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EBI LOCKComputer-Based Interlocking System

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EBI LOCK FOR MAINLINE AND MASS TRANSIT

BOMBARDIER* EBI* Lock Computer-Based Interlocking systems supervise and control

wayside objects such as signals, point machines, balises and level crossing protection.

Through Bombardier’s collaboration with Swedish State

Railways, the first Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI)

system in the world went into operation in 1978. Now in its

fourth generation, our latest CBI technology uses the same

basic design-for-safety principles, proven and in use for

more than 35 years.

EBI Lock 950 CBI systems supervise and control wayside

objects such as signals, point machines and level crossing

protection. The systems receive the route setting

commands from the traffic control centre and then lock

the route ahead of the train and release it after the

train passes.

EBI Lock CBI systems form the heart of all BOMBARDIER*

CITYFLO* and INTERFLO* solutions, providing major

enhancements to capacity and flexibility and high availability

in comparison with conventional signalling standards.

Systems are comprised of an interlocking computer, a

stand-by back up computer, a transmission system and

centralised or distributed object controllers. The system

ensures maximum route availability and safety on the

rail network.

INTERFLO systems offer a range of main line solutions

which also support European Rail Traffic Management

System (ERTMS) technology. CITYFLO systems are

solutions for urban transit networks such as trams, light rail

vehicles and metros.

EBI Lock systems are as follows:• EBI Lock 400 in depots and stabling yards

• EBI Lock 500 deployed for secondary and industrial

line interlockings

• EBI Lock 600 for use in CITYFLO 550 mass transit

signalling solutions

• EBI Lock 950 most advanced and widely used CBI

system for mainline and mass transit


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BENEFITS OF EBI LOCK RELIABILITY

• The interlocking computer and its hot standby backup computer ensure maximum system availability,

providing an economical and reliable railway solution.

• All EBI Lock systems are equipped with diagnostic and self-testing functions. Service technicians can

access the information via a service PC that helps them to locate any problems quickly and plan the

necessary maintenance.

• EBI Lock components can be serviced in the field without disturbing train traffic. The electronic

circuitry is mounted on circuit boards that can be replaced in minutes.

MODULAR DESIGN• Developed for the lowest possible life cycle costs, EBI Lock systems are very cost-effective to install

and maintain. Consisting of tried and tested modern modules they can be easily upgraded and

adapted to different customer requirements.

• A station equipped with an EBI Lock system can be completely controlled from a traffic management

centre or from a control desk. A combination of both these modes is also possible if required.

• The EBI Lock CBI system takes full control itself and automatically establishes train routes in

accordance with pre-programmed procedures.

• Automatic route setting can also be an advantage on small, remotely controlled stations with low

traffic levels.

FLEXIBILITY • With the most country-specific adaptations of any CBI system in the world, EBI Lock systems can be

customised to suit the various types of control systems, interlocking functions, wayside objects and

special functions of different rail administrations.

• Due to its high levels of compatibility and interoperability with diverse train equipment and

signalling systems, an EBI Lock system can be customised to suit specific or national requirements

in any rail network.

• Functions for Automatic Train Protection (ATP) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) can also be

integrated into the systems.

• EBI Lock can be modified to interface with other types of computerised or all-relay interlocking systems.

• A single interlocking computer is capable of controlling several stations simultaneously and can also

control the lines between stations.

ERTMS• The EBI Lock system has been designed to cater for the enhanced interlocking function specified for

ERTMS/European Train Control Standard (ETCS).

• With balise driver boards in the object controller system, Eurobalises in ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 can be

controlled in a cost-efficient way.

• By simply adding an EBI Com Radio Block Centre (RBC), EBI Lock CBI systems can transmit and

receive information via radio for ERTMS/ETCS Level 2.


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CENTRAL INTERLOCKING SYSTEM

The EBI Lock central interlocking system

collects information about the status of the various wayside objects, processes the

interlocking data and sends commands to the relevant object controllers.

Communication takes place via redundant high-speed

channels in which information can be sent in both

directions. All communication takes place via ethernet,

on dedicated or open networks.

Optimum availabilityTwo interlocking computers are used by each EBI Lock

system, one operates as an on-line computer and the other

as a hot standby. If a malfunction is detected by the on-line

computer, the computer in hot standby takes over, thereby

avoiding any interruption to the system availability.

Safety assuredCommands are received from the railway traffic control

centre. The system evaluates these commands with

respect to traffic safety rules and the actual traffic

situation. Only commands that can be completed safely

are ever executed.

When all the safety conditions are fulfilled, the interlocking

computer transmits orders to the object controllers which,

in turn, control the objects on the track-side. The object

controllers transmit the status of the track-side objects

back to the interlocking computer.

Safety is ensured using multiple approaches such as

diversified software, with independent system parts

supervising each other. The diversified software is

developed by two independent teams, strictly following

coding conventions. EBI Lock CBI systems operate at

CENELEC Safety Integrity Level 4.

Diversified programsEvery interlocking computer contains three

microprocessors. The two main microprocessors

(A & B) process (in parallel) diversified programs

for safety functions. These different programs have

identical functions and must achieve the same result

for a function to be executed. Any inconsistency in a

particular program is quickly detected when one

program does not produce the same result as the other.

The EBI Lock system then issues an alarm to traffic

management while transferring control to the

standby computer. The third processor (C) is used

for processing non-vital functions relating to servicing,

interfaces and transmission.

EBI Lock software is structured for flexible adaptation to a

rail administration’s signalling or operation rules. Once the

administration-specific rules have been adapted, EBI Lock

site-specific data can be prepared quickly if required.

Control centre

Object controller system

Transmission system

Wayside objects (for example)

Central interlocking systemOn-line

Signals Axle counters

Point machines

Level crossings

Standby

StatusCommands

=same result

Cnon-vital

C non-vital

A B vital

A B vital


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Guaranteed transmissionHigh system availability and ongoing communication is

assured through the use of a redundant network. In case

of a broken cable, transmission is switched to the

alternative channel without impacting upon functionality.

All telegrams are marked with the time of transmission.

The receiver can therefore check the validity of the

information or order.

Object controllersEBI Lock object controllers are fully electronic and are

connected directly to wayside objects. Every object

controller can control several objects and can be

positioned centrally together with the computer, or

distributed close to the objects. With direct control,

the power supply can be regulated to the controlled

object which causes minimum wear and reduces the

need for maintenance. With distributed object controllers

cabling is kept to a minimum, a cost-effective benefit

that also reduces the risk of induced currents causing

signal interference.

Flexible expansionThe EBI Lock interlocking computer has the capacity to

control and supervise a large number of wayside objects.

If more objects need to be controlled a number of EBI

Lock systems can be linked modularly to achieve the

necessary capacity.

Housing conceptThe housing concept contains all the equipment required

to run the object controllers in standard pre-wired racks

and facilitates installation. The compact design is based on

proven, well-defined and tested components from carefully

selected quality suppliers and is CENELEC compliant,

ensuring operator safety.


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EBI TOOL DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE

EBI Tool is a comprehensive, user-friendly

software package. Designed to allow EBI Lock interlocking systems to be engineered,

installed, commissioned and maintained by signal engineers.

EBI Tool allows the interlocking systems to be installed

very quickly as they are thoroughly planned and tested

in a computer environment before commissioning.

Speeds, distances, train routes and other traffic requirements

are put into the system which links selected objects in

accordance with the applicable interlocking rules.

CommissioningThe commissioning of Bombardier interlocking systems

is accelerated by thorough testing off-site. The modular

housing concept is supplied with all the equipment pre-

wired, this makes it possible to test all the equipment while

it is still at the factory. All that is then required on-site is an

assessment of the cables and wiring.

Extension and modificationThe EBI Tool package can also be used to re-programme

existing interlocking systems. When a station is expanded,

the existing EBI Lock CBIs can easily be updated to

manage the increased geographical coverage. When the

verification is performed, the backup computers are loaded

with the new data generated by EBI Tool, and can then

assume control during the period when the interlocking

computer is updated. With an efficient reloading process,

this can be done during normal operation.

Maintenance and Diagnostic CentreThe EBI Tool Maintenance and Diagnostic Centre (MDC)

is a modern infrastructure management, maintenance

and diagnostic system that can remotely monitor EBI

Lock CBIs. The system collects, analyses and presents

performance and diagnostic event and alarm data from

all signalling subsystems.

EBI Tool MDC combines performance and event

information with asset and health status in a single system.

It links existing network sub-operating systems together,

enhancing system interaction and data transfer, thereby

providing an integrated infrastructure management system.


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EBI LOCK PROJECTS WORLDWIDE

Bombardier has delivered more than 600

EBI Lock CBI systems to more than 50 customers in over 30 countries around the world.

Deutsche Bahn, GermanyThe EBI Lock system was successfully commissioned at

the Mannheim-Rheinau station and is now in commercial

operation on the Mannheim to Schwetzingen line in South

West Germany. The order for the INTERFLO 200 solution

included the supply of object controllers for 60 signals,

29 points, and 58 axle counter sections, line block tracks

and level crossings.

Arlandabanan, SwedenThis contract saw the design, supply, installation and

commissioning of an INTERFLO 200 signalling system for

the Arlanda Airport link, Stockholm. The scope of supply

includes EBI Lock CBI systems, EBI Cab Automatic Train

Control (ATC) onboard equipment, EBI Switch point

machines, passenger information systems and expansion

of the traffic management system in the control centre for

the Greater Stockholm area. The airport link covers 20 km

of track, 5 km of which is in a tunnel, and is used by 100

trains per day.

Metro do Porto, PortugalThis prestigious project covers a 70 km system with

66 stations. Bombardier’s solution uses 15 EBI Lock 950

interlocking systems, plus EBI Switch point machines and

EBI Light signals. Onboard ATP systems also form part of

the signalling equipment supplied.

Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias, SpainADIF awarded Bombardier a contract to supply an

INTERFLO 200 system. The solution included an EBI Lock

950 interlocking system, an EBI Screen control room,

60 point machines and 237 signals, cables and civil works.

Bombardier has subsequently supplied 200 interlocking

systems to the customer.

PKP PLK, PolandBombardier has won a number of contracts to supply

signalling equipment to the main corridors of the Polish

railway infrastructure. These include the replacement of

relay-based interlocking systems with our computerised

EBI Lock 950 product plus upgrading of line blocks and

level crossings.

The following are among the large number of customers to whom we have successfully delivered major projects:

MAINLINEAlgeria A.N.E.S.R.I.FBelarus Byelorussian RailwaysCroatia HZ InfrastrukturaGermany Deutsche Bahn AGItaly Rete Ferroviaria ItalianaKazakhstan Kazakhstan RailwaysLatvia Latvian RailwaysLithuania Lithuanian RailwaysNorway JBVPoland PKPRussia RZD Russian RailwaysSouth Africa GautrainSpain ADIFThailand SRTTurkey IETT Turkish RailwaysUkraine Ukraine RailwaysUzbekistan Uzbekistan Railways

MASS TRANSITBrazil CPTM, Metro SalvadorChina Tianjin Metro (Line 2), Shenzhen

Metro (Line 3)India Delhi Metro (Lines 5 and 6)Iran Metro TeheranPeru Metro LimaPhilippines Manila MRT (Line 3)Portugal Metro do PortoRomania MetrorexSouth Korea PUTA Metro PusanSpain Metro de Bilbao, Madrid,

Barcelona, SevillaSweden SL TrafikverketThailand Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS)

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Turkey Izmir LRTS, Adana LRTS


Regional offices:

Stockholm, Sweden (HQ)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bangkok, Thailand

Beijing, China

Braunschweig, Germany

Copenhagen, Denmark

Delhi, India

Durban, South Africa

Gothenburg, Sweden

Hässleholm, Sweden

Helsinki, Finland

Katowice, Poland

Kharkiv/Kharkov, Ukraine

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Madrid, Spain

Mannheim, Germany

Melbourne, Australia

Moscow, Russia

Oslo, Norway

Pittsburgh, USA

Plymouth, UK

Reading, UK

Rome, Italy

São Paulo, Brazil

Vadodara/Baroda, India

Warsaw, Poland

Bombardier Transportation has an active set of environmental

print guidelines, for further details click onto:

www.transportation.bombardier.com

Learn more about our commitment to sustainable

mobility on:

www.theclimateisrightfortrains.com

Bombardier Transportation

Årstaängsvägen 29

PO Box 425 05

SE-126 16 Stockholm, Sweden

Tel +46 10 852 0000

Fax +46 10 852 5100

www.bombardier.com

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