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TRAFFIC CONTROL TELEPHONE SYSTEMS Circuit - Sam Hallas

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Page 4<br />

PART 1<br />

KEY SENDING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION<br />

GENERAL<br />

Selection of the required way station is obtained by a coded train of impulses,<br />

normally comprising three groups. The sum of the impulses in the three groups is the<br />

same for all codes, and the receiving apparatus is designed to respond only to the<br />

correct total, so that lost or additional impulses (due to external interference) cannot<br />

cause wrong calls. The constant total feature ensures that line interference cannot<br />

establish a wrong call but would make that call ineffective.<br />

The presence or absence in the Controller's receiver of "ring back" tone, generated<br />

by the way station bell, immediately advises him of either the completion or<br />

failure of the call.<br />

Selector Key No. 4001-A<br />

The function of the selector key is to control the operation of the battery and<br />

battery reversing relays which switch the line battery and transmit the appropriate<br />

sequence of current impulses to the line. The 4001-A Selector Key is fully described<br />

in Part 2, and this should be read in conjunction with the circuit description on page<br />

8.<br />

Battery Relay 4664-DA<br />

This relay designated BR, applies the line battery to the line before impulsing<br />

commences and switches off after the end of the ringing period. The operation of BR<br />

is controlled by the selector key.<br />

Battery Reversing Relay 4664-MX<br />

This relay, designated SR, reproduces the impulses originated by the selector<br />

key, reversing the polarity of the line with each impulse. A train of impulses therefore<br />

consists of a succession of pulses of alternating polarity.<br />

The adjustment figures for the 4664-MX Relay are given at the end of Part 8,<br />

and attention is drawn to the two notes relating to any adjustments made to this relay.<br />

It is important that the impulses due to line battery reversals sent out by SR to<br />

line should be of equal duration. The impulse ratio can be determined quite closely by<br />

observation, but more accurately by use of a centre zero voltmeter or a centre zero<br />

milliammeter with a resistance in series to limit the current. The meter should be<br />

connected directly across the line terminals and an uninterrupted train of impulses,<br />

such as the General Call code should be transmitted. If the impulse ratio is correct the

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