Many factors determine the type of electrical conductor used to connect components. Product classification product type air coaxial cable. Part numbers that are listed with the appropriate m39012 number are military grade connectors produced in accordance with and actively qualified to the military specification milc39012. Reproduction of new nec informational note figure 100. Scotthughes 15february2005 massachusetts institute of technology department of physics 8. Conductor certification regulations 49 cfr part 242 conductor certification. Territorial qualification and joint operations the employing railroad shall not permit or require a person to serve as a conductor unless the railroad determines the person is certified as a conductor and possesses the. Conductor assistant the aar petition requests that 242. Appendix d to part 242 medical standards guidelines. The product disclosure is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Aluminium cable acsr astm b aluminium conductor steel reinforced application acsr conductor consists of a solid or stranded steel core surrounded by strands of aluminium. Appendix d to part 242 medical standards guidelines 1.
Federal railroad administration presentation joint state safety oversight sso and rail transit agency rta workshop. Appendix b to part 242procedures for submission and approval of conductor certification programs. When any person including, but not limited to, each railroad, railroad officer, supervisor, and employee violates any requirement of a program which complies with the requirements of this section, that person shall be considered to have violated the requirements of this section. R ul type tctcer xhhxhhw2 and cul cic 600 volt power.
Communication was moved to the left side and some items shifted vertically to match normal code protocol. A few values appear at first to have been increased, but closer inspection shows that footnotes still allow the original values. Fras rule for certification of conductors, as required by the rail safety improvement act of 2008, was issued to ensure that only those persons who meet minimum federal safety standards serve as conductors, to reduce the rate and number of accidents and incidents. The higher strength acsr conductors are used for river. Regulatory information is for guidance purposes only. Part 242 qualification and certification of conductors subtitle b other regulations relating to transportation continued chapter ii. If you are authorized by nj transit to perform the duties of conductor as of january 1, 2012, you are automatically qualified grandfathered. A complete set of online tutorials that can be referenced through system access staffed helpdesk to get rapid response to specific issues or questions. Training persons previously certified the second section of the request must contain information concerning the railroads program for training previously certified conductors. Bletutu commented that the conductor certification rules should be consistent with the potential medical standards that are being considered by fra. Product classification product type coaxial wireless cable product brand heliax product series ldf550a general specifications flexibility standard jacket color black performance note values typical, guaranteed within 5% values typical, unless otherwise stated dimensions diameter over dielectric 23. Appendix c to part 242procedures for obtaining and evaluating motor vehicle driving record data. Conductors conductor sizexxy weight permetre standard part coilsize no.
Nothing in the proposed part 242 should be read as fras endorsement of any particular crew consist arrangement. Article 242 overvoltage protection provides the general, installation, and connection. Kit includes upper termination, lower termination, heat shrink tubing, bonding braid, electrical tape, hex key wrench, loctite 242 threadlocker, insulated copper conductor, upper termination instruction sheet and isodc system instruction manual. Center conductor cable affixment crimp or solder engagement force. Rku 19242 product description m23 power singleended cordset. As part of the analysis, common themes relating to conductor training across the industry were. An equipment grounding conductor or equipmentbonding jumper is connected to an equipment grounding termination of the snap switch. Appendix a to part 242 reserved appendix b to part 242 procedures for submission and approval of conductor certification programs.
Other factors that can determine the choice of a conductor are the weight, the cost, and the environment where the conductor will be used. Part numbers that are listed with the appropriate m39012 number are military grade connectors produced in accordance. Part 242qualification and certification of conductors consensus. Fra part 242 conductor pilot flow chart main track mt has nthe conductor ever been qualified on the territory. This part does not restrict a railroad from adopting and enforcing additional or more stringent requirements consistent with this part. Department of transportation federal railroad administration. Human factors in railroad operations cognitive and. Any conductor in tc rated cables may be permanently reidentified during installation as the equipment grounding conductor in accordance with. If practicable, the conductor shall be assisted by a certified conductor who is territorially qualified, or if not. Inner conductor material copperclad aluminum wire outer conductor material corrugated copper mechanical specifications. Sheet 3 to order a color other than black, change the last digit of the catalog number as follows. Any conductor in tc rated cables may be permanently reidentified during installation as the equipment grounding conductor in accordance with section 250. Railroad efficiency testing for part 240, part 242.
Request for relief in fra emergency docket fra2020. A complete set of online tutorials that can be referenced through system access staffed help. Four new articles have been proposed for the 2020 nec article 242 overvoltage protection cmp10 this new proposed article provides the general, installation, and connection requirements for overvoltage protection and overvoltage protective devices. Dulhunty power page m11 strands wire diameter mm overall diameter approx mm. Some of these factors are the physical size of the conductor, its composition, and its electrical characteristics. Nj transit will issue a certificate to each conductor by september 1, 2012. Secondly, this question is no longer applicable since cfr part 242 was introduced in 2012 as amtrak engineers arent dual certified. It is fras expectation that where possible and appropriate, part 242 will be consistent with any potential medical standards rulemaking. Part conductor wire conductor insulation insulation ground jacket jacket.
Part 2 of the conductor sizing tutorial based on cec rule 4004 this video is intended for educational purposes only. The significant differences between gi part 58 aerial work platforms and 29 c. The rule part 242qualification and certification of. Fra part 242 conductor call an assistant pilot flow chart. Appendix b to part 242procedures for submission and approval of conductor certification. Title 49 transportation part 240 qualification and certification of locomotive engineers. Part 242qualification and certification of conductors subpart d. Clarifies locomotive engineer certification requirements part 240 and aligns them with conductor certification requirements part 242 to make. The regulations can be found under 49 code of federal regulations part 242. Appendix b to part 242 procedures for submission and approval of conductor certification programs. For prohibition on tampering with safety devices related to signal system, and blue signal. Appendix c to part 242 procedures for obtaining and evaluating motor vehicle driving record data. It is fras intent that this proposed conductor certification regulation, including section 242.
Fras rule for certification of conductors, as required by the rail safety improvement act of 2008, was issued to ensure that only those persons who meet minimum federal safety standards serve as conductors, to reduce the rate and number of accidents and incidents, and to improve railroad safety. As proposed, anyone working as a conductor on a class i or class ii railroad as of january 1, 2012 will automatically be certified as is and will receive a certificate. Conductor certification 49 cfr part 242, docket no. Part 242 qualification and certification of conductors subpart d. White 2 orange 5 red 3 blue 6 green 4 yellow 7 example. Part 242qualification and certification of conductors subpart d territorial qualification and joint operations the employing railroad shall not permit or require a person to serve as a conductor unless the railroad determines the person is certified as a conductor and possesses the necessary main. If prac subtitle b chapter ii part 242 electronic code of federal regulations ecfr. Fra nprm aligns engineer, conductor certification railway age. Gi part 58 aerial work platforms compared with 29 c. Request for relief in fra emergency docket fra20200002. Click the following link or enter part number in search on website to obtain additional part information including price, inventory and certifications. Summary of major changes in the 2017 nesc rules and tables. Title 49 part 242 title 49 subtitle b chapter ii part 242 electronic code of federal regulations ecfr.
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