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5. Provision of Stand bye inverter for FPM in HHP locos

During Y6 schedule of loco no – 70164/WDG4/Single cab, is fitted with
standby inverter for FPM. The stand by inverter provided is of Alco
FPM of make M/s Signotron. In case the FPM of the loco fails, the
standby inverter can be used and work the loco further, thus enroute
failure can be avoided.

Stand by Inverter (ALCO FPM) and Rotary switch is placed near Lube
Oil filter drum. Loco is checked in 8 notch Load, with stand by
th
inverter in working condition and performance is good. Loco sent to
traffic for shunting purpose on 16-08-2021 and working satisfactorily till
date.

FPM Stand-by
switch

FPM Stand-by
inverter

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