KR102662823B1 - KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level switching devices and their methods - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method. Specifically, it relates to a level conversion method that allows KTCS-2, a Korean train control system, to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea. This relates to the system conversion process (level conversion method) when entering/exiting the ATS/ATC section.
This patent was carried out with support from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's railway signal control system suitability evaluation technology development (task number: RS-2021-KA163178).

Description

KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level switching devices and methods {KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level switching devices and their methods}

The present invention relates to KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level switching device and method. Specifically, it relates to a level switching method that allows KTCS-2, a Korean train control system, to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea. This concerns the system conversion process (level conversion method) when entering/exiting domestic ATS/ATC sections.

KTCS-2, a Korean train control system, is a localized version of technology equivalent to ERTMS/ETCS Level 2, a European train control system, and is currently under development and undergoing trial operation on the Jeolla Line (Iksan~Yeosu EXPO Station).

In order for KTCS-2 to be commercialized nationwide, a method is needed to change the system (level conversion) when driving and entering/exiting sections of the existing domestic train control system, ATS/ATC.

STM (Specific Transmission Module) is an essential device that interprets and transmits existing information appropriately to the KTCS-2 onboard device when the KTCS-2 vehicle is driving in another train control system section (domestic ATC/ATS).

The STM level conversion method is described in the ETCS subset invention, but it is difficult to apply it to KTCS-2 as the European and domestic train control systems are different, so it is necessary to apply the STM level conversion method suitable for KTCS-2.

The present invention consists of the level conversion method of KTCS-2 and ATS/ATC STM, and the purpose is to create a level conversion method so that KTCS-2 can interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea. there is.

In order to solve the above problem, in the level conversion method that allows the Korean train control system (KTCS-2) to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea, normal conversion from ATS STM to Level 2 was confirmed. Steps to do (Level 2 conversion method in ATS STM); Steps to confirm normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM (Level 2 to ATS STM conversion method); Confirming normal conversion from ATC STM to Level 2 (ATC STM to Level 2 conversion method); and a step of confirming normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM (Level 2 to ATC STM conversion method).

The step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from ATS STM to Level 2 (ATS STM to Level 2 conversion method); train data is approved except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode. Step of transmitting to RBC (RBC connection establishment); If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC; Confirming through MMI whether detailed information (RBC ID number, Telephone number) for connection to the RBC connection command is provided through the advance notice ballis group (passes KTCS-2 notice ballis); The driver enters the Level 2 area (passing the KTCS-2 boundary ballis) at a speed not exceeding the maximum speed of the level STM route (130 km/h); When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, send a position report to RBC and check with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby; The RBC must transmit level 2 movement authority and track information to the on-board device before passing the level transition boundary, and if the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops due to no movement authority after the level is switched; Includes a step of checking through MMI whether KTCS-2 enters surveillance mode.

In the step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM (Level 2 to ATS STM conversion method); when a notice is received, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, and the expected head of the train changes level. Preparing STM to activate immediately upon boundary crossing (KTCS-2 pre-announcement pass); In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section (passing KTCS-2 border ballis and ST ballis); The information is transmitted to the train as movement authority and track information (movement authority, target speed), or transmitted at the target speed at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority); When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train; Checking through MMI whether ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary; Includes an ATS section entry step.

The step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from ATC STM to Level 2 (ATC STM to Level 2 conversion method); train data is data approved, except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode. Transmitting to RBC (RBC connection establishment); If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC; The RBC connection command and details for connection (RBC ID number, Telephone number) are provided through the notice ballis group (pass KTCS-2 notice ballis); Deactivating the ATC activation check function Passing through the ATS ground operator (DKAR); Passing through the ATC deactivation discontinuous information loop; KTCS-2 boundary ballis passage phase; The driver enters the level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the ATC STM route; When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, a position report is sent to the RBC and the active STM is set to Stand By; Level 2 movement authority and information on the track must be received before the level transition boundary, and if the level transition is executed without being received, the train is stopped because it cannot move without movement authority after switching to level 2; It includes checking the MMI to see if the KTCS-2 section entry and level change command passes through the Balis group.

The step of confirming normal conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM (Level 2 to ATC STM conversion method); when a notice is received, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, and the expected head of the train is level. preparing the STM for activation immediately upon passage of the transition boundary (passing KTCS-2 pre-announcement ballis); In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section (passing KTCS-2 border ballis and ST ballis); The information includes the following steps: movement authority and track information are transmitted to the train, or target speed is transmitted at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority); When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session end command to the train; A designated STM is activated upon passing a level transition boundary; Pass through the ATC activation loop and activate the ATC step; Passing through an ATC activation confirmable activation ATS Ground Personnel (KAR); Includes: entering the ATC section.

The present invention is a level conversion device that allows the Korean train control system (KTCS-2) to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea, and is a level conversion device that confirms normal conversion from ATS STM to Level 2. Level 2 transition module; Level 2 to ATS STM conversion module that checks for normal conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM; ATC STM to Level 2 conversion module that verifies normal conversion for the ATC STM to Level 2 conversion; and a Level 2 to ATC STM conversion module that checks normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM; and switches the mutual levels of KTCS-2 and ATS/ATC STM when entering/exiting the domestic ATS/ATC section. , STM is activated or deactivated through the notice ballis that announces entry into the section and the boundary ballis that changes the section, and the MMI screen is displayed and confirmed according to the level change through MMI (0000), and the transition to the KTCS-2 section is performed. Check whether movement authority information is properly received when switching to the KTCS-2 section by setting up a connection with RBC (radio block center), which is an essential element for this purpose.

In the ATS STM, the Level 2 conversion module transmits train data to RBC for data approval (RBC connection establishment), except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, and the RBC connection command is received but the train If it fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC, and the RBC connection command and detailed information (RBC ID number, Telephone number) for connection are provided through the predicted Balis group. Confirmed through MMI (passing the KTCS-2 warning ballis), the driver enters the Level 2 area (passing the KTCS-2 warning ballis) at a speed not exceeding the maximum speed of the level STM route (130 km/h). When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, it sends a position report to RBC, checks with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby, and RBC sends level 2 movement authority and track information to the onboard device before passing the level transition boundary. transmission, and if the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops because there is no right to move after the level is switched, and it is checked through MMI whether the KTCS-2 enters the surveillance mode, and the ATS STM conversion module at Level 2 When a notice is received, the KTCS onboard equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, so that the STM is ready to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary (KTCS-2 notice ballis passes), and the train enters a new area. In order to enter, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section (passing KTCS-2 boundary ballis and ST ballis), and the information includes movement authority and track information (movement authority, target speed). It is transmitted to the train or at the target speed at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority), and when the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle is The location must be reported, and after receiving the location report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train, checks through MMI whether the ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary, and enters the ATS section.

In the ATC STM, the Level 2 conversion module transmits train data to RBC for data approval (RBC connection setup), except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, and the RBC connection command is received but the train If it fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC, and the RBC connection command and details for connection (RBC ID number, Telephone number) are provided through the predicted Balis group ( passes the KTCS-2 warning ballis), passes the ATC activation check function deactivated ATS ground operator (DKAR), passes the ATC deactivated discontinuous information loop, passes the KTCS-2 boundary ballis, and the driver passes the maximum speed of the ATC STM route. Entering the level 2 area at a speed not exceeding The information must be received before the level transition boundary, and if the level transition is executed without being received, the train cannot move without movement authority after transitioning to level 2, so the train is stopped, enters the KTCS-2 section, and passes the level transition command Balis Group. The ATC STM transition module at Level 2 above transmits a signal to the announced STM when a notice is received, and the STM prepares to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary. (passing KTCS-2 advance ballis), in order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section (passing KTCS-2 boundary ballis and ST ballis), The information is transmitted when the movement authority and track information is transmitted to the train, or the target speed is transmitted at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority), and the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area. In this case, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its location to RBC. After receiving the location report, RBC sends a session end command to the train. When the level transition boundary is passed, the designated STM is activated, passes through the ATC activation loop, and ATC is activated. Activation can be confirmed Activation Pass through the ATS ground station (KAR) and enter the ATC section.

The present invention allows a vehicle equipped with a KTCS-2 onboard device to drive in the existing railway system (ATS/ATC) section,

This level switching method makes it possible to comply with the fail-safe principle when switching levels.

In addition, it is an essential element for commercializing the KTCS-2 train control system and has a significant effect on improving railway safety.

Figure 1 is a route diagram for the Level 2 level conversion method in ATS STM in the present invention.
Figure 2 is a route diagram for the ATS STM level conversion method from Level 2 in the present invention.
Figure 3 is a route diagram for the Level 2 level conversion method in ATC STM in the present invention.
Figure 4 is a route diagram for the ATC STM level conversion method at Level 2 in the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart of the Level 2 level conversion method in ATS STM in the present invention.
Figure 6 is a flowchart of the ATS STM level conversion method from Level 2 in the present invention.
Figure 7 is a flowchart of the Level 2 level conversion method in ATC STM in the present invention.
Figure 8 is a flowchart of the ATC STM level conversion method at Level 2 in the present invention.
Figure 9 is a configuration diagram showing each configuration in the present invention.

The present invention describes KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method.

Hereinafter, the present invention deals with a level switching method including RBC connection setup, and a processing method when train data must be transmitted to RBC and when an RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area. deals with

How to Convert Level 2 in ATS STM

Normal conversion can be confirmed by converting from ATS STM to Level 2 (meaning 'level corresponding to conversion to Korean train control system (KTCS-2)').

Test method (see Figures 1 and 5)

1. RBC connection setup

1.1 Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, train data must be transmitted to RBC for data acknowledgment.

1.2 If an RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command must be sent from Balis or RBC.

2. Passing KTCS-2 Yegobalis

2.1 You must check through MMI whether the RBC connection command and detailed information (RBC ID number, Telephone number) for connection are provided through the notice ballis group.

3. Passing KTCS-2 Boundary Balis

3.1 The driver must enter the Level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the level STM route (130 km/h).

3.2 When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, send a position report to RBC and check with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby.

3.3 RBC must transmit level 2 movement authority and track information to the onboard device before passing the level transition boundary. If information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops as there is no right to move after the level is switched.

4. Check through MMI whether KTCS-2 enters surveillance mode.

Table 1 below shows the grounders (Balise group) for transitioning from level ATS STM to level 2.

Grounder (BG) S.E. S.T. LTA LTC LTO Grounder (BG) Description Session settings Session ends Level transition notice Cancel level transition Level transition command

How to Convert ATS STM from Level 2

Confirm normal conversion by converting from Level 2 to ATS STM.

Test method (see Figures 2 and 6)

1. Passing KTCS-2 Yegobalis

1.1 Upon receipt of notice, the KTCS onboard equipment shall transmit a signal to the announced STM so that the STM is ready to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary.

2. Passing KTCS-2 Boundary Balis and ST Balis

2.1 In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section.

a) Information may be transmitted to the train as movement authority and track information (movement authority, target speed), or b) as target speed at the level transition boundary. In other words, it is related to LOA (Limits of Movement Authority).

2.2 When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the onboard equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC must send a session termination command to the train.

2.3 Check through MMI whether ATS STM is activated when the level transition boundary is passed.

3. Enter ATS section

Table 2 below shows the grounders (Balise group) for converting from level 2 to level ATS STM.

Grounder (BG) S.T. LTA LTC LTO Grounder (BG) Description Session ends Level transition notice Cancel level transition Level transition command

How to transition to Level 2 in ATC STM

Confirm normal conversion by converting from ATC STM to Level 2.

Test method (see Figures 3 and 7)

1. RBC connection setup

1.1 Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, train data must be transmitted to RBC for data acknowledgment.

1.2 If an RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command must be sent from Balis or RBC.

2. Passing KTCS-2 Yegobalis

2.1 RBC connection command and detailed information for connection (RBC ID number, Telephone number) must be provided through the notice ballis group.

3. Disable ATC activation confirmation function and pass ATS ground clearance (DKAR)

4. Pass through ATC deactivation discontinuous information loop

5. Passing KTCS-2 boundary ballis

5.1 Drivers must enter the level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the ATC STM route.

5.2 When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, a position report is sent to the RBC and the active STM should be set to Stand By.

5.3 Information on level 2 movement authority and track must be received before the level transition boundary, and if level transition is executed without being received, the train must be stopped as it cannot move without movement authority after switching to level 2.

6. MMI must be checked to see if the KTCS-2 section entry and level change command passes through the Balis group.

Table 3 below shows the grounders (Balise group) for transitioning from level ATC STM to level 2.

Grounder (BG) S.E. S.T. LTA LTC LTO Grounder (BG) Description Session settings Session ends Level transition notice Cancel level transition Level transition command

How to Convert ATC STM in Level 2

Confirm normal conversion by converting from Level 2 to ATC STM.

Test method (see Figures 4 and 8)

1. Passing KTCS-2 Yegobalis

1.1 Upon receipt of notice, the KTCS onboard equipment shall transmit a signal to the announced STM so that the STM is ready to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary.

2. Passing KTCS-2 Boundary Balis and ST Balis

2.1 In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section.

a) Information is transmitted to the train such as movement authority and track information,

b) The target speed may be transmitted at the level transition boundary. i.e. Limits of Movement Authority (LOA).

2.2 When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the onboard equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC must send a session termination command to the train.

2.3 When passing a level transition boundary, the designated STM must be activated.

3. Activate ATC by passing through the ATC activation loop

4. ATC activation can be confirmed. Pass through the activated ATS grounder (KAR).

5. Entering ATC section

Table 4 below shows the grounders (Balise group) for transitioning from level 2 to level ATC STM.

Grounder (BG) S.T. LTA LTC LTO Grounder (BG) Description Session ends Level transition notice Cancel level transition Level transition command

Looking specifically, as shown in Figures 5 to 8 (or Figure 9), in the level conversion method that allows the Korean train control system (KTCS-2) to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea, ATS Verifying normal transition from STM to Level 2 (ATS STM to Level 2 transition method); Steps to confirm normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM (Level 2 to ATS STM conversion method); Confirming normal conversion from ATC STM to Level 2 (ATC STM to Level 2 conversion method); and a step of confirming normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM (Level 2 to ATC STM conversion method).

The step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from ATS STM to Level 2 (ATS STM to Level 2 conversion method); train data is approved except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode. transmitting to RBC (RBC connection establishment); If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC; Confirming through MMI whether detailed information (RBC ID number, Telephone number) for connection to the RBC connection command is provided through the advance notice ballis group (passes KTCS-2 notice ballis); The driver enters the Level 2 area (passing the KTCS-2 boundary ballis) at a speed not exceeding the maximum speed of the level STM route (130 km/h); When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, send a position report to RBC and check with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby; The RBC must transmit level 2 movement authority and track information to the on-board device before passing the level transition boundary, and if the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops due to no movement authority after the level is switched; Includes a step of checking through MMI whether KTCS-2 enters surveillance mode.

In the step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM (Level 2 to ATS STM conversion method); when a notice is received, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, and the expected head of the train changes level. A stage where the STM prepares to activate immediately upon boundary passage (KTCS-2 pre-announcement ballis passage); In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section (passing KTCS-2 border ballis and ST ballis); The information is transmitted to the train as movement authority and track information (movement authority, target speed), or transmitted at the target speed at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority); When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train; Checking through MMI whether ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary; Includes an ATS section entry step.

The step of confirming normal conversion for the conversion from ATC STM to Level 2 (ATC STM to Level 2 conversion method); train data is data approved, except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode. Transmitting to RBC (RBC connection establishment); If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC; The RBC connection command and details for connection (RBC ID number, Telephone number) are provided through the notice ballis group (pass KTCS-2 notice ballis); Deactivating the ATC activation check function Passing through the ATS ground operator (DKAR); Passing through the ATC deactivation discontinuous information loop; KTCS-2 boundary ballis passing stage; The driver enters the level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the ATC STM route; When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, a position report is sent to the RBC and the active STM is set to Stand By; Level 2 movement authority and information on the track must be received before the level transition boundary, and if the level transition is executed without being received, the train is stopped because it cannot move without movement authority after switching to level 2; It includes checking the MMI to see if the KTCS-2 section entry and level change command passes through the Balis group.

The step of confirming normal conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM (Level 2 to ATC STM conversion method); when a notice is received, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, and the expected head of the train is level. preparing the STM for activation immediately upon passage of the transition boundary (passing KTCS-2 pre-announcement ballis); In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section (passing KTCS-2 border ballis and ST ballis); The information includes the following steps: movement authority and track information are transmitted to the train, or target speed is transmitted at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority); When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session end command to the train; A designated STM is activated upon passing a level transition boundary; Pass through the ATC activation loop and activate the ATC step; Passing through an ATC activation confirmable activation ATS Ground Personnel (KAR); Includes: entering the ATC section.

The present invention is a level conversion method that allows the Korean train control system (KTCS-2) to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea, in which the ATS STM confirms normal conversion for conversion from ATS STM to Level 2. How to transition to Level 2; Level 2 to ATS STM conversion method to confirm normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM; An ATC STM to Level 2 conversion method that confirms normal conversion for the ATC STM to Level 2 conversion; and a Level 2 to ATC STM conversion method that confirms normal conversion for conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM; and when entering/exiting a domestic ATS/ATC section, the mutual levels of KTCS-2 and ATS/ATC STM are converted. , STM is activated or deactivated through the notice ballis that announces entry into the section and the boundary ballis that changes the section, and the MMI screen is displayed and confirmed according to the level change through MMI (0000), and the transition to the KTCS-2 section is performed. Check whether movement authority information is properly received when switching to the KTCS-2 section by setting up a connection with RBC (radio block center), which is an essential element for this purpose.

In the Level 2 conversion method in the ATS STM, except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode, train data is transmitted to RBC for data approval (RBC connection establishment), and although the RBC connection command is received, the train If it fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC, and the RBC connection command and detailed information (RBC ID number, Telephone number) for connection are provided through the predicted Balis group. Confirmed through MMI (passing the KTCS-2 warning ballis), the driver enters the Level 2 area (passing the KTCS-2 warning ballis) at a speed not exceeding the maximum speed of the level STM route (130 km/h). When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, it sends a position report to RBC, checks with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby, and RBC sends level 2 movement authority and track information to the onboard device before passing the level transition boundary. transmit, and if the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops due to no movement authority after the level is switched, and it is checked through MMI whether KTCS-2 enters surveillance mode, and how to switch ATS STM at Level 2 above. When a notice is received, the KTCS onboard equipment transmits a signal to the notice STM, so that the STM is ready to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary (KTCS-2 notice ballis passes), and the train enters a new area. In order to enter, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section (passing KTCS-2 boundary ballis and ST ballis), and the information includes movement authority and track information (movement authority, target speed). It is transmitted to the train or at the target speed at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority), and when the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle is The location must be reported, and after receiving the location report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train, checks through MMI whether the ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary, and enters the ATS section.

In the ATC STM, the Level 2 conversion method is to transmit train data to RBC for data approval (RBC connection setup), except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode, and although the RBC connection command is received, the train If it fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC, and the RBC connection command and details for connection (RBC ID number, Telephone number) are provided through the predicted Balis group ( passes the KTCS-2 warning ballis), passes the ATC activation check function deactivated ATS ground operator (DKAR), passes the ATC deactivated discontinuous information loop, passes the KTCS-2 boundary ballis, and the driver passes the maximum speed of the ATC STM route. Entering the level 2 area at a speed not exceeding The information must be received before the level transition boundary, and if the level transition is executed without being received, the train cannot move without movement authority after transitioning to level 2, so the train is stopped, enters the KTCS-2 section, and passes the level transition command Balis Group. The ATC STM transition method in Level 2 above is that when a notice is received, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the announced STM, and the STM is prepared to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary. (passing KTCS-2 advance ballis), in order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section (passing KTCS-2 boundary ballis and ST ballis), The information is transmitted when the movement authority and track information is transmitted to the train, or the target speed is transmitted at the level transition boundary (LOA; limit of movement authority), and the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area. In this case, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its location to RBC. After receiving the location report, RBC sends a session end command to the train. When the level transition boundary is passed, the designated STM is activated, passes through the ATC activation loop, and ATC is activated. Activation can be confirmed Activation Pass through the ATS ground station (KAR) and enter the ATC section.

1: Level 2 conversion module in ATS STM
2: ATS STM conversion module at Level 2
3: Level 2 conversion module in ATC STM
4: ATC STM conversion module at Level 2

Claims (8)

In the level conversion method that allows the Korean train control system to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea,
Confirming normal conversion from ATS STM to Level 2;
Confirming normal conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM;
Confirming normal transition from ATC STM to Level 2; and
Containing a step of confirming a normal conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM,
When entering/exiting a domestic ATS/ATC section, the mutual levels of KTCS-2 and ATS/ATC STM are switched, and STM is activated or deactivated through a notice ballis that announces entry into the section and a boundary ballis that changes the section.
Display and check the MMI screen according to level transition through MMI,
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method to check whether movement authority information is properly received when switching to the KTCS-2 section through connection settings with RBC, which is an essential element for switching to the KTCS-2 section. In claim 1,
Confirming normal conversion from the ATS STM to Level 2;
Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode, transmitting train data to RBC for data approval;
If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC;
Checking through MMI whether detailed information for connecting to the RBC connection command is provided through the preview ballis group;
The driver enters the Level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the level STM route;
When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, send a position report to RBC and check with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby;
The RBC must transmit level 2 movement authority and track information to the on-board device before passing the level transition boundary, and if the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops due to no movement authority after the level is switched;
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method including the step of checking through MMI whether KTCS-2 enters surveillance mode. In claim 1,
The step of confirming normal conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM;
Upon receiving the notice, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the predicted STM, preparing the STM to activate immediately when the expected head of the train passes the level transition boundary;
In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section;
The information is transmitted to the train as movement authority and track information, or transmitted at a target speed at a level transition boundary;
When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train;
Checking through MMI whether ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary;
ATS section entry stage;
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method including. In claim 1,
Confirming normal conversion from the ATC STM to Level 2;
Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the on-board device is in SL mode, transmitting train data to RBC for data approval;
If the RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is transmitted from Balis or RBC;
Details for connecting with the RBC connection command are available through the Notice Balis Group;
Deactivating ATC activation confirmation function Passing through ATS ground clearance;
Passing through the ATC deactivation discontinuous information loop;
KTCS-2 boundary ballis passage phase;
The driver enters the level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the ATC STM route;
When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, a position report is sent to the RBC and the active STM is placed on standby;
Level 2 movement authority and information about the track must be received before the level transition boundary, and if the level transition is executed without being received, the train is stopped because it cannot move without movement authority after switching to level 2;
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level change method including entering the KTCS-2 section and checking the MMI to determine whether the level change command passes through the ballis group. In claim 1,
Confirming normal conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM;
Upon receiving a notice, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the predicted STM to prepare the STM for activation immediately when the expected head of the train passes the level transition boundary;
In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section;
The information includes: movement authority and track information being transmitted to the train, or a target speed being transmitted at a level transition boundary;
When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC, and after receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train;
A designated STM is activated upon passing a level transition boundary;
Pass through the ATC activation loop and activate the ATC step;
Passing through an activated ATS grounder who can confirm ATC activation;
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion method including the step of entering the ATC section. In the level conversion device that allows the Korean train control system to interoperate with the existing train control system in use in Korea,
ATS STM to Level 2 transition module (1), which verifies a normal transition for the ATS STM to Level 2 transition;
A Level 2 to ATS STM conversion module (2) that confirms normal conversion from Level 2 to ATS STM;
ATC STM to Level 2 transition module (3), which verifies normal transition for ATC STM to Level 2 transition; and
It includes a Level 2 to ATC STM conversion module (4) that confirms normal conversion for the conversion from Level 2 to ATC STM,
When entering/exiting a domestic ATS/ATC section, the mutual levels of KTCS-2 and ATS/ATC STM are switched, and STM is activated or deactivated through a notice ballis that announces entry into the section and a boundary ballis that changes the section.
Display and check the MMI screen according to level transition through MMI,
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion device, characterized in that it checks whether movement authority information is properly received when switching to the KTCS-2 section through connection settings with RBC, which is an essential element for switching to the KTCS-2 section. . In claim 6,
The Level 2 conversion module in the ATS STM is,
Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, train data is transmitted to RBC for data acknowledgment;
If an RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC;
Check through MMI whether detailed information for connecting with the RBC connection command is provided through the preview ballis group,
The driver enters the Level 2 area at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed of the level STM route.
When the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, send a position report to RBC and check with MMI whether the active STM is set to Standby;
RBC transmits level 2 movement authority and track information to the on-board device before passing the level transition boundary. If the information is not received by the on-board device, the train stops due to no movement authority after the level is switched, and KTCS-2 Check through MMI whether it enters surveillance mode,
In Level 2, the ATS STM conversion module is,
Upon receiving a notice, the KTCS onboard equipment transmits a signal to the predicted STM, preparing the STM to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary.
In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section must have information about at least the first section of the ATS STM section.
The above information is transmitted to the train as movement authority and track information, or as target speed at the level transition boundary,
When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the on-board equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC. After receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train,
Checks through MMI whether ATS STM is activated when passing the level transition boundary.
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level conversion device characterized by entering the ATS section. In claim 6,
The Level 2 conversion module in the ATC STM is,
Except when a KTCS communication session is established and the onboard device is in SL mode, train data is transmitted to RBC for data acknowledgment;
If an RBC connection command is received but the train fails to enter the predicted RBC area, a disconnection command is sent from Balis or RBC;
Details for connecting with the RBC connection command are available through the Yego Balis Group,
Disable ATC activation confirmation function Pass through ATS ground clearance,
Passes through the ATC deactivation discontinuous information loop,
The KTCS-2 boundary ballis passes, the driver enters the level 2 area at a speed not exceeding the maximum speed of the ATC STM line, and when the expected train head passes the level transition boundary, a position report is sent to the RBC and the active STM is activated. Set to a standby state, level 2 movement authority and information about the track must be received before the level transition boundary. If level transition is executed without being received, the train will be stopped as it cannot move without movement authority after switching to level 2. Enter the KTCS-2 section and check the MMI to see if the level change command passes through the Balis group.
In Level 2, the ATC STM conversion module is,
Upon receiving a notice, the KTCS on-board equipment transmits a signal to the predicted STM, so that the STM is ready to activate immediately when the expected lead of the train passes the level transition boundary.
In order for a train to enter a new area, the level 2 section holds information about at least the first section of the ATC STM section.
The information includes movement authority and track information transmitted to the train, or target speed transmitted at the level transition boundary,
When the entire train passes the level transition boundary and the entire train leaves the level 2 area, the onboard equipment of the preceding vehicle must report its position to RBC. After receiving the position report, RBC sends a session termination command to the train.
KTCS-2 and ATC/ATS STM level switching device, which is characterized in that the designated STM is activated when passing the level switching boundary, passes through the ATC activation loop, activates ATC, allows confirmation of ATC activation, passes through the activated ATS grounder, and enters the ATC section. .