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2.6.1. Background ......................................................................................................................................... 60
2.6.2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 60
2.6.3. The Parts of the Brake Control Panel .................................................................................................. 60
2.6.4. Set-up .................................................................................................................................................. 63
2.6.5. Set-up Complete ................................................................................................................................. 63
2.6.6. Release ................................................................................................................................................ 64
2.6.7. Running ............................................................................................................................................... 65
2.6.8. Application .......................................................................................................................................... 66
2.6.9. Maintaining a Constant Brake ............................................................................................................. 67
2.6.10. Partial or Full Release ........................................................................................................................ 67
2.6.11. Electro-Pneumatic Assistance ........................................................................................................... 68
2.7. AIR BRAKES ................................................................................................................................................. 69
2.7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 69
2.7.3. Operation on Each Vehicle .................................................................................................................. 69
2.7.2. Basics ................................................................................................................................................... 69
2.7.3. The Principal Parts of the Air Brake System ........................................................................................ 70
2.7.4 Operation On Each Vehicle .................................................................................................................. 74
2.8. ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC BRAKES .................................................................................... 80
2.8.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 80
2.8.2. ECP Brakes - Background ..................................................................................................................... 80
2.8.3. Power Sources ..................................................................................................................................... 81
2.8.4. Manufacturers Systems ...................................................................................................................... 81
2.8.5. Benefits ............................................................................................................................................... 82
2.8.6. Developments ..................................................................................................................................... 82
2.8.7. ECP Record .......................................................................................................................................... 83
2.9. ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC BRAKES ................................................................................................................... 84
2.9.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 84
2.9.2. Background ......................................................................................................................................... 84
2.9.3. Principles of the E-P Brake .................................................................................................................. 84
2.9.4. A Simple E-P Brake System .................................................................................................................. 85