BTS Beginning Segment for Train Sheets

To transmit identifying symbols, loads, empties, weights, lengths, horsepower, and relating data

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
BTS-01
Interchange Train Identification
String (AN)
Mandatory
1
10
-
Train identification (free-form).
BTS-02
Total Equipment
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
3
-
Total pieces of equipment.
BTS-03
Equipment Status Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code indicating status of equipment.
BTS-04
Total Equipment
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
3
-
Total pieces of equipment.
BTS-05
Equipment Status Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code indicating status of equipment.
BTS-06
Weight Unit Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
1
-
Code specifying the weight unit
BTS-07
Weight
Decimal number (R)
Mandatory
1
10
-
Numeric value of weight.
BTS-08
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
-
Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken
BTS-09
Length
Decimal number (R)
Mandatory
1
8
-
Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
BTS-10
Horsepower
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
16
-
Total horsepower for all engines in train
BTS10 is the total horsepower for all engines in the train.

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