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SIG-00-22-02 JUNE 2022 (Revised September 2022)
Version: B.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. ii
TRANSLATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... ii
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. ii
SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS ....................................................................................................... ii
FCC RULES COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................... ii
DOCUMENT HISTORY .......................................................................................................................... iii
NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS ............................................................................................. xxvii
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... xxviii
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ xxix
1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 System Configuration .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Standard Features .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2.1 GCE Case Configuration ................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 GCE Operational Parameters .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Frequencies Available for Use with PSO Module ................................................................. 1-5
1.5 System Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6 Ordering Information ......................................................................................................... 1-10
2 GENERAL GCE APPLICATION INFORMATION ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Maximum Operating Distances and Frequency Groupings ............................................. 2-1
2.1.1.1 PSO Module Standard Frequency Data ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1.2 PSO Module Alternate I (Harmon AFTAC II) Frequency Data .................................... 2-2
2.1.1.3 PSO Module Alternate II (US&S AFO) Frequency Data ............................................. 2-4
2.1.2 AFO Frequency and 3000/4000 Family GCP Frequency Compatibility............................ 2-5
2.1.2.1 PSO Module Standard Frequency Compatibility ........................................................ 2-5
2.1.2.2 Harmon AFTAC II Unit .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.1.2.3 Union Switch and Signal AFO Unit ............................................................................ 2-7
2.1.3 0.2-Ohm Shunting Sensitivity and No Impendence Bonds .............................................. 2-8
2.1.4 Impedance Bonds in Electrified Territory ........................................................................ 2-8
2.1.5 0.2-Ohm and 0.06-Ohm Shunting Sensitivity with Impendence Bonds ............................ 2-8
2.2 Frequency Usage and Compatibility Guidelines Warning ..................................................... 2-9
2.2.1 Non-Electrified Track ...................................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.2 Electrified Track ............................................................................................................. 2-9
2.2.3 Frequency Selection .................................................................................................... 2-10