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INDEPENDENT BRAKE [33 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- run away
1, record 1, English, run%20away
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The train] began to run away when the retarding brake force from the locomotives’ independent brakes was reduced to a level that, combined with the force of the hand brakes, was insufficient to hold the train on [such a] grade. 2, record 1, English, - run%20away
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- partir à la dérive
1, record 1, French, partir%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9rive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le [train] a commencé à partir à la dérive lorsque l'effort de freinage des freins indépendants de locomotive a baissé jusqu'au point où, même jumelé à l'effort de freinage des freins à main, il n'était plus suffisant pour retenir le train sur une [telle] pente [...] 2, record 1, French, - partir%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9rive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- retarding brake force
1, record 2, English, retarding%20brake%20force
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- retarding force 2, record 2, English, retarding%20force
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the independent air brake is applied, all of the wheels on a locomotive generate approximately the same retarding brake force. 3, record 2, English, - retarding%20brake%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effort décélérateur de freinage
1, record 2, French, effort%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20de%20freinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effort décélerateur 2, record 2, French, effort%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9lerateur
correct, masculine noun
- effort retardateur 3, record 2, French, effort%20retardateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la réaction tangentielle du rail sur une roue motrice d'un véhicule est dirigée dans le sens de la marche de celui-ci, inversement, la réaction du rail sur une roue freinée est dirigée dans le sens opposé à celui du mouvement. Cette force est l'effort retardateur produit par l'action du frein sur la roue. 3, record 2, French, - effort%20d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9rateur%20de%20freinage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- independent brake
1, record 3, English, independent%20brake
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- straight air brake 2, record 3, English, straight%20air%20brake
officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
independent brake; straight air brake : terms officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 3, English, - independent%20brake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frein indépendant
1, record 3, French, frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- frein direct 2, record 3, French, frein%20direct
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- frein à air direct 3, record 3, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20air%20direct
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frein direct; frein à air direct : termes uniformisés par CP Rail. 4, record 3, French, - frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Railroad Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- locomotive event recorder
1, record 4, English, locomotive%20event%20recorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LER 2, record 4, English, LER
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- event recorder 3, record 4, English, event%20recorder
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Locomotive event recorders are installed to record the following data : a) speed, b) distance, c) time, d) direction, e) brake pipe pressure, f) independent brake pressure, g) throttle position, h) dynamic brake, i) horn and bell, j) Reset Safety Control function, k) PC switch, l) various mechanical and electrical functions. 4, record 4, English, - locomotive%20event%20recorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- consignateur d'événements de locomotive
1, record 4, French, consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20locomotive
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CEL 2, record 4, French, CEL
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- consignateur d'événements 3, record 4, French, consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le consignateur d'événements est installé pour enregistrer l'information suivante : a) vitesse, b) distance, c) heure, d) direction, e) pression dans la conduite générale, f) pression dans la canalisation du frein direct, g) position du manipulateur, h) frein rhéostatique, i) sifflet et cloche, j) réarmement des dispositifs de sécurité, k) interrupteur PC, l) diverses fonctions mécaniques et électriques. 4, record 4, French, - consignateur%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements%20de%20locomotive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- independent brake valve
1, record 5, English, independent%20brake%20valve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This independent brake valve handle provides independent control of the locomotive braking effort irrespective of train braking effort. The valve is self-lopping and will hold the brake applied at a specific level. 2, record 5, English, - independent%20brake%20valve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- robinet de frein indépendant
1, record 5, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- robinet de frein direct 2, record 5, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet de frein permettant d'agir sur les freins d'une locomotive (ou des locomotives d'une unité multiple) indépendamment des freins du reste du train. 3, record 5, French, - robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-06-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- self-lapping 1, record 6, English, self%2Dlapping
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are basically two kinds of independent brake valves 2-self-lapping-designed to automatically lap whenever the manual movement of the handle is stopped within the application zone. 1, record 6, English, - self%2Dlapping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mise au neutre automatique
1, record 6, French, mise%20au%20neutre%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-05-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- non self-lapping 1, record 7, English, non%20self%2Dlapping
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are basically two kinds of independent brake valves. 1-Non self-lapping-has a LAP position on the quadrant and requires a manually operated movement to LAP. 1, record 7, English, - non%20self%2Dlapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mise au neutre manuelle
1, record 7, French, mise%20au%20neutre%20manuelle
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bail-off feature
1, record 8, English, bail%2Doff%20feature
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bail-off 2, record 8, English, bail%2Doff
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] device that can be activated before, during or after an automatic application by depressing the independent brake valve handle in any position, thereby preventing or nullifying an application of the automatic brakes on the locomotive. 2, record 8, English, - bail%2Doff%20feature
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'affranchissement
1, record 8, French, dispositif%20d%27affranchissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qu'on peut actionner avant, pendant ou après la commande d'un serrage du frein automatique et dans n'importe quelle position de la poignée du robinet de frein indépendant, ce qui empêche ou annule un serrage du frein automatique sur la locomotive. 2, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27affranchissement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- holding brake 1, record 9, English, holding%20brake
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake that automatically prevents motion when power is off. 1, record 9, English, - holding%20brake
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each independent hoisting unit of a crane shall be equipped with at least one self-setting brake, hereafter referred to as holding brake, applied directly to the motor shaft or some part of the gear train. 1, record 9, English, - holding%20brake
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Levage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frein d'arrêt
1, record 9, French, frein%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein servant à maintenir l'appareil à l'arrêt, c'est-à-dire équilibrer le mouvement exercé par la charge s'il s'agit du mouvement de levage ou arrêter le mouvement après un certain temps ou un certain trajet s'il s'agit d'un mouvement horizontal. 1, record 9, French, - frein%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le frein d'arrêt n'entre en action qu'au moment où le courant est supprimé au moteur. 1, record 9, French, - frein%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-05-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CF 18 Landing Gear and Brake System Overview... The aircraft is equipped with an emergency brake system, which uses normal system brakes, with independent hydraulic lines providing emergency hydraulic pressure to the brake valves. This system is activated by pulling the dual function emergency/parking brake handle straight out to the detent. 2, record 10, English, - handle
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Emergency-parking brake handle. 3, record 10, English, - handle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tirette
1, record 10, French, tirette
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de freinage. 1, record 10, French, - tirette
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Tirette freins secours-parking. 1, record 10, French, - tirette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-10-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- emergency brake
1, record 11, English, emergency%20brake
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A braking system which is independent of the main hydraulic system. It can be used to slow or stop the vehicle if the primary brakes fail, or to hold the vehicle stationary though the brake pedal is not depressed. It usually consists of a foot pedal or hand lever that actuates either front or rear brakes mechanically through a series of cables and linkages. 2, record 11, English, - emergency%20brake
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- frein de détresse
1, record 11, French, frein%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-10-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- MU-2A valve 1, record 12, English, MU%2D2A%20valve
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of the MU-2A valve is to "cut-out" or "cut-in" the function of the independent brake valve and condition the 26L air brake system to work with other types of air brake systems in the same locomotive consist. 2, record 12, English, - MU%2D2A%20valve
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- robinet MU-2A
1, record 12, French, robinet%20MU%2D2A
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif du frein 26-L servant à mettre en service ou hors service le frein indépendant selon la position de la locomotive dans le groupe. 2, record 12, French, - robinet%20MU%2D2A
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-07-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- self-lapping independent brake valve 1, record 13, English, self%2Dlapping%20independent%20brake%20valve
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- robinet de frein indépendant manométrique
1, record 13, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20manom%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- actuating valve 1, record 14, English, actuating%20valve
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the independent brake valve handle is moved to the right, this valve opens to fill the actuating line with air from the main reservoir and so provides independent release of an automatic application and activates the independent quick release valve. 1, record 14, English, - actuating%20valve
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This valve and the exhaust valve are the only ones that are controlled by the independent brake valve handle. 1, record 14, English, - actuating%20valve
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- valve de commande d'affranchissement
1, record 14, French, valve%20de%20commande%20d%27affranchissement
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque la poignée du robinet de frein indépendant est déplacée vers la droite pour commander l'affranchissement, cette valve s'ouvre pour alimenter la conduite d'affranchissement en air provenant du réservoir principal et met en action la valve d'exécution d'affranchissement. 1, record 14, French, - valve%20de%20commande%20d%27affranchissement
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette valve et la valve d'échappement sont les seules commandées par la poignée du robinet de frein indépendant. 1, record 14, French, - valve%20de%20commande%20d%27affranchissement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- control line double check valve 1, record 15, English, control%20line%20double%20check%20valve
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that isolates the independent brake valve(or independent application and release pipe) from the control valve service portion while allowing air from either source to enter the control port of the J relay valve. 1, record 15, English, - control%20line%20double%20check%20valve
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- double valve de conduite de commande
1, record 15, French, double%20valve%20de%20conduite%20de%20commande
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve d'arrêt qui isole le robinet de frein indépendant (ou la conduite de commande du frein indépendant) du distributeur 26-F, tout en permettant à chacun d'eux d'actionner la valve-relais de type J. 1, record 15, French, - double%20valve%20de%20conduite%20de%20commande
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- dynamic interlock double check valve 1, record 16, English, dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On units equipped with dynamic braking, valve that isolates the dynamic brake interlock from the bail-off feature of the independent brake valve while still allowing air from either source to flow to the quick release portion and release the locomotive air brake. 1, record 16, English, - dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
26LU, LUM. 1, record 16, English, - dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- double valve de priorité de frein rhéostatique
1, record 16, French, double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les locomotives équipées du frein rhéostatique, valve d'arrêt qui isole l'électrovalve de priorité du frein rhéostatique par rapport au circuit d'affranchissement contenu dans le robinet de frein indépendant, tout en permettant à chacun de ces appareils d'actionner la valve d'exécution d'affranchissement pour provoquer le desserrage des freins de la locomotive. 1, record 16, French, - double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
26LU, LUM. 1, record 16, French, - double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- MU-2-A valve 1, record 17, English, MU%2D2%2DA%20valve
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that cuts the independent brake valve in or out. It can have either two or three positions :. lead or dead. trail 24-26 or. lead or dead. trail 24-26. trail 6. 1, record 17, English, - MU%2D2%2DA%20valve
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- robinet MU-2-A
1, record 17, French, robinet%20MU%2D2%2DA
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet qui isole ou met en service le robinet de frein indépendant. Il peut avoir deux ou trois positions : . menante ou wagon . menée 24-26 ou . menante ou wagon . menée 24-26 . menée 6. 1, record 17, French, - robinet%20MU%2D2%2DA
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- independent pressure adjustment 1, record 18, English, independent%20pressure%20adjustment
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device that establishes the maximum pressure at which the independent brake valve can be applied. This adjustment must be made in the shops and not by the locomotive engineer. 1, record 18, English, - independent%20pressure%20adjustment
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- régleur de pression maximale de frein indépendant
1, record 18, French, r%C3%A9gleur%20de%20pression%20maximale%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui permet de régler la pression maximale de serrage pouvant être commandée par le robinet de frein indépendant; ce réglage est effectué en atelier, non par le personnel de conduite. 1, record 18, French, - r%C3%A9gleur%20de%20pression%20maximale%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- SA-26 independent brake valve 1, record 19, English, SA%2D26%20independent%20brake%20valve
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- robinet de frein indépendant SA-26
1, record 19, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20SA%2D26
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- independent quick release valve 1, record 20, English, independent%20quick%20release%20valve
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that releases the locomotive brakes in response to depressing the independent brake valve handle(bail-off feature) or energizing the dynamic brake interlock. 1, record 20, English, - independent%20quick%20release%20valve
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- valve d'exécution d'affranchissement
1, record 20, French, valve%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution%20d%27affranchissement
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve qui empêche ou annule un serrage du frein automatique sur la locomotive lorsque le dispositif d'affranchissement ou le frein rhéostatique est mis en action. 1, record 20, French, - valve%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution%20d%27affranchissement
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- emergency valve 1, record 21, English, emergency%20valve
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that functions during full independent brake application to vent the controlled emergency pipe connected to the controlled emergency portion located in the D-24 control valve and therefore nullify the controlled emergency feature. 1, record 21, English, - emergency%20valve
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The controlled emergency portion is not used at CN. 1, record 21, English, - emergency%20valve
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- valve de neutralisation
1, record 21, French, valve%20de%20neutralisation
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve qui vide la conduite reliée au module ralentisseur de serrage d'urgence situé dans le distributeur D-24 lorsque le robinet de frein indépendant est en position de serrage à fond, ce qui neutralise le module en question. 1, record 21, French, - valve%20de%20neutralisation
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le module ralentisseur de serrage d'urgence n'est pas employé au CN. 1, record 21, French, - valve%20de%20neutralisation
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- independent application and release portion with dynamic interlock magnet valve 1, record 22, English, independent%20application%20and%20release%20portion%20with%20dynamic%20interlock%20magnet%20valve
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion that provides independent locomotive brake application and release as controlled by the independent brake valve and interlocked automatic and independent brake operation. 1, record 22, English, - independent%20application%20and%20release%20portion%20with%20dynamic%20interlock%20magnet%20valve
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dynamic interlock magnet valve is located between the independent application and release portion and the pipe bracket. 1, record 22, English, - independent%20application%20and%20release%20portion%20with%20dynamic%20interlock%20magnet%20valve
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- module de commande de frein indépendant avec électrovalve de priorité de frein rhéostatique
1, record 22, French, module%20de%20commande%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20avec%20%C3%A9lectrovalve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Module qui permet aux freins de la locomotive de réagir à la commande du robinet de frein indépendant et du robinet de mécanicien. 1, record 22, French, - module%20de%20commande%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20avec%20%C3%A9lectrovalve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'électrovalve de priorité de frein rhéostatique est située entre le module de commande de frein indépendant et le bloc de couplage de tuyauterie. 1, record 22, French, - module%20de%20commande%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20avec%20%C3%A9lectrovalve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- S-40-F independent brake valve 1, record 23, English, S%2D40%2DF%20independent%20brake%20valve
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- robinet de frein indépendant S-40-F
1, record 23, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20S%2D40%2DF
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- service application portion 1, record 24, English, service%20application%20portion
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion that functions during a penalty application(overspeed, foot valve or reset safety control application). It does not operate in response to automatic or independent brake applications. 1, record 24, English, - service%20application%20portion
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- module de freinage de contrôle
1, record 24, French, module%20de%20freinage%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Module qui intervient lors d'un freinage de contrôle (dispositifs de survitesse, de veille automatique ou de vigilance), jamais lors d'un serrage commandé par le robinet de mécanicien ou de frein indépendant. 1, record 24, French, - module%20de%20freinage%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1993-06-21
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- K-2-A Rotair valve 1, record 25, English, K%2D2%2DA%20Rotair%20valve
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve used to cut the independent brake valve in or out. 1, record 25, English, - K%2D2%2DA%20Rotair%20valve
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- robinet Rotair K-2-A
1, record 25, French, robinet%20Rotair%20K%2D2%2DA
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet qui isole ou met en service le robinet de frein indépendant. 1, record 25, French, - robinet%20Rotair%20K%2D2%2DA
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1993-06-04
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- application valve
1, record 26, English, application%20valve
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve that allows air from the main reservoir to enter the brake cylinders and maintains pressure in them equal to that of the equalizing portion's control line. The control air can come from three sources : the independent brake, the equalizing portion and the brake cylinder equalizing pipe from another unit. 2, record 26, English, - application%20valve
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- soupape de serrage
1, record 26, French, soupape%20de%20serrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve qui admet l'air comprimé provenant des réservoirs principaux dans les cylindres de frein et qui y maintient une pression égale à celle régnant dans la conduite de commande du module d'égalisation; elle reçoit son air de commande de trois sources : robinet de frein indépendant, module d'égalisation et conduite d'égalisation des cylindres de frein si la locomotive est menée. 2, record 26, French, - soupape%20de%20serrage
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soupape de serrage (sécurité) 3, record 26, French, - soupape%20de%20serrage
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1993-05-19
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- K-3 Rotair valve 1, record 27, English, K%2D3%20Rotair%20valve
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve found on units that can multiple. These units do not have a brake pipe cut-out cock; instead they have a 3-position K-3 Rotair valve that can cut both the automatic and independent brake valves in or out. 1, record 27, English, - K%2D3%20Rotair%20valve
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Positions: . lead . trail . dead 1, record 27, English, - K%2D3%20Rotair%20valve
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- robinet Rotair K-3
1, record 27, French, robinet%20Rotair%20K%2D3
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet qui se trouve sur les locomotives couplables. Celles-ci n'ont pas de robinet d'isolement de la conduite générale, mais un robinet Rotair K-3 à 3 positions qui permet d'isoler au besoin tant le robinet de mécanicien que le robinet de frein indépendant. 1, record 27, French, - robinet%20Rotair%20K%2D3
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Positions : . menante . menée . wagon 1, record 27, French, - robinet%20Rotair%20K%2D3
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1993-05-19
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- SA-6 independent brake valve 1, record 28, English, SA%2D6%20independent%20brake%20valve
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- robinet de frein indépendant SA-6
1, record 28, French, robinet%20de%20frein%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20SA%2D6
masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1992-08-13
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- bail-off of independent brake valve 1, record 29, English, bail%2Doff%20of%20independent%20brake%20valve
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- poignée du robinet indépendant de mécanicien
1, record 29, French, poign%C3%A9e%20du%20robinet%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20de%20m%C3%A9canicien
feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LGTF, 7772, 9217; Vocab 24; LODI, p. 94; BAAB, p. 218. 1, record 29, French, - poign%C3%A9e%20du%20robinet%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20de%20m%C3%A9canicien
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- independent and automatic brake valves 1, record 30, English, independent%20and%20automatic%20brake%20valves
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
- automatic and independent brake valves 1, record 30, English, automatic%20and%20independent%20brake%20%20valves
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- robinets et freins automatique et direct
1, record 30, French, robinets%20et%20freins%20automatique%20et%20direct
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 1, record 30, French, - robinets%20et%20freins%20automatique%20et%20direct
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(IGE-matériel roulant). 1, record 30, French, - robinets%20et%20freins%20automatique%20et%20direct
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- independent hand brake 1, record 31, English, independent%20hand%20brake
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- frein à main indépendant 1, record 31, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20main%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Earthmoving
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- independent emergency brake 1, record 32, English, independent%20emergency%20brake
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Terrassement
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- frein de secours indépendant 1, record 32, French, frein%20de%20secours%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- hand lever 1, record 33, English, hand%20lever
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) most vehicles have two independent brake systems-a service brake operated by a foot pedal and a parking or emergency brake operated by a hand or foot lever. 1, record 33, English, - hand%20lever
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- levier à main 1, record 33, French, levier%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le freinage comporte deux dispositifs, un principal actionné par une pédale (...) et un freinage auxiliaire actionné par un --. 1, record 33, French, - levier%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
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