Lenz Digital plus POWER-1 Quick Start Manual

Power-1 Module
POWER-1 usp Module
Art. No. 10490
August 2005
POWER-1 is an energy storage module for use with GOLD
Series decoders. This storage unit supplies the decoder and
the locomotive with power when there is an interruption of
electrical connection to the track (e.g. dirty tracks).
The USP circuit of the GOLD decoders allows the decoder
to receive the DCC signal without a direct electrical
connection to the track. During the period where track
electrical power is not present the USP circuit switches to
the backup power provided from the POWER-1 storage
module to ensure continued control of the motor. If digital
information is no longer transmitted, the motor will be
deactivated. This prevents the locomotive wheels from
continuing to turn, for example: in the case of a derailment.
POWER-1 is like an "electronic flywheel", but thanks to the
USP technology the stored energy is used only when
necessary.
usp - "uninterruptable
signal processing
Ensures continuous data transfer
to the decoder even if electrical
contact to the track is interrupted.
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