CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY – 6 TYPES

1. General Function

The control panel is the nerve center of an electrical control system in a locomotive. It consists of various switches, buttons, indicators, and displays that allow operators to monitor and control different aspects of the train’s operation.

Control Panel Assembly

2. Auxiliary Circuit Cubicles (HB1 & HB2)

Auxiliary Circuit Cable 1 (HB1) and Auxiliary Circuit Cubicle 2 (HB2) for Three Phase Locomotive are panels of contactors, switches, circuit breakers, etc. It controls the input to several auxiliary assemblies of the locomotive like machine room blower, compressors, crew fan cab heater, etc.

HB1 and HB2 Panels

3. Control Cubicles (SB1 & SB2)

Control Cubicle 1 (SB1) and Control Cubicle 2 (SB2) for Three Phase Locomotive are panels to provide the interface to locomotive devices like pantograph, traction converter, auxiliary converter, pneumatic panel etc. as well as to the control electronics.

SB1 and SB2 Panels