PC-Based Interlocking (PCIXL)
PC-based standby interlocking system which can be used as a backup interlocking and can be used as a Non-Interlocked Panel during non-interlocking period
Purposes :
- Standby Interlocking system that can be used if the main interlocking system (hardware) fails
Interfaces :
Interlocking PC
Visual Display Unit PC
Field Interface Rack (FIR)
Features :
Increases throughput during fatal failures of interlocking systems, as compared to the paper clearance
Stores Logs of PCIXL system
Has real-time field I/O status monitoring facility
Application logic is loaded using USB devices
The interlocking application program is traceable
Compatible for Panel Interlocking (PI) / Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) / Electronic Interlocking (EI)
Client Benefits :
When interlocking fails, station operations can be resumed with a changeover switch
To ensure continuous availability of signalling system
Maintaining the throughput, by avoiding changeover to manual mode operations
Cost-effective solution
Portable and easy to handle
Modular and independently implemented
User Authentication ensures unauthorized switch over