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Motorola-Format Locomotive Decoder for AC engines Motorola-Format Décodeur pour locomotive avec moteur alternatif Format-Motorola Locdecoder voor wisselstroommotoren Motorola-format Art.-Nr. 22-01-051 LD-G-3 Anleitung Lokdecoder für Gleichstrommotoren Manual Motorola-Format Locomotive Decoder for DC engines Mode d´emploi Motorola-Format Décodeur pour locomotive avec moteur continu...
Reset Operation Manufacturer's note Certification Conditional warranty Fig. 1: Connections LD-G-3 Fig. 2: Connections LD-W-3 Fig. 3: Connection of the lighting to locomotive ground Fig. 4: Circuit Diagram (Pages I to II in the centre of this handbook are removeable.) * "Märklin"...
The module can be used according to the specifications of this manual. It is designed for the mounting in a model railway locomotive with d.c. motor (LD-G-3) or a.c. motor (LD-W-3). It evaluates the Motorola format data sent by the digital central unit to its address.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 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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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English Fire risk Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire, which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation. Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually needed. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammable materials.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 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: §...
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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English The operating voltage of the locomotive motor at speed level 14 is set by adjusting the maximum velocity. The adjustment should be such that the locomotive reaches the desired maximum speed at speed level 14. The operating voltages of the locomotive motor at speed levels 2 to 13 are linearly interpolated.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Technical specifications Data format Motorola I and II Supply voltage 12-24 Volt digital voltage Current consumption (without connected loads) approx. 10 mA Max. current for motor 800 mA Max. current per function output 100 mA Max. total current 1.000 mA...
LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English Safe and correct soldering Caution: Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the chapter Safety instructions. If you have had training in soldering you can skip this chapter.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Mounting the locomotive decoder Open the locomotive housing. Locate the position for the decoder. Disconnect the motor from the rail current collector or the change-over switch from the motor and rails if you have a locomotive with electronic change-over switch.
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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English Caution: The return conductor for all functions (point X1 or X6) must under no circumstances be connected to locomotive ground. Possible short circuit! The locomotive decoder will be damaged in operation. Tip: If the second side of the lamps is connected to locomotive ground the lamps often flicker in operation.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Using an NEM 652 interface connector Some locomotives already have an NEM 652 interface connector mounted. Using a convenient connecting plug you save disconnecting the connections and you do not need to solder at the locomotive.
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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English for some time). Enter the address "78" at the central unit. Set the function key "function" of the central unit to "off". Attention: It does not matter if you have already saved another address. You always have to enter the address "78" to access the programming mode.
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English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 1. Programming the locomotive address After accessing the programming mode enter the present or the new locomotive address. It is not necessary to enter the old address if you intend to enter a new locomotive address. Confirm the input by switching on the function "function".
LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English Skipping single menu points If you want to skip single menu points set the speed control knob to "0", and switch the function "function" on and off once. The decoder retains the driving characteristics that have already been saved. The decoder confirms the finishing of a menu point by flashing the front lamp of the locomotive.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Switching the shunting gear The shunting gear can be switched on and off via the auxiliary function F4. In the shunting gear mode the velocity of all speed levels is reduced to ca. 50 % compared to the standard velocity. The change of the setting takes effect immediately.
LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 English § The locomotive lighting does not correspond to its direction of travel. Possible cause: The forward and backward light connections have been exchanged. à Check the connections. Possible cause: The connections of the motor to the points X10 and X11 have been exchanged.
English LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Conditions of warranty This product is guaranteed for two years. The warranty includes the correction of faults which can be proved to be due to material failure or factory flaw. guarantee adherence technical specifications of the circuit when assembled and connected according to the manual.
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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Fig. 1: Fig. 3: Anschluß LD-G-3 Anschluß der Beleuchtung Connections LD-G-3 an Lokmasse Connexion LD-G-3 Connection of the lighting Aansluiten LD-G-3 to locomotve ground Raccordement de l´éclairage via le châssis de la loco Verbining van de verlichting met de locmassa Fig.
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LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 LD-G-3 / LD-W-3 Fig. 4: Schaltplan - Circuit diagram - Schéma de principe - Schakelschema Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II...
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