Codar Electronic Control System temporary Instructions a
CODAR ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
TRACK-KING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
We axe enclosing these duplicated instructions to save delivery delay due to the hold up in the printed data. If you require a copy please send an S.A.E. when we shall be pleased to forward your copy as soon as received from our printers.
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Mains powered Units are fitted with 3 core mains cable and must be connected as follows:-
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH 200/240 Volts A.C.
BROWN LIVE OR "L" (Export Models 110/130 V.)
BLUE NEUTRAL OR "N" 110/130 V.)
Fused type mains plugs should Be fitted with 3 amp. fuse.
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MODEL TRACK-KING For 0/00/H0-Gauges 12V-DC Total load 1¾ amps.
MODEL TRACK-KING/N " " " " " " " " " 1½ "
Connect the TRACK terminals to the track, reversing them if required for the loco to correspond with the DIRECTION SWITCH markings, REVERSE-FORWARD.
AUXILLARY OUTPUT 16V A.C.
This A.C. outlet can he used for accessories, lighting etc. which should he wired seperately, not using any part of the track wiring. The total loading of Both outputs must not exceed the power rating of the UNIT.
POWER ON INDICATOR
This Indicator shows the power level being fed to the track, according to the position of the SPEED Control. Excessive flickering in brilliance also indicates had contacts, dirty track/wheels, severe sparking of motor brushes. In the event of a sustained short circuit, the Indicator will go out, irrespective of the position of SPEED Control, which should be returned to the OFF position until the fault is cleared.
SPECIAL NOTE
All Units are fitted with a spark suppressor diode and this could he damaged if a sustained reverse voltage from another source is applied to the output of the unit. This condition could occur on some track wiring systems with track sections controlled by seperate controllers and where a loco can bridge a section gap with the direction switch of the section controller not set correctly to accept the loco.
The diode is very conservatively rated to accept this condition and no damage will occur if it is not sustained for a long period.
CONNECTING POINT MOTORS /SOLENOIDS
The distribution block on the rear of the Unit has six pairs of terminals numbered 1/6, each terminal L/R (Left or Right) being switched on when the corresponding number and L or R is selected by the Point Selector Switch.
If point motors are being installed for the first time, all connections must be sound and preferably soldered. The Capacitor Discharge System gives a very high power D.C. pulse and the full power developed will be reduced if connections are poor or wiring is too thin a gauge. Use as heavy a gauge wire as possible, or parallel thinner wires together, particularly if the point motors are several feet from the Unit and keep leads short and direct.
The Common Return wire (to Terminal "C") can be a single heavy gauge wire which is run to the furthest point motor and the Common Return connections of each motor connected to the nearest point on this.
Codar Electronic Control System temporary Instructions a
CODAR ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM
TRACK-KING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
We axe enclosing these duplicated instructions to save delivery delay due to the hold up in the printed data. If you require a copy please send an S.A.E. when we shall be pleased to forward your copy as soon as received from our printers.
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Mains powered Units are fitted with 3 core mains cable and must be connected as follows:-
GREEN/YELLOW EARTH 200/240 Volts A.C.
BROWN LIVE OR "L" (Export Models 110/130 V.)
BLUE NEUTRAL OR "N" 110/130 V.)
Fused type mains plugs should Be fitted with 3 amp. fuse.
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MODEL TRACK-KING For 0/00/H0-Gauges 12V-DC Total load 1¾ amps.
MODEL TRACK-KING/N " " " " " " " " " 1½ "
Connect the TRACK terminals to the track, reversing them if required for the loco to correspond with the DIRECTION SWITCH markings, REVERSE-FORWARD.
AUXILLARY OUTPUT 16V A.C.
This A.C. outlet can he used for accessories, lighting etc. which should he wired seperately, not using any part of the track wiring. The total loading of Both outputs must not exceed the power rating of the UNIT.
POWER ON INDICATOR
This Indicator shows the power level being fed to the track, according to the position of the SPEED Control. Excessive flickering in brilliance also indicates had contacts, dirty track/wheels, severe sparking of motor brushes. In the event of a sustained short circuit, the Indicator will go out, irrespective of the position of SPEED Control, which should be returned to the OFF position until the fault is cleared.
SPECIAL NOTE
All Units are fitted with a spark suppressor diode and this could he damaged if a sustained reverse voltage from another source is applied to the output of the unit. This condition could occur on some track wiring systems with track sections controlled by seperate controllers and where a loco can bridge a section gap with the direction switch of the section controller not set correctly to accept the loco.
The diode is very conservatively rated to accept this condition and no damage will occur if it is not sustained for a long period.
CONNECTING POINT MOTORS /SOLENOIDS
The distribution block on the rear of the Unit has six pairs of terminals numbered 1/6, each terminal L/R (Left or Right) being switched on when the corresponding number and L or R is selected by the Point Selector Switch.
If point motors are being installed for the first time, all connections must be sound and preferably soldered. The Capacitor Discharge System gives a very high power D.C. pulse and the full power developed will be reduced if connections are poor or wiring is too thin a gauge. Use as heavy a gauge wire as possible, or parallel thinner wires together, particularly if the point motors are several feet from the Unit and keep leads short and direct.
The Common Return wire (to Terminal "C") can be a single heavy gauge wire which is run to the furthest point motor and the Common Return connections of each motor connected to the nearest point on this.