FD-5 English Table of contents How to use this manual Intended use Safety instructions EMC declaration INFORMATION: Speed mode INFORMATION: Configuration variables Operation overview Technical specifications Checking the package contents Required tools and consumables Safe and correct soldering Performing a visual check...
English FD-5 How to use this manual If you have no specialist technical training, this manual gives step-by- step instructions for safe and correct fitting of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter.
FD-5 English Safety instructions Mechanical hazards Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch out for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB. Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.
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English FD-5 Fire risk Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause life- threatening fire, burns and toxic smoke. Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually needed. Use the correct soldering iron or station and never leave a hot soldering iron or station unattended.
FD-5 English EMC declaration This product is developed in accordance with the European standards EN 55014 and EN 50082-1, tested corresponding to the EC - directive 89/336/EWG (EMVG of 09/11/1992, electromagnetic tolerance) and meets legal requirements. To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance you must take the following precautions: §...
It switches the accessories connected to the seven outputs via the functions F0 to F4. Other functions are not available with the FD-5. The configuration variables of the FD-5 The following configuration variables (CVs) can be set from the digital control unit: §...
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FD-5 English Function F2 The function F2 allows an accessory connected to the output X6, with a maximum current consumption of 500 mA, to be switched on or off. Function F4 If the configuration variable CV 56 is programmed accordingly, the function F4 allows an optional accessory, connected to the output X9, to be switched on or off.
English FD-5 Technical specifications Data format Supply voltage 12-24 Volt digital voltage Current consumption (without connected loads) ca. 10 mA Max. current per function output 500 mA Max. total current 1.500 mA Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60°...
FD-5 English Safe and correct soldering Caution: Incorrect soldering can cause fires (through excessive heat). Avoid this dager by reading the chapter Safety instructions again and following the directions given. If you have had training in soldering you can skip this chapter.
English FD-5 Mounting the function decoder Open the locomotive or the carriage housing. Locate the position for the decoder. Follow the connections diagrams (fig. 1a and 1b)! Solder the connections to the rails at points X2 and X3. Connecting the lighting and other accessories Follow the connections diagrams (fig.
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FD-5 English Caution: The return conductor for all functions (point X1) must under no circumstances be connected to locomotive resp. carriage ground. Possible short circuit! The decoder will be damaged in operation. Caution: If you connect the loads to the return conductor for all functions (point X1), the loads must be insulated.
English FD-5 Programming the function decoder The function decoder is programmed from the digtial control unit. See chapter in the manual of your digital control unit where the programming of configuration variables (CVs) is explained. You can programm the following function decoder variables:...
FD-5 English § Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke. Disconnect the module from the mains immediately! Possible cause: Short circuit. The decoder is connected to locomotive or carriage ground. à Check the connections. A short circuit can result in irreparable damage.
English FD-5 Certification This product conforms with the EC- directive 89/336/EWG on electromagnetic radiation and is therefore CE certified. Conditional warranty This product is guaranteed for two years. The warranty includes free repair if the problem is due to material failure or incorrect assembly of the module by us.
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FD-5 FD-5 Anschlußplan - Connections diagram - Schema de connexion - Aansluit plan Fig. 1 n n n Seite - Page - Page - Pagina I Seite - Page - Page - Pagina I...
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FD-5 FD-5 Schaltplan - Circuit diagram - Schéma de commutation - Schakelplan Fig. 2 n n n Ausgänge Outputs Sorties Uitgangen Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II...
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