EP2802502B1 - Method and actuating device for actuating a track-switch position and orientation signaling system assigned to a switch - Google Patents

Method and actuating device for actuating a track-switch position and orientation signaling system assigned to a switch Download PDF

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EP2802502B1
EP2802502B1 EP12815659.3A EP12815659A EP2802502B1 EP 2802502 B1 EP2802502 B1 EP 2802502B1 EP 12815659 A EP12815659 A EP 12815659A EP 2802502 B1 EP2802502 B1 EP 2802502B1
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Kai Holger Aust
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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  • the present invention relates to a method for driving a switch assigned to a switch and order detector.
  • Switch position and order detectors are usually used in conjunction with electrically localized switches to signal the point location and the order state of the respective switch.
  • a switch position and order detector for a simple switch typically consists of three signal transmitters, two of which serve as position detectors and one as order detector.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a method for driving a switch assigned to a switch and order detector, by which the operational processes in connection with the use of Weichelage- and 70smeldern can be further improved.
  • This object is achieved according to the invention for a method for controlling a switch position and order detector assigned to a switch by means of an operating device an operating action is detected and, upon detecting the operating action, lighting elements of at least one signal generator of the point position and order detector are controlled in such a way that by means of the lighting elements state information relating to the points in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol is shown.
  • the method according to the invention is based on the recognition that considerable advantages would result in operational practice if detailed information on the particular state of the points or their associated components could be made available to the operating personnel, especially in disturbance situations.
  • the method known from the prior art in this regard has the disadvantage that, although a fault can be recognized as such on the basis of the flashing of the order detector, it is not a reason for this fault. Therefore, more detailed information on the fault present in the respective individual case can usually only be obtained after opening a control cabinet of a control device of the respective electrically located switch, for example by means of a corresponding display or corresponding signal lamps. This is associated with a considerable effort and thus a corresponding disruption of the operation.
  • the situation may arise that only dedicated maintenance personnel and not the normal operating personnel, i. For example, a Lokrangier tourism in a ranking system, is entitled to open the appropriate cabinets or this special tools or keys are required.
  • turnout and order detectors usually have signal transmitters having a plurality of light elements, usually in the form of LEDs. This makes it possible to control the individual light-emitting elements of at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector in such a way that by means of the light-emitting elements a state information related to the switch is displayed.
  • a corresponding display of state information relating to the turnout takes place exclusively in the event that an operating action has previously been detected by means of an operating device.
  • the luminous elements of the at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector are then controlled in such a way that a state information relating to the switch is displayed by means of the luminous elements.
  • the state information relating to the turnout may be such information which directly affects the turnout itself or the turnout and order notifier assigned to the turnout.
  • the state information relating to the turnout can also relate to those components which are functionally connected directly to the operation of the turnout. These components include, for example, a drive of the switch, a control of this drive, controls the switch or also provided for monitoring the switch track free reporting device.
  • the latter can be realized for example by means of axle counters in the form of double rail contacts and an evaluation logic according to the axle counter principle; in this case, the state information related to the turnout may be related, for example, to an axle counting error, which results in the turnout being recognized by the track-free signaling device as incorrectly or even legitimately.
  • the indication of the state information related to the points on the detection of the operating action both short-term, i. for example, only for a few seconds, as well as permanent.
  • the status information is displayed until a further operating action is detected by means of the operating device.
  • the duration of displaying the state information may also be dependent on the state of the switch.
  • an indication of the status information can be given up to a point in time at which the relevant fault is remedied.
  • the method according to the invention has the advantage that state information related to the turnout is visualized by means of the lighting elements of the turnout position and order detector, which are in any case already present, without disturbing the normal operation of the turnout or turnout position and order detector.
  • the display of the state information related to the turnout by means of the lighting elements is just on the detection of the operation, ie only on active request of the relevant display.
  • those persons who are not necessarily for the maintenance of the switch or the Weichenlage- and order detector are responsible, ie, for example, Lokrangier Congressn or other Rangierpersonal, given the opportunity to get displayed in a simple manner on the turnout state information.
  • this is possible without the need for a switching point associated with the switch position and order detector or the associated switch. This is particularly favorable in view of the fact that thereby, in particular in rain or snow, penetration of moisture into the cabinet is avoided.
  • the status information is displayed in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol.
  • This is advantageous because by means of appropriate symbols or a combination thereof, an indication of the state information related to the switch in a particularly simple and compact way is possible.
  • the respective operator who carries out the operator action will usually be in the area of the switch position and order detector, so that the individual light elements of the at least one signal transmitter of the switch position and order detector can easily be recognized by this person are.
  • symbols can also be displayed with a comparatively small number of luminous elements with sufficient resolution or clarity.
  • the state information relating to the turnout can be state information of any kind.
  • a status information characterizing a fault reason is displayed by means of the lighting elements. This is advantageous, since in this way, in particular for non-maintenance personnel, a simple possibility is created to obtain information about the fault reason present in the respective situation. This may, for example, make it possible for a locomotive driver to detect incorrect operations or errors that are easy to correct and to restore the normal operating state of the respective point position and order detector or the respective point itself. Otherwise, the locomotive driver will at least be able to provide detailed information on the respective fault when informing maintenance personnel, thus enabling the problem to be solved as smoothly and quickly as possible.
  • the method according to the invention can also be configured in such a way that the state information relating to the switch is indicated by means of light-emitting elements in the form of LEDs.
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • switch position and order detectors in LED technology
  • the detection of the operating action can be carried out in the context of the method according to the invention with any type of operating device.
  • the operating action is detected by means of an operating device in the form of an impact button, a key switch, a key switch and / or a reader for transponders.
  • an operating device in the form of an impact button, a key switch, a key switch and / or a reader for transponders is advantageous because, on the one hand, corresponding control devices are those which are generally present in the region of the switch or the switch position and order detector. This applies in particular to the placement of a switch in the form of an electrically located switch used Schlagtaster and, for example, used for auxiliary operations of the switch key switch or key switch.
  • the use of an operating device in the form of a reading device for transponders is advantageous in that this results in the possibility of triggering an operating action by means of transponders, which may be designed, for example, as RFID tags.
  • a corresponding transponder for example, in an employee card or in a work tool used at work, be integrated, for example in the form of a glove.
  • the invention furthermore relates to a control device for controlling a point position and order detector assigned to a point.
  • Such a control device is also from the aforementioned German patent application DE 199 21 587 A1 known.
  • the present invention has the object to provide a control device for driving a switch assigned to a switch position and order, which allows a further improvement of the operational processes in connection with the use of switch position and order detectors.
  • control device for controlling a switch assigned to a switch position and order detector, wherein the control device is designed such that upon detecting an operating action by an operating device towards lighting elements of at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector are controlled such that by means of the lighting elements, a state information related to the switch is displayed in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol.
  • control device according to the invention corresponds to those of the method according to the invention, so that in this regard reference is made to the corresponding explanations above.
  • control device is designed, the Lighting elements of the at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector to control such that by means of the light-emitting elements a disturbance reason characterizing state information is displayed.
  • the invention further comprises an arrangement with a control device according to the invention or a control device according to one of the abovementioned preferred developments of the control device according to the invention and with the switch position and order detectors associated with the switch.
  • the arrangement according to the invention is further developed in such a way that the lighting elements controlled by the control device are designed as LEDs.
  • an operating device in the form of an impact button, a key switch, a key switch and / or a reading device for transponders is provided for detecting the operating action.
  • a switch 1 is indicated, which should be in the present embodiment, an electrically localized switch.
  • a switch position and order detector 2 which has signal transmitters 3, 4 and 5.
  • the signal generator 3 and 4 serve as a position indicator and the signal generator 5 as order detector.
  • the signal generator 3 and 4 are used to indicate the respective position of the switch 1, while the signal generator 5 is used in the form of the order detector for displaying disturbances.
  • the order detector 5 in the event of a failure of the switch 1 or one of its associated components, such as a drive, a track free alarm device or a control element of the switch 1, flashing.
  • the arrangement further comprises a control device, not shown in the figure for detecting a control action.
  • the relevant operating device can be, for example, a striker used conventionally for setting the switch 1 or else a key switch or key switch used for auxiliary operation of the switch 1. In this case, it is conceivable, for example, for a pressing or actuation of the impact button lasting over a certain period of time to be detected as an operator action, ie recognized as a request for the display of status information relating to the diverter 1.
  • an operating device in the form of a reader for transponder is provided and the operation is triggered by an operator by means of a corresponding transponder, such as in the form of an RFID tag.
  • the operating action is detected by means of an operating device having a plurality of said components. This may be, for example, a strike button act, which is secured to prevent unauthorized operations by means of a transponder reader.
  • the signal generator 3, 4 and 5 lighting elements 6 in the form of LEDs.
  • the light elements 6 of the signal generator 3, 4, 5 may be formed, for example, each as an LED matrix, whereby a separate control of the individual LEDs is possible.
  • the luminous elements 6 of at least one of the signal transmitters 3, 4, 5 of the switch position and order detector 2 can now be controlled in such a way that a state information 7 relating to the switch 1 is displayed by means of the luminous elements 6.
  • the state information 7 is the capital letter "A".
  • This status information 7 which in the present case corresponds to an error code, can, for example, stand for an axis counting error in the context of a detailed fault indication, and thus serve the respective operator triggering the operating action, ie. For example, a Lokrangierterrorism signalize the reason for a fault occurred.
  • the displayed state information 7 could relate, for example, also an error of the point-control, the point machine or used to set the switch 1 operator components in accordance with the above.
  • the state information 7 shown in FIG. 1 in the form of the letter "A” could also be displayed, for example, in the form of a number or another symbol.
  • a condition information characterizing a fault reason it would also be possible that another on the Switch 1 or one of their associated components related state information is displayed.
  • a device connected to the switch position and order 2 control device is provided, which is not shown for reasons of clarity in the figure.
  • this may be a control device which is present anyway for controlling the switch 1, which will normally be designed as an electrically located switch, which is capable of detecting at least one of the lighting elements 6 upon detection of the control action by the respective control device the signal generator 3, 4, 5 of the switch position and order detector 2 controls such that by means of the light-emitting elements 6, a related to the switch 1 state information is displayed.
  • the method described above and the associated control device have the particular advantage that a display or signaling of state information related to the switch is possible in a simple manner without any further components or aids. This is especially true in light of the fact that modern switch position and order detectors usually have LED signal transmitters, ie signal transmitters with a plurality of light elements in the form of LEDs, which can advantageously be used for detecting the control action relating to the turnout State information.
  • LED signal transmitters ie signal transmitters with a plurality of light elements in the form of LEDs, which can advantageously be used for detecting the control action relating to the turnout State information.
  • the state information of the respective operator can be made available without this having to open a cabinet to be able to see in this way a detail fault display. In addition to a simplification of operational procedures This is thus achieved in particular that the penetration of moisture into the cabinet is avoided.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders.The present invention relates to a method for driving a switch assigned to a switch and order detector.

Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder werden üblicherweise im Zusammenhang mit elektrisch ortsgestellten Weichen dazu verwendet, die Weichenlage und den Ordnungszustand der jeweiligen Weiche zu signalisieren. Hierzu besteht ein Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder für eine einfache Weiche typischerweise aus drei Signalgebern, von denen zwei als Lagemelder und einer als Ordnungsmelder dienen.Switch position and order detectors are usually used in conjunction with electrically localized switches to signal the point location and the order state of the respective switch. For this purpose, a switch position and order detector for a simple switch typically consists of three signal transmitters, two of which serve as position detectors and one as order detector.

Ein Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art, bei dem im Falle einer Störung der Weiche der Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder derart angesteuert wird, dass eine Ordnungsmeldungs-Leuchteinrichtung, d.h. der Ordnungsmelder, blinkt, ist beispielsweise aus der veröffentlichten deutschen Patentanmeldung DE 199 21 587 A1 bekannt.A method of the type mentioned, in which in the case of a failure of the switch the points position and order detector is controlled such that an order message lighting device, ie the order indicator, flashes, for example, from the published German patent application DE 199 21 587 A1 known.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders anzugeben, durch das die betrieblichen Abläufe im Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung von Weichelage- und Ordnungsmeldern weiter verbessert werden können.The present invention has for its object to provide a method for driving a switch assigned to a switch and order detector, by which the operational processes in connection with the use of Weichelage- and Ordnungsmeldern can be further improved.

Diese Aufgabe wird für ein Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung eine Bedienhandlung erfasst wird und auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin Leuchtelemente zumindest eines Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders derart angesteuert werden, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente eine auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation in Form zumindest einer Zahl, zumindest eines Buchstabens und/oder zumindest eines sonstigen Symbols angezeigt wird.This object is achieved according to the invention for a method for controlling a switch position and order detector assigned to a switch by means of an operating device an operating action is detected and, upon detecting the operating action, lighting elements of at least one signal generator of the point position and order detector are controlled in such a way that by means of the lighting elements state information relating to the points in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol is shown.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren geht von der Erkenntnis aus, dass sich in der betrieblichen Praxis erhebliche Vorteile ergeben würden, wenn für das Betriebspersonal insbesondere in Störungssituationen detaillierte Informationen zum jeweiligen Zustand der Weiche beziehungsweise der ihr zugeordneten Komponenten verfügbar gemacht werden könnten. So weist das aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Verfahren diesbezüglich den Nachteil auf, dass anhand des Blinkens des Ordnungsmelders zwar eine Störung als solche erkannt werden kann, nicht jedoch ein Grund für diese Störung. Genauere Informationen zu der im jeweiligen Einzelfall vorliegenden Störung lassen sich daher üblicherweise erst nach Öffnen eines Schaltschranks einer Steuereinrichtung der jeweiligen elektrisch ortsgestellten Weiche, etwa anhand eines entsprechenden Displays oder entsprechender Signallämpchen, gewinnen. Dies ist mit einem nicht unerheblichen Aufwand und damit einer entsprechenden Störung des Betriebsablaufs verbunden. Des Weiteren kann hierbei die Situation auftreten, dass ausschließlich spezielles Wartungspersonal und nicht etwa das normale Betriebspersonal, d.h. beispielsweise ein Lokrangierführer in einer rangiertechnischen Anlage, zum Öffnen der entsprechenden Schaltschränke berechtigt ist oder hierfür spezielle Werkzeuge oder Schlüssel erforderlich sind.The method according to the invention is based on the recognition that considerable advantages would result in operational practice if detailed information on the particular state of the points or their associated components could be made available to the operating personnel, especially in disturbance situations. Thus, the method known from the prior art in this regard has the disadvantage that, although a fault can be recognized as such on the basis of the flashing of the order detector, it is not a reason for this fault. Therefore, more detailed information on the fault present in the respective individual case can usually only be obtained after opening a control cabinet of a control device of the respective electrically located switch, for example by means of a corresponding display or corresponding signal lamps. This is associated with a considerable effort and thus a corresponding disruption of the operation. Furthermore, the situation may arise that only dedicated maintenance personnel and not the normal operating personnel, i. For example, a Lokrangierführer in a ranking system, is entitled to open the appropriate cabinets or this special tools or keys are required.

Um in dieser Situation die betrieblichen Abläufe im Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung von Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmeldern, d.h. insbesondere im Rahmen des Betriebs von Weichen in Form elektrisch ortsgestellter Weichen, zu verbessern, macht es sich die vorliegende Erfindung zu Nutze, dass moderne Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder üblicherweise Signalgeber aufweisen, die mehrere Leuchtelemente, in der Regel in Form von LEDs, aufweisen. Damit besteht die Möglichkeit, die einzelnen Leuchtelemente zumindest eines Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders derart anzusteuern, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente eine auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation angezeigt wird. Um unerwünschte Störungen des normalen Betriebsablaufs und mögliche Irritationen ungeschulten Betriebspersonals zu vermeiden, erfolgt eine entsprechende Anzeige einer auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation jedoch ausschließlich für den Fall, dass zuvor mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung eine Bedienhandlung erfasst worden ist. Dies bedeutet, dass beispielsweise seitens eines Lokrangierführers gezielt eine Bedienhandlung vorgenommen und diese mittels der Bedieneinrichtung erfasst wird. Auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin werden sodann die Leuchtelemente des zumindest einen Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders derart angesteuert, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente eine auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation angezeigt wird.In this situation, the operational procedures related to the use of turnout and order detectors, ie in particular in the context of the operation of turnouts in the form of electrically localized points to improve, it makes use of the present invention that modern turnout and order detectors usually have signal transmitters having a plurality of light elements, usually in the form of LEDs. This makes it possible to control the individual light-emitting elements of at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector in such a way that by means of the light-emitting elements a state information related to the switch is displayed. In order to avoid unwanted disturbances of the normal operating procedure and possible irritations of untrained operating personnel, however, a corresponding display of state information relating to the turnout takes place exclusively in the event that an operating action has previously been detected by means of an operating device. This means that, for example, a locomotive driver intentionally undertakes a control action and this is detected by means of the operating device. Upon detection of the operating action, the luminous elements of the at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector are then controlled in such a way that a state information relating to the switch is displayed by means of the luminous elements.

Bei der auf die Weiche bezogenen Zustandsinformation kann es sich dabei um eine solche Information handeln, welche die Weiche unmittelbar selbst betrifft oder auch den der Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder. Des Weiteren kann die auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation auch solche Komponenten betreffen, die funktional unmittelbar mit dem Betrieb der Weiche verbunden sind. Diese Komponenten umfassen beispielsweise einen Antrieb der Weiche, eine Steuerung dieses Antriebs, Bedienelemente der Weiche oder auch eine zur Überwachung der Weiche vorgesehene Gleisfreimeldeeinrichtung. Letztere kann beispielsweise mittels Achszählern in Form von Doppel-Schienenkontakten und einer Auswertelogik gemäß dem Achszählerprinzip realisiert sein; in diesem Fall kann die auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation zum Beispiel auf einen Achszählfehler bezogen sein, der dazu führt, dass die Weiche seitens der Gleisfreimeldeeinrichtung - fälschlicherweise oder auch berechtigterweise - als belegt angesehen wird.The state information relating to the turnout may be such information which directly affects the turnout itself or the turnout and order notifier assigned to the turnout. Furthermore, the state information relating to the turnout can also relate to those components which are functionally connected directly to the operation of the turnout. These components include, for example, a drive of the switch, a control of this drive, controls the switch or also provided for monitoring the switch track free reporting device. The latter can be realized for example by means of axle counters in the form of double rail contacts and an evaluation logic according to the axle counter principle; in this case, the state information related to the turnout may be related, for example, to an axle counting error, which results in the turnout being recognized by the track-free signaling device as incorrectly or even legitimately.

Im Rahmen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens kann das Anzeigen der auf die Weiche bezogenen Zustandsinformation auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin sowohl kurzzeitig, d.h. beispielsweise lediglich für einige Sekunden, als auch dauerhaft erfolgen. Im letzteren Fall ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass die Zustandsinformation so lange angezeigt wird, bis mittels der Bedieneinrichtung eine weitere Bedienhandlung erfasst wird. Darüber hinaus kann die Dauer des Anzeigens der Zustandsinformation auch von dem Zustand der Weiche abhängig sein. So kann etwa im Falle einer auf eine Störung der Weiche bezogenen Zustandsinformation eine Anzeige der Zustandsinformation bis zu einem Zeitpunkt erfolgen, zu dem die betreffende Störung behoben ist.In the context of the method according to the invention, the indication of the state information related to the points on the detection of the operating action both short-term, i. for example, only for a few seconds, as well as permanent. In the latter case, it is conceivable, for example, that the status information is displayed until a further operating action is detected by means of the operating device. In addition, the duration of displaying the state information may also be dependent on the state of the switch. Thus, for example, in the case of state information relating to a fault of the switch, an indication of the status information can be given up to a point in time at which the relevant fault is remedied.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren weist den Vorteil auf, dass auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformationen mittels der in der Regel ohnehin vorhandenen Leuchtelemente des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders visualisiert werden, ohne hierdurch den Normalbetrieb der Weiche beziehungsweise des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders zu stören. So erfolgt das Anzeigen der auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation mittels der Leuchtelemente gerade erst auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin, d.h. erst auf aktive Anforderung der diesbezüglichen Anzeige. Hierdurch wird insbesondere solchen Personen, die nicht notwendigerweise für die Wartung der Weiche beziehungsweise des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders zuständig sind, d.h. beispielsweise Lokrangierführern oder sonstigem Rangierpersonal, die Möglichkeit gegeben, auf einfache Art und Weise auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformationen angezeigt zu bekommen. Vorteilhafterweise ist dies möglich, ohne dass hierfür ein dem Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder beziehungsweise der zugehörigen Weiche zugeordneter Schaltschrank geöffnet werden muss. Dies ist insbesondere im Hinblick darauf günstig, dass hierdurch, insbesondere bei Regen oder Schnee, ein Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit in den Schaltschrank vermieden wird.The method according to the invention has the advantage that state information related to the turnout is visualized by means of the lighting elements of the turnout position and order detector, which are in any case already present, without disturbing the normal operation of the turnout or turnout position and order detector. Thus, the display of the state information related to the turnout by means of the lighting elements is just on the detection of the operation, ie only on active request of the relevant display. As a result, in particular those persons who are not necessarily for the maintenance of the switch or the Weichenlage- and order detector are responsible, ie, for example, Lokrangierführern or other Rangierpersonal, given the opportunity to get displayed in a simple manner on the turnout state information. Advantageously, this is possible without the need for a switching point associated with the switch position and order detector or the associated switch. This is particularly favorable in view of the fact that thereby, in particular in rain or snow, penetration of moisture into the cabinet is avoided.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Zustandsinformation in Form zumindest einer Zahl, zumindest eines Buchstabens und/oder zumindest eines sonstigen Symbols angezeigt. Dies ist vorteilhaft, da mittels entsprechender Symbole oder einer Kombination derselben eine Anzeige der auf die Weiche bezogenen Zustandsinformation auf besonders einfache und kompakte Art und Weise möglich ist. Hierbei ist zu beachten, dass sich die jeweilige Bedienperson, welche die Bedienhandlung vornimmt, in der Regel im Bereich des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders aufhalten wird, so dass die einzelnen Leuchtelemente des zumindest einen Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders für diese Person ohne Weiteres gut erkennbar sind. Dies hat zur Folge, dass Symbole auch mit einer vergleichsweise geringen Anzahl von Leuchtelementen mit einer ausreichenden Auflösung beziehungsweise Deutlichkeit dargestellt werden können.According to the invention, the status information is displayed in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol. This is advantageous because by means of appropriate symbols or a combination thereof, an indication of the state information related to the switch in a particularly simple and compact way is possible. In this case, it should be noted that the respective operator who carries out the operator action will usually be in the area of the switch position and order detector, so that the individual light elements of the at least one signal transmitter of the switch position and order detector can easily be recognized by this person are. As a result, symbols can also be displayed with a comparatively small number of luminous elements with sufficient resolution or clarity.

Grundsätzlich kann es sich bei der auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation um eine Zustandsinformation beliebiger Art handeln. Dies schließt beispielsweise Wartungsinformationen, wie etwa Informationen zur Helligkeit oder erwarteten verbleibenden Lebensdauer der einzelnen Signalgeber, ein. Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird mittels der Leuchtelemente eine einen Störungsgrund kennzeichnende Zustandsinformation angezeigt. Dies ist vorteilhaft, da hierdurch insbesondere auch für Nicht-Wartungspersonal eine einfache Möglichkeit geschaffen wird, Informationen über den in der jeweiligen Situation vorliegenden Störungsgrund zu bekommen. Dies kann es beispielsweise einem Lokrangierführer möglich machen, Fehlbedienungen oder einfach zu behebende Fehler zu erkennen und den normalen Betriebszustand des jeweiligen Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders beziehungsweise der jeweiligen Weiche selbst wiederherzustellen. Anderenfalls wird der Lokrangierführer hierdurch zumindest in die Lage versetzt, bereits beim Informieren von Wartungspersonal diesem detaillierte Informationen zu der jeweiligen Störung zur Verfügung zu stellen und damit eine möglichst reibungslose und schnelle Behebung des Problems zu ermöglichen.In principle, the state information relating to the turnout can be state information of any kind. This includes, for example, maintenance information, such as information on the brightness or expected remaining lifetime of the individual signal generators. In accordance with a further particularly preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, a status information characterizing a fault reason is displayed by means of the lighting elements. This is advantageous, since in this way, in particular for non-maintenance personnel, a simple possibility is created to obtain information about the fault reason present in the respective situation. This may, for example, make it possible for a locomotive driver to detect incorrect operations or errors that are easy to correct and to restore the normal operating state of the respective point position and order detector or the respective point itself. Otherwise, the locomotive driver will at least be able to provide detailed information on the respective fault when informing maintenance personnel, thus enabling the problem to be solved as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Vorzugsweise kann das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren weiterhin auch derart ausgestaltet sein, dass die auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation mittels Leuchtelementen in Form von LEDs angezeigt wird. Dies ist vorteilhaft, da LEDs (Leuchtdioden, light-emitting diodes) im Zusammenhang mit Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmeldern insbesondere aufgrund ihrer vorteilhaften Eigenschaften in Bezug auf Energieverbrauch und Lebensdauer häufig verwendete Leuchtelemente sind. Daher bietet es sich insbesondere bei entsprechenden Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmeldern in LED-Technik an, die auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation mittels den aus funktionaler Sicht ohnehin vorhandenen LEDs anzuzeigen.Preferably, the method according to the invention can also be configured in such a way that the state information relating to the switch is indicated by means of light-emitting elements in the form of LEDs. This is advantageous since LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are frequently used lighting elements in connection with switch position and order detectors, in particular because of their advantageous properties in terms of energy consumption and service life. Therefore, it makes sense, in particular with corresponding switch position and order detectors in LED technology, to display the state information relating to the switch by means of the LEDs which are present in any case from a functional point of view.

Das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung kann im Rahmen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens mit einer beliebigen Art von Bedieneinrichtung erfolgen.The detection of the operating action can be carried out in the context of the method according to the invention with any type of operating device.

Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird die Bedienhandlung mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung in Form eines Schlagtasters, eines Schlüsseltasters, eines Schlüsselschalters und/oder eines Lesegerätes für Transponder erfasst. Dies ist vorteilhaft, da es sich bei entsprechenden Bedieneinrichtungen einerseits um solche handelt, welche in der Regel im Bereich der Weiche beziehungsweise des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders vorhanden sind. Dies betrifft insbesondere zum Stellen einer Weiche in Form einer elektrisch ortsgestellten Weiche verwendete Schlagtaster sowie beispielsweise für Hilfsbedienungen der Weiche verwendete Schlüsseltaster oder Schlüsselschalter. Andererseits ist die Verwendung einer Bedieneinrichtung in Form eines Lesegerätes für Transponder dahingehend vorteilhaft, dass sich hierdurch die Möglichkeit ergibt, mittels Transponder, die beispielsweise als RFID-Tags ausgebildet sein können, eine Bedienhandlung auszulösen. Dabei kann ein entsprechender Transponder beispielsweise in einen Mitarbeiterausweis oder auch in ein bei der Arbeit verwendetes Arbeitsutensil, etwa in Form eines Handschuhs, integriert sein. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass eine zuverlässige Authentifizierung der jeweiligen Bedienperson möglich ist und damit ein unerlaubtes Auslösen einer Bedienhandlung mit Sicherheit vermieden werden kann.According to a further particularly preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, the operating action is detected by means of an operating device in the form of an impact button, a key switch, a key switch and / or a reader for transponders. This is advantageous because, on the one hand, corresponding control devices are those which are generally present in the region of the switch or the switch position and order detector. This applies in particular to the placement of a switch in the form of an electrically located switch used Schlagtaster and, for example, used for auxiliary operations of the switch key switch or key switch. On the other hand, the use of an operating device in the form of a reading device for transponders is advantageous in that this results in the possibility of triggering an operating action by means of transponders, which may be designed, for example, as RFID tags. In this case, a corresponding transponder, for example, in an employee card or in a work tool used at work, be integrated, for example in the form of a glove. This offers the advantage that a reliable authentication of the respective operator is possible and thus an unauthorized triggering of an operator action can be avoided with certainty.

Die Erfindung betrifft des Weiteren eine Steuereinrichtung zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders.The invention furthermore relates to a control device for controlling a point position and order detector assigned to a point.

Eine solches Steuereinrichtung ist ebenfalls aus der bereits genannten deutschen Offenlegungsschrift DE 199 21 587 A1 bekannt.Such a control device is also from the aforementioned German patent application DE 199 21 587 A1 known.

Hinsichtlich der Steuereinrichtung liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Steuereinrichtung zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders anzugeben, welche eine weitere Verbesserung der betrieblichen Abläufe im Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung von Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmeldern ermöglicht.With regard to the control device, the present invention has the object to provide a control device for driving a switch assigned to a switch position and order, which allows a further improvement of the operational processes in connection with the use of switch position and order detectors.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch eine Steuereinrichtung zum Ansteuern eines einer Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders, wobei die Steuereinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass auf das Erfassen einer Bedienhandlung durch eine Bedieneinrichtung hin Leuchtelemente zumindest eines Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders derart angesteuert werden, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente eine auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation in Form zumindest einer Zahl, zumindest eines Buchstabens und/oder zumindest eines sonstigen Symbols angezeigt wird.This object is achieved by a control device for controlling a switch assigned to a switch position and order detector, wherein the control device is designed such that upon detecting an operating action by an operating device towards lighting elements of at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector are controlled such that by means of the lighting elements, a state information related to the switch is displayed in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and / or at least one other symbol.

Die Vorteile der erfindungsgemäßen Steuereinrichtung entsprechen denjenigen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens, so dass diesbezüglich auf die entsprechenden vorstehenden Ausführungen verwiesen wird. Gleiches gilt hinsichtlich der im Folgenden genannten bevorzugten Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Steuereinrichtung in Bezug auf die entsprechenden bevorzugten Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens, so dass auch diesbezüglich auf die entsprechenden vorangehenden Erläuterungen verwiesen wird.The advantages of the control device according to the invention correspond to those of the method according to the invention, so that in this regard reference is made to the corresponding explanations above. The same applies with regard to the preferred developments of the control device according to the invention mentioned below in relation to the corresponding preferred developments of the method according to the invention, so that reference is also made in this regard to the corresponding preceding explanations.

Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die erfindungsgemäße Steuereinrichtung ausgebildet, die Leuchtelemente des zumindest einen Signalgebers des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders derart anzusteuern, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente eine einen Störungsgrund kennzeichnende Zustandsinformation angezeigt wird.According to a further particularly preferred embodiment, the control device according to the invention is designed, the Lighting elements of the at least one signal generator of the switch position and order detector to control such that by means of the light-emitting elements a disturbance reason characterizing state information is displayed.

Die Erfindung umfasst weiterhin eine Anordnung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Steuereinrichtung oder einer Steuereinrichtung gemäß einer der zuvor genannten bevorzugten Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Steuereinrichtung sowie mit dem der Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder.The invention further comprises an arrangement with a control device according to the invention or a control device according to one of the abovementioned preferred developments of the control device according to the invention and with the switch position and order detectors associated with the switch.

Vorzugsweise ist die erfindungsgemäße Anordnung derart weitergebildet, dass die durch die Steuereinrichtung angesteuerten Leuchtelemente als LEDs ausgebildet sind.Preferably, the arrangement according to the invention is further developed in such a way that the lighting elements controlled by the control device are designed as LEDs.

Gemäß einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung ist zum Erfassen der Bedienhandlung eine Bedieneinrichtung in Form eines Schlagtasters, eines Schlüsseltasters, eines Schlüsseltasters und/oder eines Lesegerätes für Transponder vorgesehen.According to a further particularly preferred embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention, an operating device in the form of an impact button, a key switch, a key switch and / or a reading device for transponders is provided for detecting the operating action.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Hierzu zeigt die

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zur Erläuterung eines Ausführungsbeispiels des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens in einer schematischen Skizze eine Weiche sowie einen dieser Weiche zugeordneten Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by means of exemplary embodiments. This shows the
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to explain an embodiment of the method according to the invention in a schematic sketch of a switch and a switch associated with this Weichenlage- and order.

In der Figur ist eine Weiche 1 angedeutet, bei der es sich im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel um eine elektrisch ortsgestellte Weiche handeln soll. Zum Anzeigen der jeweiligen Weichenlage sowie möglicher Störungen beim Betrieb der Weiche 1 ist ein Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder 2 vorgesehen, der Signalgeber 3, 4 und 5 aufweist. Dabei dienen die Signalgeber 3 und 4 als Lagemelder und der Signalgeber 5 als Ordnungsmelder. Dies bedeutet, dass die Signalgeber 3 und 4 zum Anzeigen der jeweiligen Lage der Weiche 1 verwendet werden, während der Signalgeber 5 in Form des Ordnungsmelders zum Anzeigen von Störungen dient. Üblicherweise geschieht dies dadurch, dass der Ordnungsmelder 5 im Falle einer Störung der Weiche 1 beziehungsweise einer der ihr zugeordneten Komponenten, wie beispielsweise eines Antriebs, einer Gleisfreimeldeeinrichtung oder eines Bedienelementes der Weiche 1, blinkt.In the figure, a switch 1 is indicated, which should be in the present embodiment, an electrically localized switch. To display the respective turnout position as well as possible faults in the operation of the turnout 1 a switch position and order detector 2 is provided which has signal transmitters 3, 4 and 5. In this case, the signal generator 3 and 4 serve as a position indicator and the signal generator 5 as order detector. This means that the signal generator 3 and 4 are used to indicate the respective position of the switch 1, while the signal generator 5 is used in the form of the order detector for displaying disturbances. This is usually done in that the order detector 5 in the event of a failure of the switch 1 or one of its associated components, such as a drive, a track free alarm device or a control element of the switch 1, flashing.

Um insbesondere im Falle einer Störung eine auf die Weiche 1 bezogenen Zustandsinformationen verfügbar zu machen, umfasst die Anordnung weiterhin eine in der Figur nicht dargestellte Bedieneinrichtung zum Erfassen einer Bedienhandlung. Bei der betreffenden Bedieneinrichtung kann es sich beispielsweise um einen üblicherweise zum Stellen der Weiche 1 verwendeten Schlagtaster oder auch einen für eine Hilfsbedienung der Weiche 1 verwendeten Schlüsseltaster beziehungsweise Schlüsselschalter handeln. Hierbei ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass ein über einen bestimmten Zeitraum andauerndes Drücken beziehungsweise Betätigen des Schlagtasters als Bedienhandlung erfasst, d.h. als Anforderung des Anzeigens einer auf die Weiche 1 bezogenen Zustandsinformation erkannt wird. Zusätzlich oder alternativ hierzu ist es auch denkbar, dass im Bereich des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders 2 eine Bedieneinrichtung in Form eines Lesegerätes für Transponder vorgesehen ist und die Bedienhandlung seitens einer Bedienperson mittels eines entsprechenden Transponders, etwa in Form eines RFID-Tags, ausgelöst wird. Darüber hinaus ist es grundsätzlich auch möglich, dass die Bedienhandlung mittels einer Bedieneinrichtung erfasst wird, die mehrere der genannten Komponenten aufweist. Hierbei kann es sich beispielsweise um einen Schlagtaster handeln, der zum Verhindern von unberechtigten Betätigungen mittels eines Lesegerätes für Transponder gesichert ist.In order to make available in particular in the event of a fault, a condition related to the switch 1 state information, the arrangement further comprises a control device, not shown in the figure for detecting a control action. The relevant operating device can be, for example, a striker used conventionally for setting the switch 1 or else a key switch or key switch used for auxiliary operation of the switch 1. In this case, it is conceivable, for example, for a pressing or actuation of the impact button lasting over a certain period of time to be detected as an operator action, ie recognized as a request for the display of status information relating to the diverter 1. Additionally or alternatively, it is also conceivable that in the area of the switch position and order detector 2 an operating device in the form of a reader for transponder is provided and the operation is triggered by an operator by means of a corresponding transponder, such as in the form of an RFID tag. In addition, it is also possible in principle that the operating action is detected by means of an operating device having a plurality of said components. This may be, for example, a strike button act, which is secured to prevent unauthorized operations by means of a transponder reader.

Entsprechend der Darstellung der Figur weisen die Signalgeber 3, 4 und 5 Leuchtelemente 6 in Form von LEDs auf. Dabei können die Leuchtelemente 6 der Signalgeber 3, 4, 5 beispielsweise jeweils als LED-Matrix ausgebildet sein, wodurch eine separate Ansteuerung der einzelnen LEDs ermöglicht wird. Auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin können nun die Leuchtelemente 6 zumindest eines der Signalgeber 3, 4, 5 des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders 2 derart angesteuert werden, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente 6 eine auf die Weiche 1 bezogene Zustandsinformation 7 angezeigt wird. Im Rahmen des beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiels handelt es sich bei der Zustandsinformation 7 um den Großbuchstaben "A". Diese Zustandsinformation 7, die im vorliegenden Fall einem Fehlercode entspricht, kann im Rahmen einer detaillierten Störungsanzeige beispielsweise für einen Achszählfehler stehen und damit der jeweiligen die Bedienhandlung auslösenden Bedienperson, d.h. beispielsweise einem Lokrangierführer, den Grund für eine aufgetretene Störung signalisieren. Neben einer Störung eines Achszählers, d.h. eines Bestandteils einer der Weiche 1 zugeordneten Gleisfreimeldeeinrichtung, könnte die angezeigte Zustandsinformation 7 entsprechend den vorstehenden Ausführungen beispielsweise auch einen Fehler der Weichenantriebssteuerung, des Weichenantriebs oder von zum Stellen der Weiche 1 verwendeten Bedienkomponenten betreffen.According to the representation of the figure, the signal generator 3, 4 and 5 lighting elements 6 in the form of LEDs. In this case, the light elements 6 of the signal generator 3, 4, 5 may be formed, for example, each as an LED matrix, whereby a separate control of the individual LEDs is possible. Upon detection of the operating action, the luminous elements 6 of at least one of the signal transmitters 3, 4, 5 of the switch position and order detector 2 can now be controlled in such a way that a state information 7 relating to the switch 1 is displayed by means of the luminous elements 6. In the context of the exemplary embodiment described, the state information 7 is the capital letter "A". This status information 7, which in the present case corresponds to an error code, can, for example, stand for an axis counting error in the context of a detailed fault indication, and thus serve the respective operator triggering the operating action, ie. For example, a Lokrangierführer signalize the reason for a fault occurred. In addition to a malfunction of an axle counter, i. of a component of the turnout 1 associated track-clearing device, the displayed state information 7 could relate, for example, also an error of the point-control, the point machine or used to set the switch 1 operator components in accordance with the above.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich zu der in Figur dargestellten Zustandsinformation 7 in Form des Buchstabens "A" könnte die Zustandsinformation beispielsweise auch in Form einer Zahl oder eines sonstigen Symbols angezeigt werden. Neben einer einen Störungsgrund kennzeichnenden Zustandsinformation wäre es darüber hinaus auch möglich, dass eine sonstige auf die Weiche 1 beziehungsweise einer der ihr zugeordneten Komponenten bezogene Zustandsinformation angezeigt wird.As an alternative or in addition to the state information 7 shown in FIG. 1 in the form of the letter "A", the state information could also be displayed, for example, in the form of a number or another symbol. In addition to a condition information characterizing a fault reason, it would also be possible that another on the Switch 1 or one of their associated components related state information is displayed.

Für die Durchführung des zuvor beschriebenen Verfahrens ist eine an den Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder 2 angebundene Steuereinrichtung vorgesehen, die aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit in der Figur nicht dargestellt ist. Vorteilhafterweise kann es sich hierbei um eine zur Steuerung der Weiche 1, die üblicherweise als elektrisch ortsgestellte Weiche ausgebildet sein wird, ohnehin vorhandene Steuereinrichtung handeln, die derart ertüchtigt ist, dass sie auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung durch die jeweilige Bedieneinrichtung hin die Leuchtelemente 6 zumindest eines der Signalgeber 3, 4, 5 des Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelders 2 derart ansteuert, dass mittels der Leuchtelemente 6 eine auf die Weiche 1 bezogene Zustandsinformation angezeigt wird.For carrying out the method described above, a device connected to the switch position and order 2 control device is provided, which is not shown for reasons of clarity in the figure. Advantageously, this may be a control device which is present anyway for controlling the switch 1, which will normally be designed as an electrically located switch, which is capable of detecting at least one of the lighting elements 6 upon detection of the control action by the respective control device the signal generator 3, 4, 5 of the switch position and order detector 2 controls such that by means of the light-emitting elements 6, a related to the switch 1 state information is displayed.

Das zuvor beschriebene Verfahren sowie die zugehörige Steuereinrichtung weisen insbesondere den Vorteil auf, dass eine Anzeige beziehungsweise Signalisierung einer auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation auf einfache Art und Weise ohne weitere Komponenten oder Hilfsmittel möglich ist. Dies gilt insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund, dass moderne Weichenlage- und Ordnungsmelder üblicherweise LED-Signalgeber, d.h. Signalgeber mit einer Mehrzahl von Leuchtelementen in Form von LEDs, aufweisen, die vorteilhafterweise dafür verwendet werden können, auf das Erfassen der Bedienhandlung hin die auf die Weiche bezogene Zustandsinformation anzuzeigen. Dabei besteht insbesondere der Vorteil, dass die Zustandsinformation der jeweiligen Bedienperson zur Verfügung gestellt werden kann, ohne dass diese hierfür einen Schaltschrank öffnen muss, um auf diesem Wege eine Detail-Störungsanzeige sehen zu können. Neben einer Vereinfachung der betrieblichen Abläufe wird hiermit somit insbesondere erreicht, dass das Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit in den Schaltschrank vermieden wird.The method described above and the associated control device have the particular advantage that a display or signaling of state information related to the switch is possible in a simple manner without any further components or aids. This is especially true in light of the fact that modern switch position and order detectors usually have LED signal transmitters, ie signal transmitters with a plurality of light elements in the form of LEDs, which can advantageously be used for detecting the control action relating to the turnout State information. In this case, there is the particular advantage that the state information of the respective operator can be made available without this having to open a cabinet to be able to see in this way a detail fault display. In addition to a simplification of operational procedures This is thus achieved in particular that the penetration of moisture into the cabinet is avoided.

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  1. Method for actuating a points position and orientation signalling system (2) assigned to a set of points (1), wherein
    - an operator action is detected by means of an operating device and
    - illumination elements (6) of at least one signal generator (4) of the points position and orientation signalling system (2) are activated in response to the detection of the operating action such that, by means of the illumination elements (6) status information (7) related to a set of points (1) is displayed in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and/or at least one other symbol.
  2. Method according to 1,
    characterised in that
    status information (7) identifying a reason for a fault is displayed by means of the illumination elements (6).
  3. Method according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the status information (7) related to the set of points (1) is displayed by means of illumination elements (6) in the form of LEDs.
  4. Method according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the operating action is detected by means of an operating device in the form of a pushbutton, a key button, a key switch and/or a read device for transponders.
  5. Control device for actuating a points position and orientation signalling system (2) assigned to a set of points (1), wherein
    the control device is embodied such that illumination elements (6) of at least one signal generator (4) of the points position and orientation signalling system (2) are actuated in response to the detection of an operating action such that status information (7) related to a set of points (1) is displayed by means of the illumination elements (6) in the form of at least one number, at least one letter and/or at least one other symbol.
  6. Control device according to claim 5,
    characterised in that
    the control device is embodied to actuate the illumination elements (6) of the at least one signal generator (4) such that status information (7) identifying the reason for a fault is displayed by means of the illumination elements (6).
  7. Arrangement with
    - a control device according to one of claims 5 or 6 and
    - the points position and orientation signalling system (2) assigned to the set of points (1).
  8. Arrangement according to claim 7,
    characterised in that
    the illumination elements (6) actuated by the control device are embodied as LEDs.
  9. Arrangement according to claim 7 or 8,
    characterised in that
    an operating device in the form of a pushbutton, a key button, a key switch and/or a read device for transponders is provided for detecting an operating action.
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