Faller 2 traffic lights with switch Manual page 4

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Instructions 162055
Traffic lights with switch contol
GB
FALLER car system- bringing movement onto all model streets.
With the car system articles
- Stop section 161675
- Traffic light with switch 162055
- Traffic light without switch 162056
- Branch-off points 161676, 161677
it is now possible to let the car system vehicles stop, turn off right or left of to go
straight ahead, just as you like everywhere in the layout, just as is required by the traffic
situation.
Before beginning the construction work, please read through these instructions
carefully and thouroughly. Take the work slowly, step by step, making sure that
everything is to your satisfaction before proceeding.
Should any part of the car system give cause for complaint, please do not hesitate to
contact the FALLER service department. We will do our best to make everything run
smoothly.
Installation of traffic light and fitting in the layout
Please assemble the individual parts of the traffic light post according to the assembly
sketch (A-D). Fitting the traffic light into the layout is done in accordance with sketch (F).
Stripping the insulation !
Sketch (E)
Attachment of the traffic lights switching device
Since the traffic light switch control should not be installed too far away from the stop
places it is best to screw the case under the display.
Connecting the traffic lights to the switch control
Connect both the traffic lights included onto the switch control unit, as shown in
sketch (H), in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Fitting of the stop-sections
It is best to fix the stop sections using two screws under the layout as shown in
sketch (I). To make it easier for the stop section to be mounted centrally, drill al small
locating hole 1,2 mm diameter, from above in the roadway. Make sure to keep exactly
to the measurements shown.
Connecting up the stop-sections
Connect up the stop sections as shown in the assembly sketch (H).
Connection of the traffic light switch control, testing the operation, adjustments.
After all the various elements have been connected to the traffic light switch control,
and the subsequent connection of the switchgear to a suitable transformer (with a 12-16
V A.C. or D.C. supply), then test everything to make sure, it is working properly.
When correctly connected, the individual lights should change according to the traffic
light phase. If this is not the case, then check to make sure that the individual wires are
correctly connected as described in the section "Connection of the traffic lights and
stop-sections".
Please also take note of the individual points in the following "trouble-shooting" or fault
finding list. The traffic lights will only work when using vehicles from the car system
which have been fitted with a magnetic reed contact switch (SRK). It is this contact
switch interrupts the power to the motor from the batteries in the vehicle.
You can readjust the switching sequence of all traffic lights. To do this you have to use
the enclosed screwdriver to turn the control wheel of the trim potentiometer.
Turning it to the left results in a slower sequence, turning it to the right makes the
sequence faster.
Fault Finding
The whole apparatures does not work:
- check the transformator
- check the transformator connection.
The traffic lights do not light up:
- check the individual wiring connections.
- LED defect; exchange. Spares are available from our service-department.
Stop-sections does not work:
- check the connections of the individual wires.
- check the connections of the reed switch (SRK) in the vehicle by testing it over a
second coil. If necessary change the reed contact.
- Is everything correctly mounted? Ensure that the correct measurements have been
observed, and adjust them if necessary.
Traffic light switch control does not work, i.e.
The traffic light sequence is incorrect:
- Remove the switch control mechanism and send it to the service department for
checking.
If after checking the connections of the transformer, the assembly and the reed contact
switches in the vehicle, the stop-section does not work properly, then exchange the wire
connections on the traffic light switch control so that the polarity of the magnetic field is
reversed (North- and South pole) and the North pole that is required for the switching
operation to function correctly comes to the surface.
Options
With the acquistion of 2 further traffic lights (art. no. 162056) you can realize a full
functioning crossing.
Connect the traffic lights to the free connecting places "Traffic Light 2" and
"Traffic light 4".
Connect the stopping-devices to the connecting places "Stop 1+2" or "Stop 3+4".
If you only wish to use 2 traffic lights you can connect 2 additional stopping-devices to
the places "Stop 1+2" respectively "Stop 3+4".
This option allows you to control 2 stop functions at any place of your display.