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This page describes the representation of signals on the panel, their meaning and appearances as well as the control actions in relation with the signals. Fundemental information related to signals is available in the articles Basics and Routes. So if terms on this page are not explained, the explanation is likely to be in these articles.

There are a variety of signals on the panel. Almost always, signals are located on a track.

Main signal with a distant signal

This is a main signal with a distant signal. Notice the button with the red dot – this button operates the main signal. Buttons with red dots define Train Routes.

Shunt signal

The smaller signal with the gray button is a shunt signal. Gray buttons are used to set Shunt Routes.

Combined signal

When a tile contains both a main signal and shunt signal, the signal is said to be a combined signal. In this case, it has two buttons, a main signal button (red dot), and shunt signal button (grey). This is usually an exit signal.

Distant signal

A detached distant signal is shown at right. It provides a preview of what the next main signal aspect is showing.

Indications main signals

Main signal showing “stop” aspect

When a main signal is showing a “stop” aspect, the corresponding signal on the panel shows a red light.

Main signal showing “proceed” aspect

When the signal is showing a “proceed” aspect, the signal on the panel shows a green light.

Main signal lock indication

If a route is set and locked, the square white light becomes lit. This is the route lock indication for the signal, and simply means that the train route has been fully set from that signal.

Locking signals

Like switches, signals may be manually locked also. Locking and unlocking is done using the LsSpt (Switch Lock) and LsESpT (Switch Unlock) buttons.

To lock a signal, press the LsSpt button together with the signal button.

When a signal is locked, it is put to stop immediately.

Putting a signal to stop

To simply put a signal to stop, use the HaGT together with the signal button.

It does nothing more than change the signal aspect to “stop”.

Signal Panel Tiles

This section discusses the panel tiles representing signals, in the various forms they can be present in the simulation. Sometimes you will encounter slightly different representations, which however, should be covered as well with the information given here. The buttons and lights are each named clockwise starting in upper left corner. Indicators which are already described above will not be explained again.

Main signal with Distant signal

In general, main signals have the following indicators and buttons on the panel: 'Auxillary signal activated' indicator, 'route set' indicator, train route button, 'Proceed' indicator, 'Stop' indicator, signal locked indicator. (Exceptions below)

Single distant signals can show two green indicators (for aspect Vr 1 or Vr 2) or two yellow indicators (aspect Vr 0). A distant signal can be mounted on the main signal's post.

Some of the main signals displayed on panel do not belong to your own dispatching area, but are controlled by the neighbouring signal box. for those signals you will only have 'Proceed' and 'Stop' indicators

Main signal
Distant signal
Main signal and distant signal
Signal in Neighbouring dispatching area

Shunt signals

Shunt signals have a gray signal button, Stop indicator, Sh-1 indicator and a Signal Locked indicator. A shunt signal will also have a round Overlap route indicator (D-Weg melder) next to it, can be the end of a train route. If the shunt signal can be the begin of a train route, it will also have the square Route Locked indicator. The latter two options can also be combined, as in the image.

normales Sperrsignal
Sperrsignal mit Festlege- und D-Weg-Melder

Combined main- and shunt signals

There are also main signals, which can show the Shunt aspect Sh 1 beside the normal 'Proceed' aspects (Hp 1 and Hp 2). These kind of signals have both a grey-red Train route button and a grey Shunt route button. The signal in the image additionally has a Overlap Route indicator (underneath the Shunt Route button) as well as a Kennlichtmelder (between the Sh 1- and the Stop indicator).

Combined main-/shuntsignal

Automatic Block Signals

Automatic block signals can be recognized by the fact that the foot of the signal's symbol is connected to the track by a black line. Block signals in the central block have a 'Route set' indicator, which are not present for the automatic block signals. The two signals shown in the images both have a Subsidiary Signal indicator which is shown in the signal's post.

Block signal in Zentralblock
Block signal in Selbstblock

Fleeting signals (Selbststellbetrieb)

There are three variants for fleeting signals: either with 'D' (automatic) and 'O' (controlled by dispatcher) indicators, 'SB' (Selbstbetrieb = fleeting) or an indicator with its signal number in a green Group-Button-Block on the panel.

D and O indicator
SB indicator
Indicator in Group-Button-Block

Cover signals (Zugdeckungssignale)

In some stations there are so-called Zugdeckungssignale (cover signals) which divide a platform in several (track) sections. They have a 'route set' indicator, a train route button, a Kennlicht' indicator as well as a 'Stop' indicator. Cover signals can also be installed for both directions.

Cover signal for one direction
Cover signal for two directions

Signal Zs 6

In some stations or branches you will find Zs 6-signals , which are not installed on a main signal's post, but are free standing. These have no signal button and light up automatically when a route is set towards the opposite track (wrong line operation).

stand alone 'Zs 6'-Signal

Halbregelabstandsankündigungssignal (Half-Distance-Rule Announcement Signal)

A signal with this somewhat strange designation is a main signal that can not show Stop (Hp 0). Therefor it does not have a signal button either. It only has a Proceed indicator and a Kennlicht indicator. The distant signal, which is located on the same mast, also has an additional indicator. This shows white light on the distant signal, which is to indicate the distant signal is just a repeater of at short braking distance from the next main signal.

Half-Distance-Rule Announcement Signal

Meaning of the indications

Stop indicator

The red 'Stop' indicator is lit, when the signal is showing the 'Stop' aspect. If no other indicator (i.e. auxillary signal) is lit, no train is allowed to pass the signal. The 'Stop' indicator will flash in the event of a signal fault or defect (see below).

Proceed indicator

The green 'Proceed' indicator is lit, when the signals is shwoing a 'Proceed' aspect. A train movement can take place. Whether signal aspect Hp 1 or Hp 2 is shown, can not be seen on the panel, but this is also irrelevant for the dispatcher and irrelevant. Any additional signals at the main signal's post (eg Zs 2, Zs 3, Zs 6) are not shown on the panel. The interlocking circuits however make sure that the signal can only show the Proceed' aspect once all the additional signals are activated and function correctly. Therefore, it is assumed that everything is fine when the 'route set' indicator lits.

A flashing 'Proceed' indicator is shown in the event of a signal fault or defect (see below).

Sh 1-Indicator

The Sh 1 indicator, a diagonal white bar, is lit when the signal is showing the Sh 1 aspect. A shunt movement may then take place from this signal. Main signals will keep showing the Stop aspect, menaing that a train movement from here is not allowed.

Kennlicht-indicator

You will see a yellow 'Kennlichtmelder' in case a signal can show the so-called 'Kennlicht'. 'Kennlicht' means that the signal along the track has no meaning, as if it is not even existing. It is the normal aspect being shown for cover signals. Additionall, Kennlicht is used for the so-called Half-Distance Rule (Halbregelabstand) as well as for long-/short entrance/exit train routes. More information on when and where 'Kennlicht' is applied can be found in the article Dispatching in Köln.

Distant signal indications

A distant signal you will see either two yellow (Vr 0, expect Stop) or two green lights(Vr 1 or Vr 2, expect Proceed aspect) indicator lights. Distant signals which, depending on the situation (i.e. not permanent), are used as a distant signal repeater or are located at short braking distance from the corresponding main signal, also have a yellow indicator that lights accordingly. Distant signals, which are attached to the mast of a main signal remain dark if this main signal shows the Stop ascpect; this also applies to the indicators on the panel.

Route Locked indicator

The square Route Locked indicator lights white, wenn a train route starting from the signal has been set and locked. Its lighting is one of the necessary conditions to get a main signal showing the Proceed aspect. As soon as the indicator lights up, a set route can only be revoked using the Revoke Train Route Button (FHT).

Overlap route indicator (D-Weg-Melder)

Exit signals and other main signals (sometimes even shunt signals) in the station have a Overlap route indicator (D-Weg Melder). This indicator is round and lights up when a route is set towards such a signal. It indicates that the Overlap route behind the signal has been set and fixed. As soon as the train route towards the signal has been completely dissolved, the indicator will start blinking for a certain time. After that, the overlap route will be released automatically. See also: Revoke Shunt Route Button (FRT) and Revoke Overlap Shunt Route Button (DRGT).

Subsidiary signal indicator (Ersatzsignalmelder)

The Subsidiary signal indicator is shown as a yellow triangle, surrounded with a black circle. It will be lit steady when auxillary aspect Zs 1 or Zs 7 is shown(see Show Subsidiary Signal Button), and will be flashing in case auxillary aspect Zs 6 is shown (see Show Subsidiary Signal to Wrong Line Group Button).

Signal locked indicator (Sperrmelder)

At the foot of each signal, being part of your own control area, there is a round, yellow 'signal locked' indicator. It will be lit when the signal has been locked (using the Lock Signal Button or Block Disable Button, and therefor can not be set to 'Proceed'.

Fleeting (Selbststellbetrieb)

There are several variants of indicators to show whether a signal has fleeting enabled (SB) or not:

two indicators D and O: D lights up when SB is on, and blinks when the SB tries to set a route; O lights up when SB is off
one indicator SB: lights up when SB is on, and blinks when the SB tries to set a route. It is unlit when SB is off.
a indicator with its signal number in a green Groupbuttonblock on the panel: functionwise the same as the SB-indicator, it's just not located near the signal itself.

Operating Signals

Signals should normally not be operated individually. They are operated automatically when setting routes. Nevertheless, if necessary, there are some things you can do with signals:

a signal can be put to Stop (using the Stop Signal Button)
set a block signal to 'Proceed' or set a cover signal in the state Kennlicht (using the Activate Signal Button).
lock a signal, so that it can not be set to 'Proceed' (using the Lock Signal Button or the Block Disable Button).
to switch on the Subsidiary signal, in the event the signal is in error or when a train route can not be set (using the Show Subsidiary Signal Button)
to switch on the 'Wrong Line Operation' signal (Zs 6), when signalled wrong line operation is to take place (using the Show Subsidiary Signal to Wrong Line Group Button)
to switch on or off a signal's self-control mode (using the Activate Fleeting Button or Deactivate Fleeting Button).

Anomalies and defects with signals

Anomalies and defects with signals may endanger the railway operations. Therefore, there are some technical measures in place to ensure that an irregularity will not affect the safety:

If an auxiliary signal (i.e. Zs 3) at signal post is defective, the main signal will drop to Stop automatically, so that the train driver does not drive faster than he would be allowed to.
If the red lamp of a signal is broken, a substitute lamp ("Ersatzrot") will be activated automatically.

A distinction between anomalies (requires no operational measures: signal can still be operated, such as defective Red light bulb, but "Ersatzrot" lights, or a Zs display partially defective, but still recognizable) and defects (operational measures required, such as signal completely dark). Signs at the signal's mast show the driver, what he has to do in case of a defective signal. On the meaning of the different signs on the mast, please refer to the Signalbook DB website.

On the panel anomalies and defects with signals become apparent by a blinking or extinguished Stop- or Proceed indicator, or that the signal is no longer working properly (eg no Proceed aspect, although all conditions are met). In case of a malfunctioning signal a red alarm indication in the red Group Button block will start flashing, and a horn will sound. The horn can be silenced with the Buzzer interruption button (HuT). The alarm indicator will keep blinking, until all anomalies and defects with signals are resolved.

Buzzer interruption button and signal defect indicator

The following measures can be taken in case of for anomalies and defects:

The subsidiary signal this can be activated (if available at the main signal). But prior to doing that, you must ensure that the route is set correctly and completely secure! The train driver will then pass the disturbed signal. The speed depends on the type of signal (Block-/Home-/Exit signal).
Shunt signals or main signals without subsidiary signal can only be passed, after you have submitted a written order to the driver.
You can call the signal technician. He will fix the defect.

Anomalies with fleeting signals (Selbststellbetrieb)

Fleeting signal can also have anomalies or defects. In that case an (annoying) buzzer will sound and the signal's Fleeting enabled indicator (SB) will flash. This can happen when:

the signal can not fleet, as such that the route can not be set because of a conflict with a route that has been set earlier;
a train has a steering number, that can not be handled by the fleeting signal, and thus can not set a route;
a technical problem exists.

The first thing to try, is to set the route manually. If that does not work, then switch of the fleeting and try again later. Does this not work either, then the only remaining options is lock a route manually and applying the subsidiary signal or a issueing a written order.

Important: do not forget to enable fleeting again after resolving the anomalies!

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+This page describes the representation of signals on the panel, their meaning and appearances as well as the control actions in relation with the signals. Fundemental information related to signals is available in the articles [[Basics]] and [[Routes]]. So if terms on this page are not explained, the explanation is likely to be in these articles.
 There are a variety of signals on the panel. Almost always, signals are located on a track.
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 It does nothing more than change the signal aspect to “stop”.
-Dieser Artikel beschreibt die Darstellung von Signalen auf dem Stelltisch, die Bedeutung der Anzeigen sowie Bedienhandlungen im Zusammenhang mit Signalen. Grundsätzliches zum Thema Signale gibt es in den Artikeln [[Grundlagen]] und [[Fahrstraßen]]. Wenn hier also Begriffe auftauchen, die nicht weiter erklärt werden, steht die Erklärung vielleicht in diesen Artikeln.
 ==Signal Panel Tiles==
-In diesem Abschnitt sind alle Tischfelder mit Signalen beschrieben, die in der Simulation auftauchen können. Manchmal trifft man auf leicht abweichende Darstellungen, die sich aber mit den hier gegebenen Informationen erschließen sollten. Die Tasten und Melder sind jeweils im Uhrzeigersinn benannt, beginnend in der linken oberen Ecke. Melder, die weiter oben schon beschrieben wurden, sind später nicht nochmals erklärt.
+This section discusses the panel tiles representing signals, in the various forms they can be present in the simulation. Sometimes you will encounter slightly different representations, which however, should be covered as well with the information given here. The buttons and lights are each named clockwise starting in upper left corner. Indicators which are already described above will not be explained again.
 ===Main signal with Distant signal===
-Hauptsignale besitzen im Allgemeinen Ersatzsignalmelder, Festlegemelder, eine Zugstraßentaste, Fahrtmelder, Haltmelder und Sperrmelder (Ausnahmen siehe weiter unten). Alleinstehende Vorsignale können zwei grüne Melder für Vr 1 oder 2 oder zwei gelbe Melder für Vr 0 zeigen. Ein Vorsignal kann auch am Mast eines Hauptsignals angebracht sein.
+In general, main signals have the following indicators and buttons on the panel: 'Auxillary signal activated' indicator, 'route set' indicator, train route button, 'Proceed' indicator, 'Stop' indicator, signal locked indicator. (Exceptions below)
-Teilweise sind Hauptsignale auf dem Stelltisch dargestellt, die nicht zum eigenen Stellbereich gehören, sondern vom Nachbarn bedient werden. Sie besitzen lediglich Halt- und Fahrtmelder.
+Single distant signals can show two green indicators (for aspect Vr 1 or Vr 2) or two yellow indicators (aspect Vr 0). A distant signal can be mounted on the main signal's post.
+Some of the main signals displayed on panel do not belong to your own dispatching area, but are controlled by the neighbouring signal box. for those signals you will only have 'Proceed' and 'Stop' indicators
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
 file:Einfahr.png|Main signal
 file:Vorsignal.png|Distant signal
 file:Signal_exit_distant_left.png|Main signal and distant signal
-file:Nachbarsignal.png|Signal in Neighboring dispatching area
+file:Nachbarsignal.png|Signal in Neighbouring dispatching area
 </gallery>
 ===Shunt signals===
-Sperrsignale besitzen eine graue Rangierstraßentaste, Haltmelder, Sh 1-Melder und Sperrmelder. Kann das Sperrsignal Ziel einer Zugstraße sein, gibt es zusätzlich eine Zugstraßentaste sowie den runden D-Weg-Melder. Wenn das Signal in Verbindung mit einem Gruppenausfahrsignal Beginn einer Zugstraße sein kann, existiert neben der Zugstraßentaste auch der quadratische Festlegemelder. Die beiden letztgenannten Varianten können auch, wie in der Abbildung, kombiniert sein.
+Shunt signals have a gray signal button, Stop indicator, Sh-1 indicator and a Signal Locked indicator. A shunt signal will also have a round Overlap route indicator (D-Weg melder) next to it, can be the end of a train route.  If the shunt signal can be the begin of a train route, it will also have the square Route Locked indicator. The latter two options can also be combined, as in the image.
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
 file:Sperrsig.png|normales Sperrsignal
@@ Line 74: / Line 73: @@
 </gallery>
-===Combined maint-/Shunt signals===
+===Combined main- and shunt signals===
-Es gibt Hauptsignale, die neben einem normalen Fahrtbegriff (Hp 1 oder 2) auch das Signal Sh 1 zeigen können. Sie besitzen dann neben der grau-roten Zugstraßentaste auch eine graue Rangierstraßentaste. Das Signal in der Abbildung besitzt außerdem einen D-Weg-Melder (unterhalb der Rangierstraßentaste) sowie einen Kennlichtmelder (zwischen Sh 1- und Haltmelder).
+There are also main signals, which can show the Shunt aspect Sh 1 beside the normal 'Proceed' aspects (Hp 1 and Hp 2). These kind of signals have both a grey-red Train route button and a grey Shunt route button. The signal in the image additionally has a Overlap Route indicator (underneath the Shunt Route button) as well as a Kennlichtmelder (between the Sh 1- and the Stop indicator).
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
-file:Signal_exit_main_left.png|Kombiniertes Haupt-/Sperrsignal
+file:Signal_exit_main_left.png|Combined main-/shuntsignal
 </gallery>
-===Selbsttätige Blocksignale===
+===Automatic Block Signals===
-Selbsttätige Blocksignale sind daran zu erkennen, dass der Fuß des Signals durch eine schwarze Linie mit der Gleislinie verbunden ist. Falls ein Stellwerk nachträglich umgerüstet wurde, muss dies aber nicht unbedingt zutreffen. Denn die Tischfelder sind ziemlich teuer... Blocksignale im Zentralblock besitzen einen Festlegemelder, dieser fehlt bei Signalen im Selbstblock. Bei beiden abgebildeten Signalen ist der Ersatzsignalmelder im "Mast" des Signals angeordnet.
+Automatic block signals can be recognized by the fact that the foot of the signal's symbol is connected to the track by a black line. Block signals in the central block have a 'Route set' indicator, which are not present for the automatic block signals. The two signals shown in the images both have a [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button|Subsidiary Signal]] indicator which is shown in the signal's post.
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
 file:ZB.png|Block signal in Zentralblock
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 </gallery>
-===Signals with Selbststellbetrieb===
+===Fleeting signals (Selbststellbetrieb)===
-Für Signale mit Selbststellbetrieb gibt es drei mögliche Darstellungsvarianten: Entweder mit den Meldern '''D''' (Durchgangsbetrieb) und '''O''' (Ortsbetrieb) oder mit einem Melder '''SB''' (Selbststellbetrieb) oder mit einem Melder mit der Signalbezeichnung, der im grünen Gruppentastenblock angeordnet ist.
+There are three variants for fleeting signals: either with 'D' (automatic) and 'O' (controlled by dispatcher) indicators, 'SB' (Selbstbetrieb = fleeting) or an indicator with its signal number in a green Group-Button-Block on the panel.
 <gallery widths=240 heights=80 perrow=2>
-file:Automatic_route_signal.png|Melder '''D''' und '''O'''
+file:Automatic_route_signal.png|'''D''' and '''O''' indicator
-file:SB_1_an.png|Melder '''SB'''
+file:SB_1_an.png|'''SB''' indicator
-file:SB_2.png|Melder im Gruppentastenblock
+file:SB_2.png|Indicator in Group-Button-Block
 </gallery>
 ===Cover signals (Zugdeckungssignale)===
-In manchen Bahnhöfen gibt es Zugdeckungssignale, die einen Bahnsteig in mehrere Abschnitte unterteilen. Sie besitzen einen Festlegemelder, eine Zugstraßentaste, einen Kennlichtmelder sowie einen Haltmelder. Ein Zugdeckungssignal kann auch für beide Fahrtrichtungen installiert sein.
+In some stations there are so-called Zugdeckungssignale (cover signals) which divide a platform in several (track) sections. They have a 'route set' indicator, a train route button, a ''Kennlicht''' indicator as well as a 'Stop' indicator. Cover signals can also be installed for both directions.<gallery widths=120 heights=80>
-<gallery widths=120 heights=80>
+file:ZD_rechts.png|Cover signal for one direction
-file:ZD_rechts.png|Zugdeckungssignal für eine Richtung
+file:ZD_beide.png|Cover signal for two directions
-file:ZD_beide.png|Zugdeckungssignal für zwei Richtungen
 </gallery>
 ===Signal Zs 6===
-In manchen Bahnhöfen oder Abzweigstellen gibt es Signale Zs 6, die nicht an einem Hauptsignal installiert sind, sondern frei stehen. Diese besitzen keine Signaltaste und leuchten automatisch auf, wenn eine Fahrstraße in das Gegengleis eingestellt wird.
+In some stations or branches you will find ''Zs 6''-signals , which are not installed on a main signal's post, but are free standing. These have no signal button and light up automatically when a route is set towards the opposite track (wrong line operation).
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
-file:Zs_6.png|allein stehendes Signal Zs 6
+file:Zs_6.png|stand alone 'Zs 6'-Signal
 </gallery>
 ===Halbregelabstandsankündigungssignal (Half-Distance-Rule Announcement Signal)===
-Ein Signal mit dieser etwas sperrigen Bezeichnung ist ein Hauptsignal, welches aber kein Hp 0 zeigen kann. Es besitzt daher keine Signaltaste und neben dem Fahrtmelder nur einen Kennlichtmelder. Das Vorsignal, welches am gleichen Mast angebracht ist, besitzt einen zusätzlichen Melder. Dieser zeigt das Leuchten des weißen Zusatzlichts am Vorsignal an. Dadurch wird dem Tf signalisiert, dass das Vorsignal nur ein Wiederholer ist und im verkürzten Bremswegabstand zum nächsten Hauptsignal steht.
+A signal with this somewhat strange designation is a main signal that can not show Stop (Hp 0). Therefor it does not have a signal button either. It only has a ''Proceed indicator'' and a ''Kennlicht indicator''. The distant signal, which is located on the same mast, also has an additional indicator. This shows white light on the distant signal, which is to indicate the distant signal is just a repeater of at short braking distance from the next main signal.
 <gallery widths=120 heights=80>
-file:Halbregelabstand.png|Halbregelabstands-ankündigungssignal
+file:Halbregelabstand.png|Half-Distance-Rule Announcement Signal
 </gallery>
 ==Meaning of the indications==
-===Haltmelder===
+===Stop indicator===
-Der Haltmelder leuchtet rot, wenn das Signal in Haltstellung ist. Leuchtet außer dem Haltmelder kein anderer Melder, wird kein Zug das Signal passieren. Der Haltmelder blinkt, wenn ein Fehler oder eine Störung am Signal vorliegt (siehe unten).
+The red 'Stop' indicator is lit, when the signal is showing the 'Stop' aspect. If no other indicator (i.e. auxillary signal) is lit, no train is allowed to pass the signal. The 'Stop' indicator will flash in the event of a signal fault or defect (see below).
-===Fahrtmelder===
+===Proceed indicator===
-Leuchtet der grüne Fahrtmelder, so zeigt das Signal Fahrtstellung. Eine Zugfahrt ab diesem Signal kann stattfinden. Ob Hp 1 oder Hp 2 gezeigt wird, ist aus der Anzeige nicht ersichtlich, ist aber für den Fahrdienstleiter auch unerheblich. Auch ggf. erforderliche Zusatzsignale (z. B. Zs 2, Zs 3, Zs 6) sind auf dem Stelltisch nicht sichtbar. Schaltungstechnisch ist aber sichergestellt, dass das Signal nur in Fahrtstellung kommt, wenn alle Zusatzsignale erkennbar sind. Daher ist davon auszugehen, dass alles in bester Ordnung ist, wenn der Fahrtmelder leuchtet.
+The green 'Proceed' indicator is lit, when the signals is shwoing a 'Proceed' aspect. A train movement can take place. Whether signal aspect Hp 1 or Hp 2 is shown, can not be seen on the panel, but this is also irrelevant for the dispatcher and irrelevant. Any additional signals at the main signal's post (eg Zs 2, Zs 3, Zs 6) are not shown on the panel. The interlocking circuits however make sure that the signal can only show the Proceed' aspect once all the additional signals are activated and function correctly. Therefore, it is assumed that everything is fine when the 'route set' indicator lits.
-Ein blinkender Fahrtmelder zeigt einen Fehler am Signal an (siehe unten).
+A flashing 'Proceed' indicator is shown in the event of a signal fault or defect (see below).
-===Sh 1-Indication===
+===Sh 1-Indicator===
-Der Sh 1-Melder, ein nach rechts steigender weißer Balken, leuchtet bei eingeschaltetem Sh 1 am Signal. Eine Rangierfahrt ab diesem Signal kann stattfinden. Bei Hauptsignalen leuchtet der Haltmelder weiterhin, eine Zugfahrt kann somit nicht stattfinden.
+The Sh 1 indicator, a diagonal white bar, is lit when the signal is showing the Sh 1 aspect. A shunt movement may then take place from this signal. Main signals will keep showing the Stop aspect, menaing that a train movement from here is not allowed.
-===Kennlicht-Melder===
+===Kennlicht-indicator===
-Kann ein Signal Kennlicht zeigen, so ist der gelbe Kennlichtmelder auf dem Stelltisch zu finden. Kennlicht bedeutet, dass das Signal für den Tf keine Bedeutung hat, als stünde das Signal überhaupt nicht an dieser Stelle. Für Zugdeckungssignale ist dies die Grundstellung. Außerdem kommt Kennlicht im Zusammenhang mit Signalisierung im Halbregelabstand sowie bei Kurz-/Lang-Ein- bzw. Ausfahrten vor. Zu all diesen Themen gibt es Beispiele im Artikel [[Örtliche Kenntnisse für Zentralstellwerk Köln Hbf]].
+You will see a yellow 'Kennlichtmelder' in case a signal can show the so-called 'Kennlicht'. 'Kennlicht' means that the signal along the track has no meaning, as if it is not even existing. It is the normal aspect being shown for cover signals. Additionall, Kennlicht is used for the so-called Half-Distance Rule (Halbregelabstand) as well as for long-/short entrance/exit train routes. More information on when and where 'Kennlicht' is applied can be found in the article [[Dispatching in Köln]].
-===Vorsignalmelder===
+===Distant signal indications===
-An einem Vorsignal leuchten entweder zwei gelbe (Vr 0, Halt erwarten) oder zwei grüne (Vr 1 oder 2, Fahrtbegriff erwarten) Leuchtmelder. Bei Vorsignalen, die situationsabhängig (also nicht permanent) als Vorsignalwiederholer dienen oder im verkürzen Bremswegabstand zum zugehörigen Hauptsignal stehen, gibt es zusätzlich einen gelben Melder, der dann entsprechend aufleuchtet. Vorsignale, die am Mast eines Hauptsignals angebracht sind, bleiben dunkel, wenn dieses Halt zeigt, dies trifft auch auf die Melder auf dem Stelltisch zu.
+A distant signal you will see either two yellow (Vr 0, expect Stop) or two green lights(Vr 1 or Vr 2, expect Proceed aspect) indicator lights.
+Distant signals which, depending on the situation (i.e. not permanent), are used as a distant signal repeater or are located at short braking distance from the corresponding main signal, also have a yellow indicator that lights accordingly. Distant signals, which are attached to the mast of a main signal remain dark if this main signal shows the Stop ascpect; this also applies to the indicators on the panel.
-===Festlegemelder===
+===Route Locked indicator===
-Der quadratische Festlegemelder zeigt durch weißes Leuchten an, dass ausgehend von diesem Signal eine Zugstraße eingestellt und festgelegt wurde. Sein Leuchten ist notwendige (aber nicht unbedingt hinreichende) Voraussetzung für die Fahrtstellung des Signals. Ab dem Zeitpunkt des Aufleuchtens kann die eingestellte Fahrstraße nur noch mit der [[Fahrstraßenhilfstaste]] aufgelöst werden.
+The square Route Locked indicator lights white, wenn a train route starting from the signal has been set and locked. Its lighting is one of the necessary conditions to get a main signal showing the Proceed aspect. As soon as the indicator lights up, a set route can only be revoked using the [[Revoke Train Route Button]] (FHT).
-===D-Weg-Melder===
+===Overlap route indicator (D-Weg-Melder)===
-Ausfahr- und Zwischensignale (teilweise auch Sperrsignale) im Bahnhof besitzen einen D-Weg-Melder. Dieser ist rund und leuchtet, wenn eine Fahrstraße zum Signal hin eingestellt ist. Er signalisiert, dass der Durchrutschweg nach dem Signal festgelegt ist. Wurde die Zugstraße zum Signal vollständig aufgelöst, beginnt der Melder zu blinken, bis der D-Weg nach einiger Zeit automatisch aufgelöst wird. Siehe auch [[Durchrutschwegrücknahmetaste]] und [[Durchrutschweghilfstaste]].
+Exit signals and other main signals (sometimes even shunt signals) in the station have a Overlap route indicator (D-Weg Melder). This indicator is round and lights up when a route is set towards such a signal. It indicates that the Overlap route behind the signal has been set and fixed. As soon as the train route towards the signal has been completely dissolved, the indicator will start blinking for a certain time. After that, the overlap route will be released automatically. See also: [[Revoke Shunt Route Button]] (FRT) and [[Revoke Overlap Shunt Route Button]] (DRGT).
-===Ersatzsignalmelder===
+===Subsidiary signal indicator (Ersatzsignalmelder)===
-Der Ersatzsignalmelder besteht aus einem gelb leuchtenden Dreieck, umgeben von einem schwarzen Kreis. Er zeigt Dauerlicht, wenn am Signal Zs 1 oder Zs 7 (siehe [[Ersatzsignalgruppentaste]]) gezeigt wird, und blinkt bei Signal Zs 8 (siehe [[Falschfahrgruppentaste]]).
+The Subsidiary signal indicator is shown as a yellow triangle, surrounded with a black circle. It will be lit steady when auxillary aspect Zs 1 or Zs 7 is shown(see [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button]]), and will be flashing in case auxillary aspect Zs 6 is shown (see [[Show Subsidiary Signal to Wrong Line Group Button]]).
-===Sperrmelder===
+===Signal locked indicator (Sperrmelder)===
-Am Fuß eines jeden Signals im eigenen Stellbereich befindet sich der runde, gelb leuchtende Sperrmelder. Er zeigt an, dass das Signal gesperrt wurde (mit der [[Lichtsignalsperrtaste]] oder der [[Blocksperrtaste]]) und somit nicht in die Fahrtstellung kommen kann.
+At the foot of each signal, being part of your own control area, there is a round, yellow 'signal locked' indicator. It will be lit when the signal has been locked (using the [[Lock Signal Button]] or [[Block Disable Button]], and therefor can not be set to 'Proceed'.
-===Selbststellbetrieb===
+===Fleeting (Selbststellbetrieb)===
-Um zu zeigen, ob an einem Signal der Selbststellbetrieb (SB) eingeschaltet ist oder nicht, gibt es verschiedene Varianten von Meldern:
+There are several variants of indicators to show whether a signal has fleeting enabled (SB) or not:
-*''zwei Melder '''D''' und '''O''':'' D leuchtet, wenn SB eingeschaltet ist, und blinkt, wenn der SB versucht, eine Fahrstraße einzustellen; O leuchtet, wenn SB ausgeschaltet ist
+*''two indicators '''D''' and '''O''':'' D lights up when SB is on, and blinks when the SB tries to set a route; O lights up when SB is off
-*''ein Melder '''SB''':'' leuchtet bei eingeschaltetem SB und blinkt bei Fahrstraßeneinstellung, erloschen bei ausgeschaltetem SB
+*''one indicator '''SB''':'' lights up when SB is on, and blinks when the SB tries to set a route. It is unlit when SB is off.
-*''ein Melder mit der Signalbezeichnung im grünen Gruppentastenblock:'' funktioniert genauso wie der SB-Melder, ist nur nicht direkt am Signal angebracht
+*''a indicator with its signal number in a green Groupbuttonblock on the panel:'' functionwise the same as the SB-indicator, it's just not located near the signal itself.
-==Bedienen von Signalen==
+==Operating Signals==
-Signale müssen im Regelfall nicht einzeln bedient werden. Sie werden im Rahmen der Einstellung von [[Fahrstraßen]] automatisch gesteuert. Dennoch gibt es einige Dinge, die man mit Signalen anstellen kann, sollte es nötig sein. So kann man
+Signals should normally not be operated individually. They are operated automatically when setting routes. Nevertheless, if necessary, there are some things you can do with signals:
-*ein Signal in Haltstellung bringen (mit der [[Signalhaltgruppentaste]])
+*a signal can be put to Stop (using the [[Stop Signal Button]])
-*ein Blocksignal in Fahrtstellung bzw. ein Zugdeckungssignal in Stellung Kennlicht bringen (mit der [[Signalgruppentaste]])
+*set a block signal to 'Proceed' or set a cover signal in the state Kennlicht (using the [[Activate Signal Button]]).
-*ein Signal sperren, sodass es nicht mehr in Fahrtstellung kommen kann (mit der [[Lichtsignalsperrtaste]] oder der [[Blocksperrtaste]])
+*lock a signal, so that it can not be set to 'Proceed' (using the [[Lock Signal Button]] or the [[Block Disable Button]]).
-*an einem Signal das Ersatzsignal einschalten, wenn das Signal gestört ist oder die Fahrstraße nicht festgelegt werden kann (mit der [[Ersatzsignalgruppentaste]])
+*to switch on the Subsidiary signal, in the event the signal is in error or when a train route can not be set (using the [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button]])
-*an einem Signal das Gegengleisfahrt-Ersatzsignal einschalten, wenn im Signalisierten Falschfahrbetrieb gefahren werden soll (mit der [[Falschfahrgruppentaste]])
+*to switch on the 'Wrong Line Operation' signal (Zs 6), when signalled wrong line operation is to take place (using the [[Show Subsidiary Signal to Wrong Line Group Button]])
-*den Selbststellbetrieb an einem Signal ein- und ausschalten (mit der [[Selbststellbetriebseinschalttaste]] bzw. der [[Selbststellbetriebsrücknahmetaste]])
+*to switch on or off a signal's self-control mode (using the [[Activate Fleeting Button]] or [[Deactivate Fleeting Button]]).
-==Fehler und Störungen an Signalen==
+==Anomalies and defects with signals==
-Störungen an Signalen können den Bahnbetrieb gefährden. Daher gibt es einige technische Vorkehrungen, die dafür sorgen sollen, dass sich eine Unregelmäßigkeit möglichst zur sicheren Seite hin auswirkt:
+Anomalies and defects with signals may endanger the railway operations. Therefore, there are some technical measures in place to ensure that an irregularity will not affect the safety:
-*Ist ein Zusatzsignal (z. B. Zs 3) am Mast defekt, fällt das Signal automatisch auf Halt, damit der Tf nicht schneller fährt, als er darf.
+*If an auxiliary signal (i.e. Zs 3) at signal post is defective, the main signal will drop to Stop automatically, so that the train driver does not drive faster than he would be allowed to.
-*Fällt die rote Lampe des Signals aus, so gibt es eine Ersatzlampe ("Ersatzrot"), die dann automatisch aktiviert wird.
+*If the red lamp of a signal is broken, a substitute lamp ("Ersatzrot") will be activated automatically.
-Dementsprechend unterscheidet man zwischen ''Fehlern'' (erfordern keine betrieblichen Maßnahmen, Signal kann weiterhin bedient werden, z. B. Hauptrot defekt, Ersatzrot leuchtet aber, oder Zs-Anzeige teilweise defekt, aber noch erkennbar) und ''Störungen'' (betriebliche Maßnahmen nötig, z. B. Signal komplett erloschen). Mastschilder zeigen dem Tf an, wie er sich bei einer Störung am Signal zu verhalten hat. Zur Bedeutung der verschiedenen Mastschilder sei an dieser Stelle auf das Signalbuch der DB [http://www.signalbuch.com] verwiesen.
+A distinction between ''anomalies'' (requires no operational measures: signal can still be operated, such as defective Red light bulb, but "Ersatzrot" lights, or a Zs display partially defective, but still recognizable) and ''defects'' (operational measures required, such as signal completely dark). Signs at the signal's mast show the driver, what he has to do in case of a defective signal. On the meaning of the different signs on the mast, please refer to the [http://www.signalbuch.com Signalbook DB] website.
-Auf dem Stelltisch machen sich Störungen und Fehler dadurch bemerkbar, dass Halt- bzw. Fahrtmelder blinken oder erloschen sind oder das Signal nicht mehr ordnungsgemäß arbeitet (z. B. keine Fahrtstellung, obwohl alle Bedingungen erfüllt sind). Bei Störungen blinkt zusätzlich der Signalstörmelder im roten Gruppentastenblock, und es ertönt eine Hupe. Mit der [[Hupenunterbrechertaste]] wird die Hupe ausgeschaltet, der Störmelder blinkt aber weiter, bis alle Signalstörungen behoben ist.
+On the panel anomalies and defects with signals become apparent by a blinking or extinguished Stop- or Proceed indicator, or that the signal is no longer working properly (eg no Proceed aspect, although all conditions are met).
+In case of a malfunctioning signal a red alarm indication in the red Group Button block will start flashing, and a horn will sound.
+The horn can be silenced with the [[Buzzer interruption button (signal failure)|Buzzer interruption button]] (HuT). The alarm indicator will keep blinking, until all anomalies and defects with signals are resolved.
-[[File:HuT.png|150px|thumb|right|Hupenunterbrechertaste und Signalstörmelder]]
+[[File:HuT.png|150px|thumb|right|Buzzer interruption button and signal defect indicator]]
-Folgende Maßnahmen können bei Fehlern und Störungen ergriffen werden:
+The following measures can be taken in case of for anomalies and defects:
-*Ist am Signal ein [[Ersatzsignalgruppentaste|Ersatzsignal]] vorhanden, so kann dieses eingeschaltet werden. Vorher muss man sicherstellen, dass der Fahrweg richtig eingestellt und komplett gesichert ist! Der Tf wird dann am gestörten oder Halt zeigenden Signal vorbeifahren, die Geschwindigkeit richtet sich dabei nach der Art des Signals (Block-/Einfahr-/Ausfahrsignal).
+*The [[Show Subsidiary Signal Button|subsidiary signal]] this can be activated (if available at the main signal). But prior to doing that, you must ensure that the route is set correctly and completely secure! The train driver will then pass the disturbed signal. The speed depends on the type of signal (Block-/Home-/Exit signal).
-*Für Sperrsignale oder Hauptsignale ohne Ersatzsignal muss stattdessen ein schriftlicher [[Befehle|Befehl]] ausgestellt werden, das Signal zu passieren.
+*Shunt signals or main signals without subsidiary signal can only be passed, after you have submitted a written order to the driver.
-*Man kann einen Signaltechniker [[Kommunikation|anrufen]], damit dieser die Störung behebt.
+*You can [[Communication|call the signal technician]]. He will fix the defect.
-===Gestörter Selbststellbetrieb===
+===Anomalies with fleeting signals (Selbststellbetrieb)===
-An Signalen mit Selbststellbetrieb kann auch dieser gestört sein. Dann ertönt ein (recht penetranter) Summer und der Selbststellbetriebseinschaltmelder des betroffenen Signals blinkt. Dies kann der Fall sein, wenn
+Fleeting signal can also have anomalies or defects. In that case an (annoying) buzzer will sound and the signal's ''Fleeting enabled indicator'' (SB) will flash. This can happen when:
-*der Selbststellbetrieb die Fahrstraße nicht einstellen kann, weil diese in Konflikt mit einer bereits eingestellten Fahrstraße liegt,
+*the signal can not fleet, as such that the route can not be set because of a conflict with a route that has been set earlier;
-*ein Zug mit einer Lenkziffer verkehrt, für die der Selbststellbetrieb keine Fahrstraße einstellt oder
+*a train has a steering number, that can not be handled by the fleeting signal, and thus can not set a route;
-*ein technisches Problem vorliegt.
+*a technical problem exists.
-Zunächst kann man versuchen, die Fahrstraße manuell einzustellen. Funktioniert dies nicht, schaltet man den Selbststellbetrieb aus und versucht es später noch mal. Zeigt dies immer noch keinen Erfolg, bleibt nur noch das manuelle Sichern des Fahrwegs und Fahrt auf Ersatzsignal oder Befehl.
+The first thing to try, is to set the route manually. If that does not work, then switch of the fleeting and try again later. Does this not work either, then the only remaining options is lock a route manually and applying the subsidiary signal or a issueing a written order.
-Wichtig: Nach Beheben der Störung nicht vergessen, den Selbststellbetrieb wieder einzuschalten!
+Important: do not forget to enable fleeting again after resolving the anomalies!
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