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR
PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR

CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+
C M C M C M C M F1 - F8 F1 - F8 M2- M1- M2- M1- M2- M1-
0 0 0 0 SHIFT HS SHIFT HS SHIFT HS
UNILINK UNILINK UNILINK
1 1 1 1 L R L R L R
2 2 2 2 POWER RUN POWER RUN POWER RUN
3 3 3 3
DEL PB DEL PB DEL PB 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 MODE MODE MODE
6 6 6 6 F1 F1 SELECT SELECT SELECT
7 7 7 7
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 F2 F2
C M C M C M C M
0 0 ON ON ON
0 0 F3 F3
RS422 RS422 RS422 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
F4 F4 OFF OFF OFF
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 F5 F5 ON ON ON
5 5
PB PB PB 6 6 6 6
F6 F6
ID ID ID 7 7 7 7 OFF OFF OFF
SY SY SY
F7 F7
VY VY VY ON ON ON
EA EA EA
F8 F8
EL EL EL F4A F4A
ER ER ER OFF OFF OFF
SD SD SD
BUREP ECC-CU BUREP ECC-CU ECC-CU INOM INOM UNOM UNOM SOM SOM POM4 POM4 POM4
SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS SIEMENS
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ECC BUREP
ECC CU INOM board UNOM board SOM board POM4 board
Figure 52 Example of boards in the base frame (ACC functionality)
S S S S S S S S S S
STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP
PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR
PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR PSS ERR
CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 1 M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+ M2+ M1+
F1 - F8 F1 - F8 C M C M C M M2- M1- M2- M1- M2- M1- M2- M1- M2- M1-
0 0 0 SHIFT HS SHIFT HS SHIFT HS SHIFT HS SHIFT HS
1 1 1 L R L R L R L R L R
2 2 2 POWER RUN POWER RUN POWER RUN POWER RUN POWER RUN
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5 MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE
F1 F1 6 6 6 SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT
7 7 7
F2 F2 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 2
C M C M C M
0 0 0 ON ON ON ON ON
F3 F3
1 1 1
2 2 2
F4 F4
3 3 3 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4 4 4
F5 F5 ON ON ON ON ON
5 5 5
6 6 6
F6 F6
7 7 7
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
F7 F7
ON ON ON ON ON
F8 F8
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

SOM SOM UNOM UNOM UNOM POM4 POM4 POM4 POM4 POM4
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SOM board UNOM board POM4 board
Figure 53 Example of boards in the extension frame (ACC functionality)

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Board type Board

Central board ECC CU
Communication boards ECC BUREP, mezzanine module baseboard
Integrated element operating modules INOM, INOM2
UNOM
SOM, SOM5, SOMP, SOM6
POM, POM4, POMP, DC-POM
Communication board UCOM-I
Decentralised element operating module MSTT Signal
Table 5 ECC boards (ACC functionality)
4.2 Bus Systems
4.2.1 PROFIBUS
The data is transmitted between the Central Interlocking Functions (IIC/OMC)
and Control and Display (MMI, service and diagnostic computer) levels in a
procedure-protected manner via the PROFIBUS. The PROFIBUS can be
designed as a redundant 1-out-of-2 system if required.
Communication between the IIC/OMC computer and the commissioning PC

takes place on one channel in a non-fail-safe manner via the PROFIBUS.
Cyclical checking of the connection is not strictly necessary, because the
commissioning PC is a commissioning and fault location tool.

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4.2.1.1 Optical Link Module (OLM)
The OLM serves as an interface between electrical and

optical networks. Each module has channels (ports)
that are independent of one another, each of them
being equipped with a transmitter and a receiver.
The operating voltage is 24 V DC. The electrical

channel (CH1) is a nine-pole sub-D socket. An RS 485
bus segment in accordance with the PROFIBUS
standard EN 50170 can be connected to this channel.
The fibre-optic cables are connected via BFOC/2.5
connectors (CH2 and CH3).
Figure 54 Optical Link Module (example)
4.2.1.2 CP5613 FO Communication Board
The CP 5613 FO board offers a high-performance

fibre-optic interface for connecting PCs to the
PROFIBUS.
It is used in the MMI system (VICOS OC 101/111)

and service and diagnostic system (VICOS S&D)
under the Windows NT/2000 operating system. The
FDL protocol as defined in EN 50170 is used at the
interface.
Figure 55 CP5613 FO communication board

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4.2.2 IL Bus
The IL bus forms the communication system between the Central Interlocking
Functions (IIC/OMC computer) level and the ACC computers at the Signalling
and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level and the evaluation computers
(Az S M (E)). A second interlocking bus connection can be used to connect
adjacent interlockings (see section 8.5.2).
Hardware and software developed by Siemens is used. Security during data

transmission is achieved using an error detection procedure. The interlocking
bus is a single-channel fail-safe bus system which is designed as a two-
channel system for availability reasons. Program modules process the
transmission procedure in both the receive and send directions and switch
over if a bus system connection fails and then again when the bus system
connection is restored. These modules are identical in all computers. The bus
has a star structure within an interlocking centre. Each computer has bus
interface boards that are linked to a bus centre via copper or fibre-optic
cables.
The interlocking bus can be extended (lengthened) in order to connect

decentralised ACC computers.
The interlocking bus offers the possibility of performing internal error statistics
in order to permit analyses in the event of a fault. The error statistics can be
requested by maintenance action.
4.2.2.1 Bus Centre
The bus centre controls data traffic on the interlocking bus. For example, only
one computer may send data at any one time. A bus centre consists of the
central bus boards ZEBUS and ZEBER, the BUVER repeater boards and the
connections between them and the power supply boards.
There are three different bus centres. They differ in the number of connectable
SIMIS computers and the cabinet space required. A bus centre can consist of
a single or double frame.

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Name Use as Type Notes

SBUZ Standard bus centre for up to 28 Single-channel Two bus centres required
SIMIS computers for dual-channel operation
RBUZ Reduced bus centre for up to 14
SIMIS computers
ZBUZ Dual bus centre for up to 7 Dual-channel One bus centre required for
SIMIS computers and where dual-channel operation
cabinet space is limited
Table 6 Bus centres
The SBUZ has two frames (two-tier). RBUZ and ZBUZ are each mounted in a
single-tier frame. SBUZ and RBUZ are always present in duplicate, as only
one computer channel is ever connected to a bus centre. Channel 1 and
channel 2 are always connected to the one-tier ZBUZ.
SBUZ1 SBUZ2 RBUZ1 RBUZ2 ZBUZ
Channel A Channel B
Channel A Channel B
Channel
Channel A B
Computer Computer Computer
max. 28 max. 14 max. 7
Figure 56 Possibilities for connecting various bus centres
Telegrams
The data is transmitted as telegrams. The bus telegrams consist of the

telegram header, the data part and an error detection suffix. The normal
telegram is transmitted via two channels. If one of the channels of the bus
system fails, the telegrams are modified for the other channel so that data
transmission is secure on one channel. Security during data transmission is
achieved with an error detection suffix.

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Switching of Telegrams
In the interlocking bus system, data transmission between the transmitting

computer, bus centre and receiving computer is based on a call switching
procedure.
The computer that wants to send a telegram to another computer writes the
telegram in the send FIFO of the ECC BUREP board and submits a request. A
separately switched request line leading from each ECC BUREP board to the
bus centre (ZEBUS / ZEBER boards) is used for this purpose.
The bus centre establishes the connection between the requesting computer
and the requested computer. The request lines coming from the individual bus
interface boards are interrogated cyclically. If a request is present, the bus
centre carries out a switching operation. Only one telegram is transmitted per
operation.
Then interrogation of the request lines continues. While the transmission of a

telegram between two computers is in progress, the bus centre is not available
for a further transmission.
Technical data
Modular system ESA 600, 19"
Board format Single Euro-card format
Supply voltage +60 V DC
Power consumption max. 100 W per bus centre
Ambient temperature 0°C to +40°C
Climatic category 3K3 in line with EN 60721-3-3
4.2.2.2 Bus Connection
If an interlocking centre or a decentralised controlled area contains more than

28 computers, several bus centres must be connected. Each bus centre works
independently and has its own power supply and controllers. The bus centres
are connected via interface boards. Up to 127 computers can communicate
using this system.
The following interface boards are available:

• DABUS Data interface board for IL bus (copper cable)
• OKBUS Data interface board for IL bus (fibre-optic cable)

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An interface board reacts to a group of associated computers in the bus to be

connected.
As computers within a remote bus also exchange telegrams, this prevents the
transmission of these telegrams via the bus connection.
If only an ECC (ACC functionality) in a separate location is to be connected to

the bus, the interface board only reacts to one address.

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IIC/OMC
A B C
IL bus IL bus
M module M module
DABUS BUVER BUVER

ZEBUS
ZEBER BUVER
DABUS BUVER
ZEBUS
ZEBER BUVER BUVER
DAG DAG ECC

BUREP
ECC
BUREP
BUREP 16 BUREP 16
1...27 *
A B C A B C
Cu
ACC EC
4 4
DAG DAG
BUVER OKBUS
ZEBUS 1
DABUS
OKBUS
ZEBUS 2
DABUS BUVER
ECC
BUREP
ECC
BUREP 2 2
A B C FOC
ACC
BUVER BUVER
ZEBUS 1
OKBUS
BUVER
ZEBUS 2
BUVER OKBUS
ECC ECC ECC ECC * The 28th slot is assigned to DABUS.
BUREP BUREP BUREP BUREP
1...27 ** ** The 28th slot is assigned to OKBUS. If more than
8 slots are used, the ZEBER is also required (as in
A B C A B C the top level).
ACC ACC
Figure 57 IL bus system (schematic representation)

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4.2.2.3 IL Bus Boards
4.2.2.3.1 ZEBUS (Central Bus Control Board)
The ZEBUS board controls the process of transmitting telegrams via the bus
system. The board is designed so that it can be used on its own (without
ZEBER) in bus centres with up to eight bussed stations. The request lines
coming from the individual repeater boards (BUVER) are interrogated
constantly. The ZEBUS board registers all “calls”, evaluates them, establishes
the connection and enables or blocks data transmission, depending on the
respective status indication (computer in operation, computer failed).
If a request is present, the ZEBUS board carries out a switching operation and
connects the transmitter and receiver. It ensures that only one computer
sends data and a second computer receives this data at any one time.
Interrogation of the request lines then continues.
4.2.2.3.2 ZEBER (Central Bus Extension Board)
The ZEBER board increases the number of bussed stations from eight
(ZEBUS on its own) to up to 28 (ZEBUS plus ZEBER). The ZEBER board
cannot be used without the ZEBUS board, as it only contains circuit elements
for interrogating and acknowledging request lines.
4.2.2.3.3 BUVER (Repeater Board)
The BUVER board connects the individual SIMIS computers via their bus
interface boards. Connection to the ACC computer is established via the ECC
BUREP board, to the IIC/OMC computer via the IL bus mezzanine module
and to the evaluation computer via the BUREP16 board.
The BUVER buffers the data and control signals from a computer to the IL bus
centre. This reduces the effect of cable capacitance on the signal form. In
addition, there is a direction reversal of the data and control signal drivers.
4.2.2.3.4 OKBUS_LASER3 (Optical Bus Interface Board, Laser 3)
The OKBUS_LASER3 board connects bus centres using suitable fibre-optic

cables. The wavelength of the transmitter is 1300 nm. Depending on the total
attenuation of the transmission path, distances of up to 20 km can be covered.

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The board is housed in the bus centre and stores the telegrams coming from
the IL bus in a send FIFO memory. It converts the electrical signals into optical
signals and sends them serially to the partner OKBUS via the fibre-optic cable.
Conversely, it receives telegrams via the fibre-optic cable, converts them into
electrical signals and stores them in a receive FIFO memory. From there, it
sends the telegrams to the target computer via the IL bus.
4.2.2.3.5 DABUS (Data Interface Board)
The DABUS board connects the bus centres of the IL-Bus via modem and
telecommunication lines. So, decentralised areas of a SIMIS W Interlocking
may be connected using public telecommunication networks. For this purpose,
SIMIS W supports the necessary safety features.

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4.2.2.3.6 Power Supply Boards
4.2.2.3.6.1 SVK 2102 Power Supply Board

Application
Power supply board for bus centres
Features
F200mA
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from a
I 60 V DC input voltage
O
UE
UA
SVK 2102
SIEMENS
Figure 58 SVK 2102 board

Application
Features
F200mA
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from a 60 V DC
I input voltage
UE
UA
SVK 3150
SIEMENS

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Application
Features
M200mA
M100mA
Generates a stabilised supply voltage of 5 V DC from a 24 V DC
I input voltage
UE
UA
SVK 5150
SIEMENS
4.2.2.4 Bus Monitoring Computer
Users of the SIMIS W interlocking can record and evaluate the telegrams of
the IL bus using the bus monitoring computer (BMC). The telegrams recorded
in the bus monitoring computer are sent to the logging PC and stored on the
hard drive of this computer (as files). The telegrams can then be read and
evaluated.
The BMC runs on the Linux operating system. The bus monitoring board for
the PC and the OKBUS_LASER 3 connect the BMC to the interlocking bus.
4.2.3 Ethernet
Data is transmitted with procedure protection via an Ethernet connection
between the Central Interlocking Functions (IIC/OMC) and Control and Display
(MMI, service and diagnostic computer) levels. The Ethernet connection can
optionally be used as a redundant 1-out-of-2 system.
Communication between the IIC/OMC computer and the commissioning PC is

non-fail-safe and single-channel via the Ethernet connection. Cyclical

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checking of the connection is not strictly necessary, because the

commissioning PC is a commissioning and fault location tool.
The Ethernet connection is implemented using the Ethernet mezzanine

module on a mezzanine module baseboard.
When spanning large distances (> 10 m), additional electrical isolation by way
of fibre-optic cables is recommended. An OMC (Optical Media Converter) from
Siemens can be used for this purpose. There is a separate OMC for each
transmission channel. A commercially available patch cable is used for the
connection between the Ethernet mezzanine module and the OMC. A crossed
patch cable has to be used for the direct connection between Ethernet
mezzanine modules or between an Ethernet mezzanine module and a PC
(e.g. control systems).

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5 Application-specific System Extensions

The following application-specific systems can currently be used as an option.
The necessary interfaces are created by the SIMIS W-specific system
components (hardware).
5.1 Control and Display
5.1.1 Man-Machine Interface (MMI) via PROFIBUS / Ethernet

Connection
The SIMIS W interlocking can be operated using different MMI systems,
provided they have a PROFIBUS or Ethernet connection and support the
PDI/PDT interface protocol (process data interface between the electronic
interlocking and operations control system level). In addition to the PDI
protocol, the SBS standard operator interface (for the standard in the area of
DB AG) is also available via an Ethernet connection (TCP/IP or UDP (1)).
Currently, the VICOS OC 101/111 systems from the VICOS OC 100 range,
the ILTIS system and the BPS 901 MMI system are operated together with the
SIMIS W interlocking. In addition, the use of customer-specific systems is also
possible, provided that these systems meet the above-referenced conditions.
5.1.1.1 VICOS OC 100 MMI
Figure 61 VICOS OC 101 MMI

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The ergonomically designed, full-graphics VICOS® OC 101/111 MMI offers the

operator the latest overview of process events at all times and can be
expanded with automatic functions such as train tracking and automatic route
setting. The Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 operating system forms the basis
for the VICOS OC 100 software.
The following are displayed on the visual display units:

• general system indications
• overview displays (complete overview of the line with selected individual
functions)
• train number views (overview of the line with the train numbers)
• detail views (detailed displays with all interlocking functions)
• alarm list
• test images
Two variants of the MMI are available:

• VICOS OC 101 (non-procedure-protected control and display)
• VICOS OC 111 (procedure-protected control and display)
Reference computer Protection of indication processing

(with process image
MMI of MMI) in control system
– Dual-channel processing in MMI and

reference computer
– Cyclical tests
Protection of indication direction Protection of command direction

through telegram error detection Interlocking in the case of relief operations
suffix
– Special interlocking dialogue
– Checksum for detection of corruption – Standardised communication protocol
– Sequence number for detection of between operation and display and
confusion and loss the interlocking
Figure 62 VICOS 111, procedure-protected control and display
The VICOS OC 111 MMI variant with integrated procedure-protected control

and display in accordance with Mü 8004 has been designed for customers
requiring fail-safe MMIs.
In terms of effect, the guideline for Mü 8004 largely conforms to requirement

category 7 as defined in DIN V 19250. Approval has been granted by the EBA

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(Federal German Railways Office) for VICOS OC 111 in line with CENELEC
SIL 4 (document approval).
VICOS OC 111 secures the transfer of information between the operator and
the interlocking by a procedure-protected display of interlocking indications
and a standardised communication sequence. No special hardware and
software are needed for the procedure protection of VICOS OC 111. Just an
additional PC is required as the reference computer, which can also be used
at another location, e.g. for displaying interlocking indications.
A process image of the MMI is displayed on the reference computer. The

interlocking indications are processed in parallel on the MMI and on the
reference computer. In this process, the static and dynamic image data is
tested cyclically and, for safety-critical operator actions, checked against each
other.
5.1.1.2 ILTIS MMI
As an alternative to the VICOS OC 100 MMI, the ILTIS MMI can be connected
to the SIMIS W interlocking via the PROFIBUS. The Windows 2000 operating
system forms the basis for the ILTIS software.
The main safety-related requirements are implemented by means of the safe

display, operation with display test and the dual-channel command output.
The ILTIS MMI has a Windows user interface.
Figure 63 ILTIS MMI

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The ILTIS MMI has the following features:

• simple operator guidance
• safe control and display
• integration of passenger information systems
The following are displayed on the visual display units:

• overview displays
• detail views of stations
• train tracking and automatic route setting information
• plaintext information from the Indication Manager
5.1.1.3 BPS MMI System
The BPS 901 MMI system is DB AG’s standard system for operator consoles.
The system is connected to the SIMIS W interlocking via an Ethernet
connection.
The BPS 901 MMI system features a completely mouse-driven, window-based

user interface and consists of an MMI computer, a reference computer and a
documentation computer (logs faults and critical operator actions and is only
used for large interlockings). The MMI system implements a procedure-
protected display by using MMI and reference computers. Colour monitors
(tubular systems or TFTs) are used as communication and display media.
The BPS 901 MMI system performs the following functions for example:
• log-in and log-out
• display of current logging and fault information of the electronic interlocking
• display of archived logging and fault information of the electronic
interlocking (historical display)
• display of maintenance information
• screen changeover on the overview / detail monitors

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Figure 64 BPS 901 MMI system
On the monitors, indication views such as detail views and overviews are
displayed. Both views feature a monitoring area with update indicator and a
colour bar as monitor control indicator.
5.2 Axle Counting Systems

The Az S 350 U and Az S M 350 (E) axle counting systems can be used as an
option. In addition, other axle counting systems with the appropriate interfaces
can be connected.
Common features
Axle counting systems are used for automatically monitoring running lines
(block sections) and tracks operated by stations (routes). Track vacancy
detection sections (TVDS), crossing sections and point sections are monitored
for “clear” or “occupied” indications.
The Az S 350 U and Az S M (E) microcomputer axle counting systems stand

out due to their compact design and the possibilities for expanding their
functions.
The modular structure, the application of the multiple-axle counting method for
evaluating the counting head signals and the use of tried-and-tested
components ensure that the systems maintain a high level of availability.
The Az S 350 U and Az S M 350 (E) axle counting systems can be used for:

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• main lines and branch lines

• station areas
• single- and multiple-track lines
• lines with and without a block
• all traction types
• all current coach types
• track sections of any length
• speeds of up to 360 km/h
The Az S 350 U and Az S M 350 (E) axle counting systems consist of three
main components:
• outdoor equipment:
ZP 43 wheel detection equipment (comprising the double wheel detector
including cables and trackside connection box)
• indoor equipment:
the evaluation computer (receives the counting head information,
evaluates it and issues “clear” or “occupied” indications to the interlocking)
• transmission path between the indoor and outdoor equipment:
connecting cable between the trackside connection box and the evaluation
computer
The control distance between the interlocking and counting heads can be up
to 6.5 km (typical) for both systems and can be extended to up to 21 km
depending on the reduction factor of the cable and the type of traction.
5.2.1 Az S 350 U System Features

The Az S 350 U axle counting system is a combination of the Az S (M) 350,
versions B, M and T, and Az S 600 axle counting systems to form a base
system. The Az S 350 U (U = universal) system is a fail-safe track vacancy
detection facility for several track sections. A “clear” or “occupied” indication is
issued for track sections on the basis of a microcomputer which operates
according to the SIMIS principle (2-out-of-2 configuration, see Figure 77).
The Az S 350 U system is connected to the electronic interlocking via an I/O

interface and can process signals from a maximum of five directly connected
counting heads. A maximum of four track vacancy detection sections (TVDS)
can be monitored by each evaluation computer.

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The evaluation computer can be joined with a “left-hand” and “right-hand”

adjacent computer via a modem connection to form a modem group. This
allows the evaluation of signals from up to six “remote” counting heads. The
appropriate configuration of three evaluation computers per modem allows
signals from up to eleven counting heads to be evaluated in one evaluation
computer and a total of up to twelve track vacancy detection sections to be
monitored.
In addition to counting head and section data, the Az S 350 U system is

capable of the bidirectional transmission of binary information (operator-
specific data for use as required, e.g. block information). If the Az S 350 U
system is equipped with the full complement of boards, up to 24 items of
binary information (inputs / outputs) can be transmitted for use as required,
depending on the number of track vacancy detection sections configured.
5.2.2 Az S M (E) System Features

The Az S M multiple-section microcomputer axle counting system is a fail-safe
track vacancy detection facility for more than one track section. The system
includes the tried-and-tested SIMIS 3216 computer, which is available as a
fail-safe computer in a 2-out-of-2 configuration or as a fail-safe and high-
availability computer in a 2-out-of-3 configuration.
The Az S M (E) is connected to electronic interlockings of type SIMIS C or

SIMIS W from Siemens via a bus interface (IL bus). It transmits the “clear” or
“occupied” status for the configured track vacancy detection sections to the
electronic interlocking by means of an IL bus telegram. Fault indications are
output to the logging printer of the interlocking.
In addition to the fail-safe output of “clear” or “occupied” indications, axle

counting systems must provide the possibility to return an occupied track
vacancy detection section to its normal (i.e. “clear”) status (required after
counting errors or restart of the Az S M (E) system). Different reset procedures
are available for the Az S M (E) system that can be customised for each
section:
• “Immediate axle count reset“ with the possibility of auxiliary axle count
reset
• “Preparatory axle count reset”

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The load data of the Az S M (E) system is restricted to only one computer in
the interlocking system – thus, modifications (exchange of data) can be easily
mastered.
The Az S M (E) axle counting system processes the counted pulses of up to

16 counting heads and generates “clear” and “occupied” indications for up to
32 track vacancy detection sections.
The Az S M (E) axle counting system includes another system variant: the
Az S M (PB) system has a PROFIBUS interface (PB). This interface connects
Siemens electronic interlockings to electronic interlockings from Alcatel for
block interfacing. The Az S M (PB) system processes the counted pulses of up
to eight counting heads.
5.3 Service and Diagnostic PC

The VICOS S&D system supports maintenance staff as fully as possible in the
location of a fault and targeted fault recovery. On selection of an entry in the
fault list, detailed information on the fault is output. This includes the elements,
components and location concerned (see Figure 65).
To help fault recovery, an electronic maintenance manual can be called up for

a selected fault in the fault list (see Figure 66). This is available on all service
components in HTML format. From each fault indication displayed on the
VICOS S&D, the maintenance engineer is taken to the relevant page of the
maintenance manual. There, the engineer is taken from the possible causes of
the fault (sorted according to likelihood) through to the actual cause and from
there to the specific maintenance and repair measure.

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Figure 65 VICOS S&D; example of fault indications (“red lamp failed”)
Depending on his level of knowledge, the maintenance engineer can decide

himself which of the information offered he wishes to accept.
After the repair, the measures and timing of the repair can be recorded in the
integrated work book which is designed to assist the documentation of
maintenance and repair work. The fault pertaining to the completed repair is
then deleted from the fault list.
Another function of the VICOS S&D system is the computer-aided

maintenance book. The maintenance engineer is informed of imminent
project-specific maintenance dates via the maintenance book, thereby
assisting the planning of maintenance work subject to deadlines. From the
stored data, the diagnostic component calculates the next maintenance date
and a date for an advance warning and generates indications to all connected
service components on these dates.

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Figure 66 Sample page from the fault-specific maintenance manual
5.3.1 VICOS S&D

The VICOS S&D service and diagnostic system is a user-guided, ergonomic
diagnostic system for interlockings and remote control systems, which
communicates on the basis of the process data interface (interface between
the electronic interlocking and operations control system level).
The system consists of components for recording and processing data

(diagnosis) and presentation (service) that are run using separate software.
This allows optimum spatial distribution (e.g. diagnosis directly in the
interlocking, service from where the signaller is and in the maintenance
centre). As several interlockings can be connected to one diagnostic
component or distributed over several components, there are a number of
possibilities for optimum and requirement-based scaling of the system.
The VICOS S&D system performs the function of an electronic fault journal.
This can be used either for one interlocking or for several interlockings
concurrently. All current faults of all connected interlockings are displayed.

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Detailed information, such as the element affected, the location or instructions

for fault recovery can be called up for each fault displayed. In addition, data is
backed up, which ensures that information from the fault journal cannot be
lost.
For each fault entry, the user can record the name of the person who has
dealt with the fault or other comments.
The functions of the service and diagnostic components are tailored to the
maintenance and repair requirements of the system in operation.

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6 System Power Supply

As a rule, the interlocking system is supplied with 3 x 400 V / 230 V AC. The
exact implementation must be planned in detail in accordance with the
requirements (signal voltages, point voltages, etc.) of the customer. Similarly,
the availability requirements also have to be clarified.
Depending on the power requirement specified, different modules are

combined from a catalogue of modules. The result is a list of module
specifications which are submitted to the manufacturer of the power supply
system in question as requirements.
Block diagram of
system power supply
Mains vol.
detector Mains
contactor
Local grid 3 N 400/230 V, 50 Hz
UPS
3~
-
- 3~ NAE
3 N 400/230 V, 50 Hz
0.25 kVA
230 V AC 230 V AC e.g. e.g.

SIMIS W ECC PC 3 x 400 V AC 110 V AC
Printer Points Signals
SIMATIC
SIMIS W cabinet
230 V AC
SIFI fuse and filter unit
24 V DC Signal ECC Points

5V 5V
SIMIS TN mains
peripherals
5 V DC
Figure 67 Interlocking building power supply

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7 Environmental Conditions
The SIMIS W computers are usually accommodated together with the power
supply system, the track vacancy detection equipment, etc., in the computer
room of the interlocking building. Because the cables enter the cabinets from
below, a false floor is necessary. As an alternative, the computers can be
installed in containers. In this case, completely mounted and tested units are
delivered. On site, they only have to be connected to the outdoor equipment.
Several modules can be connected to each other. The containers can be
panelled.
7.1 Climatic Environmental Conditions in Interlocking

Rooms
Climatic category 3K5 (-5°C to +45°C) applies to the entire SIMIS W
interlocking system (including the computer cabinet). Tests with an extended
temperature range of -5°C to +55°C have been completed successfully. All
SIMIS ECC boards with the exception of ECC BUREP (which conforms to
climatic category 3K5, -5°C to +45°C) meet the requirements of climatic
category 3K7, -40°C to +55°C.
7.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility / Lightning

Protection
Railway signalling and safety equipment is especially exposed to interference
resulting from electromagnetic fields and atmospheric interference (lightning).
When the electronic interlocking was being developed, this was taken into
account by implementing measures to provide protection against electrostatic
discharge, electromagnetic fields, rapid transient interference (burst), energy-
intensive transient interference, rapid switching processes in heavy power
installations, magnetic fields, traction current interference and lightning
discharge.
All SIMIS W equipment has been developed according to the latest state of
the art and thus complies with the valid CE standard. Favourable cable
routing, suitable floor covering, etc., support the hardware measures.
Lightning protection modules are installed in the cable termination rack to
protect the indoor equipment so that destruction due to EMC interference on
the cables of the outdoor equipment is prevented.

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8 Interfaces
An overview of the system interfaces is given below:
Control level Connectable

LAN / WAN
systems
4
41
Application-
Application- Service and Commission-
-
specific
specific interface diagnostics ing
interface
32 33 34 52
3 5
PROFIBUS / LAN* PROFIBUS / LAN*
31 51
SIMIS W Central Interlocking
Functions 35
LAN*
6
IIC/OMC
22 37 36
LZB RBC
IL bus
23 23 2
21
21 21 21
ACC ACC ACC AzR

31
24
IL bus SIMIS W
11 12 13 14 15
UCOM-I
Via MSTT
UNOM
INOM
POM
SOM
Signal
Outdoor equipment
* LAN (Ethernet)
Figure 68 System interfaces

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Transmission facility Interface

Cabling S1, S11, S12, S13, S14
IL bus S2, S21, S22, S23, S24
PROFIBUS S3, S31, S32, S33, S34, S5, S51, S52
LAN (Ethernet) S3, S31, S32, S33, S34, S5, S51, S52, S6, S35,
S36, S37
LAN / WAN standard communication network S4, S41
ISND connection S15
Table 7 Overview of system interfaces
8.1 Interfaces to Outdoor Equipment

The cable termination rack forms the interface between the elements of the
indoor and outdoor equipment.
The outdoor equipment elements are connected to the relevant integrated

element operating modules via the cable termination rack and interface
circuits.
ACC
11 12 13 14 15
Via MSTT
Signal
UCOM-I
UNOM
INOM
POM
SOM
Outdoor equipment
Figure 69 Interfaces to the outdoor equipment

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Features Interface components

Interface board POM, SOM, UNOM INOM, UCOM-I
POM4, SOM5, INOM2
POMP, DC- SOMP,
POM SOM6
Interface S11 S12 S13 S14 S15
Transmission Cable Cable Cable Cable ISDN
medium cable**
Safety SIL 4 * SIL 4 * SIL 4 * SIL 4 * SIL 4 *
* Safety integrity level SIL 4 is possible for all boards subject to appropriate
procedures.
**Connecting cable from the MSTT Signal board to the outdoor equipment.
The control distance and the type of cables are determined by the maximum
permitted voltage drop across the cables and the interference voltage. At maximum
current, the voltage drop may not be more than 3 V across the secondary cables.
The maximum permitted secondary distance is thus calculated by means of the
cross section and the specific resistance of copper, with a cross section of 1.5 mm2
over max. 100 m.
Table 8 Overview of interfaces to the outdoor equipment
8.2 Interfaces between Computers

The IIC/OMC computer and the ACC computers are connected via the IL bus.
Evaluation computers (e.g. Az S M (E)) are also connected via the IL bus.
However, an evaluation computer can also be connected to an ACC computer
via a digital input / output interface (INOM, INOM2, UNOM).
Central Interlocking
Functions
IIC/OMC
22
IL bus
23 23 2
21 21 21 21
ACC ACC ACC EC
Figure 70 IL bus

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ACC EC IIC/OMC Bus extension
Interface ECC IL bus BUREP 16 IL bus OKBUS_ DAG64
board BUREP mezzanine mezzanine LASER3
module module
Interface S21 S21 S21 S22 S23 S23
Transmission Cable or Cable or Cable or Cable or FOC Cable
medium FOC FOC FOC FOC
Transmission 2 Mbaud 2 Mbaud 2 Mbaud 2 Mbaud 2 Mbaud 64 kbaud
rate
Protocol IL bus IL bus IL bus IL bus IL bus IL bus
protocol protocol protocol protocol protocol protocol
Redundant yes yes yes yes yes yes
design
Procedure- yes yes yes yes yes yes
protected
Table 9 IL bus overview
8.3 Interfaces to Control and Display

The communication system (S3 and S5, see Figure 68) for the Control and
Display level and for commissioning is the PROFIBUS or Ethernet technology
(LAN).
8.3.1 PROFIBUS / LAN* Segment “Control and Display” and

“Service and Diagnostics”
Conrol and Application- Service and

Display specific interface diagnostics
32 33 34
PROFIBUS
3
31
Functions
IIC/OMC
Figure 71 PROFIBUS / LAN* segment “Control and Display” / ”Service and

Diagnostics”

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IIC/OMC MMI (local) Application- S&D (local)
specific
interface
Interface PROFIBUS Ethernet CP 5613 CP 5613 CP 5613
board mezzanine mezzanine
module module
Interface S31 S31 S32 S33 S34
Transmission Cable or FOC Cable or FOC Cable or FOC Cable or FOC Cable or FOC
medium
Transmission 500 kbaud Either 10 or 500 kbaud 500 kbaud 500 kbaud
rate 10 Mbaud
Copper cable 400 m ** 400 m 400 m 400 m
Plastic FOC 30 m
Copper to 30 m 30 m 30 m 30 m
plastic FOC
with OT
Glass FOC 2,800 m 2,800 m 2,800 m 2,800 m
(gradient
fibres)
Plastic FOC 400 m 400 m 400 m 400 m
and OLM
Glass FOC 1,400 m 1,400 m 1,400 m 1,400 m
(monomode)
and 1xOLM
Glass FOC 6 x 1,400 m 6 x 1,400 m 6 x 1,400 m 6 x 1,400 m
(monomode)
and 7xOLM
Protocol EN 50170 EN 50170 EN 50170 EN 50170
Redundant yes yes yes yes
design
possible
Procedure yes yes yes yes
protection
possible
*LAN (Ethernet)
**Cable types and lengths depend on commercial transmission components. The
mezzanine module itself does not impose any restrictions on the transmission
distance.
Table 10 Overview of PROFIBUS / LAN* interfaces (Control and Display)

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8.3.2 PROFIBUS / LAN* Segment “Commissioning”

The S52 commissioning interface is connected via a separate PROFIBUS /
LAN* segment.
Commission-
ing
52
PROFIBUS / LAN*
5
51
Functions
IIC/OMC
Figure 72 PROFIBUS / LAN* segment “Commissioning”

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IIC/OMC Commissioning
(local)
Interface board PROFIBUS Ethernet CP 5613
mezzanine mezzanine
module module
Interface S51 S51 S52
Transmission medium Cable or FOC Cable or FOC Cable or FOC
Transmission rate 500 kbaud Either 10 or 500 kbaud

100 Mbaud
Copper cable 400 m 400 m
Plastic FOC 30 m
Copper to plastic FOC with OT* 30 m 30 m
Glass FOC (gradient fibres) 2,800 m 2,800 m
Plastic FOC and OLM 400 m 400 m
Glass FOC (monomode) and 1xOLM 1,400 m 1,400 m
Glass FOC (monomode) and 7xOLM 6 x 1,400 m 6 x 1,400 m
Protocol DIN 19245 DIN 19245
Redundant design possible No no
Procedure protection possible No no

*OT: optical terminal (a converter from copper to plastic FOC integrated in a connector)
*LAN (Ethernet)
**Cable types and lengths depend on commercial transmission components. The
mezzanine module itself does not impose any restrictions on the transmission
distance.
Table 11 Overview of PROFIBUS / LAN* interfaces (Commissioning)
8.4 Standard ATP Interface (SZS)

A standard ATP interface (SZS, S35) provides the possibility of connecting the
following different ATP systems:
• Automatic train control via radio (RBC) (ETCS Level 2), e.g. for the Dutch
HSL Zuid high-speed line
• Continuous automatic train control system (LZB) for the area of DB AG

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This interface is implemented by Ethernet and can be single-channel or

redundant.
Central Interlocking LAN*

Functions
IIC/OMC
35 6
37 36
LZB RBC
Figure 73 Standard ATP interface (SZS)
8.4.1 RBC (Radio Block Centre)

The Radio Block Centre (automatic train control via radio (ETCS Level 2)) is
connected via interface S36 (Ethernet) (see Figure 68). Its function is to
generate specific movement authority for ETCS-controlled trains.
8.4.2 Continuous Automatic Train Control

The continuous automatic train control system (for the area of DB AG) is
connected via interface S37 (Ethernet) (see Figure 68).
8.5 Interfaces to Adjacent Interlockings
8.5.1 UNOM / INOM

Connection to adjacent interlockings (mechanical interlockings, relay or push-
button interlockings or other electronic interlockings) is possible using the “13”
(UNOM) and “14” (INOM, INOM2) interfaces (see Table 7 and Figure 68).
Adjustments to either the station or line conditions (block) are possible.
8.5.2 Second Interlocking Bus

A SIMIS W interlocking can be connected to a second SIMIS W interlocking
via a bus system (see Table 7 and Figure 68). This connection to adjacent
interlockings is performed by means of a second interlocking bus (coupling
bus). This communication link is safety-relevant, i.e. in the event of a fault, for

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example, the signal is set to “Stop”. Compared to a bit-oriented coupling, the

advantage of this form of connection is that there is less need for cable cores.
ACC
24
IL bus SIMIS W
Figure 74 Interlocking interconnection via a second interlocking bus

ACC Bus extension
(SIMIS W interlocking)
Interface board ECC IL bus OKBUS_ DAG64
BUREP mezzanine LASER3
module
Interface S24 S24 - -
Transmission medium Cable or Cable or FOC Cable
FOC FOC
Transmission rate 2 Mbaud 2 Mbaud 64 kbaud 64 kbaud
Protocol IL bus IL bus IL bus IL bus

protocol protocol protocol protocol
Redundant design yes yes yes yes
Procedure-protected yes yes yes Yes
Table 12 Overview of the second interlocking bus for the connection of

interlockings

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9 Product Creation Process
9.1 Quality and Configuration Management

The TS (Transportation Systems) group of Siemens AG is certified according
to DIN EN ISO 9001 and has a binding quality and configuration management
system. All procedures and processes are specified in instructions, procedure
manuals or other rules and regulations. Compliance is monitored by the
quality / configuration management representatives. Quality management also
includes the testing of products and systems. This ensures that only products
which meet the stipulated quality requirements are released for further use.
9.2 Standards
The SIMIS W interlocking has been developed in accordance with current
CENELEC standards. The following standards, in whole or in part, are of
material importance:
Standard Explanation
EN 50121 Railway Applications: Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN 50124 Railway Applications – Insulation Coordination (Clearance /

Creepage Distances)
EN 50125 Railway Applications – Environmental Conditions for Equipment
EN 50126 Railway Applications: The Specification and Demonstration of

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS)
EN 50128 Railway Applications – Communication, Signalling and Processing

Systems – Software for Railway Control and Protection Systems
EN 50129 Railway Applications – Safety-related Electronic Systems for

Signalling
EN 50159-1 Railway Applications – Communication, Signalling and Processing

Systems - Part 1: Safety-related Communication in Closed
Transmission Systems
EN 50159-2 Railway Applications – Communication, Signalling and Processing

Systems - Part 2: Safety-related Communication in Open

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Transmission Systems
DIN EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
9.3 Product Development in line with PEACC /

PEACC+
PEACC stands for product development on the basis of CENELEC and CMM.
CMM is an internationally used capability maturity model originating from the
USA, for the gradual improvement of development processes. PEACC+ is an
extension of PEACC for system development.
The V-shaped phase model comprises all steps (development phases) in their
unchangeable, logical order. They are assigned to three main levels:
• system level or subsystem level
• software or hardware component level
• module level
Figure 75 Phase model

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At the end of each phase, the result information is checked against the input
information (verification). A tested and integrated (sub-)product is checked
against the requirements specified at this level (validation). The validator is a
person not involved in the project. All suppliers are also subject to this quality
assurance measure.
9.4 SIMIS W / TESYS Test System

The test system TESYS, supports the integration, verification and validation of
developed components and subsystems based on the SIMIS ECC. The
customer is thus assured that its requirements have been correctly
implemented.
The TESYS components are used for tests during system and software
development (software, interlocking logic, integration and validation tests), for
system configuration and testing and for the testing and commissioning of
interlockings. These relate to the following applications:
• system and software development
− testing of components and their interface characteristics
− testing of interlocking logic
− software-software integration
− software-hardware integration
− validation
• functional test of the configured data
− internal data check
− functional test of module (interlocking container)
− hardware functional test
− project element data test
− correspondence check
• new project, conversion and commissioning
− construction of a new interlocking
− conversion of an interlocking
A separate set of TESYS components is not generally developed for each of

these applications, but only general components that can be used and
configured differently according to the application. There is thus no separate

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test system for testing the interlocking logic, for example. Instead, certain
TESYS components are used and configured for the relevant requirements.
The necessary TESYS components including this configuration can then be
described as the test system for testing the interlocking logic.

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10 Safety, Availability, Reliability
10.1 Safety Requirements

An interlocking must fulfil safety requirements which are aimed at protecting
both the life and health of persons and equipment. The aim is to minimise the
probability of hazardous system states occurring.
In the safety concept, the following are described in detail:

• reasonable fault conditions
• measures for fault prevention
• measures for fault detection
• measures for dealing with faults
A controlling and monitoring computer system in railway signalling and safety

systems is fail-safe if no unacceptable risks which can lead to damage arise
from this system. The system must fulfil two preconditions:
• fault-free and complete functioning in accordance with the task definition
• fail-safe behaviour in the event of faults and failures which affect the
system itself or components directly connected to it
10.2 Safety Standards

For new developments, the draft or final versions of the CENELEC European
safety standards (Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique,
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) are used. The
SIMIS W interlocking has been developed in accordance with valid CENELEC
standards.
The following CENELEC standards are just some of the relevant standards:
• EN 50126 The Specification and Demonstration of Reliability, Availability,
Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
• EN 50128 Software for Railway Control and Protection Systems
• ENV 50129 Safety-related Electronic Systems for Signalling
The CENELEC standards define various safety integrity levels (SIL)

depending on the possible extent of damage and the probability of hazards

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occurring. The lowest level is SIL 1 and the highest level is SIL 4. SIL 0 has
been provided for tasks without safety-related requirements.
Individual functions of the SIMIS W interlocking fulfil the highest safety

integrity level SIL 4. In order to reach and maintain this safety standard, a
methodical safety process which has to be documented must be adhered to.
This process accompanies the whole life cycle of a developed and delivered
product, from the design phase, safety case, installation of the system and its
operation through to decommissioning.
The following supplementary standards for fail-safety also apply:

• EN 50121
• EN 50124
• EN 50125
• EN 50159-1
• EN 50159-2
10.3 Safety Case

The core of the safety process in line with PEACC+ is the safety case. It
verifies that the software, hardware and data transmission procedures used in
the product satisfy the preconditions named above (PEACC+) and reach the
desired safety integrity levels. The safety cases conform to the structure
shown in Figure 76.

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Safety case for SIMIS W
Proof of Proof of Proof of functional

quality management safety management and technical safety
Safety Technical
QA documents management safety
documents documents
Figure 76 Safety case structure
Technical safety is verified by system safety cases. Proof of correct

functionality is provided by validations – SIMIS W is an approved system.
Validation and safety cases are divided into application-specific and generic
proofs. The application-specific safety cases and validation must be carried
out for each project or at least for each customer. These are, for example,
demonstration of the correctness of the interlocking logic or of the adaptation
to specific element operating modules. The generic proofs are carried out for
the SIMIS W product and are independent of any particular project. They
include system safety cases.
For the generic safety cases, approval by an approval authority (e.g. EBA) is
to be obtained, or they are considered in the application-specific approval. The
application-specific parts must be approved by the customer itself through an
approval authority accepted by the customer.
10.4 Reliability
The reliability of the system is assessed in failure modes and effects analyses
and fault tree analyses and summarised for selected application examples in a
RAM (reliability, availability, maintainability) case.

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10.5 Assurance of Safety and Availability

The following are some of the functions and systems that ensure compliance
with the requirements for the safety and reliability of the SIMIS W interlocking:
• SIMIS principle (see section 10.5.1)
• redundancy concept (see section 10.5.2)
• secure data transmission (see section 4.2)
• reliable hardware based on ECC: the almost maintenance-free hardware
of the SIMIS ECC ensures a high level of reliability and therefore
availability.
• quick diagnosis and maintenance: the availability of the interlocking is also
increased through the maintenance concept (see chapter 12).
10.5.1 SIMIS Principle

All SIMIS W computers which process fail-safe information (ACC and IIC/OMC
functionality) are based on the SIMIS principle in a 2-out-of-3 configuration.
They comprise three identically programmed microcomputers, identically
structured, command-synchronised, but independent of one another. The
process data read in by the three computers is processed in parallel. If the
processing result of one channel differs from that of the other two, this fault is
detected immediately and the defective channel is deactivated. The
processing result of the remaining channels is output. Use of this 2-out-of-3
principle prevents disruptions to operation that such discrepancies cause.
The microcomputers are efficiently and constantly monitored by regular test

programs. Any errors that occur are revealed.

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Data input
Micro- Micro- Micro-

computer A computer B computer C
Input Input Input
Data Data Data Data

A Data Data A
exchange exchange exchange exchange
exchange exchange
B B
Processor Processor Processor

and and and
memory memory memory
Synchro- Synchro- Synchro-

nisation nisation nisation
C C
D D
E Compa- Compa- Compa- Compa- Compa- Compa- E

rison rison rison rison rison rison
Output Output Output
& & &
Channel A Channel B Channel C
Figure 77 SIMIS principle
10.5.2 Redundancy Concept

The redundancy concept of the SIMIS W interlocking includes both the
computers and the bus systems. The ECC computers with IIC/OMC
functionality and ACC functionality work in a 2-out-of-3 configuration, where
two channels are required for operation and the third channel increases
availability. The bus systems work in a 1-out-of-2 configuration (optional for
PROFIBUS).

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Application- Application-
specific specific
interface interface
MMI MMI Service and
diagnostics
PROFIBUS 1-out-of-2
redundant
PROFIBUS (optional)
2-out-of-3
IIC/OMC redundant
(standard design)
IL bus 1-out-of-2
redundant
IL bus (standard design)
2-out-of-3
redundant
ACC ACC ACC
(standard design)
Outdoor equipment
Figure 78 Redundancy concept of the SIMIS W interlocking

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11 Commissioning
11.1 Commissioning Concept

The commissioning of interlocking systems includes both new systems as well
as the replacement, conversion and integration of existing facilities.
Commissioning must therefore often take place during normal operation and
without any significant impairment to operations.
This is ensured by the following measures:

• constructional measures:
− pre-wired and equipped cabinets
− cabling via plug-in connections
− mounting and pre-installation of the complete SIMIS W interlocking in
containers
− disconnecting test terminals for connecting / switching over the
outdoor equipment in accordance with fail-safe signalling principles
(optional)
• organisational measures:
− complete assembly of all the equipment in the Siemens Systems Test
Centre before delivery; both hardware and software are tested with
regard to functions and response and then subjected to an internal
acceptance inspection
− delivery of the complete indoor equipment pre-installed in containers
− simulation of the outdoor equipment for partial commissioning or
conversions
− acceptance of the whole system, including all the element operating
modules, without impairing normal operation
− activation of the new system within the shortest time possible by
switching over / connecting the outdoor equipment and indoor
equipment by means of disconnecting test terminals
A detailed commissioning concept must be worked out and agreed upon with
the customer.

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11.2 Commissioning PC
The commissioning PC is used for configuration testing and commissioning. It
is used during normal operation instead of, or in addition to the service and
diagnostic system (S&D PC) for example for the purpose of indicating system
and hardware faults.
The commissioning PC records failure and fault indications, such as:

− faults in the outdoor elements
− voltage failures in element operating modules
− computer faults
− channel failures in 2-out-of-3 computers
− board failures
− failure of computer links / failure of redundant computer links
− decoding and display of the recorded indications
− filtering of the recorded indications
− execution of operator actions for testing

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12 Maintenance
12.1 Maintenance Concept

The maintenance concept for the SIMIS W interlocking is implemented in an
application-specific manner. The principles applied include the following:
• Faults are detected and must be remedied as quickly as possible, before
there is a loss of functionality in the equipment.
• Faults are remedied by replacing components. Replacing components
must not impair fail-safety.
12.2 Adaptability and Provisions for Extensions

The standardised system interfaces enable connection to existing operations
control equipment and MMIs. Due to the large number of interlocking systems
which have already been built, there are different element operating modules
for the most important controlled elements facilitating connection of the system
to the outdoor equipment. The SIMIS W range is continuously being adapted
to the current state of the art. In this respect, special emphasis is placed on
compatibility with existing equipment. In addition to flexible adaptability and
extendibility, parts of the functional units can also be updated.
Changes to the track layout (e.g. retreating construction) can be easily

implemented using the SIMIS W interlocking. The geographical-circuitry
principle (indoor equipment treated in the same way as outdoor equipment)
and the modular, adaptable hardware simplify adjustments in the event of
conversions, changes and supplements.

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13 System Properties
Operating conditions and project element data
Volume of traffic (trains / h / direction) Low to high
Response time of the system in the case of the < approx. 2 s
local MMI from operator input through to display
of the command response on the visual display
unit
Response time of the system in the case of < approx. 2 s
time-critical operator actions (e.g. “signal stop
operator action”) through to response at the
interface to the outdoor equipment
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Number of controlled elements (controlled 1,000
elements: points and derailers, signals of all
kinds, supplementary indicators, level crossings,
speed check and monitoring devices, key
release instruments and end position detectors.
No track vacancy detection devices of any kind
are included.)
Max. control distance of controlled elements Up to 6.5 km depending on the permissible
interference voltage (MSTT Signal ≤ 10 km)
Route principle Geographical circuitry
System complexity Low to high (e.g. multiple-block signalling,
system dynamic response, relief operations,
interlocking logic, safe displays)
RAMS / standards / environmental conditions
Safety concept Hardware comparison
Safety level SIL 4 in line with EN 50129
Availability 2-out-of-3 computer configuration
EMC standard EN 50121
Dielectric strength of computer connection to 2.5 kVrms
outdoor equipment
Development standards CENELEC
Temperature range (except for ECC BUREP) Extended temperature range (-40°C to +55°C)
Environmental conditions
• Climatic, SIMIS W • In line with EN 60721 (3K5)
• Climatic, SIMIS ECC boards • 3K7
®
• Mechanical, SIMIS W • 3M4
Interlocking operating concepts and operating modes
Operating concepts All (main-line and regional traffic, passenger and
freight transport, high-speed traffic)

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Operations control / operations management / Centralised and / or decentralised

operation
Operating modes Single-track, double-track, bidirectional
operation
Interlocking types Line interlockings, junction interlockings
Controlled area Interlocking centre with several decentralised
areas possible (line interlocking) for large
controlled areas (control distance of controlled
elements greater than 6.5 km)
ECC
CU AMD® 486 DX2 processor
Memory Main memory 8 MB static RAM
Non-volatile memory for diagnostic data
512 kbyte Flash EPROM
ECC peripheral interfaces
Signal element operating modules for signal
control
• Max. 8 lamps, 2 most restrictive
• SOM, SOM5, SOMP, SOM6 aspects, flashing cycle
• Max. 16 signal lamps (double-filament
• MSTT Signal lamps)
• Train control systems (e. g. Balise)
Point operating modules for point activation
• POM, POM4, POMP, DC-POM Control and monitoring of AC point machines
with 4- and 6-wire circuits and DC point
machines with 2-, 4-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-wire
circuits
INOM, INOM2 for relay circuits of indoor 16 inputs, 16 outputs (block, track circuits, etc.)
equipment (commands and indications)
UNOM for relay circuits of outdoor equipment 16 inputs, 16 outputs (level crossings, etc.)
(commands and indications)
ECC communication interfaces
Control and display / control system / CTC / PROFIBUS (PDS protocol, 500 kbaud) Ethernet
service and diagnostics TCP/IP; 1-out-of-2 system, 10/100 Mbit/s
Siemens electronic interlocking (decentralised Interlocking bus (copper cable 64 kbaud, FOC
areas) 2 Mbaud); 1-out-of-2 system
ECC BUREP Interfacing of ECC to the interlocking bus
Mezzanine module baseboard (for possible use For flexible interfacing of the SIMIS ECC to
in the ACC; for imperative use in the IIC/OMC) various communication channels (PROFIBUS
mezzanine module, IL bus mezzanine module,
Ethernet mezzanine module)
UCOM-I For interfacing of up to four MSTT Signal boards

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Power supply
Internal power supply for ECC 5 V DC

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14 Contact
Please address any suggestions for improving products and documentation
directly to:
Siemens AG
P.O. Box 33 27
D-38023 Brunswick
Germany
E-mail: SIMIS_W@bwg1.siemens.de

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15 References
Railway operator System Number of Operations Commissioned
controlled control system
elements
Compania Nationala de Ploieşti South Approx. 200 VICOS OC 111 2001
Cai Ferate (CN CFR), interlocking
Bucharest, Romania
HSL Zuid South interlocking Approx. 240 VICOS OC 111 2006*)
Projectorganisatie, and VPT+
North interlocking Approx. 160 2006*)
Utrecht, The Netherlands (Dutch system)
Ministry of Railways, 4 interlockings, Approx. 560 VICOS OC 101 1998
Peking, China North Fuyang
Marshalling Yards
Huairou Approx. 80 VICOS OC 101 1999
model interlocking
Polskie Koleje Panstwowe Zywiec interlocking, Approx. 140 ILTIS and OSA 2001
(PKP), Wegierska Gorka- (Polish system)
Warsaw, Poland Lodygowice
ILTIS
Chorzow Stary Approx. 110 2003
Network Rail, London, Dorset Coast Approx. 160 VICOS OC 111 2003
United Kingdom Resignalling Project,
Bournemouth
interlocking
Schweizerische La Chaux-de-Fonds Approx. 160 ILTIS 2004
Bundesbahnen (SBB), interlocking,
Berne, Switzerland Neuchâtel – Le
Locle line
Slovenske Zeleznice (SZ), Murska Sobota – Approx. 150 ILTIS, SCADA 2001
Ljubljana, Slovenia Dankovci – Hodos
line
2 interlockings,
interlocking centre in
Hodos
Ljubljana – Sezana
Approx. 850 ILTIS, SCADA 2004
line
10 interlockings,
Postojna
Zeleznice Slovenskej Bratislava Raca – Approx. 550 ILTIS 2005*)
Republiky (ZSR), Trnava line,
Bratislava, Slovakia 5 interlockings,
Trnava
Kysak – Košice line, Approx. 560 ILTIS 2005*)
4 interlockings,
Košice

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*) Commissioning planned As of: 2004-07-26

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16 List of Abbreviations
AC Alternating current
ACC Area Control Component
ATP Automatic train protection
Az S M (E) Microcomputer axle counting system from Siemens for several track
vacancy detection sections
Az S 350 U 350 universal axle counting system from Siemens
BUREP16 Bus interface board for computers, parallel (for SIMIS 3216)
BUVER Repeater board
CE CE marking (confirmation of compliance with the relevant EC Directives)
CENELEC Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
(European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)
CTC Centralised traffic control
DABUS Data interface board for bus
DC Direct current
DC-POM Direct current point operating module
DIN German Institute for Standardisation
EBA Federal German Railways Office
EC Evaluation computer
ECC Element control computer, fail-safe microcomputer system from Siemens
ECC BUREP Bus interface board for computers, parallel (for ECC)
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
EN European standard
EOM Element operating module
ETCS European Train Control System
FIFO First in first out
FOC Fibre-optic cable
GPE Speed check facility
GRACE Graphical requirements analysis and design method in a CENELEC-based
engineering process
HU Height unit in mounting frame
ID Identifier
IIC Interlocking and interface component
IL bus Interlocking bus
ILTIS Integrated control and information system

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INOM Input / output module

INOM2 Input / output module 2
ISDN Integrated services digital network
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LAN Local area network
M-module Mezzanine module
MSTT Modular element operating module
MTBF Meantime between failure
Mü8004 DB regulations on the safety of signalling and safety equipment, “Principles
of Technical Approval for Safety Installations (Mü8004)“
OKBUS Optical interface board
OKBUS_LASER3 Optical interface board, laser 3
OLM Optical link module
OMC Optical media converter
Overhead management component
OT Optical terminal
PC Personal computer
PDI Process data interface
POM Point operating module
POMP Point operating module for Poland
POM4 Point operating module 4
PROFIBUS Process field bus
PS Power supply
QM Quality management
RAM Random access memory
RAMS Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety
RBUZ Reduced bus centre
RC Requirement category
S&D Service and diagnostics
SBS Standard operator interface
SBUZ Standard bus centre
SIL Safety integrity level
SIMIS Fail-safe microcomputer system from Siemens
SIMIS C Fail-safe microcomputer system from Siemens, compact
SIMIS W Fail-safe microcomputer system from Siemens for the world market
SOM Signal operating module

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SOM5 Signal operating module 5

SOM6 Signal operating module 6
SOS Switch-off signal
SZS Standard automatic train protection interface
TCP/IP Transport Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
UCOM-I Universal Communication Operating Module ISDN
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UNOM Universal operating module
VICOS Vehicle and Infrastructure Control and Operating System
WU Width unit in mounting frame
ZBUZ Dual bus centre
ZEBER Bus expansion board
ZEBUS Central bus control board

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List of Figures
Figure 1 SIMIS W – the electronic interlocking of the future ................................................6
Figure 2 Functional levels of the SIMIS W interlocking........................................................8
Figure 3 Control and Display level .......................................................................................9
Figure 4 Central Interlocking Functions level.....................................................................13
Figure 5 Signalling and Safety Logic / Control and Monitoring level..................................15
Figure 6 Physical level .......................................................................................................17
Figure 7 Decentralisation of ACCs.....................................................................................19
Figure 8 Track layout diagram with various outdoor elements ..........................................21
Figure 9 Element interconnection diagram for interlocking elements ................................21
Figure 10 Principle of operation of the SIMIS W interlocking...............................................22
Figure 11 SIMIS W software structure .................................................................................25
Figure 12 Development process with GRACE.....................................................................26
Figure 13 ECC computer frame ...........................................................................................30
Figure 14 SIMIS ECC computer cabinet..............................................................................31
Figure 15 ECC CU board.....................................................................................................33
Figure 16 LED indicators on the ECC CU board .................................................................34
Figure 17 ECC BUREP communication board ....................................................................35
Figure 18 LED indicators on the ECC BUREP board ..........................................................36
Figure 19 Mezzanine module baseboard (empty) ...............................................................37
Figure 20 PROFIBUS mezzanine module ...........................................................................38
Figure 21 LEDs on the PROFIBUS mezzanine module ......................................................39
Figure 22 IL bus mezzanine module and front connector....................................................39
Figure 23 LED indicators on the front connector .................................................................39
Figure 24 Ethernet mezzanine module ................................................................................40

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Figure 25 LED indicators on the Ethernet mezzanine module.............................................41
Figure 26 POM4 board ........................................................................................................42
Figure 27 Example of a connector for a three-phase, four-wire circuit (POM4

board) ..................................................................................................................43
Figure 28 LED indicators on the POM4 board .....................................................................45
Figure 29 SOM board SOM6 board .....................................................................................46
Figure 30 Example of a connector for the SOM element operating module ........................48
Figure 31 LED indicators on the SOM board .......................................................................50
Figure 32 LED indicators on the SOM6 board .....................................................................51
Figure 33 INOM board .........................................................................................................53
Figure 34 LED indicators on the INOM board ......................................................................55
Figure 35 Example of a dual-channel command output via the INOM board ......................56
Figure 36 Example of a dual-channel indication input via the INOM board .........................57
Figure 37 UNOM board........................................................................................................58
Figure 38 LED indicators on the UNOM board ....................................................................60
Figure 39 Example of a dual-channel command output via the UNOM board.....................61
Figure 40 Example of a dual-channel indication input via the UNOM board .......................62
Figure 41 Connection of indoor and outdoor equipment......................................................63
Figure 42 UCOM-I communication board ............................................................................64
Figure 43 LED indicators on the UCOM-I board ..................................................................66
Figure 44 MSTT Signal board (with train control board for the Swiss Federal
Railways’ standard) .............................................................................................67
Figure 45 SVK 2102 power supply board ............................................................................69
Figure 46 SV 120/5 power supply board..............................................................................70
Figure 47 SV 230/5 power supply board..............................................................................70
Figure 48 SVK 5102 power supply board ............................................................................71

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Figure 49 LED indicators on the power supply board (schematic

representation).....................................................................................................72
Figure 50 DIMO front panel .................................................................................................73
Figure 51 Boards in the base frame (IIC/OMC functionality) ...............................................74
Figure 52 Example of boards in the base frame (ACC functionality) ...................................75
Figure 53 Example of boards in the extension frame (ACC functionality) ...........................75
Figure 54 Optical Link Module (example) ............................................................................77
Figure 55 CP5613 FO communication board ......................................................................77
Figure 56 Possibilities for connecting various bus centres ..................................................79
Figure 57 IL bus system (schematic representation) ...........................................................82
Figure 58 SVK 2102 board ..................................................................................................85
Figure 59 SVK 3150 board ..................................................................................................85
Figure 60 SVK 5150 board ..................................................................................................86
Figure 61 VICOS OC 101 MMI ............................................................................................88
Figure 62 VICOS 111, procedure-protected control and display .........................................89
Figure 63 ILTIS MMI ............................................................................................................90
Figure 64 BPS 901 MMI system ..........................................................................................92
Figure 65 VICOS S&D; example of fault indications (“red lamp failed”)...............................96
Figure 66 Sample page from the fault-specific maintenance manual ..................................97
Figure 67 Interlocking building power supply.......................................................................99
Figure 68 System interfaces ..............................................................................................101
Figure 69 Interfaces to the outdoor equipment ..................................................................102
Figure 70 IL bus .................................................................................................................103
Figure 71 PROFIBUS / LAN* segment “Control and Display” / ”Service and

Diagnostics” .......................................................................................................104
Figure 72 PROFIBUS / LAN* segment “Commissioning” ..................................................106

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Figure 73 Standard ATP interface (SZS) ...........................................................................108
Figure 74 Interlocking interconnection via a second interlocking bus ................................109
Figure 75 Phase model......................................................................................................111
Figure 76 Safety case structure .........................................................................................116
Figure 77 SIMIS principle...................................................................................................118
Figure 78 Redundancy concept of the SIMIS W interlocking.............................................119

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List of Tables
Table 1 SIMIS ECC boards, technical data ......................................................................32
Table 2 Interpretation of LEDs (SOM6 module) ...............................................................52
Table 3 Technical data of the SIMIS ECC power supply boards ......................................69
Table 4 Power supply board miniature fuses....................................................................72
Table 5 ECC boards (ACC functionality) ..........................................................................76
Table 6 Bus centres..........................................................................................................79
Table 7 Overview of system interfaces...........................................................................102
Table 8 Overview of interfaces to the outdoor equipment ..............................................103
Table 9 IL bus overview..................................................................................................104
Table 10 Overview of PROFIBUS / LAN* interfaces (Control and Display)......................105
Table 11 Overview of PROFIBUS / LAN* interfaces (Commissioning).............................107
Table 12 Overview of the second interlocking bus for the connection of

interlockings.......................................................................................................109

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Index
ACC 15, 74 Ethernet connection 11
ACC computer 20 Ethernet mezzanine module 40
Adjacent interlockings 109 Functional levels 8
Application-specific interface 11 Geographical-circuitry principle 20
Application-specific software 24, 26 GRACE 26
Area control component 15 IIC/OMC 73
Availability 118 IL bus 78, 83, 104, 105
Axle counting systems 92 IL bus mezzanine module 39
Az S 350 U 93 IL bus system 82
Az S M (E) 94 ILTIS 90
Base system 24, 25 INOM 53
BPS MMI system 91 INOM2 53
Bus centre 78 Integrated element operating modules 41
Bus connection 80 Interlocking and interface component (IIC) 14
Bus monitoring computer 86 Interlocking areas 20
Bus systems 76 Interlocking logic 23
BUVER 78, 83 Lightning protection 100
Cable termination rack 103 Maintenance 123
Call switching procedure 80 Man-machine interface 10, 88
CARMEN / VARUS 28 Mezzanine module baseboard 37
Central interlocking functions 13 MSTT Signal 66
Centralised area 20 OKBUS 80
Climatic environmental conditions 100 OKBUS_LASER3 83
Commissioning 12, 107, 121 Operating rules and regulations 26
Commissioning PC 12, 122 Optical link module (OLM) 77
Communication boards 35 Other element operating modules 63
Computer cabinet 30 Outdoor equipment 104
Configuring system 28 Outdoor equipment elements 103
Continuous automatic train control 109 Overhead management component (OMC) 13
Control and display 9 PEACC+ 112
Control and monitoring 15 Peripheral boards 41
Controlled elements 22, 124 Phase model 112
CP5613 FO communication plug-in board 77 Physical level 17
DABUS 80, 84 Point Operating Modules 42
DC-POM 42 POM 42
Decentralised area 20 POM4 42
Diagnostic Module 73 POMP 42
DIN EN ISO 9001 112 Power supply boards 85
ECC BUREP 35 Power supply boards 69
ECC CU 33 PRADES 28
Electromagnetic compatibility 100 Principle of operation 22, 23
Element types 21 PROFIBUS 11, 76, 105
EN 50121 111, 116 PROFIBUS mezzanine module 38
EN 50124 111, 116 Quality and configuration management 111
EN 50125 111, 116 RBC 109
EN 50126 111, 116 RBUZ 79
EN 50128 111, 116 Redundancy concept 119
EN 50129 111 References 128
EN 50159-1 112, 116 Reliability 117
EN 50159-2 112, 116 Safety 118
EN ISO 9001 111 Safety case 116
ENV 50129 116 Safety requirements 115
Environmental conditions 100 Safety standards 115
Ethernet 86, 105 SBUZ 79

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Second interlocking bus 109 SVK 5150 86

Service and diagnostic PC 95 Switching of telegrams 80
Service and diagnostics 11 System base 24, 25
Signal operating modules 46 System interfaces 102
Signalling and safety logic 15 System power supply 99
SIL 116 Telegrams 79
SIMIS ECC 29 TESYS 113
SIMIS ECC mounting frame 29 Time behaviour 19
SIMIS principle 118 Topographical data 25
SIMIS W Test System 113 Topographical data / configuration 27
SOM 46 UCOM-I 64
SOM5 46 UNOM 58
SOM6 46 UNOM / INOM 109
SOMP 46 VICOS OC 100 MMI 88
Standard ATP interface 12, 108 VICOS OC 101 89
Standards 111 VICOS OC 111 89
SV 120/5 70 VICOS S&D 97
SV 230/5 70 ZBUZ 79
SVK 2102 69, 85 ZEBER 78, 83
SVK 3150 85 ZEBUS 78, 83
SVK 5102 71

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M0110335832,B,1 2005-08-03 Systembeschreibung

Author of Dr. Ziegler TS RA RD SD 5 2005-07-20 sgd. Ziegler

Translation Mr. Harms TS RA RD SD 5 PLM 2005-08-15 sgd. Harms

M0110335832,B,1 2005-08-03 Systembeschreibung

2 SIMIS W System Overview .................................................................................. 8

2.2 System Configuration and System Characteristics.............................................. 18

3 System Features – Principle of Operation and Software ............................... 20

4 SIMIS W-specific System Components – Hardware ....................................... 29

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4.2 Bus Systems........................................................................................................ 76

5 Application-specific System Extensions......................................................... 88

5.2 Axle Counting Systems........................................................................................ 92

5.3 Service and Diagnostic PC .................................................................................. 95

6 System Power Supply ....................................................................................... 99

7 Environmental Conditions .............................................................................. 100

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8.1 Interfaces to Outdoor Equipment....................................................................... 102

8.4 Standard ATP Interface (SZS)........................................................................... 107

8.5 Interfaces to Adjacent Interlockings................................................................... 108

9 Product Creation Process............................................................................... 110

10 Safety, Availability, Reliability ........................................................................ 114

12 Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 122

13 System Properties ........................................................................................... 123

14 Contact ............................................................................................................. 126

15 References ....................................................................................................... 127

16 List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................... 129

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1.1 Purpose of this Document

Modifications due to state-of-the-art progress are possible at any time.

Figure 1 SIMIS W – the electronic interlocking of the future

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1.2 The SIMIS W Electronic Interlocking

The modular structure of the hardware and software allows customised

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2 SIMIS W System Overview

2.1 Structure of SIMIS W

MMI A p p lic atio n - S erv ice a n d C o m m i s s io n -

Connection to SIMIS W interlockings

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2.1.1 Control and Display Level

ACC Signalling and ACC Signalling and ACC Signalling and

Connection to SIMIS W interlockiings

Outdoor equipment elements

The Control and Display level comprises commercially available standard

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The control and display functions comprise:

The SIMIS W concept enables centralised or decentralised operations control

2.1.1.1 Man-Machine Interface (MMI)

The operator actions possible for an operator depend on his access

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Through the use of modern PC technology and the associated possibilities of

Specific MMI systems are described from section 5.1.1 onwards.

2.1.1.2 Application-specific Interface

The application-specific interface is the interface to higher-level systems at the

2.1.1.3 Service and Diagnostics

It has a number of display workstations and a user interface through which