KR101406716B1 - Simulation system for Train Control - Google Patents

Abstract

A simulation system for train control according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: an on-board control device which periodically provides a location, a speed, a state of a currently traveling train, provides request information for requesting registration of the train if detecting a transponder tag, and controls the train to be operated according to approval information if receiving the approval information granting the registration of the train; a train simulator device which is electrically connected to the on-board control device and changes the speed of the train or the state of the train according to the approval information if the on-board control device provides train information about the location, speed, and state of the train and provides the approval information; an LLC simulator device which analyzes the train information about the train received from the on-board control device and the train simulator device, displays the analyzed train information, and outputs trackside signals capable of controlling a trackside; a trackside control device which receives the trackside signals from the on-board control device or the LLC simulator device to output a first trackside signal and a second trackside signal capable to the trackside; and a trackside device which receives the first trackside signal and the second trackside signal from the trackside control device to switch a direction of the trackside or select whether or not to pass a level crossing.

Description

[0002] Simulation system for Train Control [0003]

The present invention relates to a train control simulation system, and more particularly, to a train control simulation system capable of performing performance evaluation while implementing normal and emergency operation scenarios for a train control system.

Simulation that simulates a phenomenon or an event in reality and performs it virtually is being widely used due to an increase in the spread of high-performance computers and dramatic development of computer graphics technology. Simulation not only saves cost and time, but also performs virtual tests (or experiments) that can not be done in real situations, and is also used as a game of various genres.

Recently, a railway running simulation system capable of simulating a situation occurring on a railway due to the expansion of a railway system and the introduction of a non-humanoid train such as a light rail or a PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) has attracted attention.

However, in the case of a general train operation simulation system, it was possible to simulate the operation of a train in a normal situation and it was not possible to simulate the operation of the train in an emergency situation such as an accident in a track or in a history, There is a problem that it is not possible to simulate the vehicle base and the main line in a comprehensive manner in simulating the operation.

In order to solve this problem, the prior art of No. 10-2010-0136011 (publication number) is a virtual railway network construction module for constructing a virtual railway network for train operation simulation. In the first scenario data for train operation simulation in a normal situation, Executing at least one algorithm on a virtual railway network in accordance with second scenario data for simulating train operation in a first simulator emergency situation simulating train operation in a normal situation by executing at least one algorithm on a virtual railway network A second simulator for simulating the train operation in an emergency situation and a simulator selection module for selecting either the first simulator or the second simulator as a simulator for train operation simulation in accordance with whether an emergency situation event has occurred or not .

However, even if the normal and emergency operation scenarios are implemented using the first simulator and the second simulator and the performance evaluation is performed, it is difficult to establish a perfect environment for the actual interworking at the laboratory level, There is a problem that a lot of errors occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems and it is an object of the present invention to provide a train control simulation system capable of accurately and easily performing performance evaluation by realizing a normal and emergency operation scenario for a train control system, The technical problem is to provide.

It is possible to provide the position of the train currently running, the speed of the train, and the state of the train periodically according to the embodiment of the present invention, provide request information for requesting the train registration when the transponder tag is detected, A control device for controlling the train so that the train is operated in accordance with the approval information when the approval information is provided, a position control device for controlling the position of the train currently traveling on the on-board control device, the speed of the train, A train simulator device that converts the speed of the train or the state of a train according to the approval information when the approval information is provided from the on-vehicle control device, train information on the train from the on-board control device and the train simulator device, A LCC simulator for displaying the analyzed train information, and outputting a line signal to control the line side A first line signal and a second line signal from a line side control device and a line side control device which are provided with a line conversion signal from an apparatus, an on-board control device or an LCC simulator device and output a first line signal and a second line signal, And a line device for receiving the 2-line signal and switching the direction of the line or selecting the passage of the crossing line.

In addition, the train simulator device includes a DMI electrically connected to the on-board control device, a selection switch portion in which a plurality of switches are disposed for operating the train to travel forward or backward, or for turning on or off the power supply or start- A PLC unit for controlling the speed of the train or the state of the train in accordance with the approval information while providing the train information, and a terminal box unit disposed between the selection switch unit and the PLC unit for electrically connecting the selection switch unit and the PLC unit.

The LCC simulator apparatus includes a switching hub unit receiving train information from a train simulator apparatus, a main computer unit receiving and analyzing train information from the switching hub unit and displaying or storing the analyzed train information, An external input unit for inputting the train information and a wireless module unit for receiving the train information through wireless communication.

In addition, the switching hub unit may include providing or receiving train information using the PLC unit and TCP / UDP.

The main computer unit may include a monitor unit for displaying the analyzed train information in real time, and a storage unit for storing the train information.

In addition, the line side control device may include a line switching control part for controlling the line model switching device capable of switching the direction of the line, and a crossing blocker for controlling the crossing type circuit breaker, have.

In addition, the line switching control section outputs a first line signal for controlling the line model switching device capable of switching the direction of the line, and the first line signal is information for the train traveling on the line, And may include train information capable of switching directions.

In addition, the crossing blocker fisher outputs a second line signal to control the crossing block type circuit breaker to select whether or not the crossing line passes, and the second line signal outputs the crossing signal to block the crossing line, And may include train information that can be opened.

The train control simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention realizes a normal and emergency operation scenario for a train control system by establishing an environment substantially similar to a site so that performance evaluation can be performed accurately and easily, Can be improved.

1 is a configuration diagram of a train control simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 to 3 are actual drawings of a train control simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, with reference to the parts necessary for understanding the operation and operation according to the present invention.

1 is a configuration diagram of a train control simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 3 are actual drawings of a train control simulation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 3, a train control simulation system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle control device 110, a train simulator device 130, an LCC simulator device 150, a line side control device 170 And a line device 190. [0031]

The onboard control apparatus 110 periodically provides the position of the train, the speed of the train, and the state of the train, which is currently running, and provides request information for requesting train registration when the transponder tag is detected, When information is provided, the train is controlled so that the train is operated according to the approval information. The onboard controller 110 can periodically provide train information including the current position of the train, the speed of the train, the state of the train, and the like through wireless communication with the LCC simulator device 150 to be described later. When the transponder tag disposed on the line side is detected, the onboard controller 110 may provide the LCC simulator device 150 with the request information requesting the train registration, If provided, the operation of the train can be controlled according to the approval information.

The train simulator device 130 is electrically connected to the on-board control device 110 to provide on-board control device 110 with train information on the position of the train currently traveling, the speed of the train, and the state of the train, When the approval information is provided from the server 110, the speed of the train or the state of the train can be converted according to the approval information. The train simulator device 130 includes a DMI 131 electrically connected to the on-board control device 110, a plurality of train control devices 110 for driving the trains running on the track to move forward or backward, When the approval information is provided from the onboard control apparatus 110 while providing the selection switch unit 133 where the switches are disposed, the position of the train currently traveling, the speed of the train, and the train condition, A PLC unit 135 for controlling the speed of a train or a train and a terminal box 130 disposed between the selection switch unit 133 and the PLC unit 135 for electrically connecting the selection switch unit 133 and the PLC unit 135. [ (137).

The PLC unit 135 may include a wireless module capable of wireless communication with the LCC simulator device 150 to be described later. The PLC unit 135 can provide or provide all information about the train using the LCC simulator device 150 and TCP / UDP. For example, the PLC unit 135 can provide a train registration request, a schedule confirmation, a train status report, a travel route designation request, a line change report, a train release request, etc., , Cancellation of driving, emergency stop command, and cancellation of train.

The LCC simulator device 150 receives and analyzes train information about a train from the onboard controller 110 and the train simulator device 130, displays the analyzed train information, and outputs a line signal to control the line side Can be output. The LCC simulator apparatus 150 receives and analyzes the train information from the switching hub unit 151 and the switching hub unit 151 that receive train information on the train from the train simulator apparatus 130, An external input unit 155 for inputting external information to the main computer unit 153 and a radio module unit 157 for receiving train information on the train through radio communication, .

The switching hub unit 151 may provide or provide all information about the train using the PLC unit 135 and TCP / UDP.

The main computer unit 153 may include a monitor unit 153a () for displaying the analyzed train information in real time. The monitor unit 153a may be formed as a touch screen. When the monitor unit 153a is formed as a touch screen, it may include an external input function.

In addition, the main computer unit 153 may include a storage unit (not shown) capable of storing train information. The train information may be classified and stored according to various criteria such as date, time, place, And the train information thus classified and stored can be displayed through the monitor unit 153a.

Although not shown, the main computer unit 153 may further include a notification unit (not shown) that can notify a manager when an abnormality occurs in the train condition, when the train leaves the track side, or when an abnormality occurs in the vicinity of the track side . That is, when the analyzed train information is out of the set reference range, the main computer unit 153 can inform the user of the occurrence of a warning or a danger through the notification unit (not shown).

The radio module unit 157 can provide or receive train information through radio communication with the onboard controller 110, the train simulator apparatus 130, and a line control apparatus 170, which will be described later.

The line control device 170 receives the line signal from the onboard control device 110 or the LCC simulator device 150 and outputs a first line signal and a second line signal capable of controlling the line side. At this time, the line control device 170 can receive the line signal from the onboard control device 110 or the LCC simulator device 150 through wireless communication. The line control unit 170 includes a line switching control unit 171 for controlling the line circuit breaker 191 capable of switching the direction of the line and a crossing type circuit breaker 193 for selecting whether or not the crossing line is allowed to pass. And can control the intersection blocker 173.

The line switching control section 171 can output a first line signal capable of controlling the line model circuit breaker 191 capable of switching the direction of the line. At this time, the first line signal may include train information capable of switching the direction of the line for each train traveling by checking information on the train traveling on the line. Accordingly, the line switching control unit 171 can change the direction of the line according to the train information, and guide the train to travel accurately to the destination.

The gantry blocker 173 may output a second line signal capable of controlling the crossing block type circuit breaker 193 which can select whether or not the crossing passage is allowed to pass. At this time, the second line signal may include train information for blocking the crossing or opening the crossing considering the passage time of the train passing through the crossing. Accordingly, a safety accident occurring at the crossing can be prevented in advance.

The line device 190 receives the first line signal and the second line signal from the line control device 170, and switches the direction of the line or selects whether or not the crossing passes. The line device 190 includes a line model circuit breaker 191 that receives the first line signal and switches the direction of the line, and a crossing model circuit breaker 193 that receives the second line signal and selects whether to cross the crossing line .

The line model circuit breaker 191 and the crossing model circuit breaker 193 may be fabricated to have substantially the same size or reduced in size as the actual line switching device and the crossing line breaker used in the field as shown in FIG. 2 or 3, And can have substantially the same operations and functions. The size of the line model circuit breaker 191 and the crossing pattern circuit breaker 193 can be variously sized according to the surrounding environment of the laboratory. That is, the line model circuit breaker 191 and the crossing model circuit breaker 193 operate substantially the same as the actual line switching devices used in the field, so that malfunctions and faults occurring during implementation of the normal and emergency operation scenarios can be checked easily . Accordingly, it is possible to precisely predict malfunctions and faults of the line switcher and the crossing gate breaker which actually operate in the field, so that malfunctions and faults of the line switcher and the crossing gate breaker can be prevented effectively and quickly.

As described above, the train control simulation system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the on-board control device 110, the train simulator device 130, the LCC simulator device 150, the line side control device 170, And a line device 190 to provide a substantially similar environment to the actual situation, so that the normal and emergency operation scenarios can be completely implemented and the performance evaluation can be efficiently performed.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is capable of various modifications within the scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the illustrated embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

110: on-vehicle control device 130: train simulator device
131: DMI 133: selection switch unit
135: PLC section 137: Terminal box section
150: LCC simulator device 151: switching hub unit
153: main computer section 153a: monitor section
155: external input unit 157: wireless module unit
170: Line side control device 171: Line switching control part
175: Crossing blocker fisherman 190: Line device
191: Line model switcher 193: Crossing model breaker

Claims (8)

The information of the train including the position of the train currently running, the speed of the train, and the state of the train is periodically provided, and when the transponder tag is detected, the request information requesting the train registration is provided, An on-board control device for controlling the train so that the train is operated in accordance with the approval information if it is provided;
The on-board control device is provided with the train information on the position of the current running train, the speed of the train, and the state of the train in the on-board control device, and the approval information is provided from the on- A train simulator device for converting the speed of the train or the state of the train according to the approval information;
An LCC simulator device for receiving and analyzing the train information for the train from the on-board control device and the train simulator device, displaying the analyzed train information, and outputting a line conversion signal for controlling the line side;
A line side controller for receiving the line conversion signal from the on-board control device or the LCC simulator device and outputting a first line signal and a second line signal capable of controlling the line side; And
And a line device that receives the first line signal and the second line signal from the line control device and switches the direction of the line or selects whether to pass the crossing line. The method according to claim 1,
The train simulator device
A DMI electrically connected to the on-board control device;
A selection switch portion in which a plurality of switches are arranged to operate to forward or backward the train traveling on a line or to turn on or off power or start of the train;
A PLC unit for providing the train information and controlling the speed of the train or the state of the train in accordance with the approval information; And
And a terminal box portion disposed between the selection switch portion and the PLC portion and electrically connecting the selection switch portion and the PLC portion. 3. The method of claim 2,
The LCC simulator device
A switching hub unit receiving the train information from the train simulator apparatus;
A main computer unit for receiving and analyzing the train information from the switching hub unit and displaying or storing the analyzed train information;
An external input unit capable of inputting external information to the main computer unit; And
And a wireless module unit for receiving the train information through wireless communication. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the switching hub unit provides or receives the train information using the PLC unit and TCP / UDP. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the main computer unit includes a monitor unit capable of displaying analyzed train information in real time and a storage unit capable of storing the train information. The method according to claim 1,
The line control unit includes a line switching control unit that can control a line model switching unit that can change the direction of a line, and a crossing block type control unit that can select whether or not the crossing line is allowed to pass. Simulation system. The method according to claim 6,
The line switching control unit outputs the first line signal for controlling the line model switching unit capable of switching the direction of the line, and the first line signal checks information on the train traveling on the line, And the train information capable of switching the direction of the line for each train. 8. The method of claim 7,
The gantry blocker may output the second line signal for controlling the crossing type circuit breaker capable of selecting whether or not the crossing passage is allowed to pass, A train control simulation system including the train information capable of blocking a crossing or opening a crossing.

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