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ErwinL at 08:48, 28 July 2011

2011-07-28T08:48:34Z

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	==Visual Representation==		==Visual Representation==

Charlie at 06:20, 7 October 2010

2010-10-07T06:20:53Z

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	==Visual Representation==		==Visual Representation==
	Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. There is a light behind each of the three branches that indicates various states of the switch. Next to the switch are two circular lights that indicate the locking status of the switch. ~~[[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]~~
			[[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]

			Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. There is a light behind each of the three branches that
			indicates various states of the switch. Next to the switch are two circular lights that indicate the locking status of the switch.

	==Operation==		==Operation==

Charlie at 03:52, 7 October 2010

2010-10-07T03:52:50Z

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	===Manual Lock===		===Manual Lock===
	Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch ~~Unlock~~ Button]] (WESpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.		Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Unlock Switch Button]] (WESpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.

Charlie at 03:26, 7 October 2010

2010-10-07T03:26:36Z

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	===Manual Lock===		===Manual Lock===
	Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]] (~~WeSpT~~). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.		Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]] (WESpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.

Charlie: /* Locking Indicators */

2010-10-05T02:08:32Z

Locking Indicators

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	==Locking Indicators==		==Locking Indicators==
	Switches can be locked for one of two reasons:		Switches can be locked for one of two reasons: locked as part of a route or as flanking protection, or, locked manually.
	*Locked as part of a route or as flanking protection
	*Locked manually

			===Route Lock===
	When a switch is part of a route or provides flanking protection, a white light becomes lit next to the switch. This indicates that the interlocking system is preventing the switch from being thrown into another position, and is one of the factors that prevents conflicting routes.		When a switch is part of a route or provides flanking protection, a white light becomes lit next to the switch. This indicates that the interlocking system is preventing the switch from being thrown into another position, and is one of the factors that prevents conflicting routes.

			===Manual Lock===
	Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]] (WeSpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.		Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]] (WeSpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.

Charlie: /* Operation */

2010-10-05T02:06:46Z

Operation

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	Normally, the position of a switch is not visible. To quickly see the position of a switch, press the central button on the switch. The only two of the three branches will illuminate, thereby indicating its position.		Normally, the position of a switch is not visible. To quickly see the position of a switch, press the central button on the switch. The only two of the three branches will illuminate, thereby indicating its position.

	Switches can be manually operated by pressing the central button together with the [[Throw Switch Button]](WGT). When the switch motor runs the switch from one position to the other, the switch branch lights will blink to indicate what the position will soon be. Once the switch has completely run into its end position, the lights will once again extinguish.		Switches can be manually operated by pressing the central button together with the [[Throw Switch Button]] (WGT). When the switch motor runs the switch from one position to the other, the switch branch lights will blink to indicate what the position will soon be. Once the switch has completely run into its end position, the lights will once again extinguish.

	==Locking Indicators==		==Locking Indicators==

Charlie: /* Locking Indicators */

2010-10-05T02:04:15Z

Locking Indicators

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	When a switch is part of a route or provides flanking protection, a white light becomes lit next to the switch. This indicates that the interlocking system is preventing the switch from being thrown into another position, and is one of the factors that prevents conflicting routes.		When a switch is part of a route or provides flanking protection, a white light becomes lit next to the switch. This indicates that the interlocking system is preventing the switch from being thrown into another position, and is one of the factors that prevents conflicting routes.

	Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]](WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]](WeSpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.		Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]] (WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]] (WeSpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.

Charlie at 02:03, 5 October 2010

2010-10-05T02:03:15Z

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	==Visual Representation==		==Visual Representation==
	Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. There is a light behind each of the three branches that indicates various states of the switch. Next to the switch are two circular lights that indicate the locking status of the switch. [[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]		Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. There is a light behind each of the three branches that indicates various states of the switch. Next to the switch are two circular lights that indicate the locking status of the switch. [[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]

			==Operation==
			Normally, the position of a switch is not visible. To quickly see the position of a switch, press the central button on the switch. The only two of the three branches will illuminate, thereby indicating its position.

			Switches can be manually operated by pressing the central button together with the [[Throw Switch Button]](WGT). When the switch motor runs the switch from one position to the other, the switch branch lights will blink to indicate what the position will soon be. Once the switch has completely run into its end position, the lights will once again extinguish.

			==Locking Indicators==
			Switches can be locked for one of two reasons:
			*Locked as part of a route or as flanking protection
			*Locked manually

			When a switch is part of a route or provides flanking protection, a white light becomes lit next to the switch. This indicates that the interlocking system is preventing the switch from being thrown into another position, and is one of the factors that prevents conflicting routes.

			Sometimes it is necessary to manually lock a switch. This can happen, for instance, when engineering work is occurring in the area and it would otherwise be possible to forget that traffic cannot enter. Locking a switch manually is done using the button of the switch being locked, together with the [[Lock Switch Button]](WSpT). Unlocking a switch is achieved by pressing the switch button together with the [[Switch Unlock Button]](WeSpT). When a switch is manually locked, a red light next to the switch becomes lit.

Charlie at 01:46, 5 October 2010

2010-10-05T01:46:12Z

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	==Visual Representation==		==Visual Representation==
	Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. [[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]		Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. There is a light behind each of the three branches that indicates various states of the switch. Next to the switch are two circular lights that indicate the locking status of the switch. [[image:switch_left_down30.png\|thumb\|100px\|left]]

Charlie: page creation

2010-10-05T01:43:40Z

page creation

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==Visual Representation==
Simple switches are represented as Y-shaped tracks with a central button. [[image:switch_left_down30.png|thumb|100px|left]]