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What is the required vertical distance for installing the RFID reader antenna relative to the rail level?
What is the required vertical distance for installing the RFID reader antenna relative to the rail level?
350mm ± 50mm.
What is the maximum horizontal range of the RFID reader under field operating conditions?
What is the maximum horizontal range of the RFID reader under field operating conditions?
750mm.
How does the Onboard KAVACH calculate the location of the train between RFID tags?
How does the Onboard KAVACH calculate the location of the train between RFID tags?
It calculates based on the distance traveled from the last RFID tag through speed sensing arrangement.
What is the purpose of the LC gate tag and its requirement?
What is the purpose of the LC gate tag and its requirement?
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What happens when the Onboard KAVACH identifies one RFID tag among duplicated tags?
What happens when the Onboard KAVACH identifies one RFID tag among duplicated tags?
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What indication is displayed on the LP-OCIP if no information is received from any RFID tag?
What indication is displayed on the LP-OCIP if no information is received from any RFID tag?
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What role does the adjacent line tag play in the railway system?
What role does the adjacent line tag play in the railway system?
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What does the LP-OCIP (DMI) monitor related to the expected RFID tags?
What does the LP-OCIP (DMI) monitor related to the expected RFID tags?
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What is the function of the Adjustment/Junction Tag?
What is the function of the Adjustment/Junction Tag?
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What should occur when the Onboard KAVACH reads the Exit RFID tag?
What should occur when the Onboard KAVACH reads the Exit RFID tag?
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What is the minimum architecture configuration required for the Vital Computer?
What is the minimum architecture configuration required for the Vital Computer?
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To what Safety Integrity Level (SIL) must the functions of LP-OCIP (DMI) be verified and validated?
To what Safety Integrity Level (SIL) must the functions of LP-OCIP (DMI) be verified and validated?
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How does the Vital Computer synchronize time with other systems?
How does the Vital Computer synchronize time with other systems?
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What interface provisions are required for the Stationary KAVACH?
What interface provisions are required for the Stationary KAVACH?
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What is the purpose of the USB/Ethernet interface in the Vital Computer?
What is the purpose of the USB/Ethernet interface in the Vital Computer?
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What is the significance of the Video Display Unit (VDU) in relation to the KAVACH system?
What is the significance of the Video Display Unit (VDU) in relation to the KAVACH system?
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What is the role of the Onboard KAVACH in the case of a radio hole?
What is the role of the Onboard KAVACH in the case of a radio hole?
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How is the radio hole distance calculated by the Onboard KAVACH?
How is the radio hole distance calculated by the Onboard KAVACH?
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What are the typical requirements for the design of the Stationary KAVACH tower?
What are the typical requirements for the design of the Stationary KAVACH tower?
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What type of structures can the Purchaser railway choose for the KAVACH tower?
What type of structures can the Purchaser railway choose for the KAVACH tower?
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What height is typically recommended for the KAVACH tower?
What height is typically recommended for the KAVACH tower?
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What components make up the Onboard KAVACH unit?
What components make up the Onboard KAVACH unit?
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What must the Purchaser railway ensure prior to commencing tower construction?
What must the Purchaser railway ensure prior to commencing tower construction?
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What additional equipment can be interfaced with the Onboard KAVACH system?
What additional equipment can be interfaced with the Onboard KAVACH system?
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What factors are considered in determining movement authority type and MA for trains?
What factors are considered in determining movement authority type and MA for trains?
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How should the onboard KAVACH unit determine the direction of train movement?
How should the onboard KAVACH unit determine the direction of train movement?
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What happens if there is a malfunction in speed determination by pulse generators?
What happens if there is a malfunction in speed determination by pulse generators?
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Explain the significance of using at least two independent speed output channels per pulse generator.
Explain the significance of using at least two independent speed output channels per pulse generator.
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What does it mean for the movement direction to be set as undefined upon restart?
What does it mean for the movement direction to be set as undefined upon restart?
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What role does the KAVACH table of control play in signal aspects?
What role does the KAVACH table of control play in signal aspects?
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Why are directional type pulse generators essential for train speed sensing?
Why are directional type pulse generators essential for train speed sensing?
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Describe how the absolute location value determines the nominal or reverse direction of a train.
Describe how the absolute location value determines the nominal or reverse direction of a train.
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What is the purpose of the Authentication Query message sent by the KAVACH subsystem?
What is the purpose of the Authentication Query message sent by the KAVACH subsystem?
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How often does the KAVACH subsystem send an Authentication Query to the KMS?
How often does the KAVACH subsystem send an Authentication Query to the KMS?
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What action is taken if the first request for Authentication keys is unsuccessful?
What action is taken if the first request for Authentication keys is unsuccessful?
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What mechanism does the KMS use to authenticate requests from KAVACH subsystems?
What mechanism does the KMS use to authenticate requests from KAVACH subsystems?
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What information does KMS verify before transmitting Authentication Keys?
What information does KMS verify before transmitting Authentication Keys?
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What is the role of mobile numbers stored in the KMS database?
What is the role of mobile numbers stored in the KMS database?
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What type of communication technology do KAVACH systems use to connect to KMS?
What type of communication technology do KAVACH systems use to connect to KMS?
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What should be done to the Private Key certificate for LTE communication in KAVACH systems?
What should be done to the Private Key certificate for LTE communication in KAVACH systems?
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What is the maximum duration for which track circuits can remain occupied before the Stationary KAVACH unit logs the event?
What is the maximum duration for which track circuits can remain occupied before the Stationary KAVACH unit logs the event?
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How many directions must the Stationary KAVACH handle for train length assignment?
How many directions must the Stationary KAVACH handle for train length assignment?
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What frequency does the onboard KAVACH unit transmit its location to the Stationary KAVACH unit?
What frequency does the onboard KAVACH unit transmit its location to the Stationary KAVACH unit?
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What parameters does the onboard KAVACH log for train length calculation?
What parameters does the onboard KAVACH log for train length calculation?
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What information is communicated from the Stationary KAVACH to the time offset regarding track occupation?
What information is communicated from the Stationary KAVACH to the time offset regarding track occupation?
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What must the Track Condition function inform the loco pilot about?
What must the Track Condition function inform the loco pilot about?
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What two types of track condition profiles are mentioned for supervision?
What two types of track condition profiles are mentioned for supervision?
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What happens when LTE is available regarding the onboard KAVACH unit's transmissions?
What happens when LTE is available regarding the onboard KAVACH unit's transmissions?
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Study Notes
Document Title: System Requirement Specification of KAVACH (The Indian Railway ATP)
- Document version: 4.0, Amendment 3
- Effective date: 07.06.2024
- Document specifies the system requirements for KAVACH, the Indian Railway Automatic Train Protection System
- Issued by: Signal & Telecom Directorate, Research, Designs & Standards Organisation, Ministry of Railways, Manak Nagar, Lucknow – 226 011
- Annexure A is segregated into Annexure A1 (Mode Transitions and Conditions), Annexure A2 (Configurable parameters of Onboard KAVACH), and Annexure A3 (Configurable parameters of Stationary KAVACH)
- Annexure E2 (KAVACH LTE Interface Requirements) is changed from 'Future' to 'Optional'
- Corrections to 3.4.2.5, 3.4.2.6(a) and 3.4.2.9, 3.4.4 (c) & (d) are included
- Date and time format is changed to Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Stationary KAVACH authentication process flow is added
- SIL level for Track Identification Number is corrected to Non SIL
- Sentence corrections for conformity
- Clauses merged for conformity
- Clauses grouped for conformity
- Clauses made optional
Document Data Sheet
- Approved by RDSO
- Name: Shri Suresh Kumar, Designation: Principal Executive Director/S&T
- Abstract: This document covers System Requirements specification of Railway Automatic Train Protection System (KAVACH)
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