Air Brakes and Train Handling Rules - Alaska Railroad

68 EOT Telemetry Devices4. Connect the air hose to the brake pipe, and open the angle cockslowly.5. Press the TEST button to check that the EOT unit is operational(see Rule 68.2.3).Before removing the EOT, slowly close theangle cock and push the bleeder valve buttonon the glad-hand to bleed air pressure fromthe EOT hose.68.2.2 Setting the Correct EOT ID Code NumberOnce the EOT is installed properly, make sure its ID code numbermatches the ID code thumbwheel switch on the LCU. If you set anincorrect ID code, the LCU will reject all messages from the EOTand the EOT will not receive messages from the LCU. Also seeRule 68.3.3, LCU Code Selection/Input.68.2.3 Checking the Operation of the EOT UnitTo check the operation of the EOT:1. Press the TEST button on the EOT and:a. Make sure the EOT displays these functions:• Digital readout of the EOT software version number—VX.X• Battery charge units—C XXXNOTE: The number will be between 0 and 100 andrepresents the percent of battery charge used. A 100means that all battery charge has been used.• Brake pipe air pressure—P XXXNOTE: The pressure gauge has a range of 0 to125 psi.• A blank at the end of the test cycle.June 1, 1996 ARRC Air Brakes and Train Handling Manual 68-3