TRANSPORT

Vehicle Equipment BVS-Euro

System Description

VECOM

Error Options

1 2 3
Route Sync. Detour

4 5 6
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Delete Enter
Logon Reset
0
A Publication of
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Amersfoort, The Netherlands

Pub. No.: 9586 115 54112

Date: August 2000

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 PREFACE

This manual describes the Basic Vehicle Set Euro (BVS-Euro) consisting of:

 VCU-Combo 9586 114 85100

 DIN-rail for mounting VCU-Combo 9586 114 89100
 One of the following Transponders:
 black transponder Mk2, 6 meter cable (halogen free) 9586 114 80130
 black transponder Mk2, 2 meter cable 9586 114 80100
 gray transponder Mk2, 7,5 meter cable 9586 114 86100
 Transponder extension cable 10 m 9586 113 97100
 VCU software (VCU_BC) 9586 116 35100
 Cable driver panel – VCU-Combo
 One of the following driver panels:
 Driver Panel (BC2100 in-dash) 9586 114 98200
 Driver Panel (BC2100 on-dash) 9586 114 87200
 Driver Panel software

System Description BVS-Euro I

 STATUS

12 nc manual Date Chapters Remarks

9586 115 54111 July 2000 All First edition
9586 115 54112 August 2000 All Editorial changes
Updated preface
Chapter 2 Rearranged sections
Removed unrelevant information (moved so-
me information to the Installation and Service
Guide 9586 115 56110)

II System Description BVS-Euro

 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. SYSTEM STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1. Driver Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2. VCU-Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.3. Transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3. SYSTEM OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1. DRIVER PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2. CABLE DRIVER PANEL – VCU-COMBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3. VCU-COMBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4. TRANSPONDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1. Black Transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.2. Grey Transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.3. Transponder Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5. COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6. LEADS AND CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7. CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3. SYSTEM MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1. DRIVER PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2. VEHICLE COMMUNICATION UNIT (VCU-COMBO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3. GREY TRANSPONDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4. BLACK TRANSPONDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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IV System Description BVS-Euro
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. GENERAL

A Basic Vehicle System Euro (BVS-Euro) provides a two-way wireless identification and data communica-
tion link between a vehicle and stationary equipment. This system is also indicated as VECOM; Vehicle
Communication. The system is designed for applications in public transport and fleet management sys-
tems such as:
 automatic switch point control;
 priority request at intersections;
 automatic vehicle tracking systems;
 exchange of short data messages at high vehicle speeds;
 exchange of large quantities of data with stationary vehicles (only with VECOM way station);
 passenger information systems at stops.

The BVS-Euro system is fully compatible with both VETAG and VECOM identification systems, so it can
be used within existing VETAG and VECOM infrastructures.

Input of:
– line number
– run number
– etc.

Driver
Panel
Serial interface
IBIS RS232
interface VCU-protocol

general purpose inputs

direction switches VCU-Combo over loop
indication
ready to start pushbutton

Transponder

Figure 1. Application example of VECOM inductive communication system

Two BVS-Euro systems can be installed in each car of a train. The order of the cars and the direction in
which they travel does not affect system functionality. In normal operation only the front system of the first
car must be switched on and all other systems must be switched off.

When a BVS-Euro system receives an interrogation message from a VETAG or VECOM station, it will
react by sending the vehicle’s identification message. The identification message will include a manual
direction code and a ready to start code that corresponds with the position of the switches.

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Introduction

1.2. SYSTEM STRUCTURE

The BVS-Euro system consists of:

 Driver Panel;
 Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU-Combo);
 Transponder.

The driver panel is a BC2100 unit. It will be denoted as driver panel in this manual.

The system is powered by the onboard power supply of the vehicle in which it is installed.

Figure 2 provides an overview of the structure of the BVS-Euro.

Driver Panel

VECOM

Error Options

1 2 3
Route Sync. Detour

4 5 6
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Delete Enter
Logon Reset
0

serial channel

Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU-Combo) Onboard Power Supply

Parallel Inputs

Parallel output

Transponder

BVS-Euro system

Figure 2. Cable plan BVS-Euro

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 Introduction

1.2.1. Driver Panel

The driver panel is the interface to the driver. The driver can use the driver panel to enter the configured
items of the identification code. On the display of the driver panel the identification code is shown and an
indication is given when the transponder is over a loop. In some applications also messages received from
a way station are be displayed on the driver panel.

1.2.2. VCU-Combo

The Vehicle Communication Unit (VCU) is a processor unit that handles the communication over the in-
ductive link (VECOM link) which includes modulation, demodulation, error detection and protocol process-
ing.

The VCU is provided with a number of parallel input to which switches can be connected for manual direc-
tion indication and ready to start indication. Also one output is provided to control a lamp. The lamp is lit
when the transponder is over a loop.

An RS232 compatible serial channel is provided on the VCU to control the unit. The vehicle identification
code is set through the serial channel (by the driver panel).

1.2.3. Transponder

The transponder is a rugged send and receive antenna with a build in amplifier. The transponder is suited
for mounting under a vehicle. The transponder has a fixed cable for supply voltage and communication
with the VCU. The housing of the transponder meets IP67.

The default state of the transponder is passive, and it will only transmit a signal when activated by a VETAG
or VECOM communication loop.

The transponder is available in two different models. One has identical dimension to that of a VETAG trans-
ponder. This simplifies mounting when upgrading a VETAG vehicle system to a VECOM communication
system. The other model is a flat model, specially designed for vehicles with little space between bottom
and road surface (e.g. low floor vehicles).

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1.3. SYSTEM OPERATION

The purpose of the BVS-Euro system is to send vehicle identification data to VECOM and VETAG way
stations upon a request from the way station. The BVS-Euro system is an automatic system that does not
require user intervention. Yet, in order to function correctly, the system requires the entry of the vehicle
identification code. Depending on the application a choice can be made of the items from the identification
code that must be entered by the driver and the items that are initially set at installation of the unit.

The identification code which is transmitted to VECOM way stations consists of:
 line number (0..999);
 route series/vehicle service number (0..999);
 staff number (0..999999);
 fleet number (0..99999);
 vehicle type (city bus, city tram, region bus, region tram);
 category (fixed at 0);
 manual direction code;
 ready to start code (RTS).

The identification code which is transmitted to VETAG way stations consists of:
 line number (city: 1..99, region: 1..399);
 route series/vehicle service number (city: 1..39, region: 1..79);
 vehicle type (city bus, city tram, region bus);
 category (fixed at 0);
 manual direction code;
 ready to start (RTS).

In most cases the line and route number are entered by the driver of the train via the driver panel. This
is done at the beginning of each new service or any other point where the identification code has to change.

Only the VECOM identification code must be entered by the driver. The VETAG identification code is auto-
matically derived from this.

The fleet number and vehicle type are, in most cases, initialized during system configuration. It can also
be entered through the driver panel, however, this is protected by means of a service key which is only
available for service personnel.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. DRIVER PANEL

Power supply
Voltage 17 < Uin < 32 V
Current XVP24 < 200 mA @ 24 V
Current PVP24 (backup current) < 5 mA @ 24 V
Input protection according IEC571-1
Protection against transients up to 1100 V x 1 ms
from 200 ohm.

Environmental conditions
Temperature range –20...+60 °C
Relative humidity 5...95 %
Vibrations according to IEC 68-2-6 (mobile equipment):
Frequency 5...150 Hz
Amplitude (frequency 5...10 Hz) 15 mmpp
Acceleration (frequency 10...150 Hz) 3g
Test wave sinus shape
Duration 30 minutes per direction, 3 perpendicular directions
Frequency change 1 octave per minute
Shock test 25 g for 6 ms 1..3 times per second

Mechanical
Dimensions 192 x 100 x 80 mm (l x w x h)
Weight (on-dash mounting) approx. 1250 g
Protection class keyboard IEC529-IP65
Protection class housing IEC529-IP54

Depth minimal 85 mm

M4 M4

95
0,3

Dimensions in mm

175
0,5

182
0,15

Figure 3. Recess in dashboard for mounting of driver panel

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Specifications

Figure 3 shows the dimensions of the recess which must be made in the dashboard when the driver panel
is recessed mounted. The driver panel is positioned in the recess and mounted with two countersunk
M4 bolts. The length of the bolts is depending of the dashboard and must be fixed during installation. The
driver panel is splash-waterproof sealed on the operator side, when mounted in the recess.

55
85

110 35 20 17

Figure 4. Dimensions of driver panel for in-dash mounting

192 100
70
82
22

80 38 34.6
Figure 5. Dimensions driver panel for on-dash mounting

100
80
8 Hole 18 x 36 mm in dashboard for connector

52 30

Dimensions
in mm

Figure 6. Dimension mounting stand

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Control inputs
Signal XDLON (control of illumination driver panel) and XPON (switch on command):
Current consumption I < 2 mA
On 15,0 V < Uin < 35,0 V
Off –2,5 V < Uin < 6,0 V

+5 V
LM2903
10k
220k 1k
XPON, XDLON

22k 220k 100n 330k

GND

Figure 7. Circuit control inputs

Control output
Signal NPPON (switch on peripherals) open collector with 1 k ohm series resistor
Current sink I < 8 mA
Output voltage Ri = 10 k ohm U<4V

1k
NPPON

GND
Figure 8. Circuit control output

2.2. CABLE DRIVER PANEL – VCU-COMBO

This cable is designed to interconnect the driver panel with a VCU-Combo. Also this cable is provided with
additional leads to connect power supply, external control signals and external direction switches (manual
direction control). The cable has a 15 pole female sub-D connector on one side and a 14 pole male CPC
connector on the other side. The screen of the cable is connected to the housings of the connectors.

Suggested connections for external signals:

 PVP24 connect to permanent 24 V
 XV00 connect to ground
 24 V DP connect to 24 V after the main switch of vehicle
 XPON control input to switch on/off the driver panel
 XDLON dashboard light
 NPPON output that becomes low when driver panel is switched on, you can use this signal to control
a relay that switches on/off the 24 V of the VCU (and other peripherals).
 NMDIRL, NMDIRS, NMDIRR inputs for external signals to make the transponder transmit manual
control signals for Left, Straight or Right (input low means transponder transmits the signal)
 NSTART input for external signal to make the transponder transmit the start signal (input low means
transponder transmits the signal)
 NOVERLP active low output to drive a signalling lamp that is lit when the transponder is over a loop
(input can sink approx. 200 mA)

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Specifications

2.3. VCU-COMBO

The VCU-Combo is provided with three connectors:

 14 pin AMP-CPC connector (X1) for the connection of the supply voltage, the inputs, the outputs and
the serial channel interface.
 6 pin binder connector (X2) for connection of the transponder or transponder extension cable.
 4 pin AMP-CPC connector (X3) for the IBIS slave interface. The IBIS interface has no function in a BVS-
Euro configuration.

Power supply
Voltage 16,8 < Uin < 30 V (32 V)
Continuous 32 V reduces
lifetime. X1
The input voltage may
rise to 32 V for short
periods.
X2
Current < 0,6 A
Input protection according IEC571-1
Protection against
transients up to X3
1100 V x 1 ms
from 200 ohm.
45 mm
Environmental conditions
Temperature range –25...+55 °C
Relative humidity 5...95 %
Vibrations according to IEC 68-2-6 (mobile equipment):
Frequency 5...150 Hz
Amplitude (frequency 5...10 Hz) 15 mmpp
Acceleration (frequency 10...150 Hz) 3g
Test wave sinus shape
Duration 30 minutes per direction, 3 perpendicular directions
Frequency change 1 octave per minute
Shock test 25 g for 6 ms 1..3 times per second

Mechanical
dimensions 250 x 105 x 45 mm (l x w x h)
weight approx. 1 kg
protection class IEC529-IP40
optionally also available as:
IEC529-IP54

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X1
14 p
AMP CPC housing
female

X2
6p 105 mm
binder connector
female

X3
4p
AMP CPC
male

250 mm

Figure 9. Top and side view of VCU-Combo module

Connector X1
The VCU-Combo is provided with a 14 pin AMP-CPC connector for the connection of the supply voltage,
the inputs, the outputs and the serial channel interfaces.

The transponder is connected to the VCU-Combo through the transponder extension cable. The trans-
ponder extension cable is connected to a 6 pin binder connector of the VCU-Combo.

The VCU-Combo is provided with an IBIS slave interface. This interface is available on connector X3.

Parallel inputs
The parallel inputs are available on the VCU-Combo unit. Signals: NMDIRL, NMDIRS, NMDIRR, NSTART,
NTREN1 and NTREN2 are low pass filtered inputs, active low.
+ 24 V
74HC165
10k
270k
input
100k 10n
XV00

Figure 10. Circuit inputs

Input voltage –4 V < Uin < 36 V

Input high > 14,0 V
Input current (@Uin = 14 V) < 40 µA
Input low < 5,0 V
Input current (@Uin = 5 V) > –3,0 mA
Delay step 32 V to 2 V < 2 ms
Delay step 0 V to 16 V < 2 ms

Parallel output
The parallel output is available on the VCU-Combo unit. Signal: NOVERLP. Open drain output according
to VDV 04.05.4 Anlage 16 ”Kontakteingabe”. Driving max. 200 mA current sink, NOT protected against
continuous short circuit to 24 V, NOT isolated. Output is disabled at power fail.

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Specifications

BUK555-200A 1E 1E
74HC14 NOVERLP
1k

XV00

Figure 11. Circuit output

Output voltage –1,5 V < Uuit < 36 V

Output low (@Iuit = 200 mA) < 0,5 V
Output high (@Uuit = 32 V) < 0,2 mA

VECOM Communication
The inductive VECOM communication link has the following properties:
 half duplex;
 fast frequency shift keying modulation technique (FFSK);
 communication speed of 100 kbps.

2.4. TRANSPONDERS

There are two types of transponders, both having the same electrical interface:
 black transponder (mount horizontally);
 grey transponder (mount vertically).

Environmental conditions
Temperature range –40...+60 °C
Relative humidity 5...100 %
Vibrations according to IEC 68-2-6 (mobile equipment):
Frequency 5...150 Hz
Amplitude (frequency 5...10 Hz) 15 mmpp
Acceleration (frequency 10...150 Hz) 3g
Test wave sinus shape
Duration 30 minutes per direction, 3 perpendicular directions
Frequency change 1 octave per minute
Shock test 25 g for 6 ms 1..3 times per second

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2.4.1. Black Transponder

Mechanical
dimensions 227 x 170 x 88 mm (l x w x h)
cable length approx. 2 m or 6 m
weight approx. 2 kg
protection IEC529-IP67

ø6,7 mm

100 mm
170 mm
18 mm

202 mm
227 mm

TOP
88 mm

Figure 12. Dimensions of black transponder

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2.4.2. Grey Transponder

Mechanical
dimensions 106 x 187 mm (w x h)
cable length approx. 7,5 m
weight approx. 3 kg
protection IEC529-IP67
18 mm

ø 6,7 mm

TOP
260 mm (including bended cable)

Antenna
148 mm
187 mm
15

77 mm
106 mm 120 mm

Figure 13. Dimensions of grey transponder

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2.4.3. Transponder Extension Cable

The transponder extension cable is the standard extension cable for the connection of the grey or black
transponder. This cable has a length of 10 m but other lengths are available on request.

X2
VCU-Combo
X2
VCU-Combo

10 m
transponder extension cable

bending radius > 80 mm

transponder X1
Transponder

Figure 14. Transponder extension cable

VCU-Combo Transponder
X2 – male X1 – female
1 1
TRA TRA
2 2
FVP24 FVP24
3 3
TRC TRC
4 4
V00 V00
5 5
FVP24 FVP24
6 6
V00 V00
connector housing connector housing

Figure 15. Wiring transponder extension cable

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Specifications

2.5. COMMUNICATION

The driver panel and the VCU-Combo are provided with a RS232 half duplex communication channel (sig-
nals NRXD, NTXD and XV00 on connector X1 of the VCU-Combo and signals DIAG_RX, DIAG_TX and
V0REF on connector X1 of the driver panel). The communication channel is set to:
 9600 bps;
 1 start bit;
 8 data bits;
 1 stop bit;
 no parity.

The information exchange between VCU-Combo and driver panel is done with data blocks (frames) with
a protocol bases on ISO1745. A description of this protocol is given in the manual “VECOM – VCU-proto-
col”, publication number 9586 115 30110.

2.6. LEADS AND CABLES

For the use of leads and cables the following recommendations are given:
 Leads  0,75 mm2
 Cables  0,5 mm2 shielded

The leads and cables should be fastened at regular intervals to ensure that they do not rub against sharp
objects.

2.7. CONNECTIONS

Connection cables and connections for switch etc. are connected by means of screw blocks which are
provided by the company which performs the installation. For screw blocks and connectors the contact
material must be suitable for the diameter of the copper wire for the insulation used. See specification of
the appropriate system part.

The contact material must have a covering of 0,8 µm gold over nickel. The contact material must be of good
quality and possess sufficient contact power in order to guarantee a reliable, long-term electrical connec-
tion.

The contact material must have a shrink-fit capability for insulation purposes. If this is not the case the
individual wires in the housing must be fastened securely to protect them from any traction forces in the
connection.

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3. SYSTEM MODULES

3.1. DRIVER PANEL

VECOM

Error Options

1 2 3
Route Sync. Detour

4 5 6
Panel
RTS settings
7 8 9
Defaults
Delete Enter
Logon Reset
0

Figure 16. Front View of the Driver Panel

3.2. VEHICLE COMMUNICATION UNIT (VCU-COMBO)

Figure 17. Top view of VCU-Combo module

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System modules

3.3. GREY TRANSPONDER

Figure 18. Front and side view of grey transponder

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3.4. BLACK TRANSPONDER

Figure 19. Bottom and side view of black transponder

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System modules

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