EP2133256B1 - On-board computer system for train management - Google Patents

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EP2133256B1
EP2133256B1 EP09162393.4A EP09162393A EP2133256B1 EP 2133256 B1 EP2133256 B1 EP 2133256B1 EP 09162393 A EP09162393 A EP 09162393A EP 2133256 B1 EP2133256 B1 EP 2133256B1
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  • railway trains or vehicles formed from a succession of motorized or non-motorized cars or wagons, integrate an on-board train management computer system comprising one or more mainframes connected to a man / machine interface arranged in a cab by via an information transfer network to which a certain number of equipment of the vehicle are connected either directly to this network or via input-output modules.
  • the human / machine interface is formed, for example, a computer screen and a keyboard for the provision of information to the driver and to collect instructions from it.
  • the central computer manages the steering and monitoring of the train or rail vehicle.
  • the train or railway vehicle incorporates a number of other equipment connected or not to the main transfer network such as sound equipment, video cameras, automatic train control equipment, including its speed.
  • man / machine interfaces are each formed of a screen of larger or smaller size, or more or less evolved displays. These different screens and displays allow the simultaneous provision of information to the driver but lead to significant size of the cockpit and affect the clarity of information displayed.
  • the invention aims to provide an on-board computer system for better layout of the cabin for the provision of information from the various equipment of the train or rail vehicle.
  • the embedded management computer system 10 illustrated on the figure 1 is that of a train or rail vehicle 12 comprising for example five successive cars.
  • This embedded computer system covers all cars. It comprises a main information transfer network 14 connecting all the equipment of the onboard computer system.
  • This communication network is for example in accordance with the IEC 61375-1 standard and is commonly designated by MVB .
  • each end of the railway vehicle are installed in the control booths two display units 18 for the provision of information provided by the central computers 16.
  • these display units include a connection interface to the MVB network 14.
  • the onboard management computer system 10 comprises remote input-output modules 20 connected to the network 14. On these input-output modules are connected different electrical equipment for the operation of the train or railway vehicle.
  • These remote I / O modules 20 include an MVB network connection interface 14 allowing the central computers 16 to collect information on the state of the train (directly via the inputs or via the link channels of the transfer subnetworks). information) and send commands (directly via the outputs or via the link channels of the information transfer subnetworks) to the respective equipment to perform a particular function.
  • these input-output modules also act as a bridge between the MVB main network and the information transfer sub-networks of the RS 232, RS485, CAN type, to which computers of different electrical equipment are connected. allowing the operation of the train.
  • these equipments are the electronic control, control and supervision equipments which include control and monitoring units for closing the doors, control and monitoring units for heating, ventilating and air conditioning means. cars, as well as 26 fire detection units and other equipment not mentioned because not limiting.
  • the assembly consisting of central computers 16, display units 18, remote input-output modules 20 and the transfer network 14 connecting them constitutes the master system for managing the train or railway vehicle known by the acronym TCMS ( T rain C ontrol & M onitoring S ystem in English or Embedded Control and Command System in French)
  • TCMS T rain C ontrol & M onitoring S ystem in English or Embedded Control and Command System in French
  • All train equipment connected to the master train management system receives control information from it and sends status information or instructions to it.
  • These external electronic equipment are able to receive and send information, in particular to transmit status information for the information of the driver.
  • all the information to be provided to the driver from any of the electronic equipment of the train whether or not it is provided through one of the central computers MPU 16 is addressed to the two display units 18 present in the cabin and are available to the driver alternately and selectively on these display units only.
  • the same display units are used to display information from one of the central computers MPU 16, but also information from the external equipment, at least some of this information not being received from one of the central computers MPU 16.
  • BCE 42 external equipment implemented for braking management by the onboard computer system.
  • BCE 42 external brake management devices provide proximity brake control, including brake cylinder control, load sharing and emergency braking. They also ensure the control of anti-skid bogies carriers and the combination of electric and mechanical brakes.
  • the electronic brake control equipment 42 comprises an interface connecting them to an information transfer subnet 46, for example of the CAN type, to the main information transfer network 14.
  • an information transfer subnet 46 for example of the CAN type
  • the main information transfer network 14 On the subnet 46 are arranged local brake control panels 48 incorporating electronic brake control means of each vehicle.
  • the information concerning the state of the brakes to be made available to the driver are transmitted from the panels 48 to the display units 18 through successive networks 46 and 14 without transit and be processed by the central computers MPU 16.
  • FIG. 3 On the figure 3 are illustrated means of sound and provision of information for passengers through the embedded computer system. These means comprise, as before, an audio information transfer bus 50 to which the sound equipment 32 and the radio communication equipment 34 are connected. The equipment 32 and 34 are also connected to the main information transfer network 14, as previously discussed.
  • the radiocommunication equipment 34 is of the TETRA type (" TE rrestrial T runked RA dio"), that is to say in accordance with the ETSI EN 300 392-1 and EN 300 392-2 standard developed in Europe for digital radiocommunications. voice and data). They are suitable for the transfer of data and tracks between the ground and the train.
  • the sound and information provision equipment includes a set of indoor and outdoor speakers 60, 62, billboards 64, passenger call equipment 66, gates 68 stop urgency of the train, front displays 70 placed at the ends of the train to be visible from the outside, and indicators on the side of door openings.
  • the video surveillance equipment 36 comprises an image transfer bus 80 to which are connected video cameras 82 and flat display screens 84.
  • the video surveillance system incorporates video units 85 connected to the video bus 80 and electronic control equipment 86 video system ensuring its connection to the main bus 14. These video units 85 are further connected directly to the display units 18 via gateways 87.
  • a DDU display unit 18 is described in more detail on the figure 5 . It comprises a screen (touch or button) 90 for displaying information.
  • the keyboard (touch or button) of the screen forms a means 92 for entering the display instructions by the train driver or any other person involved in its maintenance.
  • the screen is connected to a processing unit information 94 to control the display, to collect the data entered and to process the information received from the different electronic equipment via the information transfer network 14 by implementing algorithms stored in a memory 95.
  • the display unit 18 comprises a first interface 96 for connection to the main information transfer network 14 and a second separate interface 98 for connection to the image transfer bus 80.
  • the interface 98 is suitable for receiving images from video cameras 82.
  • each display unit 18 comprises a screen 90 connected to an information processing unit 94.
  • the two screens associated with their information processing unit operate in the same way and are able to operate simultaneously. In case of failure of one of the two screens or one of the two information processing units, the other remains active allowing the train to operate in a degraded mode.
  • the display units operate under the control of the information processing units implementing the algorithms contained in the memory 95.
  • the information processing units manage the display instructions supplied from the input means 92. by the driver and, according to these display instructions and the information received on the various networks, display the information in a predefined presentation.
  • an algorithm is adapted, from a home page, to select a number of different display modes in which information of different natures is made available to the driver.
  • FIG. 6 On the figure 6 is shown the appearance of the screen 90 when it displays its home page.
  • On this page is a number of icons 100, each icon corresponding to a possibility of viewing information and a display mode.
  • Some icons allow access to information provided by the central computers 16, other icons allow to obtain information provided by external electronic control equipment, while other icons still allow to obtain a synthesis of information from mainframes and external electronic control equipment.
  • the algorithm implemented by the display unit is such that, during the selection of an icon, by the input means 92, this causes the display of the information corresponding to the manually selected icon.
  • FIG. 7 On the figure 7 is shown a first example of a display screen showing information relating to the operating state of the auxiliary energy conversion equipment of the train. This information is all provided by the central computers 16 and is displayed as illustrated from the algorithm implemented by the information processing unit 94 of the display unit. Thus, a block diagram of the circuit showing the main elements 102 is displayed on the screen and the voltages and / or intensities of the current flowing, as well as the states of the different elements are displayed directly on the screen next to the element. considered.
  • FIG 8 is illustrated the display when selecting a display mode for tracking information from the electronic equipment of automatic train control (ATC) 30.
  • ATC automatic train control
  • this screen are a first scale 104 with a movable cursor 106 illustrating the speed of the train, and a second scale 108 graphically illustrating by a color area 110 the expected stopping distance of the train, given its current speed.
  • All information displayed on the screen is provided by the electronic equipment for automatic control of train 30, without this information do not transit or are reprocessed by central computers.
  • the information processing unit 94 of the display unit integrates representation and formatting algorithms of the information obtained directly from the equipment 30.
  • FIG. 9 On the figure 9 is shown a display mode for providing information from both the mainframes and external electronic equipment.
  • the images In the lower part of the image are two video sequences 124 provided by two cameras of the train.
  • the cameras from which the images originate are either automatically selected by the display unit when an alarm is triggered following the actuation of an emergency stop handle of the train. In this case, the images provided by the cameras observing the alarm trip zone are displayed.
  • the information processing unit 94 of the display unit implements, when an alarm is triggered by actuating an emergency stop handle, the algorithm illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .
  • step 130 the area in which the stop handle is located is detected.
  • step 132 this zone is identified on the train diagram by placing a pictogram 134 next to this zone.
  • step 136 the images provided by the two cameras located in the detected alarm trigger zone are displayed on the two lower ranges of the screen.
  • the algorithm allows the automatic display, without intervention of the driver, video images showing the alarm trigger zone.
  • control unit comprising an algorithmic information processing unit for the provision of information from different origins, whether they are processed by the master of the train management or not, makes it possible to to improve the layout of the cabin and to provide intelligence in the processing of the information to be displayed instead of a simple display unit devoid of intelligence and to make only the driver visualize only the information that it really needs, making it easier to understand the information available and at the same time reducing the cost of the booth by reducing the number of display units required (each specific to a function) as well as reducing the consequent congestion of these different display units.

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La présente invention concerne un système informatique embarqué de gestion d'un train ou véhicule ferroviaire, du type comportant :

  • un système maître de gestion du train (TCMS) comprenant :
    • un ordinateur central (MPU) de gestion du train ;
    • des équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision propres à fournir des informations de gestion du train ;
  • des modules d'entrées-sorties déportées propres à relayer des informations de et vers l'ordinateur central (MPU) pour les sorties / entrées du train ou pour les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision connectés à des sous réseaux de transfert d'informations ;
    • - au moins une unité d'affichage propre à mettre à disposition des informations de gestion du train fournies par l'ordinateur central (MPU) et/ou par les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision ; et
    • - un réseau principal de transfert d'informations auquel sont reliés l'ordinateur central (MPU), la ou chaque unité d'affichage, les modules d'entrées-sorties déportées et les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision propres à produire certaines informations pour la gestion du train reliés au réseau principal de transfert d'informations directement ou au travers des modules d'entrées-sorties déportées. Un tel système informatique embarqué est connu, par exemple, de WO 2006/075767 .
The present invention relates to an on-board computer system for managing a train or rail vehicle, of the type comprising:
  • a master train management system (TCMS) comprising:
    • a central computer (MPU) for train management;
    • electronic control, control and supervision equipment suitable for providing train management information;
  • remote I / O modules capable of relaying information to and from the central computer (MPU) for the outputs / inputs of the train or for the electronic control, command and supervision equipment connected to transfer subnetworks information;
    • at least one display unit suitable for providing train management information provided by the central computer (MPU) and / or by electronic control, command and supervision equipment; and
    • a main information transfer network to which the central computer (MPU) is connected, the or each display unit, the remote I / O modules and the electronic control, control and supervision equipment produce certain train management information connected to the main information transfer network directly or through remote I / O modules. Such an embedded computer system is known, for example, from WO 2006/075767 .

De nos jours, les trains ou véhicules ferroviaires, formés d'une succession de voitures motorisées ou pas ou de wagons, intègrent un système informatique embarqué de gestion du train comportant un ou plusieurs ordinateurs centraux reliés à une interface homme/machine disposée en cabine par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau de transfert d'informations sur lequel sont connectés un certain nombre d'équipements du véhicule soit directement à ce réseau, soit par l'intermédiaire de modules d'entrée-sortie.Nowadays, railway trains or vehicles, formed from a succession of motorized or non-motorized cars or wagons, integrate an on-board train management computer system comprising one or more mainframes connected to a man / machine interface arranged in a cab by via an information transfer network to which a certain number of equipment of the vehicle are connected either directly to this network or via input-output modules.

L'interface homme/machine est formée, par exemple, d'un écran d'ordinateur et d'un clavier permettant la mise à disposition d'informations auprès du conducteur et permettant de recueillir des consignes de celui-ci.The human / machine interface is formed, for example, a computer screen and a keyboard for the provision of information to the driver and to collect instructions from it.

Classiquement, l'ordinateur central gère le pilotage et la surveillance du train ou du véhicule ferroviaire.Conventionally, the central computer manages the steering and monitoring of the train or rail vehicle.

Le train ou le véhicule ferroviaire incorpore un certain nombre d'autres équipements connectés ou non au réseau de transfert principal tels que des équipements de sonorisation, des caméras vidéo, des équipements de contrôle automatique du train, notamment de sa vitesse.The train or railway vehicle incorporates a number of other equipment connected or not to the main transfer network such as sound equipment, video cameras, automatic train control equipment, including its speed.

Tous ces équipements nécessitent une interface homme/machine dédiée qui est déportée en cabine afin de permettre leur commande par le conducteur et la mise à disposition d'informations à ce même conducteur.All these equipment require a dedicated man / machine interface which is deported in the cabin to allow their control by the driver and the provision of information to the same driver.

Ces interfaces homme/machine sont formées chacune d'un écran de taille plus ou moins importante, ou d'afficheurs plus ou moins évolués. Ces différents écrans et afficheurs permettent la mise à disposition simultanée des informations auprès du conducteur mais conduisent à un encombrement important de la cabine de pilotage et nuisent à la clarté des informations affichées.These man / machine interfaces are each formed of a screen of larger or smaller size, or more or less evolved displays. These different screens and displays allow the simultaneous provision of information to the driver but lead to significant size of the cockpit and affect the clarity of information displayed.

L'invention a pour but de proposer un système informatique embarqué permettant un meilleur agencement de la cabine pour la mise à disposition des informations issues des différents équipements du train ou véhicule ferroviaire.The invention aims to provide an on-board computer system for better layout of the cabin for the provision of information from the various equipment of the train or rail vehicle.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un système informatique embarqué de gestion d'un train du type précité, caractérisé en ce que l'ordinateur central ou les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision assurent la mise en oeuvre des fonctionnalités comprenant le démarrage et la préparation du train, la traction et le freinage du train, ou la conduite dans différents modes du train et en ce que les équipements de contrôle, de commande et de supervision électroniques propres à produire certaines informations de gestion du train comportent au moins l'un des équipements supplémentaires parmi :

  • des équipements électroniques de contrôle automatique du train (ATC), et
  • des équipements de surveillance vidéo (CCTV) et
    en ce que l'unité d'affichage est propre à traiter les informations et à afficher, en plus des informations fournies par l'ordinateur central et les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision, des informations produites par l'un des équipements supplémentaires.
For this purpose, the subject of the invention is an on-board computer system for managing a train of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the central computer or the electronic control, command and supervision equipment ensures the implementation of features including starting and preparing the train, pulling and braking the train, or driving in different train modes and in that the electronic control, command and supervision equipment capable of producing certain train management information include at least one of the additional equipment from:
  • electronic equipment for automatic train control (ATC), and
  • video surveillance equipment (CCTV) and
    in that the display unit is adapted to process the information and to display, in addition to the information provided by the central computer and the electronic control, control and supervision equipment, information produced by one of the additional equipment.

Suivant des modes particuliers de réalisation, le système informatique embarqué comporte l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • il comporte des équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision propres à adresser certaines informations directement à l'unité d'affichage sans transiter par l'ordinateur central,
    et l'unité d'affichage est propre à afficher, en plus des informations fournies par l'ordinateur central, des informations produites et transmises directement vers l'unité d'affichage par les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision sans que ces informations ne soient transmises depuis l'ordinateur central,
  • les informations transmises par les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision peuvent ne pas être transmises à l'ordinateur central,
  • il comporte des moyens pour le transfert des informations transmises des équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision vers l'unité d'affichage via le réseau principal de transfert d'informations,
  • l'unité d'affichage comporte des moyens de connexion directe aux équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision pour la transmission d'informations transmises des équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision vers l'unité d'affichage sans transiter par le réseau principal de transfert d'informations,
  • l'unité d'affichage comporte des moyens de sélection des informations à afficher parmi des informations issues de l'ordinateur central et des équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision,
  • les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision comportent au moins l'un des équipements choisi dans le groupe consistant en :
    • des équipements électroniques de contrôle des portes (DCU),
    • des équipements électroniques de contrôle de chauffage/ventilation/climatisation (HVAC),
    • des équipements électroniques de détection d'incendie,
    • des équipements électroniques de contrôle de propulsion (PCE) propres à assurer la commande et la régulation des moteurs électriques permettant la traction du véhicule,
    • des équipements de sonorisation et de mise à disposition d'informations,
    • des équipements de radiocommunication permettant la communication entre le conducteur et des personnes ou des équipements au sol,
    • des équipements électroniques de convertisseur d'énergie auxiliaires (ACE),
    • des équipements électroniques d'enregistrement d'événements et d'incidents plus connus sous le nom de boîtes noires (BBox), et
    • des équipements électroniques de contrôle des freins (BCE),
    • l'unité d'affichage comporte des moyens de sélection automatique des informations mises à disposition en fonction des informations reçues depuis les équipements électroniques, et l'ordinateur central,
    • l'unité d'affichage comporte des moyens d'identification d'une zone dans laquelle une alarme est déclenchée et des moyens de mise à disposition automatique des images de la zone dans laquelle une alarme est déclenchée.
According to particular embodiments, the on-board computer system comprises one or more of the following characteristics:
  • it comprises electronic control, control and supervision equipment capable of sending certain information directly to the display unit without passing through the central computer,
    and the display unit is adapted to display, in addition to the information provided by the central computer, information produced and transmitted directly to the display unit by the electronic control, control and supervision equipment without this information is transmitted from the central computer,
  • the information transmitted by the electronic control, command and supervision equipment may not be transmitted to the central computer,
  • it comprises means for transferring the information transmitted from the electronic control, control and supervision equipment to the display unit via the main information transfer network,
  • the display unit comprises means for direct connection to the electronic control, control and supervision equipment for the transmission of information transmitted from the electronic control, control and supervision equipment to the display unit without passing through by the main network of information transfer,
  • the display unit comprises means for selecting information to be displayed among information coming from the central computer and electronic control, control and supervision equipment,
  • the electronic control, control and supervision equipment comprises at least one of the equipment selected from the group consisting of:
    • electronic door control equipment (DCU),
    • electronic HVAC control equipment,
    • electronic fire detection equipment,
    • electronic propulsion control equipment (PCE) capable of ensuring the control and regulation of electric motors for the traction of the vehicle,
    • sound equipment and the provision of information,
    • radiocommunication equipment enabling communication between the driver and persons or equipment on the ground,
    • auxiliary energy converter electronics (ACE),
    • electronic event and incident recording equipment more commonly known as black boxes (BBox), and
    • electronic brake control equipment (ECB),
    • the display unit comprises means for automatic selection of the information made available according to the information received from the electronic equipment, and the central computer,
    • the display unit comprises means for identifying an area in which an alarm is triggered and means for automatically making available the images of the zone in which an alarm is triggered.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple, et faite en se référant aux dessins, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique du système informatique embarqué selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 1 sur laquelle est représenté le réseau de contrôle de freinage ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 1 sur laquelle est représenté le réseau électronique d'informations passagers ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue identique à celle de la figure 1 sur laquelle est représenté le réseau de surveillance vidéo ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue schématique d'une unité d'affichage du système informatique embarqué selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 6, 7, 8 et 9 sont des vues d'une unité d'affichage du système informatique embarqué dans des modes différents de fonctionnement ; et
  • La figure 10 est un organigramme d'un algorithme mis en oeuvre par l'unité d'affichage du système informatique embarqué selon l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example, and with reference to the drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a schematic view of the embedded computer system according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a view identical to that of the figure 1 on which is represented the braking control network;
  • the figure 3 is a view identical to that of the figure 1 on which is represented the electronic network of passenger information;
  • the figure 4 is a view identical to that of the figure 1 on which is represented the video surveillance network;
  • the figure 5 is a schematic view of a display unit of the embedded computer system according to the invention;
  • the figures 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 are views of a display unit of the embedded computer system in different modes of operation; and
  • The figure 10 is a flowchart of an algorithm implemented by the display unit of the embedded computer system according to the invention.

Le système informatique embarqué de gestion 10 illustré sur la figure 1 est celui d'un train ou véhicule ferroviaire 12 comportant par exemple cinq voitures successives. Ce système informatique embarqué s'étend sur l'ensemble des voitures. Il comporte un réseau principal de transfert d'informations 14 reliant tous les équipements du système informatique embarqué. Ce réseau de communication est par exemple conforme à la norme IEC 61375 -1 et est couramment désigné par MVB.The embedded management computer system 10 illustrated on the figure 1 is that of a train or rail vehicle 12 comprising for example five successive cars. This embedded computer system covers all cars. It comprises a main information transfer network 14 connecting all the equipment of the onboard computer system. This communication network is for example in accordance with the IEC 61375-1 standard and is commonly designated by MVB .

Deux ordinateurs centraux 16 redondants sont reliés au réseau 14. Ces ordinateurs assurent la mise en oeuvre des applications informatiques de gestion du train permettant la réalisation des fonctionnalités du train soit par action directe de l'un des ordinateurs centraux soit en déléguant une fonctionnalité à un autre équipement présent sur le train qui assure la fonction spécifique qui lui est dédiée. On retrouve par exemple dans les fonctionnalités réalisées pour un train :

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    Démarrage et préparation du train
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    Traction et freinage du train
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    Conduite dans différents mode du train : automatique, avec ou sans conducteur, manuel, avec ou sans mode de limitation (restriction) de la vitesse, en unité simple ou en unité multiple (par accouplement de train), etc.
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    Fonctions dites de « confort passagers » telles que les portes, les systèmes de climatisation/chauffage, les systèmes de détection d'incendie, les systèmes d'alarmes, les systèmes de surveillance par caméra, les systèmes d'information voyageurs : mégafonie / intercommunication, informations (audio et visuelles) sur l'itinéraire, etc ....
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    Enregistrements des événements et incidents au cours de la vie du train (par la boîte noire ou par d'autres équipements dédiés à la fonction)
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Two redundant central computers 16 are connected to the network 14. These computers ensure the implementation of the computer applications for managing the train enabling the realization of the train functionalities either by direct action of one of the central computers or by delegating a functionality to a computer. other equipment present on the train that provides the specific function dedicated to it. We find for example in the functionalities realized for a train:
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    Driving in different train modes: automatic, with or without driver, manual, with or without limitation mode (speed restriction), in single or multiple units (by train coupling), etc.
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    So-called "passenger comfort" functions such as doors, air conditioning / heating systems, fire detection systems, alarm systems, camera surveillance systems, passenger information systems: mega / intercom , information (audio and visual) on the route, etc.
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    Preparation and abandonment of the train

Pour information, ces applications sont écrites dans un langage selon la norme IEC 1131.For information, these applications are written in a language according to the IEC 1131 standard.

En outre, à chaque extrémité du véhicule ferroviaire, sont installées dans les cabines de pilotage deux unités d'affichage 18 permettant la mise à disposition d'informations fournies par les ordinateurs centraux 16. Ainsi, ces unités d'affichage comportent une interface de connexion au réseau MVB 14.In addition, at each end of the railway vehicle are installed in the control booths two display units 18 for the provision of information provided by the central computers 16. Thus, these display units include a connection interface to the MVB network 14.

Le système informatique embarqué de gestion 10 comporte des modules d'entrée-sortie déportés 20 connectés au réseau 14. Sur ces modules d'entrée-sortie sont connectés différents équipements électriques permettant le fonctionnement du train ou véhicule ferroviaire.The onboard management computer system 10 comprises remote input-output modules 20 connected to the network 14. On these input-output modules are connected different electrical equipment for the operation of the train or railway vehicle.

Ces modules d'entrée-sortie déportés 20 comportent une interface de connexion au réseau MVB 14 permettant aux ordinateurs centraux 16 de recueillir des informations sur l'état du train (directement via les entrées ou via les canaux de liaisons des sous-réseaux de transfert d'information) et d'envoyer des commandes (directement via les sorties ou via les canaux de liaisons des sous - réseaux de transfert d'information) vers les équipements respectifs pour réaliser une fonction particulière.These remote I / O modules 20 include an MVB network connection interface 14 allowing the central computers 16 to collect information on the state of the train (directly via the inputs or via the link channels of the transfer subnetworks). information) and send commands (directly via the outputs or via the link channels of the information transfer subnetworks) to the respective equipment to perform a particular function.

Comme connu en soi, ces modules d'entrée-sortie font également rôle de passerelle entre le réseau principal MVB et les sous-réseaux de transfert d'information du type RS 232, RS485, CAN, auxquels sont reliés les ordinateurs de différents équipements électriques permettant le fonctionnement du train. Parmi ces équipements figurent les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision qui incluent des unités 22 de commande et de suivi de la fermeture des portes, des unités 24 de commande et de suivi des moyens de chauffage, de ventilation et de climatisation des voitures, ainsi que des unités 26 de détection d'incendie et autres équipements non cités car non limitatifs.As known per se, these input-output modules also act as a bridge between the MVB main network and the information transfer sub-networks of the RS 232, RS485, CAN type, to which computers of different electrical equipment are connected. allowing the operation of the train. Among these equipments are the electronic control, control and supervision equipments which include control and monitoring units for closing the doors, control and monitoring units for heating, ventilating and air conditioning means. cars, as well as 26 fire detection units and other equipment not mentioned because not limiting.

L'ensemble constitué des ordinateurs centraux 16, des unités d'affichage 18, des modules d'entrée-sortie déportés 20 et du réseau de transfert 14 les reliant constitue le système maître de gestion du train ou véhicule ferroviaire connu sous l'acronyme TCMS ( T rain C ontrol & M onitoring S ystem en anglais ou système de contrôle et de commande embarqué en français)The assembly consisting of central computers 16, display units 18, remote input-output modules 20 and the transfer network 14 connecting them constitutes the master system for managing the train or railway vehicle known by the acronym TCMS ( T rain C ontrol & M onitoring S ystem in English or Embedded Control and Command System in French)

Tous les équipements du train reliés au système maître de gestion du train reçoivent des informations de commande de celui-ci et adressent des informations d'état ou des consignes à ce dernier.All train equipment connected to the master train management system receives control information from it and sends status information or instructions to it.

Pour informer le conducteur sur l'état de fonctionnement de ces équipements, des informations sont transmises vers les unités d'affichage 18, lesquelles sont propres à mettre ces informations à disposition du conducteur.To inform the driver about the operating status of these devices, information is transmitted to the display units 18, which are suitable for making this information available to the driver.

Ainsi, tous les échanges d'informations entre les équipements et le conducteur se font par l'intermédiaire du système maître de gestion du train qu'est le TCMS.Thus, all the information exchange between the equipment and the driver is done through the master train management system that is the TCMS.

Des équipements électroniques de contrôle externes au système maître de gestion du train TCMS sont également connectés à celui-ci au travers du réseau 14 de transfert. Dans l'exemple considéré, figurent parmi les équipements électroniques externes :

  • des équipements électroniques de contrôle de propulsion (PCE) 28 propres à assurer la commande et la régulation des moteurs électriques permettant la traction du véhicule,
  • des équipements électroniques de contrôle automatique du train (ATC) 30,
  • des équipements de sonorisation et de mise à disposition d'informations 32,
  • des équipements de radiocommunication 34 permettant la communication entre le conducteur et des personnes ou des équipements au sol,
  • des équipements de surveillance vidéo (CCTV) 36,
  • des équipements électroniques de convertisseur d'énergie auxiliaires (ACE) 38,
  • des équipements électroniques d'enregistrement d'événements et d'incidents plus connus sous le nom de boîtes noires (BBox) 40, et
  • des équipements électroniques de contrôle des freins (BCE) 42.
Electronic control equipment external to the master TCMS train management system is also connected to it via the transfer network 14. In this example, external electronic equipment includes:
  • electronic propulsion control equipment (PCE) 28 adapted to provide control and regulation of electric motors for traction of the vehicle,
  • electronic equipment for automatic train control (ATC) 30,
  • sound equipment and provision of information 32,
  • radiocommunication equipment 34 enabling communication between the driver and persons or equipment on the ground,
  • video surveillance equipment (CCTV) 36,
  • auxiliary energy converter electronics (ACE) 38,
  • electronic event and incident recording equipment more commonly known as black boxes (BBox) 40, and
  • Electronic Brake Control Equipment (ECB) 42.

Cette liste est non limitative.This list is not exhaustive.

Ceux-ci s'ajoutent aux autres équipements externes reliés au réseau au travers des interfaces d'entrée/sortie, les équipements électroniques de contrôle, de commande et de supervision à savoir :

  • les équipements électroniques de contrôle des portes (DCU) 22,
  • les équipements électroniques de contrôle de chauffage/ventilation/climatisation (HVAC) 24, et
  • les équipements électroniques de détection d'incendie 26.
These are added to the other external equipment connected to the network through the input / output interfaces, the electronic equipment for control, control and supervision, namely:
  • electronic door control equipment (DCU) 22,
  • electronic HVAC control equipment 24, and
  • electronic fire detection equipment 26.

Cette liste est non limitative.This list is not exhaustive.

Ces équipements électroniques externes sont propres à recevoir et adresser des informations, notamment à transmettre des informations d'état pour l'information du conducteur.These external electronic equipment are able to receive and send information, in particular to transmit status information for the information of the driver.

Il est également possible que ces équipements externes soient propres à transmettre des informations directement aux unités d'affichage 18 du système maître de gestion du train sans transfert par les ordinateurs centraux 16.It is also possible that these external equipment are able to transmit information directly to the display units 18 of the master train management system without transfer by the central computers 16.

De préférence, toutes les informations devant être fournies au conducteur depuis l'un quelconque des équipements électroniques du train qu'elles soient où non fournies au travers d'un des ordinateurs centraux MPU 16 sont adressées aux deux unités d'affichage 18 présentes en cabine et sont mises à disposition du conducteur alternativement et sélectivement sur ces seules unités d'affichage. Ainsi, les mêmes unités d'affichage sont utilisées pour afficher des informations provenant de l'un des ordinateurs centraux MPU 16, mais également des informations provenant des équipements externes, au moins certaines de ces informations n'étant pas reçues depuis l'un des ordinateurs centraux MPU 16.Preferably, all the information to be provided to the driver from any of the electronic equipment of the train whether or not it is provided through one of the central computers MPU 16 is addressed to the two display units 18 present in the cabin and are available to the driver alternately and selectively on these display units only. Thus, the same display units are used to display information from one of the central computers MPU 16, but also information from the external equipment, at least some of this information not being received from one of the central computers MPU 16.

Sur la figure 2 est illustrée par exemple les équipements externes BCE 42 mis en oeuvre pour la gestion du freinage par le système informatique embarqué. Ces équipements externes BCE 42 de gestion du freinage assurent la commande de proximité des freins, notamment la commande des vérins de freins, des mesures de répartition de charge et le freinage d'urgence. Ils assurent en outre la commande de l'anti-patinage des bogies porteurs et la conjugaison des freins électriques et mécaniques.On the figure 2 is illustrated for example BCE 42 external equipment implemented for braking management by the onboard computer system. These BCE 42 external brake management devices provide proximity brake control, including brake cylinder control, load sharing and emergency braking. They also ensure the control of anti-skid bogies carriers and the combination of electric and mechanical brakes.

Sur cette figure, les équipements électroniques de contrôle des freins 42 comportent une interface les reliant à un sous-réseau de transfert d'information 46 par exemple de type CAN au réseau principal de transfert d'informations 14. Sur le sous-réseau 46 sont disposés des panneaux 48 de contrôle de freins locaux intégrant des moyens électroniques de contrôle des freins de chaque véhicule.In this figure, the electronic brake control equipment 42 comprises an interface connecting them to an information transfer subnet 46, for example of the CAN type, to the main information transfer network 14. On the subnet 46 are arranged local brake control panels 48 incorporating electronic brake control means of each vehicle.

Les informations concernant l'état des freins devant être mises à disposition du conducteur sont transmises des panneaux 48 vers les unités d'affichage 18 au travers successivement des réseaux 46 et 14 sans transiter et être traitées par les ordinateurs centraux MPU 16.The information concerning the state of the brakes to be made available to the driver are transmitted from the panels 48 to the display units 18 through successive networks 46 and 14 without transit and be processed by the central computers MPU 16.

Sur la figure 3 sont illustrés les moyens de sonorisation et de mise à disposition d'informations pour les passagers au travers du système informatique embarqué. Ces moyens comportent, comme précédemment, un bus de transfert d'informations audio 50 auquel sont reliés les équipements de sonorisation 32 et les équipements de radiocommunication 34. Les équipements 32 et 34 sont également reliés au réseau principal de transfert d'informations 14, comme exposé précédemment.On the figure 3 are illustrated means of sound and provision of information for passengers through the embedded computer system. These means comprise, as before, an audio information transfer bus 50 to which the sound equipment 32 and the radio communication equipment 34 are connected. The equipment 32 and 34 are also connected to the main information transfer network 14, as previously discussed.

Les équipements de radiocommunication 34 sont de type TETRA (" TE rrestrial T runked RA dio"), c'est-à-dire conforme à la norme ETSI EN 300 392-1 et EN 300 392-2 développée en Europe pour les radiocommunications digitales de voix et de données). Ils sont propres à assurer le transfert de données et de voies entre le sol et le train.The radiocommunication equipment 34 is of the TETRA type (" TE rrestrial T runked RA dio"), that is to say in accordance with the ETSI EN 300 392-1 and EN 300 392-2 standard developed in Europe for digital radiocommunications. voice and data). They are suitable for the transfer of data and tracks between the ground and the train.

Les équipements de sonorisation et de mise à disposition d'informations comportent un ensemble de haut-parleurs intérieurs et extérieurs 60, 62, des panneaux d'affichage 64, des équipements 66 d'appels pour les passagers, des poignées 68 d'arrêt d'urgence du train, des afficheurs frontaux 70 placés aux extrémités du train pour être visibles de l'extérieur, et des indicateurs du côté d'ouvertures de portes.The sound and information provision equipment includes a set of indoor and outdoor speakers 60, 62, billboards 64, passenger call equipment 66, gates 68 stop urgency of the train, front displays 70 placed at the ends of the train to be visible from the outside, and indicators on the side of door openings.

En outre, et comme illustré sur la figure 4, les équipements de surveillance vidéo 36 (CCTV) comportent un bus 80 de transfert d'images sur lequel sont connectées des caméras vidéo 82 et des écrans plats d'affichage 84. Le système de surveillance vidéo incorpore des unités vidéo 85 reliées au bus vidéo 80 et à des équipements électroniques 86 de contrôle du système vidéo assurant sa liaison au bus principal 14. Ces unités vidéo 85 sont en outre reliées directement aux unités d'affichage 18 par l'intermédiaire de passerelles 87.In addition, and as illustrated on the figure 4 , the video surveillance equipment 36 (CCTV) comprises an image transfer bus 80 to which are connected video cameras 82 and flat display screens 84. The video surveillance system incorporates video units 85 connected to the video bus 80 and electronic control equipment 86 video system ensuring its connection to the main bus 14. These video units 85 are further connected directly to the display units 18 via gateways 87.

Une unité d'affichage DDU 18 est décrite plus en détail sur la figure 5. Elle comporte un écran (tactile ou à bouton) 90 permettant l'affichage d'information. Le clavier (tactile ou à bouton) de l'écran forme un moyen 92 de saisie de consignes d'affichage par le conducteur du train ou toute autre personne participant à sa maintenance. L'écran est relié à une unité de traitement d'information 94 propre à piloter l'affichage, à recueillir les données saisies et à traiter les informations reçues depuis les différents équipements électroniques via le réseau de transfert d'informations 14 par mise en oeuvre d'algorithme stockés dans une mémoire 95.A DDU display unit 18 is described in more detail on the figure 5 . It comprises a screen (touch or button) 90 for displaying information. The keyboard (touch or button) of the screen forms a means 92 for entering the display instructions by the train driver or any other person involved in its maintenance. The screen is connected to a processing unit information 94 to control the display, to collect the data entered and to process the information received from the different electronic equipment via the information transfer network 14 by implementing algorithms stored in a memory 95.

Pour recevoir les informations, l'unité d'affichage 18 comporte une première interface 96 de connexion au réseau principal de transfert d'informations 14 ainsi qu'une seconde interface distincte 98 de connexion au bus de transfert d'images 80. L'interface 98 est propre à recevoir des images issues des caméras vidéo 82.To receive the information, the display unit 18 comprises a first interface 96 for connection to the main information transfer network 14 and a second separate interface 98 for connection to the image transfer bus 80. The interface 98 is suitable for receiving images from video cameras 82.

De préférence, chaque unité d'affichage 18 comporte un écran 90 relié à une unité de traitement d'informations 94. Il y a deux unités d'affichage 18 redondantes et distinctes dans chaque cabine et toutes deux sont connectées aux réseaux 14 et 80.Preferably, each display unit 18 comprises a screen 90 connected to an information processing unit 94. There are two redundant and distinct display units 18 in each cabin and both are connected to the networks 14 and 80.

Les deux écrans associés à leur unité de traitement d'informations fonctionnent de la même manière et sont propres à fonctionner simultanément. En cas de panne de l'un des deux écrans ou de l'une des deux unités de traitement d'informations, l'autre reste active permettant au train de fonctionner dans un mode dégradé.The two screens associated with their information processing unit operate in the same way and are able to operate simultaneously. In case of failure of one of the two screens or one of the two information processing units, the other remains active allowing the train to operate in a degraded mode.

Les unités d'affichage fonctionnent sous la commande des unités de traitement d'informations mettant en oeuvre les algorithmes contenus dans la mémoire 95. En particulier, les unités de traitement d'informations gèrent les consignes d'affichage fournies depuis les moyens de saisie 92 par le conducteur et, en fonction de ces consignes d'affichage et des informations reçues sur les différents réseaux, procèdent à l'affichage des informations suivant une présentation prédéfinie. En particulier, un algorithme est adapté pour, à partir d'une page d'accueil, sélectionner un certain nombre de modes d'affichage différents dans lesquels des informations de natures différentes sont mises à disposition du conducteur.The display units operate under the control of the information processing units implementing the algorithms contained in the memory 95. In particular, the information processing units manage the display instructions supplied from the input means 92. by the driver and, according to these display instructions and the information received on the various networks, display the information in a predefined presentation. In particular, an algorithm is adapted, from a home page, to select a number of different display modes in which information of different natures is made available to the driver.

Sur la figure 6 est illustrée l'apparence de l'écran 90 lorsque celui-ci affiche sa page d'accueil. Sur cette page figure un certain nombre d'icones 100, chaque icone correspondant à une possibilité de visualisation d'informations et à un mode d'affichage.On the figure 6 is shown the appearance of the screen 90 when it displays its home page. On this page is a number of icons 100, each icon corresponding to a possibility of viewing information and a display mode.

Certains icones permettent d'accéder à des informations fournies par les ordinateurs centraux 16, d'autres icones permettent d'obtenir des informations fournies par des équipements électroniques de contrôle externes, alors que d'autres icones encore permettent d'obtenir une synthèse d'informations issues des ordinateurs centraux et des équipements électroniques de contrôle externes.Some icons allow access to information provided by the central computers 16, other icons allow to obtain information provided by external electronic control equipment, while other icons still allow to obtain a synthesis of information from mainframes and external electronic control equipment.

Dans l'exemple considéré, vingt et un icones (non limitatifs) sont disponibles permettant l'accès à vingt et un mode d'affichage distincts (non limitatifs).In the example considered, twenty-one (non-limiting) icons are available allowing access to twenty-one distinct (non-limiting) display modes.

L'algorithme mis en oeuvre par l'unité d'affichage est tel que, lors de la sélection d'un icone, par les moyens de saisie 92, cela provoque l'affichage des informations correspondant à l'icone sélectionné manuellement.The algorithm implemented by the display unit is such that, during the selection of an icon, by the input means 92, this causes the display of the information corresponding to the manually selected icon.

Sur la figure 7 est représenté un premier exemple d'un écran d'affichage montrant des informations relatives à l'état de fonctionnement des équipements de conversion d'énergie auxiliaire du train. Ces informations sont toutes fournies par les ordinateurs centraux 16 et sont affichées de manière illustrée à partir de l'algorithme mis en oeuvre par l'unité de traitement d'informations 94 de l'unité d'affichage. Ainsi, un schéma synoptique du circuit montrant les principaux éléments 102 est affiché sur l'écran et les tensions, et/ou intensités du courant circulant, ainsi que les états des différents éléments sont affichés directement à l'écran en regard de l'élément considéré.On the figure 7 is shown a first example of a display screen showing information relating to the operating state of the auxiliary energy conversion equipment of the train. This information is all provided by the central computers 16 and is displayed as illustrated from the algorithm implemented by the information processing unit 94 of the display unit. Thus, a block diagram of the circuit showing the main elements 102 is displayed on the screen and the voltages and / or intensities of the current flowing, as well as the states of the different elements are displayed directly on the screen next to the element. considered.

En partie basse de l'écran figurent des icones permettant de basculer vers un autre mode d'affichage, ou vers l'écran d'accueil.In the lower part of the screen are icons for switching to another display mode, or to the home screen.

Sur la figure 8 est illustré l'affichage lors de la sélection d'un mode d'affichage permettant le suivi d'informations issues des équipements électroniques de contrôle automatique du train (ATC) 30. Ainsi sur cet écran figurent une première échelle 104 avec un curseur mobile 106 illustrant la vitesse du train, ainsi qu'une seconde échelle 108 illustrant graphiquement par une zone de couleur 110 la distance prévisible d'arrêt du train, compte tenu de sa vitesse actuelle.On the figure 8 is illustrated the display when selecting a display mode for tracking information from the electronic equipment of automatic train control (ATC) 30. Thus on this screen are a first scale 104 with a movable cursor 106 illustrating the speed of the train, and a second scale 108 graphically illustrating by a color area 110 the expected stopping distance of the train, given its current speed.

Toutes les informations affichées sur l'écran sont fournies par les équipements électroniques de contrôle automatique du train 30, sans que ces informations ne transitent ou ne soient retraitées par les ordinateurs centraux 16.All information displayed on the screen is provided by the electronic equipment for automatic control of train 30, without this information do not transit or are reprocessed by central computers.

A cet effet, l'unité de traitement d'informations 94 de l'unité d'affichage intègre des algorithmes de représentation et de mise en forme des informations obtenues directement depuis les équipements 30.For this purpose, the information processing unit 94 of the display unit integrates representation and formatting algorithms of the information obtained directly from the equipment 30.

Sur la figure 9 est illustré un mode d'affichage permettant la mise à disposition d'informations provenant à la fois des ordinateurs centraux et des équipements électroniques externes.On the figure 9 is shown a display mode for providing information from both the mainframes and external electronic equipment.

Sur la partie supérieure de l'écran figure une représentation schématique 120 du train sur lequel sont illustrées les cinq voitures ainsi que les positions 122 des portes disposées dans le train.On the upper part of the screen is a schematic representation 120 of the train on which are illustrated the five cars and 122 positions of the doors arranged in the train.

En partie basse de l'image figurent deux séquences vidéo 124 fournies par deux caméras du train. Les caméras d'où proviennent les images sont soit sélectionnées automatiquement par l'unité d'affichage lors du déclenchement d'une alarme suite à l'actionnement d'une poignée d'arrêt d'urgence du train. Dans ce cas, les images fournies par les caméras observant la zone de déclenchement d'alarme sont affichées.In the lower part of the image are two video sequences 124 provided by two cameras of the train. The cameras from which the images originate are either automatically selected by the display unit when an alarm is triggered following the actuation of an emergency stop handle of the train. In this case, the images provided by the cameras observing the alarm trip zone are displayed.

A cet effet, l'unité de traitement d'informations 94 de l'unité d'affichage met en oeuvre, lors du déclenchement d'une alarme par actionnement d'une poignée d'arrêt d'urgence l'algorithme illustré sur la figure 10. A l'étape 130, la zone dans laquelle se trouve la poignée d'arrêt est détectée. A l'étape 132, cette zone est identifiée sur le schéma du train par la mise en place d'un pictogramme 134 en regard de cette zone. A l'étape 136, les images fournies par les deux caméras implantées dans la zone de déclenchement d'alarme détectée sont affichées sur les deux plages inférieures de l'écran.For this purpose, the information processing unit 94 of the display unit implements, when an alarm is triggered by actuating an emergency stop handle, the algorithm illustrated in FIG. figure 10 . In step 130, the area in which the stop handle is located is detected. In step 132, this zone is identified on the train diagram by placing a pictogram 134 next to this zone. In step 136, the images provided by the two cameras located in the detected alarm trigger zone are displayed on the two lower ranges of the screen.

Ainsi, l'algorithme permet l'affichage automatique, sans intervention du conducteur, des images vidéo montrant la zone de déclenchement de l'alarme.Thus, the algorithm allows the automatic display, without intervention of the driver, video images showing the alarm trigger zone.

On conçoit qu'un tel algorithme permet de mettre à disposition du conducteur les informations les plus pertinentes, à un instant donné, tout en réduisant considérablement le nombre d'écrans à implanter dans la cabine de pilotage. Un même mécanisme est mis en oeuvre pour d'autres types d'informations.It is conceivable that such an algorithm makes it possible to provide the driver with the most relevant information, at a given moment, while considerably reducing the number of screens to be installed in the cockpit. The same mechanism is implemented for other types of information.

L'utilisation d'une même unité de pilotage, comprenant une unité de traitement algorithmique de l'information pour la mise à disposition d'informations issues de différentes origines, qu'elles soient traitées du maître de gestion du train ou non, permet d'améliorer l'agencement de la cabine et d'apporter de l'intelligence dans le traitement de l'information à afficher au lieu d'une simple unité d'affichage dépourvue d'intelligence et de ne faire que le conducteur ne visualise que les informations dont il a réellement besoin, facilitant en cela la compréhension des informations disponibles et réduisant du même coup le coût de la cabine par la réduction du nombre d'unités d'affichage nécessaires (chacune spécifique à une fonction) ainsi que par la réduction de l'encombrement conséquent des ces différentes unités d'affichage.The use of the same control unit, comprising an algorithmic information processing unit for the provision of information from different origins, whether they are processed by the master of the train management or not, makes it possible to to improve the layout of the cabin and to provide intelligence in the processing of the information to be displayed instead of a simple display unit devoid of intelligence and to make only the driver visualize only the information that it really needs, making it easier to understand the information available and at the same time reducing the cost of the booth by reducing the number of display units required (each specific to a function) as well as reducing the consequent congestion of these different display units.

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  1. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train or rail vehicle, of the type comprising:
    - a train control and monitoring system (TCMS) comprising:
    - a main processor unit (MPU) (16) for controlling the train;
    - electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which is capable of providing control data for the train;
    - remote input/output modules (20) which are capable of relaying data to and from the main processor unit (MPU) (16) for the outputs/inputs of the train or for the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which is connected to sub-networks for data transfer;
    - at least one display unit (18) which is capable of making available the control data of the train provided by the main processor unit (MPU) (16) and/or by the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42); and
    - a main data transfer network (14) to which there are connected the main processor unit (MPU) (16), the or each display unit (18), the remote input/output modules (20) and the electronic control, command and monitoring items of equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which are capable of producing specific data for the control of the train and which are connected to the main data transfer network (14) directly or by means of remote input/output modules (20),
    characterized in that the main processor unit (16) or the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) ensures the implementation of the functionalities comprising the start-up and preparing of the train, the traction and breaking of the train, or the driving in different modes of the train,
    in that the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which is capable of producing specific control data for the train comprises at least one of the additional items of equipment from:
    - electronic equipment (30) for automatic train control (ATC), and
    - video surveillance equipment (CCTV) (36) and
    in that the display unit (18) is capable of processing the data and displaying, in addition to the data provided by the main processor (16) and the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment, data produced by one of the additional items of equipment (30, 36).
  2. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) which is capable of transmitting specific data directly to the display unit (18), without passing via the main processor (16),
    and the display unit (18) is capable of displaying, in addition to the data provided by the main processor (16), data produced and transmitted directly to the display unit (DDU) (18) by the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) without these data being transmitted from the main processor (16) .
  3. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to claim 2, characterized in that it is possible for the data transmitted by the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) not to be transmitted to the main processor (16).
  4. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that it comprises means for transferring the data transmitted from the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) to the display unit (18) via the main data transfer network (14).
  5. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the display unit (18) comprises means for connecting directly to the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment for the transmission of data transmitted from the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment to the display unit (18) without passing via the main data transfer network (14).
  6. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the display unit (18) comprises means (92) for selecting the data to be displayed from the data from the main processor (16) and the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42).
  7. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the electronic control, command and monitoring equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) comprises at least one of the items of equipment selected from the group comprising:
    - electronic door control equipment (DCU) (22),
    - electronic equipment for controlling heating/ventilation/air-conditioning (HVAC) (24),
    - electronic fire detection equipment (26),
    - electronic propulsion control equipment (PCE) (28) which is capable of controlling and adjusting the electric motors which allow the traction of the vehicle,
    - electronic equipment for automatic control of the train (ATC) (30),
    - sound and data provision equipment (32),
    - radiocommunication equipment (34) which allows communication between the driver and persons or equipment on the ground,
    - video surveillance equipment (CCTV) (36),
    - auxiliary electronic energy conversion equipment (ACE) (38),
    - electronic equipment for recording events and incidents, more commonly known as black boxes (BBox) (40), and
    - electronic brake control equipment (BCE) (42).
  8. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display unit (18) comprises means for automatically selecting the data provided in accordance with the data received from the electronic equipment (22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) and the main processor (16).
  9. Computerized on-board system for controlling a train according to claim 8, characterized in that the display unit (18) comprises means for identifying a zone in which an alarm is activated and means for automatically providing images of the zone in which an alarm is activated.
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