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Function inverter for vehicle decoders

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Anleitung | Manual | Mode d´emploi | Handleiding
FI-1
Art. 70-020000
Funktionsinverter
für Fahrzeugdecoder
Function inverter
for vehicle decoders
Inverseur de fonction
pour décodeurs de véhicules
Functie-inverter
voor voertuigdecoders
tams elektronik
n n n

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  • Page 1 Anleitung | Manual | Mode d´emploi | Handleiding FI-1 Art. 70-020000 Funktionsinverter für Fahrzeugdecoder Function inverter for vehicle decoders Inverseur de fonction pour décodeurs de véhicules Functie-inverter voor voertuigdecoders tams elektronik n n n...
  • Page 2 © 12/2013 Tams Elektronik GmbH Alle Rechte, insbesondere das Recht der Vervielfältigung und Verbreitung sowie der Übersetzung vorbehalten. Verviel- fältigungen Reproduktionen jeglicher Form bedürfen der schriftlichen Genehmigung durch die Tams Elektronik GmbH. Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. All rights reserved. No part of this...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting started .................15 2. Safety instructions..............16 3. Safe and correct soldering............19 4. Operation overview..............20 5. Technical specifications..............20 6. Connecting the FI-1..............21 7. Check list for troubleshooting.............23 8. Guarantee bond................24 9. EU declaration of conformity............25 10. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive......25 1.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    English FI-1 Intended use The function inverter FI-1 is 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. The function inverter FI-1 should not be mounted by children under the age of 14.
  • Page 5 FI-1 English Electrical hazards  Touching powered, live components,  touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction,  short circuits and connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified,  impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: ...
  • Page 6 English FI-1 Thermal danger A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can cause skin burns. As a precaution:  use a heat-resistant mat during soldering,  always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand, ...
  • Page 7: Safe And Correct Soldering

    FI-1 English 3. 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.  Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point effectively.
  • Page 8: Operation Overview

    English FI-1 4. Operation overview The function inverter has to be connected between the LED and the function output of the locomotive or function decoder and inverts the polarity of the decoder connections. Examples of use: Red-yellow or red-white dual-LEDs are suitable as the front or back lighting of model railway locomotives or carriages.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Fi-1

    FI-1 English 6. Connecting the FI-1 Connecting the LEDs LEDs should always be connected to the function outputs of the vehicle decoder via a series resistor. If not operated via a series resistor they will be destroyed when put into operation. The value of the series resistor depends on the supply voltage.
  • Page 10 FI-1 Example: Connecting dual-LEDs The LEDs are connected that way the yellow parts light at forward motion. Connecting point FI-1 Connection to X1 (colour: yellow) Function outputs of the vehicle decoder X2 (colour: red) Return conductor for all outputs of the decoder...
  • Page 11: Check List For Troubleshooting

    FI-1 English 7. Check list for troubleshooting  Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke. Disconnect the system from the mains immediately! Possible cause: The supply voltage is too high. à Reduce the supply voltage according to the specifications in the chapter "Technical specifications".
  • Page 12: Guarantee Bond

    English FI-1 8. 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 13: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    This product conforms with the EC-directive 2012/19/EG on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Tams Elektronik GmbH is registered with the WEEE-no. DE 37847206, according to. § 6 sect. 2 of the German electro regulations from the responsible authority for the disposal of used electro equipment.
  • Page 14 Actuele informatie en tips: http://www.tams-online.de Garantie und Service: Warranty and service: Garantie et service: Garantie en 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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