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  • Page 1 Manual Shuttle-train controls HELIOS Version D.C. for analogue d.c. model railway layouts Item no. 51-02046 | 51-02047 Version A.C. for analogue a.c. model railway layouts Item no. 51-02056 | 51-02057 tams elektronik n n n...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.5. Connections for 2-rail systems compliant to NEM 631..18 5.6. Connections for 2-rail systems non-compliant to NEM 631. . .24 5.7. Connections for 3-rail systems..........30 6. Adjusting and programming HELIOS...........36 6.1. Determining the version.............36 6.2. Setting the locomotives´ driving characteristics....43 6.3.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Intended use The shuttle-train controls HELIOS are designed to be operated according to the instructions in this manual in model building, especially with model railways. Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees.
  • Page 4 English HELIOS Checking the package contents Please make sure that your package contains:  one ready-built module or  one ready-built module in a housing (complete unit),  6 jumpers,  a CD (containing the manual and further information). Required materials In order to connect the module you need wire.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    HELIOS English 2. Safety instructions Caution: The control module contains integrated circuits. These are very sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch components without first discharging yourself. Touching a radiator or other grounded metal part will discharge you. Mechanical hazards Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries.
  • Page 6 English HELIOS  After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for dispersion.  Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the ready-built module. Other dangers Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they are inattentive and not responsible enough.

  • Page 7: Operation Overview

    HELIOS English 3. Operation overview Expansion options The module controls the shuttle-train traffic between two terminus stations of an analogue d.c. or a.c. model railway layout. It is possible to build both terminus stations single- or double-track. In addition, you can build two intermediate stops or an intermediate station with two tracks.
  • Page 8 English HELIOS Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 max. 2 locomotives max. 3 locomotives max. 4 locomotives * Note on version 3: With the current software status (12/2018, silvery marking on the processor) it is not possible to control version 3. Please contact us, if you intend to build this version.
  • Page 9 HELIOS English Settings for the automatic shuttle operation The shuttle service between the terminus stations (and intermediate stops) always runs in four phases: acceleration, open track, braking and halt. The length of the phases acceleration, braking and halt has to be set individually for each locomotive and each station.
  • Page 10 English HELIOS Shuttle operation The shuttle service is run fully automatically:  After a stop (at a terminus or intermediate stop), HELIOS sets the points.  HELIOS controls the locomotives´ accelaration depending on the individual settings.  On open track, HELIOS limits the locomotives´ speed according to the individually set maximum speed.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical specifications Voltage supply As a common supply for the shuttle-train control HELIOS, rails and points you need a transformer for model railroads with fixed output voltage. The output voltage has to be sufficient for switching the points.

  • Page 12: Connecting Helios

    English HELIOS 5. Connecting HELIOS Please note: It is of great importance to cut-off electrically the shuttle line completely from the rest of the layout. With an electroconductive connection to other parts of the layout, the control module possibly can be damaged irreparably by compensating currents.
  • Page 13 Please note: As a rule, you have to perform the dividing points very carefully. When bridging a dividing point (e.g. by shifting rails or by metal shavings), HELIOS cannot control the shuttle service properly. This can e.g. cause locomotive collisions! In general, the following applies for all cut-offs: ...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Supply

    HELIOS 5.2. Connecting the power supply As a common supply for the shuttle-train control HELIOS, rails and points you have to use a d.c. or a.c. transformer for model railroads with fixed output voltage. The required output voltage depends on the nominal size and the power requirements of the connected points (→section 4.).

  • Page 15: Connecting Points

    HELIOS English 5.3. Connecting points Connecting points with twin-coil drive When not using stop points at the terminus stations, you have to connect additional bistable 12 V relays (or relay prints RL-2). The bistable relay switches on the voltage supply for one track of the terminus station when switching off the voltage supply for the other track.
  • Page 16 English HELIOS Connecting motor-run points When using motor-run points, you need additional adapters AMW-1 or AMW- plus for the connection between points and shuttle-train control. Points at both terminus stations: You need for both points at the terminus stations a separate adapter AMW-1 or AMW plus and a bistable relay or a relay print RL-2.

  • Page 17: Connecting Stop Diodes

    HELIOS English 5.4. Connecting stop diodes In order to prevent trains from running beyond the end of the rails in the terminus stations 1 and 2, you can install extra stop diodes. Connect them according to the diagrams. Cut the rail that way that all current collectors driving the motor have passed the cut-off before the train reaches the end of the rails.

  • Page 18: Connections For 2-Rail Systems Compliant To Nem 631

    English HELIOS 5.5. Connections for 2-rail systems compliant to NEM 631 Version 1 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 ---...
  • Page 19 HELIOS English Version 2 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 ---...
  • Page 20 English HELIOS Version 3* 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 Points 3, switching contact 1...
  • Page 21 HELIOS English Version 4 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2 7 Points 2a and 2b, return conductor...
  • Page 22 English HELIOS Version 5 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...
  • Page 23 HELIOS English Version 6 2-rail system compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...

  • Page 24: Connections For 2-Rail Systems Non-Compliant To Nem 631

    English HELIOS 5.6. Connections for 2-rail systems non-compliant to NEM 631 Version 1 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 ---...
  • Page 25 HELIOS English Version 2 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 ---...
  • Page 26 English HELIOS Version 3* 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 Points 3, switching contact 1...
  • Page 27 HELIOS English Version 4 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2 7 Points 2a und 2b, return conductor...
  • Page 28 English HELIOS Version 5 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...
  • Page 29 HELIOS English Version 6 2-rail system non-compliant to NEM 631 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...

  • Page 30: Connections For 3-Rail Systems

    English HELIOS 5.7. Connections for 3-rail systems Version 1 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 --- 20 --- 11 Terminus station 1 12 ---...
  • Page 31 HELIOS English Version 2 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 --- 10 --- 20 ---...
  • Page 32 English HELIOS Version 3* 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 --- 7 --- 8 --- 9 Points 3, switching contact 1...
  • Page 33 HELIOS English Version 4 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 --- 4 --- 5 --- 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2 7 Points 2a und 2b, return conductor 8 Points 2a, switching contact 2...
  • Page 34 English HELIOS Version 5 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...
  • Page 35 HELIOS English Version 6 3-rail system 1 Voltage supply 2 Voltage supply 3 Points 1, switching contact 1 4 Points 1, return conductor 5 Points 1, switching contact 2 6 Points 2a, switching contact 1 Points 2b, switching contact 2...

  • Page 36: Adjusting And Programming Helios

    English HELIOS 6. Adjusting and programming HELIOS Before adjusting the driving characteristics for your locomotives (→ sections 6.2. to 6.5.), a trial operation with the factory (default) settings is recommended. This allows you to check, if all dividing points and connections have been made correctly.
  • Page 37 HELIOS English Version 2: Settings Effects max. 2 locomotives 5 inserted no intermediate stop 1 and/or 2 inserted Starting tracks: 1 and/or 2 3 and 4 open Operation: Locomotive 1 and locomotive 2 shuttle in turns between the two terminus stations.
  • Page 38 English HELIOS Version 3*: Settings Effects max. 3 locomotives 5 inserted no intermediate stop inserted Starting tracks: 1, 2 and/or 3 4 open Operation: 1. Locomotive 1 runs from terminus station 1, track 1 to terminus station 2, track 4.
  • Page 39 HELIOS English Version 4: Settings Effects max. 2 locomotives 5 open with intermediate stop 1 and/or 3 gesetzt Starting tracks: 1 and/or 3 2 and 4 open Operation: Both locomotives start the shuttle service between the two terminus stations at the same time.
  • Page 40 English HELIOS Version 5: Settings Effects 2 locomotives 5 open with intermediate stop 1 and 2 inserted Starting tracks: 1 and 2 3 and 4 open Operation: Locomotive 1 and locomotive 2 shuttle in turns between the two terminus stations. On their outward journey, they stop at the one intermediate stop, and on their return journey at the other stop.
  • Page 41 HELIOS English Version 5: Settings Effects 3 locomotives 5 open with intermediate stop 3 inserted Starting tracks: 1, 2 and 3 open Operation: Locomotive 1 and 3 start at the two terminus stations at the same time. The locomotives stop at the two intermediate stops for the set...
  • Page 42 English HELIOS Version 6: Settings Effects max. 4 locomotives 5 open with intermediate stop Starting tracks: inserted 1, 2, 3 and 4 Operation: Locomotive 1 and 3 start at the two terminus stations at the same time. The locomotives stop at the two intermediate stops for the set...

  • Page 43: Setting The Locomotives´ Driving Characteristics

    HELIOS English 6.2. Setting the locomotives´ driving characteristics You set singularly for each locomotive, one after the other  the maximum velocity  the duration for accelerating and braking  the halt time. You adjust the length of the phases separately for both terminus stations and in common for intermediate stops.

  • Page 44: Setting The Maximum Speed

    English HELIOS 4. Turning the trimpots to left limit stop. Before any programming step, turn both trimpots to left limit stop. Otherwise, the locomotives possibly run too fast after changing into the programming mode, or the the phases for accelerating, braking and halting are too long.
  • Page 45 For that reason you have to keep the button pressed until the LEDs 2 to 4 start to flash quickly. HELIOS shows taking over the settings by the LEDs 2 to 4 flashing slowly.

  • Page 46: Setting The Duration Of Accelarating And Braking

    English HELIOS 6.4. Setting the duration of accelarating and braking Choosing a locomotive for programming Locomotive 1 Starting positiong: track 1 5 inserted Locomotive 2 Starting positiong: track 2 1 and 5 inserted Locomotive 3 Starting positiong: track 3 2 and 5 inserted...
  • Page 47 HELIOS English Choosing a station for programming Terminus station 1 5 inserted Intermediate stop 1 3 and 5 inserted Terminus station 2 4 and 5 inserted Intermediate stop 2 4 and 5 inserted Choosing the locomotive→ Tablet on the previous page...
  • Page 48 For that reason you have to keep the button pressed until the LEDs 2 to 4 start to flash quickly. HELIOS shows taking over the settings by the LEDs 2 to 4 flashing slowly. Changing to making Change the jumpers´position and press the...

  • Page 49: Setting The Halt Time

    HELIOS English 6.5. Setting the halt time Choosing a locomotive for programming Locomotive 1 Starting positiong: track 1 6 inserted Locomotive 2 Starting positiong: track 2 1 and 6 inserted Locomotive 3 Starting positiong: track 3 2 and 6 inserted...
  • Page 50 English HELIOS Choosing a station for programming Terminus station 1 6 inserted Intermediate stop 1 3 and 6 inserted Terminus station 2 4 and 6 inserted Intermediate stop 2 4 and 6 inserted Choosing the locomotive→ Tablet on the previous page...
  • Page 51 For that reason you have to keep the button pressed until the LEDs 2 to 4 start to flash quickly. HELIOS shows taking over the settings by the LEDs 2 to 4 flashing slowly. Changing to making Change the jumpers´position and press the...

  • Page 52: Reset

    In order to restore the factory (default) settings, insert jumpers into fields 5 and 6. Then, switch on the voltage supply while holding the push-button pressed cor approx. 1 second. HELIOS shows taking over the reset by the LEDs 2 to 4 flashing slowly.

  • Page 53: Operation

    HELIOS English 7. Operation Overload protection Caution: The maximum current of all trains running at the same time on the shuttle line (including all accessories, e.g. carriage lightings) should not exceed 2,000 mA. If the maximum current is exceeded, the integrated overload protection switches off the module.
  • Page 54 English HELIOS LED displays when starting operation: Light sequence on HELIOS waits for you pressing the button to start all 4 LEDs the shuttle operation. LED1 flashing Track 1 HELIOS does not detect a locomotive on the track assigned to...

  • Page 55: Check List For Troubleshooting

    HELIOS English 8. Check list for troubleshooting  Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke. Disconnect the system from the mains immediately! Possible cause: One or several connections are faulty. à Check the connections.  The locomotives stop and the LEDs flash quickly.
  • Page 56 English HELIOS Possible cause: Bad contact of the locomtove(s) on the starting tracks assigned to the LEDs. à Check the current collectors of the locomotive(s). Possible cause: Faulty assignment of the starting tracks. à Check the jumper settings used to define the starting tracks.

  • Page 57: Guarantee Bond

    HELIOS English 9. Guarantee bond For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first...

  • Page 58: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    English HELIOS 10. EU declaration of conformity This product conforms with the EC-directives mentioned below and is therefore CE certified. 2004/108/EG on electromagnetic. Underlying standards: EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3. To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must take the following precautions: ...
  • Page 59 HELIOS English Page 59...
  • Page 60 Information and tips: http://www.tams-online.de Warranty and service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Fuhrberger Straße 4 DE-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...

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