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21175 Tomball Pkwy
Suite 287
Houston, TX 77070
Getting started
Thank you for purchasing a Logic Rail Technologies product! Please read all instructions prior to installing this board.
The Signal Animator provides automatic operation of 3-color/aspect block
signals in a semi-prototypical way. An Infrared (IR) emitter and detector
are used for train detection. Detection is achieved when the IR beam from
the emitter reflects off the underside of the train back down to the detector.
Despite the use of infrared components you could still encounter false
triggering from overhead lighting. This is usually eliminated with
angled sensor mounting and/or proper sensor sensitivity adjustment
(page 4).
This version of the Signal Animator must be powered from
either a 7-9V AC or 9-12V DC power source. Do NOT exceed these
limits! Whenever the sensor is activated by any portion of a train the signal
will turn red. Once the sensor is cleared the Signal Animator will delay (10
or 30 seconds; see below) and then change the signal to yellow. After
another delay the signal will be changed to green.
These instructions cover the version of the Signal Animator that provides 3-aspect signaling for Tomar semaphore motors,
bulb-based signals (including position light signals), and LED-based, common anode (positive) wired position light signals.
The signal outputs are "active low" (~ 0 volts when on) and capable of handling 150mA per output.
You should make all of the connections to the Signal Animator before applying power to it. You can mount the Signal
Animator anywhere it is convenient underneath your layout using the four mounting holes provided. The holes will accept
#4 screws; do not enlarge the holes as damage to the circuit board can result and your warranty will be voided!
Tomar Semaphore Motor Connections
Connections between the Signal Animator and a Tomar Industries' semaphore motor are illustrated below. The input voltage
will affect the speed of the turnout motor.
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Figure 1 – Tomar semaphore motor connections
Signal Animator
Tomar semaphore motor, bulb-based &
LED-based, common-anode position
light signal instructions – IR version
Tomar
motor unit
connector
Not used
(SAD-SBCA)
Revised 2/8/13
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Summary of Contents for LOGIC RAIL Signal Animator
- Page 1 The signal outputs are “active low” (~ 0 volts when on) and capable of handling 150mA per output. You should make all of the connections to the Signal Animator before applying power to it. You can mount the Signal Animator anywhere it is convenient underneath your layout using the four mounting holes provided. The holes will accept #4 screws;...
- Page 2 Wiring for 3-light bulb-based light signals is shown in Figure 2. You will need the current limiting resistors if the voltage rating of the bulbs is lower than the input voltage to the Signal Animator. For example, if the input voltage is 12V and the bulbs are rated at 1.5V (get this information from the manufacturer of the signal) then we would suggest a resistor value of...
- Page 3 D4 shown in Figure 5 on the Signal Animator board. Use a pair of diagonal cutters to make the cut. Be sure that the two cut ends no longer touch each other by separating them slightly.
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Page 4: Signal Delay
If your signal is an “absolute” type (that means it has two red LEDs for the stop position while all others are yellow) then you will have to cut the exposed lead on the diode D4 shown in Figure 5 above on the Signal Animator board. Use a pair of diagonal cutters to make the cut. -
Page 5: Troubleshooting
Signal Animator! However, you can use those power sources in conjunction with our 12VPSR which will provide 12V DC. If you are using more than one Signal Animator you can power them all from a single 9-12V DC source as shown in Figure 10.