शिव की जटाओं से बहती है शिव गंगा - Divyanshu

The main features of IRAB-I brake system as fitted on these locos are

ELF – lapping type independent brakes on the loco i.e., the air brakes on loco can be Applied and released in steps by applying brake pressure between 2.5 to 5kg/cm2 in the brake cylinder.
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of air braked passengers/freight trailing stock and at the same time.
Proportionate air brake application on loco through distributor valve.
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Dynamic brake interlocks to prevent simultaneous application of automatic air brakes and dynamic brakes on loco.
Multiple unit operation with loco fitted with similar type of brake system or with Locos fitted with 28 LA – V – 1 Brake system for hauling air braked trailing stock.
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Loco Proportionate brakes can be released by pressing the loco brake release switch, keeping the train brakes applied.
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Provision for the driver to apply independent brakes on leading loco in case of Parting between locos in MU operation due to failure of coupling.
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Provision for the freight/passenger change over cock to regulate loco air brake application and release timings depending on the type of stock being operated by loco.
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Automatic power cut off during emergency brake application.
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Visual indication in drivers cab through air flow indicating device during parting between locus and during train parting, alarm chain pulling, or guards emergency brake valve operation while hauling air braked.