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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==


The FBM (Fernsteuerbetriebsmelder, literally, "remote control indicator") and FGrM indicators appear together. These indicators provide a feedback to the dispatcher that there is active communication between the panel and the interlocking system in remotely-controlled areas.
The '''FBM''' (Fernsteuerbetriebsmelder, literally, "remote control indicator") and '''FGrM''' indicators appear together. These indicators provide a feedback to the dispatcher that there is active communication between the panel and the interlocking system in remotely-controlled areas.


== Operation ==
== Operation ==
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Only one of the two lights will be on at any given time; if one is ON, the other is OFF.
Only one of the two lights will be on at any given time; if one is ON, the other is OFF.


When no route activity is occurring, FGrM is ON.
When no route activity is occurring, '''FGrM''' is ON.


When a route is set through a remote-controlled area, ''or'' a train occupies or deoccupies track in such an area, the FBM light is ON. After 2 or 3 seconds of inactivity, the FBM light will go OFF, and FGrM will go ON.
When a route is set through a remote-controlled area, ''or'' a train occupies or deoccupies track in such an area, the '''FBM''' light is ON. After 2 or 3 seconds of inactivity, the '''FBM''' light will go OFF, and '''FGrM''' will go ON.

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Purpose

The FBM (Fernsteuerbetriebsmelder, literally, "remote control indicator") and FGrM indicators appear together. These indicators provide a feedback to the dispatcher that there is active communication between the panel and the interlocking system in remotely-controlled areas.

Operation

Remote Control Status Indicators

Only one of the two lights will be on at any given time; if one is ON, the other is OFF.

When no route activity is occurring, FGrM is ON.

When a route is set through a remote-controlled area, or a train occupies or deoccupies track in such an area, the FBM light is ON. After 2 or 3 seconds of inactivity, the FBM light will go OFF, and FGrM will go ON.